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Martin Randall Travel's latest music festival took place from 23–29 October in venues in the heart of Florence and two villas in the Tuscan countryside. One hundred and eighty clients were transported on a musical discovery from the early Middle Ages to the Age of Baroque with world-class musicians performing in a variety of the city's spectacular churches and palaces. Highlights of the week included the Orlando Consort's repertoire of 15th-century devotional songs in the exquisite Gothic Church of Santa Trinita and a vigorous performance, led by Alessandro Tampieri, of violin sonatas by Corelli, Gemiani and the Florentine Veracini at the Villa Medicea at Artimino. There was not a dry eye in the nave of the Basilica di San Lorenzo after the Gramophone-award winning group I Fagiolini's unforgettable first live performance of Striggio's 40-part mass, whilst a suitably celebratory performance of Intermedii de La Pellegrina (see video below), first performed for a Medici wedding in 1589, was a triumphant finale to the musical programme by Modo Antiquo.
Our team of expert lecturers, Dr Roberto Cobianchi, Dr Fabrizio Nevola, Charles Nicholl and Dr Antonia Whitley provided scholarly talks on diverse topics including Byzantium on the Arno, Gothic at Santa Croce, the Renaissance at San Lorenzo and Leonardo's Florence. Private receptions at the Palazzo Corsini al Prato and Palazzo Gondi, two fine privately owned Renaissance palaces, provided wonderful insights into Florentine life, both in the 16th century and today. A concert and lunch in the Villa Medicea La Ferdinanda in Artimino, perched on a hillside overlooking vines and beech trees at their autumnal best, was also a highlight for many.
Renowned musicologist Roderick Swanston entertained the guests with his erudite talks on the music, whilst guest-speaker John Hoenig gave an excellent account of Buontalenti's theatrical designs for the Intermedii. The Martin Randall Travel festival team was the epitome of efficiency and good-humour, ensuring a finely organised and highly enjoyable week.
Here is just a flavour of some of our clients' comments on the festival:
' It is the nearest that I shall ever be to hearing choirs of heavenly angels' I.S., London
'A very special trip which helped us get a real sense of Renaissance Florence.' M. H. & H. H., London
'A memorable week – really enjoyed every aspect of the holiday. Florence is a beautiful setting for such wonderful music.' A. A., London
'Venues out of this world.' S. T., Gloucestershire
'Extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime.' J. K., California
'It was a lovely holiday and as I travel alone it is important to feel comfortable and at ease and I always do. Thank you.' P. S., Surrey
'Superb – all the concerts were of a very high standard and thoroughly enjoyable.' A. O., London
'A wonderfully well planned, organised and presented series of concerts and programme of music.' R. O., London
'This holiday was refreshing mentally, physically and spiritually.' P. F., London
'The programme booklet oozes love and care from every page.' A. F., London
'There were extraordinary high points where music, execution and surroundings came together unforgettably.' D. L., Oxfordshire
Click here to see a selection of photos of the event.
Click here to see a list of our music events taking place in 2012.


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Some of the fruits that are used include seedless grapes, mulberries and other berries, bergamot, apricots, apples. pears, sour and sweet cherries, oranges and kumquats, lemons, grapefruit, tangerines, pomegranates, quinces, figs, prunes, etc. Even soft fruit like melon or watermelon can be thus prepared, although retaining a relatively firm texture is quite the challenge there. Other varieties include green, unripe walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, and other nuts, or even flower petals like rose. Many fruits or parts of fruits that are normally inedible, such as the various citrus peels and blossoms, or sliced citrus fruits with their peel intact, can be made into sweet, flavorful preserves, as can some vegetables such as baby eggplants or cherry tomatoes. A well-made spoon sweet retains the original shape, color, aroma and taste of the fruit.
Spoon sweets are usually offered to guests served by the teaspoon in a small china or crystal dish or bowl, with coffee or tea and cold water. Most of the time they are homemade, but nowadays they can also be easily found in most supermarkets; these are more likely to be made with glucose syrup rather than sugar, for reasons of cost.
They can be used as ice cream or yogurt topping, or in the Western way as a spread on toast for breakfast.
Spoon sweets (γλυκό του κουταλιού 'sweet of the spoon') are popular in Greece and Cyprus, usually served with Greek coffee and a glass of cold water. Most are made of whole fruit, though some kinds are made of pieces or purees.
One typically Greek spoon sweet is the snow-white and intensely aromatic Βανίλια [va'nilja], which is not made of vanilla, but of mastic resin, for which the Aegean island of Chios is famous. This is usually served as a spoonful of sweet on a table spoon dropped into a tall glass of ice-cold water and popularly called "βανίλια υποβρύχιο", a "vanilla submarine". The Greek diaspora introduced this treat to other countries as far away as Japan. It is said to be the official treat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Whole fruit preserves can be found in most Greek and Cypriot homes. They are made by slowly and gently boiling fruit in water and sugar over several hours or days, until the syrup sets. Thus the main prerequisites to making good spoon sweets are said to be "patience and a heavy pot". Some lemon juice is often added to preserve the fruit's original color, as the citric acid prevents oxidation. A small quantity of blanched almonds, slivered or whole, may also be added for crunch, often to apples or grapes. Ingredients variously added during the boiling, and then discarded, include a quill of cinnamon bark, a mint bouquet, or the green, fragrant leaves of the shrub Pelargonium odoratissimum (apple geranium) which add some astringency and a slight aroma of frankincense and is especially popular in the Ionian islands.
The overall method of preparation is essentially the same as that of marmalade, except that fruit pieces remain firm and whole; a well-made spoon sweet is chewy.


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Shoe Review: Saucony ProGrid Mirage
RUN – Supportive Stability
Building on the success of the award winning Kinvara, Saucony invites the mild pronator into the minimalist category with the introduction of the ProGrid Mirage. The addition of a midfoot support bridge provides motion control, while still allowing the runner to enjoy the advantages of a minimalist shoe.
- The perfect light trainer for a slight overpronator
- Lightweight with great responsiveness
- Allows the foot to move through the gait cycle unrestricted
- Weight: 8.9 oz
What I think of the Mirage…
The first time I saw the Saucony Mirage was at the New York Marathon Expo. It wasn't on display, one of the Saucony employees was wearing it. I interupted his conversation as politely as possible, asked him what he was wearing, and if I could see the bottoms of the shoe. Why did I want to see the bottom of the shoe? I loved my Kinvaras but, I found out that after two pairs they wore out too fast along the lateral of the outsole. (see image below) I was disappointed that the Kinvara 2 wont be adding rubber to the lateral edge. I can understand why Saucony didn't, it is an amazingly popular shoe. If it ain't broke… well you know.
Other than the issue I had with wear and tear, I am a big fan of the Kinvara. So when I saw the Saucony Mirage with more rubber on the outsole I was excited to try the shoe.* (see bottom of the Mirage at the top of the page)
After my first run in the Mirage, the shoe gave me the impression that it was more of a cross between the Kinvara and a traditional trainer. Kinda like if the Kinvara and a trainer had a baby. It is a much firmer ride than the Kinvara. Running Times said about the Mirage "…felt both smooth and considerably more stable than its sloppier and softer Kinvara cousin."" I don't agree with them with regards to the Kinvara being "sloppy." Nontheless, the Mirage has a terrific fitting upper, I have experienced no hot spots when running in the shoe. The midsole is much firmer and less pillowy than the Kinvara. Sometimes, I felt like I was running on a platform. That may be as a result of running on more and more minimal shoes as of late. Mirage's outsole is holding up great after 100 miles. The stability of the Mirage is more pronounced than in the Fastwitch 5 stability racing flat. The Mirage fits great, feels light, and treated my feet well over long runs. They don't have the fast feel of the Fastwitch or Kinvara in my opinion. I would like to see a shoe that has less stability, more flexability, and that can outlast the outsole Kinvara. I think Saucony has room for one more shoe between the Kinvara and the Mirage. I don't see this shoe as an improvement over the Kinvaras, I see it as a totally different shoe that shares some materials and some looks. As far as looks go, I love the look of the Mirage.
The more miles I put on the Mirage, the more I liked the shoe. It is a solid trainer that is lighter than most other trainers that I would put in the same category. I don't need stability control, however, for someone who does, I would totally recommend this shoe. As a matter of fact, I have recommended the shoe to whom ever I see with stability control trainers on. I have recieved positive feedback from the ones that have taken my advice. This is a good fit for any runner in stability shoes that wishes that they could have a good looking lighter performance shoe. The 4 mm heel to toe drop keeps your foot on more of an even plane. That is important if you are looking for a shoe that can encourage midfoot to forefoot striking.
Check out Peter Larson's (AKA Runblogger.com) review of Saucony ProGrid Mirage too. Also check out our friend Peter in this month's Runner's World Magazine in an article on proper running form. (June 2011)
*Saucony and or a marketing company representing Saucony provided me with Saucony ProGrid Mirage with the understanding I would be providing a review. Other than the shoes there was no other compensation for this review.
Great review, T! I'm with you…would love to see something between the Kinvara & stability. Looking for that perfect long distance trainer still.
Thanks for the review. Right now i'm running in NB 760's but i want to move to a lighter shoe so i'm thinking about trying either the mirage or NB 890. In your opinion do you think a shoe like this would have enough cushioning and support for a marathon?
Both of the shoes would be more than enough shoe for a marathon in my opinion. It would really depend on your preference.
I got a pair of these to train for my first marathon in October. I live near Manchester in the UK, not known for its dry weather. These shoes are great in the dry, but in the wet they are a nightmare. On two wet runs now I have had to remove the insoles completely as they slide around when the shoe gets wet. Great shoe, but not for wet weather.
I am an average runner (around 2 :20 for a HM)… i have been using the Asics Gel Kayano 17 for training and bought the Mirage from a point of view of having it as my HM racing shoe. I would love to have a lighter shoe for the race and so this decision.I have slight over pronation over longer runs and thought that Mirage would be better than the Kinvaras. Could you please provide your views.
I think the Mirage would be a great shoe to try. I would order a pair from Zappos and try them out for a run. If you don't like them you can return them. With the 4 mm drop it may take some time getting used to a shoe with a lower heel to toe ratio. You will feel it in your calves. If you like the Mirage, work them in to your runs. Alternate between your current shoe and the mirage until your calves get stronger. The bonus is, stronger calves faster legs.
Just re-read your question, if you need help with pronation stick with the mirage over the Kinvara for sure. If you want to try a support shoe that is light and fast give the Saucony Fastwitch 5 a shot. Which half are you doing?
I two have worn out both pairs of Kinvaras on the lateral midfoot area although I did get about 500 miles out of each pair. I thought my wear pattern was a little unique but I guess I am not alone. I also have tears in the uppers as well but this is less of a concern to me. I am tempted to try the Mirage just because there is more outsole material and maybe I can squeeze a few more miles out of them. I am currently trying out the Brooks Pure Connect as they seem to place some outsole on the lateral side. Time will tell.
I am a mild pronator. After a year off from running (bad case of PF) I bought Kinvara. I did stick my Super Feet insole in it…felt great to run again and felt fast and light. It did wear out as yours did as well as tears in the fabric and a rubber triangle popped out (glued it back in though.) Early in spring I bought Brooks Pure Cadence; didn't like it nearly as much as Kinvara. I left the Brooks behind after doing a Tough Mudder. Now I have a pair of Mirage and Peregrine for trails. I love the Mirage and can run without my Super Feet insoles. The Peregrine are ok, but I still slip an insole inside. It is lovely to be running again and free from foot pain.
That's great Susan, I am glad you were able to find a shoe that works for you. Keep those miles coming.


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Last week I scored a couple newbies for my kitchen... these were brought in for the photographs that were taken of my projects and I couldn't stand to see them go... so I bought them.
Cool and useful. And not expensive to boot!
Typhoon Revolution Retro Juicer $39.99 at Amazon.
Terraillon Black Scale $10.76 at Amazon.
They feel right at home next to my Pistachio Kitchenaid Mixer. Which I already had and didn't pay one penny for... but that's a story for another day.


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2004 SVT Cobra - Flame On!
Bobby Kimbrough's SVT Cobra Breathes Fire!
The 2004 SVT Cobra you see on these pages certainly does not suffer from "barn door syndrome." Its sleek, rounded-off design was honed in the wind tunnel to be as aerodynamic and effective as Bruce Lee's punch, and Bobby Kimbrough thought it would be ideal for a flame treatment.
He took it to Richard Wright in Easley, SC, who treated the car to some House of Kolor tangerine orange fire with white outlines. There is no "bump" when you run your fingers across the transition from black to orange - a sure sign that the painter spent some seriously long nights planning and executing this job. The Mona Lisa should be so well-crafted.
"I'm a motorcycle guy," Bobby told us, "so when I picked out a black Cobra, I already had in mind some kind of orange paint scheme so it would have Harley's racing colors. I had no idea it was going to look this good!"
It takes more than a pretty paint job to get on the cover of Modified Mustangs, though, and Bobby's flamed snake does not disappoint in the hardware department.
Kelby Harris and Paul Conner of Harris Racing in Concord, NC were enlisted to create a high-horsepower street car that was reliable enough to be used as a daily driver if Bobby so chose. They began by experimenting with the centerpiece of the 2003-04 Cobra powerplant, the supercharger.
"We left the engine internals stock," Paul said, "but we played with the factory Eaton blower to find more horsepower.
"We tried different pulleys and different tuning - and we got more power out of the engine - but we were certain a 4.6-liter with dual overhead cams had more to give. Bobby gave us the go-ahead to look for that extra power."
The guys at Harris Racing swapped the Eaton for a Kenne Bell 2.2-liter model and got 580 horsepower at the rear wheels - a 200-horsepower improvement.
"That kept Bobby happy for awhile," Paul told us, "but he wanted to see just how much power could be created without modifying the engine itself. We installed a ProCharger F-1A kit, which, so far, has made him really happy."
Happiness did not come without some custom tuning and parts development, however. Belts were slipping at medium to high revs until Kelby and Paul devised an eight-rib 3.4-inch pulley setup and upgraded the blower to the F-1C heads unit. As it drove when we photographed it, Bobby's car also benefited from a K&N air filter, Accufab 120mm, single-blade throttle body and elbow, ProCharger intake manifold, Siemens DEKA 60-psi fuel injectors and twin SVT Focus fuel pumps.
Exhaust was improved by Hooker longtube headers and X-pipe, MAC mufflers and three-inch tubes. A ProCharger external race wastegate and bypass blow-off valve finish the circuit. Harris retained the stock Ford intercooler, but improved things with ProCharger tubing. The flamed Cobra runs on 110-octane fuel and flows through Mallory filters and Royal Purple synthetic 5W20 oil courses through its veins. Combustion chamber fire was maximized with NGK sparkplugs.
Tim Matherly (yes, the NMRA Real Street guy), from MV Performance in Statham, GA tuned the factory PCM with a Diablosport chip. The result - more than 700 horsepower!
Bobby feels confident the stock Cobra Tremec T-56 six-speed manual transmission can handle all that torque, but he did install a Steeda Tri-Ax shifter for shorter throws between gears. Like a lot of 1999-2004 Cobra owners, he felt the stock independent rear suspension was not up to the task of laying down 700 ponies, so he swapped an 8.8-inch live axle with Eaton differential and Moser axles with 3.73:1 gears. (We covered his IRS-to-straight axle transplant in the May '06 issue of Modified Mustangs.)


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Over the past two decades, the Asia-Pacific region has witnessed a number of economic crises that have threatened progress towards reducing poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. These crises reflect the increased risks associated with globalization, especially for the poor and those without voice. In addition, several countries in Asia and the Pacific have been profoundly affected by high-impact natural disasters which have exposed vulnerabilities and amplified the insecurities of many people's livelihoods.
The paper provides quantitative estimates of the productive capacities of the countries in the Asia-Pacific region and their evolution in the past 25 years. It updates the results for 2009 presented in the ESCAP's Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2011 and details the methodology used to create the productive capacity index. It finds that, except from the region's developed countries and emerging developing economies, the majority of the countries in the Asia-Pacific region have productive capacities that are below the world's average.
Since 2008, the Environment and Development Division has been promoting the concept of eco-efficiency in infrastructure development as one of key tracks to shift towards green growth in support of a green economy. A series of activities to enhance understanding of policymakers on eco-efficient infrastructure were conducted.
This paper estimates the impact of the high food prices of 2010 on income poverty and the achievement of MDG 1 in Asia and the Pacific. It also estimates the impacts of high price during 2011 under various scenarios for the prices of food and oil. We find that although the high food prices of 2010 have not caused an increase in poverty in the region, they slowed down the rate of poverty reduction - the estimated number of poor decreased by 24.5 million people between 2009 and 2010, compared with 43.8 million people if staple food prices had not increased above domestic rates of inflation.
The movement of goods and services across borders has gradually been liberalized over the past few decades, thanks in large part to multilateral legal frameworks negotiated in global fora such as the World Trade Organization. In contrast, the movement of people across borders remains severely restricted worldwide.
The economies of Asia and the Pacific recovered strongly in 2010 from the depths of the "Great Recession"
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Asia-Pacific region has emerged as the growth pole of the world economy over the past decade.However, in the aftermath of global financial crisis, sustaining the dynamism of Asia-Pacific economies would require a rebalancing in favour of greater domestic consumption and exploiting the potential of regional economic integration.
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African Agency in International Politics
Series: Routledge Studies in African Politics and International Relations
This book analyses the rapidly increasing role of African states, leaders and other political actors in international politics in the 21st Century. In contrast to the conventional approach of studying how external actors impacted on Africa's international relations, this book seeks to open up a...
Published September 12th 2014 by Routledge
Governance of HIV/AIDS
Making Participation and Accountability Count
Series: Routledge/Warwick Studies in Globalisation
Nearly thirty years since HIV/AIDS was first identified, confusion over effective mechanisms of controlling and eradicating the illness remain prevalent. This book highlights the need for comprehensive approaches to governance, as responses to HIV/AIDS become increasingly focused upon the health...
Published December 12th 2013 by Routledge
Governing the World?
Cases in Global Governance
'Global governance' has become a key concept in the contemporary study of international politics, yet what the term means and how it works remains in question. Governing the World: Cases in Global Governance takes an alternative approach to understanding the concept by exploring how global...
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Setting a Global Agenda
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The governance of the HIV/AIDS pandemic has come to represent a multi-faceted and complex operation in which the World Bank has set and sustained the global agenda for by the World Bank. The governance of HIV/ AIDS. Through economic incentive they have restructured the is a political foundations of...
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In the light of scares about potential pandemics such as swine fever and avian flu, the issue of global health and its governance is of increasing concern to scholars and practitioners of medicine, public health, social work, and international politics alike. Providing a concise and informative...
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Fast Beauty: 16 Smart Expert Tricks
Pros share their tricks for looking great whether you have one minute or 10.
Fast Skin-Care Tricks
Wash Wisely
European women are known to favor cream cleansers that you remove with a tissue or water over the gel type. And when it comes to speedy, efficacious nighttime cleaning, we could stand to learn from them. Since this kind of cleanser has a touch of oil, it can "dissolve everything in one pass—dirt, sunscreen, even waterproof eye makeup and long-wearing lipstick," says Noella Gabriel, director of product and treatment development at the cosmetics company Elemis. "Plus, creams leave skin well moisturized." If your skin is very oily, switch off with a gel cleanser in the morning. Try Lancôme Confort ($48, lancome-usa.com). Otherwise, skip morning face cleansing altogether.
"Cocktail" Your Creams
Consolidation is key to streamlining. Instead of using a moisturizer, a sunscreen, an antioxidant, and a foundation, switch to a multitasker that does it all (such as Miracle Skin Transformer, $48, miracleskintransformer.com). And pick an eye treatment that depuffs and covers dark circles (Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Roller, $13 at drugstores, is one). If you don't have an all-in-one product, you can mix your regular individual creams in your palm and apply them together, rather than layering them one by one, when you're in a rush, says Loretta Ciraldo, a dermatologist in Miami.
Spread Yourself Thin
It may be tempting to slather on face cream. But if you do, it will take at least 10 minutes for your skin to absorb the cream and be ready for a layer of makeup. So Susan Evans, a dermatologist in Beverly Hills, favors this technique: Dab just one pump or dime-size dollop onto your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin to ensure even distribution, then blend.
Take a Smooth Shortcut
Experts generally recommend sloughing off dead cells three times a week with a gentle, granular scrub for more luminous skin. But in the absence of time, "tap clear lip balm or gloss high on your cheekbones," suggests makeup artist Bobbi Brown.
Try a DIY Facial
Regular facials can improve the texture and the tone of skin. In a pinch, mix some flour with a couple of egg whites and smooth the mixture onto skin with your hands, says Ling Chan, founder of Ling Skincare and Spa, in New York City. Rinse after 10 minutes. "This can temporarily tighten your pores and refresh your face," she says.


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Welcome to WDGB
WDGB is a Charity which aims to provide homeless people in North Somerset with permanent accommodation in the private rental sector. It issues bonds which are recognised by local landlords and these act in a similar way to a rent deposit, thus enabling clients to obtain a key to their own front door. Since it began in 1996, WDGB has housed thousands of people and currently has over 500 people accommodated, many of whom are young people who fall outside of the responsibility of statutory local authority housing.
WDGB operates throughout North Somerset and aims to help local people. WDGB also runs twice weekly drop-in "surgeries" for advice on housing and offers a
signposting service (pointing to other services, charities and support which is available locally) for clients; it also provides support to landlords and coordinates activity between the various
authorities. Particular attention is given to the plight of Under 25 year olds and those who leave care.
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The event is being held at Studio Arte in New York City's Garment District on October 22nd, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Follow the conversation on Twitter @FashCollab and use hashtag #FCNYC.
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Kerry Carter's family room had started to overwhelm her. With three children and a full-time job, this Sudbury, Massachusetts, mom was too busy to figure out how to make the most-used area of the house really work.
The piano had been shoved into a corner; built-in shelves were stuffed with games, puzzles, and books; and the sofa was situated without a view of either the TV or the picture window. Kerry turned to Laurie Heffernon, owner of Done in a Day Decorating, for a redesign consultation.
Instead of hiring an interior decorator — which often comes with a hefty price tag and the expense of buying new furniture, drapes, and art — Laurie works with existing furnishings, photos, and personal treasures. She saw that Kerry's room lacked coziness because there were few items on the walls and because the TV, picture window, and fireplace were competing focal points.
First, Laurie found a new home for the piano along an unused wall in the dining room. Then she rearranged the sofa and one of the two armchairs to face the TV, and simplified the shelves to include some books, select photos, a plant, and a few mementos. Without the piano, Laurie added an antique sewing machine that Kerry had hoped to bring into the room to create a richer atmosphere.
For even greater warmth, Laurie grouped on one wall a collection of prints done by Kerry's mother-in-law. And above the mantel, now holding only a few framed photos and special treasures, Laurie hung a mirror.
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1. Two large armchairs are placed haphazardly, breaking up the symmetry of the bookcases on either side of the picture window. They also distract your attention from the window, which should be one of the room's focal points.
2. The position of the red sofa — the only strong color — on the long side of this rectangular room makes the piece appear quite low and the room itself very long. It's not a warm and inviting arrangement.
3. Two round side tables are squashed amid the sofa and the armchairs, blocking access to the end of the room.
4. An upright piano is squeezed into a tight space between the sofa and the bookcase. You'd have to climb over furniture to get to it.


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Peter Bruegel's 17th-century genre painting
More recently, tight parental controls, Little League sports, television, special classes, the drive for academic grades and training for potentially lucrative adult professional sports have killed off youngster-dominated games.
Since the Second World War, I have not seen any of the games depicted by Bruegel that my generation played as children. A sad, sad loss.
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April 19, 2009 : 7:50 PM
Seth Godin Sliced Bread
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August 7, 2007 : 11:11 PM
not a TED talk
The hospital case study is really interesting.
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July 8, 2007 : 12:09 PM
Worst Album Cover in a while
It's been a while since Ive seen an album cover this bad. Check it out here on Amazon
I found this while looking for more info on nice covers for our new CD coverart blog Sleevage. It's still in early BETA release but getting there.
Posted at July 8, 2007 : 12:09 PM
April 1, 2007 : 1:24 AM
Semi Permanent Sydney 2007 Review
I have been practicing my "Baby Cakes" voice for an audio review of Semi Permanent as I feel this will be the best way to describe the last two days of the conference. I'm not sure why I just love his tone.
The MC:
Mike O'Meally was another speaker that, like Nash, had a story to tell and told it well. Other highlights were James Jean and Method studios who not only showed good work but some of the stories being the work too. Method's creative director was a very charismatic French guy that really knew how to work the accent with his French humour.
The one person I actually knew and admired from the speaker list beforehand was Dave Kinsey and sadly he seemed to read his talk, even stumbling over parts he'd written. His work is amazing yet he's a quite restrained guy. There's a big difference between a written interview and a talk and I feel he prepared his talk like a written essay.
All in all the conference was good but it could have been great.
Below is the latest episode of Baby Cakes just incase you haven't met him.
Oh I'm writing this review very early into the morning as I had the free V drink and can't sleep.
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March 25, 2007 : 7:08 PM
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March 20, 2007 : 9:04 PM
Life on the Playstation
hehe the entire campaign for this is just as left field. I love it.
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October 28, 2006 : 1:06 PM
Cover Browser
Coverbrowser is a collection of covers for comics. An invaluable resource. It's a shame not all the artwork is scanned at the best quality.
I've only had a few minutes to browse but here's a few I remember seeing a while back that I always liked.
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October 15, 2006 : 8:31 PM
Places of Interest on Google Maps
Here are the 5 latest locations I have done Earth Wallpapers for. This will probably be my last batch until Microsoft, Yahoo, Google or NASA want to give me the OK that they will allow the site to continue. Google havent replied to my email asking what I can do to keep the site running so I've left it up. I guess they'll remember later and then send a more forceful letter.
Industrial Kazakhstan: Looks like a shit place to work
Egyptian Dock: Mmmmm I wonder if the P&O faor star stops here?
Alaska: Weird colors. Right next to this is a massive red area.
NZ Volcano: WOW. Probably the most amazing thing I've seen on Google Maps to date. It looks so surreal.
Saudi Lake: It's like Saudi Arabia 90210. The whole area is weird.
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October 8, 2006 : 8:27 PM
NoPattern Book : The Art Of Chuck Anderson
Mike just ordered this book from Nopattern.com and it looks great. An ecleptic array of artisitc styles all with a wonderful imagination.
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October 2, 2006 : 7:44 PM
Nathan J's Berline Exhibition
Nathan J has switched off the colour tab and produced a new style of work for his latest exhibition in Berlin. It's dark, moody, sexy but always imaginative.
Here is the show preview he sent me recently. The show is on October 10th at Gallery Neurotitan, Berlin
The full show consists of 22 framed ink/pen/watercolour sketches ranging in sizes between A5 - A2), a large installation featuring Bunniguru and various prints. It's titled 'Keliukis' - (the Lithuanian god of travel).
Posted at October 2, 2006 : 7:44 PM
Earth Wallpapers To be shutdown
I got an email form Google today saying that the site will have to be shut down.
This is quite annoying but I guess I am using their imagary without persmission.
I'll be taking it down in the next few days and might just leave it up there with links to the locations and a guide on how to make the desktops.
Oh well, at least I didn't spend too long making the site. It was about 1-15 hrs work total.
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September 12, 2006 : 10:59 PM
Kid Robot Auction
Kid Robot are selling a huge array of toys from their latest exhibition. Check out the Ebay auction here. These are all 1 of 1 and make my wallet shudder to think how much money is beign spent on custom toys.
This RotoFugi one is pretty awesome. Your's for just under $500! It is 20 inches though.
There's also this insanly detaile done form Urban Medium.
This one from JUSTIN PITKETHL is probably the uglist!
This one form Zoo York is also nice.
Posted at September 12, 2006 : 10:59 PM
September 10, 2006 : 10:40 PM
Earth Wallpapers
I've done a quick mini site for the Google Maps wallpapers Called Earthwallpapers.org. Shit name I know but all the ones I thought of were already taken.
Posted at September 10, 2006 : 10:40 PM
September 7, 2006 : 8:44 PM
Mambo Kunst Exhibition
Mambo are runnign an art exhibition with heaps of store art. My fave (without seeing the show yet) is this Endless Board image. The exhibition is at the Monster Children Gallery in Darlinghurt until the 28th of September.
You can find more info on the show here.
Posted at September 7, 2006 : 8:44 PM
September 4, 2006 : 10:49 PM
Earth Wallpapers
I've started making wallpapers from Google Map images. As I've already spent the time to make them for myself I thought I might aswell make the other sizes needed.
So until I get the site up EarthWallpapers.org you can grab them all from my Flickr set.
Some are quite practical others just look cool. It's amazing how much fun it is navgiating Google Maps searching for wierd patterns in the landscape. It's actually quite relaxing.
They are available in the following sizes 1920x1200, 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1152x864 and 1024x768. Anyone on an 800x600 can just go buy a bigger monitor.
Posted at September 4, 2006 : 10:49 PM
August 24, 2006 : 9:34 PM
Triple J logo and Golden Drum?
Check out the logo for the Golden Drum. An european advertising festival.
It looks just like the Triple J logo. Weird.
Posted at August 24, 2006 : 9:34 PM
August 16, 2006 : 10:10 PM
Flickr API URL Change
Flickr have changed the URL for their API. This will affect flash developers in a huge way so make sure you update your URL. So instead of http://www.flickr.com/services you need to use http://api.flickr.com.services.
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July 9, 2006 : 7:26 PM
Semi Permanent
I spent my Friday and Saturday at Semi Permanent at Darling Harbour and had a great time. Not technical fuckups and all the speakers, except 2 unprepared ones, were all imformative and inspiring.
I would prefer if people had a purpose to their talks and not just get up and crap on about their work but tried to tell a story or inform the audience in some way. The best speakers Paul Pope, Joshua Davis and Anyhow tried to do that.
The place was packed with peopel with 3,000 or so design type people in Darlin Harbour. Tehre was lots of bad hair (mainly the designer wanna be guys) and lots of sexy chicks (who will somehow dissapear into an abyss of print design)
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May 21, 2006 : 6:05 PM
Wolfmother Ipod Rock Ad
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May 17, 2006 : 11:28 PM
Black Apple Macbooks
Once you go black.......
finally Apple have gone back to black for their laptops. Imagine how much of a mofo you'd look with a black G5 tower would look!
Rock up to an Apple store with AC DC's Black in Black blasting out of your boom box and order one of these sexy machines. I'll be swapping back to Apple once all the software runs native on the Intel Duo's and keep my throw my Dirty Dell.
Posted at May 17, 2006 : 11:28 PM
February 4, 2006 : 9:31 PM
Nathan J's Scary Girl Exibition in Japan
Nathan J has just finished his first Japanese exhibition. There's plenty of original artwork and limted digital prints of his work up for sale. It seems Scary Girl is going off for him right now with a movie and TV show planned.
Nathan and the gallery sent me a few pieces of his work. If interested contact the gallery for pricing. Prices ranging from about $80 AUD up to $2,000AUD
View the rest of what was on offer here. I really like the sketches and am hoping to get one or two for home to add to the Ash-enhiem Gallery.
Posted at February 4, 2006 : 9:31 PM
January 21, 2006 : 2:13 PM
Artist Proof
I don't understand is why you'd spend $300 USD on a bunch of pretty paper. I mean the book was great archive of their work and their though process vbut this artist proof looks nice but woudl end up just becoming junk in your office. Maybe I'm missing the point?
I didn't realise that House also have a blog of sorts. It's called Show and Tell and is quite good.
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November 12, 2005 : 1:12 PM
The standout ad for me last night at AWARD was these ads for L&P. Bomb & Stubbies
If I hadn't of had a NZ friend while in highschool I wouldn't have known what L&P was at all but it doesnt matter these ads can be enjoyed by anyone. Sems Kiwis are producing some FF (fucking funny) ads lately.
Not only are the ad written well they look great too.
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October 30, 2005 : 7:43 PM
Agency Websites
I found the following two agency websites funny as they just didn't seem to try very hard.
This is in comparison to sites liek BBDO, Fallon and Leo Burnett which are just as good as the agencies behind the sites.
Posted at October 30, 2005 : 7:43 PM
October 16, 2005 : 5:06 PM
Rprsnt Confrence
I spent my Friday at Saturday at Rprsnt a "Creative" conference in Syndey's Luna Park.
This was run by the guys at Refill magazine and featured a good variety of speakers both from Aus and overseas. I enjoyed MrCartoon and his entourage, Pablo Farrer (the dudes like 70 and still kicking it), Brand New School, Umeric (best prepared talker) and the guys from Odd Studio.
They tried out a new format which was one of the organisers (Luca) interviewing people as they showed their work. This is different to the usual get up and speak format.In theory this is a great idea but in practice it makes for bad viewing. Umeric kept to the traditional presentation format and I think the crowd (around 2000 people) would agree that his presentation was the best. If only Ash from Umeric was better at fielding questions from the audience like the Mr Cartoon guys.
The problem with the interview format is the lack of direction, even with prepared questions (i don't think there were) it's hard to extract a good story from people if they are not prepared. Also Luca had a hard time just listening to the speakers and felt the need to talk between every answer (repeating himself and contradicting himself quite a bit) and at times talk over his guests.
There was a small store presence out side the talks and a few technical issues on the days but these are to be expected from volunteers and designers. Maybe next time spend more money on getting professional help guys :) One central computer that everyone presents off would probably be a good idea too.
After the two days of hearing all these designers speak you cant help but feel inspired. Even if it is to start your own conference and watch as the mo' money pours in :)
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Medford, Ore.-- Marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, that is the recipe Medford Girl Scouts celebrated on Sunday for National S'mores Day.
The Girl Scouts had an open house today to learn about camp fire safety and have some fun while doing it. The girls and their families got the chance to also make their own s'mores.
"We're excited that we get to be together to make s'mores today and that we're excited that we might not burn the marshmallows," said Arowynn Champion.
The Girl Scouts Development Specialist said there are at least 50 Girl scout troops in Medford and they are looking for more to join.
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It's weird that the Wii game is going to be more of a brawler and the DS game is an action platformer. When the Director said the DS game was influcened by the old NES Batman's and Ninja Gaiden's it piqued my interest. What before was a solid Wii buy is now a wait & see scenario as the reviews come in.
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Canada was settled by both English and French. It had no choice but to be a bilingual nation. By contrast, the United States was originally blessed with a single common language. Canada has experienced social unrest, threats of separation and a referendum that came within a hair's breadth of breaking up the nation.
One of the major reasons for America's great success as the world's first "universal nation," for its astonishing and unmatched capacity for assimilating immigrants, has been that an automatic part of acculturation was the acquisition of English.
When it was proposed to make English the "official" language, to be used in business with the government — tax forms, court proceedings, ballot boxes, etc., the best that the Senate could do was pass an amendment to the immigration bill declaring English to be the "national" language. Even that was too much for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who called the resolution "racist."
No immigrant should presume to make a demand that the state grant special status to his former language. He may speak it on the street and teach it to his children, but he should know that his future and certainly theirs lie inevitably to learning English as the gateway to American life. Not to do so limits them considerably in their ability to participate in many aspects of the American economy.
English is America's national and common language. Making English the official language means it's the language of the government and its institutions. "Official" makes clear our expectations of acculturation. He must understand English in order to be able to vote. He has the right to speak whatever language he wants, but he must understand that when he comes to America, swears allegiance and accepts its bounty, he undertakes to join its civic culture. In English.
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It's not too late to get official WCG merchandise
Merchandise on sale Sunday
CINCINNATI - It's not too late to snag some of the World Choir Games merchandise that was sold during the competition.
Even though the World Choir Games ended Saturday, the remaining merchandise is sold Sunday at the Duke Energy Center at significant discounts. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sells items such as t-shirts, posters, lapel pins and other apparel.
The blow-out sale is a way to thank the community for all the support throughout the World Choir Games, said Ben Erps from All Pro Champs. Erps was on 9 News Sunday to discuss the sale.
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Hello all! It is December already. Yay! It is also the first night of Hanukkah tonight, so to all my fellow Tribe members out there reading, Happy Hanukkah! I'm planning on cooking some traditional potato pancakes tonight and having a quiet evening at home with The Fiance. I'll be lighting the Menorah and we'll eat at the dining room table (not the usual tv-tray-in-front-of-the-big-screen).
November Goals Recap
1. Blog 5x a week at least
Verdict: Went strong the first two weeks, and then got sidelined a bit. Thanksgiving turned out to be a lot bigger of a project than I anticipated and then some nightmare billing problems with my cable provider sucked up my lunch time for several days since I was on the phone the whole time trying to get it all straightened out. It still isn't by the way. (Want some advice? Never ever sign up for automatic bill pay or let an institution have access to your money. Ever.)
2. Budget $50 for healthy groceries
Verdict: Success! I just checked my spending report and I spent $198 dollars this month on groceries which works out to about $50 a week. However, those numbers are a little deceiving because I don't feel like we were adequately stocked with healthy, wholesome foods this month. So, spending is in check, now we need to work on the details of what it is being bought.
3. Plan Thanksgiving
Verdict: Done and done. It wound up being WAY more of a production than I anticipated. I ran a race that morning and then barely had time to shower and eat breakfast before I was in hostess mood for the next 9 hours – prepping the meal, refilling drinks, reorganizing everything in my kitchen 15 times so everything could get done in the small space, whew. I felt miserable, to be honest. My aunt came through for me in a huge way and I couldn't have done it without her help. Next time there will be a much larger gap between the race and the Thanksgiving start time if I am to host again.
4. Save up and get new running shoes (and run two awesome races)
Verdict: I picked out a fabulous new pair of kicks and have been enjoying breaking them in. It feels good to be in a proper pair of shoes…for the first time in my life! As an early holiday present, The Fiance offered to split the cost of the shoes with me, so I ended up being able to buy them earlier than anticipated. I only ran one race (the Turkey Trot – recap coming soon!) since the other race I was planning on was too expensive for me at the time.
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Because Thanksgiving is almost upon us, we thought we'd ask what you were most thankful for right now. And since Thanksgiving is about family and friends, it's probably no surprise that most of you were thankful for your friends and families. But there were other blessings to count, just being alive among them. However, lest we forget, Thanksgiving is an American holiday and Penn is an international university.
John Primerano, College, Class of '02
"Being alive, living in America. I like my life in general, and I like my family, too."
Erika Parkins, College, Class of '01
"I'm thankful every year for my family, because they're very supportive, and we're very close."
Giuseppe Solde, Wharton MBA
"I'm Italian, not American. It's something interesting to see, but for me, Thanksgiving doesn't mean that much."
Joe Romaine, College, Class of '99
"Good music."
Oliver Olanoff, College, Class of '99
"I'm thankful that I have a family to celebrate Thanksgiving with, because Thanksgiving is about family."
Jerry Russo, College, Class of '99
"I'm thankful just to be alive, to tell you the truth. I'm just happy to be here. Every day is an opportunity to take advantage of."
Dan Mueller, Wharton, Class of '00
"Two loving parents. They'll always be there for me."
Wesley Fung, College, Class of '00
"I'm thankful for life, for being able to get a good education, for a good family and for God's grace."
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The leadership of Miyette Allah Cattle Rearers Association, an umbrella body of Fulani herdsmen, has called on the Federal Government to create grazing routes for cattle rearers in the country as a solution to the lingering bloodbath between Fulani herdsmen and native Tiv farmers in Benue State.
Speaking with journalists in Makurdi the Benue State Capital, Wednesday, the secretary of the association in the state, Mallam Haruna Gololo, lamented incessant loss of lives in Benue communities arising from the Tiv/Fulani conflicts.
Gololo attributed the continued hostility between Tiv farmers and Fulani herdsmen in Benue State to the non-challant attitude of the governors of Benue and Nasarawa States whom, he said, have not contributed to the recommendations submitted by the committee they set up to look into the matter.
He expressed regret that: "In spite of the killings and destruction of properties, the report of the committee which many hoped would give lasting solution to the crisis seems to have been shoved aside by both governments."
Gololo, who alleged that the recent killings in Benue State were not connected to the herdsmen, however blamed those he described as misinformed leaders on both the Tiv and Fulani sides for falsely alerting the people of impending attack from an enemy camp solely to frighten the people to run away so that their properties could be looted or destroyed by allies of those who are supposed to protect them.
The secretary equally castigated youths on both sides for neglecting important counsel from their Chiefs and Ardos to embark on raids, alleging that several ethnic groups have gone into the fight against the Tiv people.
He however said efforts were being made to forestall further crisis, disclosing that visiting Fulani herdsmen were now being registered by the Ardos (Chiefs) in the different local government areas to enable them have the identities of all visiting herdsmen in the state.
Gololo who lamented the death of several Fulanis in the crisis, expressed reservation with the appointment of a special adviser on Fulani matters by the Benue State government who is a Kanuri instead of Fulani.
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Moonshining has, whether you know it or not, left an indelible mark on the world of cars. Early hot-rodding, NASCAR, The General Lee - it all owes something to the distribution of illicit booze. As does Lawless, a brutal glorification of prohibition-era Virginia, courtesy of iconic director, John Hillcoat (him of The Proposition) and starring Tom Hardy, Jessica Chastain, Gary Oldman, Jason Clarke and Shia LaBeouf.
Based on Matt Bondurant's book, The Wettest County in the World, this visceral true story follows three brothers' (Hardy, Clarke, LaBeouf) bootlegging business in the Appalachian hills as they refuse to bow to the new sadistic, corrupt lawman (Guy Pearce). And their amoral approach to free enterprise sees them piloting the era's latest machinery (largely Ford Model As, one of which manages to actually run on booze), transporting their wares to the speakeasies of Chicago and flogging it to the local kingpin (Oldman).
Desperate not to disturb the romance of this tale, Benoît Delhomme's photography presents the bucolic tale - and classics that increase in loveliness with the Bondurant's profits - beautifully. Which, frankly, is welcome respite from the knuckledusters-in-faces, knives-in-sex-parts ultra-violence that Lawless is peppered with.
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"Comic Book Men" star Kevin Smith's Canadian horror film "Tusk" has yet to debut, but he's already heading into production on the follow-up, "Yoga Hosers." What's more, he's doing it with one of his more star-studded casts.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Johnny Depp, Tony Hale ("Veep"), Natasha Lyonne ("Orange Is the new Black"), Austin Butler ("Switched at Birth), Adam Brody ("The O.C."), Tyler Posey ("Teen Wolf") and Jason Mewes ("Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie") will all appear in the film. They will join the cast of "Tusk," including Michael Parks, Justin Long, Genesis Rodriguez and Haley Joel Osment.
Depp found his way to the project through his daughter, Lily-Rose Depp. She and Smith's daughter, Harley-Quinn Smith, star in "Yoga Hosers" as two teenage yoga nuts, both named Colleen, who must fight an ancient evil. They do so alongside famed man-hunter Guy LaPointe (Depp).
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By Joy Sewing | January 29, 2013
Photo By Jordan Strauss/INVLThe ?Silver Linings Playbook? star Jennifer Lawrence won a Golden Globe and perhaps some fashion cred for her red Dior Haute Couture princess gown with a tiny belt.
Photo By Kirk McKoy/WireReese Witherspoon on the red carpet at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards show at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday, January 15, 2012. (Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times/MCT)
Photo By Getty ImagesCameron Diaz wore a red-siren dress to the Golden Globes in January.
Photo By Jordan Strauss/Invision/APActress Melissa Rauch arrives at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday Jan. 13, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Houstonians will be seeing, and wearing, red Friday for the American Heart Association's national Wear Red Day, which also kicks off American Heart Month.
Now in its 10th year, the heart association's "Go Red" campaign is designed to increase awareness that heart disease and stroke are major health threats for women. The association credits the campaign for saving more than 627,000 women from heart disease. "Women who Go Red are more likely to make healthy choices, lose weight and develop heart health plans with their doctors," the organization said in a statement.
Throughout Houston, landmarks including City Hall, Houston Fire Department stations, Memorial City Mall, the Galleria and Memorial Hermann Hospitals will light up their buildings with red to celebrate the day.
The YMCA invites anyone who wears red Friday to work out free at any of its locations. To participate, register as a guest member at any Y's Welcome Center. For locations, visit www.ymca houston.org.
Macy's again has teamed up with the American Heart Association for a "Wear Red" sale. Customers wearing anything red, from an entire ensemble to lipstick to the signature Red Dress pin ($2) can receive discounts up to 20 percent through Sunday. Pin sales, with proceeds going to the AHA and accompanying discounts, will continue through Feb. 14.
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Recommend the top of the range with leather trim and electric sunroof. SP25 comes with the bigger motor and more equipment including sat nav. Size of the screen has been criticised; seems OK to me.
Goes beautifully with the 2.5 litre motor
Steering in on the light side but is great once you become more familiar with it. Accelleration and braking are fantastic.
Very comfortable car. Probably not a family car as room in the back is not the car's best feature but not a problem otherwise. Boot space is very good.
Getting about 9 litres per 100kms with mainly small trips. Better than 8 on freeway trips
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Very happy with the purchase. The vehicle is very well equipped and is a fantastic car to drive. Considered the Impreza RS and the equivalent Lancer but SP25 was the better car to drive in my opinion. Only complaints are the visibility through back window for reverse parking (perhaps look at reverse sensors) and the lack of a full size spare tyre in all models is a real shame.
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SWISHER, Iowa - Eight Iowa Americorps members have discovered a love for horses while helping the community. They are devoting three weeks of volunteering at the Miracles in Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Swisher.
"It can be hard to get volunteers to donate the time that we need so to have them is fantastic," Cheryl Valenta, Community Relations and Development Director, said.
They do anything from painting to caring for the horses, but their most rewarding job is helping with the therapy classes.
"Its really apparent when you're working with the kids in the classes how much it helps them how happy you get to see their parents and that in itself is immediately rewarding," Jessica Beck, corps member, said.
The volunteers walk next to the horse to add safety and security for the therapy student.
"It looks amazing because when you see them come out of their cars they're just mosey-ing about but when they get on the horse they just come alive," Joseph Duchateau, corps member, said.
The therapy students come weekly, which gives the corps members a chance to see the progress each student makes.
"It makes you want to shed a tear kind of I mean I choke it down but it's really touching getting to see how much they learn and enjoy it while they're on the horse," Beck said.
Once the classes are over the Americorps team cares for the horses and tends to the stalls.
"The only complaint that any of us can think of during this whole entire thing is that we're not here longer," Beck said.
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA mini2 leaks, wearing a nice white dress
We've just got a live photo of a yet unannounced Android-running Sony Ericsson handset. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA mini2 comes to succeed the most compact droid in the company portfolio and it will obviously be available in a pretty white outfit.
Now we didn't get any specs along with this leak, but it seems safe to suggest that the Sony Ericsson XPERIA mini2 will be identical to the XPERIA mini pro2, but for the keyboard. This means a 3" HVGA screen and some pretty powerful processing unit under the hood. The Android 2.3 Gingerbread is what this little fella is going to be running at launch.
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The MDC led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday declared the late Highlanders and national team legend Adam Ndlovu a national hero, in recognition of his 'unstinting contribution to football in Zimbabwe.'
This was decided following a full MDC national council meeting in Harare. This symbolic gesture has been greatly welcomed by the Ndlovu family who announced that Adam will be buried at Lady Stanley cemetery on Saturday.
The 42 year-old Chicken Inn FC coach died together with Nomqhele Tshili, 24, in the crash near Victoria Falls that left his brother Peter critically injured. It has been confirmed Nomqhele was Peter's girlfriend.
Peter underwent a successful operation on Wednesday to insert pins in both his fractured legs. He also broke some ribs in the horrific crash, but is expected to fully recover.
In a statement the MDC-T, whose MPs and top leadership are keen sportsmen, sent consolations to the Ndlovu family.
'The party wishes Peter Ndlovu a speedy recovery. Further, in recognition of Adam's unstinting contribution to the Zimbabwe football fraternity, the Party declares Adam Ndlovu a national hero,' the statement said.
A friend of the Ndlovu family told SW Radio Africa they had been been overwhelmed by the gesture and recognition coming from Tsvangirai's party.
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On Tuesday, the family finally broke the news of Adam's death to Peter and this left him shattered.
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Supporters: Don't link immigration bill to Boston
"We should not proceed until we understand the specific failures of our immigration system," Paul wrote in a letter to Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. Paul said that national security protections must be part of any immigration legislation to ensure the federal government does everything it can to keep immigrants "with malicious intent" from using the immigration system to enter the country to commit acts of terror.
Some Democrats suggest that the true motive behind at least some voicing such concerns is to oppose immigration legislation. Leahy used part of his opening statement Monday to assert that opponents of immigration reform had begun "to exploit the Boston Marathon bombing."
"Let no one be so cruel as to try to use the heinous acts of these two young men last week to derail the dreams and futures of millions of hardworking people," Leahy said.
He said the bill would strengthen national security by focusing on border security and enforcement.
Grassley bridled at Leahy's comments, saying that when Leahy proposed gun legislation, "I didn't accuse you of using the Newtown killings as an excuse."
"I think we're taking advantage of an opportunity where once in 25 years we deal with immigration to make sure that every base is covered," Grassley said.
And Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., an author of the immigration bill who has strong ties to conservatives, disputed Leahy's comments.
"I disagree with those who say that the terrorist attack in Boston has no bearing on the immigration debate. Any immigration reform we pursue should make our country safer and more secure," Rubio said. "If there are flaws in our immigration system that were exposed by the attack in Boston, any immigration reform passed by Congress this year should address those flaws."
At the White House, spokesman Jay Carney was asked about the issue and said the administration believes that "one of the reasons we need comprehensive immigration reform is because it will enhance, when implemented, our national security."
Schumer noted that one of the Boston suspects, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died in a firefight with police, apparently was able to travel to Russia in 2011 without the trip being detected by the FBI because his name was misspelled by an airline. The immigration bill would have prevented that because it requires passports to be swiped when people leave the country, Schumer said.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, also weighed in Monday, telling an interviewer on Fox News' "American Newsroom", "I'm in the camp of, if we fix our immigration system, it may actually help us understand who all is here, why they're here, and what legal status they have."
Associated Press writers Jim Kuhnhenn and Alicia A. Caldwell contributed to this report.
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