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Mahindra e2o Electric Car Now On Sale In UK
As announced recently, Mahindra has launched the Mahindra e2o in the UK, a four-seat electric city car from Bangalore, India.
The EVs are available exclusively through a website portal because of a lack of a dealer network, while test drives are offered in few large cities.
The UK edition of the Mahindra e2o is a more highly-appointed and better equipped car, with a larger capacity battery pack than its counterpart in India.
There are two trim levels (prices includes £4,500 plug-in car grant):
- City – £12,995
- TechX – £15,995 (Currently available with the launch offer of free health check and home delivery, and including a £1,000 discount – £14,995)
The Mahindra website states the e20 has a 15.46 kWh lithium-ion battery (69 cells) and a range (NEDC) of 79 miles – plus up to 8-10 miles of "Revive® emergency remote refueling", which sounds like an on-demand discharge of the battery below the default use (ala the original 2014 edition of the Mercedes B-Class). Top speed is 63 mph.
The TechX trim also includes a CHAdeMO fast charging inlet that enables "empty to 95% charge in 90 minutes"
Trim comparison:
Features City TechX Seats Fabric Leather Wheels Steel Alloy Interiors Black/Black Black/Darkwood cubic/Silver Regenerative Braking System (RBS) yes yes Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) yes yes Electronic Stability Control (ESC) yes yes Smartfob with Keyless Push-button Start yes yes Boost Mode yes yes Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) yes yes Daytime Running Lights (DRL) yes yes Fog Lights yes yes Dual Air Bags yes yes Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Seat Belts yes yes Electric Front Windows and Side Mirrors yes yes Under-Bonnet Front Storage yes yes Standard Charge Port (3kW AC) yes yes Telematics no yes e2o Remote™ App no yes Revive® Emergency Remote Refueling System no yes Air Conditioning no yes Rapid (CHAdeMO) Charge Port (50kW DC) no yes Blaupunkt Touchscreen Infotainment Centre no yes Steering Wheel Controls for Infotainment Centre no yes Speed Limiter no yes Reversing Camera no yes Rear Windscreen Wiper & Washer no yes
- Located not far from Electronic City, Bangalore, India, the Mahindra e2o assembly plant is one of the world's most energy-efficient manufacturing plants and the first automobile plant to receive Platinum rating from the India Green Building Council.
- Solar powered, rainwater harvested, naturally lit, cooled and ventilated, Forbes described it as "inspired by trees, vertical gardens and noiseless technology, the Mahindra factory resembles a futuristic retreat rather than a manufacturing facility".
- The e2o is a compact 3-door hatchback. Featuring a tall-boy design for superior visibility, the e2o seats 4 adults in comfort, and is constructed around a tubular steel space frame, with large front crumple zone and dual side impact beams, on to which are bonded (not welded) colour impregnated dent-resistant ABS plastic body panels, materials, a process that is much less polluting than steel panels sprayed with paint. The result is a low carbon, lightweight yet strong, maneuverable, and highly energy-efficient city car.
- M1 class European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EC WVTA) by the UK Vehicle Certification Agency
- Dual front air bags; anti lock braking system (ABS); electronic stability and traction control (ESC), emergency brake assist, electronic brake distribution, speed limiter*
- Emergency locking retractor seat belts (ELR), rear ISOFix child seat fixings, adjustable front and rear head rests
- Tyre pressure management system (TPMS), daytime running lights, and central door locking.
- Blue LED console instrument cluster including state of charge and distance to empty
- e2o Remote™ app that enables cabin pre-heat and pre-cool, charge start/stop, remote door lock/unlock and Trip Planner™ journey planning
- Blaupunkt 6.2" touchscreen infotainment system* with range remaining maps, satellite navigation system, charge point finder, driver information system, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot connection, CD/DVD/MP3/iPod connectivity, DAB/FM/AM radio, USB port; steering wheel with infotainment controls*
- Always-on telematics system for remote diagnostics and driver alerts
Comfort and Convenience
- Mahindra smartfob with Push-Button Start keyless authentication system
- Direct drive 'automatic' transmission
- Reversing camera*
- LuxPack comprising leather seats and alloy wheels
- Electronic power steering, '1 point turn' 3.85m turning radius for ease of parking and manoeuvrability
- Follow-me-home headlights, electric side mirrors, front electric power windows,
- Air conditioning*
- Under-bonnet front storage, one touch fold-flat rear seats, rear washer/wiper*
- First year roadside assistance and breakdown recovery, Mahindra mobile servicing and warranty support (our technicians come to you, so you don't have to waste a day driving to and from or hanging around at a service centre).
- Zero vehicle emissions, ultra low power station emissions when charged at home at night from the grid (approximately one third to one half the emissions of the cleanest diesels), virtually none when charged using electricity from renewable sources (typically rooftop solar)
- 72V powertrain with 15.46 kWh maintenance free 69 cell lithium-ion battery pack, NEDC range 79 miles plus up to 10 miles Revive® emergency remote refueling. Top speed 63 mph; nippy instant EV torque with Boost mode for extra power and regenerative braking for free extra miles.Note: The NEDC range quoted of 79 miles plus up to 8 additional miles of Revive® is the official range under ideal driving conditions. As a general guide, the typical drivable range is 60-70 miles during warmer months and 50-60 miles during colder months, with up to 8 miles of Revive®. Note that this is an approximate guide only and that the range of electric cars is affected by the way you drive, cold weather, hilly terrain, use of the cabin heater or other auxilliaries, weight of passengers or goods in the car, and according to the age and condition of the batteries.
- Standard charge port (9 hours full charge) using the 3-pin cable supplied with the car for charging at any standard domestic/workplace 220/240v 16 amp socket, or Type 2 cable (additional cost at checkout) for charging at the rapidly growing UK charging network. Rapid* (CHAdeMO) charge port (empty to 95% charge in 90 minutes) for charging at any rapid charge point, currently around 1500 charge points across the UK
- Revive® remote emergency refuelling (up to 9 miles), at the touch of a button from your smartphone or the infotainment centre
- e2o Remote™ app enabling remote start/stop charging (and many other remote features)
Weight and dimensions
- Length 3278 mm x Width 1575 mm x Height 1570 mm
- Gross Vehicle Weight 1262 kg
- Minimum ground clearance 172 mm
- Turning radius 3.85 m
- Tyre size 165/60 R14/79*e2o TechX only
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How did an almost-16kWh pack get only 80 miles on the NDEC cycle? That worries me over its efficiency.
I'm afraid to see how this will end up, but I want to see the best of this. Perhaps a fresh contender for the Twizy, which is holding off a refresh for no good reason. Mahindra should put themselves in France, Germany and the Netherlands as a much better bet. Especially when battery rental LEAFs and ZOEs touch the e20's price, as well as second hand versions of them for full.
Considering the Gen 1 Volt with a 17.1 kwh pack was only rated 38 miles, albeit EPA this seems plausible.
I suspect it struggles with the 2 mins above 80 km/h part of the cycle. It probably also has shocking regen capability – probably rear wheel drive.
Well… let's compare it to the i-MiEV (non-US version)…
Motor power – 19 Vs 47kW
Torque – 54 Vs 180 Nm
Kerb Wt – 830 Vs 1080kg
Given it has the same battery pack (16kWh) I am surprised it has such a small range, too. Perhaps the CdA is appalling? But without knowing what the test cycle is, it is hard to make a comparison.
One thing missing from all the sites I visited is the 0-60 time (probably about 20 seconds…!)
Cute commute car!
Great car, this is what people should be driving in London and Birmingham but 15,000 pounds? Forget it, buy a Twizy. If only Renault could dump the price gouging 45 pounds a month battery rental and keep the price where it is they would have a competitive offering.
I assume this is a quadracycle, right?
I don't think so. According to Wikipedia, even the European "heavy quadricycle" category limits the vehicle to a maximum w power of 15KW. I don't see the figure specified, but with a claimed top speed of 63 MPH, I'm guessing this car is capable of better than that. Even if the claimed top speed is, shall we say, optimistic, it looks to me like this would perform well enough to be driven on many highways, and perhaps legally can be driven on all of them. Note I didn't say safely, just legally.
At a "gross vehicle weight" of 1262 kg (is that different from curb weight?), it also looks like the car is well over the weight limit for a "motorized quadricycle", which is 450 kg sans battery pack. It seems very unlikely the 15.46 kWh battery pack weighs anywhere near that much, since a 2012 Telsa Model S85's battery pack apparently weighed closer to 1200 than 1300 lbs.
It à Kids toy car for the yard ?
£14,995, at today's exchange rate, would be USD $21,722. That for a plastic-bodied, 4-seat microcar with a top speed of 63 MPH, a 15.46 kWh battery pack, and a claimed range (on the inflated European NEDC test cycle) of 79 miles.
Compare to the Th!nk City, at US$41,695, which was a plastic bodied 2+2 seat (whatever that means; presumably not seating for 4 normal sized adults) microcar with a top speed of 68 MPH, a 23 kWh (li-ion) battery pack, and a claimed range of 99 miles. Of course, that car is no longer being sold; it was priced much too high.
Seems to compare favorably, especially the price. And unlike the Th!nk City, the Mahindra e2o is backed by a company which is already a going concern in India. So perhaps this is the toe-in-the-door for Indian auto makers selling in first-world countries. Will this lead to bigger and better things, like Japanese auto makers selling cars in the USA? Or will it prove to be a failure, like BYD test marketing the e6 in the USA?
Only time will tell.
The Think City was odd looking and overpriced . . . but it was a real car.
It was fully crash tested and the US version goes around 74 mph. And its 24KWH battery gave it a range pretty much on par with the LEAF.
I think this Mahindra is not a real car but instead classified as a quadracycle such that it has not passed all the crash tests.
Considering the much more substantial Renault Zoe Can be had for £18,449 outright or £13,999 with battery lease, I would be surprised if Mahindra sells more than 10 of these a year.
This product is classic reason why people consider BEVs undesirable. There is nothing compelling about this car at all in light of the competition. Pricing this quasi car £5000 from REAL cars is just suicide IMHO, maybe at £10,000 or less it might have a fighting chance.
Also the Mahindra e2o is the only passenger car in production with a live axle rear suspension, something even the mustang has abandoned. Meaning the ride quality is going to be a lot worse than car buyers have been used to.


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Dar es Salaam is the capital of the Dar es Salaam administrative province and consists of administrative districts. Although the present capital is Dodoma, Salaam is the most popular city in Tanzania.
This city is the hub of arrival and departure among most tourist especially those who come to see the national parks for safaris and enjoy the Zanzibar.
The name Dar es Salaam means "the residence of peace" in Arabic. This city is Tanzania's largest and the largest one in eastern Africa in terms of population. Aside from its importance as economic centre, Dar es Salaam is famous for its arts, fashion, media, film and such trends. Swahili is widely spoken in the city.
Brief History
Dar es Salaam was built in the late 19th century by a sultan (Majid bin Siad of Zanzibar) close to Mzizima. When the sultan died Dar es Salaam declined but was revived when the German East Africa Company came in the area. It became a commercial center and infrastructures were built including the railway line in the 1900s.
During the First World War, the British captured the place from the Germans and made it the administrative and commercial centre (Wikipedia). In the late 1960s, the Tanzanian government turned into a socialist form, which slowed down the city's growth which caused poverty. Socialism ended in the 80s and up to the present, Dar es Salaam becomes Africa's leading cities.
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Dar es Salaam is located on a natural harbor on the Eastern coast of Africa some of the areas boast their sandy beaches. Dar es Salaam region has three districts, namely, Ilala, Kinondoni, and Temeke.
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Makumbusho Village Museum
Askari Monument
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Karimjee Hall
Azania Front Lutheran Church
Kigamboni Beach
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It's okay to change your mind…
I had a conversation with a client recently who was going through some struggles like we all do from time to time.
They were changing their mind about what they wanted from life. Their career wasn't rewarding anymore, there was no real connection to the circle of friends and they didn't feel they fitted anymore and their relationship had been going through the motions purely out of habit.
Stuck and lost was how they felt.
It brings to mind the Alice in Wonderland quote:
'Alice: how long is forever?
White Rabbit: Sometimes just one second'
When we feel stuck and lost it can feel like it's been forever. It can feel like forever ago that we were once happy in our situation and it can feel like it will take forever to get it all sorted.
If forever is sometimes just one second that second can be the difference of making the decision to change.
What that change is, is entirely up to you. What the change needs to be is something that will make you ultimately happier.
I have been in the situation described at the start, that was me 6 years ago, it has been my friends, clients, people I know many times over the years. It doesn't all have to be at once. Sometimes there will be one area that is out of whack while the rest is awesome.
The biggest fear for most people comes from what if I make the wrong decision? Or, but I made a commitment/ promise/ contract/ pinkie swear that things would always be this way…
The problem (or not problem but fact) is we all change, we all grow, we all have our own path and what fits one day might not fit the next.
All we can do is be honest, do our best and know that it is okay to change our minds about what we want and what makes us happy.
Remember, not making a decision to change is still making a decision…
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About Sarah
Published Works & Inspiration
(FICTION and FLASH FICTION)
"Dust to Dust"
- Gone Lawn - May 2018
After listening to a trio of students talk about trying to escape the mistakes adults had made, I wanted to capture the moment in a flash piece.
- Sick Lit Magazine - May 2017
This was my first jump into science fiction, and I love the atmosphere I was able to create with some creepy futuristic touches.
"Seeming is Believing"
– StoryChord, Issue 59
I was honored to have Kenneth Nichols analyze my story on his amazing website,
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"Freeze Frame"
- Atticus Review - December 2016
Rewatching reruns of Face Off and listening to one makeup artist discussing how the makeup can really hide an actor's emotions, I wondered what someone addicted to that feeling would be like.
- Monkeybicycle - September 2016
A man in a windbreaker caught my attention on a bridge. He seemed trained on a young woman playing with her children, and if he hadn't walked away I was ready to warn her. Thankfully he left, and I turned the warning into a story.
"Night on the Susquehanna"
- The ThreePenny Review, Issue 89, Spring 2002
I wrote this work after having my son and watching the reflections on the Susquehanna from my hospital window. For a moment I thought I saw a car driving along the water and realized just how dangerous our perception of the world can be.
"Forget It"
- 1:1000 - February 2016
After cleaning out a few old boxes from the garage, including a number of newspaper clippings, I noticed there were words all over my palms. The idea of words transferring reminded me of memories and the idea of letting go.
– Toasted Cheese Literary Journal, Volume 13, Issue 3
This piece embarrassingly sprouted from a toilet that wouldn't stop running and how proud I was when I managed to fix it. That flash of pride parlayed itself into a full-fledged narrative proving that the smallest things can yield the greatest results.
"Truth or Dare"
- Brilliant Flash Fiction, Issue 15, September 2017
I wrote this piece after a friend of mine bought a small cabin by the sea and sold it months later because he swore it was haunted. Since I'm not one for ghosts, I imagined the place haunted by lost love.
"Encounters in the Park"
– Literary Orphans, Issue 8
An article about face blindness captivated me for weeks, and finally I had to explore how it might affect romantic relationships.
- Umbrella Factory Magazine, Issue 18, June 2014
An elderly woman was dragging a lawn chair to church one day next my workplace, and I wondered what she could possibly doing...and this story appeared in my head.
– The Bookends Review, February 2014
This is a piece of creative nonfiction derived from an unfortunate life experience.
"Finders Keepers"
– Central PA Magazine (Honorable Mention – Writing Contest)
A news story had been circulated about a kidnapped girl being reclaimed, and I wanted to explore what might drive a person to steal someone else's child.
"Making Amends"
– Central PA Magazine (Honorable Mention – Writing Contest)
As a teacher I often ask my students to interview people to find the 'truth' of the matter, and for this story I wondered what might happen if the truth was bigger than the assignment.
"Mixed Messages"
- Gravel Magazine - May 2016
I often deal with the complexities of marital relationships in my work, and I thought it would be interesting to play with the ideas of losing a partner in different ways, juxtaposing how reactions and remedies would vary.
"Safety Measures"
– Toasted Cheese Literary Journal (Pushcart Prize Nominee)
I was taking a walk and heard a man and woman screaming at one another over a house for sale and wondered if a house could truly be the undoing of a couple.
"The Runner"
- The Foundling Review, August 2014
This is actually based on a friend's story (used with permission of course) about a moment when she briefly didn't recognize her husband and was shocked at how intrigued she was by him.
"Train Ticket"
- Spark & Quill, 2015
One day I watched an old couple emerge from a gas station with nothing but lottery tickets and hopeful looks in their eyes. Somehow, I didn't think the looks were for one another.
- Literary Orphans, August 2018
A friend challenged me with a fun prompt to write about a sympathetic murderer.
- Algebra of Owls, February 2018
Sometimes the best way to put ugly memories to rest is to put them on paper where they don't seem so dangerous anymore.
"A Forced Eviction" & "Artifacts"
- The Passed Note, Issue Six
Cleaning out my garage yielded a box of artifacts from high school that reminded me of a time I could let these things, or certain people, go.
- The Same, October 2017
In the current political climate, I often look at my daughter and wonder if life will be easier or harder for her as a young woman in the decades to come.
"Glass Slipping Through Fingers"
- The Ekphrastic Review, June 2017
I was watching a documentary on dancers in Paris, and the one who seemed most proficient at the moves couldn't take her eyes off of the exit or whatever was happening off-stage. I wondered what tethered her to the profession.
À terre"
- Literary Orphans - April 2016
I wrote this as part of my Dance Series (see
featured in Mixtape Methodology) about a hesitant dancer.
- Mixtape Methodology, December 2015
I was watching a documentary on dancers in Paris, and the one who seemed most proficient at the moves couldn't take her eyes off of the exit or whatever was happening off-stage. I wondered what tethered her to the profession.
"Don't Speak"
- Mothers Always Write - August 2016
Both writers and parents need to be able to study the silence as much as we study the noise.
- Dying Dahlia Review - January 2017
A friend created a map of all of the places that broke her heart, and the poem begged to be written to go with it.
"Good Will"
- Dying Dahlia Review - May 2016
I used this poem as an exploration of the things we let go, and in some ways the desperation we feel to get them back.
"Just a Girl"
- Mothers Always Write - August 2016
What started as an exploration of Gwen Stefani's songs really turned into an exploration of my children growing.
"She Always Wanted to Be In Pictures"
- Pankhearst - 2016
A movie I was watching glitched and froze at a moment where the heroine looked ready to leap from the narrative, and this poem was born.
"Language Series"
- Rat's Ass Review - March 2016
After watching the film
Lost in Translation
I started thinking about the ways we communicate with one another and more importantly the moments when it might be better to be silent and intuitive.
- Mothers Always Write - August 2016
I think every parent struggles with the idea of a child's independence versus our helicopter tendencies.
"Spelling Bee" - The Passed Note - September 2016
I was looking through old journals of mine and actually found a great page bemoaning my 'flat as a dictionary' status, and the poem just followed.
- Mothers Always Write - August 2016
I wanted to translate this natural and beautiful phenomenon into something every day.
"Water Torture"
- Rust + Moth - January 2016
I'm embarrassed to say I was watching a reality show where someone threw an instruction book at her husband and asked him to figure himself out. It made me wonder if we needed instructions to get in - or out - of a relationship.
"A Mother's Grade"
- Mamalode - January 2016
After a particularly grueling grading session, I found myself jotting letter grades throughout the day and realized it was the makings of a brilliant narrative or mother's guilt.
"Fandom is Family"
- Manifest Station - May 2018
Harry Potter holds a special place in my family's heart, and a neat encounter with a fellow fan in Target of all places inspired this piece.
"In Time"
- Coffee & Crumbs - August 2017
My entire family has always been fascinated with the passage of time, and I wondered if all of us could take a breath and stop looking ahead or being, just for a moment.
"Crafting a Child"
- Mothers Always Write, August 2015
Poetry normally isn't my medium of choice, but after a particularly grueling day as both mother and teacher, I tried to remain how on earth my mother mustered all the patience she did.
"In Defense of the Word Pretty"
- Her View From Home - May 2016
Some days I feel deluged as a parent by the internet advice of what I really ought to be doing with my children. I have always called my daughter beautiful and felt the need to stand up for the word.
"Now, Shift"
- Mothers Always Write - August 2016
Both writers and parents need to be able to study the silence as much as we study the noise.
"Saving Our Pennies"
- The Good Mother Project - March 2016
I find it hard to write about my children, particularly when I'm worried that things aren't going smoothly. But this piece was really inspired by The Good Mother Project's theme of a rainy day.
"When Parents Lie"
- Mothers Always Write - August 2016
In my opinion the hardest thing to do as a writer is open up your wounds to make a piece more authentic, but you've got to do it.
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Cat fans and art collectors come from all over the country to see this highly versatile show. Oils, watercolours, acrylics pastels and drawings reveal the indomitable cat in its many guises.
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The Rochester Americans announced today that the team will open the 2017-18 regular season on Friday, Oct. 6 against the defending Eastern Conference champion Syracuse Crunch at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. The 2017-18 season will be Rochester's 62nd in the American Hockey League and 36th as the top affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres.
The complete regular-season schedule will be released on Tuesday, July 11.
Amerks Season Ticket Memberships for the 2017-18 campaign, which start as low as just $12 per game, are on-sale now. The Amerks are also offering a variety of partial plans, including Half-Season Memberships and Flex Season Memberships with vouchers good for best available seating to any home game. All memberships are up to 40% off Box Office day of game pricing. For more information, visit www.amerks.com/seasontickets or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.


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Amongst the flurry of comic book trailers, Fox has just released the trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence. It may be too early to tell, but so far from this trailer, the sequel looks like it might actually be a decent film.
Set 20 years after the events of Independence Day, Resurgence once again sees the human race battle for their lives against an alien invasion. I'll be honest, I didn't want a sequel. I enjoyed the first film for what it was: a corny popcorn movie, but still worth a watch. So when news broke of the sequel finally being made (it was in development for years), I was a bit hesitant; but alas, the film's been made and the trailer has dropped.
Surprisingly, it doesn't look bad! Despite the lack of Will Smith, who was one of the leads in the first film, the trailer offered a lot of promise to fans and sceptics such as this writer. There was the return of Jeff Goldblum's character David Levison, who it seems has been working with the government in preparing the world if another invasion strikes. There's also his grumpy dad/comical relief, played by Judd Hirsch, making a return. Most importantly, Bill Pullman's President is back, and it looks as if the aliens are using him as a communication device by giving him daunting visions. His emotionally driven Independence speech from the end of the first film is played throughout the trailer, which adds to overall tone of what the filmmakers must have been aiming for.
We are also introduced to new characters, such as Liam Hemsworth's Jake Morrison, who looks to have taken over from Will Smith's duties as a fighter pilot. Smith's son in the film is all grown up too, and has also taken on the role of a fighter pilot, following in his dads footsteps. There's also a new President – taking over for Bill Pullman is actress Sela Ward, whose character has been said to have a more aggressive approach to defending the world.
As you may expect, the film is going to have action galore (it is a Roland Emmerich film after all). The trailer revealed that Goldblum and his team have been preparing for 20 years in case of another invasion. They've also managed to use the technology recovered from the first alien invasion to strengthen the planet and its defenses with all new looking fighter jets and technology.
As you can guess, the aliens have found their way back to earth, and look to once again invade and attack its lands. In the trailer, scientists discover an unfound alien ship, which is said to have let off a signal leading to the events in this film.
The trailer has certainly made me more interested in seeing the film. It looks to be a promising approach at reviving the alien invasion series, and with the advancements in technology since the original in 1996, we can expect more scenes to rival that of the iconic White House scene. Goldblum perfectly delivers the final line of the trailer (on the moon!) when he says, "That's definitely bigger than the last one" whilst referring to the new alien mother ship. It's safe to assume that the film will be bigger and louder than its predecessor.
Although I will say that I am still disappointed that Will Smith won't be returning. As much as I've not enjoyed his recent work, it would have still been nice to see him return with Goldblum and Pullman. He had some of the best lines in the original, and he blended the seriousness needed for the role, with his typical humour and charisma. His chemistry with the other actors, as well as his cigar chomping and punching of aliens square in the face will be missed. I hope the new batch of actors can bring something similar to their roles, and aren't as two dimensional as I fear they might be.
2016 looks to be a huge year for films, and Independence Day: Resurgence looks like it might join the list of big money makers. If you go into the film expecting The Godfather, then you will be left massively disappointed. Resurgence knows what type of film it is, and that's a mindless summer blockbuster that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you take that into consideration, then it looks like the film will be a lot of fun. Is it a needed sequel? We'll soon find out as it is set to hit our screens next summer.
For those of you that wish to learn more about the film and the fate of Will Smith's character, Fox has launched an Independence Day viral site explaining why the character won't be appearring in Resurgence, Which can be viewed at The War of 1996- United We Stand
Are you excited to see Independence Day: Resurgence? What did you think of the trailer? As always, we'd like to hear from you in the comment section or on Twitter!


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I havent updated my blog in so long...im offical a myspace girl now its so addictive and i dont know why!
check me out on myspace : www.myspace.com/corinagaffey
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Totally Dublin
Pick up a copy of the fab totally dublin with me and lilis fab underwear guranteed to get the boys racing and the girls shopping! or something like that ha!
Here is a sneak preview to get you in the mood...
Here is a sneak preview to get you in the mood...
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Snow and Pancakes-delicious!
It snowed yesterday, i ate pancakes yesterday, in that order...simon and me cooked a massive amount of pancakes, cherry pancakes, breakfast pancakes, traditional pancakes, pancakes smothered in butterscotch sauce, (that i made)...sitting in eating pancakes watching it snow....strangely nice!
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Cut and colored! (sorry, color's not obvious in the picture) I love it!
I never cut my hair this short and this blunt. Last time was hmmm, grade school I think.
First time to color it too. Red-ish. Virgin hair, no more.
Going Blunt and Short = My hair is quite curly. A blunt and short cut will make my hair go *poof*. This will make me look like a troll on a daily basis (Instead of just when I wake up from going to a kick-ass party the night before)
Going Straight = I have really thin hair. If I had my hair treated to be straight, it will be so close to my scalp it would look like I'm balding. In the picture it only looks straight 'cause it was blow dried. Wish me luck in the morning after I wash it. Since I did not have any treatment in the salon to make it straight, I would have to try my best fixing it and take note of volume.
SOLUTION: Blow drier, hair iron and a lot of muscle every morning! :z
Am I satisfied? Yes… for now. There's more elbow grease needed to make myself look human, but who cares! I wanted a new look, and there I have it.
However, I still need to see how my locks will behave after getting wet… I might multiply and invade Manila. Gremlin? Hahaha!
NEXT: I want to go bolder, so I might go red-DER. :) I really want to go for the Haley (Paramore) look. Rock on sisters \m/


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Sunday, July 5, 2009
NYT Coverage on Slovakia
"Neighbor's Shadow Still Large in Slovakia". I am not sure the title is really capturing the main issue in the country, but the article provides ample important insights into the happenings in Slovakia.
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story by Brittany Shepard | photos by Drew Chapman
In 2006, the DuBois Institute for Entrepreneurship was founded in Dothan as a non-profit organization inspired by the belief that entrepreneurship is a successful way to mitigate poverty.
Throughout its history, the DuBois Institute has dedicated itself to finding ways to close disparity gaps in the community by focusing on programs that impact lower socio-economic neighborhoods. From small business symposiums to tobacco prevention projects, the organization has been successful in numerous local and state campaigns. In 2008, the organization expanded its outreach to advocate against childhood obesity.
"With a strong commitment to impact childhood obesity and local food policy the DuBois Institute launched Aunt Katie's Community Garden and Urban Farm in 2010," said co-founder and executive director Michael Jackson. "This effort represents the first community garden in Dothan."
Aunt Katie's Community Garden is a half-acre site located near downtown Dothan. It is a certified USDA Peoples Garden and is used for both high-density food production and as a community garden for local gardeners.
The purpose of the garden is two-fold. On one hand, Aunt Katie's hopes to provide fresh produce to those on limited budgets and those without space to garden themselves, to donate produce to the hungry, to educate the community about gardening and self-sufficient food sources, to promote nutrition and exercise and to instill appreciation and respect for nature.
On the other hand, the garden also hopes to foster a community spirit of togetherness. Aunt Katie's Community Garden is "a garden revolution for kids and adults to learn to grow and enjoy nutritious food while bringing neighbors closer together."
Michael has seen how these two purposes meet and provide a wonderful opportunity for the community to do something important together.
"The project leverages community involvement to teach, entertain and inspire children and their families to learn about 'real food' and discover that food production can be beautiful, healthy and enhance the quality of life," said Michael. "And, the garden is a great place to volunteer."
Interview with Michael Jackson
Co-Founder & Executive Director
What is the vision and mission of Aunt Katie's Community Garden?
Our Vision: "Sustainable urban agriculture and gardens are tools to uplift communities, improve lives and drive advocacy for improving public health and local food policy".
Our Mission Statement: "The DuBois Institute is a socially driven food enterprise serving low-income communities by providing garden-based learning in a marketplace (FoodLife Center) that promotes community wellness in the Wiregrass Area."
What services does the organization provide to the community?
We have created a marketplace for fresh, affordable food that we call a "FoodLife Center." This healthy food access project brings a triple bottom line benefit to the low-income areas we serve. That triple-bottom- line benefit includes a revitalized neighborhood economy, job creation and overall better health. Our programs provide a variety of services and meets several needs including garden-based hands- on- learning which includes raised bed rentals and informal science classes. We also provide SNAP Education outreach to holders of food stamps. Our marketplace approach expands to new farmer education outreach with a focus on impacting the local specialty crop industry as a whole by promoting backyard and urban farming. Food preparation classes are also provided along with valuable canning classes, gardening classes and beekeeping classes.
Why do you think a community garden is needed in Dothan?
A vibrant "local foods" movement is emerging across the United States which insists on more direct connections between farmers and eaters. There are four key factors underscoring the importance and benefits of a robust local food system located in low income communities: 1 – community members can know the source of their food; 2 – the community becomes more self-reliant; 3 – overall health is improved; and 4 – economic development is expanded at the neighborhood level.
In its history, what impact has Aunt Katie's Community Garden had on the communities it serves?
The most memorable quote from a child participant in our after-school program sums it up for me: 'We love the garden because we grow stuff and then we taste it.' Our project is raising awareness that food producing plants and seeds can be purchased with SNAP EBT benefits. We have several EBT holders who have rented raised beds at our garden to grow their own food. Likewise, the children from the Hawk-Houston Boys and Girls Club have enjoyed a garden summer camp at the garden over the past five years. We have a huge impact on food education for children ages 5 to 12.
In your opinion, what is the most rewarding thing about being involved with Aunt Katie's Community Garden?
The garden is a safe environment where folks of different cultures can relearn how to share and work together. The garden is a great platform to launch more school-based gardens and to encourage broader integration of food education into the academic curriculum of our local school system. Volunteering your time working with Aunt Katie's Community Garden is also a very rewarding experience.
What is your organization's greatest need and how can our readers help?
Our produce is for sale. So, we encourage community members to stop by for in season produce and herbs. We are also always in need of more funding support to sustain and expand our food access project. Folks can go to our website and donate online or they may mail donations payable to the DuBois Institute to P.O. Box 6102, Dothan, AL 36302. We can also always use more volunteers to do a variety of different things. Folks interested in volunteering may contact us at (334) 403-7165.
Where can our readers go for more information?
Folks may visit our website: www.dife.us or like us on Facebook. Call us at (334) 403-7165 to schedule a tour or volunteer.


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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Naked Bus
So yesterday, walking though the Information Centre car park, guess what I saw? I don't know if these folks are based in Nelson, but it was icy cold yesterday and I couldn't help laughing.
There are a lot of privately-owned shuttle bus companies traveling to/from Picton (where the ferry from the North Island arrives), Blenheim, Christchurch on the East Coast, and some, I think, to Murchison and the possibly the West Coast. (It's been a while since I worked in the travel industry). The comfort level of the shuttles depend on the vehicle and the exact seat you sit upon, but the fares tend to be cheaper than the bigger bus, and are popular among young people and locals.
If you need to be dropped off, for example, at someone's farm gate on the main road, shuttle drivers can be very accommodating.
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- Anonymous5/27/2008 6:29 pm
I actually had business with this "web design company" back then, I still do at my work place contracting them for our website. They are bunch of talented and friendly people and very nice to work with.ReplyDelete
I hope that's not a requirement to ride that shuttle bus...ReplyDelete
Great, funny shot Meg.
Hi, Evlahos.ReplyDelete
Sue, you know, there was nobody around - not even the driver - when I took this. I wonder if everybody was too cold!
Nakedbus are an Auckland outfit, but they contract with carriers around the country to take passengers on their behalf (so they're naked in a sense that on many routes they have no buses, although I think their point was originally that they do nothing but buses, no agents, no offices, no bus shelters...). Their big selling point is that they have (a small number of) $1 fares on all services.ReplyDelete
Well, for a buck, Barry, I'd almost stand all the way to ... Blenheim.ReplyDelete
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SZ7798 : West Wittering - SS Peter & Paul from the west
taken 2 years ago, near to West Wittering, West Sussex, Great Britain
West Wittering - SS Peter & Paul
The church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in West Wittering dates from the C12th, the nave being from quite early 1100s while the Lady Chapel is from nearer to the end of that century. The following century saw the addition of the chancel and the tower, while the porch was not added until the C15th.
The tower contains a bell cage dated to about 1500.
Inside the church are a number of interesting things; most notable are two fine C16th monuments - either both are to William Ernley ( 1545), or one may be to his first wife Elizabeth who died 17 years before him in 1528. The monument(s) to William were built by his second wife, Bridget. (For more details see the write-ups against the relevant photographs). These monuments are of the so-called Selsey style. (Selsey Bill is only a few miles away).
The church also contains a C13th marble slab with an incised crozier, usually denoting a bishop. It is thought that this was carved by masons from nearby Chichester Cathedral.
The oldest artifact in the church however, is undoubtedly the font, which is thought to date from Saxon times, making it over 1000 years old. There is also a gable-end cross (displayed in a case) which is thought to date from the earlier Saxon church which would have stood here.
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My curated wardrobeMonday, September 17, 2012
My 'curated' wardrobe.
Though, not yet totally curated, for I still have a lot of clothes I kept. I have read in an editorial in Fashionising that owning a heap clothes is no longer advisable to a stylish (I'm not really fashionable, because I tend to deviate from trends, but I am very keen of self-aesthetics) person. The trend that most people follow is to own a lot of clothes. Apparently, people who do own a lot suffer from deciding what they'd wear. It would take them from minutes to hours (believe me, I did) to pick the perfect top to match a good pair of shorts.
Curating your own wardrobe is simply picking out the best articles of your closet, and removing those garments you rarely use. It does not have to be necessarily designer, but it should have quality. With only the bests in your wardrobe, styling is done effortlessly. How so? The key is to learn how to mix-and-match your garments, deceiving that you have never repeated an article of clothing. For a curated wardrobe, the number one rule is "quality over quantity".
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During my stay in Minnesota, I became increasingly immersed in the economics of Ludwig von Mises, F.A. Hayek, and Milton Friedman. I was drawn to these men by their clear rational approach that defended individual freedom by destroying the humbugs of most state interventionism. Unfortunately, I was also attracted to the lingering positivist-relativist aspect of their positions. If value judgments are subjective to the individual, and human liberty consists in the defense of individual autonomy, then my own individual will could remain at the center of the universe. For most economists, individual choice is the trump card for judging all human institutions. This suited me quite well because as a young man I did not want anyone else, not even God, interfering with my own self-chosen path.
Throughout this period of the late 1950s and early 1960s, my conservative intellectual life was greatly affected by my affiliation with ISI, the Intercollegiate Society of Individualists, later to become the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. My father served on the Board of Trustees of ISI and worked closely with Don Lipsett who was their Midwest director.2 The personal authority of lecturers like Gerhart Niemeyer and Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn at ISI Summer Schools was life-changing. The contrast to the tepid university professoriate caught my attention.
After Minnesota, I went to Italy, where I had the good fortune to study under Professor Bruno Leoni at the University of Pavia for a year. He provided me with the model of the cultured classical liberal who knew his economics but also European culture. During my time in Europe I had begun to read C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and Hilaire Belloc. This was the beginning of the renewal of my faith on more rational and liturgical grounds and culminated in my joining the Episcopal Church after I later settled in Baton Rouge.
In 1963, I returned to the U.S. for my Ph.D. in economics at the University of Virginia. These were the glory days for economics at the University. Public choice was in full bloom with Jim Buchanan and Gordon Tullock. Hard-core anti-communists like Warren Nutter knew the weaknesses of Soviet statistics from a scholarly standpoint, and there were excellent teachers like Leland Yeager for monetary theory. During my time at Virginia, I studied with the delightful Ronald Coase for two semesters of the history of economic thought—one semester devoted to Adam Smith and the second semester devoted to Alfred Marshall. I continued to nourish my growing anti-positivist position by reading Eric Voegelin and Leo Strauss. Gordon Tullock one time caught me reading Eric Voegelin and had me pegged from that moment on as a Voegelinian. My increasing conservative predilections got me into trouble since they made me skeptical of the public choice movement as a normative enterprise.
I had no quarrel with public choice as positive economics with testable propositions. It was, and is, a good corrective to utopian assumptions that the state is benevolent and knows what it is doing. But there was an individualistic foundation to the enterprise that bothered me. It started from the sanctity of individual preferences and tastes. Public choice theory, however, with its focus on individual preferences and tastes, seems unable to move toward the more substantive moral questions about what human beings ought to desire and pursue. The very title of Buchanan and Tullock's book, The Calculus of Consent, makes it very easy to understand the hostility toward conservatism. Even though Buchanan and Tullock are more interested in consent than mathematics, the core question of the defense of liberty as individual autonomy is the fundamental issue.
When it came time for writing my dissertation on the relationship between Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, Ronald Coase had left for the University of Chicago. I was fortunate enough to find an exceptional advisor in Bill Breit. Bill had come to Virginia from Louisiana State University where he brilliantly and wittily taught the history of economic thought. Since LSU had not filled his position, I left blizzard conditions in Virginia to interview at LSU in February of 1966. Since the flowers were in full bloom, the weather was balmy, and the people were pleasant, I accepted a full-time teaching position that lasted for 32 years.
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Roasted Rack of Lamb RecipeDecember 9, 2011
Here is a great recipe which is ideal for entertaining family and friends. You can also do the same thing with beef or pork.
The Alto Cabernet Sauvignon will be the perfect wine with this dish.
- 20 g fresh bread crumbs
- 15 g minced garlic
- 3 g chopped fresh rosemary
- 6 g salt
- 0.5 g black pepper
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
- 6 g salt
- 2 g black pepper
- 30 ml olive oil
- 15 ml Dijon mustard
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Move oven rack to the center position.
- In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil to moisten mixture. Set aside.
- Season the rack all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy oven proof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides. Set aside for a few minutes. Brush rack of lamb with the mustard. Roll in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Cover the ends of the bones with foil to prevent charring.
- Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the degree of doneness you want. With a meat thermometer, take a reading in the center of the meat after 10 to 12 minutes and remove the meat, or let it cook longer, to your taste. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.
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Protestant America
Where is the United States in the End-Times Scenario? "When I look at Bible prophecy, one thing that is of great interest to me, and of great concern, is the absence of the United States. It is interesting to note that a number of nations are mentioned in the Bible that will be active in the last days… But the one nation that is strangely absent is the United States of America. Where is the United States? Why are we not in the last-days scenario? Why is it that… we cannot find the United States?"1
This popular evangelical preacher, like many of his contemporaries, is voicing what perhaps is one of the most accepted ideas concerning America and Bible prophecy. With an emphasis on the Middle East and especially the literal nation of Israel, most Evangelicals today see little or no room for the United States in Bible prophecy. Could they be wrong? This author believes that there are seven prophetic clues found in Revelation chapter 13 that help us …
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VW leaders struggle to appease shareholders
Volkswagen executives have apologized for the diesel emissions scandal to try and placate angry shareholders. As Hayley Platt reports, it's also pledged change to haul the carmaker out of its worst business crisis.
Shareholders have a right to be angry - the emissions scandal has cost Volkswagen billions. A new strategy was unveiled last week, but then came another shock. German prosecutors are investigating former CEO Martin Winterkorn and brand chief Herbert Diess for effectively manipulating markets by delaying the release of key information. (SOUNDBITE) (German) SPOKESMAN FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL SHAREHOLDERS, MARKUS DUFNER, SAYING: "This was supposed to be a new beginning for VW but it doesn't look like it, even though VW proclaimed electric mobility. There are still personnel issues to clarify, especially with Mr.Poetsch, as the company's chief investigator." Hans Dieter Poetsch was finance chief until a few months ago. He's the supervisory board Chairman now and survived what was effectively a vote of no confidence. (SOUNDBITE) (German) VOLKSWAGEN SUPERVISORY BOARD CHAIRMAN, HANS DIETER POETSCH, SAYING: "Nobody here could have imagined that this company could get into a situation like the one we are experiencing at the moment. I would like to apologise to you for disappointing your trust." Poetsch also promised to examine damage claims against current and former management board members. But it may not be much of an olive branch. (SOUNDBITE) (English) HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS, HEAD OF GLOBAL EQUITIES, MATTHEW BEESLEY, SAYING: "There are clearly lots of questions still unanswered when it comes to Volkswagen. Who decided what, when and where and how the company is going to continue to rebuild, it's very tarnished and damaged brand equity." Numerous legal battles are also being fought and millions of cars will need to be recalled. This was the first AGM to deal with the fallout from the emissions scandal - it won't be the last.


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If you are rich and steal during a national crisis, you are a Republican.
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This Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a healthy easy recipe that you can easily whip together for breakfast or dessert with simple ingredients!
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Before we had kids, I always had so many leftover bananas and it was banana bread galore on weekends at my house! With two banana-loving kiddos now, my stash of bananas is always gone before they over-ripen to make banana bread. So now I literally have to buy 16 bananas on Mondays to last us for the week and hope there's some leftover for baking purposes, smoothies and other bananaful concoctions!
This Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is one of my favorite ways to use over-ripened bananas. It's such a versatile recipe that you can switch up by adding walnuts, blueberries, dried fruit or whatever you've got going on in your pantry that needs to be purged. I literally threw macadamia nuts and goji berries once…but isn't that how magic usually happens in the kitchen??
Ok, so the batter is pretty simple to make. You've got your wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredients in the other, and then they come together in harmony, but not too much harmony because we all know over-mixing banana bread can make it pretty dry. So, this is what the batter will look like when you pour it into the greased loaf pan.
And this is the what whole wheat chocolate chip banana bread will look like when it comes out: puffed up, golden color with melted cute little chocolate chips.
Now, there's that moment when you're trying to decide how soon is too soon to cut into this beautiful loaf so you can enjoy it warm and gooey without burning your fingers. And that moment is about 5-10 minutes after it comes out of the oven. So be patient friends, and then enjoy it, because I know you will and you know you will! YUM to the O!
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- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup 2% milk
- 2 eggs
- 3 medium bananas mashed
- 1¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a loaf tin with coconut oil, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla extract and milk until combined. Then whisk in the eggs, and the mashed banana. Set Aside.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Tip the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and in as few movements as possible, stir until *just* combined. (This is VERY important, over mixing could make your banana bread dry and tough).
- Slightly fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake for 55 minutes - 1 hour in the center of the oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes, slice and serve.
Recipe adopted from Emma's Little Kitchen
EmmaAugust 9, 2017 at 1:14 am
Can I swap this for almond flour or buckwheat flour as well?


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Land development projects cover a wide range of needs for our communities, thus they have a wide range of configurations. Earthwork is one of the key construction costs for land development, thus an efficient grading design is an integral part of the site civil design. Grading is also tied in directly into several other components of the site civil design such as drainage, transportation, sanitary sewer and building finished floor elevation. In addition, the grading design needs to be sensitive to the end-users of the project. The primary goal of this interactive online course is to assist planners, architects, engineers and contractors in understanding the key components of an efficient grading design using guidelines from AASHTO, Urban Land Institute, National Home Builder's Association and other public and private organizations.
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- Determine drainage inlet spacing based on design storm
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Alfredo is a Civil Engineer that has managed Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources and Aviation projects from planning to construction for the past 14 years. Most recently his consulting work has focused on assisting state and local agencies in improving the safety of our transportation network. He has been responsible for several multi-modal transportation projects in the Tampa Bay Area, throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in Florida, North Carolina, and Ecuador.
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For teens, obtaining their driver's permit, and later their license, are rites of passage.
They feel like adults. They can act like adults.
One problem: They're not adults, and in particular they lack the experience of adults — especially behind the wheel.
House Bill 293 has been drafted to help remedy that experience gap.
Supporters of HB 293 will testify before the Ohio House Transportation and Public Safety Committee this morning. Their goal: protecting the lives of those on Ohio's roads by strengthening and lengthening the state's licensing system for teen drivers.
The bill contains two significant changes to current law: It would extend the temporary instruction permit ("learner's permit") phase from six months to 12 months, and it would move up the start time for supervised nighttime driving for novices to 9 p.m. from midnight. (Novice drivers are those who have held their license under six months.)
Work-related nighttime driving or driving to and from religious or school activities still would be allowed, as long as the young drivers possessed a signed form or letter. For any other trip after 9 p.m., however, newly licensed teen drivers could be on the road only with a supervising adult.
"The biggest change is the driving after 9 p.m. restriction," Kimberly Schwind, senior manager of public affairs for the AAA Ohio Auto Club, said Tuesday. "Teens just don't have enough experience navigating roads at night."
Nor do many teens get much — if any — experience driving during inclement weather. It's not unusual for teens to obtain their permit in the spring and be driving by fall, fully licensed, and never have encountered snow or ice. Supporters of HB 293 say a 12-month permit means young drivers would encounter all weather conditions and road hazards, like construction zones, before being licensed.
"We talked to teens. They told us, 'I wish I had more time to practice,' Schwind said of the process of putting together language for HB 293.
In many cases, parents are as eager for their children to drive as the teens themselves. It means a reduction in all of the chauffeuring to myriad activities. This new law would require a longer commitment on the part of parents in overseeing their child's driving instruction.
Teens still could obtain their permits at age 15½ and be licensed by 16½.
According to AAA Ohio, 124 people lost their lives in crashes involving teen drivers last year. Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows drivers age 16 or 17 are three times as likely as adults to be involved in a deadly crash, meaning not only the teens themselves, but also the other drivers around them are at increased risk.
"Teen drivers crash mostly because of their inexperience behind the wheel," Kellie O'Riordan, traffic safety program manager at AAA Ohio Auto Club, said in a news release. "Humans learn complex skills by doing rather than by being told. Knowing the rules and basic skills are necessary, but it's not enough for a beginner to do well. Practical experience is essential for novice drivers."
In addition to AAA Ohio, supporters of HB 293 include the Ohio Parent Teachers Association (PTA), the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, the Ohio Public Health Association, Nationwide Insurance, State Farm Insurance and many other groups.
Driving is a big responsibility at any age, and we agree with AAA Ohio that every day behind the wheel gaining experience makes a difference. HB 293 would put in place measures that should reduce teen crashes, thus saving lives.
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Well we got the dog situation straightened out. I went to the counselor yesterday and felt better after it.
I started an online job and I'm doing good. It's on my schedule and it's something I like doing - researching. I need to have some "pocket money" - to get massages and things to help my fibromyalgia and arthritis.
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(16 mins.) This documentary follows architect and photographer Robert A. King as he takes viewers around New York City to showcase some of his favorite gargoyles, something that he has been documenting and photographing as a hobby throughout his lifetime. Directed by Vivian Ducat of Ducat Media. Brown Bag Film admission is free and complimentary coffee and cookies are provided. Auditorium doors open at 12:00 pm. Paid admission is required for gallery admittance. Support provided by the Michigan Humanities Council.
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