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Crawley Down Gatwick inflicted only a second home league defeat of the season on East Preston at the Lashmar on Saturday in the SCFL Premier Division with a fine 1-0 win.
The Anvils lost to the same opponents 5-0 at the Haven barely ten days ago, in the Sussex Senior Cup, and from the outset they displayed a steely determination to avoid any repeat of that below par performance.
In reality that home defat and particularly the manner and magnitude of it was completely at odds with what has been a largely satisfactory season so far for the Anvils.
They had already bounced back with an impressive 4-0 away win at Lingfield last Saturday so East Preston will have known that the fixture would be much more of a challenge this time around.
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Both teams had chances in the first half but a combination of poor finishing and good defending ensured that the score remained goalless in the early stages of the match.
For the home side Dan Huet and Dave Beaney went close and at the other end it is fair to say that the normally reliable Oli Leslie could have had a first half hat-trick.
Although the hard working Leslie must wonder how he failed to get on the score sheet, great credit has to go to home keeper George Bentley who made a number of important saves to ensure he kept his side in the game.
Crawley Down took the lead on 39 mins when an Oli Leslie cross into the box found big centre back Marc Pelling and he made no mistake with his header from close in.
Half time saw the visitors ahead 1-0. East Preston started the second half on the front foot and the Anvils had to withstand some sustained pressure.
With man of the match Marc Pelling, in particular, in truly outstanding form Crawley Down defended resolutely and always looked dangerous on the break.
Ultimately despite their best efforts East Preston were unable to make the breakthrough and Crawley Down held on for a really hard earned and well-deserved away win.
The game was good to watch and played in the right spirit and the win maintains the Anvils sixth position in the league table.
Crawley Down Gatwick: Andy Greaves, Sonny Barton, Billy Wraight, Michael Spence (Michael Belli), Blair Cooney (Sam Packham), Marc Pelling, Russell Malton, Josh Brown (Lee Thomas), Sam Cane, Oli Leslie, Michael Wood. Unused Subs: Andy Goodwin, Josh Martin.


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FARO, Sweden: Endless winters, sparse pine trees rising from infertile soil, few sheep and even fewer people: the Baltic island of Faro is not only a natural film set for Ingmar Bergman, but his sanctuary and final resting place.After "Through a Glass Darkly," which won an Oscar in the best foreign language film category, Bergman filmed "Persona" (1966), "Shame" (1968), "The Passion of Anna" (1969) and "Scenes from a Marriage" (1973) on Faro.According to one piece of local lore, Bergman paid well, so well in fact that when visitors asked where his house was, islanders would usually point in the opposite direction.When Bergman discovered the beach at Hammars in 1966 while filming "Persona," he decided to build a one-story house in the area. With fewer than 500 people living there the whole year round, tourism has become vital for Faro, which is due in no insignificant part to Bergman.There is also the "Bergman safari" exploring his film locations, including part of a reconstructed set from "Persona".

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Intermittent Fasting: A Diet Change That Produces Tangible Results
Getting into amazing shape is, without a doubt, one of the most difficult tasks a person can perform in their personal life. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that nearly 80% of the entire population within the United States fails to meet national standards for health and fitness. With statistics like this, what are we to do? Are were merely destined to fall victim to the same problems, or can we change our behavior in a way that will facilitate weight loss and muscle growth? Fortunately, health and fitness enthusiasts have examined the beneficial nature of intermittent fasting and found that it works wonders for every unique body type.
Intermittent Fasting: A Brief Explanation
Do you find certain portions of your day where eating a meal doesn't come to mind? For some, the early-morning hours are filled with productivity and workouts that help them improve their healthy and visual appearance. For these specific individuals, their hunger pangs don't begin to show themselves until noon. Skipping this first meal, in a general sense, is the catalyst that can start our implementation of intermittent (IF) fasting.
The IF protocol works with a general framework that utilizes a large window of fasting followed by a small window of eating. For most practitioners, these windows follow a 16-hour period where no food is consumed and only water and black coffee are permitted. After this has been completed, the user may fit all of their daily meals and snacks within the remaining eight hours of the day. Although this approach may seem overly simplistic, it has helped thousands of users lose weight and feel satiated throughout their waking hours.
The Results
To understand why intermittent fasting works, we must first understand how weight loss occurs in the body. Although many biological factors dictate the pace in which we're capable of burning unwanted fat, taking in fewer calories than our body requires is the end-all, be-all of rapid weight loss. Simply put: Taking in less calories than your body requires is proven to work effectively -- bottom line. Where IF shines is by allowing users to feel 'full' while going about their diet and training regimen.
Ask yourself this: Have you ever failed a diet merely because you couldn't handle the underlying craving for food and sugary drinks? If so, intermittent fasting will allow you to kick these sensations to the curb. Since users are consuming their calories in a short period of time, two-thousand calories will feel more like four thousand. Each meal is consumed briefly after the other and creates a pleasant experience while dieting on lower calories.
But intermittent fasting provides more than just a psychological trick to make dieting easier: It allows our metabolism to remain strong and, in certain cases, has shown to prolong our lifespan. According to a study released by Harvard, lab rats that had undergone periods of fasting were shown to increase their life expectancy by a significant amount.


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Responses to Literature
The most important response a child can have with a piece of literature is enjoyment. The pleasure a child gets from a story will determine their desire to seek other stories and ultimately if they develop a life long love of literature.
Each student's response is limited by their physical, cognitive, and affective abilities and developmental level, which can be improved with communication.
To facilitate communication it helps to know the kinds of responses a person can have with literature.
Kinds of Responses
- Immediate or deferred,
- Internal and personal or external and social,
- Physical, Cognitive or intellectual (literal, interpretive/ inferential, critical analysis/ evaluative), and Aesthetic (affective or emotional)
Immediate and deferred
All responses are immediate or deferred and the timing of a response can vary considerably. An immediate response can be good or problematic as when it interrupts the flow of understanding and involvement. A deferred response, can be good if it is deferred until a discussion starts. Or sometimes it might be even years later when it might be recalled and related to something else. Deferred until another influence sparks a memory, making those responses valuable. However, sometimes the source, as being literature has been forgotten.
Internal and personal or external and social
A person's response to a piece of literature will always include an internal or personal response, this quality is important for creating and sustaining personal involvement with literature. Without it, people stop interacting, and voluntary involvement with literature is halted. The choice to be involved and maintain involvement, usually lead to a positive emotional responses or positive feelings toward literature, which is required to establish a life long love of literature.
As important as the internal and personal response is the external. An external response is required to communicate information about the piece of literature. Examples include: body expressions, oral remarks, written remarks, drawings, diagrams, webs, creative movement, dramatics, play activities, and many other kinds of activities. It is vitally important for educators as it is the only way to communicate about literature and to assess a person's understandings and feelings about a piece of literature. It provides the information needed for teachers to model critical analysis and appreciation of literature to facilitate an individuals and groups better understandings and appreciation of its value. Therefore, it is critical to learn how to encourage students to share their responses socially so they can develop their self-efficacy to enjoy literature at their choosing alone or with peers.
Physical, Cognitive, Aesthetic
These responses are related to different ways literature is experienced. While a literate adult may wonder about the inclusion of physical it is most likely the physical responses young children enjoy that encourages them to continue to seek literature for enjoyment.
- Touching and feeling texture of the page and other textures in feely books
- Pointing
- Turning a page or not wanting to turn the page
- Hearing interesting sounds: alliteration, rhyming, rhythm...
- Seeing bright colors, interesting objects, animals, people, vehicles...
- Verbal and non-verbal responses based on physical sensations.
- Experiencing the unexpected.
Cognitive or intellectual (literal, interpretive/ inferential, critical analysis/ evaluative)
The response made after mentally manipulating the information from the story and communicated can be classified as literal; interpretive/ inferential, critical analysis; and evaluative. All of these response may also be immediate, deferred, internal, external, or aesthetic/ emotional.
Responses that can be supported directly with evidence from the text, pictures, illustrations, charts, diagrams, music, sound, or action without making an inference.
Interpretive or inferential
Interpretive or inferential responses: Are interpretations that go beyond the specific information provided by the author or illustrator. The reader/ listener/ viewer interpret words, visuals, or sounds singularly and in combinations using his or her experiences to interpret beyond the literal meaning of the story. He or she make inferences about the story and the author's motives usually by reacting to the elements: plot, setting, style, mood, point of view, tone, and the genre attributes of the work. While these responses are interpretive or inferential they are also supported with evidence.
- That character is really evil, because to do ..... you would have to not care about people or other living things and get enjoyment at the expense of others...
- This story isn't true, is it?
- I don't think Camazots is on Earth. In fact it's not in the solar system and maybe not even in our galaxy, because the author's description of the planet would not match anything we know about our solar system. While it might be in our galaxy it don't think it is because of the the tessellation thing.
Critical analysis and evaluative
Evaluative responses: an example is when the reader/listener/viewer selects an example or multiple examples and explains why they think the author did ... or what the author should have done based on a standard. If a child says the book is one of the best s/he have ever read and tells why, compared to another piece of literature or a standard, she is giving an evaluative response. If a child says that a character should do something. You wouldn't know if it was an evaluative response unless it's explained in relation to a standard. The standard for being aesthetically beautiful is what we we call art.
- I liked it when the author said the wheat fields looked like his brother after a buzz cut.
- This book is boring because there is not enough action.
- I liked the way the author describes everything that makes you feel like you are there.
- She makes it seem so real. Like when she said Jess's muscles were popping like bacon on a griddle and by what she had Jess talk to himself when he was trying to run away after he was told Leslie ...
- A person asks if there are more books like the one(s) she or he just read and describes what they mean by just like.
- A person's reaction to a song, video, advertisement, movie explaining what they liked and why.
Aesthetic (affective or emotional)
People who are involved emotionally comprehend and evaluate their reading/viewing/listening better than those who aren't. Therefore, if we know what the reader/listener/viewer's responses are we can anticipate his or her emotional reactions and interact to facilitate his or her growth.
- "I can feel the frustration!"
- "That character reminds me of when I..."
- "I would like to live in that place."
- "I would not like to have lived during that time."
- "I would like to know that character."
- "This reminds me of ..."
- A child smiles and giggles after reciting a poem and repeats a few rhythmic lines over and over.
Personal involvement is required to create meaningful responses and to communicate those responses externally. It is the external responses which are evaluated by others which may result in others desire to increase their involvement with the same literature or to share their personal responses as a result of their interactions with others. It is listening to student's or looking at the artifacts they create that we can gather information to make decisions to offer readers choices to facilitate their literacy by helping them to respond with increased understanding: literal, interpretive, of critical analysis to evaluate and appreciation literature.
These ranges of responses and interactions are illustrated in the following model.
It is important for educators to celebrate and encourage student involvement with literature. The best time to facilitate better understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of literature is when students communicate their response from their personal transaction Teachers make and take advantage of these through the questioning strategies they use to encourage and scaffold deeper thinking through critical analysis. As students achieve higher quality responses they will also develop a greater appreciation of literature and desire to communicate with others to share their transactions and ideas. As students have more experiences with quality literature and outstanding teachers their responses can improve from novice to emerging, to mature, to critical responses as described by the outcomes on this scoring guide. Additionally as students are introduced to story elements and genre they will also develop their abilities to use these ideas to understand, interpret, analyze and appreciate literature.
Additional sources related to teaching and literature responses:
- Instructional suggestions and guidelines to use when reading/viewing/listening during book talks, conferences, literature circles, and other discussions.
- Sample questions that focus on literature elements
- Children and adolescent development related to literature
- Development of story elements for children in elementary grades
- Story element resources
- Genre attributes resources
Additional information at Teacher Tools for Literature at homeofbob.com
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Microsoft awarded me second time with prestigious award, MVP for Virtual Machine. Like last year I'm happy and proud for that :). Also, this award gives me stimulation to do what I do even more harder and better then before!
Thank you Microsoft for this great MVP Award and I'm proud to be a part of this prestigious community!
I want to say THANK YOU everyone who support me on the way to this award, especially thanks to people without this would not be possible: To my MVP lead Yulia Belyanina, Maria Terzi, Ben Armstrong, Alessandro Teglia, Microsoft Croatia, MVP Community, Microsoft Community Croatia and BiH, Ekobit… Big thanks to my friends and colleagues Marin Franković, Tomica Kaniški, Luka Manojlović, Ivan Kardum, Toni Petrina, Ognjen Bajić, Adis Jugo, Igor Pavleković, Robert Petrunić, Draško Ivanišević, Tomislav Tipurić, Enis Šahinović, David Hodap and many, many others… sorry if I forget someone.
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Hi everyone,
So I said that yesterday that the odds were in my favor that today would be a good day.
While today wasn't necessarily a good day, it was 100% a better day.
There would have been a point where only a "better day" was not good enough for me, and I would have strived and wished and desired for more.
But I have come to learn to be accepting of things in recovery and in life, just the way they are.
So if better is what I get today, then better it is.
Yes, it would be nice if it was good or great day or one of those days where I am just in love with recovery, but for now, better is what I am going to be accepting of and grateful for.
In all honestly, better is better than having another bad day, right? (Hopefully that made sense).
Today was better for pretty much one reason only and it had nothing to do with how I feel about my body or food, because that is kind of at the same status that it was yesterday.
That reason is that today was better is because I was able to be of service today and to make someone else happy. When I do that, it helps all those terrible things that Ed tells me about myself slightly lessen because it reminds me that my self worth is based on my physical being, but based on my inner soul.
Today, I was able to give the 2nd grade boy I tutor a certificate for completing his reading comprehension workbook that he's been working on with me for months.
He was so happy that it was officially signed and dated and he felt so accomplished that he went and he taped it up on his bedroom door and yelled for his mom to come see it.
To know that I was a part of making that boy's day that much brighter, reminded me that I am not this undisciplined and worthless person that Ed tells me I am because the way my body looks isn't what I'm loving right now.
It reminded me, that to this kid at least, I was worth enough that signing this piece of paper made him feel validated and proud of himself.
So if this is what a better day looks like, then actually, I don't even need good day at the moment.
Imaging him smiling as he taped that certificate on his wall, not caring at all about what I looked like, but only caring about the fact that I, his smart tutor who he respects, acknowledged his hard work and therefore made him so happy, makes this better day pretty damn close to good.
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Last night I saw The Dark Knight Rises. When I was thinking of what theme I was going to use for today I wanted to get something with an american comic book-ie type feel to it. As I am sure for a lot of people when you think "Batman, Anime" I thought; Darker than Black. Why is that thought? I got to thinking about it and the two properties really have very, very little in common. I mean they are both pretty dark properties with cool heroes that where mostly black and act diffident when they are in costume and not. . That is where the similarities really end. Hie, In terms of powers, well Hie actually has powers while Batman has none. Hie works for an organization while Batman just does it for Gotham. Biggest difference between them is that Hie kills (also sometimes uses guns) and Batman does not, will not kill. Am I saying that Darker than Black is bad because of this? Of course not! I am just saying that the comparison between Hie and Batman is very very silly.
I really do love Darker than Black, I think it is one of the best looking shows of the past decade. I think it is one of the coolest show you can watch. Does that mean it is a good show? Um that is tough, I am of the came where Darker than Black is totally awesome if you don't but energy into caring about the overall plot. Just watch all the awesome two praters and don't worry, it will be okay. I don't think it is Studio Bones' best work (My personal favouirte anime studio) I mean the best things they have probably made are things like FullMetal Alchemist (and Brotherhood), Wolfs Rain, and Cowboy Beeboo: the movie. That said, I personally still think Darker than Black is one of their best and one of their most assailable to new fans. I mean you could show this show to someone who has never watched anime before in their life, maybe they are a comics fan or like action movies, they would probably get a kick out of this show.
I think this is kind of breaking the rules of "Awesome Themes" by way of not really having the best theme in the world. Sure, It is kind of cool but I would not really say it is totally awesome. But I think this is an anime that more people need to see, more and more people are getting into anime and just watching the very samey kind of harem/shonen romance type shows. If you like those kinds of things, that's fine they just are so not for me, at all. I think Darker than Black represents how cool and sleek anime can be and it is important for people to try something new in their viewing every now and again. Remember kids, anime is a medium, the medium of animation, not a single genera. And Darker than Back is a very cool part of that medium so go check it out, it's awesome!


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Shane Alexis: There was no necessity to apply for Jamaican citizenship
Dr Shane Alexis
People's National Party (PNP) candidate for South East St Mary, Dr Shane Alexis says he did not apply for Jamaican citizenship because "the necessity did not present itself" in his day-to-day life before his entrance into representational politics.
Alexis' nationality became hot topic earlier this week when the ruling Jamaica Labour Party revealed that he was a Canadian citizen who does not hold a Jamaican passport.
Alexis addressed the issue in an interview with Loop Jamaica on Wednesday.
"I didn't start my journey to become a politician so I was able to do all the things everyone was able to do and so the necessity (to apply for Jamaican citizenship) did not present itself in my day to day life," Alexis said, noting that the application process is an "onerous" one.
He added, "Now that my life has changed to become a political representative, it's more of a necessity but it doesn't change the work I have done for the country or the plans I have for it."
However, Alexis, like the PNP, noted that he was duly nominated as the Jamaican Constitution states clearly that persons born in Commonwealth countries are eligible to sit in the Houses of Parliament.
"I have nothing to hide, I have been properly nominated… I think that issue is clear," he said. "I have always lived here, I voted in the last several elections, I have my driver's license here… My entire career has been to the benefit of Jamaica.
"I am Jamaican and have been as long as I can remember, I just happen to be born in Canada," Alexis said.
Alexis will face off against the JLP's Dr Norman Dunn in the October 30 by-election.
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On 7 April 2016, the Ministry of Finance ("MoF") issued Official letter ("OL") 4769 to all provincial tax departments providing guidance on regular investment activities.
According to OL 4769, if an enterprise has regular investment activities (i.e. organic growth) during the period 2009-2013, such regular investment activities shall not be considered business expansion and the enterprise will be allowed to apply its existing CIT incentives to all of its profits.
To be qualified as regular investment activities, all of the following criteria must be met:
(i) Investment in machinery and equipment is funded by: (1) depreciation fund; (2) profit after tax; or (3) registered investment capital; and
(ii) The regular investment does not cause the actual capacity to exceed the registered/approved production capacity (e.g. as stipulated in the investment certificate) of the project which is entitled to CIT incentives.
The treatment in OL4769 can be applied to the regular investment activities carried out during the 2009-2013 period. If enterprises have applied a different tax treatment, they can revise their CIT returns. In cases where decisions to recapture tax have been issued and/or enterprises are in appeal process, over-paid tax could be offset or refunded.
Enterprises should review their investment in fixed assets during the period from 2009-2013 to claim favorable tax treatment provided in this OL.
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I'm beta testing a new service called Memolane, which collects the breadcrumbs we drop around the web (from Foursquare, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, RSS, etc) and visualizes them as a timeline. It's not fair for me to review the service at this point - I'll save that for later. Rather, I'm interested in what it augurs: The rise of metaservices.
The problem/opportunity addressed by metaservices has been worked to death by folks far smarter than I - in particular by well-intentioned developers looking to create better standards for services to share data. But so far solutions have failed to address the market opportunity. I think this is going to change, in the main, because we'll demand it does.
Let me step back and describe the problem. In short, heavy users of the web depend on scores - sometimes hundreds - of services, all of which work wonderfully for their particular purpose (eBay for auctions, Google for search, OpenTable for restaurant reservations, etc). But these services simply don't communicate with each other, nor collaborate in a fashion that creates a robust or evolving ecosystem.
The rise of the app economy exacerbates the problem - most apps live in their own closed world, sharing data sparingly, if at all. And while many have suggested that Facebook's open social graph can help untangle the problem, in fact it only makes it worse, as Fred put it in a recent post (which sparked this Thinking Out Loud session for me):
The people I want to follow on Etsy are not the same people I want to follow on Twitter. The people I want to follow on Svpply are not my Facebook friends. I don't want to sharemy Foursquare checkins with everyone on Twitter and Facebook.
Like nearly all of us, Fred's got a social graph instrumentation problem and a service data-sharing problem. Here's what he suggests:
I would like to be able to run these people through all my social graphs on other services (not just Facebook and Twitter) and also my phone contacts and my emails to help me filter them and quickly add those people if I think they would make the social experience on the specific service useful to me.
When you break it down, what Fred is asking is this:
1. That each service he uses will make the data that he creates available to any other service with which he wishes to share.
2. That each service he uses be capable of leveraging that data.
For that to happen, every app, every site, and every service needs to be more than just an application or a content directory. It needs to be a platform, capable of negotiating ongoing relationships with other platforms on behalf of its customers in real time. This, of course, is what Facebook does already. Soon, I believe, every single service of scale will work in a similar fashion.
When you think about a world in which this idea comes true, all sorts of new services become possible: Metaservices, services which couldn't exist unless they had the oxygen of other services' datastreams to consume. At present, I can't really think of any such services that are currently at scale. (I can think of some promising stuff in early stages - Memolane and Percolate come to mind.)
Sure, tons of services use Facebook connect to leverage our social graph. But that's a half step. So is authorizing or logging into a site via Twitter. Solves a simple problem, but doesn't add much value beyond that.
But I've noticed a trend of late. While a year ago I'd only see a "service connection" happen between an app and Facebook or Twitter, lately I've noticed such connections happening all over the place - with LinkedIn, Google, Foursquare, and many others. I think it's only a matter of time - and not much of it - before we have a "metaservice" hit on our hands - an entirely new and delightful service that curates our digital lives and adds value above the level of a single site.
Perhaps it's already out there. What have you seen that qualifies as a metaservice today?


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Industrial Info is tracking more than $529.8 billion in offshore Oil & Gas projects, including $45 billion in North American waters.
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In the Gulf of Mexico, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) recently kicked off construction of its Shenandoah oil and gas semisubmersible production platform in water depths of more than 5,000 feet. Anadarko is working in a joint development agreement with companies including BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS-A). The platform has a proposed design capacity of 80,000 BBL/d. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2021.
Shell is underway with construction of its Appomattox oil & gas production platform in water depths of 7,290 feet in the Gulf of Mexico. The Appomattox field has stated recoverable reserves of 500 million barrels of crude oil. The semi-submersible platform has a 50,000-ton hull that was manufactured by Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. Construction on the project began in 2015 and is expected to be completed in 2019. The project will produce 100,000 BBL/d of crude oil.
In Australia, Shell is wrapping up construction of its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility. Construction began in 2012 and is expected to be completed this summer. The facility will produce 3.6 million metric tons of LNG per year. Samsung Heavy Industries and TechnipFMC (NYSE:FTI) are performing EPC work on the project, which has an estimated TIV of $10 billion.
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The Campbell Plan: The Simple Way to Lose Weight and Reverse Illness, Using The China Study's Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
Thomas Campbell
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In 2005, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, and Thomas Campbell, MD, co-authored The China Study. In it, they detailed the groundbreaking research results showing that a whole-food, plant-based diet has the potential to prevent and reverse many chronic diseases. The China Study became a worldwide phenomenon, selling more than a million copies and inspiring countless readers to reinvigorate their health by making better food choices.
Now The Campbell Plan, by Thomas Campbell, MD, goes beyond the why and shows you how to make the transition—and enjoy the journey—with practical guidance and a simple plan to make a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle easy and sustainable.
The Campbell Plan is full of cutting-edge nutritional research that fans of The China Study have come to expect. Dr. Campbell addresses the most contentious questions: Is soy healthy? Should you eat gluten? Do you need to eat organic? Should you eat fish? Is GMO dangerous? How should you feed your kids?
Just as important, you will learn the behavioral principles to succeed in your journey, as well as what to stock in the kitchen, how to read labels and shop, and how to navigate social and eating-out situations. Included are more than 55 delicious and easy recipes from favorite recipe sources and a 2-week menu plan.
Whether you wish to lose weight, reverse disease, or just have the best health of your lives, The Campbell Plan provides the step-by-step guidance to achieve their goals. This combination of practical tools, along with the research-based evidence of The China Study, will change people's lives for generations to come.
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Blouberg painting contractors to take care of the job for you
Whether you are revamping your home or have moved into a new home and want to make it your own, a fresh coat of paint can work wonders in transforming the whole look and feel of your home! The same can be said for offices, schools, hotels, hospitals, or any other building for that matter. Painting a building is, however, a huge task that can be very labour intensive, dangerous and time consuming. This is why most people with a busy schedule these days rely on the services of professional painting contractors to do the work for them.
Blouberg is home to numerous painting contractor companies that specialise in painting walls and roofs. These companies are able to give their clients expert advice as to what type of paint will be best suited to their building (home, office or otherwise). Blouberg painting contractors are also experts in following the correct techniques when it comes to painting coastal buildings. Painting contractors in this area know exactly how to prepare the walls and roofs of coastal buildings for painting, as well as which paints will be best to use in order to ensure their clients receive the best quality service from them. Painting contractors are able to prepare and paint a variety of different surfaces, including wood, concrete and bricks.
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RNR Liverpool now a World Age Group Qualifier
Rock 'n' Roll Liverpool Marathon on May 26, 2019 is one of two events in the UK where athletes can qualify for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships, being held as part of the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2020.Read more
How Well Does Running Fitness Translate to Other Sports?
If you're familiar with CrossFit Endurance, you know that one of its claims is that runners can improve their long-distance race times while reducing their weekly mileage.Read more
How to Pack for Your Next Rock 'n' Roll Race
When race time rolls around, the last thing you want to worry about is packing. Or, more specifically, overpacking. Although you may have tourist adventures on the horizon, the number one goal of this trip is to run your race. Once you have your marathon packing checklist created, you can refer to the same one for every Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series race you get a bib for.Read more
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It's all about the bling, baby and this year's Rock 'n' Roll Liverpool Marathon & 1/2 Marathon medals will have your sweet craving kicking into overdrive! Check out the sweet bling treats we've got in store for you as you run and rock to all the sweet beats in Liverpool this May!Read more
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Hearing Help Costs- What Are You Spending for?
There are a range of elements that go into comprising listening to aid rates. Besides spending for the listening device, there are various other costs related to medical checkup, hearing examination, adjustments, innovation, batteries, service warranty and solution. These expenses can not be stayed clear of completely. Nevertheless, if you compare and also check out different dealers, you ought to have the ability to discover a listening devices that fits your budget plan and satisfies your hearing requires.
Medical Examination And Also Hearing Examination
A medical exam is the initial and important step to figuring out the source of your hearing loss. A physician can detect if your hearing issue is a clinical problem that can be dealt with. Some hearing issues can be remedied, either completely or partially. Lots of insurance policy programs cover the medical examination, so you are only needed to add part of the medical cost.
Once your doctor has actually dismissed any hidden clinical trouble, you'll require to take a hearing examination to establish the degree of your hearing loss and also the most ideal style of hearing aid for you.
Hearing Aid Modern Technology
The very initial listening devices were analog which just offered standard audio boosting. With the innovation of hearing aid innovation come programmable and electronic listening device. Digital technology supplies the most effective sound top quality as well as boosting, eliminating distortion of very loud noises. Normally, electronic listening devices are the most expensive, however some listening device makers such as Siemens offer them in reduced, mid or high variety to match every spending plan, lifestyle and hearing loss.
Hearing aid prices raise with each added features such as flexible volume control, directional microphone, push-button control, Bluetooth and also wireless innovation. So, expect to pay more for listening device with numerous functions.
A listening devices purchased from a respectable distributor or audiologist will certainly be accompanied by a service warranty for one year or more. Some guarantees cover damage to the hearing that is because of malfunctioning style, producing or suitable while various other warranties prolong past that to encompass damage or troubles that are not the mistake of layout, manufacture or fitting. Normally, they will certainly replace the listening devices completely free or will charge you a very little refit fee. A warranty is really advantageous since the manufacturer soaks up the costs as opposed to you.
Battery replacement is an ongoing cost of keeping your hearing aid. Shop around to discover batteries with the most affordable possible price. Buy from significant stores online or offline. It's ideal to patronize stores with high turnover so you can be certain to get new and fresh batteries that can last longer.
Study shows that only 1 in 5 people that can take advantage of hearing help really use them. A hearing trouble can leave you really feeling isolated. It can cause you to shy away from social circumstances as well as personal interactions with others. Hearing aids can help to enhance your hearing capability as well as lifestyle. Do your research study and you are bound to discover a high quality listening devices at an cost effective price.


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Sulky has launched a new double disc drilling tool bar mounted on a parallelogram with press wheel. With a maximum pressure up to 50 kg per sowing unit, the Twindisc sowing line is suitable for folding sowing bars from 4 to 6m wide. It is available with row spacing of 12.5 or 15 cm.
Each sowing unit is equipped with an independent parallelogram and a press wheel for perfect ground contour following. Seeds are always placed at a constant depth. Sustained consolidation allows rapid and even emergence.
The pressure adjustment (up to 50 kg) is specific for each sowing unit. This action is performed without tools and without effort thanks to the carefully designed notched upper link that keeps the spring tensioned.
The centralized depth adjustment is accomplished easily by handle. A visual indicator allows precise control of the setting. The sowing line is linked to the power harrow roller, so its adjustment is completely independent of the soil tillage depth.
Each sowing line is mounted with an offset double disc. This produces narrow furrows which minimise soil disturbance regardless of the sowing depth. The seed trajectory has been carefully analysed to ensure precise deposits at the lowest part of the furrow using a "tobogganing" effect. A vent allows air pressure to be released between the two discs, so the seed drops by gravity and doesn't bounce. The depth control wheels (fitted as standard) are flanged thus preventing soil overrunning on the row, especially at high forward speeds.
The Twindisc seed drill is designed without grease points and with double lip V-ring seals for improved integrity on moving parts. The joint pin, made of "Arcor" treated steel, has excellent wear resistance. Additionally, discs are mounted on double row ball bearings. Benefiting from these arrangements, the Twindisc sowing line is maintenance-free.


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Anytime Fitness is a fitness center in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. At the Anytime Fitness center in Sleepy Eye we offer great amenities including the best fitness equipment available such as adaptive motion trainer, NuStep, treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, free weights, shower facilities with FREE towel service, cable TV, working security cameras for your safety, and a fitness orientation to the club and equipment.


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Taken from Bye Bye Blue Water Vol. 2 soundtrack
Good Luck Nadia - Bye Bye Blue Water Vol. 2 - Traccia n°8
A.D. 1991, Kichijoji
Nadia: Ahhn!
Ritsuko: What about the bluff of the call, yesterday?
Nadia: It was surely useless...
Ritsuko: Is that all right because there was a conclusion?
Nadia: Shut up!
Ritsuko: Your hair has been cut as usual...
Nadia: Shut up!
Ritsuko: Ah! How long will you keep crying?
Nadia: Shut up!
Ritsuko: It's all deceived by crying...
Nadia: Shut up!
Ritsuko: Love is self-deception.
Nadia: Shut up!
Ritsuko: It's shaken at a favorite man. Even if you think the end of this world by parting from the favorite man, you return actually. There will be an examination next week.
Nadia: Examination?!
Ritsuko: You're also foolish. You should consider the time you have...
Nadia: You're so cold, Rituko...
Ritsuko: That's no true, because I'll study with you overnight.
Nadia: Thank you.
Ritsuko: Time will carry out this, somehow.
Nadia: No. I don't want to forget.
Ritsuko: It is a man. Only a man can cure the crack caused by a man.
Nadia: No. I still like him. I'll live only by this thought.
Ritsuko: I see.
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I don't want to keep talking about Process Lasso all the time, but I've just felt the need to go against the grain - and share my honest experience that Process Lasso hasn't been particularly useful - and to give an update on my experiences.
Since last posting about it, I finally learned why Process Lasso did absolutely nothing to stop processes like instup.exe and svchost.exe from using high amounts of CPU. By default, under "Options > ProBalance settings ...[,]" the option "Do not act on system services" is checkmarked.
Well, no wonder Process Lasso didn't do crap. I guess it'll work now, right? Wrong. It still hasn't been helpful. In some ways, it's actually made my system worse.
Now, Process Lasso did actually start trying to restrain processes like instup.exe and svchost.exe when they used high amounts of CPU. Hey, at least it was now trying - unlike before when it didn't do anything. But the thing is - it doesn't even matter. It still doesn't help. My audio still stutters, and the processes still use high amounts of CPU - regardless of the lower priority to which they've been set.
On top of that, I've noticed another really weird thing that Process Lasso has done - in a way actually making my system worse. On at least three different occasions (November 7th, November 15th, and today), I've noticed that whenever I do uncheck "Do not act on system services[,]" for some weird reason, Google Chrome starts using more CPU - and my audio stutters whenever I actively use Chrome. I must stress that this is not a computer hardware problem because I never had this problem happen before unchecking "Do not act on system services[.]" I've tried closing and reloading Chrome, but that does no good. The only thing that works is re-checkmarking "Do not act on system services" - and then restarting Windows. I've done that at least three times, and it has consistently fixed any audio stuttering that I experienced when actively using Chrome after unchecking "Do not act on system services[.]" There shouldn't be any reason why my computer should be acting this way, but it has.
Process Lasso doesn't work by default by controlling the processes that need to be controlled, and even when I do adjust the settings so that it can control the right processes, it doesn't work. Not only that, but it actually creates more audio stuttering and high CPU usage that didn't previously exist. So the only thing that I can do - short of getting a real CPU tamer (if one exists) is to keep checkmarked "Do not act on system services" - and grin and bear the occasional CPU usage surges of instup.exe and svchost.exe. At least the CPU usage surges and audio stuttering caused by those processes were occasional - but the ones caused by Chrome after unchecking "Do not act on system services" are much more annoying.
If Process Lasso doesn't work by default, and if changing settings creates more problems, then what's even the point of Process Lasso?
Process Lasso should make a user's experience smoother - and stop important, foreground programs from locking up, lagging, stuttering, and so on. It does none of that. It's almost completely ineffective. Yeah, it'll nominally lower the priorities of some processes, but that doesn't matter. They'll still use high CPU and cause my audio to stutter - and will cause programs to use more CPU when they didn't do so before.
I don't want to insult or criticize the designer(s) of Process Lasso, but it has just simply been a big disappointment. Aside from helping somewhat with disk usage on my HP laptops, it has been largely ineffective. Process Lasso should be designed so that it maintains dedicated resources for active, foreground programs.


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Helping Local Pet Families Stay Together During Hardship
Earlier this week, The New York Times reported on a national trend of pet food pantries springing up across the nation in response to pet owners struggling to make ends meet. Fortunately, here in San Diego, vulnerable pet families have an official safety net to rely on in times of financial crisis through San Diego Humane Society's PAWS program, which strives to keep pets with their families. This vital program provides relief to pet families facing hardships that may cause animals to be surrendered to local shelters through two lifeline services:
- Pantry
Each week, in partnership with human food banks throughout the community, PAWS Pantry provides supplemental bags of pet food to people who often face the difficult decision of feeding themselves before their companion animals.
- In-Home Delivery
Pet parents who are home-bound, low?income seniors, chronically ill or disabled receive monthly deliveries of pet food and animal care supplies, such as cat litter, leashes, collars, toys and treats. They are also eligible for dog-walking services, transportation to and from veterinary appointments and medical vouchers to help pay for treatment their pets may need.
Last year, this program helped more than 3,780 vulnerable pet families in San Diego. PAWS clients received over 135,400 pounds of pet food and cat litter, 355 veterinary vouchers and 662 doses of topical flea medication. "The best thing we can do for pets is to keep them out of shelters and in their homes, with the families who love and need them," said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. "PAWS San Diego is our proactive approach to the systemic issues that lead to animal relinquishment."
The National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy researched and published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, the top reasons why pets are relinquished to animal shelters as being "Cost of Pet Maintenance" and "Owners Having Personal Problems."
Weitzman continued, "Imagine if you suddenly lost your job, your home, or if you or a family member became ill. Imagine having to choose between feeding yourself or your pet. Our pets are family, so we want to keep families together by assisting individuals facing tough times."
For more information about PAWS San Diego, visit http://pawssandiego.org.


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David Figueriras is a Graphic Design and and illustrator at The Toon Planet, read on for all his expert tips!
It is not a secret the way Astute Graphics plugins have helped a lot designers and illustrators to create their awesome artwork in a very efficient way. In this post I am going to tell you my usual creation procedure to build an unique vector city illustration with funny characters.
My work starts with an idea of what I want to communicate, in this case it is an advertisement for a new and trendy urban cloth brand in a magazine. First of all, I begin to draw fast and little pencil sketches to see which idea works the best for the project. When I choose one, I make a final sketch where I introduce all the creative elements, characters and the majority of lines and shapes filling the overall composition. Once the sketch is finished, it is digitalised and placed in a template layer in Adobe Illustrator. Now is when the action comes.
In the beginning, I deactivate the pressure option setting it to "None" because I want a regular thickness for the strokes. Then, a new layer is created over the sketch which is in the template layer, this will help you following the lines that you previously have drawn so you can focus on getting perfect shapes now.
I start drawing open lines on the new layer without letting the tool joining their dots because it will smooth the corners, and I do not want that for creating buildings. For example, if you want to draw a squared shape, you will have to draw 4 long lines that will cut in some point the others, then, you will trim the part of the lines that you do not want and finally have the shape that you want in just a few seconds.
Using some shortcuts will help you in the creation of basic shapes. If you want to create straight lines without changing the tool, DynamicSketch allows you to do that by pressing the alt button. For trimming a line that it is going out of its place, just press shift and draw a perpendicular line and you will delete it like as if you were using scissors. Also, it is very interesting to have activated the ability to edit or continuing existing paths as you will be able to redraw something that you are not happy with or extend an unfinished stroke.
Accuracy levels and smoothness settings will be the key to help you to create the lines that you exactly want. Mainly I use two different setups for these options: If I want polished and very clean lines I set low accuracy and high smoothness (Desirable for bigger shapes), If I want the lines to reflect what I draw exactly I set those options in the opposite way (Desirable for little details).
Talking about saving time, If you compare the traditional ways of Adobe Illustrator for vectorizing lines such as using the pencil or pen tool you will notice that with DynamicSketch is much easier. To make an idea, to you can draw better lines than with the pencil tool in half of the time (Around 50% time saved and better lines) and in a quarter of the time compared to the pen tool (Around 75% time saved and perfect lines as using the pen tool).
If you have the possibility of combining DynamicSketch with Inkscribe make it happen, they are the perfect combination. Inkscribe redefines the pen tool with much more potential, but what I specially like are the Dynamic corners and Pathscribe tools. It would help you a lot creating rounded shapes and creating curves when you are working with straight and sharp polygons.
In conclusion, whether you are a proffesional or not, if you are tired of spending lots of time using the pen tool and you want definitely to improve your efficiency and really take advantage of your working hours, DynamicSketch would be your new best friend from right now.
Please, take a look at my timelapse video and you will make an idea of how the whole vectorizing process looks like in a couple of minutes.
From us all at Astute Graphics we'd like to thank David for sharing his workflow and how he integrates DynamicSketch into this. please check out his website and his page on Behance.


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An exciting time for Lovehoney Trade
29.01.2018 | Bath, UK – The Lovehoney Trade Sales Team is delighted to announce that they have added two more awards to their trophy cabinet. They have won International Pleasure Products Company of the Year and Soft Bondage Line of the Year for their Fifty Shades Freed – The Official Pleasure Collection at the 2018 XBIZ Awards. Lovehoney beat off stiff competition to win the prestigious awards.
International Sales Manager Jim Primrose commented: "We are delighted to have won this award, we would like to thank everyone who voted for us and for the continued support across the industry. We couldn't have done it without you and it is a great way to kick start 2018! XBIZ are one of the most forward-thinking voices in the industry and we are really pleased."
International Sales Managers Kate Hodgson-Egan and Sales Manager Sabrina Earnshaw were in Las Vegas at the AVN Novelty Expo Show which was held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The team showcased the award-winning Fifty Shades Freed Official Pleasure Collection, in addition to other popular brands in the Lovehoney portfolio; BlowYo, Broad City and Coco de Mer. They also showcased the brand new ranges which they launched at ANME, Uprize and Happy Rabbit. For more information please visit www.lovehoneytrade.com.


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By JOE KILGORE | Metro Monthly Contributing Writer
When I contribute my hard earned dollars to charitable organizations I look for the following characteristics:
• A clear mission statement should be present so as to communicate what the organization seeks to accomplish and why its purpose is important. One look at a clear mission statement and the reader should be able to understand the organizations goals, the need for the services provided and the value that those services provide.
• The ability to perform key functions is a common theme in all successful nonprofit organizations. The different levels of success in the nonprofit world boils down to how good the organization is at: communicating their organization's vision and mission; achieving results and maintaining their ability to track those results; securing the resources necessary to achieve results; and planning for the future.
Strong leadership is a key factor to a successful non-profit organization. This includes having: strong financial management and a board finance committee that regularly monitor their performance using budgets, cash flow projections and industry average comparisons; and strong governance with written policies that effectively promote transparency, efficiency and accountability allow the organization to meet or even exceed set expectations.
Why am I contributing in the first place and what impact do I want to make?
Throughout the year I make many charitable contributions to several different organizations. Some donations are small and some are not. Some organizations are small and some are not. I like to help out where I can, but I do have a method behind my giving which reflects my values and who I am. Here are a few things to think about when you are deciding to donate:
• Who am I and what do I value? Your contributions are going to make an impact, so what impact do you want to make? Whose life do you want to change? What are you passionate about?
• At what level do you wish to make the change? Change can take many different routes. You can donate your time and your skills and sometimes that leads to a direct impact. You can donate money to an individual, an organization or a network of organizations that may use that money and make an impact indirectly.
Charitable contribution deductions
According to the IRS, you may deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations if you itemize your deductions. Generally, you may deduct up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income, but 20 percent and 30 percent limitations apply in some cases.
Qualified organizations
You may deduct a charitable contribution made to, or for the use of, any of the following organizations that otherwise are qualified under section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code:
• A state or United States possession (or political subdivision thereof), or the United States or the District of Columbia, if made exclusively for public purposes;
• A community chest, corporation, trust, fund, or foundation, organized or created in the United States or its possessions, or under the laws of the United States, any state, the District of Columbia or any possession of the United States, and organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, or literary purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals;
• A church, synagogue, or other religious organization;
• A war veterans' organization or its post, auxiliary, trust, or foundation organized in the United States or its possessions;
• A nonprofit volunteer fire company;
• A civil defense organization created under federal, state, or local law (this includes unreimbursed expenses of civil defense volunteers that are directly connected with and solely attributable to their volunteer services);
• A domestic fraternal society, operating under the lodge system, but only if the contribution is to be used exclusively for charitable purposes;
• A nonprofit cemetery company if the funds are irrevocably dedicated to the perpetual care of the cemetery as a whole and not a particular lot or mausoleum crypt.
The best helpful tools when looking to contribute
IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check is an on-line search tool that allows users to select a tax-exempt organization and check certain information about its federal tax status and filings. It allows users to check whether an organization:
• Is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions;
• Has filed a Form 990-N (e-Postcard) annual electronic notice;
• Has had its tax-exempt status automatically revoked because it has not filed its required Form 990-series return for three consecutive years.
GuideStar.org is the world's largest source of information on non-profit organizations. They provide as much information as they can about each nonprofit's mission, legitimacy, impact, reputation, finances, programs, transparency, governance, and so much more. They do that so you can take the information and make the best decisions possible.
Joe Kilgore, CPA, CGMA, is the Partner of accounting and auditing for all four of HD Davis CPAs' Ohio offices. He has 10 years of experience providing audit and consulting services to not-for-profit, retail, manufacturing, service organizations and other organizations. Kilgore is the director of HD Davis CPAs' not-for-profit niche, where he assists not-for-profit and governmental entities with audit and general business consulting. He has a wide range of experience relating to A-133 compliance and controls, including programs granted under various federal, state and local departments.
© 2016 Metro Monthly. All rights reserved.


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The new 2018 BMW 5 Series remains a smart choice for a midsize luxury sedan with its superb engines, high-tech galore, comfortable and composed ride quality, and impressive fuel economy. However, some rivals might be better on certain areas. Its release date should be expected sometime in the 2nd Q of 2018, as per recent online reports.
Even after several years on the market, the current-generation BMW 5 Series remains classically handsome. The redesigned model comes in a market laden with fresher rivals that offer some of the latest bells and whistles imaginable. And for those who are willing to "sacrifice" getting a fresher model for the BMW 5 Series, will make no mistake as the new model is tremendously updated and hosts plenty of upscale tech features and materials as is the tradition with BMW's high-end models.
It's a big, comfy, and impeccably refined sedan with an emphasis on luxury rather than sport. Since its debut five years ago, the existing generation of the model is dissimilar from the hallowed models that preceded it. It comes with a spacious cabin fitted with soft-toch surfaces, a technology galore and relativley significant convenience, and comfort features, although it doesn't feature the expected degree of handling precision and engagement that driving enthusiasts might want.
BMW says you the latest five Series can zoom past the 60 mph mark in just under 6.0 seconds with the 535d trim model. Respectable fuel economy, which has been a defining trait for the Series, are offered by the 535i and 550i models projected at 30 mpg in combined mode.
Nitpicking has however painted a grim picture for those who'd like to purchase one for themselves. Drawbacks include a ho-hum handling, an intrusive auto-stop system, and a relatively small truck relative to its competition. For those who find the faults too much to live with, there are some couple of desirable options the segment offers.
They include the elegantly sporty 2018 Cadillac CTS, the impressively crafted, and capable 2018 Lexus GS 350, the luxury-laden 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan stalwart, and the sharper-handling 2018 Audi A6. Others include the 2018 Maserati Ghibli, and the 2018 Jaguar XF. Even so, the new 2018 5 Series remains an perfect option in many spheres.
Offered Trims – BMW 5 Series
535i, 528i, 535d, and 550i are the trim models offered for the four-door, five-passenger 2018 BMW 5 Series. The 2018 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (GT) hatchback review is covered separately.
Exterior Changes & 2018 BMW 5 Series Interior Redesign
Standard accessories and features offered for the BMW 528i include heated auto-dimming mirrors, adaptive and automatic xenon headlights, vehicle driver-selectable settings, 17" wheels, driver and passenger memory settings, cruise control, a sunroof, LED accent lights, a rear folding 60/40-split seat, a power telescopic-and-tilt steering wheel, LED foglights, and automatic dual-zone cruise control.
Technologies offered include a navigation system, 20GB of digital music storage, HD and satellite radio, BMW emergency services, voice controls, a 10.2" display, dual USB ports, an auxiliary audio jack, a 12-speaker sound system, Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity, and the iDrive interface.
Both the 535d and the 535i, besides offering more agile engines, throw in a leather upholstery and 18" wheels to the list of BMW 528i features and technologies.
Upgrading to the BMW 550i trim model further adds a 16-speaker premium sound system, a satellite radio, passenger and driver memory settings, 14-way multi-contour front seats, a power trunk, keyless entry and ignition, rear and front parking sensor, and tri-zone automatic climate control.
Of course plenty of packages such as Cold Weather, Premium, Luxury Seating, Driver Assistance, Driver Assistance Plus, and Dynamic Handling, and options are expected. However, the precise details are lacking but we'll sure get them before its release date and post them here for you.
2018 BMW 5 Series Engine Specs
Under the hood of the 2018 BMW 528i is a four-cylinder turbocharged 2.0L engine mated to a standard automatic eight-speed transmission system. The system is then tasked with the responsibility of forwarding the power generated – 240 hp and 260 lbs. ft. of torque to either the standard rear-wheel drive or the optional AWD – connoted xDrive.
Next up is the BMW 535i model that comes with an inline-6 turbocharged 3.0L engine rated at 300 hp and 300 pounds-feet of torque. Powering the BMW 535d diesel is an inline-6 turbocharged 3.0L engine rated at 255 horsepower and 413 pounds-feet of torque.
Finally, the BMW 550i model gets the powerful turbocharged 4.4L V8, that according to BMW, has the capability of offering a healthy 445 horsepower and 480 pounds-feet of torque, here, EPA says you should expect 17/25/20 mpg in the city/highway/combined with the RWD, and 16/25/19 mpg with the four-wheel drive.
2018 BMW 5 Series Release Date & Coupe Price
While also expected to be offered on lease terms, the new 2018 BMW 5 Series Sedan is expected to cost an MSRP beginning from $50,200, and $7,000 more for the 5 Series Diesel Wagon. Its release date should be expected sometime during the 2nd Q of next year, at least according to multiple sources.
Wheelbase: 116.9 in
Length: 193.4 in
Width: 73.2 in
Passenger volume: N/A ft³
Cargo volume: N/A ft³
Curb weight: 3814 lbs
Top Speed: 147 mph
0-60: 5,6 sec
MPG: 26/38 (city/highway)
Available Exterior Colors: Alpine White, Azurite Black Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Cashmere Silver Metallic, Champagne Quartz Metallic, Citrin Black Metallic, Dark Graphite Metallic…
Towing Capacity: N/A
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A cloud of horror covered Ogolai Sub County in Amuria District when members of Ikarugwok clan set a church ablaze for allegedly spreading what they believe is falsehood.
The unfortunate events happened last evening when an angry mob descended on Boldness Church and without fear, brought it to the ground following a resolution by the clan members.
The mob accused the church leader Pastor Girifin Ebiaru of preaching things contrary to the teachings of the bible, and not even his pleas with the clan members to spare the church could save him.
According to Simon Opio, a member of Ikarugwok clan, Pastor Ebiaru has stopped members of his church from seeking treatment from health units and sending their children to school for the last three years, saying God would heal and provide them knowledge respectively.
However, Bernard Opolot, the leader of Ikarugwok Clan, says they intervened when conflicts erupted in Pastor Ebiaru's family over treatment from where the biggest numbers of Boldness Church followers come.


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What Does the "Left-Hand" Side of the EDRM Cover?
This is the second in our series on our ediscovery chapter of a legal informatics textbook. If you're catching up, read about the reasons for the EDRM. In this series, we're covering the ediscovery basics, including the history of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), core technical ediscovery concepts, the technologies powering ediscovery (encryption, machine
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|Anonymised microdata files (AMF) are available for non-commercial research purposes. For scientific use files (called Research Data Files, RDF), researcher status must be proven.
|Conditions for Non-Resident Researchers
|Non-resident researchers can obtain AMFs.
Access to RDFs is determined by the Statistics Act 1993. As this is national legislation, access can only be granted within the state boundaries. There are no restrictions on nationality provided the information is accessed within the state boundaries.
|Conditions for Students
|Post-graduate students are eligible (no undergraduates)
|Legal Framework
|Statistics Act, 1993. AMFs: Section 34 of the Act. RMFs: Sections 20(c), 32, 33, 38, 39, 42(1), 42(2) and 44.
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The next Academic Assembly General meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 November 2017 at 13.15 in 6W1.2.
All staff in the Education and Research Job Family belong to Academic Assembly and are welcome to attend.
We have an exciting agenda with key items being:
- University's Curricula Transformation
- Human Resources preparation for Brexit
- Emeritus Professor appointments
Read the full Agenda and General Meeting Papers.
Academic Assembly is the statutory body representing academic staff in the governance structure of the University. It also elects representatives on Senate, Council, Court and Awards Committee.
The Chair of Academic Assembly, Dr Aki Salo, looks forward welcoming all members to this meeting.


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On Thursday 24th November a set of motivational and inspiring talks about climate change and global health took place at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital's medical school.
The NHS in England employs around 1.3million staff which equates to 5% of the UK workforce and is the largest employer in Europe . The NHS has a carbon footprint of 18 million tonnes of CO2 per year which results from heating and lighting buildings powering equipment, procuring goods and services, and sending waste to landfill.
David Pencheon (Director of the NHS Sustainable Development Unit, England) said that change in the NHS is the new constant but doctors tend to be conservative. They like to think they pioneer change such as stopping smoking, transplants and genetic research etc. However, many doctors are resistant to the current NHS reforms in England. Changing behaviour is very difficult and influenced by context: we turn the lights off at home when not needed and take great care to recycle where possible, but not in a hospital, despite knowing that the long term (if not the short term) consequences are exactly the same. It only takes good people to do too little for bad things to happen;
Setting an example is very important: ("if smoking were that dangerous, my doctor wouldn't smoke" and "if climate change really is the greatest health threat we face, then doctors would surely take more action").
Some doctors do take action on sustainability and climate change: particularly anaesthetists. Why? Is it because they are exposed to so much non-recyclable waste generated in operating theatres every day? A 2 month audit of waste by Shelton & Rothwell in an English hospital showed how behaving more sustainably can deliver better patient care, protect the future, and save money today. A few committed people can change the world.
David went on to say that climate change is arguably the largest health threat that faces us and every person has an obligation to mitigate its effects. He outlined briefly what the unit is doing and asked for the views of the audience (mostly medical students).
Jason Horseley (Specialist in Public Health, Lecturer in Sustainable Healthcare) put climate change into context. He mentioned that the likely consequences of climate change are as follows:
flooding, sea level rise, reduced availability of clean water, Increased incidence of diarrhoea & other water borne & vector borne diseases;
food shortages causing malnutrition and conflict, energy shortages & heat stress.
These effects, produced mainly by the advanced countries, will hit developing countries hardest. The global impacts on the UK were identified as:
crop failures which cause food insecurity and food shortages;
armed conflict over water, land and food supplies;
major flooding leading to mass migration.
The Direct impacts within the UK were identified as:
an increase in deaths, disability and injury from: extremes of heat and cold and floods and storms (including health hazards from chemical and sewage pollution)
food poisoning, respiratory problems, skin cancer and cataracts;
insect-borne disease from increases in flies and fleas (although malaria outbreaks are likely to be rare, diseases like Dengue Fever are thought to be more likely).
On a European level, the 2003 heat wave caused more than 23,000 premature deaths. The health co-benefits from tackling climate change include:
Reducing car use – best intervention to help tackle "obesity epidemic", fewer traffic accidents, less air pollution
More fresh fruit and veg, less meat – reduction in cardiovascular disease, cancer and obesity
More exercise and appreciation of natural environment – less depression / mental illness
More equitable global distribution of wealth – >less global conflict?
After discussing carbon footprints, he addressed the ethics of climate change, both of international (where the West has produced the CO2 & developing countries suffer the worst consequences) and
intergenerational (what do we owe to future generations -our children?)
He finally mentioned peak oil by stating that the oil situation is dire. Its rate of discovery is declining while its rate of production and use is increasing, so we must be heading for a major shortfall.
See http://www.sdu.nhs.uk/ for more details.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has released its sustainable development plan and can be read on line using the link below.
http://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_SDAP_2011.pdf or from here


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Tag Archives: AMLO
Now That López Obrador has Won, Cutting Corruption and Violence in Mexico are His Biggest Challenges
On Sunday, a populist leftist surprised no one by winning the presidency of Mexico. His promise to voters was something along the lines of "make Mexico great again."
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Mexico's Presidential Election: The Implications For Texas' Energy Industry
Mexico's presidential election is coming up in July and the outcome could have serious implications for Texas energy companies.
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