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Life is hard when you are almost 16 months old and have lots of wonderful friends who invite you to their pools.
Claire was VERY excited to swim today, but only if I didn't let go of her. Claire loved the water, but whined and cried anytime I put her down.
After water play we enjoyed a nice picnic lunch. Claire ate a jar of baby food, a piece of bread and of course 2 packs of Mum Mums.
Claire and Kayla enjoyed some lounging in the sun. Don't worry they were both well coated with spf 50.
Brooks was there as well. Here he was telling the girls a great story.
See Kayla pointing at the fountain. Claire was very interested.
Kayla then tried to crawl over to the fountain. She has no fear of the water.
Ah paradise. Kayla's pool is amazing. They have a kids pool , a splash pad, a big kid pool and a lazy river. Claire knows where she wants to move!
Don't ask me what's with Claire's new squat pose, ha ha
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Don't be late for Thor. There is a new fun android app on Google Play that shows updated movie times in real time. Using the smartphones geolocation function Elroy displays the 15 closest theaters, to moviegoers phones, along with the theaters showtimes. Here is the sweet part - Elroy alerts users how long they have until a movie starts, ensuring that they never miss the beginning of a movie.
"Elroy is the perfect app for those who are never on time to the movies" ISNY's President, David Pollak explains. So Download Elroy today on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pollak.elroy and never be late to the movies again. The app is still in beta but seems to run smoothly overall.
Theaters are sorted by showtimes and by distance from each users home. Users can select their favorite theater and see the different showtimes at that theater. Or a moviegoer can select a specific movie and view all the showtimes for that movie playing at the closest theaters.
The display page is bright and beautiful with more showtimes, the synopsis and the cast.
Another cool feature about the display page is that it allows users to slide through movies directly from the display page by swiping the screen left and right.
The app pulls from every theater in the US including smaller cinemas. It is currently only available in the US and some select countries in Europe.
Over the coming months Elroy will be adding other real time categories such as lunch specials and circulars. To get advanced notifications of new features follow Elroy's Twitter feed https://twitter.com/elroyapp.
Elroy is currently assembling a team of talented programmers to work on the app and is looking for a lead developer to lead new rollouts.
The beta version of the app was developed by the team at http://www.internetspecialistsny.com. An app development company with a strong internet marketing background based in Queens, New York. They can be contacted for any feedback regarding Elroy or if you have an idea for your own Android or iPhone app and need a team to build it for you. P: (888) 225-9391

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ShopClues to launch Swipe Konnect Star
Managed marketplace Shopclues is set to exclusively launch the Swipe Konnect Star smartphone on February 16. The stylish new smartphone boasting an elegant design along with premium features is available on the e-commerce platform at an unbeatable price of INR 3,799.
The smartphone comes loaded with a 1 GHz quad core processor along with 16 GB ROM and a magnificent 4" Display; operates on a more recent Android Marshmallow 6.0. The dual-camera smartphone captures high quality pictures and offers amazing video calling experience with its 4" display, 5MP front-view camera and 1.3 MP rear-view camera. Aside from this, it is the only smartphone in this price range offering dual-sim 4G VoLTE and a 16GB ROM. It is also the first time in India that a 4" phone with a 16GB internal storage has been launched at such an attractive price-point. The platform is offering an additional discount of INR 200 to the first 500 customers ordering the smartphone.
At the launch, Nitin Sharma, Sr. Director – Categories, said, "After the huge success of the Swipe Konnect Neo 4G smartphone and the Swipe Konnect Grand, and the traction that the brand has been generating on ShopClues for their extensive range of product offerings, we are sure that Swipe Konnect Star will be a massive hit on the platform. The ultra-modern Swipe smartphone with dual-sim 4G VoLTE captures all fascinations of the customer with its unbeatable specifications and highly affordable price point, thereby meeting ShopClues' overarching goals of offering enhanced products alongside seamless services to its discerning customers."


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Improve your game and lower your score at the Paramount Country Club Golf School. Located a mere 35 minutes from Manhattan, our 200 acre club contains picturesque views featuring magnificent backdrops of rolling hills, breathtaking woodland scenery, majestic emerald green fairways and beautifully manicured greens. Designed by world famous A. W. Tillinghast, our 18-hole Par 70 championship golf course provides the ideal location where you focus on your game.
Paramount's Golf School offers a 3 day / 2 night program for non-members, which is held on Friday – Sunday. Our Head Golf Pro and Head Teaching Pro have combined to form a curriculum that gives students of all playing abilities a great opportunity to learn about all aspects of playing better golf. Our
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At most golf schools, you spend all day continuously driving balls and practicing with mind numbing repetition and when the session is over you are left with little direction on what to do next. At the Paramount Golf School, you'll receive hands on instruction in all of the key areas of the game and personalized prescriptions for short, middle and long-range improvement. There is no better way to discover that the difference between a seasoned player and a recreational player is the way they think themselves around the course.
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Fundraising Commitment: $1,500
The Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon weekend is the largest marathon weekend in the Rocky Mountains, with over 19,000 runners in 2017. Races include a marathon, half marathon, urban 10 miler, and a 5K. Originally created by the cities of Denver, Lakewood, and Aurora to recognize Colfax Avenue, the longest main street in America; it is Denver's only marathon! The race has grown to be a nationally recognized event featuring unique courses incorporating the iconic landmarks of the Mile-High City.
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Register as an individual or grab friends, family and colleagues to form a team to train and fundraise together!
To participate with Parkinson's Champions in the 2018 Colfax Marathon, fill out the application below. If you have questions, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information, visit the Colfax Marathon website.


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Oh, that didn't seem to work very well.
The main point is the verb to use with 'small talk' is 'make'. Eg We made small talk while waiting for the bus to come.
'I had a small talk with someone' to me suggests that there is some issue or grievance which needs to be settled in private; but possibly it is not used in this way in the US (or, who knows, by presidential candidates of the non-presidential variety ).
It would be relatively unusual to make 'small talk' countable; one could say "She gave a small talk on ....", but that would be using the phrase in its literal meaning.
"Small talk" usually means talking about the weather, some football game, the latest shade of lipstick (or whatever women consider inconsequential) , or some other non-weighty matters.


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Much the same is it with the backwoodsman of the West, who with comparative indifference views an unbounded prairie sheeted with driven snow, no shadow of tree or twig to break the fixed trance of whiteness.
Charley Coffin said it was used for an ice-piercer; for the Narwhale, rising to the surface of the Polar Sea, and finding it sheeted with ice, thrusts his horn up, and so breaks through.
Covering the higher parts of the south-western Palaeozoic area in most places are rolling hills of boulder clay or stony moraines; while the lower levels are plains gently sloping toward the nearest of the Great Lakes and sheeted with silt deposited in more ancient lakes when the St Lawrence outlet was blocked with ice at the end of the glacial period.
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He commanded the upper sails to be well hoisted, sheeted home anew, and every way expanded to the breeze.
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That really sucks... Terribly sorry for all of the losses.
I myself don't QT for one reason.
All of the fish stores I buy from are ran by experts and put NFS on sick fish, even if they don't seem sick. I have got ich a few times, but carefully examining the fish the whole day after you buy them does prove to be rewarding. Now, if I am questioning the fish's condition right after I purchase, I do QT.
I no longer buy fish from PetSmart, though. Even though I have had excellent luck with them, the fish they get in are always in bad condition.


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The 5th release in the acclaimed Ultra High Relief Privateer Collection, Walk the Plank is perhaps the most stunning release to date in the Privateer Collection!
The reverse depicts El Capitan condemning a mutineer to "Walk the Plank" to meet his demise in Davey Jones' Locker.
The blindfolded lad is but a step away from meeting his fate as the heartless Capitan shows no mercy for the ultimate crime of mutiny.
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Abstract Floral Tulip Dress - Rear Window Vintage | Ione Heels in Fair Yellow - BAIT Footwear
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I wasn't sure which piece was I was going to blog first but one morning, I woke up and grabbed this little Floral Tulip Dress to try on with a petticoat and LOVED it! I tend to gravitate towards dresses that look like something Barbara Billingsley would've worn in the later episodes of Leave it to Beaver. Besides the unique shape, I also love that this one has the little tie backs for a flattering fit without needing a belt and a little bow detail in the skirting. This dress is probably one of the most fun vintage pieces I've seen in a while. Vintage Treasure Chest, item one: SUCCESS!
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Posted Breed: Pointer / Mixed (medium coat). I'm Tesla, a very mannered lady. I won't enter a room without your permission, I won't walk ahead of you. I'll turn back and look up to make sure you're okay before I take the next step down the stairs. I'll follow you to the door and be excited when you get back, but I won't throw a tantrum when you leave. I definitely won't mess with your stuff. I've been complimented many times for one of my best features- my beautiful white comb of eyelashes. If you aren't into slobber, don't worry- I'm not a licker. With other dogs, I let them be themselves and do their thing. I won't go after their food, and I'm okay with hanging back to let other dogs have their turn getting attention. There's one thing that no one taught me, that's my favorite thing in the world. When someone's touching me, giving me that wonderful feeling- I play it cool, looking calm. Then they think they're done, and that's when I do it- I take my paw up, oh so gently, lift it towards them. It's my way of saying thank you, and to let them know I'm always up for more. Especially coming from a woman like me, it's really cute. I don't think I was touched enough where I'm from. For the seven years of my life til now, I've been just yearning for a pat on the head. Really, every time you pet me I get the best feeling in the world. Even if it's just the very edge of your knuckle grazing my soft warm head, my body fills with contentment. I'm addicted to soft caresses. It's nice when it happens with a stranger, but with someone who has taken me home, the pleasure of this interaction grows more each day. You can see it in how I will finally let my tail go free, and wag, "Thank you! Thank you!" Tesla was rescued from the South Central LA Shelter by Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue. She is about 4 years old and weighs about 56 pounds. She gave birth while at the shelter and all her puppies found homes but she is still looking! She is such a sweetheart and living with lots of foster brothers and sisters! She gets along with small and large dogs!
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- Learn about the shelters and their adoption policies – It might be easier to start looking at shelters within a certain radius of home but don't be afraid to venture out to other states as well. Many states have larger populations of adoptable dogs and their shelters are willing to transport pets to suitable adopting families. Some shelters might have requirements for a home visit, a fenced yard or require you to visit the pet multiple times before you commit to adopting. Understand that the shelters are doing their best to place the pets in suitable homes and these requirements are in the best interest of both you and the pet.
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rescue Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix Sex: Male Male Age: Young Location: USAPosted Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). My name is Darwin. I am an extremely GENTLE, sensitive, and personable 4 year old Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull mix. I weigh about 65lbs, but I'm essentially just an oversized lap dog (no, really- I am). What you need to know about me: I need a stable, structured, and calm home. I am very stressed out whenever I go outside, and prefer to stay home then go on walks or out into public places. The perfect situation for me would be a house with a fenced in yard or patio where I can easily do my business. Just something simple! I am fearful and insecure around other dogs, but I have slowly made a couple furry friends, including another dog that I am fostered with currently. An owner who is experienced with special needs dogs like me would be best since you understand the need to be patient, and to give me lots of encouragement and leadership. I am always curious about what you are doing- so if you hear someone tip-toeing behind you, that would be me! I know basic commands, and I am housetrained- I do not like to be crated, but because I'm such a good boy, my foster mom trusts me alone while she's at work all day. I also like to sing when I get excited, which is mostly whenever I see you! I am neutered, microchipped and up to date on all of my shots. If you are interested in meeting me, please contact my foster mom Rachel at firstname.lastname@example.com:
Precious - American Bulldog (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 06/25/2016
rescue Breed: American Bulldog Sex: Female Female Age: Young Location: USAPosted Breed: American Bulldog (short coat). Precious is a loving pup who just wants to be near her people. She likes sitting next to you on the couch watching tv or reading a book, she like finding a free corner to sit and watch you cook in the kitchen, and she likes sitting in the back seat to run errands. She's energetic and friendly and is searching for her perfect permanent family! Videos: Videos: http://youtu.be/Xj98yknuV8Y http://youtu.be/s5njXog0GwI http://youtu.be/gEIlB_07kzk http://youtu.be/s5njXog0GwI http://youtu.be/gEIlB_07kzkTags:
Sunshine - Vizsla / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/07/2016
rescue Breed: Unknown-Vizsla Mix Sex: Female Female Age: Young Location: USAPosted Breed: Vizsla / Mixed (short coat). Sunshine is a sweetheart found as a stray at a high kill shelter. She is in a loving foster home and will slowly but surely gain much needed weight from her neglected past. She is doing great now, and is a sweetheart with people, selective with her doggie friends, good with cats!Tags:
Vito - English Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption...
Date listed: 03/07/2016
rescue Breed: Bulldog-Unknown Mix Sex: Male Male Age: Adult Location: USAPosted Breed: English Bulldog / Mixed (short coat). Hello, My name is Vito I am a loving gentleman and loyal companion. I want to be the only love in someone's life and can be a little possessive at times so I would get along best with an experienced dog owner. I have stubby little nugget legs and a loveable chunky body. If your interested in adopting me please contact Ace Of Hearts Dog Rescue 310-652-6895 http://youtu.be/kfTog97MUBITags:
Tinkerbell - American Bulldog (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/07/2016
rescue Breed: American Bulldog Sex: Female Female Age: Young Location: USAPosted Breed: American Bulldog (short coat). Tinkerbell is a sweet, 4 year-old American Bulldog! She is great with people and children, and loves to cuddle with you on the couch and give you kisses! She does not like other dogs, and should be the only dog in the home. She is also very high energy, and should go to someone who will love to take her on long walks and hikes!Tags:
Dotty - Chihuahua Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/07/2016
rescue Breed: Chihuahua Sex: Female Female Age: Adult Location: USAPosted Breed: Chihuahua. Dotty is an incredibly sweet chihuahua who we rescued from the shelter the day she was scheduled to be euthanized! She is blind, but is a complete love bug and just wants to cuddle with you on the couch! If you are interested in meeting this sweet girl, and can give her the love and attention she deserves, please contact Ace of Hearts!Tags:
Mynka - Courtesy Post - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat...
Date listed: 03/06/2016
rescue Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix Sex: Female Female Age: Young Location: USAPosted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). "My name is Mynka, and I am a very happy and joyful 5 year old, 70lb female Bull Terrier/Pit Bull mix. I am a clown, and my goofy ears and spotted belly are always the first things people fall in love with. I am great on leash, well-mannered in the home and love kids; I also "tap dance" when I get really excited (a signature move!). Currently, I have been living in a foster home with a male pit bull since September 2014, and I am good also good with other non-dominant, friendly dogs. I hope you will come meet me and see how much of a low-maintenance and wonderful family dog I am! I am housetrained, crate trained, and respectful of any and all boundaries you give me- I really just want to finally have a family to call my own, and whatever I need to do to make you happy, I will make sure I give it to you! To schedule a meeting to come meet me, please email email@example.com or call 323-929-7311- thank you! "Tags:
Lulu - Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/06/2016
rescue Breed: Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix Sex: Female Female Age: Young Location: USAPosted Breed: Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Lulu is an adorable girl who is amazingly friendly! She is a happy go lucky girl who loves to be around people and other dogs. She is a wonderful companion and in the need of a forever home! Can you be her new family? If you are interested in meeting her please contact Ace of Hearts at 310-652-6895 or firstname.lastname@example.com:
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rescue Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix Sex: Female Female Age: Adult Location: USAPosted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Neglected Laylah in need of a caring home!Neglected and starved by her original owner, Angela took the pet into her own care to bring her back to good health. Currently has 2 pets of her own, she doesn't have enough space for all 3 pets to live comfortably in her home. If you love pitty mixes and have the heart to provide a good pet a new home, please contact Angela at firstname.lastname@example.com or call Ace of Hearts at 310-652-6895. Thank you!Tags:
Fred - Pointer / American Bulldog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/26/2015
rescue Breed: American Bulldog-Pointer Mix Sex: Male Male Age: Adult Location: USAPosted Breed: Pointer / American Bulldog / Mixed. Fred is a very sweet and curious boy who is ready to find the perfect loving family! He spent over 6 months in the South Central Shelter where he was a staff favorite and was rescued just prior to being euthanized. He is great with other dogs and if you think he would make a perfect addition to your family please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 310-652-6895. You can also check him out in the video at http://youtu.be/AdCPkPJ9duw http://youtu.be/wRMOsKQnOzITags:


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2016 has seen a surge in both InsurTech funding and column inches. As Ori Hanani, COO of insurer Admiral in France has commented, "[2016] is the year in which InsurTech reached a tipping point into mainstream awareness" and the World Economic Forum recently said "the most imminent effects of disruption will be felt in the banking sector; however, the greatest impact of disruption is likely to be felt in the insurance sector".
Whether you agree with those quotes or not, InsurTech funding continues to accelerate, as data from CB Insights shows.
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1. 2015 is distorted by Zhong An and Zenefits rounds ($931m and $500m respectively), light blue portion
2. 2016 is annualised based on Q1 and Q2 activity
It is also undeniably true that many insurers are increasing their innovation and InsurTech response activities. Some fear being "Ubered"; others just want to invest to ensure they remain relevant in the marketplace.
In this blog describe nine responses available to incumbent insurers and brokers, whatever their innovation objectives. You can see our infographic here:
Set up an internal innovation team
Innovation teams are – and this is not to belittle them – an "entry level" management response. They generally have broad remits, and their first objective is often to figure out the specific innovation actions management should take.
Innovation teams generally have a non-executive remit. This means that they can only advise and cajole their internal clients. This is no bad thing if a company is seeking cultural change – but clearly the path to change can be slow and frustrating.
It is important to be clear about what advising and cajoling is. In a previous blog post, we noted that, depending on the company, the focus for an innovation team could be idea generation, development or implementation – because innovation isn't just about having a good idea in a dark room. A good innovation team thus plugs the gaps where companies have deficiencies in the core business.
Build a scalable technology stack
We are hearing from an increasing number of insurers who have decided that they can no longer avoid tackling the big, hairy legacy problem. For example, Allianz SE employed its first CDO in 2016 and has committed $100m p.a. for digitalisation of its German business. Incumbents are realising that their systems are severely impairing the propositions they intend to offer in the market, and costing an arm and a leg.
Munich Re is in the fortunate position of not having a primary insurance legacy problem in its reinsurance business – obviously. That has helped them set up Munich Re Digital Partners in 2016 – a business that uses an innovative technology stack to enable digital distributors deliver a beautiful, end-to-end customer journey. (Oxbow Partners helped Munich Re build this technology stack.)
There's no quick fix for building a scalable technology stack. However, some of our thinking around policy admin systems might help.
Build your own digital propositions
If you've got ideas, why not put them into action? The premise of our Agile Strategy™ methodology is that companies should spend less time thinking about what to do, and more time doing it. As such, we like companies who have identified an opportunity to build a digital proposition and have pushed this forward. Good examples include Ageas's proposition for millennials, Back Me Up, and XL Catlin's commitment to digitalising ceded reinsurance.
Even if the ideas don't fly, they don't have to cost too much to set up and generate a huge amount of organisational learning.
Create a "Digital Lab"
Some insurers have gone a step further and built "labs" with a brief to both defeat the legacy and build digital propositions. These labs are staffed with technologists and digital product managers who are shielded from the core business's processes, structures and culture.
These labs require a relatively significant investment. However, we are seeing a number of insurers doing genuinely exciting work in their lab. A good example is Euler Hermes Digital Agency.
Build a "technology buffet"
When we speak to clients, we often hear a similar story: we know we have lots of operational issues that can be fixed by technology but we don't know where to find that technology.
When we speak to technology companies, we also hear a similar story: we have a great solution but we don't know our way round the insurance industry to pitch.
We think the solution is for incumbents to find "technology buffets" (as we described in this OpEd in Insurance Day). These buffets consist of technology companies with solutions relevant for (but not necessarily targeted to) insurers and brokers. They might cover data and analytics, AI-powered accounting solutions, marketing and much more.
How to create the technology buffet depends on the size of company. Major global players may decide that they have the scale to merit building the buffet themselves – for example Zurich's Tech Hub – whilst all other players are surely best advised to tap into a third party platform, such as OPTAVE, the Oxbow Partners Technology And Vendor Ecosystem.
Organise your own accelerator / incubator
Accelerators and incubators are much "on trend" at the moment – and some incumbents have started to build their own. The effort to build such a proposition is, however, such that this option is only really available to the largest players.
The greatest challenge for any incumbent choosing this option is how to attract the best startups to their programme. What do you offer startups, and how does this measure up against what established digitally-led accelerators and incubators can offer?
Sponsor an accelerator / incubator
The "lighter" option for accelerators and incubators is to sponsor one, as companies such as Ergo and Admiral have chosen to do with Startup Bootcamp in London and AIG and Markel have done with Plug & Play.
Sponsoring an accelerator is not cheap and the question for incumbents is what they want to achieve. We observe that the amount of knowledge transfer from startups to the incumbents' core business is limited.
Direct investment in startups (Corporate Venture Fund)
Corporate Venture Funds (CVFs) are all the rage at the moment – insurers of all shapes and sizes are running them from Munich Re to AXA to Aegon and beyond.
The CVF model is challenging. CVFs don't have the spread / diversification of a VC fund and they are generally fishing in a more limited pond (in this case InsurTech, broadly defined). Second, it is not always clear what their "right to win" is compared to VCs. Third, the level of knowledge transfer from portfolio companies to the core business is often a lot lower than expected.
Indirect investment in startups (via a fund)
A better investment solution might be to invest in startups via a third party fund. This option clearly avoids some (but not all) of the challenges of the direct investment model. However, it resembles an investment class more than a strategic response and so users need to evaluate InsurTech investment against other asset classes.
Oxbow Partners has deep expertise advising incumbent insurers and brokers about their InsurTech response. We would be delighted to discuss your strategy with your management team.
Chris Sandilands
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- Why InsurTech now matters for corporate and specialty insurers - 28th March 2018
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The Captur has been a roaring sales success for Renault South Africa. There are myriad light crossovers to choose from, but tellingly, more than 4 500 South Africans have opted for this stylish French option. The Captur obviously has many appealing qualities to find favour with so many new buyers, and in our time with a long-term test unit, we have come to appreciate its strengths, although a number of weaknesses were evident, too.
Conspicuous by its absence in the range was a diesel-powered derivative, which is odd when you consider the French marque's proclivity towards oil-burners. That changed recently when the local subsidiary added a 1,5-litre turbo-diesel to the family. Until now, we've felt that the Captur's petrol engines, especially the 1,2-litre when combined with the flawed EDC twin-clutch transmission, were weak points in the model's otherwise commendable repertoire. To spice things up, Renault South Africa has introduced the turbodiesel motor in high-spec Dynamique trim, and 100 customers will be privy to the model Sunset Limited Edition model seen here.
Orange highlights render this version instantly recognisable, and it garnered quite a few inquisitive stares during its test period. Diamond Black paintwork is accentuated by contrasting roof and mirror caps, and front, rear and side trim in orange. It may sound garish, but the highlights work well on the Captur's curvaceous shape. The same contrasting colour scheme is used in the cabin, with such elements as the air vents, infotainment console and door speaker surrounds, parts of the steering wheel and removable seat covers all trimmed in orange. Although striking in its execution, we could easily have lived without the swirly pattern on the steering wheel.
In Dynamique trim, the Captur comes with a full suite of modern conveniences as standard, including a few items that even high-end luxury brands still charge handsomely for. Among these niceties are a reversing camera (a recent addition), auto wipers and lights, keyless entry with touchless locking and satellite navigation. The infotainment system has been updated, heralding further smartphone integration, as well as updated graphics and a quicker processor that makes switching between functions smoother than before.
The most noteworthy change, however, has taken place under the bonnet, where the firm's most popular engine now resides. The 1,5-litre turbodiesel is a refined unit that can be found in several Nissan/Renault products, and even in some Mercedes-Benz A-Class models. In the Captur, it is mated with a five-speed manual transmission. The inline four develops 66 kW, with a healthy 220 N.m of torque on tap from a lowly 1 750 r/min. Power is delivered in a linear fashion with no apparent turbo lag at sea level. There's just a satisfying swell of low-down torque, with power produced high up into the rev range, although we found that short-shifting and staying in the meat of the torque curve was more in keeping with the car's character.
Were it not for a spot of low-speed engine chatter, you would be hard-pressed to guess this was an oil-burner. And, thanks to the manual gearbox (with slightly rubbery but light and short shifts), you can easily exploit the engine's torque characteristics. On our test strip, the punchiest Captur performed as promised.
But even more impressive than the acceleration and braking times was the average fuel consumption. Renault claims an NEDC figure of 3,6 L/100 km in the combined cycle. On our standardised fuel route test, we recorded a far more believable, yet still remarkable 4,6 L/100 km. Some our testers felt that the addition of a sixth ratio would enable drivers to further mine the torque reserves and make for a more relaxed open-road driving experience, while helping to even further reduce fuel consumption.
On the road, the dCi variant displays the same ride and handling traits as its petrol siblings. That is to say it has an inert steering action and ride quality that's largely compliant, if a little choppy under some circumstances. The slightly elevated ride height also gives at a similar degree of city user-friendliness as an SUV, but with none of the size-related drawbacks.
Test SummaryBarring a couple of small reservations, Renault's latest Captur has generally been well received by our test team. By adding an excellent turbodiesel engine mated with a slick-shifting manual transmission, we believe Renault has created the model that the range has been crying out for. Couple the improved driving experience, thanks to the added torque, with generous standard specification and one of the lowest fuel-consumption figures we've ever recorded, and the Captur 1,5 dCi should be high up on your short list if you are shopping in this segment. *From the November 2016 issue of CAR magazine
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Everyone has heard the term "control freak," which describes a personality dominated by a need to control others and situations. In essence, the person wants things done their way with little or no regard for other's wishes. The truth of the matter is we're all control freaks; it's just a matter of degree. It's human nature to pursue our innate inclinations and construct an environment amenable to our desires. As stated, some of us are worse than others, but who doesn't prefer to have things their own way? Such is the human condition.
Obviously this drive can manifest itself in any area of human experience but I find it particularly noteworthy in the culinary realm. Everybody has their own way of doing things in the kitchen. Think about when you were growing up. Your family members had their own style of cooking. You probably adopted some of their practices and added some peculiarities of your own. Now you have your own style. But how flexible were your mentors in the kitchen? And how flexible are you when others diverge from your accustomed techniques?
A neighbor of mine saw my osso buco recipe in one of the publications that I write for. She sharply asserted in a judgmental tone: "I never heard of putting parsnips and turnips in osso buco", (as if to say), I've never done it that way so it's wrong. I am awestruck by the folks who think that their life experiences are the eternal truth for the rest of us. It's one thing to have your own way of doing things. It's a whole other psychological ballpark to believe that your way is the gold standard. Obviously I am not referring to culinary situations where there's clearly a right and a wrong way for performing certain tasks. I'm alluding to the innumerable "gray zone" situations that have multiple approaches and the individuals who think their way is right and everybody else's is wrong.
The professional kitchen undoubtedly offers the best examples of narcissism of this magnitude. I'll never forget the day a fellow chef chastised me for whipping my cream in a circular motion as opposed to a side to side motion. Or the chef who told me to hold the asparagus perpendicular to the cutting board as opposed to parallel when peeling it. This is the level of egocentric kookiness I'm talking about. And the individuals who insist on having things done in their own idiosyncratic manner always have a plausible explanation for their modus operandi. Their routine is always the fastest, the easiest or the tastiest. Yet every chef who has a different approach to the task will say the same thing, so as they say, you do the math.
Even in cooking school there were a variety of techniques that the chefs disagreed on. These were seasoned professionals with years of experience and they still couldn't reach a consensus on some practices. But what I found most striking was not that there was a diversity of opinion, but that there was an arrogance of opinion. Each one thought their procedure was right and either verbally or non-verbally rebuked the other chefs for their "incorrect" one.
Virtually every restaurant chef dreams of having his own restaurant someday. No, not just for the money. So he can do things his own way! So he can finally free himself of the countless number of other chefs who have been over his shoulder for years barking at him about how to do things. Or, for the true control freak, liberation from other's domination is not enough. He also relishes the opportunity to turn the tables and make others do things his way. Identification with the aggressor certainly has its psychic rewards.
I think the kitchen is highly amenable to control issues because 1) there are numerous ways to approach culinary tasks and 2) although some rules are etched in stone, many are open to interpretation, debatable, and/or flexible enough to allow for a great divergence in implementation. When the rules are iron clad and objectively valid, then external reality regulates the situation. But when there is an absence of hard and fast rules, or the "rules" are subjective, then people control the situation based on their interpretation of the rules.
But what makes people so dogmatic about their methods? I think that once again the frailty of the human ego comes into play. Anyone who thinks that that their way is always right, and/or insists that others do likewise, is inevitably struggling with insecurities. You might retort with: "But doesn't the head chef have a right to have things his way?" Absolutely. That's not in dispute. The question is: Why do some possess an absolutistic NEED to assert that right to extreme proportions? I worked for a head chef who stood next to his line cooks incessantly yelling criticisms for their almost every move during the entire dinner rush. Such behavior has nothing to do with his "rights" and everything to do with his craziness.
When too much ego comes into play we lose sight of the real goals. Producing correctly prepared, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious food, in an efficient and cost-conscious manner takes a back seat to pedantic regimentation. Nazi-chef will claim that quality is his motivation but there are plenty of chefs who get the job done without the Machiavellian mindset. Once again, such behavior speaks more to the person's character than the seemingly plausible goal of quality control. Excessive controlling demoralizes and stresses out staff, undermines their respect for you, increases staff turnover, and frequently leads to passive-aggressive behavior. It matters if things are done right, but don't right things that don't matter.
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They are set on taking another DB, OL, and TE. Reeves looks more and more probable with PSU's situation, and we still have a great shot at Yuri Wright. Same goes for Garnett and Sam Grant (the TE). If we don't hit 28, I could see the coaches just saving a spot for next year instead of filling it with a 3-star who's not yet on our board.
Football Recruiting - Who is left on the Board?
I still see a strong shot at commits from Garnett, Diamond, Reeves, Wright, and Grant. Four spots for five guys, which isn't bad.
- If all five want to commit, who do they turn away?
- With the OL position, is it first come, first served, or do they make room for the other guy? That is to say, if Diamond committed, would they still make room for Garnett? If Garnett committed, would they take Diamond? Is there any reason they would take Diamond instead of Garnett (for instance, wanted an OG more than OT.)
- Same question with DB: first come first served, or some other metric?
- Regarding DB, I know the door was pretty much closed for Demar Dorsey, but because he is at a GR CC, and because he has jumped through the hoops, and because he wants to play at Michigan, I'm curious if that door is locked and bolted, or open a crack.
- What about Dodson & Kozan on the OL? Have they dropped off the list?
- I know the least about Sam Grant. What kind of TE is he? Is he a pretty meh prospect? If there something I'm not seeing? I see he is ranked the #45 TE prospect by Scout, and TTB doesn't rank prospects until they commit.
- When do they make announcements regarding unrenewed 5th years, etc.? In particular, I'm waiting for an official statement on whether Stonum is done at Michigan or not. If he was finished, you'd have to consider adding Diggs or Madaris to the list.
At this point, I would love to see Garnett, Wright, Reeves, and Grant. And if any of those went elsewhere, I'd be happy to add Diamond (or Dodson, or Kozan,) to the list.
Sam Grant has solid offers from both Arkansas and Oklahoma which are two schools that rely on tight ends and recruit them very well. Oklahoma as gone so far as to assure Grant that even though they have two TEs committed they will accept a commitment from him. Offers speak louder than stars, and his highlights are pretty solid.
oklahoma has 3 tight ends committed so i doubt that offer is still available, and we have 2 tight ends in this calss and we still want grant, so i dont see what you are getting at there.
oklahoma has 3 tight ends committed so i doubt that offer is still available, and we have 2 tight ends in this calss and we still want grant, so i dont see what you are getting at there. so that leaves it to michigan and arkansas... and to me that seems like a no brainer
oklahoma has 3 tight ends committed so i doubt that offer is still available, and we have 2 tight ends in this calss and we still want grant, so i dont see what you are getting at there. so that leaves it to michigan and arkansas... and to me that seems like a no brainer
What would Saban do?
He'd find a booster to "help" a recruit make up his mind, that's what Nicki would do.
1. Garnett (must take if he wants in)
2. Reeves (like our chances, and seeming like more of a sure Corner than Yuri lately)
3. Grant (nice offer list, we could definitely use another TE)
4. Madaris / Wright / Kozan / Dodson / Diamond / QB
I thought we were still a very strong contender for JP Holtz also.
Article printed today on an MSU site has quotes from his coach saying it's down to MSU, Michigan and Kentucky. MSU has been pursuing him a long time, but they now have 3 WR commits + Arnett. He is reportedly still taking a Michigan official in Jan.
make his way to Ann Arbor and into Michigan. Any updates on his long-shot dream of playing on Team 133?
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I think Dorsey would be a 2013 recruit. Someone correct me if I'm wrong
i know he wants to make his way back to us, and has been tearing it up at the cc level, but given is there any chance he'd be offered at this point? hoke clearly takes character into account with recruiting.
guy wanting to play at uofm so bad he gets his act together and does the CC thing shows a lot of character
Agree, sounds like character to me. Also, the kind of guy I want to have on my team. As if he'd walk through fire to be on that field.
Anyone know if Ace has investigated this at all with the coaching staff?
Me too. I would also be fine with rewarding a walk on if we had a remaining scholarship.
I say that because of the DS situation. If he does get the boot there may be a need for another WR. To be honest I am not really bothered by who else we get as long as we can get Wright. I would love to have the others as well but honestly I think Wright would be our best CB prospect since Leon Hall. I'd love to see a big physical CB on the field for UM again...it's been a while.
Quite a few of the Army practice reports are saying that Yuri is getting beat like a drum, which doesn't surprise me. Corners who are 6'2 that can play at that level are rare.
A lot of the recruiting analysts are saying that Yuri may not even be a UM recruit any more seeming how he is starting to project as a FS and they want a corner.
Great point about tall corners. I really prefer Reeves over Wright. Reeves is a grounded kid with a great attitude, along with good corner skills. The problem was that I thought he would stick with PSU. The O'Brien hire, his remaining at NE through the playoffs and the alumni fracturing over the hire, just might be enough to sway Armani.
I would agree Garnett, and one of the DBs, Wright or Reeves if we can get one of them, I think we would be fortunate to get one, and a quality TE if one is available, but I think if the coaches are still asking Madaris to visit on the 13th, that they would seriously consider giving him the 4th spot. I believe ESPN has him as a 4star, and with the Stonum issues, it would be hard to pass up a big, physical 4 star receiver. That said, this has been an exciting recruiting season! Go Blue
The corner from Tennessee decommited today and the coaches have been pushing really hard for him. He's 6'1 and is very good to say the least. If yuri isn't ours, I feel like he will be at the top of the board.
I assume he's talking about Kenneth Crawley.
He was suprised by coaching changes, but I have not heard or seen anything about Michigan being on his radar, or vice versa.
... is the dude of which you are thinking.
Crawley is also considering Auburn, Georgia, Maryland and Connecticut. He is also going to re-consider Michigan, Johnson said. His remaining official visits will likely be to three of those five schools.
Sounds like we don't have a huge shot at him. And according to a few of the Recruitniks, Michigan is only showing a little bit of interest. I'd love to have a shutdown corner. We needs 'em.
after Reeves and Wright - but I think he's a major reach at this point.
The Washington Post article clearly attributes his decommitment to fallout from the Dooley PR fiasco, not giving an unconditional release to Arnett. May there be more fallout to come!!
He tweeted yesterday that "Mich is out of the picture"
Maybe he is referring to the family picture where his aunt Mildred accidently had his cousin Michael (who everyone calls Mich) out of the frame?
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Any chance we offer a Bellomy type QB, guy who isn't highly touted but came on in his senior season for depth purposes? We still only have 3 scholarship QBs which scares me. This is assuming, of course, we don't get a "too good to pass up" type guy at another position.
Great point. I would feel much more comfortable with another scholarship QB on the roster.
Joshua Garnett
Jordan Diamond
Alex Kozan
Yuri Wright
Armani Reeves
Sam Grant
Monty Madaris?
That's a pretty complete list of the main targets right now. If I were to venture I guess, I'd say M ends up with Garnett (some good signs there recently), Reeves, and Grant, plus the usual signing day pull of a player who wasn't on the general radar. That's obviously just a guess, however, and not one based on a lot of insider info.
Hey Ace,
Are you going to do a a "Big Ten Recruiting Rankings" diary soon?
Yeah, I'll have that up on Sunday. Apologies for the lack of one this week—New Year's Day falling on a Sunday really killed my productivity.
I get the feeling that people are getting too comfortable that we're leading for Garnett. I will absolutely do backflips if he commits to us. Adding him to the already formidable o-line class has the potential to transform our running game into a destructive, unstoppable, soul-crushing machine.
If Garnett committed today then he'd probably chose Michigan. The only problem is that he hasn't visited Stanford yet and we all know how recruits usually feel after a visit (IE That school moves up).
The interview that got folks all hot about Garnett indicated to me that he has a bigger man crush on Isaac s than magnusson. That seems to be important to him so I would watch out for that hiccup and not presume he is in for m. Would love it is he is though!
Ace, about Garnett:
If he and Erik Magnuson are as close as reported, why would he play in an different bowl? You think it's odd he didn't choose to play in AA game? I'd think he was offered both games. Have any thoughts about that?
I don't know off the top of my head when each player committed to play in their AA game, but this often happens very far in advance (as far ahead as a year, as you can see from my interview with Taylor McNamara today). There's a lot of factors that go into choosing which game to participate in—travel, exposure, potential playing time, coaches, and so on. Hanging out with friends is great, but that's not the be-all-end-all—Terry Richardson ended up in the UA game while Royce Jenkins-Stone and James Ross played in the Army AA game.
So for Garnett, I don't know why he chose the UA game, but I'm sure there were very legitimate reasons. I wouldn't worry at all about his friendship with Magnuson, and I still think there's a very strong chance he ends up at Michigan.
When all is said and done, I think they are going to bring in a QB in this class.
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A reference to "The Notebook"? You may have just had your Man Card revoked.
I just find it almost comical how much weight people place on the shoulders of a kid who is, what, 16 years old right now? He's not even done with his junior year of high school and people expect him to come to UM and be the Patriots version of Tom Brady. Unreal.
Plenty of talented recruits just don't pan out. That's why you should seriously consider taking a QB almost every year, no matter how much hype your current committees are getting.
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i am pretty certain that Tom Brady is the Patriots' version of Tom Brady
Why would they unless they got a guy that could switch to WR?
Devin Fuller and Robert Gregory are the only guys that really fit that mold. I don't know if any QB's (with WR potential or not) are even out there.
Gregory is no longer committed to Arkansas, so maybe we get him and Diamond and your theory comes true?
I'm not sure it'll happen, but I do agree they should take someone.
It'll be difficult to get someone the year after Morris, and impossible to get someone in 2013. QBs tend to transfer a lot, so you should take about 1 a year.
What if it's a QB disguised as a 6'6" 254lb TE? It could happen...
Why would they unless they got a guy that could switch to WR?
Devin Fuller and Robert Gregory are the only guys that really fit that mold. I don't know if any QB's (with WR potential or not) are even out there.
Gregory is no longer committed to Arkansas, so maybe we get him and Diamond and your theory comes true?
is just about right. I think we can pull off the Wright/Reeves/Garnett trifecta and then it is just a matter of what is the best option for the last slot.
Garnett/Reeves/Grant is more likely. I'll throw in Madaris as the 4th with Stonum sitting in the pokey.
Is this relationship completely over or is there a chance he ends up back in this class?
That one's been over pretty much since his visit to Oregon. The subsequent commitment definitely closed that door.
Thought he was still open...
Don't believe the coaches are even pursuing him anymore. Was always a longshot, but it doesn't look like there's a chance with him.
He's gone, commited to Oregon
I just don't see him in this class.
in the Rose Bowl and all season long, i think it is safe to say that he is gone. and i can't say i blame him.
If I was a pass catching TE who wasn't concerned about my degree, then Nike U would be high on my list.
University of Oregon is not the calibre of Cal, Stanford, USC or UDub, but still better than other Tight End schools like Oklohoma and Arkansas
Garnett and Grant.
I think we WILL lead with Wright if we can get him on campus. Which I think we will.
That leaves one spot, I'm not sure we fill it. But if we do, I think it would be with someone currently not on our radar.
I'd like to see us offer Dennis Norfleet. With Smith, TRob, Gallon, Grady, and Odoms getting up there or moving on...the small slot/RB type players have had some production for us. Norfleet can play.
I think we should go after D. Norfleet also, if it's not too late. He is a hell of an athlete and has the speed to help us on the edges. I think we need to have at least 1 of his type at a skilled position each year IMO
I bet Grant is the next recruit that verbals to Michigan
I only see Michigan getting Garnett and Grant out of the group remaining.
But that doesn't disappoint me one bit. Those scholarships will go to good use in next year's class.
Nefarious Eduardo, Mr. Blue and the like really need to be brought back, along with the handy news summary in the table next to them. It made casually following recruting and still keeping track of who is still left easy. It also helped to keep track of recruits early while new ones of various interest were being introduced all the time. The current offer list page just isn't the same.
what is the possibility of us taking another receiver now that stonum's all but kicked off the team? paytons obviously out now, but are we in the running for anyone else?
If Stonum is released would that make another scholarship ?
Not for 2012 class.
Can you explain why not? How is releasing him from scholarship any different than not giving one of our redshirt seniors a fifth year?
I think there is a limit of 25 per year in the b10, and we have 3 EEs which we can backdate so 28 is the max. I'm not sure about this, but I think that is the limit, not the 85 number which Stonum does count towards. So if the 85 number ever became the limit (possibly next year) Stonum leaving would open a spot.
Yeah but we haven't had enough attrition/non-fifth years/etc. to get to the 28 number for 2012 (we're at 26 right now) so releasing Stonum would get us closer to that. I'm not advocating one way or the other. Just stating what numbers are right now.
Now that I understand your question, I don't have an answer. But I am curious about this now as well.
is that you can't go over 85 for the team. But rule 2. you can only sign 25 per class, regardless if were still under 85. We can sign 3 extra because the early enrollment still puts our 2011 class under 25.
And I've never seen this mentioned here before, but ever since we slowed our jets on accepting commits things haven't looked as hot.
We were getting two commits every couple weeks. Then we decided to wait with our remaining spots for the really big names. Four star guys cooled on us as we cooled on them, and finally they committed elsewhere. But our huge names haven't materialized.
Granted, we got Darboh. But we still have four empty spots and a 50% chance on two of those recruits listed, a less than 50 on one, and I don't have a clue about Gant as his situation develops. Perhaps we should've just filled the class record speed and not held out.
Interesting post. Who do you think we missed out on by slow-playing? We moved Clark up to the 2012 class and brought on Drake Johnson. I think the staff would have accepted a commit from many of the WRs and OL, they all just wanted to wait. Not necessarily disagreeing with you, just trying to think it through.
Biznowaty (probably misspelling) really was high on us? That was exactly the time we decided to slow play. He later trailed off. There were others, I wish I could remember all of them, but guys we were offering that were new to the table right around summer when the recruiting focus changed; alot of those guys had Michigan instantly as their front runners when we offered them. I remember there was a distinct difference in the way the coaches were handling recruiting that followed. I believe they even talked about it.
Everyone on the board said we could slow up and hand pick a few elite players. And four stars just under that status that had emerged with us as their leaders then all dispersed, accepting offers to other places in the weeks following. We'd hear on the board that we cooled on them, so they cooled on us. I'd rather have those guys, who got good reviews by our recruiting analysts here, than miss out on all. And we don't seem to be lined up for the later elite picks like we hoped.
That's not unusual. Prospects that wait to make a decision tend to be the more sought after ones, and therefore harder to get. It's a balancing act. You don't want to fill up too early because you'll miss out on 1) good national prospects and 2) seeing a kid's senior year. But you also don't want to be too back loaded because you'll miss on a lot of the late deciders, leaving you short and/or scrambling.
I'm not worried about our secondary one bit!
T_Rich did not look all that great in the UA game. He is not going to show up on day one as Charles Woodson.
Countess is a freshman, what did you expect? He is good and will be better. It's not like he's a handicap.
Madaris would seem like a likely addition to this class now seeing that Stonum phucked up again. I would definitely love to have a great 4/5 * signing day commit, would make NSD a lot more exciting for us M fans.
Assuming Stonum is gone, we're in trouble with WRs next season. Hemingway and Stonum were the only vertical threats. Roundtree is a possession guy with meh speed; the rest are either slots or totally unproven. Better hope one of the freshmen turns into Sammy Watkins. Otherwise it's gonna be bubble-screen hell.
Who's Denard going to throw 50/50 jump balls to? Damn, there goes half our Offense.
It's becoming interesting because at this point I think the we'll add Reeves, Grant, and Garnett. I think it's very likely Mike Cox is shown the door since he just hasn't done much. Also, if I'm in Hoke's shoes don't renew Stonum for hsi 5th year. Even though I'm not sure if this was the first of offenses (he should not have been driving, but in his defense he was driving to see his probation officer). In the Ricky Powers article he mentioned that Moeller always gave him a clean slate and that wouldn't be a bad idea here, Stonum may jsut need a fresh start.
Why are so many people throwing out the possiblity Stonum is gone?
Per Brian's post yesterday, sounded like he'd be back. Has something changed in the last 24 hours that I've missed?
Rivals has an article behind a paywall. The title he is willing to listen and that he is still wide open.
The wolverine is saying theres a Tackle taking an official visit this month that doesn't want to reveal his name. my geuss Kyle Dodson
I think I remember him saying he was opening things back up and he was looking at us way back in the year


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I have been absent from active sparking for a long time. I'm not sure if most of the people on my friends list even noticed, since I occasionally updated the status, but that's not the point.
Four months ago, I moved together with my BF and things are going great since then. Just as the picture above says, results will come to those who work for them. I did work hard.
I passed my first Latin course, ready to start the next one in two weeks – finishing off my studies earlier than I thought, hopefully.
When I injured my wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome / repetitive strain injury) during exam time, I had to take four painkillers a day to be able to write my exams. I passed all of them nonetheless. Although, typing still hurts if I don't wear a … what do you call it in English? Splint? Those things with a metal bar inside of them that you wear around your lower arm so you are unable to move your wrist.
I tried compensating not being able to bike by hiking a lot. Resulted in injuring my knee as well – so I had to take a break here. While I took that break, three weeks actually, I reached my goal weight. Sounds weird. I'm there now, constantly with some small peaks of 1 pound more or less. I begin to be very confident about my body and what I have achieved. I actually bought my first skirt in like … 10 years? I think so, at least. Might be a little more actually. My legs are still the part of me I like the least, but well. I'm working on that :) The weight isn't that important to me anymore. I try to reduce body fat.
I could write so much more, but yeah. Somehow I feel like I don't need to. Not sure if you know what I mean. It's also the reason why I haven't been as active here lately. I didn't even log in consistently. You know, I did my fitness nonetheless, I ate good nonetheless, I enjoyed myself nonetheless – all the logging for points, for whatever, the tracking, it all just became annoying to me. Even now, this blog is more like "I have to write something, damn I haven't done it for so long". It's just something that feels more like a chore than like something I like to do and something that helps me at the current state.
Even though I reached the "goal weight", I'm not at my goal.
Love to all of you, I hope you are doing fine. Remember, you can achieve more than you think you can. I'm sorry for the not-really-a-message-here blog.
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Glad to see you even if it's just a quick drop by. I think the point of being here is to get to the point where we don't need to be anymore and it sound like you're there. I will miss you, and I do miss your updates but you are where you need to be and that is great.
The thing on your wrist in English is probably a brace, but the word splint is pretty close. The term splint is usually used when there is a broken bone involved and a brace is used for a soft tissue injury. I hope both your wrist and knee are feeling better in time for your new set of classes.
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Congrats on reaching your goal weight! Glad to see you back.
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I know what you mean about checking in here, pointing up and writing etc. I feel that too. I have thought about you and knew you hadn't been around since your wolf blog. There seems to be a group of us who have gone pretty quiet now... Who don't Spark so much...
I'm so glad to hear how well you are doing - that is truly inspiring, and yes, if you want the results then you have to WORK for them!!! Congratulations to you - you are more than a trooper, you deserve it! And getting through your exams in less than great circumstances... to come out on top passing them (YEEEAAAHH!) AND reaching your goal weight at the same time... What more could you ask for?!
Thanks for the blog, good to hear from you, Lio. :)
And I love your motivating pics, as always. And miss you! xx
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