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Isuzu - Japanese car company, one of the world's largest manufacturer of medium and heavy trucks and buses.
The history of the company began in 1916 when the industrial group Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. was formed, which started to produce cars. The first passenger car modeled on the British "managed" company collected in 1916. Start of assembly of trucks at the company's plant was laid in 1918. The first released model called A-9.
In 1997, a new model - VehiCross, an SUV based on the Trooper, with an engine of 3.2 liters capacity of 215 hp Two years later VehiCross will debut in the US market. At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1999 he was presented the concept on the basis of VehiCross open body (and a special boot for mountain bike transport), and in 2000 made his debut in Detroit 5-door version.
In 1998, the company located in the crisis turns the production of passenger cars. It produces for car firm Opel Frontera terrain. At the same time, the mass production of the truck Elf CNG, compressed natural gas.
At the same time General Motors increased its stake in Isuzu to 49% and the beginning of the work of office in Poland - Isuzu Motors Polska.
It SUVs, minivans and delivery van now constitute the basis for the production of Isuzu vehicles total weight up to 3.5 tonnes. This series pickups TFS (4x2) and TFR (4x4). In Europe they are known as Opel Campo and Vauxhall Bravo. For the US and Latin America designed Hombre pickup, essentially a variant Chevrolet S-10. The size and equipment of cabins identical Chevrolet.
In promising mini-vans Isuzu market represented Fargo Filly - analogue of "luxury" Nissan Elgrand. If the first sold in North America, the other - mainly in Japan. A delivery vans and minibuses Fargo Van / Fargo Bus, as well as a new family of Elf UT produce only for the domestic Japanese market and for export are not supplied. Fargo Van model is fully consistent with Nissan Urvan, a richly equipped passenger Fargo Bus differ from this model and light engineering elements of exterior design.
Rounding out the range of commercial vehicles with full weight up to 3.5 t vans, vans, pick-ups and trucks ERV series cabover Elf NHR- / NKR-series. Titled Elf 100 in the United States and Japan are selling Nissan Condor.
In 2000, the United States began production of diesel engines by DMAX, Ltd., and the company is General Motors Isuzu Commercial Truck, LLC was founded.
In May 2001, it was announced the new interim business plan Isuzu - V-Plan. Diesel Duramax 6600 was selected as one of the 10 best engines in the opinion of the Ward's Communications (the same happened in the next, 2002). Instead of V-Plan new three-year business plan was adopted.
Currently Isuzu according to increase the market demand, successfully developed diesel engines with improved environmental parameters. In accordance with the agreement reached between Isuzu and General Motors, Isuzu is actively working on diesel engines, GM group performing in the role of an expert in this field.
Some time ago, Isuzu announced a new line of full-size pickup trucks Isuzu D-MAX, designed with the active participation of the American concern General Motors. This project has representatives of both companies as one of the most important stages for almost 30 years of cooperation between the two automakers. In addition, the success of this new product will determine the fate of the company Isuzu, lately experiencing some financial difficulties. Car production is planned to expand on the GM plant in Thailand, which in the beginning will be the main consumer trends from Isuzu. Incidentally, in this country the company Isuzu plans to completely move out of Japan's production of pickups and SUVs.

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The FNB House Price Index is at 6.4 % August 2013 for the greater Gauteng. The House Price Index has reflected a growth of 10-15% y/y for July 2013 in Pretoria East, depending on the type of property....read more
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Within the last five years it is clear that the residential developments in The Orchards – an area in the north of Pretoria – have grown exponentially as demand increases. Developers and investors are joining the throngs of first-time buyers in snapping up the affordable land and houses available in The Orchard's suburb....read more


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These are recommended picture books, fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels for children for Native American Heritage Month.
Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale
K – Gr. 4. An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men. Caldecott Award winner, 1975.
The birchbark house
Gr. 2-5. Omakayas, a seven-year-old Native American girl of the Ojibwa tribe, lives through the joys of summer and the perils of winter on an island in Lake Superior in 1847.
Blue Jay Girl
Gr. 2 – 5. In long-ago California in the area populated by the various tribes of the Yokuts group, a young Yaudanchi girl who is troubled because of her impetuous nature turns to the tribe's shaman for advice on how to be less like a blue jay and more like a quail. Includes a glossary and facts about the Indians of the Tule River Indian Reservation.
Buffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story
K – Gr. 3. Traces the childhood, friendships and dangers experienced by Buffalo Bird Woman, a Hidatsa Indian born in 1839, whose community along the Missouri River in the Dakotas transitioned from hunting to agriculture.
The Christmas coat : memories of my Sioux childhood
Gr. K – 3. Virginia and her brother are never allowed to pick first from the donation boxes at church because their father is the priest, and she is heartbroken when another girl gets the beautiful coat that she covets. Based on the author's memories of life on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.
Chukfi Rabbit's Big, Bad Bellyache: A Trickster Tale
K – Gr. 3. Bear, Turtle, Fox, and Beaver agree to build Ms. Possum a new house, but Chukfi Rabbit says he is too busy to help until he hears there will be a Chocktaw feast afterwards and helps himself to a treat while the work is being done.
Cowboy up! : ride the Navajo rodeo
Gr. 1 – 5. Text and photographs present a close-up view at a Navajo rodeo.
Crazy Horse's vision
Gr. K – 3. A story based on the life of the dedicated young Lakota boy who grew up to be one of the bravest defenders of his people.
Ghost Hawk
Gr. 4 & up. At the end of a winter-long journey into manhood, Little Hawk returns to find his village decimated by a white man's plague and soon, despite a fresh start, Little Hawk dies violently but his spirit remains trapped, seeing how his world changes.
How I Became a Ghost: A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story
Gr. 5 & up. A Choctaw boy tells the story of his tribe's removal from the only land its people had ever known, and how their journey to Oklahoma led him to become a ghost--one with the ability to help those he left behind.
Jingle Dancer
Gr. K – 3. Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
Trickster: Native American tales: a graphic collection
Gr. 5 & up. More than twenty Native American tales, cleverly adapted into comic form.
Weaving a California tradition : a Native American basketmaker
Gr. 3 – 6. Follows an eleven-year-old Western Mono Indian, as she and her relatives prepare materials needed for basketweaving, make the baskets, and attend the California Indian Basketweavers Association's annual gathering.
Wounded Knee : an Indian history of the American West [by] Dee Brown ; adapted for young readers by Amy Ehrlich from Dee Brown's Bury my heart at Wounded Knee.
Gr. 4 & Up. Traces the white man's conquest of the Indians of the American West, emphasizing the causes, events, and effects of the major Indian Wars leading to the symbolic end of Indian freedom at Wounded Knee.


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Some of the University's most inspirational and life-changing research is now showcased online as part of its new research strategy.
Encouraging people to think differently about York, the University's new research strategy aims to make York one of the best places to conduct research in the world. The website is a key element of the strategy and highlights examples of York's particular academic strengths grouped under the University's new research themes as well as giving details of facilities and information about our consultancy work with external organisations. The themes are:
- creativity
- culture and communication
- environmental sustainability and resilience
- health and wellbeing
- justice and equality
- risk, evidence and decision making
- technologies for the future.
Researchers featured on the site include Professor Paul Kaye from the Centre for Immunology and Infection who is leading efforts to develop a vaccine for Leishmaniasis, a deadly tropical disease which kills thousands in some of the world's poorest countries; Professor Howard Wilson from the Department of Physics who is exploring the power of fusion as a carbon-free source of energy; and Judith Buchanan, Professor of Film and Literature who is breathing new life into forgotten black and white silent film classics from the early 1900s in the innovative 'Silents Now' project.
The site also explores the work of Dr Julie Rugg from York's Centre for Housing Policy, who led research confronting stereotype images of some social housing residents; it highlights studies by Dr Kathryn Arnold from the Environment Department who is examining how traces of pharmaceuticals in the water system could be affecting our wildlife; and it profiles our growing expertise in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science where developments in speech analysis are playing a key role in criminal investigations around the world.
We want to inspire our graduates and friends to think about the difference York makes to lives around the globe as a world-leading university and, in turn to think about getting involved in our alumni community. Together we can tackle major questions.
Mary Haworth, Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Alumni and friends who wish to support York's inspirational and life-changing research can visit the YorkSpace website, home of the York Alumni Association and Giving to York. Our Giving to York section highlights projects under each research theme that have been made possible or supported by philanthropy. It also includes projects that are currently seeking donations from our alumni and friends. For instance, the Chemistry at 50 Fund, under the Environmental Sustainability theme, is asking for gifts to help train the next generation of scientists. The Music at 50 Fund, under the Creativity theme, has been created to help support future generations of musicians.


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Treat Your Priorities As Priorities by Adebayo Abiodun
The needs of man are endless, this is a statement of fact, and one we can easily agree on. It's true that each and every one of us, regardless of our present state, desires to live a better life. These desires, predominantly luxurious, range from the desires to drive big cars, live in choice areas, fly first class etc. As good and as valid these desires may be, there's a need to understand how to properly go about them. A Yoruba adage says, when trees fall on each other, it is the one on top that you remove first. In economic terms, this is called 'scale of preference,' which simply means understanding how to arrange your needs in stratums.
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You see, one major hindrance to living the luxurious lives we desire as humans are our basic human needs. While we can put our desires on hold, doing the same to our basic needs is difficult, almost impossible. These needs are by their nature very essential to our sustenance and as such command urgent attention. This explains why the bulk of our limited resources are expended primarily on taking care of these needs. They are that important, and that is why they get to constrain us from splurging on luxurious desires. However, when basic needs are no longer our pressing concerns, we become capacitated to have the luxuries we desire.
Now, take for example, a man who is struggling with putting food on his table or can't pay his rent. Such a man putting money aside to buy a Mercedes Benz E class, unarguably, has his priorities out of place. Don't get me wrong, the Benz E class is a great ride, and I myself desire to own one. But then, putting such desires ahead of pressing needs only translates to misplaced priorities. It makes no difference at all how valid this man's reason for wanting the Benz is. Beyond his need for an exquisite car to drive around town are more pressing needs like food and shelter. And, believe me, you wouldn't know how badly you need a house till night falls and you have nowhere to lay your head.
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Now, imagine, for some seconds, that for the rest of your life you'd always have food, shelter, and clothing – some have argued mobile data belongs on this list too, lol. I am guessing the thought of such a secure and comfortable future alone is making you grin. So, take for another example, a man who has found how to make passive income pay for his basic needs. Such a man would be able to think clearly about how to put money together for whatever his soul desires. And, going after the luxuries his soul desires wouldn't translate to misplaced priority for the man in this example. The fact that basic human needs are no longer his immediate concern affords him this financial freedom.
All I'm trying to say is, your first goal should be how to sort out your basic human needs. These are more pressing than every of your other needs and should be treated as the priorities that they are. Only when these basic needs have been sorted out should you allow yourself focus on chasing after your other desires. Sorting these needs out should be what determines how much leeway you have on your quest to attain your desires of luxuries. No good will ever come out of putting your desires for a better life before your basic human needs. Be smart.
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P.S. I would love to answer your questions. Send them to me as a mail at firstname.lastname@example.com. Thanks for reading.
Adebayo Abiodun is a teacher and a writer. You can connect with him on Instagram @Oluwalere. You can also send him a mail at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Marshmallow fluff is a spreadable marshmallow cream that closely resembles a whipped and sweetened cloud!
3 large egg whites
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Yield: About 5 cups
1. Beat egg whites together until light and frothy using an electric stand mixer with the whisk attachment. With the mixer running, slowly pour in 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until soft peaks form.
2. In a large saucepan, combine 1/3 cup water, corn syrup, and remaining 2/3 cup sugar. Place over medium heat and cook until boiling. Start cooking over medium heat stirring occasionally but never taking your eyes off it. Raise heat to medium high and continue cooking until mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, about 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer, it will take about 10-15 minutes. (The hot syrup may bubble up the sides, turn heat down briefly or remove pan from heat, once the syrup goes back down raise heat and continue cooking.)
3. Drape an old, clean kitchen towel over the front and side of the mixer, leaving one side open to pour in the syrup. With the mixer on low, slowly add hot syrup to egg-white mixture ( make sure kids and pets are not nearby, this could scar you for life, people(!) and scares the living daylights out of me!). Increase mixer speed to high and continue beating for 6-8 minutes. Add vanilla and continue to beat until mixture looks like marshmallow cream, 2-4 minutes more.
Allow to cool, spoon and store in tightly sealed jars in the refrigerator up to a month.
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Year: 2008
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Body Type: SUV
Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray
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"I can't count the times I viscerally wanted to attack, deform and maim the language I was taught to hate myself in," says a character in Ntozake Shange's new choreoplay, "Lost in Language and Sound," which recently premiered in New York City. But the award-winning playwright, 65, is in a new battle with language, her body, and the technology that's supposed to make life easier.
The New York Times recently profiled Shange and her battle against a neurological disorder called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy that's left her unable to write or type without difficulty. The disorder came after a pair of strokes that left her temporarily unable to read.
"I can't work on a computer and I can't write very well, either," Shange told the Times. "It sort of feels empty, not like I'm swollen with words. I feel like there's an astringent being applied to my body so that everything is getting very tight and I can't release it right this minute."
"Spell-check ruins my work," she added. "It fixes all my slang and dialect into standard English. So I'm caught in a tangle of technology that feels very foreign to me. My characters don't talk necessarily in a normal American way of talking. They talk a little different. So I'm having a struggle with the grammar."
Shange is most known for her hit 1975 choreoplay "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is Enuf" and later advised filmmaker Tyler Perry in his 2010 film adaptation of the play. Both were wildly successful.
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A new Academy of English in Zaragoza opened its doors this month, offering a new methodology of language learning. Number16 School, located on the street of San Miguel of the Aragonese capital, proposes a form of learning-oriented English in conversation structured and guided called Speak your Mind. This new methodology is totally different to traditional classes that everyone has received in school or college and introduces a more contemporary approach, helping students and professionals to express themselves in the foreign language in a matter of weeks. Leave forgotten homework or boring grammar classes since everything will be learned in the classroom in a dynamic way. The method Speak your Mind simply emphasizes speaking, so that students can obtain real results in a short time. The lessons are effective and suitable for any level, from beginners to advanced, and will help with the speech of the language, as well as pronunciation. Gemma O'Reilly, Director of studies of Number16 School added: I am sure that our native teachers and myself will be able to help hundreds of people in our community and Number16 will undoubtedly collaborate with other local companies, organizing events around the theme of learning English. Responsible for development of Number16 School Sergio says: I have to confess that ever I found it easy to learn English, especially when you have to read pages and pages of grammar at the College.
I spent a year in the United Kingdom and it was then when realized me that the only way to learn a language perfectly is practicing, repeating and when teachers talk to actual speed Street. Study in a school that used a methodology of learning English as Speak your Mind. That's when I thought that Zaragoza needed an Academy type Number16 based on conversation and official exams. So people living in Zaragoza have the possibility to learn English as fast as if you were living in the United Kingdom.


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I want to remind everyone that this weekend we will not have our normal classes at the Roanoke Rec. Center. I have arranged for our students to attend a semi open sparring and training event at North Texas Karate Academy in Bridgeport TX. The training is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and run until 1:00 p.m. or so. You do not have to stay for the full time.
I met sensei Starnes through the AKATO (our parent American Karate TKD organization), and finding a like minded instructor in the martial arts we have become friends and slowly have worked to open up training opportunities for our schools. Sensei Starnes has been a guest instructor out at our school teaching a great class on sparring, I in turn have helped teach his senior students who are attending the AKATO Kobudo (traditional weapons) program. We have had each other sit on belt exam boards for our students so we could see the skill levels of our schools.
Both of our schools have strengths and weaknesses and I believe compliment one another. Our school has a much bigger emphasis on kata, self defense, and weapons work, while his school has a much bigger emphasis on sparring. Sensei Starnes's school is also networked in with several smaller martial art schools out in our area that he has known for years where our school is fairly isolated in regards to cross training with other karate students.
Training with other students is very important, in fact I believe it is vital to a student's proper development. As a student learning the martial arts in my instructors private dojo we were very insular and my instructor recognizing the need for us to train with others arranged for us to attend other classes so we could train with others students. As an instructor today I still go to outside training opportunities, such as last weekend to the Iain Abernethy camp, to give me a wider view of the martial arts and to interact with different like minded instructors.
This semi open sparring session is just that, a chance for our students (your kids) to go and face some of their fears. Sparring others is fun for some students but to others it can be very unsettling. It is the fear of the unknown, it is the fear of how will I match up, will I get hurt, will I win, etc. etc. Unlike team sports where a person of lesser ability can hide in the team (so to speak) out on the mat it is one on one, it is up to the individual student to stand up and do their best. Sensei Starnes has arranged for 2-3 other like minded schools to be there as well so it will be a controlled environment with other black belts watching over the students and running the matches. I refer to this being a semi open because other schools are involved, but students can't come in from just any school without being invited.
Attendance at this training event is NOT mandatory, your child won't be held back from testing etc. etc. It is free, there are no trophies, no awards it is just a chance for you child to face their fear and to get an opportunity to spar with different students and to test themselves against other students. It is sensei Starnes and mine's goal, if our students have a good time and learn together, to open up more opportunities such as this and to change or rotate locations, so in the future we might be hosting a sparring session like this as well.
But first we need to have good participation to see if we can proceed. If you are interested and you child will be attending please email me so I can get a count. This is also a good opportunity for your child if they are planning to compete in October at the annual AKATO tournament (the one tournament we attend each year) to experience sparring with others but in a non competitive way, it helps to get the butterflies out prior to the tournament. I'll be sending out and posting directions soon. Here is a link to sensei Starnes's school.


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Charities almost never have good evidence that what they want to spend money on is better than what poor people would choose to spend the money on if they just got the cash themselves. I certainly don't trust myself to know what the world's poorest people need most.
I've been profoundly lucky to never experience the kind of extreme poverty that billions of people worldwide have to endure. I have no idea what I would spend a cash transfer from GiveDirectly on if I were in Jacklin's shoes. Would I spend it on school fees? Maybe! Or maybe I'd use it to supplement my food budget. Or save for a new house. I really don't know.
You know who does have a good sense of the needs of poor people like Jacklin? Poor people like Jacklin. They have a very good idea of what they need. And you should only give something other than cash if you are confident you know the recipients' needs better than they do.
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Unless you've been living under a rock or in a world without Twitter – in which case, congratulations, you're more in touch with reality than the rest of us at this point – you'll be aware that Drake's third album, Nothing Was The Same, has leaked.
With more radio hits than Kanye West's Yeezus, more relevance than Jay Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail and less J. Cole than J. Cole's Born Sinner, it already feels like the biggest rap record of the year and it's not even out yet. But does it warrant that status, or is it just the most indulgent album yet by radio hip-hop's most likely serial killer? FACT's Tom Lea, John Twells, Joseph Morpurgo, Chal Ravens, Chris Kelly, Lauren Martin and Brad Rose discuss.
[ed's note: Both Brad and Lauren's Skype connections died at different points around page two, which is why they don't contribute to the end]
Tom Lea: I think a good jumping off point would be the interview Drake gave in GQ, where he says that on the first two albums, love was the only thing he was missing, and that on this album he's okay with that and enjoying it. To me that doesn't add up, especially considering the album's second half – it seems like a less content record than Take Care.
John Twells: That [what Drake says] is patently untrue. This record sounds more contented in a way than Take Care – he's clearly got more money, which is a big part of it – but the plastic-y, slightly surreal serial killer aspect to his music which has been present since the very first record is really highlighted here more than on anything he's ever done. It's the focus of the record, more so than the mopey, sad boy kind of thing.
Joseph Morpurgo: I'd say that his persona on this record is the opposite of the serial killer, which is the jock. This is the album where it becomes transparent that rather than this excoriating truth-teller giving us a glimpse into the wranglings of his soul, the sad boy moping is a strategy and a ruse rather than any an actual insight into a twisted mind or a broken heart.
Brad Rose: I think that's true. To me, he's not sensitive, he's just an asshole. And it's really coming through on this album.
Lauren Martin: I think it's telling that this album came out very close to Kiss Land. There's so many overlaps, even in the tone of their voice. It's this beta male complex that's going on, and it's starting to get really creepy.
JT: Let's be fair, Kiss Land is way creepier.
TL: Even in terms of the production they're similar though, both are very lurid and high-res compared to what came before them, which brings that whole aspect of it to life. It makes it seem more real and more sinister.
Chal Ravens: The first track on NWTS is the one with the Whitney sample, right? How serial killer is that?
LM: What do you actually mean by the serial killer persona, though? Not just the fact that it's creepy – what makes it serial killer creepy?
JT: Since day one, listening to Drake's music has felt like leafing through a catalogue. Everything's posed for the camera, and that probably comes from being a child actor – you can't shake that very easily, I would have thought. Everything has been manipulated so carefully, it's so pristine, there are no missteps. I mean, it links back to the rumours about him having a contract that girls sign before they go back to his pad – everything is really stage-managed, and that comes across as being sociopathic. You start listening to it in the context of everything being a move, which he actually does allude to. People don't act like that, they fuck up and make mistakes all the time, and although Drake does talk about that it feels like a ruse – it's like a chess game.
LM: I was thinking about the hooks on this record, and they're nothing like the hooks on other records. I'm starting to question how good a hook-writer he is – like Kanye is far superior, I keep thinking of this in terms of Yeezus. The hooks on Drake's previous records, particularly Take Care, were almost meme bait, they were so constructed and all the tracks centred around them. This album feels like he's deliberately not trying to write hooks, and I think it's fallen on its ass. Something's not working for me with this record, and I need to figure it out.
JT: I think it's on 'Furthest Thing', he's really starting to sound like Kevin Gates. Kevin Gates was clearly very influenced by Drake, and now it seems like Drake… Well, I don't know if he has a team that plays him music that's relevant, it wouldn't surprise me.
LM: You seen his blog? Obviously he does.
CK: That's how he got Sampha on the record.
LM: That's a beautiful track.
TL: I think it's the only one saving the second half of the album, without that it's a bit of a disaster.
JT: Well 'Pound Cake' is ruined by the worst verse that Jay Z has ever done, which is saying something.
LM: The way Jay Z smacks his lips on it makes me want to die.
TL: This is the thing with Jay now, it's not just the awful lyrics, there are these little things he does, these smug little gesticulations that you can sense, and they're awful. Magna Carta's full of them.
JT: Well would you want to hear Donald Trump rapping on a track? No, but that is exactly what we've got.
LM: This is the fascinating thing though, NWTS's big two rap features are Jay Z and Birdman, and they're both so throwaway. In terms of lyrical content and the tone that it sets, they're completely pointless. But I think he's making a point about trying to build a legacy with this album; I think that's what he's trying to do. He says on the first track that he's not trying to make radio hits but they'll play them anyway – this is his first shot at trying to build a legacy with an album, and that's why he has Birdman and Jay Z on there, because of their legacies. He's flexing his muscles, like 'I can get them, their verses will be shit but you'll still love this record'. Half the album is a total muscle flex, seriously.
TL: He did that on Take Care to an extent, he had Stevie Wonder on the album just to play harmonica. There's always been an ego thing there.
LM: Well we can't say that rappers don't have their egos in mind when they make records. But I feel that in this album he's particularly flexing that legacy aspect of it.
JT: He mentions it on the record, the line about I'll see you in a decade. He's clearly saying, not necessarily that he is one of those guys, but that he's going to be one.
JM: I think that's an important part of why this album, in some aspects, can be seen as a failure. We've talked already about how much the appeal of Drake's early work depends on him being the kid coming up, and trying, and striving, and being a semi-avatar for the listener, who relates to his awkwardness. But on this record, because he's become Drake the conglomerate… I'm not sure he ever had an underdog quality, but he had something that's rooted in the realms of man, whereas here he tries to push himself as a celestial being, or more likely, a brand. A free-floating, spiritless brand, and he becomes bland in the process.
TL: With both the Drake as brand thing, and also the stage-managed aspect that we talked about, I'm just not sure he's smart enough to pull it off for a whole album. On 'Own It', he wails about "next time we fuck I don't wanna fuck, I wanna make love", and then less than a minute later he's saying "niggas talk more than bitches these days", apparently with no sense of irony or self-awareness, and it just doesn't work together. Whereas Kanye, with Yeezus… There are still contradictions there, but it's because he's mad and he's got no filter, so you root for him in a way that you just don't with Drake on this album.
JM: When Drake gets it right, he's exceptionally good at ambiguity, pulling in two directions at the same time. The best example of that on this album is 'Started from the Bottom', which is an endlessly catchy club banger that feels utterly terrified and isolated and alone. When he nails that Janus-faced thing of being vulnerable and world-conquering at the same time, he is really good, but that deft pulling in two directions that he used to do so well, 90% of the time that gets away from him here.
JT: 90% of the time?
JM: I'd say so. I obviously haven't statistically broken this down, minute by minute, but in my opinion there are two strong songs on this album and the rest is a grayscale wash. 'Started from the Bottom' and 'Hold On, We're Going Home', they're the only two that feel like that have texture and colour, the rest of them just feel like a heavily-watered watercolour.
JT: What?! 'Wu Tang Forever' is genius.
CR: OK, no one's really said anything about why NWTS is good but now people are getting defensive about it. What's good about it?
JT: I think it's good. Comparing it to the other records, I don't necessarily think it's as good as Take Care, but Take Care took a while to grab me in the way that it did. It took a fair few listens. But this does lull really significantly, both in the middle before 'Hold On, We're Coming Home' and then it really, really falls into the dirt towards the end. Those are negatives, but there's more than enough high points to make it a good record – I really enjoy listening to this record, and it's got a lot of really, really strong tracks. A couple of tracks here are maybe better than anything on Take Care. And I like the fact it's not full of hooks – I like the fact that a lot of these tracks are just musings. And as for the production, 40 sounds better than ever.
TL: I completely agree with John. When I first listened to Take Care, I thought that you could easily cut six or seven tracks off it, but as time's gone on that's down to two or three. I think the first half of this album's very good, then it falls off, but 'Tuscan Leather' is one of the best things he's ever done. And you're right, 40 sounds unreal on it. It's funny that you'll get a bunch of dance music fans who'll turn their noses up at this album, but 40 does low-end better than any of their favourite producers.
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LM: The thing that struck me about the production is that it's really spooky, and really cagey, and really disorientating. Apart from low-end or whatever, what do people think about the production overall, compared to past Drake records? I think that he's tried so hard to build an album, from start to finish, and the fact that it lulls is quite telling… But is it the production that causes that, or Drake on his own, or a combination? What are people's takes on 40 and Drake as a team?
TL: I think it lulls because of Drake – I don't think he has the hooks to carry it through here. I think 40's production is almost more hooky than it's ever been; as you say, it's quite eerie, but there are also these almost Just Blaze-esque moments to it, which are quite buried but they're there. And if it was carried by someone with better hooks, which traditionally Drake has been, then I think it could work. You mentioned meme bait before, and one thing Drake's always been incredibly good at, whether it's YOLO or No New Friends or whatever, is having these throwaway lines that stick around and take on a life of their own. I don't even see what could do that from this album.
CK: Flexible? Plus, 'Started from the Bottom' is on the record, and has dominated the conversation for the last however many months. I think Drake still has it, whether it's in hooks or not I don't know.
LM: This is the thing though, YOLO's the biggest fucking thing ever, right, and that was just a throwaway line. I'm listening to this record and I'm not trying to find a hook, but I can't even see a smaller, lesser equivalent to something like that. I'm struggling with this record to find the few lines, or few moments, that could define it. I feel like there are a lot of choices, but no clear winner or two.
CK: I think that's how it works – I know it's stage-managed and controlled on his part, but is he actually in the studio going 'ok, this is the line that Twitter's going to make into a hashtag'? It is a little organic, at least.
JM: It definitely doesn't have the pained sloganeering that Jay-Z had on his last record. The earworms do at least feel like they've been raised on organic soil rather than grown in an earworm factory.
CK: Jay-Z is this close to having a song with a hashtag in the title, and Drake is staying away from that. That's good at least.
TL: Does anyone else find the Wu-Tang thing really put on?
JT: No! I wanted to reference that specifically, because we were talking about the production and the mood of the record, and I think the mood of the record is perhaps a lot more important than the things he's saying. The mood, for me, seems most influenced by Wu-Tang – you're right, he mentions it a lot and it's pretty trite, but the usage of this spooky, off-key piano stuff, and the way that the samples are chopped, it seems like him and 40 have spent the last year sitting around listening to a lot of Wu-Tang, and letting it influence the mood of the entire album.
LM: Elements of the Wu-Tang thing seem incredibly forced to me, I mean this is the guy who has a tattoo of Aaliyah's face on his back. And he was a child when she was releasing her records. I'm struggling a little bit with the sincerity of his hero worship.
TL: It feels like he's rewriting his own history. I can't remember him ever really referencing Wu-Tang before, and now he's got all these lines about being a kid listening to Cappadonna or whatever.
LM: This is my point about him trying so hard to build a legacy with this album, he's referencing legacy rap artists here.
JT: Is anything he says genuine though? Him or 40 have clearly been listening to a lot of Wu-Tang around the making of this record – are we questioning the authenticity of him saying that he's into it, or are we questioning the fact that he's saying he's always been into it?
LM: I don't think it's that he's into it, he's allowed to like what he likes and I'm sure he likes a ton of music that doesn't get anywhere near this album. But by labouring the Wu-Tang point and by labouring the legacy point, it feels a little bit trite. Something I really want to talk about with this album is the way that Drake talks about relationships. Listening to this record, the way he talks about women, and what they do post-Drake, is really messing with me. The way he says like, 'oh well, after me you got married and had kids – poor you'. Drake, just because a women has had sex with you doesn't mean she owes you anything. It seems like he can't complete a relationship narrative, everything eventually falls by the wayside.
JT: You're right to link it to The Weeknd, because that narrative is very similar across the two albums.
JM: With the parallels between this and Kiss Land, what's interesting about both these records is that Kiss Land really relies on context to work or not work. The fact that Abel Tesfaye went from being this enigmatic, half-shadowy figure that we never quite got a read on gave so much to Trilogy, and after he was outed, Kiss Land feels so meagre by comparison. If you're going to try and create a very personal, personalised, emotionally wrought aesthetic, then people have to believe in it. People stopped believing in The Weeknd, and I wonder if Drake will undergo that process in the coming months.
CR: It's a classic problem, but now he's a few records in it feels like he doesn't have anything to say – nothing that he hasn't said before in slightly different ways.
CK: But how many stories has Drake had his entire career? No one respects me, he's got a chip on his shoulder, he's got his friends who he'll hang out with and he'll never forget, and he has problems with relationships – even before he had money from music that's been his narrative. The relationship thing is troubling, but I don't think it's any more or less troubling than it has been on previous Drake albums.
LM: But the way he talked about relationships beforehand, I feel was very much… about groupies, or whatever, but on this album it's so fucking bitter, some of the things he talks about. This unnamed, unmentionable slew of women who he sleeps with, apparently, and he's so bitter about the fact that they have their own lives post-Drake.
JT: It's bitter in a way that, say, 808s & Heartbreak isn't. 808s had similar stories, but filled with regret for the fact that these people went and had their own lives while Kanye was still stuck in this cycle of fame. This comes across as the absolute opposite of that, it isn't regret but resent. It's interesting that it's two similarly meteoritic characters who have quite similar personalities, but Kanye has the bad guy character for whatever reason, whereas Drake has this soft, nice guy image. But if you listen closely to the way that they talk about relationships and talk about their lives, it's closer to the opposite of their public persona.
JM: There's a surprising amount of crossover in the way that they talk about relationships, but where Yeezus came out with this kind of wham bam, endlessly brutal succession of digs, with Drake I find it as offensive but it's the insidiousness of it that makes it worse. You know in American Pie, the one who joins the choir in order to get off with Mila Suvari? This feels like that but without the redemptive ending.
CR: Is there a redemptive ending to American Pie? I guess Drake just needs to get laid, then he'll have his redemption.
JM: This feels like the album where the virulent, if not misogyny, then certainly objectification and one-track mindedness that he's got… it's where the sensitivity becomes crocodile tears.
LM: Another thing that I'm really struggling with is his flow? I know that sounds like a boring thing to talk about, but I can't decide whether he's trying so hard to sound like he's trying hard, or whether he's trying so hard to sound effortless, but I feel that there's not as much cadence and melody and intrigue in his flow as he had on previous records. I think he's trying so hard to prove that he's now a rapper who made amazing r'n'b records and now he's making the rap record, that his flow's become really try-hard. It's almost devoid of melody. It's quite dull and forced.
JT: It sounds like he's responding to critics who say he's not a good rapper. On those early albums he wasn't one, in a technical sense, but it's kind of what made them good, and so addictive.
TL: He sounded so natural on them, too, whereas something like 'Worst Behaviour' here just feels really forced.
JM: I think some of that is a product of the fact that for the last year, in the public eye at least, he's been having a succession of fairly regular guest spots – he's been working as a short-form guest verse writer, and doing quite well at it, but now he's come back to writing long-form – three, four minute structured songs – he's struggling at it.
JT: Well in that case he's part of a long lineage of rappers who study the craft so much that they become totally unlistenable, like Yelawolf. It seems like the more time he's put into perfecting his craft, the less natural it's become. You can hear rap tropes much more here, like 'oh, I know where he picked that up from', whereas on past albums even if something didn't work it was more like 'oh, well that's Drake's thing, that's what he does'. Now it sounds like very specific, learned elements from the rap sphere are raising their head. I don't know if you can criticise his flow – I mean he's nailed those guest verses in the past year, he's made them his own, 'No New Friends' may as well be a Drake track…
CK: There's that line about "working like I have a twin", and it's true – him and 2 Chainz seem to have guested on every track released between their albums. But as Drake's become more workmanlike and his flow's become more laboured, it's losing its emotion and its personality. He's the opposite of Kanye again in that sense.
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JM: It feels a little bit like this is Drake's Macbeth album. This is what happens when someone spends their life wanting power and trying to get there and not being qualified to do so or having a birthright to do so finally finds themself in the position of being the biggest star in the world and needing to live up to that. And I think this will potentially open cans of worms for other artists, it's like the guy who shouldn't be in charge is.
CR: He's the Thane of Toronto?
TL: It's all gone Breaking Bad.
JT: The Breaking Bad reference is pretty astute, we've seen his rise from famous to more famous – you know, started from the middle – and the façade has become more and more his persona, to the point where he's actually living this disgusting, shiny, diamond-encrusted dream and he doesn't know what to with it.
CK: I think there's a self-awareness to it, though. We were talking earlier about him putting himself in the lineage of other rappers, and of hip-hop – does have any opinion on the 'Mo Money, Mo Problems' verse [which Drake appropriates on 'Worst Behaviour']?
TL: It's probably most explicit on the Mase verse, but it feels like he's got the hip-hop canon in the back of his mind throughout the album. Even in the album's sequencing, it's like he's desperately trying to make a classic – it starts off seeming immaculately sequenced but then it just sinks under its own weight. He makes the Martin Scorsese comparison early on, which is actually quite apt in terms of what 40 does, but for an album that's trying to be cinematic, and openly trying to be something you'll remember a decade from now, it really does finish with a whimper. Not just the Jay Z verse, the whole thing kind of tails off.
CR: Content-wise, it's pretty thin. We've said his flow's improved but become less interesting, and he's struggling for things to say – he can't just talk about nothing and make it sound interesting, he's not got that kind of lyrical ability. It's too long, and it disappears without you even feeling like he's said what he's come to say. You're not sure what it's even about, in the way that you could say what Take Care was about.
TL: It's also not that long – it just feels really long. That's probably the most damning thing you could ever say about an album.
JT: It feels longer than Take Care, but it isn't. The tracks feel more laboured as it goes on, which tends to make you want to go back to the beginning of the album rather than play the whole thing through, which is a really bad look for an album that purports to be very narrative-driven.
CK: Ending with 'Pound Cake' just leaves such a bad taste in your mouth, and then tacking on 'Paris Morton Music 2' at the end… they start to feel like bonus tracks that don't need to be there.
CR: I think he's chosen that as the closer because… you know, constantly having tracks that turn into other tracks, it's this big cinematic idea – The Weeknd did it, Kendrick does it – but I don't feel that he's saying anything that ties one track to the next that's particularly interesting.
CK: There's that impressionist thing to it where from afar it has that tone, and that cinematic quality, but it doesn't have the detail to back them up.
TL: Kendrick's an interesting comparison that we've not talked about, because the way Drake approaches this album is a lot like Kendrick approached Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City. There's a lot of that album which, on paper, could be a slog, but he's interesting enough and fills the tracks with enough twists and enough detail to keep you listening.
JT: The difference with Kendrick's record is that he had something very specific to say. He approached that album with a definite concept and a narrative, and throughout you find yourself listening to the lyrics because you're interested in what he has to say. Whether or not what he was saying was true or not, that's for a different conversation, but they were interesting stories and they were interestingly padded out. Whatever Drake's narrative is here, he feels like he's manipulated it for his own means, and it's not interesting. It's not gripping. It's not interesting for anyone who isn't there with him, that's the problem.
CR: Compared to Kendrick, I mean I can't relate to anything on Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City, it's set in Compton, but I feel like I can relate to him, and the way he reacts to things, and I feel like I can get into his mind-space. With Drake, despite the fact that he's from outside that traditional hip-hop background, I can't relate to anything he's saying.
TL: It's telling that with the Kendrick album, he can start it with what's on paper quite an down-beat track, with no hook, followed by a two minute skit before 'Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe' and you're still listening. Drake starts this album with 'Tuscan Leather', which is a great track, but it sets a tone and a pace that he can't keep up.
JT: I disagree with that, because I don't think that's the best track on the album. Drake makes a big deal about 'Tuscan Leather' being an amazing intro, and it is, but…
CR: He even acknowledges it during the song, you're only two minutes into the album and he references that fact that you're thinking 'wow, long intro'. It's like Drake, stop thinking about what other people are going to think about you all of the time!
JT: Isn't that the essence of this album? His perception of other people's perception of him. It comes back to the catalogue thing, all his characters are mannequins and he wants everything to be absolutely perfect. He wants you to walk through his rap Ikea and see everything as this motionless, lifeless void.
TL: In that sense is there more of a comparison to be made between this album and Magna Carta than there is Yeezus? He's less obnoxious with it than Jay, but in the same way that Magna Carta is this horrific roll-call of reference points, from Picasso to Oceans Eleven, 'Strange Fruit' to Tom Ford, and it's all given the same level of gravity, Drake wheels out Will Smith and Wu-Tang, this '90s canon that he's now decided he's in debt to. They might as well be Tuscan leather couches too.
CR: "Donate a million to some children, that's just how I'm feeling". Just any old children, Drake?
CK: There's no detail, there's nothing.
JT: That feels as false a statement as anything else on the album. But that's what I love about Drake – this is an album that claims to be indebted to '90s rap that could never have been made in the '90s, when rap was 100% concerned with authenticity – you had to come from the right place, you had to know the right people, have the right background, and whether you made it up or not, it was harder to check up on. Authenticity was the key to success, whereas Drake's inauthenticity is his own key to success, yet he's referencing an era that he either doesn't know about it… or at least, he can't hold up against. And he addresses this, he's said 'this isn't a hip-hop album, I don't make real rap records' or whatever. But here he's made what he thinks can be construed as his most rap album yet, yet it's also his most removed from what rap used to be. His hokey '90s references are even hokier when you have that in mind.
TL: There's a lot to criticise, but it's still half a good record.
JT: And it's better than a hell of a lot of rap records this year. Maybe it's not on the same level as Yeezus, which was completely unexpected where as this was entirely expected – this sounds like a Drake album, whereas Yeezus didn't sound like a Kanye record, or much else at that. Maybe Death Grips, but that's a conversation for another day. I think Drake is way more predictable than he would like to be seen as being.
TL: Again throughout Yeezus, despite all his obvious faults, I find myself rooting for Kanye. You get these American Psycho comparisons, but there's no way that Kanye West could be a psychopath, even if he'd like to think he could. He can't hold stuff back; he's not got enough of a filter to be calculated, and that's why I think Yeezus works. When you read about how he wrote the lyrics for the record, didn't he do six tracks over a weekend? And some of the lines aren't even by him, he just had this revolving cast of people throwing lyrics and suggestions into the mix.
JT: Yeah, King Louie wrote some of them.
TL: Right, this whole lyrical think tank which features fucking King Louie! But it works, they're raw ideas that read like unfiltered thoughts, and they sound great. Drake has clearly overthought so much of this album, but it falls down in some really obvious, universal ways.
CR: I will not defend the Kanye record one inch, I think it's ghastly, but at least it's the sound of a guy who is ridiculously rich and ridiculously successful, and can do what the fuck he wants – so he does what the fuck he wants. Drake could do something equally weird, but he doesn't.
JT: Drake wouldn't do a record like Yeezus, because he always feels like he's up against this cast of detractors. Whereas Kanye had the backpackers on his side, then he proved himself in pop – he's got nothing to prove. He always has people talking shit about him, but they're talking shit about his personality rather than his canon.
TL: He's got that great combination of having nothing left to prove but also having burnt a shitload of bridges, so he just doesn't care.
JT: Exactly, and Drake really cares – that's the one thing that comes across here more than anything. He cares about what people think of him, and what people think about his music, and how it's going to be remembered in the future. Kanye's like 'I made this in two weeks, this is punk, fuck it. If you like it you like it, if you don't you don't, radio's not gonna play it – fuck you.' Drake's more like 'well, radio's not gonna play this… but they are, and sort of fuck you but I'd actually really like everyone to like this and I'd really like them to call it the greatest album ever.'
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The bullet is through the church, or so it is (literally) said in the Netherlands: the nationalization of SNS Reaal, which was expected, is now a fact. The first interesting development is that the Dutch budget deficit increases to 3,3% or in other words: over the limit set by the EU. But Finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem says this nationalization was inevitable, because the bank would have gone bankrupt otherwise, and very soon too.
Regarding the junior/subordinate bonds:
Het ministerie van Financiën onteigent de investeerders die achtergestelde leningen hebben gegeven aan SNS Reaal. Dat scheelt de schatkist volgens Dijsselbloem een miljard euro. De Nederlandse banken moeten ook bijdragen aan de overname.
In other words – the Finance ministry disowns the investors that had subordinate loans to SNS Reaal, which apparently makes a difference of 1 billion (shareholders are also not protected). Also the other Dutch banks are supposed to contribute to the nationalization – they have to pay banking fee of 1 billion. But in exchange, they can take more time to fill a fund that is meant to protect the accounts of normal account holders.
I am not sure if this write-down of subordinate bonds is the issue referred to by Fitch, but the whole episode is quite dramatic, especially since the bank received support in 2008 already, and the Dutch financial system doesn't yet seem any more stable.


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In what was an unexpected update, Niantic, the developer behind Pokémon Go, revealed the newest game update will bring more realistic augmented reality to the game, thanks to Apple's ARkit development software.
That's right, android users are getting left behind for now as Niantic works to develop a feature exclusive to Apple devices.
This new feature will begin to implement ARkit, apples new flagship development kit for developers to utilize AR more fluently.
For example, according to Niantic, Pokémon GO will use the new technology to make Pokémon occupy a fixed point in space, allowing players to walk up close to The Pokémon and observe it from all angles instead of The Pokémon just floating around in the air.
Beyond cosmetics, players will now be able to essentially sneak up on Pokémon and gain a greater amount of experience and chance to catch The Pokémon depending on their awareness level.
Awareness level is a new feature inside battles. It is represented by a bar at the bottom that raises if the player gets too close to The Pokémon during the battle, or makes too many quick moves.
Niantic said players will have to be careful trying to sneak up on Pokémon like Charizard but will find it easier to sneak up on Pokémon like Snorlax.
After testing the new update, I can personally say it is somewhat buggy. Pokémon appeared on top of objects as an overlay and didn't quite look like they were sitting on the ground like I imagined.
"This is our first step toward making AR capabilities in Pokémon GO even more awesome, opening up the framework for greater AR experiences in the future."
Overall, the new feature adds a layer of depth to the game, even if it is just cosmetic in nature.


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: RE: I'm really not sure what recorder I've got here.
From: rinty (rinty_at_freeuk.com)
Date: 2004-06-11
Hi Aman, that's what I've done, I've not finished yet, so can't tell
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Hi everyone, we're both very proud to present our first mini make-up movie for ThandieKay.
This was such fun, we re-worked the Lavender eyes I created for Thandie when we first met on a Vogue shoot (read about that here) , just after her Bafta win 8 years ago.
We hope you like it!
Lavender Love from ThandieKay on Vimeo.
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Hi Ladies,
I love the idea of the website being a woman of colour myself and had been looking forward to it going live. I also love the tutorials except that you don't give any tips, what brushes you use or the colours/brands (ideally a combination of high end and high street). I am not sure you'll appreciate it, but the gold standard is Lisa Eldridge's tutorials – she gives products to use for white, mixed race, darker skin tones for most of her tutorials even if she uses predominantly white models. Please put down at least the names/brands of the make up you use if not providing links to it!
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Really enjoyed watching the video! Well done to all… Fab! xxxSeptember 19, 2013 at 5:22 am
ThandieKay is already my go to beauty blog, it's amazing!
Can you recommend a lavender/purple eyeliner? I have a similar skin tone to Thandie's.
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text: Move over computer virus, there's a new threat in town: Ransomware. This virus will lock you out of your computer files until you pay up. CNNMoney's Jose Pagliery, in his article "The new plague: Computer viruses that extort you" writes "Ransomware, a particularly annoying breed of computer virus, is spreading like the plague." You can read his article here.


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In February, Ouimet Alum Erik Robinson '10 ventured out on an adventure of a lifetime as he traveled to Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, "the roof of Africa," as a fundraiser for Ouimet Scholarships!
Robinson graduated from Methodist University's Professional Golf Management program and is now an Assistant Golf Professional at Morris County Golf Club in Morristown, New Jersey. While he considers himself a climber, he had never set his sights on a mountain as high or so dangerous.
Before the climb began, Erik was able to see Africa's best wildlife, including lions, zebras and elephants. He also squeezed in a round of golf, tipping his caddie a lot more than the $2.50 fee! Check out his photos here!
The climb officially began on February 1, and Erik made it to the day six camp of seven (15,000 feet) before having to descend early due to a ruptured eardrum. While he unfortunately wasn't able to reach the summit, Erik says he "loved it, would do it again, and had a great experience!"
Thank you, Erik, for surpassing your fundraising goal and reaching nearly $2,500 for Ouimet Scholarships! You can read more about the climb schedule and donate to Erik's epic expedition here!
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Saw the doc about my hip/leg? and he thinks it's bursitis also, and gave me a shot too. I told him the other one had done that, but he said he was going deeper, so we'll see. I was soooo glad it doesn't seem to be the hip! I was already planning what to do when I had the replacement,,,lololol.
J went with me, and has gone to get his ice packs for me. I'll need them for about 3 days, he said. I started taking 2 tramadol too, not just one. If that doesn't work, i'll call the doc back and get some vicodin. (Not telling my son,,,)
I've been getting up with nausea every morning,,,i know, morning sickness,,, and I have no idea why. I don't take any pills til I eat, now, hoping that will fix the problem.
OKKKK no more!!! Enough about sick, hurt, etc....
The Voice came on last nite to show who was eliminated, and,,,the cable was out for some of my channels,,,and yeah, that was one of them...I have a small tv in the room with my desk top hooked to my antenna, sooo, that's where I watched it. They are still off today. Sorry cable,,,always has been.
I don't know what happened to my recorder. I went to it to watch So You Think You Can Dance later, and it wasn't on it. I know I set it, but don't know anything else. I think I did the date wrong.
Hate to do a post that is all about stuff like this, so ,,,, be back when I can do better. Yall tc, and


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ERCOT's Robbie Searcy says this is pre-emptive.
"Even though the Electric Reliability Council of Texas isn't in an energy emergency situation yet, with triple digits across the state throughout the week, we are looking at very high electric demand this afternoon, and everyone can help us avoid an energy emergency by conserving between those hours of three and seven p.m. today."
Searcy says it seemed to help last year when ERCOT asked consumers to conserve.
"ERCOT was able to prevent rotating outages, and we think that when we got in some of those particularly tight situations, when we put out those calls to conserve, it was clear — we saw demand stop growing."
ERCOT hopes people will once again voluntarily conserve, helping to avoid rotating outages.


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Is It Just Me Or Is It Hot In Here?
May 14th, 2009 23:25 pm | by Ed |
Now that we're FINALLY pulling out of the cold weather and leaving it behind for the summer, it's now time to start being concerned about overheating. Seems that these days I can spend maybe a half hour at a time doing outside chores like getting the lawn mowed and such before I have to at least take 20 minutes or so inside with some cold water in front of a fan before I even consider doing more.
Which gives me an idea for a great mod for riding lawn mowers. The idea is to build a frame out of conduit or other tubing and then mount one of those discount ceiling fans directly above the seat. This would give the advantage of making it easier to keep cool during those hot mowing jobs.
It should also be possible to come up with a mount and rig on a walk-behind type mower that would have the fan mounted on the handles blowing cooler air in the face of the person using it.
Sound ridiculous or silly? Perhaps but it'd still make the job easier. I know I would appreciate somethinglike that so that I could have a better chance of getting the entire lawn done in one day instead of taking four or five days like I do now.
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Centre disregarding will of the people, says Congress
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New Delhi[India], Nov. 24(ANI): The Congress Party on Thursday alleged that the government is disregarding the will of the people by not allowing Parliament to function. "Truth of the matter is ruling party does not want parliament to function as Prime Minister is not wanting to come to Parliament, not wanting to be accountable, not accountable to the people of India on demonetisation and answer the relevant question causing great pain, agony and anguish to the common person,"Congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said. "You(PM Modi) are disregarding the will of people who elected you by trampling upon an institution like Parliament and disrespecting it by ignoring the institution by blocking the institution from functioning and by creating divide and rule policy inside and outside the house," he told ANI here. "Unfortunately, people want answers from Centre and also from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Those answers would have to be given for your one unwitting decision of demonetisation that has plunged the country into economic chaos," he added. On Wednesday, the Congress Party took out a protest march over the demonetization move and alleged that the nation is suffering courtesy Prime Minister Modi's declaration of an economic emergency. Holding placards, scores of Congress workers and supporters gathered here to vent their ire against the government's move and raised slogans such as 'Modi mitra kushal, janata behaal' and 'Abki baar janata ki mehnat ki kamai par vaar'. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) chief Ajay Maken, who led the protest march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, told the media that Prime Minister Modi is least bothered about the poor and lower income groups. The Winter Session of Parliament has not been able to transact any substantial business for the last five days due to opposition uproar over the demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes.(ANI)


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These fog lights work amazing compared to the factory fog lights. And they look great on my truck. The only bad thing about these fog lights are the connecter that they send with them needs to be modified to be installed.
I ordered a set of XB led fogs for my 07 F150. Overall I am very satisfied with the quality of the products. However, i did receive the wrong pigtail with my fog lights. I was still able to temporarily crimp them together untill i get the proper pigtail to connect it.
Quick and fairly simple install for a great upgrade for the truck. The lights are bright and do their job very well.
Perfect fit with the OEM brackets and perform awesome!
Looks great with the yellow film and it contrasts nice with the 5000K projectors I also purchased. Very happy. Incredibly easy to install and aim.
great, happy with this
I purchased the lED lights to replace the stock ones on my 2007 F150 Lariat, it was such a big improvement. No complains on that but I do have to say with the required bracket for 2007 thru 2010 is incorrect. According to the link on website I needed this "Genuine Ford BL3Z-15266-B Fog Lamp Bracket" which at least on my truck it's incorrect and will bolt onto the my trucks bumper, it has a different bolt pattern. I had to use safety wire just to hold it in place until I can figure out how to permanently fix the mounting. So don't waste your time on the bracket and if you're not mechanically inclined you will need help from someone who is.
Completely satisfied with these fogs. They compliment the HID headlights well and are just plug and play. For the 07 and 08 F150 you DO NOT need any bracket or bucket, just mount the driver's side fog upside down. The beam is identical and like I said, just plug and play.
Installed these on my 2008 Ford Ranger. Install was very simple only took about 30 mins. The output and cutoff is amazing very pleased with the product and customer service
I purchased these LED fogs with the idea that it would throw more light on the sides of the road while still staying legal from a DOT compliant side. The bonus was that the 5K temp of the output is a close match to the factory HIDs on my truck.
TRS has a good history of customer service, I say this from personal experience. The build quality of these lights is excellent, and the 5 year warranty is confidence instilling.
While they do have a extremely wide beam,I think the usable output is equal to or less than the factory fog lights. If you are looking to match your HIDs, then these will satisfy you.
If you are looking to summons the sun and make a huge amount of light - look into a light bar/some off road only lights.


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Sure, you've dreamed of winning the lottery or receiving a huge bonus at work, but have you ever dreamed of how to invest $100,000, or even how to invest $10,000? It may be tempting to buy a new car, or book that dream vacation you've always wanted, but it might be better to take your time and consider what else you could do with the money from your windfall.
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Windfall definition
A windfall is a large, and many times unexpected, financial gain—often the result of an inheritance, lawsuit settlement, property sale, salary bonus, or even a winning lottery ticket. From an unexpected $1,000 to amounts in the millions, windfalls are more common than you may think. Globally, 69% of retirees plan to leave an average inheritance of $148,000 to their children (in the U.S. the average amount is even higher—$177,000). Many people even give money to their children before they die: About 35% of working-age Americans have already received an average of $24,000 from a family member.1
What to do with a large amount of money:
Being smart about how to invest a windfall could mean an earlier retirement, a more comfortable monthly budget, or even just more peace of mind. So what's the secret when considering what to do with a windfall? Planning and careful consideration. With a financial plan based on your personal goals, you can ensure your money is not wasted. Below are 10 key steps that can help you maximize your newfound money and put you on more secure financial footing.
Put your windfall funds aside temporarily. Put the money into a relatively safe short-term account (savings account, money market account, or CD) while you determine the best strategy for your windfall. Sitting on the money for a few months can help clear your head of any temptation to spend it, and will help give you the time you need to develop a financially sound plan.
Figure out what you'll need to pay in taxes. In most cases, you will owe a portion of your windfall in taxes. You're likely to incur federal and/or state income taxes, capital gains taxes, or estate taxes on your money, which can mean that a substantial portion of your windfall may be going to the government. That's why it's important to figure out what you'll need to pay in taxes right when you receive the money (talk to a CPA or tax specialist if need be), and then set enough money aside so that you don't run into trouble at tax time.
Eliminate any consumer debt. Pay off any costly, high-interest consumer debt (like credit card debt or student loan debt). Paying interest on debt is money you're essentially giving away with no benefit to you; plus, a high amount of credit card debt can have a negative impact on your credit score. However, there are certain kinds of debt that may not be beneficial to pay off in full, as they can carry a tax benefit. Interest on mortgages and some student loans can be deducted from your taxes, and if you're paying a low interest rate on these loans (as are many people who've recently refinanced), you may get a better return by keeping this debt and investing your windfall elsewhere.
Make sure you have an emergency fund equivalent to six months of expenses. You never know when you might incur a major medical expense, need a new roof on your home, or get laid off, so make sure these types of potentially costly events don't ruin your finances. If you don't already have an emergency fund set aside, create one now. You'll be glad you did the next time your car breaks down.
Talk to a financial professional. A Financial Consultant can provide a comprehensive review of your finances, help you modify your financial priorities as needed, and craft a strategy for how to invest a windfall that will help you meet your life goals—whether that means paying for your children's college or retiring early (or both). A Financial Consultant can also help you avoid pitfalls when transferring inherited assets into your name, as some types of assets (such as inherited retirement accounts) have different rules than other types of inherited money. Additionally, a Financial Consultant can also help ensure you've got the right insurance coverage, from life insurance to umbrella policies, to make sure you and your loved ones are adequately protected from unforeseen events down the road.
Revisit your portfolio's asset allocation. If your investment strategy thus far has been to grow your portfolio as much as possible to accumulate wealth, you may want to reassess your growth strategy and shift to one that focuses more on portfolio preservation and buffering against potential market downturns. Changing your portfolio's asset allocation to have a larger focus on fixed income versus equities will help protect your money against future market volatility. You may also want to consider tax-free investments like municipal bonds,2 which can help reduce future tax payments (especially if you're now in a higher tax bracket as a result of your windfall).
Decrease your tax liability through charitable giving. You have many options when it comes to giving. You can give directly to a foundation or charity, or invest through a donor-advised fund (which provides an immediate tax benefit). Talk to a Financial Consultant and potentially also to a CPA or estate planning attorney about the pros and cons of charitable-giving vehicles to find the right options for you.
Make sure you'll have enough money for retirement. Fund your 401(k) or IRA to the maximum annual amount the IRS allows. If you're over 50 or did not take advantage of the maximum contribution limits in past years, some accounts will even allow you to make catch-up contributions. If you have pre-college-age children, consider investing in 529 plans or other college savings plans to take advantage of tax-deferred growth potential and ease the future burden of college tuition. Qualified distributions from these plans are typically tax-free as well.
Take a portion of the remaining proceeds to fund life or career goals. Make sure you do this after you've set aside money for taxes, paid down debt, and devised a strategy to fund your long-term savings accounts.
Treat yourself with some of the money that's left over. Make a prioritized list of what you've always wanted, based on what will bring you and your family the most happiness, and consider investing in some of those items. You only live once, so let the luxury of a windfall help you have some fun while you're at it.


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This Friday: Miami Horror DJ set at Hotline Comic-Con San Diego
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Hotline Comic-Con is an event based on the popular indie video-game, "Hotline Miami." The event will be in the midst of San Diego Comic-Con International, starting at 8:30 at 1401 E St. San Diego, CA, 92101 on Friday, July 19th 2013. Sponsored by Sapporo and Nerd Reactor, guests are invited to enjoy beverages while they indulge in live dance music provided by our special guests. Hotline Comic-Con is ages 21+ with an admission price of $15. Tickets can be purchased at: http://oheyemusing.ticketsocket.com Originally released in the Fall of 2012 by Dennaton Games for PC, "Hotline Miami" was inspired by the 80s aesthetic movie, "Drive." "Hotline Miami" is now out for Mac, PS3 and PSVita. The game and its accompanying soundtrack has been highly reviewed within the video game community with praise from non-gamers, as well. Australians Miami Horror DJs (of the band Miami Horror) will be spinning their dance-pop jams at the event as headliner. Miami Horror is known for their 80′s-influenced dance music and single collaborations with artists such as Kimbra and Alan Palomo of Neon Indian.Watch videos to my two favorite Miami Horror songs below. Following the Hotline Miami theme, producer Scattle will be opening the event with music from the video game, as he produced five of the singles on the soundtrack, including "Knock Knock" and "Flatline." Also opening up for Hotline Comic-Con is self-proclaimed "Tropical Ambassador of San Diego," Colour Vision, a well-known DJ/producer who has previously opened for Miami Horror and acts such as Cut Copy and Ladytron. Hotline Comic-Con can be followed on Tumblr and RSVP on facebook.


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Friday Feast: Bulletproof Coffee
|June 21, 2013
|Posted by Running at Disney under Friday Feast
I've been seeing Bulletproof Coffee all over the interwebs lately. One of my favorite bloggers, Gabby from Gabby's Gluten-Free, swears by it and I have to say I've been intrigued. If you're not familiar with Bulletproof Coffee, it is basically coffee blended together with butter and coconut oil. Sounds gross right? Butter…in coffee? Well not so fast, it is actually DELICIOUS!
According to Dave Asprey, the Bulletproof Executive, our bodies are craving healthy fats. By adding grass-fed, unsalted butter and MCT or coconut oil, you will be satisfied and have increased energy for up to 6 hours, which in turn programs our bodies to be more efficient at burning energy throughout the day. Interesting concept…so I thought I'd give it a try.
I brewed a giant mug of coffee and added that to a blender with 2 tablespoons of Kerrygold unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil. Oh and a quick aside…if you've never tried Kerrygold butter before, you are missing out on one of the great pleasures in life…just sayin'
I gave it a good buzz for about 10-15 seconds, basically until it looks creamy and has a nice foam on top.
And basically, that's it! Super easy. I have to say the first sip was a little strange because there was a slight greasy film on my lips from all the fat, but I got over that quickly. This is rich, decadent and simply delicious. I noticed a bit more energy than usual after drinking this, but I think that was mainly because it is more coffee than I'm used to drinking in one sitting. It honestly felt like caffeine jitters. Who knows…
So imagine my surprise when yesterday morning, I saw that this coffee was going to be featured on the Today Show! Apparently Matt Lauer doesn't think as highly of it as I do…
What do you think of Bulletproof Coffee? Have you tried it?
Friday Feast: Guinness Beef Stew
|March 22, 2013
|Posted by Running at Disney under Friday Feast
In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day last Sunday, I decided to make my most favorite Guinness Beef Stew. Yes you heard that right…Guinness + Beef + 2 hours = CRAZY GOOD!
I first found this recipe about 8 years ago while searching the Food Network website for a yummy dish to impress B when we were first dating. Awwww so cute! It was an instant hit and I've been making it a few times a year ever since. I've made a few minor changes to the original recipe, but for the most part it's the same. I just like to use 1 pot instead of a skillet and a pot…the less clean up the better!
2 pounds stewing beef (get grass-fed beef!)
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste, dissolved in 4 tablespoons water
1 1/4 cups Guinness (drink the rest of the bottle!)
2 cups largely diced carrots
Sprig of fresh thyme or a palmful of dried thyme
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Trim the meat of any fat or gristle, and cut into 2-inch cubes. (Get the butcher to do this for you to save some time!) In a small bowl, toss beef with 1 tablespoon of the oil, flour, salt, pepper and cayenne.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a dutch oven over high heat. Brown the meat on all sides. Do this in 2 batches to get a good sear.
Reduce the heat, add the onions, crushed garlic and tomato paste to the skillet, cover, and cook gently for 5 minutes.
Pour Guinness into the pot and scraped all of the yummy browned bits from the bottom.
Add the carrots and thyme. Stir and adjust seasonings.
Cover the casserole and simmer over low heat, or in a 300 degree F oven until the meat is tender, 2 to 3 hours. Garnish the beef with parsley and serve.
When the stew is finished, adjust the seasoning again. I find that it always needs salt. I like to serve my stew with simple boiled potatoes tossed in butter. You can't get more simple than that!
You can serve the stew immediately, which is good but it is actually MUCH better the next day after the flavors have had time to marry together. B actually likes to eat his cold with feta cheese…crazy Mediterraneans 😉
This recipes is so simple and is sure to be a big hit for whoever you make it for. Or you can just save it all for yourself…I wouldn't blame you.


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How many of us have ever asked ourselves the question – what's in my change? Those of us who have will know the answer, of course, which is – more history, art and treasure than you could imagine! Let me elaborate…
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The Advent Calendar 'Offside' Competition
On Day 15 of our Facebook Advent Calendar, we asked our fans to send us their explanations of the notoriously difficult-to-explain Football Offside Rule.
With 3 prizes on offer of a London 2012 Olympic Football 50p Brilliant Uncirculated coin for the versions that we found the most amusing, we had a great time judging them! Here are the 3 Winners; we hope you enjoy and learn from these versions as much as we did!
Some fast Friday coin facts
In our post yesterday we talked about some research we recently conducted into how much the population at large know about the coins in their pockets. We will share some of those results with you next week, but in the meantime we used some of the facts we uncovered to put together this great visual … Read more…
How much do we know about the coins in our pockets?
Everyone who works here at The Royal Mint, and all you coin fans out there, know that the coins of the United Kingdom are beautiful, intricate works of art, everlasting storytellers of the great events and figures of our history and culture. But how wide does that knowledge go? How much do the general public … Read more…
Help us design the next Royal Mint coin collector folder!
We want to design a folder for collectors of coins from change that is the best it can possibly be! We have been working on designs, but we need your input. Which coins would you like to collect? How many should each collection contain? How can we improve on the London 2012 50p collector folder? … Read more…
50p collectors, a national community!
Did you know there are thousands of 50p collectors out there using Twitter to connect with each other, and thousands more on The Royal Mint Facebook page?
Head on over to The Royal Mint's Facebook page to connect with the collectors on the hunt over there.
To connect on Twitter, check out who's tweeting at #50pcollectors below. You can also use #Olympic50p or even just tweet directly to @RoyalMintUK
29 Weeks of British Olympic and Paralympic sports – Week 27: Wheelchair Rugby
The Wheelchair Rugby 50p was designed by Natasha Radcliffe.
We asked Natasha three searching questions about her design!
The Olympic circulation 50p – the FREE collectable for London 2012
The 2012 Olympic Games held in London this summer have evoked feelings of excitement across the country. To celebrate this occasion, The Royal Mint released a set of commemorative 50 pence pieces for the public to collect.
In recognition of the national pride which the Games inspire, we decided to fully involve the public in the release by giving YOU the opportunity to design the coins. The competition was launched nationwide in 2009, giving people of all ages and professions the chance to design the reverse side of 29 sports-themed coins. This was the first time the Royal Mint had ever asked members of the public to design a coin!
29 Weeks of British Olympic and Paralympic sports – Week 26: Weightlifting
The Weightlifting 50p was designed by Rob Shakespeare. Rob, a police officer from Manchester, designed the coin because of his love of the sport. The inspiration for this design was from seeing people lifting and Rob's attempts at doing it himself.
29 Weeks of British Olympic and Paralympic sports – Week 25: Volleyball
The Volleyball 50p was designed by Daniela Boothman.
29 Weeks of British Olympic and Paralympic sports – Week 24: Table Tennis
The table tennis 50p was designed by Alan Linsdell.


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The Calegaro company, leader in the production and commercialization of silver, participated as a sponsor at the 4th Golf AIL Padua section, an event that took place on the 21st of October 2018 at the Frassanelle Golf Club.
The event was very successful and the entire proceeds were donated to the Pediatric Oncology Department in Padua and will contribute to the great project that AIL is striving to achieve. In fact, the Association is raising funds to establish Pediatric Home Care that will allow the care of patients in their homes.
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This elegant sterling silver two heart pendants necklace is the perfect gift to give to your Bridesmaids and Flower girls, how gorgeous you will all look on the day with this necklace adding to your perfect look.
Can be personalised with a maximum of 3 initials and 3 full stops.
Please include the full stops in the field above i.e. F.R.C if you require them.
This is an exquisite gift that will look beautiful on the day and on any special occasion for years to come after.
Necklace also comes presented in gift box!
Weight: 0.0162 KG
Height: 43 CM
Width: 2 CM
Depth: 0.1 CM
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