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The other day I was driving my ep around. A very rough and loud vibration suddenly started right after a heavy acceleration through first and second gear. Whole car is vibrating horrendously. After diagnosis, I replaced a couple worn out bushings on my innovative mounts, and replaced the header which had a failed weld where the donut gasket sits. Vibration and loud engine sound is still there. Exhaust is not rubbing or leaking. Vibration happens in neutral and while driving. Noise Almost sounds like I'm driving with an open header
Any other ideas on what to check?
Please help, Gotta get this fixed.
Did you inspect the motor mounts? It might need replacing.
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Barrhead added to their Scottish Cup win by overcoming league winners Drumsagard in a hotly-contested West Region Cup final.
Drumsagard kicked off in Springburn and managed to take the lead after just three minutes of play, following a well-rehearsed set piece.
Left winger Dylan Campbell took an inward-swinging corner from the left corner that was met by the head of centre back Ben Duncan. Duncan headed the ball across the box to striker Cole McKinnon, who struck a powerful volley from the centre of the box, giving Barrhead keeper Noah Campbell little chance of saving it.
Drumsagard were unable to savour their lead for very long however, with Barrhead finding an equaliser just three minutes later.
Right winger Vincent Scott broke down the right and fired a low shot at the Drumsagard goal, but Barrhead goalie Annan Lung was able to parry the shot to his right. Striker Paul O'Hare was waiting for the ball at the far post, and showed good composure by taking a touch before slotting the ball home.
Drumsagard continued to threaten from set pieces, going close with another corner. Duncan took a corner from the right and fired a high ball into the box that looked like it could go in the net. Campbell got a hand to the ball but Matthew Sorley did well to head it off the line.
Drumsagard continued to press for a goal to take the lead and looked the more likely team to score, showcasing some slick, clever passing in the final third.
McKinnon soon got his and his team's second resulting from a corner. Duncan hit a high cross towards the back post from the right side where McKinnon was waiting, and the striker rose well to nod the ball into the back of the net.
Barrhead responded well to the goal by scoring an equaliser shortly afterwards. O'Hare did well to rob Drumsagard left back Lewis Gray of the ball, then drove towards the box, beating another Drumsagard defender in the process. The forward cut inside at the edge of the box and rifled in a powerful shot to the right of the goal.
McKinnon then came close to sealing a hat-trick when he got on the end of a long ball into the Barrhead box. McKinnon did well to turn his defender and get a shot away, but his shot rolled just wide of the far post.
Drumsagard then came close from another corner from the left. Campbell hit the ball into the box and it eventually fell to the feet of Kyle MacDonald about 12 yards from goal. MacDonald fired a shot at the bottom left corner but was denied by Vincent Scott who was waiting by the post.
Barrhead pressed hard for an advantage before half-time but struggled to create clear-cut chances. The ref soon blew his whistle and both teams left the pitch with two goals apiece.


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A Poisoned Tree by William Blake
I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
And I watered it in fears,
Night and morning with my tears:
And I stunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.
And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.
And into my garden stole.
When the night had veiled the pole:
In the morning glad I see,
My foe outstretched beneath a tree.
Klaus is reading A Poisoned Tree while Elijah is skimming through their mother's grimoire. The poem in Klaus' hands could refer to Marcel, and the treachery he has inflicted in his eyes. Or even Elijah, his favorite brother, with whom he recongnizes has gotten close to the mother of his unborn child.
The poem's vengeful words accompanied by the trickle of a dead girls blood on the coffee table put Klaus in an unknowable mood moving forward. Rebekah voices her agrivation about the stains being made on the carpet while Elijah spots Hayley heading into the kitchen, he of course gets up and follows her.
Hayley is perusing through the refrigerator experiencing momnesia, complaining that there isn't any milk in the house. It's hilarious as she gets out chocolate and ice cream for breakfast and Elijah rather subtly puts it all back and makes her a healthy breakfast, with milk.
"Oh, milk." Says Hayley after just complaining about the witches trying to kill her. Elijah reassures her that they'll find a way to sever the link between her and Sophie.
The dead girl who was once layed macabrely across the coffee table is now being dragged through the kitchen by Rebekah.
"Who do we have to kill?" Says Rebekah.
"Probably no one… All right, potentially everyone." Elijah says jokingly.
Hayley looks gleeful as she takes a bite of her healthy breakfast as we cut to the title sequence.
At Rousseau's, Sophie is cooking and Sabine is trying to discuss the latest witch business. But out of nowhere, hooded figures bitch-slap and knock out Sabine, and also blow some pixie dust into Sophie's face and seemingly kidnap her.
Great. On to the next scene, Rebekah is trying her best to scrub out the blood stains on the carpet, her and Klaus banter, and in the ironic context of the previous scene here's his line:
"Nonsense. Elijah's back. In his presence all problems turn to pixie dust and float away."
Elijah takes offense to that comment being that, Klaus recently had him locked in a coffin. However, he announces the mission for the day: he and Klaus will bring Davina a unlinking spell to use on Hayley and Sophie, and Rebekah will stay at the plantation house and look after Hayley. I wish they would of piled there hands on top of each other and shouted something like "go team" or "1, 2, 3, Mikaelson!" But they didn't.
At the vampire bar with no name, Marcel is brooding with booze and Josh takes this as a opportunity to kiss some ass. Marcel informs Josh that there are vampires eighty years ahead of him so no daylight ring. Sorry Josh.
However, Marcel isn't done with him quite yet. Forgive me, but I'm about to go on a little tangent on Marcel's line:
"You know Klaus Mikaelson? I asked you to give him a lift home a couple times, to the Palace Royale Hotel, right?"
Okay firstly, I know that this isn't particularly mind-blowing, however, I can't help but think about this. In what situation or in what context does Marcel ask Josh to give Klaus a lift home? How does a 1,000 year old vampire not have his own car? (I'm sure he does but that's besides the point) Or have the means to get himself safely home? But then I thought are Original vampires seen as vampire royalty? I mean, throughout history people have hated the monarchs for which the citizens have no choice but to accept, which could apply to the Original family. You never see Queen Elizabeth driving her self back home to the castle (I know she doesn't really live in a castle). Does Klaus Mikaelson, and maybe the rest of the Original family, demand to be driven around? We've seen them drive before I'm sure, but maybe its in certain social situations where they might want a driver. The Mikaelson's have a inflated sense of entitlement, for which we have no doubt, but I never thought about what that entails. How much are the Mikaelson's (if at all), treated like royalty? Does it just extend to rides home? Does the apparent fear of the Mikaelson's derive from, not only the countless murdered, or the great difficulty it takes for them to be killed, but also their status as vampire royalty? Vampires who are the Originals, who were the first to compel, to experience highted emotion, sound, smell, speed, strength, the first to crave blood, the first to suck the life out of a person, the first to deal with that guilt. There is a wisdom in that. Wisdom breeds respect, and generally, (not in the case of the current president) wisdom and respect are associated with leaders, and with royalty. Every vampire is originated from either (now) Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. You are my ancestor, you are my creator, you are my… God? Therefore, if you need a ride home, I'll be happy to oblige.
Or what I just said could be a bunch of crap, I mean Josh gives Klaus a ride to wherever because he doesn't want to be killed. By either Marcel or Klaus. Which will be true among future vampire chauffeurs. But does Marcel order Josh to give Klaus a ride home for the same reason? I admit it's complicated given the nature of Klaus' relationship with Marcel and their propensity for scheming and manipulation.
Back to the episode, Marcel's questions don't stop there.
"Um, yeah, to the Palace Royale."
"You see I stopped by his hotel, to say sorry about a argument we had. Turns out he lied about living there. Lied. Did you ever hear the phrase "uneasy is the head that wears the crown"?"
"Uh, "Lord of the Rings"?"
"No. Shakespeare." Hilarious line reading. "When I was a kid, Klaus taught me to read with those plays, always about some king who gained the world but lost his soul, but now I get it. See, when it's all said and done, and you look around at the empire you built, the only thing that matters is who you can trust."
"There's gotta be somebody, somewhere that you can trust, someone "to stick to you, through thick and thin— to the bitter end." Sam and Frodo. "Fellowship of the Ring.""
"There is someone. We used to be best friends."
Great scene between Josh and Marcel. So, Marcel is on to you, Klaus. And this episode is chalking itself up to be a game changer for the entire season.
There's a quick cut of Elijah at Davina's attic door with the grimoire in hand. Davina looks ecstatic to see he kept his promise.
Then there's Cami, in a confessional with Father K. Who now we know is Cami's uncle.
In the attic, Elijah doesn't reveal that by doing the spell and by unknoting the rope, she'll be unlinking Hayley and Sophie as well. She agrees to take one spell at a time from the grimoire, as long as it helps her learn control.
In the confessional, Cami's upset that she's not more upset about Sean. (Cami's parents never get mentioned… sorry, another thought that I promise I won't go on a tangent about… actually I might go on a tangent about it) Father K is like: that's good your moving on continue doing so and don't question it, but we know he knows about vampires and all their highjinks, so the advise is probably not the most honest. However, the despair and confusion Cami feels is completely heartbreaking. Losing someone in that way, while also dealing with that added on layer of mystery, being that he's the one who inflicted his death (literally) and the fact he's never acted in a way to suggest that he'll be capable of such a thing. Cami studying psychology is probably the only catharsis she has right now. But with Klaus' compulsion, a second catharsis is Marcel. Who has been blowing her off. And of whom Father K acts like he knows nothing about. As Cami leaves, we see Klaus up above watching. Great. So he's listening to her private confessions too.
At the creepy cemetery, it appears that the witches were the hooded figures responsible for kidnapping Sophie. They chain her up but aren't going to kill her on account of Agnes was there when she was born. They stick her with a needle. Needle is not the right word. They stick her with a abnormally long and thick syringe that makes me squirm if I think about it too much. The implication is that whatever is in the syringe causes abortions. Ah-oh.
At the plantation house, Hayley feels the stabbing sensation in her neck.
And at Rousseau's, Elijah and Klaus find Sabine just now getting up from being knocked out. I guess they were closed for the day? Anyway, she tells them that the witches took Sophie. Fabulous. She pleads not to kill Agnes because she's the only one who can do important spells. But since Elijah and Klaus are on to their hidden agenda, Elijah muses "like the Harvest Ritual?" Sabine's thinking "Oh, shit" as Klaus attempts to communicate that they don't care about Agnes or if the Harvest Ritual is completed.
We cut to Marcel in the Garden, visiting Thierry. Thierry was Marcel's best friend, and he needs to talk him about Klaus Mikaelson's shadiness.
Rebekah is showing off her usual brand of apathetic sass while she makes sure Hayley's getting something to eat. Hayley says she rather enjoys Rebekah's bitchyness, when Rebekah then reveals she plans to leave as soon as possible. Thing to mention: Hayley is eating an apple. I find that rather clever of the writers or the props department because of the poem and the title of this episode.
I understand Rebekah's inclination to spend some time away from the madness. I mean, if I was a immortal vampire I would be traveling everywhere. Hayley starts feeling bad, and Rebekah notes that she's burning up. That's a bad sign.
Elijah and Klaus find Sophie and unchain her, and she tells them she was stuck by a needle that is meant to "kill a child still in utero by raising its blood temperature." (Something that irked me was Elijah's line following "its for a miscarriage" because God forbid we say abortion) They have until high tide to fix this. Sophie says Agnes used a simular object on Sean (she didn't say Sean specifically I'm just summing it up). Klaus decides that Agnes should die, so where can he find her? Sophie's not telling. And Elijah informs Sophie that they need to unlink her from Hayley, and they're not in an alliance anymore. Sophie's having a great day.
At the Garden, Marcel gives Thierry some blood, and he's not behind a wall anymore. Thierry tells him of his speculations of what really happened that night, and he is spot on. He also warns him to watch his back because someone is still being compelled. Which will be Josh.
At the church, Klaus interrupts a fake AA meeting.
"My name is Klaus, and you lot are the Faction— pillars of the community who maintain the city's supernatural balance. I should know. I created this group, only in my day, it was a bunch of pirates and corrupt politicians. Looks like nothings changed."
"One thing has," Father K announces, "its exclusively human now. No vampires allowed, especially no Originals."
"I haven't come to join. I've come to ask this group to utilize its considerable resources to find a witch elder named Agnes. All I need is an address."
"Why would we want to help you?"
"What if I'd told you Agnes was the answer to a question you've been asking since you ran screaming from this town, that she is the witch who hexed your nephew, Sean."
"We'd need some time to discuss—"
"I DON'T HAVE TIME! Nor do I like being asked to wait."
"You may have all the vampires cowering in fear but right now, you're dealing with the humans, and unless you plan on killing all of us, I politely suggest you do as I say and give us time to discuss it."
"You know what I like about you, Father? Is you're aware of my reputation, and still you stand tall against me. Admirable. You have one hour."
Klaus leaves and Father K wants the address not for Klaus, but for himself. Not the most priestly decision, but understandable.
Davina is trying and failing to unknot the rope, while Hayley is in bed at the plantation house, burning up. Elijah arrives with Sophie, and they send Rebekah off to get some herbs to help get the fever down.
At Katie's shop Marcel interrupts Rebekah going through her things to find the herbs. He's all inquisitive and flirty. But Rebekah has no time. She's in and out in a jiffy.
Father K gets the address but Klaus stops him from leaving before he can talk to her. He wants Father K to bring Agnes here, and in exchange he'll keep Cami safe. So he does.
Agnes is dragged in the church by some cops, and unfortunatly, Agnes says there isn't a cure for dark objects.
Elijah, Rebekah, and Sophie are working to slow the fever down in the backyard. Elijah takes her into the pool to cool off. Sophie says that holding her will slow the heart rate. Of course.
We cut back and forth between Hayley and Elijah in the pool and Davina attempting to break the link in the attic. In the nick of time, she unlinks Hayley and Sophie.
Elijah promises that he won't let Klaus kill Agnes, and that he'll be there shortly. After having changed in the plantation house, Rebekah tries to get Elijah to leave with her. But he doesn't. Rebekah just wants to be free, and Elijah reminds her "you are free." Its rather sweet, he wins some big brother points for that one.
Rebekah makes a stop at Marcel's to say goodbye. He kisses her. She pushes him off. She kisses him. They have sex.
At the church, Klaus is waiting for Elijah to arrive.
"You're a piece of work, Agnes. But guess what? I'm quite the piece of work myself. You know, I contemplated leaving bits of you artfully arranged outside your family's tomb. I thought it would leave a fitting message. Don't touch my family."
At this point Klaus has her in a headlock ready to snap her neck when Elijah stops him. Elijah will forgive Klaus for daggering him in exchange for not making him break his word. Elijah rips out the hearts of three witches (?) standing by, and its then made clear that Agnes isn't completely safe by his word.
"I swore you will not die by my brothers hand. I said nothing of my own. No one hurts my family and lives." NECK SNAP "No one."
Rebekah and Marcel are staring out the compound, post quoital. She eats a apple, and tries to get him to come with her. He won't of course.
At the plantation house, Josh is at the door to warn Klaus that Marcel knows he's been lying to him. Only Klaus isn't there, and Hayley answers the door. Marcel witnesses this interaction and picks up an apple from a nearby tree. There's a quick flashback to young Marcel throwing an apple at his slave driver.
There's another knock at the door, Hayley answers, and its Marcel. Ah-oh.
Cami's at Rousseau's putting up chairs and cleaning up. So they weren't closed today? Anyway Klaus shows up, and because they're alone, she remembers about vampires and the promise Klaus made her. He tells her that the reason Sean killed those people and himself is because a witch hexed him. And that the witch is now dead. The implication being that he killed her, Cami slaps him.
"Forgive me if I'm a little surprised by your reaction."
"How the hell am I supposed to react?! You just made me culpable in a revenge murder I never asked for!"
"I've been alive for a thousand years, and I can assure you, many have died for far less. Besides, now you can find comfort in the truth."
"The truth? You compel me. You make me at peace with something that should be tearing me up inside! I don't know how, but I will undo whatever the hell it is you've done to me! And when I do… you're going to wish you never laid eyes on me."
Cami is such a badass, I love it. And she's right. No one should be stripped of there true feelings, or mind-controlled. Or murdered.
Outside Rousseau's, Klaus is angrily walking away and Marcel shows up. Marcel gives Klaus permission to "date" Cami or whatever, and also reveals he's been by his place. Not at the Palace Royale. His other place.
At the plantation house, Elijah can't find Hayley so he calls Rebekah. She's not with her either. Klaus enters the room and says "Marcel was here."
The end.
Power Rankings:
#5 goes to… KLAUS MIKAELSON!
For keeping your promise and for letting Elijah keep his word.
#4 goes to… JOSH ROSZA!
For the Lord of the Rings references.
#3 goes to… CAMI O'CONNELL!
For standing up for the truth and your values.
#2 goes to… MARCEL GERARD!
For uncovering Klaus' true intentions.
#1 goes to… ELIJAH MIKAELSON!
For carefully selecting the words for which you make your promises.


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In 1990 my wife Pamela and I joined a small classroom of people attending the very first National Service-Learning Conference®. To this day I gratefully remember how presenters like Jim Kielsmeier and Cynthia Parsons opened my eyes to new ways of thinking about education. Inspired, I've presented at every National Service-Learning Conference since and found new adventures, friendship, and learning on an annual basis. Here are 10 reasons why YOU should "apply to present at the 27th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, Educate. Ignite. Transform.
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About Olive Garden
Olive Garden is the leading restaurant in the Italian dining segment with more than 800 restaurants, more than 96,000 employees and more than $3.6 billion in annual sales. Olive Garden is a division of Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI), which owns and operates more than 2,100 restaurants that generate over $8.5 billion in annual sales. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and employing more than 200,000 people, Darden is recognized for a culture that rewards caring for and responding to people. In 2014, Darden was named to the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the fourth year in a row. Olive Garden is committed to making a difference in the lives of others in the local community. As part of this commitment, Olive Garden restaurants have donated nearly 30 million pounds of food to local community food banks across the country.
Penne Rigate in Pesto
PENNE RIGATE in PESTO
Olive Garden Recipe
Serves 4
1/2 lb tri-colored penne rigate or rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups fresh basil, chopped
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Romano cheese
salt and pepper to taste
To Serve:
3/4 cup pesto sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 medium plum tomato, diced
Pesto: Place pine nuts, garlic, basil and oil in a food processor and pulse until finely blended. Transfer pesto from food processor to bowl. Add all remaining ingredients.
Cook: Heat 3/4 cup pesto and 1 cup heavy cream in a large skillet (on low/med heat). Add cooked, drained pasta to skillet. Toss until sauce lightly coats pasta. Transfer to large serving plate. Garnish with diced tomatoes. Serve immediately.
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I've been carrying these old buttons around with me for a long time now. Some are sentimental, others are just pretty.
I thought it was time to play with my watercolor paints, too.
I also had to solve a lost-coin problem, so I made a little coin purse for my hand bag. Pretty coral.
This works like a draw-string, then I wind the pulled strings around the top and secure it to the button. Simple. It's strong. I expect it to last a very long time.
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Portable nasometry unit
Nasality Microphone
The Nasality Microphone is a handheld nasometry unit that detects nasality in speech production. It uses a lightweight acoustic separator that is fitted with highly directional nasal and oral microphones. The portable design and USB compatibility makes the Nasality Microphone ideal for clinical or home-based speech therapy.
How nasometry works
The Nasality Microphone uses a special lightweight acoustic separator that is positioned above the upper lip. The acoustic separator is fitted with independent nasal and oral microphones.
Nasality is represented by a numerical value called nasalance, which is defined as the percentage of the total acoustic energy that is nasal:
Nasalance can be monitored in real-time for biofeedback therapy, or recorded for off-line assessment.
Compatible software
The Nasality Microphone comes complete with NasalanceViewer, an easy-to-use Windows application that supports the following features:
icSpeech Professional Edition
The Nasality Microphone is also compatible with icSpeech Professional Edition (sold separately), which supports a wealth of additional features, including:
Bar display
The real-time Bar is a useful biofeedback tool that shows a simple bar, which moves upwards with increased nasalance. This allows the user to monitor nasality, make corrections, and instantly see the result.
Waveform display
The real-time Waveform display is often used in therapy because it allows the user to see the dynamics of their speech during the utterance of complete words or phrases.
Each of the six interactive games feature adjustable targets, rewards and can be controlled with nasalance, pitch, nasal or oral acoustic energy.
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The Erasmus Mundus Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion (MESC) program is a two-year degree program in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering with seven partner universities: University of Picardie Jules Verne (France); Paul Sabatier University (France); Aix-Marseille University (France); University of Cordoba (Spain), Warsaw University of Technology (Poland); Xiamen University (China); and Drexel. Each university hosts world-renowned research laboratories in the field of energy-related materials.
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We saw this black bear today. Picture is not the greatest since it was taken through the windshield.
This one was taken with my window down. I had to work fast before the bear was gone down the hillside. This is probably the closest I have ever been to a black bear.
We also saw a big bull elk with his harem and a car almost got nailed by his extensive rack. You don't want to mess with elk during the rut. We were right behind this car so I am pleased that the elk didn't want to take it out on us too.
I'll be back in a week hopefully with some fun pictures to share.


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When hard-core scuba divers or intrepid backpackers sought accommodation in Roatan not too long ago, their choices were largely restricted to rustic, mosquito-ravaged cabins.
That all changed with the arrival of Infinity Bay and its upscale condominium units on stunning West Bay Beach in 2007.
Many locals and ex-pats were horrified at the prospect of gentrification coming to their quaint paradise but 10 years later Infinity Bay remains one of the most desirable addresses in Roatan.
It was joined soon after by Parrot Tree Plantation, with its south shore marina, then Pristine Bay and its Pete Dye-designed Black Pearl golf course.
And the landscape took another leap forward three years ago when The Grand Roatan, at the unspoiled end of West Bay, opened its mahogany doors. Around the corner, the Meridian at Lighthouse Point has become perhaps the island's most exclusive destination.
Older popular resorts such as Henry Morgan are now spending millions in upgrades to cope with the demand.
But the old Roatan is never far away: Venerable Foster's still offers beach-front cabanas for as little as $79 a night while in the bohemian atmosphere of West End, a room with breakfast can be had for half that.


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The followup to Titans Return will be called Power of the Primes. This one is focused on the godlike power of the Primes including different matrixes and use of armor to increase the bulk or change a character. For example Hot Rod becomes Rodimus Prime by folding him into his trailer. Its a gimmick that 3rd party makers have been using for a while. The line is best explained in the video below. When done well it can be pretty cool even if seems slightly parts-forming. There are a still a few Transformers 5 toys to come like Cogman, Nitro and another Bumblebee but the overall impression seems to be that Hasbro is already moving on from the movie line (personally I can barely find new Transformers toys in stores as it is).
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Abu Dhabi is capital of the United Arab Emirates with its centre situated on an island, separated from the mainland by a narrow water channel. The city makes full use of this natural asset, with the impeccably maintained Corniche, running for several kilometres along the shoreline and a focal point for social activities. It is a thoroughly modern city with gleaming skyscrapers and beautifully landscaped gardens but there remains a pride in its culture and heritage.
In recent years, Abu Dhabi has become increasingly well known, both through its dramatically enhanced tourism facilities and its worldwide sponsorships and partnerships. The city now plays hosts to a Formula 1 race on what is probably the world's best racing facility. The first ever branch of the Louvre is due to open in the next year or two on Saadiyat Island, a dedicated cultural centre that will also house a branch of the Guggenheim. It is home to the most expensive hotel ever built, the magnificent Emirates Palace and regularly hosts world-class cultural and sporting events. In short, Abu Dhabi has become a truly cosmopolitan capital city and it is well worth extending your stay to enjoy its many attractions.


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Welcome everyone :)
Here's my brand new blog, created with his complement, them-girls. Both of them will be constructed like scrapbooks or photograph album. What I mean by this is that there will only be pictures.
But pictures of what? Of who?
In fact, I'll present here my favorite pictures of the sexiest boys, the coolest ones and simply the ones I love the most ;)
So... I hope you'll enjoy it!


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This Wednesday, November 21 at 9PM E/P, Investigation Discovery Films will premiere My Brother The Serial Killer, a feature-length documentary on serial killer Glen Rogers, whose family claims he murdered more than 70 people.
Among his many victims, the film explores claims that Rogers was responsible for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman; apparently, he bragged about all the people he killed, all over the country, including Simpson and Goldman.
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Receipts show that Glen was working as a housepainter in L.A. in 1994, and family members claimed Glen told them that he was working for Nicole Brown Simpson, and that he said she was rich and he was going to "take her down." After Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered in June of 1994, Glen embarked on a cross-country killing spree that garnered national news coverage and landed him on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List. Glen's family tipped off police to his whereabouts and he was finally captured in November 1995 and received death sentences in California and Florida. Years later, Glen provided a detailed account of the Goldman-Brown Simpson slayings to criminal profiler Anthony Meoli.
And for his crimes (which his family claims were rooted in his violent upbringing, sexual abuse as a child, drug abuse, and mental illness), he's curretly on Florida's death row.
The documentary says that, initially, no one believed Rogers' claim about his involvement in the Simpson/Goldman murders, adding that, they also didn't believe him when he said he'd killed scores of other people – until they started to find the bodies.
My Brother The Killer is a co-production of Essential Media & Entertainment and Investigation Discovery.
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Moments before the main event of UFC 207 was to start, commentator Joe Rogan made a declaration:
"I'm nervous."
Less than a minute later, Ronda Rousey was defeated by Amanda Nunes, knocked so senseless that she initially wasn't aware that the fight had been stopped. She could be seen staggering in the direction of Nunes (who by now was at the other end of the octagon celebrating), attempting to reestablish her fighting stance, before stopping cold and looking to the ref for answers.
It was a stunning defeat in sporting terms, given the heights to which Rousey had been elevated over the last three years or so. She had been compared to fighting greats such as Ali and Tyson, and was even cut out to be a figure that transcended sports. All of these platitudes were based on her invincibility in the octagon, a foundation which was forever cracked by the left foot of Holly Holm at UFC 193.
That defeat and Rousey's subsequent disappearance from the public for 12 months set the stage for a grand comeback – the once great phenom returning to battle to prove that what had happened before was a fluke. Unfortunately for Rousey, her status as some sort of indomitable demigod was buried again, this time in 48 seconds of fury.
Something else took a mortal blow along with Rousey last week – the false canard of equalism, in particular the feminist variety. The acceleration of the Rousey hype train had carried as one of its passengers the prevailing cultural myth that men and women are the same.
Rousey's pre-Holm dominance in the hyper-masculine arena of MMA (albeit against other women) was a God-send to the feminist camp. All of a sudden they had a real life data point to back the growing trend of movies depicting dainty 120-pound actresses successfully beating up several men twice their size at once, or to back the idea that packing the military with women is a great idea.
Writing ahead of the Rousey-Holm bout, Stephanie Convery wrote a piece in Australian media on Rousey in which she closed by saying that Rousey's mere existence was an argument for feminism:
…in some ways her physicality is an argument in itself. She is living, breathing, fighting evidence against the still-prevailing idea of women's inherent physical inferiority.
Rousey's apparent invincibility, paired with a cultural delusion promoting the equivalence of male and female physicality, led many to believe that Rousey could fight, and beat male fighters. Rousey did not shy away from these claims, first claiming in 2013 that she could beat the male MMA heavyweight champion, despite her weighing over 100 pounds less and standing 7 inches shorter. Joe Rogan famously declared with a straight face that she could beat half of the men at her weight class, bantamweight, a claim which Rousey later topped by saying she could beat all of them. She then went on to intimate that she could defeat Floyd Mayweather, amid the war of words the two had in the summer of 2015.
These declarations were not only not immediately laughed off, but taken seriously by other fight critics and fans alike. Reality reared its head at UFC 207. In 48 seconds, the indomitable, bad assed, man-defeating woman was brutally beaten…by another woman. It is interesting to note that Nunes, who apparently has the fiercest punch in the women's game, was unable to knock Rousey to the ground with all that ferocity, despite deploying it at least 15-20 times directly to Rousey's head.
Rousey's poor form, both in presenting her head to Nunes as though it was a punching bag, and ducking the post-fight interviews (as she had done post-Holm) stood in stark contrast to another firebrand MMA fighter.
As RVF member NapoleonDynamighty outlined, the difference in the reaction of Conor McGregor and Rousey to defeat was night and day. Back in March, McGregor suffered defeat at the hands of Nick Diaz, after talking heaps of trash beforehand. Within minutes, he held his hand up, acknowledged that he was defeated by the better fighter, and vowed to learn from his mistakes.
A few minutes later, at the media press conference, he had even begun to lay out some of the specific tactical errors he had made both during the fight and in preparation, which he was determined to fix.
Just three months later, he avenged his loss to Diaz, and went on to greater heights, becoming the first fighter to hold multiple championships at different weight classes simultaneously. Despite his over the top bravado and borderline buffoonery, McGegor ultimately displayed several masculine virtues in his defeat, and the quest to regain his place at the top.
In contrast, when defeated by Holm, Rousey quite literally hid from the public, only surfacing to tearfully describe to Ellen Degeneres how she contemplated suicide after the loss. There was no introspection, no humility, just self-pity.
Rousey went back into hibernation, refusing to engage in the standard programme of promotion of the fight with Nunes, ostensibly out of a fear of discussing the Holm bout.
This is particularly significant given that McGregor wanted to do the same thing, eschew promotion of his rematch with Diaz, which was originally slated to be in July for UFC 200, ostensibly because it would disrupt his training regimen.
McGregor was denied this luxury, which led to him not being on the card for UFC 200. The fight eventually did happen, of course, but the point is that Rousey was afforded such special treatment by the UFC. Rousey continued to avoid the press and the public until she couldn't any longer, and had to step in the octagon.
What Rousey ultimately showed in her fight with Nunes was that she learned absolutely nothing from the Holm bout. She was then beaten by a fighter with a vastly superior boxing style to hers. In the 13 months she had to prepare for this next fight, she apparently did not even develop any semblance of a defensive technique to mitigate her boxing deficiency, let alone anything she could use to hurt an opponent with. She looked devoid of strategy and entirely underprepared. When defeated, she again left the octagon with haste, again avoiding the post-fight interviews.
Rousey's behavior is similar to that of Hillary Clinton, another woman who leaned on her gender and was touted by the press as the greatest thing since sliced bread simply for being a woman who talked a big game around the big boys. Like Rousey, when Clinton lost, she reverted to her natural female self and hid from her supporters after conceding defeat on election night, waiting until the next morning to finally address the country.
These reactions were the complete opposite of McGregor. The contrast between the two is the perfect antidote for the equalist poison served up by the current culture. In this regard, one of Rousey's most notable moments was when she declared herself to be the opposite of a 'do nothing bitch.'
The comment came in response to criticism of her unfeminine physique. In talking about 'do nothing' women, she was invoking the feminist idea that a woman isn't making the most of herself unless she is pursuing some sort of careerist ambition, as a man does.
As stated before, it is no secret as to why Rousey became a feminist hero, as she was a woman who took the feminist 'behave like a man' mantra to an extreme, in becoming a prize fighter. As revolting as I find female punch sports personally, Rousey's cultural position affords us the ability to test the feminist push to eschew feminine strength in favor of female imitation of masculine strengths in a raw setting.
And Rousey has failed on all fronts. Despite her bold proclamations that she could beat a heavyweight champion male twice her size, let alone several smaller men, when actually faced with the prospect of fighting a 'half-man' in Fallon Fox, she began to shake in fear. Then, she lost to two women, and both times did not take her loss like a man, so to speak, as discussed above.
The only thing she probably did accomplish was to further embolden young women to act out physically in public. Seemingly on a weekly basis we are subject to a surveillance or cell phone recording of some woman accosting a man in some manner in an afterhours situation, as though she were a man herself.
When reality invariably sets in, and the man responds, the result is usually catastrophic for the girl involved. Concussions, broken bones, comas, and worse have been the end outcomes of these situations.
I have nothing against Rousey personally, and I wish her the best in her endeavors. However, the catapulting of her from a good fighter to an all-male conquering warrior princess was built on an abject lie which pervades society. This lie mandated that women like Rousey be elevated so that girls will know that 'they can do anything.'
Rousey herself has benefitted handsomely from this elevation; it has made her a multimillionaire. Reality, as I've indicated here, isn't so good to those who would follow her lead, verbatim, in their daily lives. In this context, it is good that she suffered these resounding defeats.
Rousey's physique isn't a validation of feminist cant. She is living, breathing, fighting evidence that women are, on average, physically inferior to men. That doesn't make women defective. It merely makes them different humans, suited to different ends.


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Modern Calligraphy Workshop (Morning Session)
Level: Beginner
Hours: 2.5 hours
Participants: limited to 8 people*
Fee: SGD $130 or $145 to include a modified fountain pen
When: Saturday, May 31, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: 101 Upper Cross Street, People's Park Centre #03-38B, Singapore 058357
Note: Two types of tickets are offered: Standard and Class + Fountain Pen. The flexible fountain pen add-on has been a much requested tool in previous classes.
This workshop is ideal for beginners who would like to learn about Modern Calligraphy. Our class size is limited so I can allot time for some one on one instruction if necessary.
This class will cover the basics:
- Types of Holders
- Nibs
- Inks
- Papers
- Where to buy supplies
- Exercises
- Writing letters and numbers
Supplies included in the workshop:
- 2 different types of nibs
- 1 straight holder
- 1 pen bird pen rest
- 5 guide sheets
- 1 practice notebook
- Katrina Alana Modern Calligraphy Alphabet
- 1 bottle of ink
- 1 rubber bottle base
RECOMMENDED: If you would like to get a flexible fountain pen to practice on-the-go, please select the "Class + Fountain Pen" ticket.
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Katrina Alana shall not be responsible for and disclaims all liability for any loss, damage or personal injury of any nature whatsoever which may be suffered by you as a result of or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly, to participation in this activity.
Payment must be made within 2 days to confirm your slot. Any unpaid slots will be released after 2 days.
Participants who are not able to attend the workshop on the day itself or stay for the entire duration workshop will not be refunded in full, in part or receive store/workshop credits. To receive a full refund, the notice of cancellation must be made at least 5 business days from the event date.
All materials and instruction are copyright of Katrina Alana. Any step-by-step instructions or original course content on the workshop must not be posted online as this is a violation of our intellectual property rights and compensation will required as deemed fit by Katrina Alana.
You authorize Katrina Alana and the event partners to publish photographs taken on this event for Marketing and other company publications for print, online and video formats. You acknowledge that there is no financial compensation for the use of the photos of your name, image or craft creation and release any reasonable expectation of privacy or confidentiality with the associated images.
By participating in this activity, you agree to all these terms and conditions.
Getting to the venue:
1. Map to People's Park Centre
2. 3rd Floor Map
3. Training Room Facade
- Venue
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Class + Fountain Pen SOLD OUT $145.00 Standard Ticket SOLD OUT $130.00
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- 101 Upper Cross Street, People's Park Centre #03-38B, Singapore 058357 Singapore
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Devajyoti Deka - Rutgers, The State University of New Jerseyhttp://usj.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/08/25/0042098016664830.abstract
A couple of years ago, at a session of the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, two distinguished researchers presented papers on property value appreciation from rail investments. Being somewhat familiar with that stream of literature and also more recent literature showing a growing attraction of younger generations to urban centers with rail transit, I wondered why the property value appreciation studies do not go a step further to examine what happens to the people living in those areas when property value increases. Returning from the conference, I reviewed close to one hundred studies on property value appreciation from rail transit and transit-oriented developments to see how many studies examined the effect of property value appreciation on population change in areas near stations. I found very few.
I wrote this article with two broad objectives: (a) to explain why researchers should explore the possibility that disadvantaged populations are displaced from transportation investments because they can lead to higher residential rents, and (b) to examine how population characteristics near commuter rail stations have changed in New Jersey over time. Pertaining to the first objective, I argued that transit investments may have similar impacts on disadvantaged populations as highway investments in the Interstate Era, such as the destruction of minority neighborhoods and the displacement of their residents. Such impacts could be highly consequential if we do not monitor population changes near transit stations, especially since studies have predicted a very high demand for housing near stations in the near future.
My study focused on the commuter rail system of New Jersey since the State of New Jersey adopted the "Transit Village" program in 1999 to promote transit-oriented developments near transit stations and currently 24 of the 28 these "Villages" are located close to commuter rail stations. Through this program, municipalities receive a preferential (though conditional) treatment from the State in certain regards. I found in the literature pertaining to the Transit Village program that the interests of developers and municipalities may run counter to some of the conditions, such as the requirement to provide affordable housing.
To examine population change near rail stations, I used census data from Geolytics at the level of census tracts instead of directly obtained data from the Census Bureau since the former uses the same tract boundaries over different censuses, whereas directly obtained census data are affected by modified tract boundaries. I made two types of comparisons: (a) a comparison of the tracts where stations are located with other tracts within the municipalities, and (b) a comparison of tracts within half-mile buffers around stations with other tracts within the counties. I call the first a micro-level comparison and the second a macro-level comparison. In both cases, the areas close to the stations were compared with the areas further in terms of proportion of low-income populations, proportion of minority populations, home value, rent, poverty rate, unemployment rate, vacancy rate, et cetera. Comparisons were made for three periods (1990, 2000, and 2013) to examine how the area characteristics changed over time.
The micro-level analysis showed low-income and minority populations have lower proximity to stations than others, but the macro-level analysis showed they have higher proximity. In terms of change over time, no significant evidence was found about a reduction of low-income and minority populations at either level. One of the reasons could be the stability of rent over time. Although home value increased significantly over time in the areas near stations, rent in those areas has remained more stable. A potential reason for the relative stability of rent is an increase in the supply of rental units. Since the reviewed literature as well as two regression models in the paper showed that rent is more likely to affect displacement than home value, I recommended continued monitoring of rent in the areas near stations.


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Mens-hairstyle.com is a great place to start looking for European men's hairstyles. This is an online database that is updated all the time. The site displays trendy, up-to-date pictures on the most popular hairstyles from all over the world, although their main focus is European hairstyles.
Another good website is ukhairdressers.com. Ukhairdressers is a website based out of Britain that also follows popular trends in European hair. The website is a great database of fashion haircuts complete with pictures. The hairstyles are categorized by type and year. It allows you to see which hairstyles are fashionable this year as well as from years and seasons past. These two websites provide the most comprehensive databases of European men's haircut pictures on the Internet as of 2014.
You can visit other sites, such as GQ.com and Pinterst.com, where it's possible to find great hairstyles for men; however, Men-hairstyles.com and Ukhairdressers.com will provide you with a bigger selection and more variety. Both websites are updated frequently, so if you don't see something that you like right away, you can check back in a few days or weeks, and there will likely be something new one these sites that is currently fashionable in European hair.


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As a digital camera user, you might come across a time when your digital camera appears a message like "XD card error". How did you fix this kind of problem? Formatting your card or skip over it? Keep reading, and you will find some useful suggestions to recover your XD card.
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Artist working with video, photography, writing. Freelance photographer, and filmmaker. Creative individual, who enjoys collaborations, and working in a team. Always looking for new, challenging opportunities.
Freelance Photographer & Assistant: Portraits, Products, Workshops & Events (Cologne & London) Selected Clients: Secret Cinema Presents Back to the Future, Folkwang University of the Arts (Essen, Germany), The People Pile, VM Design, Peter Codling Design, Cardboard Cabaret, Carpe Diem Arte e Pesquisa, Satellit Produktion, Matthew Farrant Photography, Marlen Mauermann Photography
Camera Operator for Spring and Autumn Tour of the company's promotional film. Client: Murley Dance.
Workshop Leader: Dance in Film (London) Concept, production & delivery of week-long workshop for tenants and residents of Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate, supported by ReachOut RCA, The Durham Wharf Foundation & The People Pile; Documentation: http://danceinfilmworkshop.wordpress.com/
Assistant to Professor Christopher Muller (Folkwang University of Arts, Essen): Preparation of lectures, research assistant; small teaching tasks; organisation & management of students' art shows; administration of the university's exhibition & studio space (Galerie & Atelier 52)
Assistant to Artist Jitka Hanzlová (Essen) Preparation of presentations, talks, lectures; assist organisation and preparation of shows; organisation of archives; administrative office work; darkroom printing, photography assistant
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The Lewis and Clark Overlook, and a native plant garden sit where the museum's lush gardens give way to sagebrush ranchlands, offering up panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge, surrounding plateaus, and majestic Mt. Hood. The centerpiece is The Maryhill Overlook, a site-specific sculpture by renowned architect Brad Cloepfil.
Constructed in 1998, The Maryhill Overlook is a site-specific sculpture featuring a 150 foot ribbon of concrete with openings that provide capsule views of the surrounding landscape, transforming and shifting with light and perspective. It was Allied Works' first completed Sitings Project, part of a series of conceptual proposals seeking to interpret and reveal the diverse landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
An accessible pathway surrounds the sculpture and takes visitors through a Native Plant Garden featuring plants collected by Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery during their 1805-1806 trek. Interpretative panels explain Maryhill's history, its 5,300-acre site, and regional attractions. (The museum's grounds are an official site on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.)


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Happy Monday! Yesterday was the first Sunday of the month, which always means new coupons - including the P&G insert in the newspaper. Of all the new coupons, my favorite is the $1/1 Market Pantry Frozen Chicken Item Target Coupon. We go through about 3 bags of the Chicken Tenderloins each month and this week they are on sale for $5.99 (regularly $7.19). With the coupon they are only $4.99 each. Once every 3 or 4 months, the chicken is marked down to only $5 and if there is a chicken coupon then, I stock up.
Yesterday I took advantage of the cereal deal going on at Target. You can pick up a $5 gift card when you purchase 5 select Kellogg's cereal items.
I used these three coupons for the cereal
$5/5 any Kellogg's cereal 10oz or larger Manufacturer
$1/2 select Kellogg's cereal Target Coupon
$1/3 select Kellogg's cereal Target Coupon
Each box was on sale for $2.75
=$6.75 after coupons
+ the $5 gift card (used on my next transaction)
I used the $1/1 Up&Up Oral Care Target Coupon to get the floss for free.


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The 2018 Challenger SRT Demon made its official debut at the New York International Auto Show, after weeks of amazing sneak peaks on the Dodge website. Learn more here!
Sometimes a long (or short) road trip requires reinforcements for antsy kids. While playing electronic free games like count the license plates are great, there comes a time in a road trip where a tablet or phone is a necessary and much appreciated distraction. Here of some great apps for your kids.
The Chrysler Pacifica is an all-new vehicle for the 2017 model year. It comes with many innovative features that are bound to draw prospective vehicle buyers to this minivan. Keep reading to learn more about what the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has to offer and how the outstanding vehicle could be the very one you have been dreaming of existing and purchasing!
The Jeep brand has been around for 75 years. Did you know that the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been one of the most-awarded SUVs of all time? No wonder Jeep decided to create a Trailhawk model for it. Keep reading to learn more about the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk...
The Wrangler is the ultimate American vehicle, and its very origins can be traced back to the early 1940's. Learn more about this iconic model here!
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a celebrated SUV, especially for drivers in Bartlett, TN, and beloved for its innovation, power, and luxury. Now in its fourth generation, let's take a look back at how it got its start!
So you have reached the decision to lease a new car but are clueless regarding how to go about it? We have it all down for you to a pat! Here is an easy to follow list on how to lease a new car. Infinitely less complicated than going around to buy a car, here is what you have to do.
Four Wheeler Magazine has named the new 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel as its Pickup Truck of the Year. Each year Four Wheeler has chosen one truck to hold the coveted title. To select the winner a competition takes place over five days and 1,000 miles.
Learning to drive is a rite of passage, and can be the most exciting thing about turning 17. However, the reality is often different than what you imagine the learning experience to be like, so it's important that you know what to expect.
Are you headed on a road trip to Memphis? If you want to travel on a budget, here are some great places to go.
Wards Auto has recently named the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica to the Wards 10 Best Interiors List for 2016. Top features of the Pacifica cabin include leather seating, Stow 'n Go seats, a panoramic roof and an integrated Stow 'n Vac vacuum. The third-row seats recline at the touch of a button. Chrysler is the creator of the original minivan, and the Pacifica seems to be representing this next generation well.
Purchasing a family vehicle means you need to make sure there is room for car seats, are things easy to access, can everyone move around okay, is there enough storage space, is the trunk big enough?
It always pays to be prepared, and when you're away from home thinking ahead can be invaluable. Having a car emergency kit makes perfect sense to most of us, but trying to figure out what to include can be overwhelming! To get started on our quest for traveling safety, let's take a look at the basic list of items ALL motorists should have ready.
Wolfchase Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has been awarded a 2016 DealerRater Dealer of the Year Award, an annual recognition given to the top-rated auto dealerships on DealerRater.com, according to consumer reviews.
The 2017 blacked-out Chrysler 300S model will show up with even more athletic and aggressive styling appointments. Chrysler has announced that there will be new exterior and interior Sport Appearance Packages available for the blacked-out 2017 Chrysler 300S model. The exterior package will come standard on the 300S V-8 model. It will be available on 300S V-6 models.
Keeping your car in tip top shape doesn't have to be a dreaded chore or expensive upkeep. There are some basic skills that can go a long way.
Deciding what type of car to purchase can be fun, but it can also be grueling. Have you ever wondered, is a mini-van right for you? Here are some tips on figuring this out.
If you own a pet, you can't leave it at home when you are going for a vacation with your family. It is a family member too after all. But traveling with it can be very stressful. But with proper preparation and safety measures, you can make your trip with your pet more comfortable and safer than ever.
Back in the 1960s, Chrysler made the first multifuel car. The engine was was a light weight turbine that contained 20% of the moving parts that a standard piston engine did. This is an true story of a genuine, drivable multifuel automobile that was available over 60 years ago and never made it to market.
In 2009 many were surprised by the launch of RAM Trucks as a stand-alone division, parting ways from being known as the Dodge RAM. Some seven years later its clear that Ram Trucks was meant to be a brand of its own.
Dodge brought back the Challenger name in 2009 and since then sales have continued to increase every year. For 2016 the Challenger name will be available in an all-time high 10 trim levels that range from the 707 horsepower SRT Hellcat to the 305 horsepower, 30-mpg 3.6-liter Pentastar-V-6 powered SXT model.


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This is Johanna Stirling's blog about English spelling. How it works, how to learn it, how to teach it, and how to love it!
Spelling long words (1)
If you can't remember how to spell a word, you need to really look at it closely to find ways to help you to remember. Look at this word: 'separate'. Some people write 'seperate' or 'separite' - these are wrong. Just remember there's 'a rat' in it separate.
Try to look for words inside other words. Here's an exercise you can try: http://www.elgweb.net/wordword1.htm . Find the short words inside the long words. The letters are in the same order.
If you don't know the meaning of some of the long words, check them in a dictionary, then try http://www.elgweb.net/wordword2.htm to try to spell the long words.
Do you know more words that have other words in them? Please put them in the comments if so.
Have fun!
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Great idea for a blog. Must find an actual theme for mine at some point, now that the competition is hotting up. Have added links to this and your English Garden site to mine.ReplyDelete
Thanks Alex for the comment and the links.ReplyDelete
Other teachers - do head over to Alex's blog for more about the teaching world - very informative and unrestricted by a theme! (Just click on his name at the top of his comment.)
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Colossians 3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
As you may have noticed, I've been spending a lot of time in this passage and I want to finish by looking at verse 4. This passage has covered the believer's past (being raised with Christ), their present (being hidden with Christ), and naturally concludes with the future promise of being revealed with Christ in glory. All these verbs (being raised, hidden, and revealed) are written in the passive voice because from start to finish, our salvation is not dependent upon ourselves, but upon the perfect, completed work of Christ. This reality should shatter all pride in our accomplishments and relieve any fear of failure on our part because none of it depends upon us.
This passage concludes the same way as all human history: Christ being revealed in glory. But the unbelievable part is that we will be revealed with Him. If the reader were puzzled by the preceding description of their life being hidden with Christ for the present, this verse describes the future revelation of Christ with their life. For the Christian, their life is hidden with Christ today, and will be revealed with Christ in the future. The wording here describes a personal connection and shared destiny with Christ: "and you with Him" (Col. 3:4). If believers share Christ's destiny through being raised with Christ and by having their lives hidden with Christ, then we finally find out what that destiny actually is: "you also will be revealed with him in glory."
Here we have the answer to every "why" question in the Christian life. Why yearn for the things above? Why focus intently upon the things above and not the things upon the earth? Why have we died? Why does it matter that our life is hidden with Christ? And, in light of the rest of Colossians 3, why should we put to death the earthly members within us? Why should we put on the new man? Why should we strive to honor Christ in public as well as private? Not because it will be easy—quite the opposite, in fact—but because it will be worth it. Currently, Christ is seated at God's right hand; one day, we will appear with Him in glory (see also, Romans 8:17b). The natural response to such a gracious gift is gratitude, thanksgiving, and obedience. Thus, the instructions in the rest of Colossians are not a duty, but a delight. If we understand the free gift we've been given—a gift that redeems our past, directs our present, and secures our future—we will strive, with every fiber of our being, to bring glory to God.


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Psalm 85
The psalmist asks God to "revive us again" so God's people will again rejoice in him (85:6). Do you think your spiritual life needs reviving? Does our church need to be revived? If your answer is yes, how do you believe this should be accomplished? If your answer is no, why not? Which coming of Christ do you believe is being prophesied in 85:10-13, the first or second? What pattern of faith unfolds in this psalm?
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Meet Our Team
Terri Heeter
Ms. Heeter has over two decades of experience as a travel consultant and was the founder of Egypt Online Adventures. Her tourism company, which began in 1994, was a pioneer in developing the Red Sea as a diving destination worldwide. As the company grew, she established relationships with tour companies throughout Egypt to help provide tour services to clients from the US, Europe, Japan, Australia, and other areas. Ms. Heeter is also an experienced internet marketer and systems analyst and holds two degrees in business management and computer engineering. She has held positions as a Business Development/Marketing Specialist, Business Analyst, Systems Engineer and Project Manager, with international work in private and government agencies as well as non-profit organizations. When she learned about affordable dental services in Mexico she was immediately interested, and after going to Las Palomas for her own dental services, she knew that this would be an opportunity to give back to others.
Ralph Grosswald
Mr. Grosswald is the winner of the National Blue Chip Enterprise Award for business from the US Chamber of Commerce, having been selected from over 700 businesses. He has employed over 1000 people in his business activities and been a consultant to dozens of businesses. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has founded and built a number of successful businesses, developed over $10 million in luxury real estate, and was a pioneer in bringing residential mortgage financing for Americans to Mexico. He also holds national and international patents in the pharmaceutical industry and was the developer of a new type of pharmaceutical capsule. His company was sold to one of the world's largest capsule manufacturers in 1997. Currently he is a managing partner in a precious metals recovery company and serves on the board of other companies. He is a managing partner of Beyond Borders. Mr. Grosswald has personal experience as a patient receiving dental services in Palomas, and is committed to helping Palomas and the community.
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Jessica Yarbrough is an accomplished branding, strategy, and digital marketing expert. She is a creative visionary and business strategist who brings more than a decade of marketing experience to the Beyond Borders management team. Her background includes launching a successful marketing consulting agency, experience in developing a start-up medical tourism company in San Diego, California, and supporting healthcare providers in Asia expand their global initiatives. Jessica believes in bridging the gap between American patients and high quality healthcare providers abroad. She has lived on three continents and experienced firsthand the quality and affordability of medical care offered internationally. Jessica holds a B.A. in International Business and Marketing from San Diego State University.


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As the final design project for B.A. degree (IAA 2012) we were given the task of designing a dwelling place for travellers who have undertaken the strenuous and challenging task of hiking across Iceland. The building
was to be situated on the tip of Reykjanes, as a beginning or end point of the journey.
The building was to service the basic needs of travellers (shop, info, wc, dining, dwelling) as well as house a special type of program, chosen by each student in accordance with their view of the journey´s requirements.
The project emphasis was therefore both connectivity to nature and embodiment of the traveller´s needs.
"The ultimate meaning of any building is
beyond architecture; it directs our consciousness back to the world and towards our own sense of self and being. Significant architecture makes us experience ourselves as complete embodied and spiritual beings. In fact, this is the great function of all meaningful art."
Juhani Pallasmaa, The Eyes of the Skin, pg.17
Varða // A resting place on Reykjanestá
The building is a resting place for travellers who have hiked across Iceland. The design process was focused on the spiritual and physical journey of an individual going through such a long and demanding hike.
Step by step he finds the next cairn of his path and defeats obstacles while the journey forms a series of experiences that unlock new ways of thinking.
The building provides a suitable venue for the travellers to self-reflect.
Here they can rest, document and share their experiences. They can go through what they have achieved, part with their fellow travellers and the moments they have shared.
The shape of the building is derived from the idea that the traveller´s journey takes a physical shape in a walking path that gradually winds up and frames the building´s functions. The walking path is a strip that evolves into a wall and finally a roof, leading the individual through a
series of spaces that can be viewed as tiny landmarks. In this sense the building reflects the series of experiences and personal victories one has achieved.
The program unites the hikers and visitors who wish to catch a glimpse into their world. On the east side of the central strip you find general services and a venue for communications between groups, including an exhibition room. On the west side there are spaces exclusive to hikers to dwell in and share all their grains of experience. The end of the building connects to an outdoor space with a beautiful view that reminds the individual that he or she is a part of a much larger context and path.


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Alarming number of young men, women feel sympathy towards players in sex scandals
- Nick Leys From: Herald Sun June 19, 2010
AN alarming number of young men and women feel sympathy towards footballers caught up in sex scandals.
They express the view that the women involved "knew what they were getting into".
The finding was one of several from a survey of more than 2000 people aged 12-24 commissioned by the Department of Women as part of a social marketing campaign promoting respectful relationships among Australia's youth.
Facebook, text messaging and spreading Lara Bingle-style intimate pictures of women will be the focus of The Line campaign, which recognises teenagers experiencing their first relationships are often confused about what is and isn't appropriate.
The research also found:
ALMOST one in five youths aged 12-24 think a female should not be able to claim she was sexually assaulted if she was drunk or drug-affected and leading people on.
ALMOST one in six thinks that if a female is wearing provocative clothing she is "definitely looking for it".
THE same number thinks that pushing and shoving in a relationship is understandable in some circumstances.
Minister for the Status of Women Tanya Plibersek will launch the $17 million, four-year campaign in an effort to reduce the incidence of violence, with particular attention paid to social and online media.
The campaign - estimated to reach 2.5 million Australians, including nearly a million teenagers in its first 10 days of operation - will be launched tomorrow by the minister and recording artists Lisa Mitchell, Maya Jupiter, and Pez and Tenielle Muslin.
In March, footballer Brendan Fevola was forced to deny he had distributed naked pictures of model Lara Bingle.
The episode clouded a $400,000 grant presented by Ms Plibersek to the AFL's respect and responsibility program, designed to improve men's behaviour towards women.
"Footballers are heroes and role models to kids - they look up to them and forgive them their mistakes," Ms Plibersek said.
"That's why it is so important that footy players lead by example when it comes to respecting women.
"This study shows that when footballers are involved in a sexual incident, impressionable kids side with them rather than the victim. Nobody wants this and it should be a wake-up call to players."
The site will go live from 1pm on Sunday at australia.gov.au/theline or can be accessed at news.com.


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Thursday, June 3, 2010
By Brighton: TIE Fighter
It's been a while since my favorite six-year-old posted here on the blog-o. Brighton specifically asked to show our friends the TIE Fighter he made today. (Because we're all friends here, right?) Who am I to resist such a sweet request?
I'm doubly impressed that Brighton came up with his design on his own, working from memory, not from a photo or a toy or other visual reference. Brighton even engineered a stand to make the TIE Fighter look like it's flying through outer space. *sigh* Love that kid.
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If you live in Ontario, you're really fortunate. Because you have environmental rights.
The Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (EBR) is based on a key insight: decisions that affect the environment are too important to leave entirely to government. While it's primarily the Ontario government's job to protect, conserve and restore the natural environment, Ontarians have the right to participate in – and hold the government accountable for – decisions that significantly affect the environment. Find out more about your environmental rights.
"This is our air and our water, these things belong to us. Every licence to pollute, every environmental impact, must be considered carefully and publicly. These are our environmental rights, rights as important as any others, rights that must be respected."
Gord Downie, member of The Tragically Hip and user of Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights


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Three lessons to boost job creation through productive alliances in the food system
The food system currently employs the majority of people in developing countries, both in self and wage employment. And, according to our recent paper on jobs, all signs indicate that this system — which includes agriculture, as well as beyond-farm jobs in food processing, transportation, restaurants and others — will continue to be a major engine for job creation in the foreseeable future. As economies all over the world are confronted with the challenge of creating around 1.6 billion jobs over the next 15 years, it is important to harness the potential for job generation through productive alliances.


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energy & meteo systems obtains ISO 27001 certification
Good news for customers of the software developer energy & meteo systems with critical infrastructure. The company, which specializes in the integration of renewable energies into power trading and electricity grids, obtained its certification according to ISO/IEC 27001:2017 from PwC Certification Services GmbH in Berlin.
energy & meteo systems successfully completes project contracted by GIZ
A newly developed simulation tool is to aid the South African energy provider Eskom in grid planing as well as in meeting the demands of future power production. In the process, the company will address the massive development of rooftop solar installations in South Africa.
Improved icing prediction for wind farms thanks to comprehensive data analysis
Wind farm operators especially in the USA and Scandinavia will be pleased. The icing prediction from energy & meteo systems profits from even more precise predictions by the new partner project PiB, "Predictive, intelligent operational control for reducing the risk of icing for wind energy turbines."


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Martinborough Shopping
When you've done the vineyards, it's time to hit the Martinborough shops! Most of them are open all weekend.
Beautiful clothing and homewares stores for the ladies and a big Mitre 10 for the boys means you can split up, shop and meet back in time for dinner.
Martinborough Wine Merchants is a one-stop specialist wine shop - and they hire bikes for cycling round the vines too.
Taste and buy local wine at The Wine Bank.
Martygirl Skinfood is natural, nourishing and made in Martinborough. There are also workshops available where you can make some of the products too.
Ranui Essentials has award winning lavender oil products available at their farm shop.
Martinborough Fair is one of the best craft fairs in New Zealand, held twice each year in February and March.
You'll need this list of Martinborough shops and opening hours.


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I have been wanting to read Jaycee Dugard's story, A Stolen Life, for some time. Honestly, I felt scared to read it. As a mom, the greatest fear I have is losing my children. The thought of reading about the horror that both Jaycee and her mom had to face terrified me. But I got to thinking about the Jaycee I'd seen on the Diane Sawyer interview. No matter what nightmare she endured, she didn't let it define her and even had a grace and gratefulness for what her experience taught her. She pretty much amazed me.
This book isn't for the faint of heart. She goes into detail about her nightmare. My heart ached for her and her mom. I cannot fathom how they both got through but by the grace of God they did. I found tears would stream down my face as I read her story. One page I bookmarked is called "Reflection." It is obvious that she knows telling the story is important for her to be able to put it behind her but the actual telling of it and reliving it is truly tearing her apart.
So dear blog reader, why would I recommend this book? Though the book is heart-wrenching, ultimately it reminds me that God is always with us. Little pieces of Jaycee's story--her sweet animal friends, the moon giving her comfort, having her babies--all show me how God was faithful in His love for her. He never gives us more than we can handle and all things do truly work for the good for those who love the Lord. Does that mean that all the sweet babies that were never held captive and instead lost their lives didn't love the Lord or find His favor? Certainly not. I can't reconcile why this happened to Jaycee and why the trajectory of her life completely shifted one morning. I don't know why Jaycee lived. Why did God allow this to happen? Oh gosh, those are the big questions that I just don't understand and never will here on earth. I choose to trust that despite those unanswered questions, God has a firm grip on lives and hurts with us.
As I was reading this book, the news about the three women who were held captive in Ohio broke. How many more similar stories are out there being lived out now? It's unbelievable to me that these things happen.
Read this book if you are in a hard spot in your life. It will make you appreciate God's blessings and the fact that there are people in the world going through some really awful crap. It makes me feel humbled. If I ever met Jaycee, I'd give her a huge hug. What a courageous and incredible person she is!
After reading A Stolen Life, I picked up The Smart One by Jennifer Close. Stay tuned and I'll share about that one soon!
Are you on Goodreads.com? I love that site because based on books you have read and rated, it provides you recommendations--the Pandora for books I guess you could say. I'm http://www.goodreads.com/sillyhappysweet if you want to connect on Goodreads!