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New Ontario cenotaph honours fallen members of storied RCAF squadron
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Royal Canadian Air Force Public Affairs
On October 15, 2017, 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron was honoured with the unveiling of a cenotaph in the village of Cobden, Ontario, in remembrance of its fallen aviators.
Largely championed by the Royal Canadian Air Force Association Trust and 427 Squadron's Honorary Colonel Delbert Lippert, the cenotaph is a milestone in the squadron's history, being the first of its kind to honour its sacrifices and history.
Located at 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa, Ontario, 427 SOAS is equipped with the CH‑146 Griffon helicopter and provides dedicated special operations aviation services to all of the units within the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM). Cobden is in the Township of Whitewater Region in Renfrew County, about 50 kilometres southeast of Petawawa.
Authorized as 427 (Bomber) Squadron on October 15, 1942, the squadron flew on operations as part of the Royal Air Force's Bomber Command during the Second World War, and was the eighth of fifteen Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) bomber squadrons formed overseas. 427 Squadron's Battle Honours include the English Channel and North Sea, 1943-45; Fortress Europe, 1943-44; France and Germany, 1944-45; and Normandy, 1944.
On February 1, 2006, the unit was renamed 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron (SOAS) and became a part of CANSOFCOM.
"427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron, CANSOFCOM's 'Lions', are a critical element to our success," said Major-General Mike Rouleau, the commander of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. "They are special forces through and through. I am thrilled to see this storied squadron's history—and unwritten future accomplishments—being recognized by this momentous dedication. I am very proud of our world-class aviators who are great RCAF ambassadors within CANSOF."
Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, 427 Squadron was bestowed the recognition alongside former "Lions" and friends of the unit.
"As commanding officer of 427 SOAS during its 75thanniversary, I am honoured to be part of the unveiling of the cenotaph in Cobden," said Lieutenant-Colonel Clay Rook. "I would like to extend my appreciation to the community for the continued support and long-standing relationship between 427 Squadron and the Whitewater Region."
With a distinguished history of aviation excellence dating back to 1942, 427 SOAS continues to support operations around the globe as an integral component of CANSOFCOM.
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|861 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|7 nights
This light, airy spacious and well appointed apartment is situated in the beautiful small fishing village of Tamariu, on the Costa Brava with a beautiful sandy beach and coastal paths to other bays. Nearest town is Palafrugell with bars, restaurants and local market and it is only 35 mins from the medieval city of Girona and the stunning coastline of the Costa Brava is on your doorstep. Horse riding, golf, scuba diving and skiing are all accessible for great days out and there is local boat hire and boat trips from Tamariu and Llafranc. Botanical gardens in Calella are 10 minutes drive as are the ruins of Ullastret. Dali's museums are 10 and 40 minutes drive away and the chic resort of Platja D'aro with its water park, offering 5 miles of promenade and restaurants is 20 minutes drive. Tamariu is equidistant from Barcelona and the French border and the Pyrenees if you want to venture further (1.5 hours drive).
Jon, Cindy and family live in Brighton, and have always travelled as much as possible for both work and pleasure. When we started our family we were determined to continue to be able to get away quickly to somewhere where we could be untouristy and get the kids to experience culture and language as well as beautiful scenery. We can get to Tamariu door to door in four hours (at a pinch, planes permitting!).
Jon Kay purchased this apartment in 2002
Cindy worked in Girona and fell in love with the Costa Brava, so Tamariu was the obvious place to buy a property abroad. We have owned it now for 14 years, and the kids have grown up loving the pool, the beaches and hiking through the woods, as well as piling down to Platja D'Aro for the water parks.
the apartments tend to be quite quiet as the majority are owned by Catalans from Barcelona who tend to arrive on Friday and go on Sunday evening, leaving the large 25 metre pool and landscaped gardens uncrowded. The kids' room has three captain's bunks which give them all their own space, and being on the top floor we're seldom troubled by mosquitoes.
We had a lovely break in this apartment. Tamariu is a gorgeous little resort, with lots to explore in the surrounding areas.
The apartment itself is well equipped, spacious and with a beautiful view from the balcony. The shared pool is huge and clean, and was never too busy - my children had a fantastic time playing in it.
We hope to be back soon!
We are a family of 5 and really enjoyed our stay. The flat is on the top floor of a well kept apartment block. It is quiet, safe and modestly decorated. The lounge and balcony are a particularly lovely feature. However, the kitchen is very basic. The hob didn't work and the kettle was broken when we arrived. The company who we got the keys from were very swift and helpful and replaced the kettle the same day. The Internet was deceptive. It stated in the details there was Internet and wifi. Actually, this was in the form of 'easymifi' portable wifi connection which in reality only lasted a very short time if you wanted to access YouTube for instance. I would suggest providing a DVD player in the apartment for future guests.
The bedrooms are well presented and clean. We have 3 children who happily shared the 2nd bedroom. The bathroom was clean and the shower had great pressure. It could do with a new curtain though!
The pool at the apartment was great! It's easily accessible, huge and very well kept. We all really enjoyed spending time there.
Overall I would really recommend this apartment to families.
We had a great time in this property. It was perfectly located in the beautiful Tamariu, just 8-10 minutes walk down the hill to the beach. The apartment also has access to a really large swimming pool in its grounds, and there is a nice community feeling around the apartment block. The apartment itself was tidy, comfortable and functional (and easily accommodated myself, my wife and our three small children), and has amazing views across the pine-forested hills from its balcony. The U.K.-based owner was responsive and helpful.
We obviously booked very late for the summer abd had little options but still there are no words to describe how outdated everything is inside the apartment, including all the appliances that are malfunctioning.
Such a shame the apartment isn't maintained properly, which should be required when renting out weekly.
To note as well, there is no aircon and in Spain it can be extremely hot.
Finally, the rental agency in charge of the property is extremely messy or has bad communication with the owner, our name for the reservation wasn't with them the night before our arrival and when we checked in at 6pm the place wasn't cleaned so we had to call them and they had to find emergency cleaning ladies to come and clean it in 20 minutes...
The apartment is very well appointed and comfortably furnished. It was clean and well equipped and spacious for our family of four.
The view from the balcony was amazing and we had most meals out on it - the benefit of fifth floor living was no mosquitos and only a couple of flies in two weeks!
The pool was very well maintained, as were the surrounding gardens and although we were there in late July and early August, it never felt too crowded.
The owners were friendly and helpful and really made our stay a special one.
This is a great base for those who like walking due to the myriad of coastal paths in the area. Scuba diving and boat hire are available at both Tamariu and Llafranc, and the Medes Islands 30mins further north are a protected marine park with some of the best diving in the Med. If archaeology is your thing the ruined Roman city of Empuria Brava is 35 mins drive away, and the pre-Roman Iberian settlement of Ullastret is only 20mins away. Numerous walled villages such as Pals and Peratellada and Begur on the coast add to the history. The stunning walled Roman city of Girona is only 40mins away. If you are a wine buff you are in the heart of the Penedes and Torres wine growing regions with numerous small vineyards offering tasting and tours all within 45 mins of the apartment.
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21 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2018
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
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Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
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Many of you have been following Maui (Remember Me-?). He was a beautiful boy that had a very bad heart murmur. He was from a puppy mill breeder. We took him to the University of Missouri to see a specialist and they told us to not expect him to see his 2nd birthday. Unfortunately, they were right. He did not even see his 1st birthday. A great lady adopted Maui knowing his condition. She is a nurse and was very familiar with his condition in humans.
We received this email from her -> "I adopted Maui from Dirk's a few months ago. Unfortunately, he passed away yesterday on 10/4/09, his 11 month old birthday. He passed peacefully and joyfully jumping and running around in the yard with his friend Buddy, another golden retriever. He was doing what he loved – playing and running around with his friends." As she watched him play, he laid down, closed his eyes and went to sleep.
She is going to make a memory book of the little time that she did get to have with him.
We, at Dirks Fund, share her pain. We are very grateful that someone like her came along to care for this little guy. He deserved much better than to die a "puppy mill" dog. He passed away knowing that he was "the love of someone's life" and they will meet again.
Maui's Original story – About three months ago, we got a call that a "driver" had 5 Golden Puppies that did not sell and he had to "dump" them before he returned. We meet him in the Joplin area and there were only 2 left. One of them was Maui. They were born around November 2008. Both of them developed Upper Respiratory Infections. Maui's was very severe and he was touch and go for awhile. Maui has since been diagnosed with a Grade 5 Heart Murmur. He will not see his second birthday unless we can "fix" him. We are taking him to the University of Mizzou to see if and how we can make him better. He is the sweetest puppy and LOVES to cuddle. He has no stamina but he always finds a way to climb into your lap and go to sleep. Maui is another reason to stay clear of Puppy Mills.


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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 104969
vsftpd and dhcpd are not in comps.xml
Last modified: 2007-11-30 17:06:58 EST
From Bugzilla Helper:
User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.2.1) Gecko/20030225
Description of problem:
During an everything install, there is no listing for vsftpd or dhcpd in the
comps.xml. In fact, vsftpd and dhcpd are not listed anywhere in the comps file!
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1.Install RHEL
2.Try to install vsftpd and dhcpd by selecting a component group
Actual Results: vsftpd and dhcpd are not installed
Expected Results: When doing an everything install, vsftpd and dhcpd should be
Additional info:
Are you installing AS, ES, or WS?
This is on Taroon B2 AS.
Are you sure? It works for me;
Did you maybe have all of the ISOs in one directory (and thus, the WS disc 1
happened to get picked up instead of AS)?
Ack! It works for me too. I was the disignated reporter for several people who
encountered this problem in GLS. I guess this is a non-problem ;-) Thanks,
sorry to be an idiot! Please close me.
No problem :)


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KAWS has teamed up with Uniqlo to produce a Peanuts collection. The collection has a variety of Tees and Plush toys of our favourite Peanut characters; Snoopy, Charlie Brown and more – but in typical KAWS style. The collab by US Pop Artist Brian Donnelly- otherwise known as KAWS is a must cop for


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Here at Blackthorn Primary School we provide a creative curriculum based around the Cornerstones Curriculum.
With the introduction of the National Curriculum by the Government in September 2014 we have been working hard to refresh our school approach and provision for pupils. As part of this work we have decided to implement the new Cornerstones Curriculum, a nationally recognised approach for delivering GREAT learning opportunities for children.
What is the Cornerstones Curriculum?
The Cornerstones Curriculum is a creative and thematic approach to learning which is mapped to the 2014 Primary National Curriculum to ensure comprehensive coverage of national expectations. Our curriculum is delivered through Imaginative Learning Projects (ILPs) which provide a rich menu of exciting and motivating learning activities that make creative links between all aspects of our children's learning. We believe children learn better when they are encouraged to use their imagination and apply their learning to engaging contexts. Our curriculum provides lots of learning challenges throughout the academic year that will require children to solve problems, apply themselves creatively and express their knowledge and understanding effectively across the curriculum.
How it Works?
Children will progress through four stages of learning in each ILP – Engage, Develop, Innovate and Express. To find out more about these stages please click on the link through to Cornerstones website:


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Ryan Kuo is an artist who expends his agency on reflexive systems and acts of non-knowledge. His works range from loud things on big screens to tiny words written on little cards, but tend to utilize virtual space, digital video, and anomalous sounds. Ryan completed a thesis at MIT's graduate program in Art, Culture and Technology in 2014. His recent interests include spirals and sequencers, both questions that lead to questions that… In another bio, Ryan is a freelance writer and editor currently building technical documentation for a corporate client.


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The students will build upon the skills learned in prerequisite courses with a goal of creating and manufacturing an entire piece of furniture from rough lumber, manufactured lumber, and plastic. The focus will be to complete the construction of a piece of furniture of appropriate complexity. Students will further their mastery of hand and machine tool maintenance. This course was previously TRI 271. The title of this course was previously Cabinet Making Fabrication.
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Toy robots in the 80s seemed to be everywhere. The one that stood out to many kids was the Omnibot 2000 made by the Japanese toy company Tony. This robot fell on the higher end of robotic toys, somewhere between toy and a higher end educational robot.
Omnibot 2000 was 25 inches tall, had an onboard tape deck, a programmable right arm, an LCD clock, light up eyes, a voice module, a remote, a smart "accessory panel" with a revolving mechanism that would move drinks and cups from one hand to the other and a cardboard "home base" used for programming the Omnibot 2000.
The Omnibot 2000 came with a six volt lead acid rechargeable battery and required a total of six AA batteries (Two for the clock and four for the remote.) which allowed 4 hours of operation.
The remote was required to operate most of the functions and had a button on the side of the remote to record or broadcast voices and sounds. So don't lose the remote or it becomes a very cool and expensive alarm clock.
Programming the Omnibot 2000 happened by recording movements made via the remote on the tape deck imbedded it's chest. The robot could hold up to seven programs and could be set to run programs at certain times with the onboard clock.
Not to be confused with the original Omnibot the Omnibot 2000 was the newer updated model with anthropomorphic head instead of a plastic dome and a programmable right arm. The arm could rotate at the shoulder, the wrist and the gripper could open and close. It could lift a staggering one pound payload! The left arm was only poseable but who cares this thing had a whiskey pouring program… just what all kids needed.
This toy cost 600$ in the early 1980's (About 1,400$ today!) so only the luckiest kids ever got one. I remember seeing the ads for this thing and daydreaming about making it fetch drinks for me or having it carry around my other inferior toys behind me as I guide my robotic servant around my house.
Here's a Tony ad compilation. I linked it at the time where the Omnibot 2000 ads start but feel free to watch all the 80's glory in this video.
Thank you for reading Tech Remembered.
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2 boys. 3 countries. 23 days.
Chapter I: VIETNAM
Here's the first chapter of our Asian adventure.
We spent six days in vietnam.
Arrived in Ho Chi Minh City we stopped few days then we went down to Can Tho in the Mekong Delta, stopping first at Cu Chi. Last step was Chau Doc, where we boarded for Cambodia.
What impressed me the most of Vietnam were friendliness and smiles and smiles of Vietnamese, as well as beautiful landscapes that leave you speechless. I literally fell in love with this country.
Other episodes:
backpackers – chapter II: CAMBODIA
backpackers – chapter III: THAILAND
Canon 5d mkII
Click here to see trip's pics by my friend Andrea Egidi: flickr.com/photos/andrea-egidi/
A special thanks to Costanza Danelon, for the text in the subtitles.
Filmed & Edited by: Marco Santi
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Bone treats are a great way to spoil your beloved pooch, but you might want to think twice before throwing one at them, because they could be putting their life at risk.
While dog owners don't usually feed their pets fresh chicken or turkey bones because they're too brittle, pre-packaged flavored bone treats are a fixture in pet stores, and don't seem to pose serious health risks – at least that's what we thought.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been receiving an alarmingly high number of pet illnesses and they all seem to have one thing in common – bone treats. There has been about 68 reports linked to such treats, and about 15 of the canines died.
But why are these treats so bad for your dog's health?


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Movie Clips of this Car
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The C Class Sport, the newer hooligans 190E reborn.
Only with real not imaginary ability.
Every time I get the keys to a Merc, the damn thing always turns up in Pimp
mobile white, Worse its normally got a pensioner beige interior. Oh what a
joy this one is to behold in its sparkling Metallic Tansanite Blue paint
and its space enhancing Grey hide interior.
There is something about Mercedes style, It never seems quite up to date, yet never seems to date. They are perfect cars for the poseur and their private reg plate as few of us could put a year on many a Benz if the plate is hidden.
This model is in my eyes a particularly handsome rendition of the Mercedes theme with its high cut tail and seeming lack of aerodynamic appendages. From its colour coded rubbing strips, and colour coded underseal to its smoked rear light cluster it says timeless class, and sophistication. Its styling is just so .... so ...... so Mercedes. It has a slab sided beauty that Lexus may try to copy but only the Mighty Benz ever really manage to pull off.
The Alloys are the only real hint of anything exciting and having driven a normal rather soggy C-Class they did not carry much weight.
Is any grill really plainer, yet so obviously one and only one Marque as this one is.
The trade mark square front detail may be well past its sell by date but it works oh so well, it says big strong tough, well built and its backed by a time proven record for being just that.
Inside the hewn from granite doors the dash is as flat and square as any Swede you care to name but how its fitted and the detail of the items mounted on it give it a crafted feel that mere trims and finishes can not give. Just look at the centre console, see how individual buttons are wasted into the gap between the heater controls. How the hazard button is road sign hazard shaped, how even the normal regimented line of buttons have finger tip detents to help you locate by touch.
Its called a Sport and that means trees get to make a collective sigh of relief as what would normally be some highly polished off cut from the black forest becomes instead an expanse of tough Carbon look trim, that contrasts perfectly with the gray and black shades of the immaculately trimmed interior.
Unfortunately for cows our love of leather (and inability to improve upon it) means a raft of smooth thick well fitted hides grace the interior. The light Grey seats have the usual harsh squab to buttock interface, but they seem to become comfortable far faster than many of its counterparts. They also brighten up what may other wise be quite an oppressive yet impressive interior.
Once seated surveying the acres of Carbon and the multi functioned Snaking
Auto-gate you begin to suspect that this Mercedes may just be trying to make an
attempt to live up to the Sports tag.
Grasping the helm seems to confirm this as the wheel is strangely small compared to the usual Ship wheel and cuts off the top of the central speedo.
The clocks are a lesson in style White, yes there are lots of them about but rarely are they so uncluttered with markings and warning lights and marked in a neat Grey Italicized font.
Even the big traction control warning lamp is invisible until the wheel spin starts.
The C 230 Komp is well equipped and shows none of the Mercedes odd jobs of earlier versions like passenger electric mirror and drivers door manual one. That sort of indecent stinginess has thankfully subsided. This version is not one of those bottom of the range versions anyway so it gets a goodly helping of anything Mercedes think worthy.
|Comfort Features
Adjustable Steering Column
Centre Arm Rest Front
Centre Arm Rest Rear
Front Door Bins
Head Rests (front & rear)
Height Adjustable Drivers Seat
Height Adjustable Seat Belts
Pollen Filter
Sports Front Seats
Time Clock
|General Features
Colour Coded Bumpers
Digital Odometer
Electric Aerial
Exterior Side Mouldings
Heated Rear Window
Tinted Windows
|Luxury Features
Air Conditioning
Cigarette Lighter
Cruise Control
Electric Mirrors
Electric Windows (front & rear)
Electro Chromatic Rear View mirror
Heated Mirrors
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Upholstery
Radio Cassette
Sunroof (electric)
Trip Counter
The cruise control, sunroof and air con are its outstanding features. Of course it has those little Mercedes niceties like Breakdown kit and First Aid kit.
With this car it is not so much just a case of how many daft gadgets can be stuffed in side, rather the quality of the Items that are fitted. Either way the Mercedes C 230 K is a very comfortable place to be even when the speed is curtailed by the normal traffic jams. Then you can just let the Auto waft you along whilst the Air con keeps you cool and you fiddle with the excellent stereo.
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|16 Valve DOHC Supercharged
|Super Charger
|Top Speed
|0 to 60
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|Fuel Type
Super Chargers had been and gone from the car tuners repertoire long before most of us even discovered that such a thing a Turbo charger existed. In reality both are ancient technologies, it just that engineers got Supercharging working well and then later abandoned it before anyone really developed Turbo power.
They do the job, Force more mixture into the engine and hence develop extra power. Turbos are driven by exhaust gas and hence limited by the vagaries of what is already happening. Superchargers are mechanical devices geared off the crank. In short Turbo chargers have lag whilst the turbo spins, Superchargers are always spinning at at engine speed hence have no lag. Sounds great, well yes but a Turbo has no realistic limits hence 1000+bhp 1500 formula one cars of a few years back. Superchargers have rising mechanical losses cutting top end power to a point of diminishing returns. They can also be less than perfect once gas pressure starts to seep back through stalling the compressor, which is why 40s GP cars like the Alfa Romeo used twin inline superchargers with one compressing the supply for the other.
But we are not talking about GP levels of power here, remember compression ratio is an aid to power, the same mixture compressed more gives more power, more efficiency, Turbos and Superchargers both effectively raise the compression ratio by the back door. For the road Superchargers give turbo like top end power without the lag and flat mid and or bottom end.
Hence this 2.3 Litre four cylinder spewing forth a more than healthy 194+ bhp yet giving stomping mid range torque and massive instant throttle response.
That's the theory anyway. Does it live up to the theory ? Well Mercedes have a long history with supercharger power with such legends as the 30's SSK using it to good effect. Would Mercedes bring back Supercharging just because everyone else was going through the fad like Volkswagen and Jaguar. Nope if Mercedes fit it its because its going to work and do a good job whilst its at it.
Hence the 230 sport has a superb responsive motor of really quite startling ability. No unseemly lag or sharp cut in just one long flat torque of ever increasing smooth power.
Is there a down side. Well the Supercharger noise is not to every bodies taste. Its a screaming whine that all but a few pensioners have forgotten existed. Mercedes have done a good job of Damping it down to acceptable levels but its still there at he back of your head. You may like it , you may not. Personally it reminds me of a Junkers JU 88 on a bombing run. ( Now I really know what that three pointed device on the bonnet is for )
Its certainly an evocative noise and if its the small trade off for such a responsive engine I'm happy with it..
|Super charger not much too look at,
shame it does not stick through the bonnet
like a funny car dragster.
Of course to make maximum use of the engine you need to access it via an at least passable interpretation of a gear box. At first I was disappointed to find the sport saddled with a slush box and missing a pedal, More the fool me. Mercedes has slotted in a Five speed Tiptronic gear box of such ability that frankly a clutch pedal is far to ancient a technology to be allowed near it.
Partial kick down response is terrific, full kick down response stunning and without any shunting and hunting at lower throttle openings. Its happy to burble along selecting a high gear by itself with seamless barely noticeable changes. Or you can shift yourself though it seems pointless by a easy left right flick of the wrist which brings immediate gearchange as quick as the LED on the dash can change. Manual gearbox why would you want one.
The combination of supercharged engine response, Five speeds, Torque converter and seemingly telepathic Autobox give the 230 Kompressor road speed above that of nominally faster cars. Whilst you are choosing gear, waiting for the Turbo to spin or engine to come on the cam the Mercedes has gone.
Considering the performance the economy seems reasonable though just 20mpg is a bit of a stinger around town. Perhaps that is what you should buy a SMART car for.
With its solid chassis independent suspension and all round disc brakes the basics for a decent riding stopping and handling chassis are in place. Add in some light wheels and a thick band of rubber and it promises good grip. Yes well that would be any C-Class and that adds up to slightly soggy suspension and less than sharp steering.
Thankfully Mercedes have done some major up rating of the chassis components on the 230K. It still rides with aplomb only getting niggled by the worst of surfaces that British roads can throw at it.
But it rolls and under steers much less than a standard model. The Body is tautly controlled to keep roll in check and the bigger rubber seems to have concentrated itself upon sharpening the front end up. Traction control keep the rear end in check and can get a good working over from the engine and a heavy right foot.
Take offs are great the Sharp Auto with wide ranging torque converter, mixed in with the grunty hard revving motor, monitored by the Electronic traction control means you can just boot it from a standstill, the revs leap around just short of the red line and the wheels push the car forward with rubber deforming alarcity. The Traction control is not exactly the subtlest device but it does its job, cutting wheel spin and checking tail slide, the dash light flashes furiously and often when your foot is pressed hard down.
That slightly smaller steering wheel gives good solid responses to the driver and its feel suggests its not just a case of knocking an inch or two off its diameter. PAS pump adjustments and rack ratio all seem likely to have happened given the much improved feel it delivers.
It does handle and steer very well indeed. How well you ask. Well on the road I thought it competitive with a BMW 525 of similar vintage. The BMW has a more delicate feel and probably edges the Merc out at the limit. But frankly the Mercedes was a lot more fun.
Even in slightly greasy conditions the rear wheel drive chassis feels well planted and secure. The Chassis never feel edgy despite the power. And yet it responds really well to steering input,. diving into bend at speeds that would be be both unseemly and a little unwise for the normally graceful C-Class chassis.
The responsive steering is not though at the expense of the famed Benz motor way stability and you can bomb down empty motorways at license losing speed with the 230 holding its line with a calm serenity. Better and safer to kick in the cruise control though and relax back and let the mile drift quickly by.
Do Mercedes still refuse to fit deadlocks. I guess so. Having said that at least you get an Alarm as standard which is as it should be. VINS would be nice but maybe Mercedes owners don't go hunting around dodgy scrappies for spares and stick to main dealers.
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Despite the Solidly built motor it manages on two stars in the NCAP tests. But bear in mind that the test was very new at the time and some very minor changes allowed many cars to get one or two more stars with no trouble. Me thinks that sometimes Makers build their cars to pass the current test and little else. We are talking their about a total write off situation here though.
Its similar to the situation with aerodynamics where Mercedes figures rarely get close to the quoted CDs of other low figure cars. But Benz always counter this by saying that the wind rarely blows steadily from a straight ahead position anyway. They have a point. If you should run into an NCAP concrete block at the prescribed test speed you may be a little better off in some other Vehicles, vary from those fixed parameters and the differences may be negligible.
The C Class is a worthy but rather expensive saloon and in lower guises it is difficult to justify.
But in this guise it is another proposition all together.
It has all the practical sensible solidity of the C-Class but with added Verve.
You get the decent boot space and plenty of interior space for 5 healthy passengers. The Solid reputation and rock solid build quality.
On the inside where many so called Sports models are fitted with garish Halfords retina burning interiors, The 230 has a very classy eye catching interior which should stay looking good for a long time. Class like this really is timeless.
You also get the oddities like the American style foot operated parking break with dash mounted finger let off switch. It cleans up the centre console a treat and works fine in an Automatic box scenario. Its only a shame the dash mounted ignition has departed.
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Fairly anonymous bar the Alloys.
It will surprise a lot of people.
With its mixture of comfort and performance.
Subtle side markings
For once this really is a Medium Mercedes saloon that can back up the perceived image of the Badge.
Yes it costs a lot. But you get timeless styling that will look no more dated in 10 years than it does to day. If you like a car that makes a statement, but you do not feel the need or want to change your car on every change of plate prefix or minor style overhaul then a Mercedes like this could be your avenue to a long and happy relationship.
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With the US Presidential Election done and dusted the dirt on the McCain-Palin campaign is starting to come out. Aides to the presidential nominee have claimed that Palin threw constant tantrums, spent money on volunteers personal credit cards and, to top it all off, thought that Africa was a country and not a continent!
The news comes courtesy of the ultra conservative TV network Fox News, so no one can accuse them of being anti-Republican. The governor of Alaska is also reported to be a shopaholic who indulged in huge shopping sprees with her family all charged to her party.
But just like Rachel from friends she has an iconic haircut and millions of Americans seem to think that she's down with the people, even if the latest revelations paint her as Alaska's equivalent of Naomi Campbell. Palin 2012 anyone?


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To help myself mentally prepare for the upcoming school year I've decided to jump into the #MTBoSBlaugust challenge. You can check out the other awesome participating blogs here.
If you look back in my archives, you'll notice that I haven't posted anything since last year. I've had a lot of big things going on in my personal life, so my ability to write professionally, even if it was doing a #teach180, wasn't really on my radar (just to recap: my wife and I welcomed our second kiddo in January, he suffered through some respiratory issues in his first couple months, but is now doing fine; I lost my dad in February; all in all, not a lot of stuff by volume, but a lot of stuff by weight).
This summer, I've had my amazing 3 year old son home with me (in previous years he would continue going to daycare to keep his spot, but he's starting preschool in the fall) and that has been a major adjustment for me. Every summer since I started teaching high school has been an equal mix of prepping for next year, video games, and napping, and this summer I haven't touched a spreadsheet, planning document, or textbook (I've had a little bit of time to read teaching related stuff like the excellent Classroom Chef book), only play video games during nap times or while the rest of the house is asleep, and have taken fewer than 10 naps (a travesty).
Even though I haven't done the things I usually do during my summer, I'm learning to embrace the idea of OUR summer with my son. We take weekly trips to the San Diego Zoo and Sea World (over the last few weeks I've learned that both of those places are excellent spots to catch Pokemon). We have both learned about patience. We have bonded and gotten closer over the last month than we have at any other time in his life. I'm fascinated by his innate desire to learn new things, explore without thought of consequence, and order his world in rational ways. Seeing that these traits are innate in young kids shows me that they could be there for my juniors and seniors as well, we just need to be able to draw them back out of hiding.


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Those of you that know me, or have been reading my blog (is anyone reading it? I sometimes wonder if I am wittering away to myself and then, out of the woodwork, I meet up with friends who have told me they read it, which makes my heart give a little jump of pleasure) will know about my latest venture into Open Water Swimming…. or swimming as some people witheringly call it 😉
Myself and my sis-in-law had been steadily training towards participating in the Big Welsh Swim which is organised by LoveSwimRun. The lake below Snowdon, Llyn Padarn, was the place and we had booked it in November last year. July 22nd 2017 was the date and then suddenly it was upon us. Helen and I had both decided to enter the 3k distance.
7am was the start of registration, so Helen and I travelled to Wales on the Friday night. She had booked a campsite for us (I mean, how much rest do you need before a 3k swim in a lake?) and we arrived in the evening to the most amazing sight. Rain had been our companion for much of the journey (me, from Cornwall) and as we headed up to the summit and then back down the other side, the skies cleared and we saw the lake for the first time.
We quickly went to the campsite to put up the two man tent, then walked into the town, to get a feel of the place and test the water temperature. The email had said it was about 17.5 and it felt lovely. The sea in Cornwall has been taking its time to warm up, so this felt fine. All that was left to do was to find somewhere to eat that night; carb load and then hunker down for a good nights kip.
All week we had been avidly watching the weather and it hadn't looked too good at the start. We had received an email from the company saying that there might be waves as the wind was up. In the night Helen got up to use the camping facilities and as she climbed into the tent, passing me on my way to the loo's she said "Look up." I stepped out into a star filled night. With very little light pollution the night was clear and stars seemed closer. I stood out of the tent for a while, drinking in the view and thinking of what tomorrow might bring.
Next morning, the alarm was set for 6am. I was already awake and looked over at Helen once the alarm went off. I think she gave me the same grin that I gave her; excited and a little nervous. First things first, cup of tea and breakfast. We both had some overnight oats to eat (bearing in mind we weren't actually swimming until 10:30am) and I put the kettle on.
We had noticed a small one man tent had arrived overnight and the man that owned the tent was up and about, making his breakfast. We sat in the boot of Helen's car to have our cups of tea and the man wandered over to us. "Are you doing the swim?" He asked. We both nodded and told him we were doing the 3k swim and enquired what he was entered for. "9k." Was the answer. That's 3 laps of the lake for those that don't know. We were mightily impressed and looked at him with respect. Definitely something to aspire to..
With breakfast eaten and tea in Go Mugs we decided to head down to where it was all starting. Once parked we followed a small group of people that were walking down a path to where registration was. The path opened out onto the lake. There wasn't a ripple on the surface. The sky was blue above and a light breeze was blowing. We received our swim hats and tags and then went to stand in front of the finish line. Once again, we tested the water and then gazed out, trying to see where the starting point would be.
The event had four choices of swims to do that day. 1.5, 3, 6 and 9k. The 1.5, 6 and 9k were all due to start at 9:30am, with the 9k swimmers going on the little train that took you to the other end of the lake (which was where we would start too) but our race was due to start at 10:30, so we had plenty of time.
We got ourselves a coffee and sat beside the waters edge to chill out before the briefing at 8:30am
After the briefing we steadily got ourselves ready; calculating time to swim, to time to eat more food. I had made some protein balls (recipe courtesy of Outdoor Swimmer magazine) and we also had bananas. Plenty of water needed to be drunk too. All too quickly it was 10:00 and time to get on the little passenger train with the rest of the 3k swimmers, all of us excited and nervous. As the train gently trundled along the lake, we passed many of the swimmers. Some would stop their swim to wave at us and we cheered them along, hanging out of the small windows. Different coloured hats let us know what distance they were swimming and there a lot of swimmers, doing the long swim in skins! (just their costumes). We had noticed the guy from the campsite earlier in just his trunks. Hardcore…
And then we had arrived. All that was left for us to do was to walk down a path, deliver our small bags that had our keys and flip flops in them, to the waiting van and then enter the lake. No mass start for us, which was a relief, just single file, stepping down into the water. I followed Helen. "See you at the end!" she said to me just before she plunged in and then I was in.
Cool waters covered my head, after I had done a few "water polo" strokes to acclimatise. I could see rocks and pebbles below, but the water was dark and peaty from the amount of rain that had been falling in the days leading up. I quickly got a rhythm going, breathing every third stroke and found myself comfortably passing other swimmers. At the half way stage a feed station had been set up so I concentrated on that as my first stop. Orange buoys were floating at regular intervals. We had to swim to the left of these so that we didn't bump into any swimmers coming the opposite way and kayakers were also out in force; there to help us if we should so need it.
One, two three, breathe… one, two, three, breathe…. People say to me that they don't like swimming because they find it so boring, but I suspect they don't like to be alone with their thoughts. Usually, in a pool, I'm just busy concentrating on how many lengths I have done; I have a bad habit of losing track. But here, with no need to think about the distance, just concentrating on completing, thoughts swirl around my head. I couldn't tell you any one thing I thought about, but I was never bored. I rejoiced in the ease of the swim; how many body felt in the water; the fact that I was doing something new and how, with my new found love of swimming in the open I could partake in events like this and enjoy the beauty of my surroundings. I had to said to Helen earlier "this is living…" and it is….
I spotted the half way point not far ahead and debated about stopping at the feed station. I had just passed a couple of swimmers with the same white hats as me, and they showed no signs of a break. I decided that it was wise to grab something, so clambered out with the help of one of the stewards. Chocolate biscuits, jelly beans, bananas, squash and water were some of the choices available. I ate half a banana and some orange squash before heading back into the water again. I suddenly felt the glimmer of a race head coming on, as I knew the end was near.
Back in the water I managed to pass the couple of swimmers that I had passed previously. And then, I saw it. The end. It was there…. I had nearly completed my challenge. I began to up my pace. When I was gig rowing I was placed in stroke as I was able to dig deep and find that inner strength to slightly speed up when I could see the end. Alas, it was too soon! Even though I could see the end, it was probably still a good 1k to go. I could feel my body start to get cold, which was a sure sign that I was flagging. I gave myself a quick pep talk; after all, I was nearly done and then I could get out and eat as much as I liked and have a hot drink. I concentrated on the stroke. Counting and breathing. The finish point was getting closer and I could see spectators along the bank. And then it was done. I had finished! My feet were touching the ground I was being ushered up underneath the finish line, to be presented with a medal and a bottle of water,
"Eat," said one of the helpers, pointing to the table full with more of the same. I grabbed a banana and some chocolate biscuits and then stopped and drank in the moment. I had done it and it was amazing feeling.
I got the car keys and scampered back to the car to get out of the wetsuit, put on my dryrobe towel and grab one for Helen too. I had about 20 minutes until she came in and wanted to get some pictures (and a coffee).
17 mins later, with camera and coffee in hand I spotted her.
She had done it! We had both done it! It was an amazing feeling for the two of us. I had wanted to finish in under and hour and I did and H exceeded her expectations too. All that was left was for us to go and have a huge celebratory lunch. I thought that I would quickly see where we both were on our results whist Helen was getting changed and was stunned to see low numbers next to my name. I had only gone and won my age group, came 4th woman and 8th overall. I was totally speechless. How bloomin' amazing. I never expected anything like that!
And so, our swim was done. We left Snowdonia on a massive high. Brilliantly organised; wonderful fellow swimmers, that proved you could be any ability, any shape or size and any age. We left with talks of going for the 6k next year 🙂


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I made pizza casserole with elbow macaroni and pasta sauce from The Sneaky Chef. One of the easiest recipes around. I am not known for my cooking skills, but this is one recipe that even I can rock. Here's what you will need:
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- Pasta sauce
- Mozarella Cheese
- Garlic salt
- 1 lb. hamburger
- Pepperoni
Simple Steps:
Cook the elbow macaroni while browning the hamburger. Mix the pasta sauce and garlic salt together. Drain the elbow macaroni. Mix the elbow macaroni and the pasta sauce together. Pour the elbow macaroni and pasta sauce mix into a 9x13 or 8x8 baking dish. Layer the hamburger over the noodle mixture. Top it all with mozarella cheese and pepperoni. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
And here's the end product!
My family noticed the color of the sauce was not the "regular" sauce. They flavored it to their liking with jalapenos. Yes, I do have picky boys in this house. They did eat it, but did say it would take a little bit of time to get used to the new flavor. The success of this meal was the elbow macaroni, not a single thing was mentioned about the elbow macaroni! I will say The Sneaky Chef was successful with this meal.
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text: On Wed, Apr 18, 2007 at 11:26:11AM +0100, MJ Ray wrote: > Steve Langasek <email@example.com> wrote: > > Hrm, there is a difference between *referencing* a trademark when > > criticizing the holder, and *using* the mark, in trade, in a way that > > reflects badly on Debian. [...] > Two data points: > SJVN's use of the debian trademark when criticising the distribution is > fine (unlike the actual criticism, which is buggy). Heh, yes, exactly. > Businesses selling probably-sweatshop-sewn T-shirts (maybe made from > subsidised US cotton) reflect badly on debian, but are also permitted. > However, both are currently permitted. Er, businesses selling t-shirts using the official debian logo is *not* permitted. Currently, the manner in which this is being disallowed is suboptimal, but it's still not something that we *permit*. (Perhaps what you're suggesting is that t-shirt manufacturers don't have to get permission because we have a mark in the field of computers/software, not in the field of clothing; but if what's being sold is Debian-related clothing, it's still the Debian mark that's being used, and it is infringement that we have standing to prevent.) Further, it's up to *Debian* to decide what uses of the logo reflect badly on it and consequently should be disallowed because we don't wish to be associated with them. Your above statement includes an implicit value judgement about which sorts of activities Debian will or will not wish to be associated with, which may not be at all representative of the views of the project members at large. -- Steve Langasek Give me a lever long enough and a Free OS Debian Developer to set it on, and I can move the world. firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.debian.org/


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Congressman Randy Hultgren reports visiting McHenry County recently. He toured the Lake in the Hills Airport. Village President Russ Ruzanski and Airport Manager Mike Peranich explained Lake in the Hills airport operations to me while we toured the facility. The … Continue reading
Category Archives: Marengo
We're midway through the petitioning process. So far, no opponent, Republican or Democrat–has raised his or her hand saying he or she is willing to run against Sheriff Bill Prim. So maybe a "wanting to back the winner" syndrome explains … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski about the death of Jaime Ca\mpuzano, age 31, in Marengo Sunday night: … Continue reading
Marengo Settlers Days Parade is the best parade in McHenry County. The reason? It has more bands than any other parade, some of which have NONE. That's because of the band contest after the parade at Marengo High School. But … Continue reading
The man who made his money by inventing the upside down spray can device died last week in Elgin at age 89. Tom Smrt ran Fox Valley Systems in Cary, a hugely successful company that manufactured lane markers for shopping … Continue reading
[ We're eating dinner when a friend with connections in Marengo gets a call saying that the pharmacy was robbed. Here is WGN-TV's story. The Marengo Police Department is on the other end of the block. CORRECTION: A commenter points … Continue reading
It was before dawn on June 11th when my wife and I heard what we thought was thunder. Turns out it looks like a gas explosion in Marengo about fourteen miles away. ABC News reports that two homes were blown … Continue reading
Looking at the map of mayors and village presidents who endorsed State Rep. Jack Franks for McHenry County Board Chairman, I see a third one who bit the electoral dust–Lake in the Hills Village Paul Mulcahy. He was beaten by … Continue reading
Advanced to Marengo Mayor by appointment, Dennis Hammortree won back his Ward 4 seat a couple of years ago and Tuesday retained it. Hammortree was a vociferous critic of Mayor Don Lockhart, who lost his re-election bid. Hammortree beat challenger … Continue reading
Commenter "Brett Stephans" offers this analysis of the defeat of Don Lockhart as Mayor of Marengo by John Koziol: Honestly, saying that Jack Franks endorsement cost Lockhart the Mayor of Marengo position. (Here is the article under which this comment … Continue reading
Coming after the election is information telling me that McHenry County Board Chairman made a robo-call on behalf of his Republican Precinct Committeeman ally Marengo Mayor Don Lockhart. Lockhart supported Franks in his run as a Democrat for McHenry County … Continue reading
McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks' fingerprints haven't been identified in any of the April 4th contests, but there are three contests where he lost. The first was in his hometown of Marengo. Republican Precinct Committee and Mayor Don Lockhart, … Continue reading
Newcomer to the Marengo political arena John Koziol defeated multi-term incumbent Don Lockhart by eight percentage points in the April 4th election. The vote was 479-391 with third candidate John Arient getting 230. … Continue reading
The WBBM-TV is reporting that publicity -eeking aethiest Rob Sherman was killed when his homemade airplane crashed in a corn field near Marengo. The dead man's identity has not yet been revealed by McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski, but she … Continue reading
Kristin Ottolino of the Citizen's Alert Network reports the following: In Marengo early September 5th, 2016 between 2:00 and 2:30 a.m., on Hickory Lane by Cottonwood Dr., a couple was awakened to the sound of their dogs barking and the slamming of their … Continue reading
McHenry County Taxpayers Owe Over $130 Million for Underfunded Police and Fire Pensions…as of Two Years Ago
Commenter Mark has laid out all of the municipal police and fire pension fund money owed by McHenry County taxpayers. Let's review police and fire pension funding status in McHenry County. Remember, Jack Franks says he has a plan to … Continue reading
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The Chicago Tribune released results of a study of traffic ticket data that shows whether police departments discriminate in favor of their own residents. In the towns studied in McHenry County Crystal Lake and Harvard stood out as being even-handed. … Continue reading
Below is what cities and villages in McHenry County did to property taxpayers last year and what can be expected this year: City or village INCR / DECR INCR / DECR 2015 – 2014 2014 – 2013 IN TOTAL TAX … Continue reading
The only way to compare property tax burdens is to divide one's property tax bill by the value of one's home. That's what the Chicago Tribune did in November of 2015. The effective tax rates found for McHenry County towns … Continue reading


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The Great Food and Drink Festival are delighted to announce that The Cocktail Car Company have come on board as sponsors of their upcoming festival at Prestwold Hall.
The Cocktail Car Company is a beautifully renovated 1970's VW Campervan that has been converted into a fully function cocktail bar that is manned by a team of highly trained mixologists.
All of their cocktail syrups and purees are freshly made at their home using local fresh fruit as well as an array of fantastic spirit brands.
Their menus contain don't just contain cocktails, they also provide a host of mocktails and milkshakes that children, non-drinkers and if you just don't fancy alcohol!
The Great Food and Drink Festival will take place at Prestwold Hall from April 30th-May 2nd and will feature celebrity chef cooking demos by Jean-Christophe Novelli, Aldo Zilli and Marcus Bean over the three-day event.
Olive, the name of the VW Campervan, will be bringing a unique and unforgettable bar service to Prestwold Hall, so if you are a fan of the odd cocktail or too, make sure you visit them at the festival.
You can find out more about The Cocktail Car Company and details about hiring their services at you wedding, private functions and more at www.thecocktailcar.com and to find out everything you need to know about The Great Food and Drink Festivals, just visit www.greatfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk


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Flores Island
Flores is a Portuguese name which means "flower", and it ideally describes the beauty that can be found here. Flores is located between Sumbawa & Komodo Island at east, and west of Lembata & the Alor Archipelago; to the southeast is Timor, to the North is Sumba, across the Sumba strait and beyond the Florest Sea is Sulawesi.
In Flores, the inhabitant speaks in many languages; one of them is belong to Austronesian family. Within this area, there are slight linguistic differences in almost every area of the village.
Just like almost most of the people in East Nusa Tenggara, the people in Flores are also almost entirely Roman Catholics.
This long island between Sumbawa and Timor is crowded with volcanoes and mountains, dividing it into several regions with distinct languages and traditions. The popular destination for Mountain is in Kelimutu, a volcano that containing three colored lakes. Kelimutu is located in the district of Ende close to the town of Moni.
For those who love seashore can do snorkeling and diving spots along the North Coast of Flores, which is Maumere and Riung. Moreover, Labuan Bajo is also famous for scuba diving, whale sharks cultivation and as the entrance gate before visiting Komodo Island and Rinca.
Indonesia Welcoming The World
Indonesia Welcoming The World


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There seems to be no end to the artistic possibilities with masking tape. Schools are putting it to use as a medium that students can use to "paint" the halls so to speak. Many school hallways are empty and uninspiring, especially in the higher grades which often lack student art work. Many schools are trying to turn this around Continue reading Masking Tape Art Mural Project
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We Built This City!
Tape is a very practical item. Moms and Dads use it for all sorts of important tasks, and so do kids. I'm always looking for my tape, and guess who usually has it? Yup, the munchkin squad! They are constantly stealing my tape, and when they use it they use a lot of it. Kids love tape almost as much as they love popsicles and puppies! Continue reading We Built This City!
Masking Tape Graffiti
Masking Tape graffiti is quickly becoming a popular way for street artists to create masterpieces in public spaces. The novelty, practicality, linearity and non permanence of masking tape makes it a perfect medium for street artists. You will see it used in all kinds of places including walls, poles and directly on the streets and sidewalks. Continue reading Masking Tape Graffiti
Masking Tape…A Practical Matter
I love talking about all of the artistic applications for masking tape. I have a penchant for mixed media art, so we know where my heart lies. On the other hand, I do have a practical side, so I truly enjoy discovering the many ways that I can put colorful Bam! Tape masking tape to work for me. I am amazed at all of the simple problems that masking tape, especially the pretty kind, can solve. Continue reading Masking Tape…A Practical Matter
We're Taping Up The Holidays At Bamboo Shed
Greetings from Bamboo Shed. We hope that everyone is enjoying this wonderful time of year. Most of us are trying to come up with a few creative and budget friendly ways to add some festive touches to our home or office decor. It just so happens that Bam! Tape masking tape is a great tool for adding color, whimsy, and style to your seasonal decor. You can use Bam! Tape to decorate art canvasses, walls, hard floor surfaces, banisters and even your office desk. Continue reading We're Taping Up The Holidays At Bamboo Shed


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5 Gifts to get a Young Art Aspirant
5 Gifts to get a Young Art Aspirant
Kids often show a knack for art at a very young age, probably from the time when they first learn to draw and explore colours. If it is about encouraging a budding artist, things can either go awfully wrong or wonderfully well. Artists are often introverts and a sensitive great deal of those who express themselves better within their painting than some other medium. A little daughter, aspiring artist might succumb to his or her inhibitions and be disheartened by negative criticism. However, with tender love and support, it is easy to suggest to them their endeavours are appreciated. A thoughtful gift for your imaginative artist is a great kind of encouragement plus it doesn't need to have to wait on an occasion.
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Selecting a great gift might not be easy. It is very important to make sure that the present provides the recipient's interest, that one likes what's provided to your ex. Only then the gift is efficacious and truly meaningful. There are several gifts, for any young aspirant, that will aid one pursue their desire for art, put imagination into action, produce one of a kind artwork and never cease to learn. Here are a few gifts:
Art Classes
To gain mastery over something, you will need to start with learning the basics. Considering that the kids' minds absorb knowledge like sponges, oahu is the perfect age to enrol them in art classes. If fulltime art classes seem slightly unworkable, many institutes, academies, schools, offer art workshops, summer programs and also scholarships. You can even choose web based course or tutorials because they are inexpensive. Most art schools teach several other branches of art, including ceramics or sculpting, besides painting and drawing. There are plenty of latest skills being learned, which may benefit her or him ultimately. Art schools open more plenty opportune avenues for the kids.
Art Supplies
Paint brushes, colours, drawing and sketching books and art and craft materials all make great gift of encouragement for art newbies. Whether or not the recipient is really a child or perhaps a new adult, more often than not, require essential art supplies every once in awhile. Besides, slightly older art aspirants prefer to explore various mediums of painting thereby require right tools to generate his / her masterpieces.
The data, which on some occasions, can not be acquired by other method of education, books often impart easily. You'll be able to offer a choice of books for the recipient, designed in a youngster friendly language, teaching basic principles of varied artistic representations and designs. Various art workbooks can be bought in the market nowadays, which teach different techniques crucial for the artwork.
Art Trip
Every creative mind needs inspiration and a person to idolize. Because budding artist learns to sharpen her or his practicing skills, be sure one's observational capabilities go for the opportunity develop. A good intermittent trip to the museum, art exhibitions, art dos, etc. may be good for the young art aspirant. The greater they watch the project of other artists, the better they're going to understand what you prefer and why they like it over another form and style.
Personalised Gifts
The suggestions above gifts have tremendous potential for encouraging a form of art newbie. However, a great gift, which defines the artist inside the recipient, will be amazing to provide to her or him. If an individual loves a specific artist or genre of art, consider personalising items, like a poster or print, mug, clothing, journal, etc. achievable. You can even personalise a calendar with twelve of the paintings, one for each month.
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Surely the most striking thing about Labour MSP Neil Findlay's recently published "Socialism and Hope – A Journey Through Turbulent Times" is the fact that it almost manages to avoid using the same insult twice.
Pro-independence campaigner Robin McAlpine "talks utter bolloks, this guy is completely nuggets". Scottish Resistance leader Sean Clerkin is "mad as a hatter and a serial abuser of Labour politicians." Cat Boyd of the "so-called Radical Independence Campaign" is someone who "fancies herself as some sort of left superstar".
Tommy Sheridan is "an attention-seeker extraordinaire". Stuart Campbell, proprietor of the Wings over Scotland website, is "a vile blogger, a cretin". And Scottish Greens leader Patrick Harvie is "often too sanctimonious and pious for his own good."
Former SNP MSP Margaret Burgess "must be one of the worst Ministers in the history of devolution, someone clearly out of her depth." SNP councillor Greg McCarra is "one of the most patronising people you are ever likely to meet."
Former Labour MSP Jim Devine "has lost the plot". Labour councillor Alex Gallacher and former Labour MSP Alan Wilson are "seriously deluded, they are so far out of touch it frightens me."
Former Labour MP Ann McKechin is "to the right of George Osborne on taxation." 2016 Labour Party leadership contender Rachel Reeves "will go down like a bag of vomit [when she visits Scotland], if indeed anyone knows who she is."
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale is "being over-promoted too early by certain people in the party" and "tries to come across as the friendly, smiley girl next door."
Former Labour MP Thomas Docherty is "awful, how he became a Labour MP is beyond belief, I've never heard our MPs say a good word about him." He is "the most right-wing Labour MP in Scotland – no-one knows why he joined the Labour Party. Most of the Scottish Labour MPs think he is an arse and really can't be bothered with him."
Former Scottish Labour General Secretary Ian Price "has the charisma of a lump of concrete." (A hundred pages later, however, he is someone who "has all the charisma of a breeze block". It is unclear whether this represents a gain or a loss on the non-charisma scale.)
Martin Sime, head of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, "does whatever the Scottish Government asks." The Herald newspaper is "really just an in-house SNP journal". And former Scottish Labour Party special adviser John McTernan is "a serial loser, the world's worst political strategist."
Former Scottish Labour Party leader Jim Murphy's decision to insert a "patriot clause" into the party's constitution seems to have particularly provoked the author's ire:
"Pass the sick bucket! This is the guy who toured the country shouting 'Better Together', and now he's screaming 'hoots mon, we're a' Jock Tamson's bairns and there's a moose loose about the hoose, while wearing a Scotland top and drinking Irn Bru! It is utter, utter bolloks."
Only in turning his attention to pompous gits and vomiting pigs does the author's distinctive literary style collapse into repetition.
Former SNP MSP Chic Brodie "is a pompous git, and even his own side dislike him". Former Labour MEP Hugh Kerr is likewise "a pompous git, full of his own self-importance".
Former Labour MP Margaret Curran has "some brass neck" and her lack of sincerity is "enough to make a pig vomit". The standing ovation given to Hilary Benn MP by Tory MPs after a speech backing military intervention in Syria is likewise "enough to make a pig vomit".
There are a lot of "formers" – former Labour MSPs, former Labour MPs and former Labour MEPs – in the book because of the period it covers.
Apart from a brief introductory autobiographical chapter, plus two concluding chapters outlining events of the past two years, the bulk of the book covers the period between January of 2014 and Jim Murphy's resignation as Scottish Labour leader in May/June of 2015:
The 2014 Scottish independence referendum campaign; the ousting of Johann Lamont as Scottish Labour leader; her replacement by Jim Murphy; his brief but disastrous interregnum; and Scottish Labour's debacle in the 2015 general election.
These were the years which "have taken us from a position of power to a point where people were questioning our continued relevance." They were the years which resulted in "an existential crisis enough to take even the greatest optimist to the edge of despair."
Written by someone centrally involved in the Scottish Labour left, and who stood against Murphy for leader of Scottish Labour in late 2014, the book provides an inside story of the political linkage which underpinned that chain of events.
Scottish Labour largely failed to offer a distinctly Labour case for a 'No' vote in 2014. Instead, its leadership threw its lot in with the Tories in the Better Together campaign. Jim Murphy was promoted as the public face of that campaign in preparation for an eventual palace coup.
Assisted, if that is the correct word, by John McTernan, Murphy's 'strategy' to beat the SNP consisted of making policy on the hoof, meaningless and counter-productive political stunts (the "patriot clause"), authoritarianism, and a Blairite obsession with focus groups.
The inevitable disaster struck in May of 2015, when Scottish Labour lost all but one of its 41 Scottish MPs. A similar disaster, albeit on a relatively 'smaller' scale, struck again in the Holyrood elections of 2016, when Scottish Labour lost 13 seats and finished third behind the Tories.
It was Scottish Labour's disastrous performance in these two elections, rooted in the earlier disastrous decision to collaborate with the Tories in Better Together, which produced the horde of "formers" which populates book.
Most of the book is made up of Neil Findlay's diary entries for this period. This certainly helps provide a feel for the unfolding disaster and the wilful deafness of the Labour right to warnings of the impending debacle.
But it does so at the expense of political reflection and analysis.
Thus, Neil Findlay writes: "We now have to ensure we organise the left and make it an organisation with much broader appeal than just the Campaign for Socialism." But there is no discussion of what the form and the political basis of such an organisation might be.
Momentum receives a passing mention as "much criticised and maligned", but with no assessment of the accuracy of the criticisms levelled at it. The Scottish sources of this criticism and maligning are also left unidentified.
And in his diary entry of 22nd May 2014 he writes: "I really am and always have been a fierce critic of the EU. … I will probably vote to leave if there is a referendum in 2015 or 2016." But there is no explanation of his subsequent decision to vote remain.
This is all the more frustrating in the light of the book's repeated product placements for the rabidly pro-Brexit and anti-freedom-of-movement-of-labour Morning Star:
"Outside, the ultra-left groups are selling newspapers. I bought a Morning Star and chatted with friends. … Have been privileged (sic) to speak at several Morning Star conferences. John Foster and the CP folk are great. …
Attended a Morning Star fringe meeting. … The Morning Star used to be called the Daily Worker and is the paper of the Communist Party. It has been going since 1930 and is the world's only English-language socialist daily.
It is great for getting an alternative view of the world and covers the Labour movement brilliantly. I get a copy delivered to my parliamentary office every day."
"An alternative view of the world" is certainly one way of describing the Morning Star and its political predecessor. Rather in the same way that Stalin's "History of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union" provided an "alternative view" of the Russian Revolution and its leaders.
At first sight, Neil Findlay's "Journey Through Turbulent Times" appears to reach the safety of dry land in the form of Jeremy Corbyn's election and re-election as Labour Party leader: "Make no mistake, this was a huge moment in the history of the Labour Party."
But the respite proved to be of short duration.
A snap general election was called in the spring of 2017, followed two months later by the resignation of Kezia Dugdale as Scottish Labour leader: "As this book goes to print, we enter into another Scottish Labour leadership election."
And so, the reader leaves the book's author just as a new chapter of his political Odyssey commences: a journey through the turbulent waters of the third Scottish Labour leadership contest in as many years.
Will Scottish Labour's Odysseus ever reach the socialist Ithaca? Only time, and a volume two, will tell.


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This luxury off-road crossover features the excellent interior and exterior of its sedan sibling. No matter which Mercedes-Benz car is, if you drive one on these, you will be automatically at another level in terms of comfort, cutting-edge features, incredible handling, performance, and safety. Due to the high-quality and excellent top-notch materials holding in these cars, they are so desirable.
In this release, the aesthetic, the performance and the functionality is noticeable when you approach the car. Vast storage abilities, luxury, and comfort are the highlights on this model. This year, the SUV is 200pounds lighter than the outgoing and feels heavier, but in a good way because feels more solid and opulent than ever. The increased size of the SUV is also remarkable, which is 5-inches longer than the outgoing and 2-inch wider, with more curves.
Powertrain and Performance
Under the hood, there are a plenty of options, but at least in the U.S, the 2016 GLC300 is equipped with a twin-turbocharged 2.0 L direct-injected 4-cylinder petrol engine, capable of developing up to 241 hp at 5500 rpm and 273 lb-ft of maximum torque at 1300 rpm. This model will be paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles to feed either the rear wheels or the 4Matic all-wheel drive system. The acceleration is quite decent for its range and segment. Nothing too fast and near to the average, standstill to 60 mph in 7.53 seconds. The fuel economy hasn't been released yet, but it is rated with an estimate of 23 mpg in city and 29 mpg in the highway.
The GLC models have Mercedes-Benz's Drive mode selector, allowing the driver to customize the torque vectoring in different variations: Eco, Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus are available. This SUV's performance is incredible both off-road and on-road. Since the Comfort and Eco mode reduces the response of the throttle response and climate control for a boost in fuel efficiency, the Sport and Sport Plus enhance the overall performance of the SUV, enhancing the engine and the transmission to emphasize in performance terms. The 4matic all-wheel drive system has been reengineered for the GLC and features a 45/55 front-to-rear torque split and grants an incredibly smooth and comfort ride off-road and on-road.
Design Line and Interior
The exterior look it's a legacy for Mercedes-Benz, and the typical aesthetic design, sharp and well-designed front fascia featuring a huge star logo is back as expected. The grille is also highly distinctive from the German car maker. The side panels feature a curve and sharp design with a nice and solid rear.
The interior is well proportionated with plenty of space anywhere. Even 3 adults can fit up in the back row easily. The materials and the detailing are tremendous. The seats are like sit on a cloud. Are comfortable and full of amenities. The steering wheel is ergonomic and good looking.
Tech features are plenty as well. 7.0-inch infotainment screen with the touch-pad writing surface, a power driver's seat, and collision mitigation are found. Driver seat has a 14-way power seat with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, power folding side mirrors, power liftgate, dual high-resolution screens, Bluetooth audio streaming, dual USB audio ports and so much more is onboard, just to mentioned a few.
The Bottom Line for the GLC300
The 2016 GLS300 4Matic is well packaged from outside to inside. Perhaps the only flaw about this model is the lack of speed requested by some people, and definitely is not a sporty SUV. This car is just about comfort, flexibility, incredible cargo space and pure elegance.
Starting price at US$41.875.


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Help to build A PATH for our youth TO FOLLOW
Raising mental health awareness and funds for Early in Life Mental Health Services
People, especially our youth, requiring professional support for mental health conditions, should be able to receive world class care close to home.
'A Path to Follow' has successfully planned and facilitated various events, all to raise funds for the Early in Life Mental Health Service (ELMHS) at Monash Health. These events include book stalls, a movie viewing and the major fundraiser, Inside Your Head Exhibition. ELMHS is a place where young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health problems can get help. This program is crucial in supporting our future generations' mental health, especially as mental illness' prevalence is increasing in our younger population.
The blog is now also a resource for the public on wellbeing, particularly pertaining to the wellbeing of our youth within their relationship settings.
A Path To Follow has so far raised a grand total of just under $9,000, ever so close to the goal of $10,000. This money is being used to set and equip a specialist sensory space for the young people who use ELMHS.
Although the major funsdraising is now over, I have decided to continue selling our beautiful cards, the design of which was generously created and donated by Miranda Costa of McDrawn. To order please use instructions on the attached link. All other donations can be made on my fundraising page.