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Prior to 1998, there were few standards dedicated to functional safety management as applied to programmable instrumentation systems, and initially there was a reluctance to use 'software' in safety applications due to issues with reliability and systematic 'bugs'.
The typical electromechanical trip relay system standard design - although reliable with well defined failure modes - suffered from many drawbacks such as system modification and lack of intelligent communications.
This article shows that correctly implemented and structured functional logic, and operator interface displays, can improve overall functional safety management and reduce systematic failures leading to fewer process plant accidents.


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I booked Chateau de Lauquerie for a surprise birthday holiday for my wife's 40th. 36 adults and kids all pitching up together! We secretly arranged everything with the lovely owners, Mireille and Marc, who live on site. They took a great deal of trouble to help me plan the week, arranging a hog roast, wine tasting, and cooking an excellent birthday dinner.
The Chateau itself is a very old Templar castle, set in beautiful countryside. The building was recently renovated into a big rambling house loved by grown-ups and kids alike. The house and grounds are beautifully cared for, and child safe. A few things to watch out for (like any old house) but Mireille took the kids round on the first day, and told them what they could do, and where. The rooms are lovely and there is plenty of excellent living space, with quiet corners as well. A nice outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court etc so lots to do. We have some wonderful memories, and would love to return some day.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Fireworks, By Calais
Calais has written a story about Guy Fawkes night at his house. He practice reading with fluency and expression before he recorded himself. Take a look at the result, his practice has paid off.
Calais Fireworks from Kirsty Macfarlane on Vimeo.
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- Savelina Lepou said...
HI Calais, that practise really did pay off because you read your story so fluently. It sounds like you had a great Guy Fawkes. Ours was a bit scary because I gave my daughter a sparkler and she burnt her fingers!!
- November 27, 2013 at 12:42 PM
- Rhonda said...
Great reading Calais - you have really worked hard with your expressive reading and it shows. I can't wait to see what you do next year! Enjoy your trip to Invercargill.
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- December 3, 2013 at 5:16 PM
I like the way you used a clever vocie.
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you are the man
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Of Otters and AvalanchesPosted by Toby at 1:14 PM
Crazy, crazy conditions up here just now. Avalanche warnings are widespread across the Highlands and the risk of triggering a slide is considerable on even easier angled ground. Just this afternoon two skiers were caught in a huge avalanche at the Glen Coe ski area. If you are planning on heading out to the hills then take a look at the SAIS forecasts for the latest updates on conditions. Personally I'll be heading North West for a wander round Stac Pollaidh and hopefully conditions will be clear enough for some great photos. I'm toying with a wee winter traverse of the ridge but we'll see how it goes. My winter climbing techniques are rusty to say the least!
So... Otters.
Quiet, solitary, shy animals. Difficult to spot and still a reasonably rare sight on our rivers......?
Our most recent resident of Inverness would appear to think otherwise. I got an excited phone call at 4pm this afternoon from my friend Calum saying that he was a watching a wild otter hunt for fish all of a few meters away from where he was standing. Calum is a wildlife guide based on the Black Isle so I presumed he was out in the wilds somewhere up to his waist in snow, freezing his bollocks off. But no, he was in Inverness town centre, looking out over the River Ness just across the road from Johnny Foxes!
The Ness flows through the town centre and is flanked on both sides by roads, shops, hotels and pubs. There is a constant buzz of traffic and the roads beside the river are busy with traffic and pedestrians. It's not exactly my idea of a typical Otter habitat! However when we got down to the River... there it was. I think we stood there for about an hour watching it catch fish and frolic in the water. Incredibly it seemed utterly oblivious to the fact that it was in the middle of a bustling city centre. It would occasionally roll on to its back and idly float along while gazing up at the locals who were gawping at it, but other than it didn't seem unduly bothered by the noise.
We watched it long enough to discover that it seems to have a holt along the riverbank so I wander whether it's here to stay for a while? According to wikipedia their range can be around 11 miles so this would easily include the entire River Ness and into Loch Dochfour and Loch Ness. I've no idea how often they change holt or whether they'll have more than one in their territory. So who knows whether he/she will be a regular site in town, but I hope so!
It was incredible to watch and a real privilege to watch one of our iconic British mammals hunt and play so freely in front of us. The pictures aren't great because my camera is really struggling to take close ups. New camera please! I suppose the one thing we can take from this is that it proves the River is clean and has enough food to support a predator like an Otter. I've also noticed an increased amount of seals heading up the river in the last few months. Before you'd see one every month or so but I've seen at least one in the river almost every week since before Christmas.
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- HighlandNick said...March 18, 2010 at 2:18 PMI spotted an otter (the same one?) today too. It was up by the Infirmary footbridge. It doesn't seem to mind folk at all - I was really quite close - probably within 3 metres or so. It came in and out of the water there for about 5 minutes before disappearing.
Avalanches? Since I stopped working for the Scottish Avalanche Information Service, I don't see too many on the Black Isle!


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It took about two seconds for Geno Ford to realize what he had imagined was true. As Bradley University's new basketball coach stepped onto the court a few minutes past noon at Renaissance Coliseum on Monday, 300 fans stood up and cheered.
It took about two seconds for Geno Ford to realize what he had imagined was true.
As Bradley University's new basketball coach stepped onto the court a few minutes past noon at Renaissance Coliseum on Monday, 300 fans stood up and cheered.
"I was stunned," Ford said later. "I'm not a super-emotional person, but I did choke up that people would take time out at midday on a Monday to see a guy they probably know very little about. It was touching. I was taken aback. I knew Bradley had great support, but . . ."
The fact is, not many places in college basketball are like this. Certainly, there are better teams, and there are big public schools with statewide, even national, fan support. But few programs enjoy the kind of ongoing love affair Peoria has had with Bradley Braves basketball for the past 75 years - even if the romance has flickered in recent years.
It is Ford's job to rekindle the passion.
During the public news conference to introduce him as the replacement for Jim Les, Ford pushed all the right buttons. He promised fast, blue-collar basketball we can be proud of. He talked of putting the players in touch with the general student population on campus, giving the everyday student something more than just a team to watch play on Saturday night.
"One vision, one heartbeat," Ford said.
Don't be surprised if you see that show up on a billboard soon.
Ford's wife, Traci, smiled. His sons, 15-year-old Darin and 7-year-old David, wore Bradley caps, and Ford joked that David had even worn his to bed Sunday night.
Afterward, Ford was asked why he had taken the Bradley job when his success at Kent State - where he's the reigning two-time Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year - appeared to have put him on track to land a head-coaching position at a marquee school that plays Bowl Championship Series football.
"To me, this is a BCS job," Ford said. "I wasn't in a hurry to leave Kent. But Bradley is a special place on the college basketball landscape. This is a unique community in terms of size and support. The facilities make me believe . . . I would argue this is better than several BCS jobs."
This is what we like to believe. History and tradition do not win games or championships, but they've taught us what is possible. Peorians have seen Bradley play in two NCAA championship games, reside for years on end among the nation's top 20 teams, win four NIT titles, turn out all-Americans, a No. 1 NBA pick and a college Player of the Year.
We can do this.
Again this week, the possibilities stare us in the face. Ten years ago, Bradley and Butler were on the same level. Today, Butler is headed for its second consecutive Final Four, and we're asking, "Why not Bradley?"
It doesn't mean failure if Bradley doesn't get there. Most schools don't; not even most big-name ones. But Bradley should not be a program unable to escape the Missouri Valley middle over an entire decade. Ever.
So there's pressure here.
That's fine with Ford. "If the pressure wasn't here to do well," he said, "this wouldn't be a great job. What makes this a great job is the fan base wants to win, and the administration wants to win."
That administration staked its reputation on Ford as the right man for the job.
His track record is good, with a 68-37 record and two MAC titles in three years as head coach of Kent's Golden Flashes. His recruiting reach stretches from Chicago to New York. One of his top scorers this season is from Richton Park Rich South, his point guard from Ohio, his best player from Brooklyn.
"That kid couldn't walk as a freshman," veteran Miami of Ohio coach Charlie Coles said of Kent State's 6-8, 230-pound junior post Justin Greene, who led the team in scoring (15.3) and rebounding (8.4). "Now he's Player of the Year in our league. That was all Geno. He can develop players."
Coles described Ford as "a player's coach."
The Bradley players picked up on that vibe when they met Ford on Sunday night, shortly after his arrival in Peoria. That's important, because there was considerable angst after Les was fired three weeks ago. Senior point guard Sam Maniscalco, one of the team captains, decided not to use his final year of eligibility at BU and announced he will transfer to Illinois. Others, notably emerging star Dyricus Simms-Edwards, have been considering other options as well.
Ford told them he understands. Ten years ago, Ford left an assistant coaching job at his alma mater, Ohio University, when head coach Larry Hunter was fired.
"That told me a lot about him, right there," Coles said.
"They should be loyal," Ford said of the Bradley players. "There's nothing wrong with having good memories. But they're obviously loyal to the university and the basketball program also. It's time to look forward, keep focused on what's in front of us on the highway and not what just passed."
What's in front of this program is opportunity. What surrounds it is a community yearning for a reason to embrace it again.
"One vision, one heartbeat."
That'll play.
KIRK WESSLER is Journal Star executive sports editor/columnist. He can be reached at email@example.com, or 686-3216. Read his Captain's Blog at blogs.pjstar.com/wessler.


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Metro bus met an accident after few hours of its inauguration
Lahore: Just after the inauguration of the Pakistan's biggest transport service, a metro bus met a minor accident on Sunday. Luckily no passenger was hurt by the accident. According to the news 13 No. metro bus hit a pillar on its way and the left side of the bus got […]Read more ›


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The Nutcracker (2002)from Palekh by A. Chigareva
8.50" x 5.50" x 1.50"(21.70 x 14.00 x 3.50 cm)
Inspired by the fairytales:
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E. T. A. Hoffman's tale of the nutcracker, which was the basis for Tchaikovsky's ballet, unfolds on this large box from Palekh. The boughs of the enormous Christmas tree wind over the lid, separating each scene. The story begins with Clara throwing her shoe at the mouse king. Her godfather Drosselmeier then tells her why the mouse king and nutcracker are enemies. It seems a king and queen were having a party, and the queen decided to cook the food herself. The mouse queen, mother to the mouse king who was the victim of Clara's slipper, asked nicely for a scrap of meat, but her relatives swarmed the queen in search of food. When the royal couple set out mouse traps, the mouse queen cursed their daughter. Luckily, the court astronomer read the omens and found that his nephew could break the curse. The mouse queen was so enraged when the spell was broken that she ran beneath the young man's foot and was trampled. She cursed the young man to become a nutcracker with her last breath, and her son swore revenge. Luckily, Clara's love has broken the spell. The scene is beautifully painted in vivid colors, with sparkling golden accents. Tiny details draw the eye, while using the original tale as inspiration adds a fresh feeling to a favorite theme. The story continues on the sides of the box, with scenes of the mice and nutcracker. This box is made of high quality papier mache and is signed on its base with the title, artist's name (A. Chigareva), village, and date of completion. There is no hinge, and the interior is red lacquer. It rests on four round legs.--BOX1027
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Nokia E1 Price, Features And Specifications Full Review
Nokia E1 Price, features and specifications are based on some leaked information. But officially no information is announced yet. So all the information from this article may not be accurate.
From this article, you can know about Nokia E1 Price, features, specifications and lots of important information about the device. So let's know more about this Nokia upcoming mobile.
Following the last report, we got that a real life image of Nokia E1 was leaked from China. After that, the scratches of Nokia E1 device is also revealed. Till now the specifications are unknown but by some research, we expertly suggest the specifications of the device.
Before Nokia E1 Price Know About Nokia
HMD global is the company that is holding the rights to developing mobile devices under the brand name Nokia. The surprising news that suddenly the company released a new first android device named Nokia 6 to their lovers of China.
At least, the company is also marked as a Nokia's return to the smartphone market in 2017, hardly everyone expected the comeback to be so soon into the year.
The Nokia 6 smartphone earlier launched this year was highly configured and already got lots of responses and people loved the device but the device is not available for worldwide use. It's only for China.
However, Nokia is still working on some amazing smartphone devices and Nokia E1 is one of them.
Nokia E1 Price and Release Date
It is now officially trending news that Nokia returned to smartphone industry in 2017. It is also seemingly that Nokia releasing lots of devices in this year. Nokia has confirmed working with HMD Global as the sole partner.
Although, Nokia is working on a lot of devices and still not provided any information about Nokia E1 Price. The release date of the device also not published yet. But hopefully, very soon all the information will be out and we will update all of them here.
After reviewing a lot, we can provide this information that Nokia E1 Price will not be so high because it is will be one of the best budget Smartphone. So please stay tuned with us.
Nokia E1 Specifications and Features
Let's go for knowing about the Nokia E1 leaked specs and features to found more information.
Powerful Processor
Nokia E1 has 1.4 GHZ quad-core Snapdragon 425 processors. It is very powerful for processing lots of data super-fast. I think now we have no need to tell more about the processor capacity anymore.
High Graphics Processor Unit
Nokia E1 has Adreno 308 GPU and it will help you a lot to process high graphics images, videos, games and many more things.
Average RAM
The device has 2 GB RAM which is an average is the year of 2017. But, you will not face any lagging or problem for it because a lot of rams actually is not required.
Medium Size Display
You will get 5.2 / 5.3 inches 720p display and it will help to view high-resolution videos and games. The display type will be IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors. The display supported multitouch.
16 GB Internal Storage
You will get 16 GB internal storage and will get an additional card slot to add SD card up to 64 GB.
Rear Camera
On camera section, you will get 13 MP primary camera and 5 MP FFC secondary camera. So the camera is also good for participating in photography division. It can record 1080p@30fps videos. On camera features, you will get geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama and much more.
Latest Operating System
For a great come back Nokia has already done a superb decision on OS. They are going to provide all of their upcoming Smartphone to the latest version. Yes, On Nokia E1 they are using Android Nougat 7.0 operating system.
Read also: Nokia D1C Mobile Review
The battery information of the Nokia E1 is still unknown. After knowing the info, we will update it here.
Commons Specifications
Here on WLAN section, you will get Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot. In Bluetooth, you will get A2DP and the version is v4.0. The device has GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS. It also has radio and micro USB 2.0. In the sensors section, the device has accelerometer and proximity sensors.
You can do messaging throw SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail and IM. The browser supports HTML 5 and No java supported. You can use the dual sim and both can keep standby.
By default, you will get MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player, Photo/video editor, and Document viewer.
What Will Be Expected Nokia E1 Price?
By discussing above, we can tell that Nokia E1 price may be in the budget. So, After reviewing the specifications and features of the smartphone we are expecting the Nokia E1 Price will be around 200-300$.
So, if you are interested in buying the smartphone, you may keep the expected price in your budget.
Hopefully, you got lots of important information about Nokia E1 price, specifications, feature and much more. Thanks for reading and staying with us. For more update, please stay tuned.


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|Angled view - note the terrain.
|Start-finish straight. It's a short run out of the final turn - on a flying lap in qualifying you stick right on the exit of the turn to shorten the track. Cross the start-finish line about half way across otherwise.
|The first turns. Extremely tight but you can carry a bit of speed through the first part. Second turn is slow though, as you focus on your exit for the straight coming up.
|Well, it's not so much a straight - but in an older (2013) spec car, is flat out. We saw numerous drivers get this bit wrong in 2014 as the lessened downforce meant the car wasn't glued to the track anymore.
|Tight braking zone following this. Right hander that launches you down toward the pit buildings again.
|Following two long sweeping corners, you find yourself at a double-apex right hander. Don't be greedy though - those kerbs are deceptively rough to drive over.
|Throw the car right on the exit and look for your braking spot into this left hander. The track tends uphill from here, but it is still easy to lock a tyre on entry. Use the track incline and camber to your advantage on the exit though.
|The incline becomes apparent soon enough - as you face an almost-blind right hander. Hit your braking spot perfectly here or you will run on.
|A open right entry to this tight right hander makes braking difficult and can easily see you get on the throttle too early. Coming up is a long DRS straight, so don't be greedy.
|Following that long straight, you've got a tight left hander to navigate. Focus on exit speed again here - the start finish straight awaits you!
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Axelent 25 years, Axelent Engineering 10 years
That has to be celebrated! On Saturday the 29th of August 2015 the company invited employees and their families to an anniversary celebration.
Venue: Axelent
Master of Ceremonies: local TV celebrity Patrik Budda Andersson.
Entertainment: popular comedian Thomas Petersson.
It was a very pleasant and jolly family celebration, where even the kids got their very own party area with lots of activities, babysitting included.
Bild 1: Comedian Thomas Petersson Bild 2: Patrik Budda Andersson, Master of Ceremonies, interviews Emma Johnsson from Customer Support
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Giving Maya free reign over this first free day of our long weekend was an excellent idea. She has lead us all in games of monster tag, a backyard percussion concert featuring sticks and every surface imaginable, a creative Halloween craft… and now, an afternoon slumber party.
First up, a bath. Next it's robes, curlers, and a movie. Soon we'll do our nails and then…
Conduct internet research to learn more about the nocturnal habits of bats and find a way to help Elle in her ongoing effort to make wings that really fly (yesterday's building materials proved ineffective – two plastic serving trays, tissue paper feathers, and some tape).
So it isn't a completely typical slumber party, but we're having a great time.
|Reunion. Two sisters. No schedule. Limitless.
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WWE News: Alexa Bliss on being 'Alexa Bliss', no stipulation at TLC and more
What's the story?
In a recent interview with NBC Sports, Alexa Bliss opened up about a myriad of topics including how she found herself in NXT.
Additionally, Bliss revealed that she has no qualms with not having a special stipulation to her match at TLC. Besides, the Goddess of WWE also revealed the adjustments she made to her personality while filming for Total Divas.
In case you didn't know…
Alexa Bliss has been widely appreciated for the considerable amount of evolution she's undergone, particularly with regards to her promo skills.
Speaking of which, the RAW Women's Champion was recently added to the cast of the WWE-based E! reality show Total Divas.
The heart of the matter
Little Miss Bliss recalled her days as a valet and elucidated that she noticed herself simply hanging around like a silent spectator, following which she decided to make a few changes to her on-screen character in NXT and draw inspiration from young girls she knew, and the stereotype of the high school 'mean girl'— a character that the reigning champion now claims to portray to a T as 'Alexa Bliss'.
Furthermore, Bliss pointed out that she followed NXT General Manager William Regal's advice of 'people-watching' — noting down people's nuances and subtle acts at the airport and other places in order to mimic the same while in character on WWE TV.
Speaking of which, Bliss revealed that she made slight adjustments to her on-screen persona on Total Divas, and instead of acting as 'Alexa Bliss'—the WWE Superstar—on the reality show, she's just herself. Furthermore, Five Feet of Fury addressed the lack of stipulation to her TLC match, stating:
"I'm OK with it being a normal one-on-one (match). Of course, stipulations are always cooler and more fun, but I feel like if we were to do a stipulation match it would have to be something that was driven towards the storyline that we're doing right now. I'm talking about her being old, so it should be like a walker match."
What's next?
Alexa Bliss defends her RAW Women's Championship against Mickie James at WWE's TLC (Tables, Ladders & Chairs) PPV on October 22, 2017. She is likely to retain against the veteran
Author's take
Bliss is a bona fide star and extraordinary talent—the kind whom you come across once in a generation.
Given the fact that Asuka is set to debut on RAW, Alexa is on a collision path with one of the best wrestlers on the planet. We could very likely be in for several showdowns like this!
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Villa Romano is a Luxurious, 3 storey new build, situated within a Quiet Residential area and Centrally located 2km above the fabulous Del Duque Coastline. Quality Furnishings and Furniture throughout. Even the Lounge has a Bose Sound System, 42' flat screen TV and an iphone Docking Station for your own personal music. Gadgets for the men!!
This Villa has everything you would need in a Luxurious Setting. The 2 Super-King Master bedrooms are spacious with there own private balconies and have views of the mountains, pool and surrounding areas. A Sunbathers paradise!
Sympathetic to Family needs, there is specially designated 'Family Area' with Pool Table, Darts Area and Seating for 8.
The Heated Swimming Pool is a generous size, 8 mtrs x 5 mtrs with ample sunbeds and seating for Al Fresco dining.
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I think anyone who has got their hands more than slightly wet with functional testing knows the pain of testing code that relies on API calls. The usual suspects can bring your tests to a screeching halt: your network is down, the API is down, the API changed. While knowing about any of the above is important, you likely don't want a flood of emails every time the API you use has a hiccup.
Python has a few solutions to this problem. The one I am using is also one of the simplest: VCR.py. It wraps any code you like and listens for HTTP requests. It records the responses to these requests to a file and then uses the file instead of the actual HTTP request going forward. Awesome.
Not only does this eliminate the annoying test failures, it also speeds up the test suite overall. Two wins for the price of one.
What about Behavioral Tests?
Excellent question. Turns out wrapping Selenium tests in VCR is not a good idea because it records everything that is communicated over HTTP. For Selenium that means every page request to the browser, session cookie transmission, etc.. Solution? A little get method to replace requests.get.
First a few extra settings in
VCR_PATH = join(TEST_DIR, 'fixtures', 'responses.yaml')
USE_VCR = True
And a get function in
from django.conf import settings
import requests
import vcr
def get(*args, **kwargs):
"""Wrap HTTP requests with VCR if we are testing."""
use_vcr = getattr(settings, 'USE_VCR', False)
if use_vcr:
response = requests.get(*args, **kwargs)
if use_vcr:
return response
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You can pretend you are immune. You may go around singing I Only Have Eyes for You. Even if you're on key, you're probably lying.
The Seven-Year Itch is reality, folks — for men and women.
"The cross-cultural data are pretty clear we are designed for serial monogamy," says Dean Hamer, a biochemist with the National Institutes of Health.
The urge to merge is at some point replaced by the urge to split, and studies worldwide confirm this.
Evolutionarily speaking, men seek sexual variety and ample mating opportunities to "spread the seed." Women seek to secure the best provider possible for themselves and their children.
This "pattern of decay" in sexual relationships is particularly strong for men and women in their prime reproductive years, according to researcher Helen Fisher.
But while some would say we're biologically and historically destined to experience the seven-year itch, there are enough success stories out there to convince us straying is not mapped out in our DNA.
Wake up and smell the post-paleolithic world
Most men don't want to fulfill their erstwhile biological mandate. "Social commitment is as important as any rush of testosterone," says Jim McKenna, professor of biological anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. You may find women other than your wife attractive, but that doesn't mean you'll act on it.
Hollywood and some anthropologists would have us believe that women would trade in their husbands for a wealthier model if given the chance Demi Moore's character had in the movie Indecent Proposal. But the reality is most women have more invested in their relationships with their husbands than a bank account. Not to mention the fact that many women also earn their own living.
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I write this post as we wait to be seen by the doctor. Brother! Can you please come out and play already!
Caleb wrote a letter to Xander the other day and I wanted to share his sweet heart with you.
Dear Xander,
There is nothing that I have wanted more than a little brother. Even though the doctors said you will have problems, I've prayed for you and believed you were going to be perfect. And you are! And I haven't even met you!
There has been so many questions I have like, what are you going to look like? What skin color? What eye color? What hair color?
There are just endless wonders about you! And I will make sure to protect you, after all it's my duty! We all thought you were a miracle and you are a blessing! We all love you and you are perfectly made!
This little boy just melts my heart with his sweetness! ❤ He will be such a great brother!!


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Tucker High School
Robotics Program[THS]
We are Tucker High School.
Tucker High is a public high school in DeKalb County, Georgia. The school was first established in 1918 and has since grown to 1,800 enrolled students. The student body is very diverse with a large immigrant population. We have a variety of advanced programs such as IB and STEM. Our school maintains a balance of academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. We have both Vex and TSA after school clubs. We greatly value STEM subjects and always put in maximum effort when working on our projects.
The different STEM groups in our school have formed a community of their own. Many of us have been in the same classes together for years now and we have developed long-lasting friendships. We have grown attached to the programs we participate in due to the hours we have spent working together late into the night.
Determination is the will to keep working no matter how bleak the situation may seem. Hard work and determination go hand in hand. It is a concept which is constantly pushing us closer towards the top. Determination requires a certain level of discipline in order to fully commit to the task at hand. We always try to stay focused on a clear goal and work to the best of our abilities to achieve that goal. Of course we do not simply spend our days slavishly working to meet an end. We do our best to create a healthy balance of work and play in order to prevent burnout. Vex Robotics is ultimately a social activity and a great place to meet friends and have fun.
Cooperation is the concept of working together to reach a common goal and benefiting all. It is the glue that unites teams and keeps their productivity high. Cooperation is vital to the success of any team. Without it, work grinds to a halt and meetings devolve into bickering sessions. It is important to learn each other's strengths and weaknesses to maximize results and grow as individuals. Society is built on cooperation and teamwork so building these skills while young will benefit you for the rest of your life. A lack of cooperation can utterly cripple a Vex team.
Integrity is the internal obligation to be honest to yourself and to others. We believe that cheating is totally unacceptable and damaging to your team. Vex is a learning experience and cheating simply cheats yourself out of an opportunity to grow and improve. What is the point of a competition if you choose to ignore the rules? How can one show off a trophy they acquired through deception? We have a moral imperative to stay true to the spirit of the game so that we can develop as engineers. Losing is a chance to learn from your mistakes, not an unsurmountable blow.
Our values make us strong...
But hard work carries us to victory.
Mandatory Days
As the name implies, attendance on mandatory work days is compulsory. These are the days that we hold club-wide meetings and make various announcements. After we have gathered and discussed, the day continues like any other with people breaking off into groups to work on their projects. Tuesday and Thursday are mandatory days.
Optional Days
Optional work days are less organized than mandatory days. There are no central meetings and everyone spends the time simply working. The purpose of optional work days is to provide extra opportunities to get time-consuming projects done. Typically fewer people come to optional days but some people come to all of them. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are optional days.
That means regular meetings...
And long hours.
But it's worth it in the end, because perseverance yields results.
In the last four years we have earned...
Of course, we wouldn't be here without our dedicated teachers...
The Tucker High Vex program is lead and mentored by William Hicks. Mr. Hicks is an Engineering teacher alongside Ms. Williams and Mr. High. Mr. Hicks has been involved in our Vex program for years now but he has only been in charge for two years now. He is a warm and humorous person who values work ethic. He motivates us to persevere even when unexpected situations arise.
And our diverse body of students.
Tucker High School is home to rich cultural diversity. Families from all around the globe come to our school and share their identities. Diversity opens us up to new perspectives and teaches different ways to approach problems. This sort of thinking is especially valuable in STEM fields which are often far too homogenous, unfortunately. By encouraging this diversity, we hope to raise a new generation of engineers with a unique outlook on the world.
Girls are also full of untapped potential in the STEM world. Traditionally, these fields are heavily male-dominated and can develop a toxic culture. We hope to help remedy this by encouraging girls to pursue STEM as a career path. By fostering a healthy environment at our school, we hope to see the world move in this direction. Already, we have many female members in our Vex, TSA and STEM programs.
Interested in joining?
Check out all of our STEM clubs.
Vex Robotics
Technology Student Association
Tucker STEM Program
Vex is an international robotics competition owned and hosted by Innovation First International, Inc. It is the largest robotics competition in the world with thousands of competing teams. Every year, a new game is developed by Vex and it is your job to design and build a robot to solve these unique problems in order to win. Vex is highly competitive and it is expected of you to put in a significant amount of time and effort. It is an incredible amount of fun and it is very satisfying to see all your hard work come to fruition. If you are willing to take on the heavy responsibility, Vex Robotics is a very rewarding experience.
TSA is a national organization devoted to promoting and developing STEM skills among students. TSA hosts a wide variety of competitions relating to a range of subjects. TSA aims to teach leadership to students who are growing up in an increasingly connected and technical society. In TSA, you can participate in events such as Software Development, Dragster Racing and Debate. There are several conferances held every year where these events are hosted. TSA is less specialized than Vex offering more, smaller scale competitions. By joining TSA, you will be able to take part in fun events and learn about technology along the way.
The Tucker STEM Program was established four years ago by our teacher Ms. Todd. In that time we have done impressive work in our local community and helped to better incorporate STEM subjects into our daily curriculum. We have worked extensively at our local lake, monitoring the ecosystem and trying to control volatile algal blooms. We have created a pollinator garden near the lake and we are constructing a greenhouse at our school. In the STEM program, we have a focus on hands-on and problem based learning projects to teach. We are currently in the process of trying to get our program certified which we hope to achieve soon.
We are always looking for new members and hosting fundraisers.
Running all these programs isn't cheap, and we often have to utilize fundraisers to acquire the cash necessary to buy parts and go to far away competitions. We do not have any private sponsors with deep pockets so we have to rely on the money that we can raise ourselves. In the past, we have set up a table at the local farmer's market to show off our robots and collect donations to help pay to go to Worlds. More recently, we have hosted a car wash at a nearby fast food restaurant in order to raise money. We used the money to help pay for TSA trips so as to lower the financial burden on the school and the students. We have had enough success thus far to continue what we are doing.
Equally as important as fundraising is recruitment. If you do not have money or students then you simply cannot have a Vex program. We spread awareness around our school with recruitment posters. On the posters we explain what our programs are and why people should join them. Word of mouth is also a very effective tool. Members of one STEM club will often join another due to the passive exposure from their peers. All this, along with our new website of course, provide us with an avenue to bring people into STEM and keep our programs alive.


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Edutopia – Andrea Marshbank
"There are few things my students hate more than taking notes—and I don't blame them. Hardly anyone enjoys taking notes. No matter the energy of the teacher or the diligence of the student, it's extraordinarily easy to lose focus while listening to long, uninterrupted lectures. And lectures are often as boring for teachers as they are for students. Few teachers like to hear the sound of their own voice for an entire class period."(more)


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WACO, Texas (CN) – Baylor University has settled a claim from a former student athlete who says she was sexually assaulted by former football player Sam Ukwuachu, the woman's attorney said.
Title IX attorney John Clune, with Hutchinson Black in Boulder, Colo., declined to elaborate on the settlement other than to say on Dec. 31 that it was "satisfactorily resolved."
No lawsuit was filed. Ukwuachu, a 2013 transfer from Boise State University, was convicted by a jury of sexual assault against a former Baylor women's soccer player on Aug. 21 in McLennan County Court. He was sentenced to 180 days in county jail, 10 years of probation and 400 hours of community service.
Baylor President Ken Starr announced the completion of an internal investigation in August that resulted in a recommendation for a larger investigation.
"After reviewing the results of his internal inquiry, I am recommending that our Board of Regents retain the services of outside counsel to investigate thoroughly these matters and recommend continued improvements," Starr said at the time.
Results of that investigation have yet to be made public.
Baylor has faced intense criticism over whether head football coach Art Briles and school officials were aware of accusations involving violence against women when Ukwuachu's transfer to Baylor was approved. One of Ukwuachu's former girlfriends testified under oath at his trial that he hit and choked her while at Boise State.
It was revealed during the trial that the sexual assault victim's scholarship was reduced after the attack, while Ukwuachu remained on full scholarship, according to The Dallas Morning News reported.
Ukwuachu's motion for retrial was denied in October and is pending appeal.


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HelpAge Bangladesh Country Office
HelpAge has been working with affiliates and partners in Bangladesh since 1991. We set up our Bangladesh country office in 2009 to support older people and their families.
We work in several different areas including emergency responses, disaster risk reduction, older citizen's monitoring, improving older people's access to their rights and entitlements, empowering older people's associations to campaign and influencing social pensions policy.
Partners in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Women's Health Coalition (BWHC)
- Resource Integration Centre (RIC)
- Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM)
- Bangladesh Association of Aged and Institute of Geriatric Medicine (BAAIGM), Bangladesh
Contact information
HelpAge International Bangladesh
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Oakwood Academy
Sasha Moreno
Spooky: Hunter
Faction: The Cheiron Group
Age: 30s
Height: 5'7"
Build: Slender. Toned enough to suggest she works out, but doesn't look like a heavy hitter.
Hair: Sandy blonde, long layered cut. Either down or up in a bun.
Clothing: Business attire. Seems to prefer skirts. Usually wearing heels.
Notable Features: Her eyes are known to sometimes become solid yellow glowing orbs.
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Most participants noted the good organization exhibitions, successfully chosen the location, as well as the almost complete absence of random people visitors. – It is very glad, – has told us the representative of one of the schools. – Here come those interested, from which there is return. And the fact is, half an hour talking with a man, and he, in fact, this information is not needed and just wasting time and energy. We have also decided to talk to people who came to the exhibition for which it is, in principle, and was started. How much they liked it here, with what issues they have come here to determine whether to solve the problem? Reviews from our guests: Helen and Michael. Our daughter this year, finishing first grade public school.
We are there do not like: the children receive little time, knowledge quality is poor, poor school canteen, there is no normal gym. The child goes there, how to hard labor. So we've decided to move next year its a private school. We believe that for every child must be an individual approach to develop in him those abilities that he has. In addition, private schools usually have different circles and sections, so do not spend time to pull a child from one end of town to another. At the exhibition we came from, so to speak, to scout the situation: to know how and what to talk personally with representatives.
There are schools that interest us, so it is Conveniently, they all gathered in one place, no need to spend time traveling. Give up her daughter in private school, let's see if all goes well, there is then send his son, he is now just four years. Irina and Anatoly. We are interested in mostly foreign private schools that want to send there young child, he is now thirteen years old.


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London is changing. London is always changing. If it isn't buyer's remorse about the Brexit process, hard or soft, it is the indulgence in new restaurants, the Arts, Antique Shows etc.
Frieze is coming. PAD is opening. Olympia is pending. There is always something to do in the Global City (but just you wait as Brexit bites and we slowly ebb back to the Seventies). Evidence of this gentle falling away is looming in the corners of our minds. Do we know where we are going? Do we ever know where we are going? Despite being in the middle of all this existential angst, last night we dined at one of London's little secret gems.
It is called Chucs. Chucs is the tiniest of restaurants in the heart of Mayfair on Dover Street. Chucs is the little sister of a chic restaurant in Westbourne Grove. We had heard of it from several friends who are devotees. Chucs is like Harry's Bar without the glitz and the noise and the Fortuny on the walls. Chucs has seven tables. Chucs is like no other restaurant in the area. It is private without being a club. It is intimate without feeling claustrophobic.
It has a big bar if you like a drink after work or in the middle of the day. It has a staff of one or two in cute Middle European uniforms, white military jackets with gilded braid. The photos on the wall emit the full flavours of the South of France. Their other sister restaurant is in St. Tropez. It has a limited menu which is beautifully presented. My better half had pea soup with shaved truffles. We all had the thinnest of chicken paillardes with a couture helping of rucola and the sweetest of baby tomatoes on top. The bread was just as miniature and exquisite. We all shared a dessert of bitter chocolate ice cream with shaved chocolate chunks with real creme fraiche on the side. The fresh mint tea arrived in clear glass tea pots with glass cups, stunning. We dined as if in our own little protected paradise, and then left feeling ever so much better about everything. Oh, the wine we ordered by the glass was a wonderful Brunello in a stemless glass. Simple. Elegant. Direct. Relaxed.
As if that weren't enough to linger in your mind, afterwards we noted they also have a boutique next door that sells gorgeous t-shirt like pullovers (sweaters to those of you from The New World).
I feel as if I am being indiscreet revealing this local favorite of those in the know. It compares favorably with our cherished Olivo restaurants in Belgravia.
Kaaren Hale
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Hi Kaaren, I loved your review of Chucs, as well as Dover St. Market. My wife and I are making our annual (sometimes semi annual) theater fix trip to London in late November/December. I have been making my list of restaurants and we will definitely try Chucs.
We are staying at The Stafford. What are your five favorite lunch and five favorite dinner places. We are an after theater dinner couple.
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    Let me start by saying this is one of the greatest movies ever made. When I saw the first installment of the Evil Dead trilogy, I was rather unimpressed. A bunch of nobodies get raped by tendrils and trees, and then morphed into sarcastic flesh eating zombie-ish creatures; oh yeah, good stuff. Meanwhile Ashley, who's supposed to be our hero, is all pussied out at the fact his friends and girlfriend are ugly bloody undead creatures that leak lumpy custard-like fluids. The second one I skipped, as our idiot hero and his new girlfriend go back to the house only to (surprise) have his new girlfriend morph.
    Then I watched The Army of Darkness. It would appear, that the pussy I remember from the original, is now warped back in time to the medieval ages. Armed with a shotgun, a friggin' chainsaw for a hand, his '87 Delta88 Oldsmobile, and a brand new attitude; pussy excluded.
    This movie kicks ass. That's all this guy does. He kills some zombie ass in a pit, is taken in by the locals and treats them like shit, gets booty, then kicks more ass, followed by more rude bad ass and sarcastic acts, fights some little demons, kicks his own ass, kicks some talking skeleton ass, some more witty one-liners, then kicks his own ass some more. It don't matter who's ass is getting kicked, just as long as Ash is the one doin' the kicking.
    This was so much like watching a horror version of Monty Python, I mean, it's medieval England after all, and hilarious situations ensue. I half expected to see a bunch of knights hopping around drumming on coconuts. Or a carnivorous rabbit as one of the soldiers of the Army of Darkness, ready to plunge and destroy with it's big sharp teef.
    I must say, it is damn good to see movies where our hero dawns mail and cape, especially when it doesn't involve dwarves elves or little pixie fairies... because Ash don't need no schteenkin Gandolf's, Hobbits, or wuss magic to take down an army of undead sentients.
    All Ash wants to do is get back home, but after getting the sources needed he unleashes an army of deadites and skeletons to ravish the lands. Ash must save the girl, protect the kingdom, take in a battle of epic proportions, fight an evil mirror image of himself, and save the world. I don't want to say anything else as everything in this movie is bloody hilarious, but there are so many unreal situations you'd never see in movies nowadays. Sam Raimi is a genius of the genre, and he executes this bubbly feast well. Watch this flick.


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what would make these boards easier for you to use?
apart from dis actually working at the moment, just curious if anyone has anything they'd like us to try to do. like ability to follow old threads and stuff like that. all suggestions considered, unless they're from klaire asking for pictures on profiles.
as always:
a search function that works properly
^ this
trying to search for old threads is...... horrific.
The boards work really well
I have no complaints about them whatsoever.
The search function would be better if it didn't drag up articles from 2003.
Ban the following:
everyone else.
And maybe teach some of the current
users how to do that too.
i think registration
should be closed, the new people are scum.
you always
hated the audience.
You managed to kill a couple of yours, I seem to remember.
Get rid of people like this ^
Never funny, always boring.
being able to search properly
also being able to search your old pms.
that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A search function that is more usful
maybe a chatroom?
I got nothing
Maybe a contacts/buddy list
to make it easier to PM certain people & maybe a block function too (stop certain people pm you)
an auto spell check for him ^?
i think you should delete threads over a week old.
it would keep the servers fresh and it would stop bad blood being brought up constantly.
being able to see more than your 10 previous posts would be handy - either on main profile or a different page
maybe some kind of note
when someone replies to your specific post
with a link...might be a bit bulky i dunno
Yeah, first the search function
With features like:
- Searching for posts by a given user
- Searching titles only
Also, highlighting the newest posts on a thread as you enter them would be cool.
If you click on the heading of a post it should link you back to the post it's replying to. I realise you can use a ruler or the side of the screen to try to line it up but it's already displaying as a hyperlink so why not give it some use?
Highlighting new posts is a good one.
As is linking back via titles.
Good thinking.
you like sabrepulse?! i am totally bringing loads of breakcore for us to listen to at atp...
a notification for when someone responds to a comment
would be useful
there used to be a "no of replies"
bit next to a post you made when you looked on your profile page, but that's been taken off.
I was used to it !
The joy was seeing when people actually replied !
I was about to say that
The replies should run in alternate colours (nothing too garish mind); eg. if the first post was red, every reply to that post would be green, and then any reply to the green posts would be red, and so on:
Does that make sense?
No, it doesn't
I thought that might happen.
My suggestion about the titles being links back to the post they replied to was better
and easier for those who are colourblind.
A LOL-counter
As in you can give a post you like a LOL point and then the person with the most LOL points at the end of each week gets a biscuit or something.
This would make it easier to
um, okay I didn't read the original post properly.
The following:
1) Allow comments written on paper to be added via some weird new-fangled device that I can attach to my PC.
2) If two users become a couple, thye should have only one profile.
3) All photos should be animated.
4) Restrict only two per cent of users, threads and posts to people from London.
5) Create a bore-detector that, when soemone is boring, causes their computer to melt and evaporate.
7) Allow more comedy.
8) Sausages.
you and sophia should certainkly ahve a joint profile
it would be great.
A joint profile would be good
Lots of discussion of Mars Bars, eighths, and slow TV comedies featuring modern characters
and pointless grinning
mars bars?
................... :~o
you sicken me.
i though that, then lost track of what i was thinking
i'll get us to start one
what ?
I don't want my computer to melt !
A more user friendly PMing service
where you can see the message your are replying to on the same screen, perhaps a bit like facebook's wall to wall.
Also a personal friends list making it easier to locate the people you wish to PM.
Can you not just give on of the contibutors
the information to make a profile for him?
A search function that works better.
+ more than 10 recent replies in profiles. Or something like diplaying 10, but then being able to find more...
Because I always want to find threads I posted in a couple of days after, and it's annoying to scroll back trough the boards, and the search function is useless.
Search for a band
is you spell it slightly incorrect could you please do a Did you mean? Sort of thing thankyou.
put any pictures/signatures/colours on this board.
the simplicity is the best thing about it
and let me rate muddy waters
and never let us not swear
No they can't.
This would make my entire DiS life dead.
But then I'd just make a million accounts per day and you'd be making matters worse.
(I'm so sorry)
I assume if you were raping him
you'd actually be first on the list, like in Pulp Fiction
(I'm so sorry)
Actually it would be nice to have limited HTML back
I.e. <i>, <b> and <u>
And maybe fix the URL thing.
Search function
I think is the most important thing.
Just think back over the last three months. How many 'going to paris, tips?', 'writing my cv, tips'? 'moving to london, where should i move to' threads d'ya reckon there have been?
Those who can be bothered answer every single time but it gets quite tiresome.
Due to DiS being DEAD, last night I had a quick look around Pitchfork. Their search function works quite well, in that it brings up albums, news and reviews, seemingly in the relevant order too. Or you can select to search just one of those topics.
Also: replying in the right place in a thread. I damn well know that I know how to do it properly these days, yet every now and then, it shoves my comment somewhere irrelevant (the end?) and then some clever fucker pipes up with 'reply in the right place ffs'. ARGHHHHHH!
In response to myself
Ignore point 2. Apparently I'm just rubbish.
But I had no instruction booklet! <sob>
to all three of yous.
i totally didn't
read this before posting :(
can you make it so that there's an audible sound effect
every time meths starts a thread
the limited
html the old board had would be wonderful.
if not, fix the bug that makes links break.
other good suggestions here as well..
i like that the html works on profiles though
just a line
< that goes up to the post originally replied to. Dont make it so you can search usrs posts I like how anything said more or less disappears after 10 post minimising the cringe.
A sign language lady
For those who find it hard to hear
In this social section
is there a search facility so you could key in a word to find a thread and then it would give a list of possibles? I also hate the reply alignment but that might just be me. Can we get a delete PMs button?
Please don't get a number of views on threads, it's babyish and annoying.
make the site accessible
but more seriously, actually allow people to search threads in a somewhat useful way. People have been saying this for a long time and nothing ever gets done. Maybe it is too hard to do but at least let us know.
and OMG yes, the search function! Could it be powered by Google or something?
Mart was already banned.
That made things a lot nicer around here...
Search and delete in messages please!
The ability to delete/edit your own posts.
Would help when you've made a twat our yourself. As I frequently do.
this would ruin DiS
people cannot be allowed to delete drunken posts.
There should be a function
that allows users the right to demand one night of passion with one other user of their choice
I'm willing to pilot this scheme. And I choose meths
3d replies
so if there is a line of more than one reply they go on top of each other
I think they're pretty much alright.
But I don't tend to care about much.
But please: no fucking HTML shit.
I agree with bamos...on most things
apart from his views on marmite
The mods
should be more mischievous, and be naughty. They should set people up and pretend they can read people's PMs and stuff, and then make a thread saying something like:
Yesiamaduck just sent this PM to breadfan:
"I hate DiS and everyone on it, more than you could know. I particularly hate bla bla bla bla."
It'd be really good.
Also: give me more opportunities to cause chaos. I'm looking at those of you who like to ban and unban people.
Good point on the first one.
The amount of times I think 'Yes! Someone's replied!' and then get disappointed that it's yesiamaduck or meths.
I have quite a big monitor, could Jim fix it for me for the site to be spread across the page. At the moment you waste a third of my monitor space and consequence the text all squished into one thin column. I'm no expert but I'm sure you could use clever css tricks to make it all easier to read. The cool kids call it liquid design.
DON'T do a search function, cos every time someone brings up a topic, some fucker will use the search function to find a thread from 2004, and just post that, and be a bit arsey in a 'we've done this, bozo' kinda way.
I've seen it happen on other forums. Utter bullshit, and it would make this forum EVEN MORE cliquey ;)
Making links work would be peachy
being able to search back through threads
...a search facility (not going back page by page)
searching for your own (or others posts) facility.
search for phrases or keywords through past threads
alphabetic lookup for bands....I am rubbish at spelling and I want to see how a band is meant to be spelt.....you used to have this facility......just pick a band bedinning with say 'R' and look through em all.
A better understanding
of which advertisements will annoy the fuck out of posters. The recent Reverend and the Makers fiasco made everybody hate the band and DIS.
I like how people think this thread will lead to something.
hi all
thank you for all these suggestions
1. we'll def look into improving the search functions.
2. we should probably make it so you can "view all" posts
3. I was thinking we could maybe make it so that threads could be tagged in some way to allow similar threads to be grouped but this won't come until a future version of DiS as I imagine it's quite a lot of tech work.
We've already made some amends as suggested but I just wanted to pick yer brains, so thank you.
New DiS later this month FYI
Forget no 3
it's pointless especially as people on here are fond of title aping.
allow us rate each other on a numerical scale
that should crank up the tension


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For 2007, Kia has addressed our chief complaint about the Amanti in previous years by installing a powerful V6. This, along with the car's other upgrades, makes it a strong, well-equipped dark horse candidate in the upscale family sedan segment.
vehicle overview
Like its parent company Hyundai, Kia's early years in the U.S. were nothing to write home about. But Kia has recently turned itself around, offering vehicles that present strong value thanks to much improved build quality, performance and reliability. Confidence in its product is such that Kia provides a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. And so it is with the company's flagship, the 2007 Kia Amanti. The Amanti is classified as a midsize sedan, but it's closer to a full-size car in dimensions, stretching 7 inches longer from nose to tail than a Toyota Camry. Although it has always offered an impressive list of amenities for the money, this Kia has long been overshadowed by more established competitors, largely due to its oddball styling, bland driving dynamics and lack of name recognition in the premium family sedan crowd. However, Kia has made many significant improvements this year, which should elevate the Amanti's status considerably.
Now in its fourth year, the Amanti's somewhat controversial overall styling, which has an odd mix of styling cues ranging from older Mercedes E-Class-style headlights to a Lincoln Town Car-like greenhouse, remains. Still, this year's refresh, with a shorter grille, cleaner taillights and smoother rear sheet metal, gives the Amanti a more attractive look.
The biggest change will be felt, literally, by the driver. A stout, 3.8-liter V6 (shared with Hyundai's Azera) provides 264 hp, an output that puts it among the segment leaders. Other changes include revised suspension tuning for sportier handling and a lighter curb weight that's the result of structural enhancements. There are also some new features (a tire-pressure monitor and power-adjustable pedals) along with a redesigned instrument panel and center fascia, and upgraded interior trim materials.
In years past, we found the Amanti to be decent but lacking in polish and desirability when compared to segment leaders like the Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon. But the changes on the new model are significant. When combined with the car's preexisting strengths of value and comfort, they make the 2007 Kia Amanti a solid, if still relatively unknown, choice for consumers.
2007 Kia Amanti configurations
One of the larger midsize sedans available in the under-$30K price bracket, the 2007 Kia Amanti is available in one trim level. Standard equipment is generous and includes 16-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a stereo with cassette and CD players, power front seats (eight-way driver, four-way passenger), wood-grain trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, keyless entry and a full set of one-touch up/down windows.
Notable options include the Infinity Package (including a 270-watt Infinity sound system with CD changer, a trip computer and memory settings for the mirrors and driver seat), the Leather Package (with leather seating, heated seats, the Infinity package and power-adjustable pedals) and the Premium Package that features black leather seating, aluminum accents and 17-inch chrome wheels.
2007 Highlights
Performance & mpg
The front-wheel-drive Kia Amanti is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 rated at 264 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The big V6 is matched to a five-speed automatic transmission that also allows manual-style shifting. The 3.8 boasts a broad-shouldered powerband, and the quick-acting transmission assures that the power is always on tap for speedy entry onto fast-moving freeways or quick passes on two-lane roads.
Antilock disc brakes are standard on all 2007 Kia Amantis, as are active front head restraints, a tire-pressure monitor and a full array of airbags (including front- and rear-seat side as well as side-curtain airbags). An optional package bundles stability and traction control systems with a brake assist feature for the antilock brakes. The Amanti earned the top rating of "Good" in IIHS frontal-offset crash testing.
Like most vehicles in its class, the Amanti is tuned to provide a smooth, quiet ride with maximum isolation from the road. Suspension refinements this year have sharpened the handling, making for a pleasant overall drive. With the substantial muscle afforded by the 264-hp V6, the 2007 Kia Amanti delivers surprisingly swift performance whether dicing with city traffic or cruising on the freeway.
The Amanti's roomy cabin seats five and pampers its occupants with plenty of room, as well as nice touches like tasteful faux wood and metallic accents, a leather-covered front console armrest and a power point built into the rear armrest. There's a bit less rear hip room and legroom than you'll find in slightly larger sedans like the Avalon, but two adults will be quite comfortable riding in back on trips. The trunk's capacity is 15.5 cubic feet. The rear seat doesn't fold down, but there is a ski pass-through for long, skinny items.
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The arrival of the redesigned 2007 Kia Amanti only three years after the original sure makes Kia look like an automaker on the move, ready to advance past those other guys. After all, Kia's full-size flagship sedan is riding on an all-new, lighter-weight platform, and it has a new, more powerful V6 engine under its hood. These are good things on a large car that's had a reputation for being an overweight, underpowered, serious gasoline drinker.
But we're not sure many shoppers will know just how new and improved the 2007 Kia Amanti really is. Aside from its wider grille and new taillamps, this Amanti has the same basic sheet metal as the '06 model — and last year's body already looked about a decade old. It's an odd move on Kia's part, and alongside the more modern-looking competition, the Amanti is at an immediate disadvantage.
See, I've Changed.... Really
Although the new 2007 Kia Amanti is roughly the same size as before, it now shares all major underpinnings with Hyundai's well-regarded Azera, and as a result, the full-size Kia sedan weighs about 200 pounds less than before.
Less weight is always good for acceleration, but so is more muscle, and the Amanti has that, too. In place of last year's iron-block 3.5-liter V6 and its 200 wheezing horses, the Amanti has rearmed with an all-aluminum DOHC 3.8-liter V6 cranking out 264 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. As in the past, a five-speed automatic transmission drives the front wheels.
Other than the new engine, a newly standard tire-pressure monitor and newly optional power-adjustable pedals, the Amanti's equipment list hasn't changed. Kia's flagship comes in one trim level, which gives you antilock disc brakes, comprehensive side airbag coverage, an eight-way power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a CD player and a full set of one-touch power windows as standard.
Our Amanti test car had the $2,500 Leather Package, and in addition to swapping out the cloth upholstery for cow hide, this option group provides an upgraded Infinity audio system, front-seat heaters and power-adjustable pedals. Our tester also had a sunroof, stability control and 17-inch alloy wheels (in lieu of the standard 16s), which brought the total bill to $30,425.
This is no small sum even for a full-size sedan, and it places the Amanti in direct competition with the Azera, Buick Lucerne and Ford Five Hundred, not to mention class leaders like the Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon. So we drove the Amanti for two weeks to see if it measured up.
Staying the Course
The first thing we noticed is that despite its new platform and revised suspension, the 2007 Kia Amanti has not traded its approach to life on the road. This is still a softly sprung comfort cruiser specializing in steady speeds and straight lines. Hit a bump and the suspension goes through its cycle — sometimes twice — to shield you from the shock. Turn the wheel and the Amanti's slow but accurate steering likewise shields your hands from the nuances of the road.
And kudos to Kia for an astute job with the sound deadening, as what little noise that enters the Amanti's cabin is of the low-frequency variety. Kia clearly remains firm in its commitment to comfort in the Amanti, and there's nothing wrong with doing one thing and doing it well.
But we're not sure this is the correct approach in a class where handling dynamics have begun to take on greater importance. Those who relish in marshmallowing down the road will have a soft spot for the Amanti, but more demanding drivers will be put off by the Kia's excessive body roll around corners. In addition, having a suspension set to max lax gives the car a buoyant feel at higher speeds, leaving the king of Kias with a less regal ride than intended. Plus, the car squats under hard acceleration and belly flops with every firm brush of the brakes.
Actual braking performance is average for this class, as our Amanti test car needed 129 feet to stop from 60 mph. However, pedal feel is overly soft and our test-driver noted considerable fade on successive braking runs, with the pedal eventually going to the floor — not good.
New Lease on Life
At least there's that fresh bolt of energy in the powertrain department. At the test track, our Kia Amanti accelerated to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, which is quick for a large, V6-powered sedan. In fact, it's faster than anything else in the class, save for the Azera and Avalon, which run similar times.
On the street, the V6 delivers strong launches from rest and effortless passing at speed. Partial credit goes to a smart, smooth five-speed automatic that's quick with downshifts when you need them.
Also notable is the 2007 Kia Amanti's more sparing fuel usage. Its EPA rating has improved to 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway (compared to 17 city/25 highway in '06), and we managed a respectable 19 mpg in mixed driving. In the midst of the daily grind, the Amanti's healthy heart and toned body largely made up for its missing soul.
Drab but Functional Inside
And nowhere is that soul more absent than in the cabin. Although refreshed with new instrumentation and materials for 2007, the Amanti's inner workings were treated like a science — a cold, hard science. Everything's laid out by the book in a formal, functional fashion, and even this model's beige interior could not escape the monochromatic tyranny of the gray dash and black wood trim. It gets the job done, just with none of the warmth of the Azera.
Nor the logic. The center stack is laid out as follows: climate controls, stereo controls, big blank spot, more stereo controls, more climate controls. Pressing the desired function calls for careful study of the long, horizontal slabs of buttons, and visual confirmation takes a glance far to the north at the colorless screen atop the dash, where a navigation screen would likely go had Kia decided to offer one. Finally, the impression of cheap steering wheel buttons was echoed by our test car's habitually sticky cruise control set/decel button.
Still, the Amanti gets it right more often than not. Most buttons and levers feel solid and operate with precision, cupholders are simple and effective, compartments and pockets abound, and if the displays come up short on color and character, they're long on crispness and clarity. The Amanti's optional leather is as soft and supple as they come, and with that leather come heaters for the fronts, two-position memory and power-adjustable pedals for the driver. Despite its unforgivable lack of MP3 playback by any means, the Infinity stereo distributes relatively rich sound to all occupants.
The Amanti doesn't have a telescoping steering wheel either, but everyone, driver included, gets dealt a good hand in the comfort picture. Rear-seat measurements nearly match the fronts in every dimension but legroom — and even that's fully adequate. Support is sufficient, contours curve correctly and rear riders even get their own center console, two power outlets and airflow temperature control. If not for the snug toe space and missing center head restraint, the Amanti's rear passengers would take a backseat to no one.
Better — but Not the Best
Functionality still counts for a lot in a full-size sedan, and the 2007 Kia Amanti is roomy, comfortable and quiet. It's also quick — quicker, in fact, than the car it tries hardest to emulate: the V8-equipped Buick Lucerne. These two have an eerily similar list of pros and cons, yet the Amanti exceeds the Buick's performance in most areas and costs a good $5 grand less when comparably equipped. And there's always Kia's class-leading warranty to consider — five years or 60,000 miles of basic coverage, and 10 years or 100K miles on the powertrain.
Still, the picture is less clear against the rest of the large-sedan class. Ford's Five Hundred (soon to be renamed the Taurus) isn't as fast, but it offers a more controlled ride, more real-world interior space and a lower base price. More compelling are the 300, Azera and Avalon. Chrysler's rear-drive sedan isn't for everyone, but for shoppers seeking uncommon levels of style and performance in a large car, it's a compelling package. Traditionalists will prefer the Hyundai or Toyota, and of these two, the more expensive Avalon has the edge in opulence and overall polish.
That leaves the bargain-priced Azera as the Amanti's toughest rival. Although these two share the bulk of their mechanicals, the difference is in the details. Whether you're talking interior design, ride quality or steering feel, the Hyundai feels like a more carefully executed product. While undemanding drivers may be satisfied with the 2007 Kia Amanti, most full-size-sedan shoppers would be wise to ask for a little more.
The manufacturer provided Edmunds this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation.
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the bank account review (continued)
when we last left off, seven semi-finalist banks were vying for my new checking account.
technically, there was no previous round, so "semi-finalists" might be an overstatement. but if i've learned one thing during a career of account reviews (and i have - i've learned just one thing) it's that you have to keep competitors believing the odds of them winning are excellent. practically in the bag. theirs to lose, really. so, semi-finalists they all were.
the semi-finalists were Chase, Harris Bank, Bank of America, Corus Bank, Wells Fargo, Washington Mutual, and Citibank. seeing as how my bank account is, at its core, just a small business checking account, i was confident each had the capabilities to handle my business. what i was really needed to find was the right chemistry.
Bank of America came out of the gate strong. as i was filling out their online form, an IM window popped up, and an employee wanted to see if i had any questions RIGHT NOW. my own personal employee to speak with? there's NO WAY they could do that for everyone. talk about special treatment. i declined to chat, as i wanted to keep a level playing field to avoid any potential lawsuits from bitter banks that didn't win the review.
after i filled out the form, who did i hear from first? no peeking... it was BANK OF AMERICA! they said, "Thank you for contacting Bank of America." you're welcome! they also said, "Your message has been assigned case number 39485157" which didn't feel quite as special, but still. at least they wrote back quickly.
i wish i could continue this romantic fairy tale. but i just plum can't. by the time their response came, two full business days had passed. (we small businesses are in a hurry, you know.) the email reply read, "Thank you for contacting Bank of America." THEY SAID THAT LAST TIME! what was this, some sort of computer-generated response? then they said they really couldn't help me, and that i'd have to call them. no way was i entering that phone labyrinth. the worst part? it was signed, "N. Lee." no first name? what sort of customer service bots are they hiring over at BofA?
sorry, but the warm fuzzies i felt were gone, and there was no amount of groveling that was going to get me back.
i wrote an email informing n. lee that BofA was no longer in the review. i haven't heard back.
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Had any surprising mobile phone bills lately? Well according to a recent survey by Amaysim more than half of us live in fear of Monthly mobile bill shock.
To break out of that cycle financial expert Chris Magnus says that users need to closely examine their bill…then make appropriate changes. Earlier this year I spoke to Chris who offered up plenty of tips to help you save money this year.