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A great start to the season at Beeston, with 1500 people coming to visit us over the weekend for a celebration of Saint George. With great weather over the weekend the many of the crowds stayed all day at the event, to see our full range of activities. Dean lead our drill display, which was very sharp for so early in the season, and commentated for the for the first time by Paul. Medieval games where as competitive as every with a ranger of different winners throughout the weekend (Ellie on bucker ball, John and Rory on hat fencing, Dean and Mark on Ass kicking). We moved Archery and Firepower further down the slope than usual to where the crowd has naturally congregated, this did mean that the archers missed a little more than normal on the Saturday (as we left the boss in its usually position), and we added a Kyle and his crossbow (with hastily made quarrels) to this display.
We kept just to the Saint George and the dragon mumming play, (in keeping with the theme for the weekend) but adlibbed and expanded on it more than normal to fill the timeslot, and it seemed to be enjoyed by the public. We also added a dancing set within the last music session of the day and roped most of the public on site to join in, with the peas, hermits and clog brawls.
Supported by Childrens sword and drill sessions from Tom Arnold Frost of Griffin Historic and the Musicians of Dragons Breath, we also ran a full living history camp, with the Cooks demonstrating the skills in pewter badge making, Kyle making "historic cheese", Fran making baskets along with other crafts, surgery, etc. Graham stepped up to lead the food for the first time on the Saturday (Jenni leading on the Sunday). Thanks for everyone who participated, for making this a great weekend, next show will Richmond Castle spring bank holiday weekend.


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Its Good Friday. I think it is my favorite "Holiday." I don't know if it is the fond memories from when I was a kid or that its just a special time to celebrate our Saviors resurrection and the fact that I don't feel pressured to commercialize this holiday.
My favorite memory of this holiday when I was a kid is, when I was about eight years old. My mom had taken my sisters and I to a Good Friday Service at First Assembly in Indianola. We lived in Lacona at the time, which is about thirty minutes away. Someone in the car had to go to the bathroom. It wasn't me. My mom pulled over on a gravel road in our little red chevel. She didn't get far down the road and we were stuck. I think it was a level b road. This was back when we didn't have cell phones so mom had to get out and walk to find someone to pull us out of the mud. She gave me strict instructions that we were not to get out of the car.
I was the oldest and eight years old which meant I was to watch my two sisters, ages four and two. I'm pretty sure this was the only time I fully obeyed my mother. Being the obedient eight year old daughter I was at the time, my two year old sister said, "she needed to pee." I remember putting her off for as long as I could. My four year old sister insisted the two year old could get out of the car and go. But no, I wouldn't allow it. I did however tell her she could go in the car on the floor board. And that's what she did. I can't even remember my moms reaction. I'm sure I was praised for obeying.
We haven't had many "Easter memories," with our kids as we didn't really attend Good Friday services. We always taught our kids what Easter is about and such. One memory that does come to mind happened when we had lived in our current home on the highway for a year or two. We had had a great Easter dinner and had settled in the living room with the family. We were watching the "Passion of Christ." We had a knock on the door. Kent didn't want to answer it and we tried ignoring it. The person didn't give up. He was out of gas. Kent was thinking to himself, "its Easter, leave us alone." The visitor told Kent he needed help.
Kent thought to himself, I'm here watching the "Passion of Christ, and I can't just ignore this stranded traveler. He took the traveler to town and got him some gas which he had to pay for and sent him on his way. Kent won't forget that night, because he was irritated that he was interrupted on a "Holiday" from his family and our time together. He later was irritated with himself for being irritated and realized that he was able to bless this passerby.
This particular "Good Friday," I am thankful, scared and wondering. I am incredibly thankful for my savior saving me from my despicable self. I can't help but be afraid that I am not able to be all that my kids need me to be while their dad is gone. I am wondering where my husband is. I got two emails this morning. The first one said, they are packing my stuff up and I am being moved. I don't know where I am going. The second one said, my cousin Phil will be calling you. Phil? I didn't know you had a cousin named Phil. I'm assuming Phil is a newly acquired cousin, in the joint. I haven't received a call from cousin Phil or anyone else letting me know where my husband is.
I got these emails while I was getting one of the kids haircuts around 11:00. I was in the car on the way home from getting his haircut, when I contemplated for a short time driving to the prison that I'm hoping he went to. I figured if they left at noon and I left shortly after that I would at least be able to watch him being taken into the prison. I then decided that was a bad idea and waited for cousin "Phil's" phone call. As evening approached and I hadn't received a call I called the prison and asked if he was there.
The person I spoke to assured me he was. I have no idea if the person who answered the phone knew what he was talking about. I typically hear from Kent for very short times throughout the day. Since I haven't today, and considering what he said in the email earlier I am hoping and praying he has been moved. If he has and its like I've heard it is when you go to a typical prison, it could be weeks before I hear from him. I am certainly hoping I hear from him or cousin "Phil" soon.
After writing this I decided to try to call the facility that he had been told two and a half weeks ago that he would be moved to. They told me he has been moved to their satellite camp. Praise the Lord! What a gift! The person I spoke to said Kent would be able to contact me by Monday. In the meantime I will print out the visitor forms and get them sent in so hopefully I can see my hubby soon.

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The Problem
At some point you will find that your computer is just not up to par anymore. Error messages vaguely alluding to a lack of space or blank screens without any kind of solution being offered. Or maybe you're just running out of room from copying photos of all the crazy road trips you've been taking. Whatever the reason, you need your computer to work. No one living a colorful life in modern society can function without a computer.
Although this "quasi-how-to" post is directed towards MacBook Pro owners, it can be applied to pretty much any computer. Most companies want you to get frustrated to the point of buying a new computer. It's business…no need to get offended. However, there 's an alternative…education. If you know what's happening, you can spend money on the components instead.
Below, I discuss the most common causes for your laptop to slow down, however I would get a professional opinion if you're really unsure or uneasy about the information I'm sharing. I've performed this upgrade two or three times and it works like a charm so hopefully some of you find it useful.
Your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is what is used by running programs and processes while the computer is on. It helps with speeding up the loading process for various tasks. The more intensive the programs, the more RAM you need. Here are some programs where it helps to have more:
- Any of the Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, etc)
- Final Cut Pro
- ProTools
- Reason
- Logic
- Microsoft products have also been know to be selfish with RAM
Usually laptops come with 2GB – 4GB of RAM and are upgradeable to 8GB. Most of the time when a computer is running slow, this the culprit (assuming the processor is decent ~2.1GHz or better. Always exceptions though.
Hard Drive
Your MacBook's internal hard drive is what houses all of your files, system settings, user accounts, etc.
This is also what your operating system is running from. Sometimes when the space gets low, it can slow down the computer because there's not enough space to store data behind the scenes. However, if you have less than 10GB of space, you may want to consider making at least an upgrade in hard drive.
Even if you do have space, if you want faster boot times and opening of applications, you can upgrade to an SSD which stands for Solid State Drive.
Important Things to Note
- You will void any warranties if you take it anywhere else but to Apple or an Apple Certified repair shop; or if you do it yourself
- General knowledge of computers and comfortable with tools will help
Tools & Hardware
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- Apple MacBook Repair Screwdriver set
- I recommend the Samsung 840 Series SSD (250GB | 500GB | 1TB)
- RAM – Visit http://www.crucial.com/ to find out which RAM modules are compatible with your MacBook.
- If your hard drive doesn't come with a cable, you will need to get an eSATA/mSATA cable to connect an internal hard drive to a USB port on your MacBook – Purchase one here
- Blue Painter's Tape (or something sticky you can put the screws on so you don't lose them)
- Take out your new hard drive and connect to your computer
- Open Disk Utility and select the drive name on the left side (not the partition name)
- Select the Partition tab, and give your drive a name
- Make sure there is One Partition
- Click Options and verify that you are creating a startup disk
- Click Apply
- [Video for steps 2-6]
- Verify that your drive shows up in your Finder or Desktop
- Next turn the computer off
- Make sure your computer is turned off and unplugged
- Layout a piece of tape sticky side up and place it on your workspace
- Remove the screws on the bottom of the MacBook and place them on the tape to match the configuration of where you took them out of
- Carefully remove the back case
- Unscrew the hard drive harness (the screws will not come out of the harness so just unscrew until you can pull off)
- Carefully lift the hard drive from the end near the battery
- Disconnect the hard drive cable
- Using a T6 screwdriver, remove the side screws on the old drive and put them on the new hard drive
- Connect the cable to the new hard drive and set it in place, lining up the side screws.
- Now locate the RAM slots
- On each side there is a plastic arm that holds each cartridge down – push these away from the cartridges and they will pop up at an angle
- Slide each one out (may take a little force)
- Now slide the new cartridges in taking note of the notches on each side that line up with the plastic arm. Once in place, you can push down into position
- Put the bottom cover back on and all of the screws
- Connect your old hard drive with the SATA-to-USB cable
- Start your MacBook while holding down the Option key until you see the option to select and boot into Recovery Disk.
- Select Reinstall Mac OS X and choose your SSD as the destination disk.
- Once complete, start up your mac (will start up using the internal SSD you installed)
- Now, with your old hard driver still connected view USB, open the Migration Assistant and follow the steps to transfer all data from the old hard drive to the new one. You will be able to choose from and to locations once the migration assistant starts.
- Once it's finished that's it! All of your files and programs should be intact.
- I am not a certified Apple technician. Anything you do with your computer is your responsibility and I'm not liable for any malfunction. That being said, I've done this about three times and it's never caused any issues. Keep your original hard drive until it seems like everything is working. If you see files missing or your computer doesn't start up, just put the old hard drive back in.
- This "how-to" is primarily for MacBooks that were released between 2008 and 2012, however, with a bit of research, I'm sure could be applied down to the basics of swapping the hard drive and RAM.
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Food & Drinks
1. Matcha-Flavored Sweetsitohkyuemon.co.jp
thai2013.exblog.jp www.higashikawa.co.jp
From patisserie-made sweets to everyday sweets, you can find a wide variety of matcha flavored items in Japan. It matches well with both green tea and black tea. Why not choose your favorite and take it back home as a souvenir? Check out the supermarket and the department store for these matcha sweets!
2. Wagashi 和菓子 (Japanese Sweets)kyoto-saryo.jp
How beautiful are they! The small and refined wagashi displays the seasons and the natural scenery of Japan. First, enjoy it with your eyes, then feel the subtle sweetness and the gentle touch on your tongue. However, be careful as some types of wagashi do not keep well and must be eaten within a few days of purchase.oshulife.com
Have you seen this before? It's a dorayaki, Doraemon's favorite snack. Red bean paste is sandwiched between Japanese pancakes and its usually available at around 200 yen.
There are many different types of wagashi, so look for the one that most suits your friends' likes. You might want to check the department store, as they often offer a great variety of traditional Japanese sweets. Here's a list that may also help you out!
3. Instant Ramenodamaki1031.cocolog-nifty.com
Even if you can't take back the ramen you ate in Japan to your home country, you can always take home the dried instant ramen. It can be prepared in an "instant," so it's usually eaten as lunch or snacks by those who do not have time to cook a meal for themselves. Also, by choosing your favorite toppings, you can make your own customized ramen!
One packet is available for about 100~200 yen at the supermarket. Take a look!
4. Otsukemono お漬物 (Japanese Pickles)honobono.co.jp
You might have already noticed, but you can always find a small dish of otsukemono with your Japanese style meals. Chinese cabbage, cucumber, aubergine, white radish, etc. are all common vegetables made into pickles. It goes well with rice and you can enjoy the flavor and the texture that works as an accent to your main meal.
There are tsukemono specialty stores, but you can also find them in a cooler case at the supermarket. It is often available at around 500 yen.
5. Japanese Green Teamensholos.com
Green tea is the most widely enjoyed drink in Japan. It is easy to serve and its delicate flavor is a great match with Japanese confectioneries. It has a lot of catechin, which is said to have antimicrobial properties and many other positive health effects that are being researched.
You can find green tea leaves and tea bags at supermarket, but if you're looking for something a little more special, why not visit Ippodo, one of the famous green tea brands? The prices vary, but you can get tea starting from a few hundred yen.
HP: www.ippodo-tea.co.jp/en/shop/index.html
6. Sakenk-happy.com
Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice. It is usually enjoyed in a small cup called the ochoko, in which sake is poured in from the tokkuri flask. As different regions have different kinds of rice and varying water quality, each area has its own local sake.
Japanese Traditional Items
7. Fansomiyage.co.jp
A sensu is a traditional Japanese hand fan. There are a wide variety of different sensu with different colours and patterns. Why not find your favorite and take it home with you?
It's available from about 1,000 yen at souvenir stores in most cities.
8. Yukata 浴衣en.wikipedia.org
Yukata is the traditional casual clothing during the summer season. It's similar to a kimono, but there's no need to worry as it is much easier to put on. Why not find a yukata of your choice and take it back home to show to your friends and families?
If you are coming to Japan during summer, have a look at some traditional stores or you can also find them at UNIQLO or yukata corners in supermarkets. The price varies but you can get them for about 10,000 yen.
9. Furoshiki 風呂敷jtcl.co.jp
Furoshiki may look like simple pieces of cloth, but they can be used in all facets of daily life, including as bags, wrapping material, and decorative interior goods. They come in a huge variety of color and patterns from traditional to cute or even with character designs like Totoro. They're called "furoshiki" ("bath cloth") because they were originally used to wrap your clothing when you went to a public bath. They're not expensive and can usually be found for about 500-1000 yen.
Here are 2 furoshiki specialty stores in Tokyo.
Address: 2-31-8 Jingu-mae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001 (Google Map)
Opening Hours: 11:00~19:00 (Closed every Wednesdays)
HP: www.kyoto-musubi.com/shopdata/index.html (Japanese Only)
Yamato Nadeshiko
Address: 6-15 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0825 (Google Map)
Opening Hours: 11:00~19:00HP: www.yamatonadeshiko-tokyo.com/about_furoshiki.html
10. Chopsticksarashiyama-kyoto.com
Did you have a hard time using chopsticks during your stay in Japan? Why not get your own pair and practice at home too? It is actually a very convenient piece of cutlery for all kinds of meals, maybe except soup. In some cases, you can get your own name carved into your chopsticks so they are exclusively yours.
The price ranges from a few hundred yen to over 10,000 yen. You can find them at supermarkets, Tokyu Hands, etc. There are also some chopstick specialty stores. Here's one of them.
Address: 5-3-13 Hiro, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0012 (Google Map)
Opening Hours: 11:00~20:00
HP: www.hyozaemon.co.jp/nihonbo/shop.html (Japanese Only)
11. Traditional Craftworkkagami.jp con-quest.tv
How about checking out some of the great traditional crafts, such Edo Kiriko glass (first picture) or Arita Yaki porcelain (second picture)? You might think there are only traditional items, but there are also many goods made using traditional techniques meant for daily use.
12. IncenseJun Ohwada from Flickr
Why not enjoy Japanese incense home? It will relax you and will bring back great memories of your time in Japan. There are incense sticks, sachets, etc. available from a few hundred yen to few thousand yen depending on the product. Kohgen is a incense specialty store in Ginza, Tokyo.
Address: 4-14-15 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 (Google Map)
Opening Hours: 10:17~19:17
HP: www.kohgen.com/user_data/tokyoginza.php (Japanese Only)
13. Furin 風鈴 (Wind chimes)ando-shinsaku.com
Wind chimes are a must-item for the Japanese summer. The tinkling sound made by the blowing wind will make you feel cool. How about taking it back home to make summer in your country more comfortable? They are available from about 1,000 yen.
There is a Furin Festival at Kawasaki Daishi every July, so it's also interesting to check that out if you are in Japan in that season.
Check this page out for more information.
14. Omamori お守り (Good Luck Charms)geinou-ura.com
Get one of these lucky charms when you visit a shrine or temple in Japan for a few hundred yen. There are also charms specially for safe driving for people who are avid drivers or for easy delivery of babies for pregnant women.
15. Kendama けん玉kendamaclub.web.fc2.com
Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy. A ball is attached to the wooden handle by a string, and you try to make the ball sit right on the handle. It's more difficult than you expect! There are also various techniques to learn. They are available from about 1,000 yen.
16. Origami 折り紙karafuneya.com
How about picking up high quality Japanese washi origami paper with beautiful Japanese colors and patterns? You can use it for various kinds of decorations and also try out traditional origami folding.
You can find them at stationery stores, LOFT, Tokyu Hands, etc. starting at a few hundred yen.
17. Randoseru ランドセルtsuchiya-randoseru.jp
Randoseru is the bag used by most the Japanese elementary school students when they go to school. But recently it's becoming popular among foreigners because of its style and its toughness. Why not get one for your kids or use it as a bag for yourself?
You should have a look around department stores for them, where you can find them starting around 10,000 yen.
18. Camerawww.heise.de fujifilmmall.jp
Japan boasts high quality camera brands like Canon and Nikon. Canon's single lens camera is a popular souvenir. The instant camera is also popular as you can print the picture out on the spot instantly.
Visit LAOX, Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera, etc. for a wide variety of cameras and their price.
19. Rice Cookeramazon.co.jp
Japanese rice is delicious! If made with a Japanese rice cooker, the rice cooks deliciously. Japanese rice cookers have a function that cooks the rice as hard or soft as you like – definitely top class! There are ones with corresponding voltage for usage overseas and some also come included with instructions in English and Chinese.
Also, check LAOX, Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera, etc, for these rice cookers. They are sure to make your everyday meal more exciting.
20. Stationerympuni.co.jp
Japan is famous for the wide variety of very practical, stylish and reasonable stationery. The items range from pens, scissors, notebooks, sticky notes, etc. so you can find the one that most suits your lifestyle. Visit LOFT, Tokyu Hands, Itoya or any other stationery store to look through the great items on sale!
21. Thermal Bottlesatpress.ne.jp
These bottles are great for keeping your drink cold during summer and hot during winter! Use them daily at school or at your office, and they're also suitable for outdoor activities. They offer a variety of different sizes and colours, so find the one you want!
They are available at many supermarkets, Tokyu Hands, etc. at around 1,000 yen.
22. Lunch Boxitem.rakuten.co.jp
Japanese bento boxes are colorful, useful, and are made in tons of variations. There are some that can be used to keep your food warm, keep things cool, used for soup, or for "decoben" (cutely decorated bento) etc.
Visit any large supermarket, Tokyu Hands, etc. to take a look at the different varieties available. The price depends on the product, but cheap ones are available at 100 yen stores, while there are others at around 1,000 yen.
23. Cooking Knivesitem.rakuten.co.jp
Japanese cooking knives are known to be of very high quality and many chefs use them in their kitchens. Take one home to make your time in the kitchen happier and more worthwhile!
24. Cosmeticsreport.jobtalk.jp
Try on some cosmetics made in Japan. You can choose it according to your skin type: delicate, oily, dry, etc. They will not only make your skin look brighter but will also treat your skin to be smooth and moisturized.
Why not find the cosmetics for you at the drugstore or at the department st0re?
25. Oil Blotting Paper
Are there times you feel your skin becomes a little oily? Use the oil-blotting paper and it will gently take off the excessive oil on your skin. Yojiya, in Kyoto, is one of the most famous brands for oil-blotting paper.
Also available at Narita, Haneda and Kansai Airport.
Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs
Address: Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs B1F 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Google Map)
Opening Hours: 10:00~21:00
Kyoto Main Store
Address: Kayukoji Shin-kyogoku, Chukyo-ku, Kyoto(Google Map)
Opening Hours: 11:00~19:00
26. Medicineizumi-kusuri.com
There are many drugstores in Japan. Not only do they offer medicine, they also have a stock of everyday goods and also different foods too. Medicine that you can get at drugstores are used for light symptoms, such as stomachaches, fevers, headaches, etc.
27. Kairo カイロ (Pocket Warmer)lotte-shop.jp kaden.watch.impress.co.jp
There are two different kinds of kairo pocket warmers that warm up your hands when it's cold: the disposable kind for one time use (pictured, top) and reusable ones (bottom). Why not take some home to make your friends feel warmth, especially if you live in a cold area?
The disposable ones are available at drugstores at about 500 yen for a pack of 10, while the reusable one can be found at LOFT, Tokyu Hands, etc. for around 2,000 – 3,000 yen.
28. Toe Socksphotozou.jp
These socks are not only cute, but are also good for your feet and body as it prevents your feet from getting too sweaty or too cold during winter. Available for a few hundred yen each.
Gifts for Fun
29. Food Samplessamplekobo.com twtukuru.com
Have you ever been to a restaurant in Japan and found the replicas mouth-watering? Japan is famous for these exquisite food samples that almost look like genuine food. Why not take one back home for a few hundred yen?
Sample Shop Maiduru
Address: 1-5-14 Nishi Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo 111-0032 (Google Map)
Opening Hours: 9:00~18:00 (Closed on Sundays)
30. Stampskaigai-matome.net
In cases where you have to sign contracts in Japan, it must be stamped with your seal (hanko). Although it's not a custom overseas, why don't you try getting a stamp with your name in kanji?


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No Man is an Island, Tropical or Otherwise.
Historians of Medicine frequently tell the story of the nineteenth century as one of scientific and medical revolution. The century in which modern medicine was born – or perhaps it's more appropriate to say: in which it matured from gangly adolescence into a socially promising young adult. Although it is just as true to call it a century of continuity as it is to call it one of change, the rise of science and its application in unprecedented intensity certainly had an impact on the elucidation and treatment of disease. The birth of hospital medicine, the standardisation of medical training and the increasing authority given to medical science shifted sites of ill-health, of diagnosis and of treatment, away from the home and into the new sphere of the institution. In tandem an often under-played rise occurred, the rise of laboratory science. Laboratory science manifested and still manifests in varying ways: from diagnostic tests to prescription drug manufacture; from biomedical research to medical training and demonstration. The laboratory is an important space for experimentation, empiricism, and ultimately progression. I won't attempt to negotiate the pitfalls of the search for 'objective truth' or even try to analyse the relative merits (or otherwise) of scientific approaches to medicine; what I would like to look at is the collaborative opportunities of the laboratory.
When the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine was set up in 1898 it was a coordinated response to the increasingly pressing problem of tropical disease. These diseases (claiming the lives of colonisers and colonised alike) were no longer diseases of the 'tropics' that could be ignored by Westerners, but were increasingly being registered in the bodies of military officers (undermining notions of national security and colonial identity) of workers in the colonies (affecting British imports) and of sailors returning from Africa (jeopardising trade and economic prowess). These factors prompted Joseph Chamberlain – then Secretary of the State for the Colonies – to appeal to the newly formed university college in Liverpool (a thriving trade port) to set up a school dedicated to the study of tropical diseases. This school would use experimental methods to help understand and treat such diseases, complete with the first laboratory to hold live specimens of human and animal parasites! A group of ship-owners led by Alfred Lewis Jones (of Elder Dempster & co.) and John Holt (of John Holt plc.) pledged £350 per annum for 3 years to support the school, recognising mutual benefit in ensuring the health of their sailors and of their profits. The school's first lectureship was given to Ronald Ross, soon to be the first British person to win the Nobel Prize for medicine, and the position of demonstrator to H.E. Annett. Other members of the school included physicians Joseph Dutton and John Todd, city bacteriologist Rubert Boyce and museum curator and farmer Robert Newstead. These men, hailing from very different backgrounds, all worked individually and collectively to help elucidate the burdens of parasitic disease, participating in practical expeditions and laboratory research. They belonged to an emerging discipline with a new public and professional face; the Liverpool and soon after London School(s) of tropical medicine were just two of the many institutions popping up across the colonial globe in response to the increased need for specialised disease knowledge. Much of the key work has been done by individuals in laboratories – toiling away with microscopes, slides, participants, patients and infectious agents as their tools of discovery. Their experiments were repeated and corroborated (or not) by others, theories proposed and disseminated, contested and confirmed; and although not always in direct contact with others in the field, they maintained a strong network of correspondence. Ross and Manson represent a famous example of this collaboration – exchanging over two hundred letters between May 1895 and Manson's death in 1922. These two men forged a complicated relationship as colleagues, friends, advisors and rivals, but ultimately the support Ross gained from Manson's tutoring and encouragement led to his discovery that the anopheles mosquito acts as a vector for the human Malaria parasite. Joseph Everett Dutton and John Lancelot Todd also collaborated in the endeavours to elucidate parasitic disease via experimentation, accompanying each other on dangerous expeditions. Both men would contract Trypanosomiasis – the very disease they had helped to investigate – and Dutton would die from it, at just 29 years of age.
Parasitologists employed laboratory and experimental science in their attempts to contribute to understandings of, and solutions to, the problem of tropical diseases. The practical, theoretical and philosophical approaches required of them often placed them in isolation, either physically or professionally; however a strong connection to an emerging research community pushed them to persevere. This conceptual network of parasitologists reminds me of the PhD student – often lone researcher powered by sheer enthusiasm, a sense of duty – and usually a disproportionate amount of caffeine! – who belongs to a wider research institute and, if switched on, collaborates with other researchers, helping to realise the full potential of their own discoveries and with any luck providing the intellectual foundation for future ones.
NB. This unwittingly turned into a blog-post about the importance of collaboration, but I would have also liked to have spoken a bit about influences, academic or otherwise, on ways of thinking about research. Thus NNDB mapper has enabled me to create a rather crude and very brief map of Ronald Ross' social and scientific connections which demonstrates quite appropriately the many connections that can be forged through participation in institutions of research. [apologies for the misalignment, diagram just for 'overall effect']


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The high-riding five-door hatch is now 200mm longer, 30mm wider, 13mm higher and gets an extra 75mm between its axles so there's more space for up to five passengers and 450 litres' worth of luggage inside. Without getting into exact dimensions, picture a BMW X1, Mercedes GLA or Audi Q2 and you've pretty much got the gist of the new Countryman's size, and some of its main rivals.
With a ground clearance of 165mm, it also rides a tad higher than the outgoing version, and that's great for families who might partake in spots of weekend adventuring. But, bear in mind this ride height ranks relatively lowly in comparison to other crossover-type vehicles, and there's no spare wheel (only runflat tyres) so by adventuring we mean more Midland meander than Okavango swamps. Also, for this generation, there's no longer an option for all-wheel drive in our market, so with front-wheel drive only this car's limited to rough gravel and untarred bush lodge driveways as far as offroad ability goes.
I drove both engine derivatives - which I'll talk about in a minute - at the KwaZulu-Natal based media launch, and was actually more impressed with how it felt on some of the area's loose stone logging roads than I was on smooth tar. And that says a lot for a brand that still prides itself on the overplayed 'go kart-like handling' cliché.
Current Minis, including this one, are among the sharpest (read firmest) handlers in their respective categories, but somehow the Countryman manages to smooth out rough surfaces surprisingly well, especially at higher speeds. Obviously, if go-karts aren't your vibe, it's better to avoid the optional sports suspension and lower profile 18 and 19-inch rubber. Standard, softer riding wheel sizes are 16 inch for the Cooper and 17 inch for the Cooper S.
The base Countryman Cooper gets power from a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbopetrol with 100kW and 230Nm, and the Cooper S comes with a 141kW/300Nm two-litre turbopetrol. Both models come with six-speed manual transmissions but can be upgraded to Steptronic autoboxes - six speeds in the Cooper and eight in the S. Mini has a hotter JCW version with 170kW planned for June and the Countryman will get Mini's first turbodiesel in our market in September.
We've experienced Mini's (and BMW's) three-pot before in other models, and it's a fantastic little engine. Under partial throttle it pulls off the line in a way not too dissimilar to the bigger 2.0, and only at high revs, or when asked for flat-out acceleration does its relatively small displacement become evident. The S's extra shove is nice to have when overtaking, and might match the Countryman's big body better, but the 1.5 is more than adequate in most situations and it's also around 70 grand easier on the pocket.
Attention to detail
Mini has a very specific flavour when it comes to interior design, with obsessive attention to detail in areas often ignored by other brands. Look beyond the chrome toggle switchgear, colour-changing LED mood lights and big, round central display that give modern Minis their unmistakable character, and you'll find nice touches such as tartan patterned surfaces inside the cubbyhole and centre console, cleverly placed Union Jack motifs and an amazing array of cabin materials ranging from standard black plastics, to gloss-painted dash inserts, to intricately engraved bezel surrounds. It all sends the sense of occasion through the roof, at a level unlike any other car in the segment.
As expected much of the customisable paraphernalia comes at extra cost, and the Countryman's options list might be one of the longest we've ever seen. Mini's done well to group some features into handy packages, but it's still possible to go bananas with radical combinations of illuminated Chestnut trimmings paired with Cross Punch Pure Burgundy upholstery, or British Oak with Hazy Grey, or Chester Indigo Blue with Lounge Carbon Black.
You'll also have to pay in for navigation which comes in two versions, LED headlights, panoramic roofs, fancier sound systems, parking sensors and other frilly bits. As with any Mini it's best to consider the prices a starting point before personalisation.
But, spring for the optional fold-out picnic bench that offers a comfy sitting space on the boot's sill. It's perfect for sipping a craft ginger ale on a Midlands meander pit-stop with the family, and a bargain at only R1700.
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How many times have you reached into your pantry and pulled out a bulb of garlic that's sprouting?
Have you ever heard or read where we're not suppose to eat the green shoot inside our garlic cloves? Well, it's true what they say, that premature green shoot produces a bitter flavor when it's cooked. Now you can remove that premature shoot and use the remaining clove as intended, if you don't have fresher garlic.
However, before you start cutting, try growing your own garlic sprouts. They are super easy to grow right from your kitchen window with just a little water in the bottom of a cup or bowl.
Garlic sprouts are very mild in flavor. Initially, the bite of garlic that hits your palate is unmistakably garlic but it doesn't hang long, compared to eating a fresh garlic clove that will stay with you for hours and hours, even after you've brushed your teeth.
Place the budding clove or whole bulb in a small cup or bowl. Using a clear container really helps you see when the water needs to be changed and you can watch the roots grow. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the cup and touches just the bottom of the cloves. Do not submerge the cloves or the water will become cloudy, smelly and the cloves will begin to rot. Not good.
The garlic cloves will begin producing roots very quickly after a few days. It's good practice to change out the little bit water in the cup or bowl when it begins to look slightly cloudy, which is every couple of days. Soil is not required because the green shoots rising up are getting all their nutrients from the individual cloves. Plenty of light and fresh water will do nicely.
You can begin harvesting garlic sprouts when the shoots are 3-inches tall; there could be 2 to 3 shoots growing out of each clove. Try not to remove more than a third of the growing blades. The green blades capture energy from the sun to grow taller. Much like a green onion, garlic sprouts grow from within the a single sprout. Cutting the main sprout back down to the clove will not produce more shoots. sprouts will grow as tall as 10-inches if left alone.
Use sharp kitchen scissors to snip off just what you need for your recipe. Two-inches of a sprouts blade can roughly make 1 tablespoon of sprouts.
Ideally, their flavor is best appreciated eaten fresh. Garlic sprouts are excellent on top of baked potatoes, green salads, vegetable salads, or stirred into egg salads, pasta salads, dips, and as a quick garnish over hummus or guacamole.
Choose a sunny spot, if you have it, a little shade is okay. You can plant garlic cloves directly in the soil about an inch deep and see sprouts growing up after a couple of weeks. If you want to move the sprouted cloves from indoors to the outside, they should transplant into the soil just fine. Plant each clove 4 to 6-inches apart. Keep the soil moist, not soggy, for a couple of weeks, allowing time for the roots to adjust to taking up water from the soil on their own. Garlic is tough and easy to grow. Harvest the sprouts the same as directed above, removing only a third of the blade tops or remove one whole blade, if other blades are growing out of the same clove.
Just have fun growing them. It's more fun than painstakingly removing small sprouts out of each clove and it's way better than tossing all that potential in the garbage.


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Weezy and Milian "Hooking Up"
After going back in forth in recent news, the rumor is finally told true, Weezy and Milian are "hooking up."
After showing up to the Drake-hosted 2014 ESPY Awards together and showing some extra special attention towards each other, rumors have been running rampant about the relationship status of the two entertainers. Initial intel reported that the award show date was nothing more than a light publicity stunt and the two have nothing more than a business relationship, but according to a recent report, it is said that the rumors of Weezy and Milian being an item are "totally true" adding, "They are hooking up." The reported new relationship comes only a month after the singer reportedly split with Rap-A-Lot heir Jaz Prince.
I guess the rumors were true after all.


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The state Department of Motor Vehicles has suspended the vehicle registrations of more than 4,900 motorists who crossed New York bridges and tunnels without paying tolls, officials told The Post.
Most of the scofflaws have breezed through new cashless tollbooths — and then ignored repeated bills sent by mail.
But the crackdown has some drivers fuming, with one, Jon Kopel, calling it "Governor Cuomo's legalized extortion."
Kopel recently moved from Yonkers to upstate South Fallsburg, and says he never received initial bills for crossing the Tappan Zee and other bridges. He finally received a mailed warning that the DMV would yank his car registration if he didn't pay $960 for 18 tolls plus violation fees, he said.
Kopel says that when he called the bill collectors, they told him, "We're going to give you a break — we'll make it $400 if you pay it now" — so he charged it on his credit card.
"That's some deal, isn't it?" he griped.
Tolling agencies now have sharper teeth. Under state regulations that went into effect in January, the DMV can suspend registrations of car owners who refuse to pay the tolls and steep late fees.
"By the time the DMV is done with them, I think they'll find out the state of New York is not kidding around here," MTA board member Mitchell Pally told The Post.
"Sooner or later we're going to get your money or your registration, so you might as well pay."
To date, the DMV has received 8,262 requests for suspensions from tolling authorities and approved 4,976. Of those, 556 suspensions were sought by the MTA; 499 by the Port Authority, and 3,921 by the Thruway Authority.
The MTA so far has converted seven of its nine city crossings to cashless, with the Throgs Neck and Bronx-Whitestone bridges due in the fall.
The PA's new Bayonne Bridge and the Thruway Authority's Tappan Zee Bridge are also cashless.
That means cars and trucks can whiz through without stopping, which saves time for motorists and improves traffic flow.
Vehicles with E-ZPass are charged as usual, but for those without, cameras on overhead gantries photograph license plates. A contractor for the three tolling authorities mails bills to the registered owners, who are responsible for payment no matter who was driving.
Vehicle owners who ignore two bills in a row are hit with penalty fees of $50 or $100. At the Henry Hudson, one-third of motorists without E-ZPass were scofflaws.
Under the new state regulation, the DMV can suspend the registration of motorists who fail to pay three or more toll violations within five years, or for commercial vehicles fail to pay $200 in tolls within five years.
Out-of-state drivers who cross New York bridges and tunnels without paying may soon face the same fate — the DMV is seeking suspension agreements with other agencies.
"If your car is registered in Connecticut, the DMV would take into account what you did in New York," Pally said.
A BIKER has been caught by police using a James Bond-inspired gadget to conceal his number plate to avoid speed cameras.
Spanish traffic cops pulled over the motorcyclist after they noticed he was riding without a licence plate.
However, on closer inspection, the modified plate was revealed with tech straight from 007's garage.
The Swiss rider had the ability to flip up his number plate at the press of a button to hide the reg from police or cameras.
A similar gadget was famously seen on Sean Connery's Aston Martin DB5 in Goldfinger.
Bond's number plate could spin to change to a different number to avoid being followed or tracked.
This rider didn't quite have the same knack for getting out of trouble as 007, though.
As according to a report on the Catalan police website, using the secret gadget led to the motorcyclist's downfall after cops in Girona noticed the rider didn't have a licence plate.
They pursued and pulled over the motorcyclist before noticing the number plate had bizarrely re-appeared.
After a quick search, officers found the activation switch to move the plate up and down to dodge speed cameras.
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Most of the time, the agency successfully eradicates any plates that may shock or offend the British public.
But every now and then, one slips through the net.
While they may possess the largest number plate database in the UK with millions of conventional registrations, the website also holds some of the most hilarious and outrageous licence plates DVLA-approved to roam Britain's roads.
And considering their comical value, some of the best plates carry with them an unbelievable price tag – close to half a million pounds in one instance.
Naturally, the Sun Online Motors team sifted through their archives to compile a list of the top 10 most outrageous number plates in the UK – but don't be surprised if your favourite shocking plate has an equally outrageous asking price.
ormerly the most outrageous number plate in Britain, the infamous CUII NNT registration has been banned.
Despite resembling one of the most explicit words in the English language, the licence plate slipped through the DVLA prohibited list in 2016, and was given a value of £6,000.
Some of the country's rudest number plates have been revealed - and could be yours for the cool price of £495,000.
Outrageous plates such as TTII TTS, F4 KKA and PEN 15 are available to buy online for those inclined to splash out on an expensive joke.
Each year, new plates are approved by the DVLA, with a cheeky handful slipping under the invigilators' noses and finding themselves onto Britain's streets.
The list will normally include personalised plates spelling out rude words or potentially offensive messages, as well as religious or homophobic terms.
The list of personalised plates the DVLA believes to be in poor taste runs into many pages.
For the 2016 registration year, the DVLA's censors refused a large number of plates, including B16 COX, CR16 PLE, PR16 CK and BU16 ERY.
Some of the more vulgar terms to be outlawed by the licensing agency include B16 NOB, FA16 OTS and TT16 TTY.
But plenty of new number plate combinations will be allowed, and names are expected to be a high seller.
The private number plate market in the UK is worth around £2.3billion a year, and some number plates can sell for astonishing amounts of money.
In 2014, the plate '25 O' sold for a record-breaking £518,000 at a DVLA agency auction, beating the previous record by nearly £100,000.
A publicly-funded committee meets twice a year to decide which number plates are unsuitable for Britain's roads.
The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, says the Ghanaian public is increasingly becoming intolerant of perceived corruption and poor service delivery at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
According to him, many of the authority's clients consider it to be the worst in terms of service delivery, thereby creating avenues for middle men, popularly known as 'goro boys,' to take advantage of the stifling bureaucratic system at the place.
He has therefore asked management of the DVLA to quickly deal with the 'goro boys' syndrome at their various offices.
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Eric Morecambe's 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has been spared from the scrapheap at the last minute.
Peter Yates, who runs a wedding car firm in Morecambe, spotted the car in a Shrewsbury junkyard just 24 hours before it was due to be dismantled.
He said finding the car - which had the number plate EM100 when Morecambe owned it - was a 'miracle'.
The car was owned by the comic from 1971 and 1974 - as shown by the original order note - and Yates says it still smells of cigar smoke.
How the car came to be in a scrapheap is unknown. Seven years ago the car, including the personalised number plate, sold for £36,000 at auction.
More than seven million people tuned in to watch the Queen's speech on television on Christmas Day - but thousands also logged on to the Swansea-based DVLA's online services.
Figures from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in Morriston reveal that despite it being December 25, many still found time to keep on top of their vehicle administration, from taxing cars to buying personalised registrations.
So, in addition to the estimated 10 million turkeys eaten on the big day, 8,550 vehicles were taxed or declared off road online, 521 people informed the agency online they had bought or sold a vehicle, and more than 1,600 people applied for their first provisional driving licence.
Oliver Morley, chief executive of the Swansea-based DVLA, said: "Giving customers choice in how, where and when they use our services is at the heart of what we do.
"We are committed to creating digital services that meet the needs of our customers and clearly, these services are allowing people the opportunity to fit their admin into their lifestyle – 365 days a year."
Other figures for online activity on Christmas Day include 136 people paying a fine, 621 people buying a personalised registration number, 456 people applying for a duplicate licence, 727 telling the DVLA of their new address and 11,343 viewing their driving licence.
THERE are a number of mistakes that can be made on personalised number plates that could see drivers land a £1,000 and also fail their MOT. Here is what they are and how to avoid them.
Illegal number plates could see thousands of Brits face fines and even make them fail their MOT.
Certain personalised number plates have the potential to be costly errors for drivers.
While a personalised number plate can be, to some people, a nice form of expression, they could also be costly.
Personalised number plate firm Regplates.com encourages drivers to use a degree of imagination and interpretation while designing one, but sticking to the traditional number plate formats.
According to the company, however, 15,000 drivers across the UK have been fined for having an illegal plates over the past three years.
The worst offenders come from London with 3,058 offences clocked while North Wales and Norfolk also totted up over 1,100 each.
This includes plates that did not conform to regulations, cars without a front or back plate or ones with indistinguishable/obscured plates.
It is a legal requirement for a car's numberplate to be clear and legible and failure to meet these criteria can result in £1,000 fine, loss of the personal registration number and/or a failed MOT.
There are other modifications that drivers can also be penalised for.
These include using the wrong colours for the lettering or for the background of the plates.
Number plates should have black characters on a white background at the front of the car and on a yellow background on the back of the car.
Spacing is also crucial and drivers should ensure that the characters on their plate are correctly spaced.
Non-confirming backgrounds or stickers that could interfere with the legibility of a plate are also factors that carry a fine risk.
The standard font used on all number plates is 'Charles Wright' and it is the only one deemed acceptable for motorists to have.
Similarly, the flag on the left hand side of the plate must also be correct.
Acceptable flags include: The EU flag, The Union Jack, The St George Cross, The Scottish Saltire (St Andrew Cross) and The Red Dragon of Wales.
The transport department has clarified that all vehicles registered in the state must have High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) fitted by January 15, 2018. The department has plans to impose a fine of Rs 500 on those who fail to comply with the requirement.
The state government had in November 2012 made it mandatory for all new vehicles to have HSRP number plates. But the vehicles registered before 2012 were given exemption. That exemption has now been done away with and the transport department, following a Supreme Court order has mandated HSRP for any and all vehicles registered in the state. The apex court had in November this year issued notices and sought response from five states on a contempt plea alleging non-compliance of the order related to ensuring high security registration plates (HSRP) for all vehicles. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud issued notice to the governments of five states and sought their response in eight weeks.
It was contended that despite the apex court directive earlier in 2017, the five state governments - Gujarat, Assam, Delhi, Haryana and Bihar had not complied with the directions.The transport department stated that it has also come to their notice that several vehicles registered after November 2012 are moving without the HSRP number plate.
Trevor, or Stretch to his mates because he is "very tall", is a mine worker who loves his car so much that his choice of numberplate had to reflect that passion.
The GT4EVA plates take pride of place on his XY GT Falcon.
"I just wanted to put some numberplates on it that stood out from the rest," Trevor said.
He is one of 3644 Rockhampton region residents who in the past year have personalised their vehicle with unique numberplates.
The plates cost from $165 to $3300 and the region is home to a wide array of unique registrations including these beauties: OMG MUD, HIP100, L1VE1T, C1NDYS, SPUNKYB and FORD36.
For some people, personalised plates are like chips - you can't have just one.
And Trevor is a prime example of that.
He has MAC392 on his Mustang and he also has TKD11 (his initials and date of birth) on another vehicle and SRD12 on his partner's car.
"I just love them - it just makes your car different to everybody else's," Trevor said.
Personalised Plates Queensland managing director Jemma Elder said more than 750,000 personalised plates had been issued.
Jemma said vehicle owners were happy to spend big on them because they were a "fun and creative way" to express themselves.
"A lot of people are very proud of their vehicles and it's a way for them to express themselves and their passion for their cars and to complement the look of their car," she said.
While most people opt for letter and number combinations that will not offend, there are some motorists who like to choose plates that are not appropriate for our roads.
"We work very closely with the Department of Transport and Main Roads who provide very strict guidelines to adhere to," Jemma said.
"We run every plate against the very strict assessment criteria to ensure they are clean and that they are appropriate for display."
While PPQ sells the unique regos on more than 250 types of plates and designs, it's the DTMR that produces the finished plate.
Canberrans who want to show their support for marriage equality can now do so in a novel way - rainbow number plates.
Following the legalisation of same-sex marriage, the ACT government has announced it will bring into circulation number plates with a rainbow band instead of the traditional slogan.
The colourful plates will cost a one-off fee of $60 and regulatory services minster Gordon Ramsay said he expected demand for them to be high.
The fee covers the cost of production of the plate, and unlike the rainbow buses and roundabout, Mr Ramsay said there would be no extra cost to the ACT taxpayer.
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"The government has been supportive all the way through of people's rights," Mr Ramsay said.
"We're the most welcoming and inclusive city and I want to make sure we continue to be able affirm that and celebrate that."
Three in four Canberrans voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in the recent postal survey, an "emphatic" result Chief Minister Andrew Barr said gave the government licence to make Canberra more "inclusive".
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Asked if the number plates could make cars a target given 26 per cent of the ACT voted against marriage equality, Mr Ramsay said he had "full confidence" Canberrans would respect the rights of others.
People can apply to have their existing 'Y' series plates remade with the rainbow design, although it will take about four weeks.
The government also announced on Friday it will waive $55 certificate fee for couples married previously under the ACT's Marriage Equality (Same Sex) Act 2013 if they marry again.
Couples who previously registered a civil union under the Civil Union Act 2012 can also have their fee waived.
There are about 80 couples eligible in a move that is expected to cost the ACT government about $4400.
ACT Opposition leader Alistair Coe criticised the government's "grandstanding and expenditure of public resources".
"All Canberrans, regardless of their sexuality, deserve a government that concentrates on health, education and all the other actual responsibilities of the ACT government," Mr Coe said.
MOTORISTS in the UK are still being targeted by new DVLA email, message and text message scams in Britain and here's what to do if you are.
Criminals posing as the Driver Vehicle Licence Agency (DVLA) are still sending bogus messages to motorists, to attempt to maliciously acquire data or money from them.
These criminals are being exposed on Twitter now as motorists are savvily becoming wise to these messages.
DCI David Coleman, Deputy Director of Intelligence, Kent & Essex SCD tweeted a picture of a fake text he received.
The message read "We would like to notify you that you have an outstanding vehicle tax refund of GBP 220.50 from an overpayment, request refund dvlc.au1h.com."
The DVLA has been explicit in the past about its policy regarding contacting customers.
It replied to a customers reporting another potential phishing scam saying "we're already aware of this scam and we are investigating.
"We advise drivers that we don't send texts that contain links. Please ignore it and don't click on any link."
On its website it reiterates how it will never contact a driver via text or email.
"We're aware that some members of the public are receiving emails, texts and telephone calls claiming to be from DVLA.
"Links to a website mocked up to look like a DVLA online service are sometimes included in the message.
For the motorist who has everything, including a sense of humour! - Reg Plate Special Cherished number plate dealer Image Registrations are offering a unique opportunity for the savvy motorist to show they have the vehicle, the reg plate and a sense of humour! The East Yorkshire based company are marketing the ultimate reg plate to make a tongue in cheek statement.
car registration VUL 64R is offered for sale at £3395, a snip compared to the 'phantom' or 'hummer' it may well end up displayed on.
We think this registration plate will appeal to clients who have all the toys and appreciate the fun aspect of this unique reg number plate" said Bruno Morris at Image Registrations. He went on to say "the plate reads so well as it is almost a prefect spelling of vulgar!".
VUL 64R can be purchased now through Image Registrations, online at www.regplates.com or by telephone on 01482 627 628."
A number plate owner has had their number plate withdrawn by the DVLA after a member of the public complained to police that it spelt 'jihad'.
The Ford Fiesta was driven around with the personalised plate for six months before it was reported to officials.
Licence bosses have now banned the plate which was written JH11 HAD and sent the owner a replacement.
The car was reported after it was spotted driving around Newport, Gwent.
One woman who reported it to police after she saw it being driven in her home city said: "How can this be allowed with everything that is going on in the world at the moment?
"I have told the police about it and they said they would make a note of it.
"Surely this plate cannot be legal?"
A DVLA spokesman said the personalised plate had been bought in October last year and had "slipped through the net" of offensive registrations.
The spokesman said: "We try to identify all combinations that may cause offence, and on the rare occasion where potentially offensive numbers slip through the net, steps are taken to withdraw the number.
"As soon as we became aware of this last week we withdrew it and would have then sent a replacement plate."
Plates resembling the word 'jihad', which literally means striving or struggling in Arabic, and is associated with the concept of 'holy war', are unavailable, for example plates starting with JE and ending HAD.
Others which are banned include HO57 AGE, a close match to "hostage", and the chain of characters O54 MA because of its resemblance to the name Osama.
It should be noted that the date denoted by a registration plate is the date a vehicle was first imported into the United Kingdom and registered with that registration system. For instance a vehicle manufactured in say 1991 and registered in Northern Ireland might have been given a 1993 registration letter when it was registered on the Swansea system. This also applies to vehicles imported from other countries. This is apparent by examining the registration document which will show a date of manufacture different from the date of first registration. The date of manufacture is notional, though, as vehicles may be manufactured and stored unused, for many years in some cases, and then registered as new when first registered into the system. This allows manufacturers to sell cars as new allowing for shipping, storing at dockyards etc.
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A 66-year-old man sustained serious injuries Sunday in a one-vehicle crash Sunday night in Mineola, Iowa.
Kenneth J. Kleffman, 66, of Glenwood, Iowa, was taken by ambulance to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. He was later transported to the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for further treatment.
Investigators from the Iowa State Patrol determined that just before 6 p.m., Kleffman was southbound on 4th Street near the Maple Street intersection in a 1994 Ford Explorer. He lost control of the Explorer, which crashed into the south ditch on Maple Street.
The incident remains under investigation. The Mills County Sheriff's Office assisted at the scene.


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Great natural lighting, open layout, plenty of storage, and large rooms - This condo has everything you want in a home minus the yard work! The home boasts a spacious north facing covered deck with beautiful landscaping and a mountain view. Even more, the deck has only 4 steps to down to the walk way so it's easy on the knees and you don't have to take the stairs to the front door! Located walking distance to amenities and schools. Perfect location for a family or seniors - Only steps to shopping! This strata has no age or rental restrictions - A great investment property with such a shortage in rentals! Even more, this complex just had their windows and sliding glass doors redone approximately a year ago. With a low strata fee, low utility bills, and central location you can't go wrong with this condo!
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Shortly after midnight at the national palace, outgoing President Felipe Calderon formally transferred power to his successor, handing over a flag to Pena Nieto and saluting him.
"Today I begin to exercise the honorable office of president," said Pena Nieto, who then swore in his top security ministers.
The new president gives his inaugural address later Saturday morning.
Returning the centrist Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, to power after a 12-year hiatus, the 46-year-old Pena Nieto aims to use a recent improvement in the economy's fortunes to spark faster growth.
Telegenic and married to a popular actress, he also promises to restore calm after more than 60,000 people were killed in violence between drug gangs and security forces during the six-year term of his conservative predecessor.
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Like many of Mexico's best-known institutions, Pemex was a creation of the PRI, which ruled for 71 uninterrupted years until it was voted out in 2000. By then, the party had become a byword for corruption, cronyism and vote-rigging.
Annual economic growth averaged less than 2 percent under the National Action Party, or PAN, over the past 12 years. That record and growing worries over the drug war violence opened the door for a PRI comeback under Pena Nieto.
Still, inflation has been kept in check, debt levels are low and growth picked up toward the end of Calderon's term, with the economy outperforming Brazil's in the past two years.
"Maintaining that stability is going to be one of the biggest challenges of the next government," said Phillip Hendrix, 44, a Mexican businessman.
Pena Nieto's inner circle features several ambitious young economists and financial experts eager to prove the PRI can do a better job of managing Latin America's second-biggest economy.
For much of the PRI's reign, Mexico enjoyed stronger growth than the PAN mustered, but memories of default on the country's debts in 1982 and a financial crash in 1994 and 1995 still linger.
"It's very hard to believe in the PRI. They bankrupted Mexico," said construction worker Jose Luis Mendoza.
Supporting a family of four on 1,300 pesos ($100) a week, Mendoza, 29, said he was worse off now than when Calderon took office, and doubted his lot would improve under Pena Nieto. "The cost of everything has gone up - but my wage hasn't," he said.
Pena Nieto has pledged to put more money in Mexicans' pockets and shake up competition in a country where large swaths of the economy are concentrated in the hands of a few, like telecom billionaire Carlos Slim, the world's richest man.
But Pena Nieto has been vague so far about how he plans to create a more level playing field, and pollster Jorge Buendia said it would be foolish to expect radical change.
"Pena Nieto's not a reformist guy. He never has been," Buendia said. "He's an establishment guy and I don't think he's going to rock the establishment that much."
($1 = 12.95 Mexican pesos)
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i remember being a young girl, maybe 5th grade, when i heard the new year's resolution phrase for the first time. i am pretty sure that was the same year i filled five pages in my diary with resolutions. five pages! i was going to fix everything and everybody. because when you're ten you truly believe anything is possible, right?
i think that was the same year i discovered anne of green gables. {whom i still wildly love and adore}. one of my very favorite anne quotes is, "isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?" (l.m. montgomery). i mean seriously, don't you just love that? just like the mischievous anne, i was a girl who messed up and made mistakes all the time, every day. still do, in fact. and though i'm not writing five pages of resolutions in my diary these days, i am always a little bit excited for tomorrow and always in line for a new year.
a brand new year.
it's just so sparkly and bright spanking clean, isn't it? so attractive. so desirable.
who doesn't love the promise of a new year?
the slate wiped clean. the mistakes erased. the past forgotten. the future wonderful and wide open.
come january one, is there anyone not ready to turn the page and begin anew?
i know i'm always ready.
even our minnesota landscape seems to cooperate -- clean, white snow everywhere. almost pristine. frozen, frigid temperatures crystalizing all of nature and covering the brown mush of the winter earth. (looking for a silver lining as i write this morning in below zero temps)!
because as much as we want to turn over a new leaf and start off on the right foot, we have this tendency to make it about us: what we can do. what we want. who we are. and the truth is, even in january, it's not about us. it's not about our strength or determination or will power or commitment. it's just not.
sure all those things are important, but if we really want a change and a chance for new, we have to learn, not to try harder, but to trust deeper. as much as we all feel encouraged january one, i have a sense that january thirty-one is often fraught with discouragement. january one might seem full of possibility and promise, but january thirty-one can might come with its share of defeat and disappointment. because somewhere in those thirty days in between we had to face the fact that we are simply not enough.
and so often our thoughts go in the direction of "if-only-i-had-tried-harder."
well, this january i want to introduce a new series which isn't about our trying harder, but about our turning to Him. i'm planning a january journey in the direction of Jesus. i don't want it to be about what i can do to make things new, but what He can do, is doing, wants to do and will do!
our resolutions are good. but His redemption is better. and, the beautiful news? our Jesus is very much in the business of redemption. He redeems all things. even our old, tired, worn out, last-year selves.
"and He who was seated on the throne said, "behold, I am making all things new." also He said, "write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." ~ revelation 21:5
HE is the one who turns over the leaf and wipes clean the slate.
HE is the one who pushes the re-do button and flips the reset switch.
HE is the one who gives us our strength and stamina to start afresh.
and reader, i am pretty sure that deserves a heartfelt a-men!
what's more, i just love, love, love how He even tells us to "write this down ..." He wants us to record in our journals and spell out in our diaries His promise. and the good news is, we don't need five pages, we just need five words: "I make all things new!"
do we want to embrace a truly new year? if so, we will need to embrace the maker of all things truly new.
so friend, consider yourself invited on ...
a january journey: all things new.
we begin january 1st!
you can expect much the same as my october prayer challenge and my november gratitude series -- a picture, a verse, and a few thoughts. you'll find this tiny devotional post each morning on my even-the-sparrow facebook page. please click on the link and follow along there.
also, i would love for you to share it with others!
"forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. see, I am doing a new thing! now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." ~ isaiah 43:18-19


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Matt Holliday is a borderline waiver fodder. So what is the argument again?
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