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The review and summary don't quite match
If the Lumia 710 barely makes it through the day and costs £300, why would you consider it for your second phone?
For most people, the use cases for a second phone are:
A) A phone you can rely on to be working when you can't use your 'primary' phone - usually because the battery is dead. Possibly if you need to use a foreign SIM etc.
B) A phone that's so cheap you can take it walking, sailing, canoeing and bungee jumping* without caring too much if you lose or destroy it.
So you'd expect a second phone to have a battery that lasts much longer than your main phone, and be dirt cheap - something like the £10 jobbies from Tesco, or that Energizer-bunny one.
The Lumia 710 doesn't fit either of those use cases, so I really don't understand which demographic you see using this as a second phone.
I can however see the Lumia 710 as being a second choice if you can't afford the smartphone you really want. That's especially true as there's so little reason to pick the Lumia 800 over the 710.
*Ok, maybe not bungee jumping. Skiing?

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|Historic Marker #945 - Lexington, Ky.
Best known surname in Kentucky architecture is Shryock." Family home, erected by Matthias Shryock (1774-1833), here. Designed first Episcopal church in city, 1814, and Mary Todd Lincoln home on W. Main. Son, Cincinnatus, born here, 1816. First Presbyterian Church, built 1872, considered his best. Also designed many homes. Died, 1888. Both buried in Lexington. Over.This incredible family forever left its mark on Lexington and the entire Commonwealth, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful structures that have endured the generations. Their skill also greatly contributed to Lexington receiving the moniker "Athens of the West."
(Reverse) Another Shryock - Gideon, "father of Greek revival movement in Ky. architecture," was also Matthias' son. Fine example of his classic style is Old State House, Frankfort, Ky., 1829. He also designed Morrison Hall on the Transylvania campus here, 1830, Jefferson County Courthouse in Louisville, Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock, 1830's. Born here, 1802; buried Louisville, 1880.
I've profiled several examples of the Shryocks' work:
- Franklin County Courthouse (Gideon, in Frankfort)
- Odd Fellows Lodge (Cincinnatus, in Lexington)
- Old Morrison Hall (Gideon, in Lexington)
- Old State Capitol (Gideon, in Frankfort)
- Orlando Brown House (Gideon, in Frankfort)


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Surface Pro 3 owners can now pre-order the docking station from Microsoft's online store for $199.99. The accessory ships next month and features the same design as the original docking station, but comes packed with improvements.
"Surface is all about productivity, and next to the Surface Pro 3 device itself, nothing shouts productivity as loudly as clicking into the new Docking Station. It instantly turns your Surface Pro 3 into a full-blown desktop PC, giving you easy access to your external monitors, keyboard, mouse, printer, speakers, and more," Microsoft stated in an official blog post.
The docking station for the Surface Pro 3 features more USB ports and support for USB 3.0. With the docking station, you now have a total of 6 available USB ports, including the port on the Surface. You can connect an external monitor and even use multiple monitors if you so desire.
Microsoft is touting the docking station as offering the ability to turn your Surface Pro 3 into a desktop. "The Surface Pro 3 Docking Station is a simple and elegant way to increase the utility of your Surface Pro 3—the tablet that can replace your laptop. With the Surface Pro 3 Docking Station, it's also the tablet that can become your desktop."
Head over to the VIA link below to pre-order your docking station.Further reading: Microsoft, Surface Pro 3


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Estimated Monthly Payment will depend on vehicle make and model and will be determined upon actual vehicle inspection. All payments are estimates and offered to well qualified buyers with approved credit. Tax, title and any other fees are extra.
BMW of Traverse City
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Here is something that was sparked by an ad I saw for HP – the idea of reinventing the personal computer – bringing it back to square one. Some background on this was that in the older days – computers were gigantic machines which would take exponentially long times to process huge math programs and were used by large companies/graduate studies as a means of experimentation. It was only with the influence of companies like Xerox, Apple and the small company up in Seattle that applications began to be created with a personal computer which could be used by the common man.
The question arises today on whether we have come to an age where computers have become such a large part of our life, that it seizes to be personal. Rather it becomes a part of our life, a component that is necessary for our everyday lives and activities. This post is not really a test on how we use computers and whether it is necessary – but really how the computer has changed in terms of usage and such.
I think it is necessary define the parameters before delving into a problem in order to get a better understanding of what is being addressed in this post:
- computers are becoming ubiquitious – everyone has it and the definition of a computer is a bit hazy. I use computer in a broad sense which is all inclusive of internet connectivity.
- The question is, would it still be considered a computer if you have an email device/smartphone PDA device. Ultimately, these are meant for internet connectivity and are predominantely used for remote email access
The question now that we ask ourselves is how has the usage of the computer changed since the internet was first invented. We went through one phase of the web in which we surfed the internet, used email through software clients and ultimately had a distinction between internet connectivity and software usage. With dial up speeds, it was a task to use the internet.
As we've progressed from that point onward, a lot has changed. Broadband internet connectivity has demonstrated that whereever we are, we can be connected to the internet. Ultimately, this caused the movement of web 2.0, a vague term coined to demonstrate that the internet is changing and the way that we use it will as well. This means the following, any machine can become literally personalized with content specific to the user. You can already see this taking place with Google, Microsoft and other websites. Personalized content is one of the hottest sectors in internet technology today.
This brings us to the question at hand, if everything is become personalized on the web, what is left for each of us on our personal computer. Pretty soon we'll be able to store most of our files on a shared server, everything will be available again via the internet and all uses of the internet which is specific to us can be done from any computer around the world with a broadband internet connection. With the Wi-Fi revolution panning out as planned, pretty soon we wont even need a wire for most of this. Is the computer still personal, for the time being yes….but in a couple of years, probably not.
If you've been watching TV recently, HP came out with an advertisement about this with famous rap mogul Jay-Z and the different facets of how he uses his computer. As a means of catering to a wide audience, they attempt to show how the HP computers can do a variety of activites rather than simply niching themselves into one market (like Apple with media). Their tagline – making the computer personal again. I thank them for giving me the inspiration to question this statement.


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Flathead Lake Rental Home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and can accommodate up to eight people. It is fully furnish and has cable TV, stereo, a DVD player and a barbeque. It is available for rental on a weekly basis or longer. Located right on Flathead Lake, this rental has two sundecks, a private beach, and boat dock.
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Our business philosophy is to specialize in one aspect of real estate, working only with buyers while
providing a valuable and unequalled service. Too many companies try to work with buyers and sellers, which we believe, cannot be done equitably. We
are located in Bonita Springs between Naples and Fort Myers, which allows us to
serve the communities of Marco Island, Naples, Bonita Springs,
Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, and Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
Because we do not list property, we are impartial and are knowledgeable about property
in all SW Florida Communities. This also allows buyers to use one real estate
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Saint John's Seminary prepares Roman Catholic seminarians for ordination to the priesthood through programs of human, pastoral, spiritual and academic formation.* It is governed by a Board of Trustees, chaired by the Archbishop of Boston.
While primarily in service to the bishops of New England, Saint John's Seminary also enrolls seminarians from other (arch)dioceses, institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life in its several degree programs.
The seminary's Theological Institute for the New Evangelization prepares laity, deacons and religious for ministry and service to the dioceses of the region. (Revised 25 September 2012)
Saint John's Seminary is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston. It observes the applicable norms of the Holy See and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in defining and realizing its mission.
Purpose of a Seminary
The need for the major seminary — and by analogy for the religious house — for the formation of candidates for priesthood, was affirmed with authority by the Second Vatican Council and has been reaffirmed by the synod as follows: "The institution of the major seminary, as the best place for formation, is to be certainly reaffirmed as the normal place, in the material sense as well, for a community and hierarchical life, indeed as the proper home for the formation of candidates for the priesthood, with superiors who are truly dedicated to this service. This institution has produced many good results down the ages and continues to do so all over the world." The seminary can be seen as a place and a period in life. But it is above all an educational community in progress: It is a community established by the bishop to offer to those called by the Lord to serve as apostles the possibility of re – living the experience of formation which our Lord provided for the Twelve. In fact, the Gospels present a prolonged and intimate sharing of life with Jesus as a necessary premise for the apostolic ministry. Such an experience demands of the Twelve the practice of detachment in a particularly clear and specific fashion, a detachment that in some way is demanded of all the disciples, a detachment from their roots, from their usual work, from their nearest and dearest (cf. Mk. 1:16-20; 10:28; Lk. 9:23, 57-62; 14:25-27). On several occasions we have referred to the Marcan tradition which stresses the deep link that unites the apostles to Christ and to one another: Before being sent out to preach and to heal, they are called "to be with him" (Mk. 3:14).
In its deepest identity the seminary is called to be, in its own way, a continuation in the Church of the apostolic community gathered about Jesus, listening to his word, proceeding toward the Easter experience, awaiting the gift of the Spirit for the mission. Such an identity constitutes the normative ideal which stimulates the seminary in the many diverse forms and varied aspects which it assumes historically as a human institution, to find a concrete realization, faithful to the Gospel values from which it takes its inspiration and able to respond to the situations and needs of the times.
The seminary is, in itself, an original experience of the Church's life. In it the bishop is present through the ministry of the rector and the service of co – responsibility and communion fostered by him with the other teachers, for the sake of the pastoral and apostolic growth of the students. The various members of the seminary community, gathered by the Spirit into a single brotherhood, cooperate, each according to his own gift in the growth of all in faith and charity so that they may prepare suitably for the priesthood and so prolong in the Church and in history the saving presence of Jesus Christ, the good shepherd.
The human point of view, the major seminary should strive to become "a community built on deep friendship and charity so that it can be considered a true family living in joy." As a Christian institution, the seminary should become — as the synod fathers continue — an "ecclesial community," a "community of the disciples of the Lord in which the one same liturgy (which imbues life with a spirit of prayer) is celebrated; a community molded daily in the reading and meditation of the word of God and with the sacrament of the Eucharist, and in the practice of fraternal charity and justice; a community in which, as its life and the life each of its members progresses, there shine forth the Spirit of Christ and love for the Church." This ecclesial aspect of the seminary is confirmed and concretized by the fathers when they add: "As an ecclesial community, be it diocesan or interdiocesan, or even religious, the seminary should nourish the meaning of communion between the candidates and their bishop and presbyterate, in such a way that they share in their hopes and anxieties and learn to extend this openness to the needs of the universal Church."
It is essential for the formation of candidates for the priesthood and the pastoral ministry, which by its very nature is ecclesial, that the seminary should be experienced not as something external and superficial, or simply a place in which to live and study, but in an interior and profound way. It should be experienced as a community, a specifically ecclesial community, a community that relives the experience of the group of Twelve who were united to Jesus.
– Pope John Paul II, Pastores Dabo Vobis #60
*Cf. the Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis of the Congregation for Catholic Education (1985), the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis of Saint John Paul II (1992), and the Program of Priestly Formation, Fifth Edition(2005), of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.


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Sample the Local Flavor at the Wine'ing Butcher in Gilford, NH
At the Wine'ing Butcher, "keeping it local" has never been more delicious!
From dairy products fresh from Granite State pastures and savory bacon smoked in the Great North Woods, to refreshing beverages from New England's finest microbreweries and sinful sweets from the region's finest artisans, there's always something new to try at our gourmet market. Shop fresh, shop local….and taste the difference!
- Roasted whole-bean & ground coffees from One More Cup in Portsmouth, NH
- Fine artisan meats and cheeses from North Country Smokehouse in Claremont, NH
- Coffee roasters from Woodshd Roasting Co. in Laconia, NH
- All natural fire starters and kindling for wood stoves, fire pits and more from Stump Chunks in Hooksett, NH
- Gourmet pet treats from Squam Lake Pup Treats in Holderness, NH
- Savory & Sweet Spice Mixes from Camp Mix in Hollis, NH
- Tasty salt-alternatives from Healthy Solutions Spice Blends in Milford, NH
- Garden-fresh salsas, dips & chips from Mitchell's Fresh in Concord, NH
- Texas style BBQ that give your meal a western feel from Lonestar BBQ in Tilton, NH
- Lip Smackin' Sauces from Chubby's Sauces in Bernardston, MA
- Labelle Winery in Amherst, NH
- New England Beers, including brews from:
- 603 Brewery in Londonderry, NH
- Moat Mountain in North Conway, NH
- Baxter Brewing in Lewiston, ME
- Candia Road Brewing Co. in Manchester, NH
- Stoneface Brewing Co. in Newington, NH


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WHAT appointed Kevin O'Shanahan as its first Musician in Residence in 2007. Kevin first worked with WHAT through the European exchange programme, Music in Hospitals in 2006.
Kevin has a vast range of experience of music in community and health settings and is a qualified Psychiatric Nurse. In the 1990s Kevin was the drummer for Waterford-based bands the Freudian Slips and King Kong Company. He featured on a number of recordings and performed around the county. As Director of SPRAOI Drums, he performed and collaborated with musicians throughout Ireland and abroad including the famous Notting Hill Carnival.
He has a special interest in the healing potential inherent in music, and during his 20 week residency with WHAT, he engaged clients of the Waterford Mental Health Services in live music sessions on a weekly basis. This led to the establishment of the WHAT Music in Mental Health Settings Programme.
The evaluation of this residency, Crossing the Line was published in the Journal of the Psychiatric Nurses Association in 2008.


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Hi, tell me about yourself:
Hi, My name is Fifi. I live in Indonesia but travel to London so often it feels like a second home. I work in Infrastructure and Property full-time but also model and create content for brands part-time. It's a hobby and passion of mine, I love creating videos and photo-shoots and sharing my experiences and travels with the world. It all started 3 years ago, I had a good following on social media and brands such as Dior and SK-II started to approach me about being an ambassador and creating content for them. I wouldn't go as far as to label myself as a pro-blogger as this isn't my full-time profession and I only work with brands I love and use so it feels more organic.
How would you describe your fashion style?
It can vary wildly depending on the occasion. To the office I always wear something tailored in neutral colours, such as a pencil skirt and vest, pant suit or skirt suit. When I'm not working I go for something basic and versatile such as jeans, and a white shirt or a knitted dress. I love brands such as Maje, Sandro and The Kooples, although I mostly shop online at Shopbop or Revolve Clothing.
On rare occasions I dress up as my alter ego, Viper Rose. She is sensual, confident and at times provocative without neglecting elegance and sophistication. She is another part of my modelling/content work as I often get hired to host events and guest star in fashion shows, often for club openings or Champagne/ liquor product launches. Viper Rose always wears something sexy and sophisticated, usually by Balmain or David Koma.
Would you say your lingerie fits into you that style or do you like to express yourself differently or experiment underneath?
Yes, my lingerie is just as versatile as my outerwear. I always embrace my sensuality through using the right lingerie for my personality and body type.
Daily, I wear more basic lingerie such as Calvin Klein or Cosabella. It's important to me to wear the right underwear for my outfit so when i'm wearing a tight dress I'll opt for a seamless g-string or with jeans i'll choose a hipster knicker so it doesn't show above the waistband.
On special occasions, such a date night or big event, I like to be more daring. I enjoy dressing up in more sensual lingerie with lace, beads and even feathers sometimes - I feel it enhances my femininity and sensuality. My special lingerie is a kept separate from my everyday lingerie. I have a separate wardrobe and set of drawers. I see my lingerie as collectors items and every piece has it's own special place.
What are your favourite fashion and lingerie designers/ brands?
My favourite luxury labels are La Perla, Coco De Mer, Atsuko Kudo and Bordelle. I have the iconic Bordelle girdle dress in my collection but I haven't worn it outside yet, I just don't know where to wear it!
I also love Agent Provocateur, Gooseberry Intimates and For Love and Lemons. I love their fabrics and the sensuality of their designs.
What's your favourite set of lingerie and why?
I don't have favourite set because I collect lingerie and each set is special in it's own way. However, my biggest splurge has to be my embellished corset (see here) - it cost more than my wedding gown! It was custom made in San Francisco by Dark Garden who make costumes for Dita Von Teese, and the corset was ornamented in Swarovski crystals by Catherine D'Lish.
Do you have any favourite Indonesian lingerie or swimwear labels?
Unfortunately there are not many Indonesian labels but a lot of overseas brands do make their lingerie and swimwear here. Two brands made here that I like are Indah clothing and Saucha.
Do you have any favourite swimwear brands?
My favourite Swimwear label is Minimale Animale, because the cut of their suits is super sexy! I also love Indah, Agent Provocateur as the fit is great.
How would you describe your body image?
Right now I have a healthy body image, I maintain my body by eating healthy and exercising. But when I was younger it was very popular to be skinny - it wasn't desirable to have curves at all. I didn't like my figure and started crash dieting, which eventually led to bulimia. I had long journey to fight it but I love and accept my body now. When you travel you see different women of all shapes, sizes and skin colours, it makes you realise we're not all meant to look the same and you have to embrace your own kind of beauty. I've made two youtube videos on the subject on my youtube channel.
I love my body and Weight Loss Transformation, Story & Journey
What's your worst lingerie purchase?
My worst purchase was when I was younger and hated my body. Back then I was insecure having boobs because in the late 90's the trend was no boobs like Kate Moss and Shalom Harlow. I used to wear a minimiser bra or full coverage bra to hide them.
That was until the Victoria Secret and Lindsay Lohan era, when curves were back, and I finally embraced my shape and got rid of those ugly bras!
Are there any words of wisdom you like to live your life by?
Embrace who you are and make the most of it.


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Why it's best NOT to choose your own fonts
With a few exceptions, you should use the fonts built into the anaZana template (this also applies to the blank template). This is because there are certain fonts that are universally read the same way on various browsers.
If you choose your own fonts, you run the risk of odd effects in different browsers: your site will not look professional.
If you do use specialized fonts, do so only on a limited basis, within a confined area of your site. Still, this is risky.


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When you open SQL Server profiler, and try to start a new trace (or when try to open an existing trace), you get the error "Unable to read trace definition file Microsoft SQL Server TraceDefinition 9.0.1187.xml. Click OK to retreive it from server. Retreival may take a few moments".
You click OK, and get this message:
"Cannot retrieve trace definition for SQL Server version 9.0.1187."
SQL Server Profiler is unable to locate the definition file. In this case, the file name is "Microsoft SQL Server TraceDefinition 9.0.1187.xml".
However this name can be different depending on version of Profiler used to capture the trace file (in case we get error when opening trace file) so please ensure you note the file name in this error.
There are multiple reasons for this error and below are some possible steps:
1.a. Ensure the file is present in the TraceDefinitions directory for the appropriate version of SQL Server Profiler. Below is the default path for this directory. In case mentioned above, "Microsoft SQL Server TraceDefinition 9.0.1187.xml" was present in the TraceDefinitions directory so we would need to continue with remaining steps.
--on 64-bit systems
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Profiler\TraceDefinitions
--on 32-bit systems
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Profiler\TraceDefinitions
In another case, my colleague used Profiler of SQL Server 2008 R2 to capture a SQL Server trace. Another colleague was try to open this trace in Profiler of SQL Server 2005 but was not able to open it due to similar error on a different file "Unable to read trace definition file Microsoft SQL Server TraceDefinition 10.50.0.xml" (note the 10.50 in the file name which denotes 2008 R2).
We checked the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Profiler\TraceDefinitions (we checked the "90" folder since the Profiler that's displaying the error is SQL Server 2005 which internally is denoted by "9.0") on this 64-bit system and did not find file 'Microsoft SQL Server TraceDefinition 10.50.0.xml' so we copied this file from a working system to this system and re-opened Profiler which now worked fine.
1.b. This issue may also occur if the TraceDefinition xml file mentioned above is present but a required file like ProfilerSpecialEvents.XML.profiler is not present in the same directory. Hence please consider comparing the files in the TraceDefinitions directory to the files in a working/new installation of the same SQL Server version and copying any missing files:
--on 64-bit systems
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Profiler\TraceDefinitions
--on 32-bit systems
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Profiler\TraceDefinitions
For example, in another incident, we were using Profiler of SQL Server 2008 R2 to connect to a SQL 2005 express instance and got error "Cannot retrieve trace definition for SQL Server version 9.0.4053" when trying to create a new trace. In this case, 'Microsoft SQL Server TraceDefinition 9.0.0.xml' was already present in the TraceDefinitions directory but file 'ProfilerSpecialEvents.XML.profiler' was not present. So we copied file 'ProfilerSpecialEvents.XML.profiler' from a working SQL Server 2008 R2 instance's TraceDefinition directory and this time we were able to create a new trace to the SQL 2005 instance without any errors.
2. Ensure the "SQLPath" registry key denotes the correct value:
a. Go to start>run, type regedit and hit OK
b. Locate the key mentioned below.
c. Verify/Change the SQLPath key value to point to place where the tools are installed.
--On 64 bit machine its under below hive.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\ClientSetup
Assuming default setup, it should ideally point to C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools
--On 32 bit machine its below
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\ClientSetup
Assuming default setup, it should ideally point to C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools
PS Above is for SQL Server 2005. For SQL Server 2008 and for SQL Server 2008 R2, just change the "90" mentioned above to "100" for both the registry key and for the path to point.
3. Install/Re-install MSXML and run "regsvr32 msxml6.dll" in command prompt:
Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 6.0
--this is also available in the Feature Pack for this version of SQL Server
More Information
SQL Server release names and versions:
SQL Server 2000 = 8.0
SQL Server 2005 = 9.0
SQL Server 2008 = 10.0
SQL Server 2008 R2 = 10.50
Vijay Rodrigues
Support Engineer ,Microsoft SQL Server Support
Reviewed by
Balmukund Lakhani


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UPDATE on Fatal Accident in Mont Belvieu
MONT BELVIEU July 31, 2013 – Mont Belvieu Police report today that the driver of the Ford Expedition that crashed early Monday morning was Roy Tevay age 31 of Dayton, TX. The front seat passenger was Tiffanie Johnson age 33 of Liberty. The rear seat passenger and the only fatality in the accident was Christine Groom age 29 of Baytown. There were also three children in the vehicle, two age 7 and one age 3.
All the occupants of the vehicle were ejected and all were transported to the hospital for treatment with the exception of Christine Groom who was pronounced dead at the scene.
All the occupants remain in the hospital as of this afternoon except Tiffanie Johnson who has been released.
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The summer school will take place in:
|Hotel Eurostars da Artes ****
|Rua Do Rosario, 160-164 , Porto , Portugal
Contact details:
Information number: 00351222071250 | Fax:: 00351222071259
Hotel Eurostars das Artes
The Eurostars Das Artes Hotel, set in the very centre of Oporto, comprises two buildings, one historical and the other modern, with a sky-blue tiled faade welcoming its guests.
The Eurostars Das Artes, surrounded by museums, is situated in the area containing the most prestigious art galleries. It is surrounded by art and culture: just a few minutes away from the Livraria Lello, the Municipal Library and the majestic gardens of the Crystal Palace, the Soares dos Reis Museum and establishments for culture and entertainment like the Casa de Musica, the Rivoli Theatre or the Carlos Alberto Theatre.
It is also very near the Santo Antonio General Hospital and the Ribeira district, named Unesco World Heritage site.
Also in the vicinity we can find the Paris Galleries, the Central Station, various port wine cellars, the Café Majestic (the oldest and with the greatest tradition in the city), the Cedofeita and Santa Catarina streets for shopping, the Dom Luis Bridge, the Dos Clerigos Tower and the Bolhao Market.
Refinement, elegance and good taste invade all the ambiances and corners of the hotel, with fine furniture and furnishings and the pearl grey marble which give the different areas and the restaurant a special kind of luminosity.
The hotel has its own car park, a reception lounge for meetings and events with capacity to hold up to 120 people and a charmingly beautiful garden, between the two buildings, dominated by the great secret we have inside: the majestic silhouette of a hundred-year-old Camellia tree.
Thanks to agreements with the Trinidade Art Gallery, el hotel displays in different parts of the establishment a series of art exhibitions.
The Eurostars Das Artes has a total of 89 modern, spacious rooms, equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi connections, writing desk, air conditioning, mini-bar and satellite TV. The hotel also has 4 single rooms and 3 junior suites with king-size beds and generous extra space.
The summer school will take place in the Conference Room.
You should book your own stay and you are encouraged to do so in the conference hotel. Information on how to book a room in the venue hotel can be found under Accommodation.


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Sabre Slayers
The Gnat in India
(As told by Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC, VM
Air Marshal Ashok Goel PVSM, AVSM, VM)
The smallest machine ever produced as a fighter plane in the fifties and proved to be a "Sabre Slayer" is a story which only Indian Air Force Pilots could prove again & again.
This was an aircraft which British had rejected. The aircraft was accepted as a necessity in a poor country's fighting outfit, with very little choice.
It was in the year 1956 the Government of India formalized an agreement with Folland and for production of Gnat under license at Bangalore. Inspite of earlier, forced armed conflicts (47 & 48) 1965 war was thrust on India (1962 did not see any air force involvement). Second major armed conflict after 1947 within a period of less than 20 yrs of independence.
I very distinctly remember the beginning of aerial combat on 6 Sep 1965. Twelve Vampire aircraft were sent to halt the advancing columns of the Pak tanks in Chhamb sector and unfortunately 1/3rd of these were shot down.
It is a matter of surprise and pride that the Gnat first fired its guns in anger on 03 Sep 1965 over the Chhamb sector of J&K. The Gnats first kill, an F-86 sabre of the Pak air force was taken by senior brother Trevor Keelor, who was in No. 23 Sqn. He was duly supported by Amarjit Sandhu who was part of No. 9 Sqn.
It is also interesting to know that IAF had only four Gnat Squadron at the time when war broke out. Fifth squadron was just under formation, at the very onset of war.
During the first few days of war Sikand was on a mission, and to surprise of all he did not land back. As later understood, Sikard's gnat was low on fuel and over unfamiliar territory. He saw an airfield and landed at Pasrur (a Pak air field). He was taken a POW and the aircraft was impounded another first for Gnat aircraft.
Denzil & Trevor two brothers were a unique combination. Two brothers both fighter pilots, flying the same type of air craft in a similar battle scenario.
Denzil was part of No 4 Sqn (which he later commanded also). Denzil came on the scene of war slightly later. Denzil also shot down a saber a rare feet of achievement, both the brothers were awarded the coveted Veer Chakra in the same operation and during the same war.
I take great pride to say that I belonged to the old Gnat fraternity. Once again after 74 months that sabers next fell to the gnats cannon.
It was in December 1971 India & Pakistan had a third round. The events preceding the third round are well known. Victory of Shiekh Mujiber Rehman's party in the Eastern Wing had annoyed the Pathan's in the west. An angry reaction by the Eastern Wing and the gurilla campaign by "Mukti Bahine" brought an intense reaction by the Pak Forces. Incursion by the Pak Army was on the increase and a war hysteria has been created. The situation got worsened in the eastern sector, and it was on 22 Nov71, intruding PAF sabers were down by Indian Air Force Gnats, (over the Boyra Salient).
The ultimate display of air superiority of Gnat was displayed on 14 Dec 1971. It was around 8 'O' clock in the morning of 14 Dec 1971 at Srinagar airfield, a formation of two aircraft was scrambled. Srinagar was already under attack by Pak Sabres. One of the pilots was Flt Lt Nirmal Sekhon he got airborne against all odds and engaged two of the Pak sabers and got both of them. Unfortunately he was also hit, he ejected, but was too low to make a safe landing. He was posthumously awarded the Nation's highest Gallantry awards the "Param Veer Chakra" PVC.
Denzil Keeler takes pride in being the 'Gnat' pilot and very proudly states "an aircraft which was rejected by the British became the first to shoot down a Sabre in 1965, was the first to have shot down a 'Saber' in the 1971 war. First to claim the "Nation's" highest award (and the only one so far also by a Gnat Pilot).
India Strategic salutes all those who flew the Gnats, who saved the Indian border sand laid down their lives and also to those who kept these flying machines agile and trust worthy (In spite of all limitations) the "Maintenance Personnel".
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E.L. Doctorow's new novel Homer & Langley is making a lot of noise. Interest piqued, I promptly put it on my list after reading about it in a smattering of upstanding literary publications. I would love to reflect on all of Doctorow's prior titles and intelligently discuss his style, but I am afraid it would all be a ruse. The truth is that I have never read this prolific PEN/Faulkner Award winning author, and though I should probably be embarrassed about this fact, at least give me credit for my honesty.
While I currently stand at number seven in the library queue for Homer & Langley, and figure on about two months before I have it in my hands, my anticipation builds as its title continues to cross my path. My latest H&L sighting is an article in The New Yorker by none other than Joyce Carol Oates; the maven of noir literature. This certainly can't be a coincidence considering Ms. Oates is well acquainted with topics of seductive disgust.
Though Joyce Carol Oates has not yet covered the disquieting topic of the "recluse-hoarder", she valiantly and professionally praises her peer on his fictional account of the true life story of the Collyer brothers. Her article Love and Squalor praises E.L. Doctorow calling him "…a writer of dazzling gifts and boundless imaginitive energy…" and continues by asserting that Doctorow "…has emerged as our great chronicler of American mythology."
Rarely do I buy a book, more specifically, a new release hardcover. However, after Ms. Oates states that "Doctorow's Langley is corrosively eloquent, a modern-day Diogenes, or a prophet out of the Hebrew Bible; his cynicism suggests the later, embittered years of America's most popular and beloved writer, Mark Twain," I'm not entirely sure I can hold out. Something that packs this much literary punch might just be worth the price.
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If you ever feel like robots are getting the upper hand on humanity, consider using your own hands to put them in their place.
Researcher Akihiro Nakamura from the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) in Japan has developed a motion controller for iRobot's Roomba vacuum bots that recognizes his gestures and posture.
The system is yet another Microsoft Kinect hack using the OpenNI API. The gestural interface eliminates the need to bend over and push Roomba's buttons. It also allows you to lord it over the overgrown hockey puck.
First, to calibrate the Kinect you have to assume a hands-up stance (either humiliating or all-powerful, depending on your perspective). Then the system starts recognizing gestures, as seen in the demo above. To make Roomba clean a spot on the floor that it missed, assume a scolding stance: left hand on your hip, and right hand pointing at the offending dirt. Roomba scoots over to the spot and does a thorough hoovering.
Similarly, lifting your left hand makes Roomba turn in circles. No word yet on what happens if you give it the finger.
If you leave the room, Roomba goes into docking mode and searches for its recharging station. Rather sheepishly, it seems.
MIT's Philipp Robbel has also used Kinect to hack a Roomba, turning it into a gesture-controlled 3D mapping robot.
The Kinect tinkering possibilities seem endless. I'd love to see a dancing Roomba hack.
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Nice Week There Ed
- The 27-year-old man was among 17 people shot across the city over 15 hours Monday through Tuesday — 11 of them wounded in just five hours.
- A man was killed and at least 15 other people were wounded in shootings Tuesday across Chicago.
- Four people were killed and at least 12 others were wounded in shootings Wednesday on the South and West sides.
Good thing that cold front is coming through for the weekend - looks like another Department Commendation for Tommy Skilling.


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"Starting Anew"
I created an abstract painting a few months back that I never was truly satisfied with. The image in my mind had looked so cool, but my product was flawed and ineffective. I was frustrated. As I stared at my work, I couldn't help but see it as symbolism for the flaws of humankind. This gave me some comfort. After all, I am not perfect nor will I ever be. This flawed painting was simply a reflection of my own defects.
While I wasn't happy with my painting, my canvas was still good. Deep down underneath all of the paint and other mediums I had layered upon it, my canvas was sound.
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We are all flawed sinners. Sometimes we get frustrated with ourselves and it is difficult to internally, mentally accept our shortcomings and our mistakes. Often, it is much easier to toss our guilt aside, forcing it to the darkest parts of our mind, ignoring their existence altogether just as I could easily have tossed my entire painting into the trash and out of mind.
Underneath, the human canvas is good. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to face our mistakes head on, ask for forgiveness and start anew.
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To start over, I covered the entire canvas in grey paint. As I had already messed up my first painting, this created a great opportunity to go all the way and experiment freely. Thus, I chose to cut and then cover the canvas with small squares of aluminum foil. My initial question was whether I could find a way to allow the foil to peak through the subsequent paint… There is only one way to find out!


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I love a good book, strong cup of coffee, and my laptop. I want a book to take me away, the coffee to keep me awake during my travels, and my laptop to make sense of all the ramblings in my brain. My thoughts may be jumbled but when I write them out they make sense, I hope.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
RECIPE: Chocolate Power Balls
Ever since I bought a jar of sunflower seed butter that both of my kids promptly rejected as a sandwich filling, I've been trying to find a way to use it up that my family would deem palatable. It would be even better if it was something that made a tasty, transportable snack suitable for my son's school lunch and other nut-free environments.
These Whole Food No Bake Cookies looked promising, so I gave them a try. I found they came out too soft and "gloppy" for my liking and did not hold their shape well at all as a cookie.
I thought they might do better in ball form (kind of like a truffle) and decided to tweak the recipe to pack in a few more goodies for extra nutrition and overall yumminess.
I have to say that these are a new favourite snack at our house. They hold up well in my son's lunchbox and make a great afternoon pick-me-up for us busy moms, too. Best of all, they are very easy to make (although that may be a bit of a downfall as it's a bit *too* easy to gobble them up and whip up another batch).
This is also a great recipe for messing around with; you could use any type of nut butter if you don't need a nut-free option, and any type of dried fruit would work well in place of the apricots. You could also sneak in some ground flax seed or just about anything powdered and mild flavoured (you know, those things your kids - or you - really don't want to eat on their own). I like to use a darker, stronger tasting honey like wildflower or buckwheat in these balls, but any honey you have should do just fine!
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup coconut oil
4 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup sunflower seed butter (or any nut butter of choice)
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup *uncooked* rolled oats or *cooked* quinoa
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
coconut for coating
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, coconut oil, cocoa powder and sunflower seed butter.
Heat over medium-low heat just until mixture blends together well.
Remove from heat and add coconut, oats, apricots, cinnamon and ginger.
Chill for about 30 minutes or until mixture firms up enough to roll into balls (I just stick a wooden cutting board under the saucepan and put it in the fridge).
Shape teaspoon-sized amounts of mixture into balls; roll in coconut. Store in refrigerator.
Makes about 2 dozen balls.
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|Ireland High Court Rejects Sacking of Liquidator
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The High Court has rejected an attempt by the directors of a failed company to sack the liquidator, who wants to make them personally liable for their ''brazen'' conduct.
Ralph and Charlotte Gervais of Ballydavid House, Woodstown, Co Waterford, asked the High Court to rule that accountant Michael McAteer was disqualified as liquidator to Swedex Windows and Doors Ltd because he was a partner to the company's former auditor.
Swedex, which was based at Ballyrogan Stud, Riversdale, Co Wicklow, collapsed in March 2007 with the loss of 109 jobs. The High Court was told that 'accounting errors' had been discovered, including misposted invoices, missing credit notes and mispriced jobs.
McAteer, a chartered accountant, was appointed official liquidator of the company in April 2007.
His application to make Ralph and Charlotte Gervais personally liable for the debts of the company is due to be heard next month.
Last year, McAteer told the Commercial Court that the couple had ''brazenly'' used company's money generated from an alleged ''massive fraud'' to fund their lifestyles, with no thought for creditors.
He claimed that Swedex had obtained €1.24 million from a bank using false invoices, and that the firm had paid €431,000 for improvements to what's claimed to be the couple's former home.
The liquidator wants them to be made personally liable for the company's debts and Ralph Gervais to repay €2.25 million in personal expenses put on the company credit card.
Solicitors for Gervais claimed that, due to a series of mergers of accountancy firms, McAteer became the partner of the auditor to the company in November 2008, and was thus disqualified for appointment as liquidator. The 1963 Companies Act says a partner of an officer of the company cannot be appointed as liquidator of that company.
RSM Robson Rhodes had acted as auditors to Swedex from 2002 to the beginning of the winding up. Colin Feely, a partner in RSM, had joined Grant Thornton as a partner in July 2007. McAteer joined the partnership in November 2008. McAteer said Feely was not an officer of Swedex at that time, but Gervais said that, even if McAteer was not disqualified, there was a potential conflict of interest.
Mrs Justice Mary Finlay Geoghegan, in her judgment, said there was ''a surprising dearth of legal analysis of the impact of a winding-up order'' on the appointment of an auditor.
She concluded that, in general, a winding-up order and the appointment of an official liquidator by the court effectively discharged an auditor from office. Therefore, Feely was not the auditor to Swedex in November 2008. Mc Ateer was thus not disqualified from acting as liquidator.
She also said that no submission had been made that the liquidator should investigate any action or inaction by RSM, so there could be no conflict of interest.
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
Book Review: Raven Boys
by Maggie Stiefvater
Published by: Scholastic Press
Form: Autographed Hardback
Big Themes: Death, Psychics, Magic, Legends, Ghosts, Mystery
Blue lives in a house full of psychics, including her mother. And while Blue doesn't have any special psychic abilities herself, that doesn't mean her life is normal. In fact, she's been told that if she kisses her true love... he'll die. But what will happen when she is irrevocably drawn into the lives of four boys on a quest to find a lost Welsh king?
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I seriously love Maggie. I've heard her speak several times, follow her blog, and have read every book of hers... except Scorpio Races... which I promise I will get to! (I've started this book twice and... well... I don't know what's wrong with me!) I pre-ordered this book from Fountain Bookstore and received a beautiful autographed copy, pictured below:
This is probably the book's biggest strength, and I think something we can come to expect from Maggie. Especially with her two most recent books, Maggie is fresh and original in every possible way. This book is so different from anything you've read before. I can't say, "It's kind of like this book combined with elements of this book and fits inside this genre." You could even go so far as to say this book is a little strange, and even a fan like me wouldn't disagree with you. Before reading Raven Boys, would I have ever heard of ley lines? Nope. Would I have thought teenage boys with legendary Welsh king obsessions are hot guy material? No way. Even the names of characters in this book (Blue, Gansey, Ronan) are completely unconventional. If you want to read something fresh and different, then Maggie is your girl.
Maggie makes me feel smart and edgy and cool:
Just look at the cover. It's not the kind of YA book cover I'm ashamed to walk around with. That brushstroked raven is cool. The title is serious with a no-nonsense font choice. There's no half-naked men or girls with hair blowing in the wind or dramatic dresses made of smoke or flowers or butterflies. Even though I read books with those covers, they don't make me feel like an intellectual when I'm out in public. (Oh the wonders of the eBook and hiding what you're reading!)
And, not only is the cover cool, but this is also a smart person book because Maggie is a phenomenal writer. She's the kind of writer who makes me weep a little inside because her writing is so beautiful and eloquent and purposeful. I feel smarter after having finished one of her books, like I've absorbed new writing techniques and observed a master writer. And I am pretty proud of the fact that I've been reading Maggie's books since before she hit the NYT bestseller list. I've loved watching her find success and knowing before the rest of the world that she was a superstar.
Vivid Characters:
This was the strongest pull of the book for me. I felt like these characters were real people, despite their very unrealistic names... Blue? I'm a teacher, and I've seen some CRAZY names. But I've yet to have a kid named after a color.
There were several reasons why these characters came to life for me. The first was the multiple points-of-view. A novel with multiple POVs is tough to write, but this isn't the first time Maggie has done it. In Raven Boys, we see the story from several characters, and I think getting inside their heads and each having a different outlook on the world really brought you closer to them as a reader.
The second reason why I felt these characters came to life was because Maggie does a brilliant job of showing instead of telling. She doesn't tell you that Gansey is obsessed with a Welsh King. She shows you. With Gansey's notebook. With his conversations. With his actions. She puts her characters in conflict and shows you who they are by how they deal with conflict. One of my favorite characters was Adam, and he was a character who was revealed slowly through the conflicts he faces.
Pieces to the Puzzle:
Maggie has woven a complex story around lesser known mythology. There is a lot we don't know in the beginning, and as this is a series, still a lot we don't know at the end. I'm impressed with the story and mystery she's created weaving together a legend, a murder, and a prophecy. I adore books that deal with fate and strange coincidences and this book is full of them. It makes me so happy.
At times there were things that happened or things characters said that I'm still not sure if I'm supposed to understand yet. (Chainsaw the raven being one thing I don't understand.) As the first book in a series, this is probably to be expected. But it is holding me back from rating this a "five star favorite." I reserve the right to come back later and bump up the stars. But for now, I want to wait and see how everything pans out.
Overall Rating:
This is a fresh and original story that is beautifully crafted by one of my favorite authors. If you love a good mystery or legend and great characterization, then this is a must-read! I give it four and a half stars.
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Yay! I'm glad to see how much you liked it! This is hands down one of my favorite books. It was one that as soon as I finished I wanted to flip back to the beginning and read all over again (and I think I could've done it without getting bored).ReplyDelete
She has combined all the things I want to accomplish in writing in this book. Great characters, awesome dialogue, and a great plot...along with awesome descriptions. I can't wait for the next one to come out.
I love all that you pointed out in this review! I agree that there were things that threw me a bit (granted I was in love with Chainsaw from the first moment but I think that's because I have a little bird - but yes, I hope she plays a bigger role) and I do agree with you that she's probably leaving breadcrumbs for the next book/s. OR I just didn't follow the line of logic...
Awesome job.
I still have yet to read anything by Maggie Stiefvater! I've had Shiver forever and I just got The Raven Boys from my book club Christmas party/book exchange. And I've heard such great things about The Scorpio Races, too!ReplyDelete
Great review, Lauren! I love the part about all the typical YA covers and how sometimes you're a bit embarrassed to have them in public--I feel the same way! And yes, eReaders are great to hide those covers, but I often get people who ask me, "What are you reading?" and then I'm like, "Ummm, it's a YA book," and the often stop listening right then, and if they don't, I'm like "Umm, it's about these teens that fall in love and he's supernatural and she isn't..." or whatever. It's nice to have a more intellectual book for those kinds of situations! ;)
Uhg yes! Everything, just yes! This book is so freaking good and original and captivating. I even love Ronan although I am terrified of him at the same time. And I can't wait for future books. Any other author and I would have said this book was too ambitious, but I trust Maggie and I think as a series, this story will blow me away.ReplyDelete
Okay, so I NEED to read this. I actually haven't read any of her books yet, but I'm just going to have to make the time for them. And soon. Because the originality and the rich writing and the complexity that you describe? WAY too good to pass up. The gorgeous, cool cover doesn't hurt, either. I love that she is such a good artist, too. I always love her artistic book trailers - and I am not always crazy about book trailers in general, so I mean that as a really high complement. Excellent review, Lauren! I really loved how everything was sectioned off.ReplyDelete
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New York Times
Vivid…impressive…. A substantial contribution to our knowledge, not just of Irving Berlin but of American vernacular music.
Chicago Tribune
Bergreen's work is a major accomplishment. It will probably stand as the definitive biography of a man whose fathomless well of unforgettable melody and rare gift for simple, homey, touching lyrics made his songs among the best.
Seattle Times
Authoritative and fascinating…. Because the texture of Bergreen's book is so rich, so full of details of the times surrounding Berlin's songs, it becomes a kind of show-biz history, too.
Daily Mail (U.K.)
An almost perfect biography…. What a life, and what a book.
USA Today
A remarkable feat…. An intriguing look at a troubled, misunderstood, intense talent…. Very informative.
– Larry King
Awards and Accolades
- ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award for Excellence in Music Journalism
- Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award, First Place
- New York Times Notable Book of 1990
- Bestseller on Ingram, Doubleday, and Newsday Lists
Irving Berlin was fifty-three when President Roosevelt declared war on Japan. By Tin Pan Alley standards, the songwriter hovered on the verge of extreme old age. Had he never written another film score, another Broadway show, another lyric, another note, his reputation as the leading popular American songwriter was secure. The list of his enduring creations included "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "God Bless America," "Puttin' on the Ritz," "All Alone," "Remember," "Cheek to Cheek," and "Let's Face the Music and Dance." They defined the nation's musical language. Holiday Inn, the movie containing "White Christmas," would be released the following summer, and Berlin would be able to sit back and watch the money roll in.
Always the zealot when it came to work, Irving had a different notion of what he should be doing with himself at this juncture in his life. The prospect of war sent a shudder of dread through the American people, but it also created a thrill of excitement. Berlin the showman responded to that quickening of the national pulse. "Songs make history and history makes songs," he said. "It needed a French Revolution to make a 'Marseillaise' and the bombardment of Fort McHenry to give voice to 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'" The war simplified everything for him. Now he knew exactly what to do: restage the surprise hit of his youth, Yip! Yip! Yaphank. Previously, he had sung of personal dramas–romance and woes and funny little incidents–but now he struggled to give a voice to national and even international issues, to locate himself in history, and to make a place for himself in what publisher Henry Luce termed "The American Century."
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Onslow-Cole's guest appearance in Volkswagen Racing Cup goes well!
BTCC star, and brand ambassador for Milltek Sport, Tom Onslow-Cole made a guest appearance in the Volkswagen Racing Cup last weekend at Snetterton, England, and a memorable appearance it was too.
With thunderstorms severely affecting Saturday's track action at Snetterton, VW Racing Cup qualifying was postponed until Sunday morning and, in sunny and dry conditions, Onslow-Cole, who signed up to race a Milltek Sport / KPM Scirocco R as practice for next weekend's Snetterton BTCC rounds, was second fastest, 0.170s down on Joe Fulbrook who was on Pole in his Bora 1.8T for the first race.
from build-to-track with no shakedown time at all
Round 9
Under threatening skies and spots of rain, the first of the day's races suffered an aborted first start following a string of start line shunts. First to get squeezed into the barriers was young Gilbert, and he was followed in short order by the Golfs' of Philip Morris and Nikhil Chopra; all three cars were eliminated from the weekend by the incidents, which necessitated a stoppage for barrier repairs.
The second start saw Fulbrook haring away from the pole once again, pursued by Onslow-Cole, who attacked several times around the twisty infield and again on to the Bentley Straight before finally finding a way around the Bora through the Nelson right-hander.
Fulbrook chased for all he was worth, but with the race shortened to a 10-minute sprint following the stoppage, Onslow-Cole held onto the lead and crossed the line 3.6 seconds ahead of Fulbrook – all the more impressive given that the Milltek / KPM Scirocco had gone from build-to-track with no shakedown time at all.
"It was a tough race," said Onslow-Cole. "Joe was hard to get past and I couldn't shake him off." "I think my car was quicker in a straight line," added Fulbrook, "but Tom drove well and fair play to him for a good win."
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Round 10
There was a rain shower before the off, but the track had started to dry as the cars made their way to the grid. The result was a mix of tyre choices, with most - including Onlsow-Cole - electing for wets while others gambled on slick rubber…this turned out to be instrumental in the order of events that followed.
Onslow-Cole moved through from row three and took the lead at the end of the opening lap and started to edge away from the pack. However, the track surface dried out rapidly and the balance of favour swung towards those who had chosen the slick tyres. Despite an extremely impressive effort, the wet tyres had taken a pounding on the track (see the photos below) by the chequered flag, he'd slipped back into to fifth place.
Post-Race Interview with Tom Onslow-Cole
Tom… Amazing VW Cup debut…Top step on your first outing…Talk us through it!
Cheers! It felt great! What an amazing meeting overall. I love the car and I have to take my hat off to both the guys at Milltek and KPM for running me all weekend and doing a simply spectacular job of setting everything up.
I spun it on a particularly hot lap
We were running on the '300' configuration at Snett, which really favours the high-power cars, and although there were a couple of cars that could out-drag us on the straights, they were clearly heavier, as it was relatively easy to haul them back in through the corners.
This really helped me during Qualifying…although it was my first time in the car, KPM had done a great job, and the car felt very neutral, which gave me confidence from the start. Perhaps a little bit too much though, as I spun it on a particularly hot lap (see the highlights video below). Being a brand-new car, we also had a slight fuel surge issue, but even with that, I was able to get 2nd, being only a tenth off pole. Was happy enough with that!
The team had quickly rectified the fuelling problem, so I was looking forward to Race 1. This was slightly frustrating to begin with as we had a couple of restarts after crashes behind us, making it a short race of just 5 laps. This was a nice simple race to report on! Got a good start, slipped into first place and stayed there until the end. Lovely! We just beat the rain on this race, so we were keen to see how things would develop for Race 2.
The weather for Race 2 was tricky. The team were trying to work out which tyre would be best, and as it was their car, I felt it best to let them choose what set-up to run with. With several reports and visuals saying that much of the circuit was wet, we ended up running with a full-wet set-up. As I began my first lap, I realised that it was a lot drier than we all thought. Starting from a reverse grid slot mid pack, I was able to get to first place, but as everyone else's slicks warmed up; my wets were struggling to keep up with the dry pace, allowing them to drive around me. As the tread blocks wore down, the car was getting progressively quicker, but sadly it was only good enough for 5th at the flag. It was still a lot of fun though!
I have to say, I found the Volkswagen Cup a superb series, with some talented drivers and a really superb atmosphere. I managed to talk to most of the competitors over the course of the meeting and they are a great bunch. Thanks for having me along guys…it was very enjoyable!
Although Onslow-Cole wasn't eligible to score any points in the VW Cup, Sunday's races served as handy practice for the Snetterton BTCC meeting this coming weekend (11/12 August).
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Southern California girl, Jennifer Sommer, loves nothing more than introducing real people to real food, real experiences and the talents behind them. She has been at the forefront of the country's culinary explosion since 2001 and when not working for Food & Wine or connecting chefs and brands she began developing her now sought-after sweet, salty, nutty and totally addictive granola. Packed with pistachios, tart cherries, organic coconut oil and a sassy pinch of salt, what began as a single batch for her granola obsessed husband, now has a loyal following including some of the country's best chefs, many of whom you will find cooking in her kitchen for her sought-after dinner parties.
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