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Vacation rental condominium. Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
730 E. Mather Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
United States
IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER...Sit on the HUGE covered balcony to watch and listen to the beautiful waterfall, pool, and hot-tubs just a few feet away. Enjoy the luxury accommodations in this fully furnished 2 bed, 2 bath unit that include; 3 LCD TVs, 2 DVD
players, FREE WIFI, included Texas phone service, washer/dryer, and much more. The large Waterwheel Park leads to the Guadalupe River. Rockin R Tubing Outfitters is next door to Waterwheel and shuttle service can be arranged to begin...then just tube back
to your condo! Schlitterbahn & Comal River are just a few blocks away and downtown NB & Gruene are just minutes away. Luxury Queen bed in master, full & twin bunk in second bedroom, queen sleeper in living room. Overlooking the beautiful Courtyard area. Maximum
occupancy: 6
Stayed 31 days ending in
April, 2018
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Kenneth T from Cary, IL recommends this vacation rental
We cannot wait to come back next year.
We can't wait to see you! We love our Winter Texans!
Stayed 28 days ending in
March, 2018
We really enjoyed our unit. The resort was close to everything.
Waterwheel IS close to EVERYTHING!
Stayed 1 day ending in
January, 2018
a guest from Pearland , TX recommends this vacation rental
This was a great family getaway in the off season. Our family was able to reconnect and relax. The condo was clean and comfortable. The balcony was great on a cool morning for coffee. New Braunfels offers so much when the river isn't running with Gruene
so close and the great town square. We will be back for sure.
We STRIVE for 5's!
Stayed 5 days ending in
August, 2017
Christine P from N/A, CO recommends this vacation rental
We were a little disappointed with the view from our condo as it wasn't the river view we thought it would be but the unit was clean and neat and the grounds were well kept. I'd like to see a better map next time to get a better idea of whee the units
available are located.
So sorry for your disappointment. The virtual tour and photos of Waterwheel K203 clearly state and show that it has a courtyard view and the other views at Waterwheel are of the park. Please call the office if you have any questions in regards to needing a condo with a true view of wither the Guadalupe or Comal Rivers.
Stayed 2 days ending in
January, 2017
Great place to stay, located minutes from Schlitterbahn, NB Town Square, Landa Park. We liked it in the winter too. Over looks the central pool, covered balcony, close to elevator. Management company professional and friendly and they were extremely responsive
to our needs.
Glad you found Waterwheel as the place to stay!
Stayed 29 days ending in
March, 2016
Mike B from Waverly, IA recommends this vacation rental
River City Resorts steered us to a rental that filled our needs with timely and concerned efforts. Waterwheel is a quiet and comfortable place to stay in the winter months in New Braunfels. The location here is close to many of our needs for entertainment
and shopping. We will be coming back here in the future.
Stayed 2 days ending in
September, 2015
Michael C from Katy, Texas recommends this vacation rental
Everything was fantastic! The staff treated us all like old friends and family, the accommodations were very nice, clean and exceptionally appointed. The FREE use of the river tunes was a bonus! It saved us valuable time to enjoy our trip instead of waiting
in long lines to checkout and return rentals. The outfitters even shuttled our group of 20 back and forth for free even though we had our tunes from River City Resorts. Overall it was an amazing experience and excellent value for our family getaway!
Stayed 6 days ending in
July, 2015
Marc D from Humble, TX recommends this vacation rental
We had a nice time. The room was clean and just right for us. My only complaint is that we were too close to the construction site. The parking spot was difficult to locate.
Stayed 2 days ending in
June, 2015
Tamara G from Houston, TX recommends this vacation rental
The rental was beautifully furnished and in a prime spot close to schlitterbahn and river tubing companies. The pools and hot tubs contributed greatly to our enjoyment.
Stayed 4 days ending in
September, 2014
Michelle F from Santa Fe, TX recommends this vacation rental
My husband and I and another couple stayed here for a long Labor Day weekend get-away. The condo is very nice. It's tastefully decorated and we enjoyed the large patio and view of the pool. I would highly recommend trying a little gem called On The Half
Shell Oyster Bar. They have awesome crab dip, crab cakes, oyster Rockefeller and Ahi Tuna as well as a great drink menu. We'll definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 days ending in
August, 2014
Stephanie G recommends this vacation rental
It was very nice, spacious and clean. Pools were nice.
Stayed 2 days ending in
June, 2014
April L from Houston, TX recommends this vacation rental
This was the perfect place for our girlfriends reunion. We had 5 but there is room for more. Great balcony space. Close to everything and free tube rentals made a nice bonus!!!
Stayed 3 days ending in
May, 2014
a guest from Houston, TX recommends this vacation rental
Clean, spacious condo. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 days ending in
August, 2013
a guest from Prattville, Al recommends this vacation rental
The condo was very clean & located near all the attractions. Loved the fact that the property bordered the Comal River & we could tube from the Tube Chute all the way to our condo. Enjoyed the pools even though the bigger pool was closed during our last
2 days. Kudos to the Property Managers who lent us all tubes for the river, free of charge. I would definitely stay here again & plan on coming back again soon.
Peggy S from Hempstead, TX recommends this vacation rental
I had read a couple of negative reviews on our unit and I am so happy to report that every single one of those issues has been resolved. The unit was spotless with clean linens and plenty of them. GREAT balcony, stocked kitchen, pool & river access!!!!
Our check-in was a little slow but staff was extremely helpful and professional! We'd stay here again and again!!! AWESOME!!!
Stayed 2 days ending in
July, 2013
Gregory L from Plano, Texas recommends this vacation rental
Check in/out was easy. Property location was convenient and right on the Guadalupe River, very close to Schlitterbahn. Unit was very clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.
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It seems like each new year brings on a brand new batch of shocking celebrity deaths. While the world has become accustomed to the memorial tributes at various award shows, the photos often depict those that aren't always familiar to the general public. Yet, recent years have shown many more familiar faces that have caused people to wonder who will be the next beloved celebrity to pass. While age is definitely a factor, oftentimes it's the lifestyle of these celebrities that is their major downfall. Christopher "Big Black" Boykin was the most recent celebrity to die and he was still a young man at just 45-years-old. Although people had long been aware of his unhealthy size, it still came as a huge shock when it was announced that he had died of a heart attack.
The year of 2016 came with a plethora of celebrity deaths and it only made the public start to wonder about who would be the next shocking announcement. David Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali, Gene Wilder, Florence Henderson, Alan Thicke, Carrie Fisher, George Michael and Debbie Reynolds were just a few of the famous stars the world lost during that fateful year. As the world still reels from those that were lost, it is inevitable that there will be more celebrity names added to the list of the fallen. From lifestyle choices to health issues to simple old age, check out our list of the 15 celebrities that aren't looking too good and see who might be the next shocking celebrity death to make headlines.
15 Ruben Studdard
When Ruben Studdard first appeared on the American Idol stage, it was obvious that he didn't quite look like the typical next music star. His season was a bit unique in Idol history since the runner-up was Clay Aiken, a singer that also didn't have the look of the next big thing in music. Yet, Studdard's buttery voice and gentle spirit won over fans and he took home the coveted title of being the "American Idol." Yet, it was obvious that something needed to be done about his weight. Not only would it help to sell more records if he was seen as more of a heartthrob but it was extremely detrimental to his health. Studdard wound up becoming a contestant on The Biggest Loser and lost an astounding 119 pounds but that doesn't mean he was able to keep the weight off for good. Studdard is still thought of as morbidly obese and the death of Rob & Big's Christopher "Big Black" Boykin should be a wake-up call for Studdard.
14 Johnny Depp
There once was a time when Johnny Depp was the biggest heartthrob in the world and people just couldn't get enough of his "bad boy" persona and eccentric film choices. Yet, it's undeniable that something has drastically changed in the Johnny Depp the world once knew and loved. The eccentricities of the roles he's taken on seem to have morphed with his regular self and there have been astounding reports on the lifestyle choices he's made in his personal life. His marriage with Amber Heard ended scandalously, with Heard accusing him of physical abuse. There was also a video that surfaced that showed him belligerent and acting erratically while lashing out at Heard in their kitchen. While he's never kept it a secret that he's fond of wine, his behavior seems a little more alarming than just having a propensity towards liquor.
13 Betty White
Betty White has been the recipient of practically every award in Hollywood, especially when it comes to Lifetime Achievement awards. Her career has been unparalleled by any other and she is still considered one of the most successful TV actors of all time. New roles seem to constantly be made for White and the world continues to fall in love with her time and time again. In January 2017, White turned 95-years-old and had a giant celebration that brought all of Hollywood's A-list together to show their appreciation for this legendary actress. While she is definitely far more agile and vibrant than most people in their '90s, that doesn't exactly mean that she is still at the peak of her career. Even those in the fittest of health can be struck down and there is no telling how much longer the world will be able to enjoy Betty White as one of its living legends.
12 Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken has starred in a number of memorable films over the length of his career, including Annie Hall, Kings of New York and Catch Me If You Can. He's always been a favorite to play the "tough guy" in films but has also proven that he can portray the tender side to a character. Unlike other actors that seem to disappear in their old age, Walken seems to have had an amazing amount of luck getting consistent roles. He was featured in two films that were released in 2016 and he is still thought of as a respected actor in Hollywood. However, he isn't exactly in the prime of his life. At the age of 74-years-old, Walken's most recent appearances have caused many to realize just how much he's aged. He looks far frailer than he used to and he no longer has that same vibrant aura about him from his earlier years.
11 Robert Duvall
Although Robert Duvall first made his big screen debut in the early 1960s, he is probably best remembered for his role as Tom Hagen in The Godfather film series. Although all of the cast was much younger when the first Godfather film was released, Duvall still looked much older due to his hair loss. Duvall actually lost his hair at an early age so he's looked much older in most of his films. Despite his growing age, Duvall has had quite a stellar acting career in his later years. One of his most heralded films of his career came in 2014 when he starred alongside Robert Downey Jr. in The Judge. A year later, Duvall starred in the western film, Wild Horses. However, he hasn't been seen much since then and it has made people wonder whether or not he is still in good health. At the ripe old age of 86, Duvall is one of those Hollywood legends that some fear may not last much longer.
10 Al Pacino
There aren't many actors that can boast having the same success that Al Pacino has achieved throughout his long career on the big screen. When he first appeared in film with his 1969 film, Me, Natalie, there was obviously something quite special about him as an actor. Yet, the world didn't truly see how good he actually was until he appeared in the first installment of The Godfather film series in 1972. Although he went on to star in a number of mobster films, he was by no means a one-trick pony. From Scent of a Woman to Devil's Advocate, it seemed like Al Pacino could do no wrong. However, it has been quite some time since Pacino looked like the same fresh-faced young man that played Michael Corleone. In fact, some have begun to wonder how much longer he will remain in good enough health to continue being seen as a viable leading man in Hollywood.
9 Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins starting appearing in film in the late 1960s and consistently found work as a leading man in Hollywood. Yet, he is probably best known for his portrayal in The Silence of the Lambs film series. While he was utterly convincing in that character, he proved he had an incredible acting range through other films like The Remains of the Day and Meet Joe Black. Throughout his long and successful career, Hopkins garnered a huge amount of respect as an actor. He famously made an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show where she actually gave him a telephone book to read aloud and she listened with utter admiration. It's easy to forget that Red Dragon released in theaters 15 years ago and he will be turning 80-years-old on December 31, 2017. With his growing age, it's hard to imagine that he was the same man that was able to evoke intense fear as Hannibal Lecter.
8 Jack Nicholson
Having just turned 80-years-old, Jack Nicholson has had a long career that stems from his first big screen appearance in the late 1950s. He quickly began solidifying himself as a leading man and churned out film after film, with many being heralded for his performance. He is probably best known for his appearances in Chinatown, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The Shining but that doesn't mean his only successes were early on in his career. Nicholson continued to evolve as an actor and it seemed like he grew with each new role. While other actors had trouble transitioning into the later stages of their lives, Nicholson excelled in films like The Departed and The Bucket List. On top of his increased age, Nicholson is known for indulging in habits that aren't always good for his health. From enjoying a good drink or a cigar to the alleged use of Quaaludes in the 70s, it stands to reason that Nicholson has had some major wear-and-tear over the years.
7 Richard Simmons
The celebrity world has always been known to house some eccentric characters. From Jim Carrey to the dearly departed, Robin Williams, the world has always embraced the celebrities that weren't afraid to go all out for their fans. While Richard Simmons wasn't exactly a film star or a standup comedian, he was definitely considered a celebrity as a fitness guru. He was so passionate about changing people's lives and even maintained the Slimmons workout for those looking to get fit with him at his studio. Yet, three years ago, Simmons didn't show up for work and completely secluded himself from the world. There was even a podcast on the "missing" Richard Simmons, including a variety of conspiracy theories on what was going on with him. In April 2017, Simmons finally reached out from the shadows after being hospitalized for severe indigestion. His statement ended with, "I'm sure I will be feeling good and back home in a couple of days," but fans are still worried that he may be sicker than he wants to let on.
6 Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds was once thought of as a major sex symbol in Hollywood and has starred in a number of memorable films. From Smokey and the Bandit to Boogie Nights, even when Reynolds began showing his age he remained one of the most handsome men in Hollywood. Yet, all of that changed once the actor made an appearance at Philadelphia's Wizard World Comic Con in 2015. He looked frail, walked with a cane and seemed completely unrecognizable from his former self. It was rumored that he had a number of health issues due to the fact that he performed many of his own stunts during his career, which led to a severe back injury that required surgery in 2009. From the weight loss to the decreased mobile function, it seems lucky that he has been able to make it into his 80s at all.
5 Ian McKellen
There aren't many actors that can boast having such a successful career during the later stages of their life like Ian McKellen. Most actors would only dream of being able to land a role in one iconic film, much less multiple franchises. On top of having a stellar roster of memorable roles throughout his career, McKellen also starred as Gandalf the Grey in The Lord of the Rings film series and Magneto in the X-Men franchise. Yet, it shouldn't come as a surprise that McKellen would be able to play Sci-Fi and mystical characters since his age gives him a distinct look that's perfect for those types of roles. However, McKellen is pushing on 80-years-old, which is the equivalent of life expectancy for those in America. Unless he truly does have the abilities of Gandalf the Grey, there are no guarantees that he will have much more time in good health.
4 Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman was one of the many celebrities that was the victim of a death hoax on the Internet. A news story began circulating that Hackman had passed away at the age of 85, even though he was 84 at the time and alive and well. The story circulated in January of 2015 but was revised to read that the actor was retired rather than "gone." Hackman is currently 87-years-old and doesn't seem to be too concerned about having to churn out more and more films. With his stellar career, he has already laid the foundation for his legacy on the big screen. Yet, it's hard to deny that 87-years-old is definitely past his prime. The most recent photos of him have shown a much more frail appearance, which is a big difference from his former strong and broad-shouldered look.
3 Clint Eastwood
It's hard to imagine that Clint Eastwood will be turning 87-years-old this year, especially since there are many that still remember him from his glory days making Westerns. From A Fistful of Dollars to Dirty Harry, no one could play a cowboy gunman the way Eastwood personified it on the big screen. As Eastwood matured in age, he continued to stun audiences with his intense character roles but he also became quite established as a filmmaker. There have been numerous actors that have thanked Eastwood for helping them to achieve awards for their own performances, including Morgan Freeman thanking him during his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards for his portrayal in Million Dollar Baby. However, the focus of the media attention has started to shift in recent years and it seems like his son, Scott Eastwood, is becoming the newest "It" person in Hollywood. It seems like Clint Eastwood's time is coming to an end and there's no telling how much more he has left in him.
2 Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow began his career on the big screen in the 1950s but many people know him from the roles he attained later in life. he's starred alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio. His most recent appearances have been in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and HBO's Game of Thrones. It's not new for Game of Thrones to replace one of its key actors from one season to the next but Max von Sydow's emergence as the Three-Eyed Raven did cause a bit of a stir. As a prestigious and well-respected actor, his inclusion into the series completely elevated the show. Yet, some have wondered whether or not that was a wise decision. At the age of 88-years-old, there is definitely a fear that he might die before the series concludes. This is exactly what happened to Richard Harris, the actor that portrayed Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise but was replaced in the series upon his death.
1 Sean Connery
There was a time when Sean Connery was thought of as the most debonair and handsome man on the planet. His portrayal of James Bond was the standard by which all future 007 films sought to attain. Yet, he wasn't completely outshined by this character and went on to appear in numerous other films throughout his career. During his older years, Connery was able to reinvent himself as an actor and played in a number of iconic films like the Indiana Jones film series and Medicine Man. In 1999, he proved that he still had the chops to portray a leading man that could still get the young and beautiful women. Entrapment was one of the first times the world began fascinating over Catherine Zeta-Jones on the big screen and Connery's incredible charisma showed that his age didn't hinder his appeal. Although Connery was the victim of a death hoax on the Internet, he is still alive and kicking at 86-years-old. With his aged look and frail form, it's not looking too good for this former James Bond actor.
Sources: Daily Mail, People, Hollywood Life


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AMD Radeon R9 Nano review: A powerful taste of the PC's incredible shrinking future
More comparisons: The @AMDRadeon R9 Nano vs. a AA battery and a #2 pencil. pic.twitter.com/enjHx7pD7j— Brad Chacos (@BradChacos) September 2, 2015
It's small.
The Nano takes its design cues from AMD's other flagship, the also $650, water-cooled Radeon R9 Fury X. The Nano features a black metal shroud with a soft-touch aluminum finish, with RADEON emblazoned in bright red across its front and outer edge. It lacks a backplate, however, and for cooling it sticks to a single fan integrated in the shroud, sitting atop a card-length heat sink with horizontal fins. The GPU itself stays chilly thanks to a hybrid flattened-heatpipe/vapor-chamber solution. There's even a dedicated copper heatpipe just for the Nano's voltage regulator module.
Now that's a cooler. The Radeon R9 Nano's cooler, to be exact.
Our deep dive into the Nano's design shines even more light on its inner workings, but the important part is that the cooling setup works well, as you'll see once we wade into benchmarks. That's a good thing, because AMD says customized Nanos from its graphics vendor partners (like Asus and Sapphire) won't necessarily be available. If they ever are, it'll be at least three months after launch—and even then, third-party vendors won't be allowed to touch the GPU's base specs.
Speaking of which, those specs are no joke. The Radeon R9 Nano packs the same full-fat, 4096 stream processor-strong Fiji graphics processor as the Fury X, along with the same 4GB of HBM. The Nano's GPU isn't an exact mirror of its bigger sibling, however: In order to squeeze Fiji into a mITX form factor without liquid cooling, AMD reduced the clock speed of the Nano's GPU enough to allow the card to consume a mere 175 watts of energy over a single 8-pin power connector. The Fury X, on the other hand, requires two 8-pin connectors and 275W.
The AMD Radeon R9 Nano's specs. Click on image to enlarge.
There's more to it than the listed specs, however. On paper, the Fury X is clocked at 1050MHz, while the Radeon R9 Nano hits up to 1000MHz—but the Nano uses an aggressive version of AMD's PowerTune technology to dynamically adjust the clock speeds to meet the card's thermal and power targets. Observing real-time clock specs for the Nano using GPU-Z, it ran at 650MHz to 680MHz in the Furmark benchmark (which both AMD and Nvidia call a "power virus"), typically 859MHz to 926MHz in 3DMark's Fire Strike (though it dropped to 700MHz during the last, most stressful scene), and 852MHz to 917MHz in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
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New Caledonia is made up of a main island, the Grande Terre, and several smaller islands, the Belep archipelago to the north of the Grande Terre, the Loyalty Islands to the east of the Grande Terre, the Île des Pins to the south of the Grande Terre, and the Chesterfield Islands and Bellona Reefs further to the west.
The Grande Terre is by far the largest of the islands, and the only mountainous island. It has an area of 16,372 square kilometres (6,321 sq mi), and is elongated northwest-southeast, 350 kilometres (217 mi) in length and 50 to 70 kilometres (31-44 mi) wide. A mountain range runs the length of the island, with five peaks over 1,500 meters (4,900 ft). The highest point is Mont Panié at 1,628 meters (5,341 ft) elevation .
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New Caledonia from spaceNew Caledonia lies astride the Tropic of Capricorn, between 19° and 23° south latitude. The climate of the islands is tropical, and rainfall is highly seasonal, brought by trade winds that usually come from the east. Rainfall averages about 1,500 millimetres (59 in) yearly on the Loyalty Islands, 2,000 millimetres (79 in) at low elevations on eastern the Grande Terre, and 2,000-4,000 millimetres (79-157.5 in) at high elevations on the Grande Terre. The western side of the Grande Terre lies in the rain shadow of the central mountains, and rainfall averages 1,200 millimetres (47 in) per year.
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- FirstNet to play a 'very, very significant' role in AT&T plans for broadband, smart cities, IoT, exec says
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'ÄãPublic-safety communications is the focus of AT&T's deployment of the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), but the carrier giant also expects the initiative to generate key benefits in smart cities and other key growth areas beyond the first-responder community, according to an AT&T executive.
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And those coverage and capacity benefits associated with deploying the FirstNet system will not be limited serving the first-responder community, Stephens said. AT&T also has a total of 40 MHz of unused spectrum in the AWS-3 and WCS bands that it plans to deploy as it builds out coverage utilizing the Band 14 coverage from FirstNet.
"When we climb the tower to put on the 700 [MHz equipment associated with the FirstNet deployment], we're going to go ahead and climb the tower and put on the AWS-3 and the WCS," Stephens said. "So, we'll have tremendous efficiencies in costs, because we'll only have to climb the tower once, but we'll get three bands of spectrum put in place."
"That's a tremendous capacity capability and speed-enhancement opportunity for us. It will benefit the first responders, and we're thrilled with that. But it will also benefit every one of our customers. In the United States, where we've gone to unlimited [data offerings] as a competitive aspect of our business, capacity is going to be critical."
AT&T also plans to coordinate its FirstNet deployment with its other broadband network initiatives, including widespread fiber deployment for access and backhaul purposes, as well as densification of cell sites to support 5G initiatives that are designed to enable Internet of Things (IoT) and smart-cities services, according to Stephens.
"We're doing this at the same time that we're expanding and looking into our 5G evolution, and we're utilizing our fiber build, both to the prem [premises] and to business-customer locations," Stephen said. "So, we'll be able to coordinate this as one build and take advantage of the existing fiber—the deep fiber we already have in our network. But then, as we're building new fiber, coordinate that with this great [FirstNet] build.
"We sincerely believe that this will not only give us a great opportunity to serve first responders but also give us a great opportunity to continue our lead in connected devices and the Internet of Things in the support of healthcare devices, in the support of logistics and monitoring and a whole host of businesses that we're already in. It's very, very significant."
In recent years, FirstNet officials have cited such synergies as a key component to the successful deployment of the NPSBN, as all industry experts agreed that the $7 billion that Congress allocated to FirstNet would not be enough to build and operate a sustainable nationwide broadband network.


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We know you know about Moorish, and you know we know about Moorish, but we thought it was time to review some of the old favourites in Norwich, just so you know that we know what you know! Since Moorish opened a few years ago they have cemented themselves into the hearts and stomachs of Norwich residents, they have a loyal customer base and from what I hear even some daily lunchtime visitors. Situated in the heart of the bustling lanes, and with their fresh food and bright ambience, they were just what Norwich needed at the time, and we'd be lost without them.
I went in for some lunch Wednesday, I went for a pitta but you can have mezze if you don't fancy the bread, I fancied the bread. The pittas are stuffed full of salad and sauces of your choosing, I had tahini and chili, and more chilis on the side...I like chilis! I also had a homemade lemonade with mint and a vegan millionaires shortbread, they insisted I try one and who am I to argue?
It's always difficult to know how to eat your pitta, go for the grab? delicately pick with a fork? mixture? The salad is delicious and fresh and the falafel is crisp on the outside and with a nice dry crumbly texture inside, perfection. There is seating upstairs and downstairs but I chose to eat outside, even though it was chilly it is still one of the best places to sit and watch the world go by, you're guaranteed to see at least ten of your friends. The lemonade with mint was the perfect palate cleanser before I began the caramel slice, I'm not usually one for dessert and I might add I had finished ALL of my pitta, however the slice was worth the full stomach, a really light base with a peanut butter caramel substitute and rich chocolate top, yum. I then waddled off to do the school run, thanks Moorish, we love you!


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Wow; what a trip! I love that you're doing this on your own. How cool is that?!!!
Have a wonderful and safe ride. I look forward to reading your blog.
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Now I'm sitting in Logan, waiting for a plane to Toulouse...Leaving today for three weeks of solo cycling to explore the Pyrenees Atlantiques, finishing in the Hautes Pyrenees with a climb up Col du Tourmalet. ... what could be better?? I am hoping for a leisurely journey, enjoying traveling by bike to experience the Pays Basque and Béarn, of the French Pyrenees: the region of an ancient culture, full of historic sites, art and architure, culture and food ... and of course, magnificent landscapes, beautiful small roads, and loads of climbing. I've been enjoying TE forum and hope some of you will follow along, and add your comments. I will post photos and reports as I go at my site. Www.susancycling.blogspot.com. Happy pedalling!
Wow; what a trip! I love that you're doing this on your own. How cool is that?!!!
Have a wonderful and safe ride. I look forward to reading your blog.
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Sounds fabulous! Have a great trip.
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Enjoy your wonderful cycling trip!
That spends like a wonderful trip! I've done a couple of similar trips in other parts of France, but not in the Pyrenees, yet! I hope you have a great time. I look forward to reading your blog.
Thanks everyone! My bike and I made it through the flights fine and without damage. I'm tired but so glad to be here in Toulouse. St. Jean de Luz by train tomorrow.


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I was born and spent my early childhood in Detroit. My early education was in the Owen Elementary School.
The first what was the most wondrous of principals. She bought John Phillips Sousa to our school, as well as Rin Tin Tin, the dog. While most students were impressed by the dog, Sousa became another, what. Sousa was responsible for my early interest in music.
A broken collar bone from a tumbling accident caused me to become a soloist for a parents program. This led to the opportunity for me to become a member of the Boys' Choir at the Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral.
This was another what, because it led to lifelong singing in choirs that included a growing interest in music, and the support of it (music). However, due to my collarbone injury, it was necessary to visit the Detroit hospital with my father.
After each visit to the hospital, we would get a sandwich at Staffer's and visit a court where the fatal study hall fire was being heard, another what.
I decided that I would get a degree and become a lawyer.
As a young teen, we moved to Port Huron. I graduated from Port Huron High School in January of 1936. I immediately began pursuing the idea of a scholarship, since I knew it would be a financial responsibility.
I learned that the University of Chicago would test scholarship applicants that spring in Detroit. I applied, took the test, passed it and was accepted for a scholarship, a real what.
However, later that summer, I got a letter from the university stating that due to the depression, my scholarship would have to be canceled. Now what?
I decided that we would arrange to meet Florence Weiss, Port Huron High School's Assistant Principal, for help.
She listened to my tale of woe as we stood in front of the wide staircase that led from the first floor out to the street. At that time, we were outside of what was the high school. It is now the present day St. Clair County Community College Administrative building (main building).
Weiss told my father, "This young man must continue his education."
Her suggestion was I should enroll in the then Port Huron Junior College that fall. It was another what.
The next two years were inspirational and instructive. It confirmed my desire to continue. While not an outstanding student, I did well in all efforts to learn to read and speak French and Spanish.
Especially impressive were my experiences in the extracurricular clubs and activities. I served in several clubs with leadership positions. They (clubs) were of such a number, and considering I was also working outside the college, that several times the dean felt he had to admonish me for my involvements. It was truly another what.
In conclusion I would like to say that the St. Clair County Community College is an educational opportunity that is the best path for most students. It is less expensive by far. It also eases the transition from high school experiences to that of college levels of instruction.
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Bringing Up Baby (1938)
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Story: Eccentric heiress Susan Vance (Katharine Hepburn) steals a dinosaur bone from absent-minded paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant), forcing him to track her down to her Connecticut farm. Along the way he runs into trouble with the authorities and a possible sponsor for his museum, and ends up looking after Susan's pet leopard, 'Baby'.
Starring: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, Charlie Ruggles, May Robson, Walter Catlett, Tala Birell, Ward Bond, Fritz Feld, Barry Fitzgerald, Jonathan Hale, George Irving, Leona Roberts, Virginia Walker
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Music by: Roy Webb
Produced by: Howard Hawks
Written by: Dudley Nichols, Hagar Wilde
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MONTREAL, MAY 18, 2016 Similar to their high school peers, students at Edward Murphy School in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve recently embarked on their own Spirit Quest, allowing them to get in touch with their inner selves.
Organized by Spiritual and Community Animator Rocco Speranza, the spiritual journey took them through their school community and neighbourhood, allowing them to interact with local citizens, visit local green spaces and parks, honour fallen veterans and visit community groups and organizations whom aid those in need.
Along the way, students also emphasized their dedication to their environment by picking up trash and litter as well as by distributing plants to individuals and organizations.
In this era of extreme stimulation of every kind it is important that we help our students to stop, reflect and recognize what is truly important in their lives and the lives of others and how to bring out the best in themselves and in others, said Speranza. It is important to continue building on the positive relationships and projects that the school has established with its community partners located within the community.
The Edward Murphy Spirit Quest began with an opening ceremony at the school with honoured guests Chief Top Leaf and Socio Community Police Officer Benoit Joly. Closing ceremonies took place at Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Mercier City Hall with host and borough Mayor Réal Ménard.
This spiritual journey allowed them to create experiences that will aid them in developing the positive virtues and character traits that they have been learning, added Speranza.
A special thank you to SPVM PDQ 48 Chief, Pierre Landry, his officers and Socio Community Officer Benoit Joly. Thank you to the STM inspectors who guided us, Metro Plus Domaine, Le Gemo, Frank Fleuriste, The Knights Of Columbus Anjou Council 5321, Montreal City Langelier Library, the Canadian Forces, Principal Franca Cristiano and the staff of Edward Murphy School, Mayor Réal Ménard and his staff, and Chief Top Leaf for making this event memorable, successful and spiritual for our students.
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September 25, 2018 - Latest: What has happened to markets this year? by Darius McDermott
16th May 2011
From the Independent, how the UK manufacturing committee is trying to urge the government to reject the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee, as the changes will have little environmental benefit and will be damaging to the economy.
EEF warns against higher emission cuts
The Telegraph is reporting on how the euro and Greek debt restructuring will be affected by the IMF head being arrested.
IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest costs Europe key ally in Greek debt talks
The Independent is discussing DSK's recent arrest as well, and how his private life should not affect his professional life but in cases such as this, it inevitably does.
A charismatic intellectual who is no stranger to scandal
Also in the Telegraph, how economic growth, or lack of, has caused a decline in consumer spending and real household disposable incomes.
Consumer spending 'to remain subdued for another nine years'
The New York Times is looking behind the face of Greek debt to how it is actually affecting the people of Greece.
Money Troubles Take Personal Toll in Greece
The Guardian is discussing whether the commodity boom has come to an end and the Glencore floatation may well mark the moment.
Glencore could dynamite the commodity boom
Also in the Guardian in disparity between top earners and the rest of the country, by the high pay commission and how to create a more equal society, for example, shareholders to have a direct say on pay and bonus packages.
Pay gap widening to Victorian levels
From the BBC News, how lack of communication can cause problems. Yahoo and Alibaba's public spat caused share prices to fall last week.
Yahoo and Alibaba say they will negotiate after spat
The Wall Street Journal on how some of the world wealthiest are trying to help the environment and sustainability.
The Planet Savers. Protecting the environment has never been a popular cause for philanthropists, but that is changing
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The road to fame is littered with those who failed to make a dent in the entertainment industry. For many performers, relying on pure talent alone is enough to get their foot in the door in Hollywood, and they are able to make the most of their opportunities. Others may elect to dive right in to more provocative roles, hoping that their willingness to bare it all will give them an edge on their competition. While many famous performers have been able to achieve massive fame and popularity in both avenues, nothing is set in stone for new talent. There is no blueprint for making it in the entertainment industry, and sadly, many dreams are left unfulfilled.
Looking at some of the biggest names in Hollywood, it is interesting to see how they got where they are, and how they have managed to keep their careers going after their big breaks. A number of these women refuse to do nude work in films, and I can't really blame them. I can't imagine my naked self being on display for the world to see. Though these aren't all nude scenes, they are incredibly provocative, and have left little to the imagination of viewers. Each entry on this list has become a force in the entertainment industry, and has left viewers astounded in the process. So, allow me to pollute your mind, and give you some pretty handy information on some of the hottest stars in Hollywood, and their roles that cranked up the heat.
15 Sofia Vergara, Soul Plane (2004)
As one of the stars of the hit show Modern Family, Sofia Vergara has been a household name for a number of years. Modern Family is one the most popular and well-received shows in recent memory, and Vergara is a huge reason why. Outside of her work on television, the Columbian beauty has also starred in a number of hit films, and one film in particular left viewers speechless.
In the comedy Soul Plane, Vergara has limited time on screen, but still left a major impression on audiences everywhere. For the most part, Soul Plane was a pretty forgettable film, but Vergara's cockpit scene with a few music legends is a thing you need to see to believe. If you think she's hot, do yourself a favor and watch the scene for yourself. As for the rest of the film, well, you can go ahead and act like it never happened.
14 Scarlett Johansson, Don Jon (2013)
Having done a recent article on this lovely lady, I can confidently say that Scarlett Johansson is as beautiful as they come. Very few people possess the beauty and the talent that she has, and her films are better for it. Her filmography is littered with huge box office hits, and over the years, she has become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Johansson's most successful roles have come in family-friendly movies like The Jungle Book and The Avengers, but that hasn't stopped the actress from spicing it up on the big screen, much to the delight of fans.
Back in 2013, Scarlett Johansson had men everywhere itching for more when she starred in the film Don Jon. Her sexually-charged performance as the character Barbara Sugarman really took me by surprise, and most men seemed to fall in love with the actress even more. Her character's use of seduction in the film was incredible, and she delivered a fantastic performance.
13 Charlize Theron, The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Having earned most every major award that an actress can achieve in her career, Charlize Theron has displayed her talents for a number of years, and she has had a hand in making some truly incredible films. Her filmography is the very definition of diverse, and the actress has shown that she is able to deliver a stellar performance regardless of the film's genre. While Theron does have a natural beauty that makes her easy on the eyes, her utilization of her sex appeal helped take her career to another level.
Though she had some films under her belt, Theron's role in 1997's The Devil's Advocate was a huge success, and helped the actress reach the next tier of fame. The film had an incredibly talented cast, and Theron was more than able to hold her own. The film made 152 million dollars, so I'm sure that most of you have seen it. For those that haven't, brace yourself for a whole new side of Charlize Theron.
12 Jennifer Aniston, The Break-Up (2006)
Ever since the 1990s, the world has had a near unhealthy infatuation with Jennifer Aniston. Her hairstyles while on the show Friends helped define the 1990s, and the actress has remained a sex symbol in Hollywood after all these years. After the conclusion of Friends, Aniston continued to find success in the film industry, and is one of the few actors from the show to do so. While her roles have fallen on varying sides of the spectrum, Aniston really set the world on fire with one in particular.
In 2006, Aniston starred in the romantic comedy The Break-Up with her then boyfriend Vince Vaughn. Rumors began swirling that the actress was doing a nude scene in the film, and the people were ready to feast their eyes on something they've only dreamed about. While Aniston is nude in the scene, I'm here to tell you that you merely get teased. Nevertheless, the film made 205 million dollars, and was pretty funny.
11 Angelina Jolie, Gia (1998)
As one of the most prolific and most respected actresses in Hollywood, Angelina Jolie is no stranger to being in the public eye. Photographers and media outlets jump on every chance they get to snap new photos of the actress, and for good reason. Jolie has maintained a level of beauty that most people don't even come close to. The polarizing figure has had an incredible career so far, and she continues to churn out films that are box office successes. While her biggest success came in the form of a Disney film, Jolie has quite the provocative past in her filmography.
Perhaps there is no better example of this than her work in the film Gia. Jolie has appeared semi-nude in a number of films, but Gia took things to a whole new level. Sure, and argument can be made that Original Sin is hotter, but I feel that Gia is in a league of its own. If you're going to give this film a watch, be sure to do it while you're alone, as I'm sure your mother wouldn't approve.
10 Megan Fox, Jennifer's Body (2009)
Megan Fox possesses a rare beauty that really helped her kickstart her career in Hollywood. Beauty aside, a performer needs talent to sustain a career, and Fox has shown more than enough talent in her films to keep her career going 16 years after her first film role. While the actress hasn't needed to utilize her sexuality to attract legions of fans to theaters, the times when she has have provided quite the buzz in Hollywood, and have kept her in the headlines. The actress has starred in a couple of huge movie franchises, and her films have made an incredible amount of money.
Fox is best known for her work in Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but her performance in Jennifer's Body really turned heads. Overall, the film did very little at the box office and was mainly ignored by critics. What made this film so enticing to those looking for a late night rental at Blockbuster Video was the insanely provocative performance by Fox. Needless to say, it does not disappoint.
9 Natalie Portman, Black Swan (2010)
As one of the most beautiful women to make her way through both the Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe, Natalie Portman is the ultimate beauty for nerds everywhere. The talented performer also happens to be an Academy Award winner, making her one of the most talented and respected performers in the entertainment industry. What amplifies her beauty is her intelligence, and Portman's studies at Harvard University are a major indication of just how smart she truly is.
If you're looking for some of the steamiest work in Portman's filmography, look no further than the role which netted her an Oscar. In the film Black Swan, she, along with Mila Kunis, dial up the heat on audiences, and deliver some of their raciest work to date. Though some of the film's scenes border on the line of being too much, people weren't complaining a single bit when the film was released, and both performers received some serious acclaim for their work.
8 Mila Kunis, Friends With Benefits (2011)
Having touched on her work in the film Black Swan in my previous entry, it may have been obvious that I would be including Mila Kunis on my list. After all, her work in that film was incredibly racy, and she is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. After breaking out on the television show That '70s Show, Mila Kunis has done an incredible job of delivering stellar performances, as well as starring in movies that have garnered some serious cash at the box office. While she isn't exactly known for her racy roles, there's one in particular that had the media buzzing.
Back in 2011, the subject of sexual relationships without emotional involvement seemed to be a popular topic, and there were a couple of films released that year about the subject. For Mila, she would star in the film Friends With Benefits, much to the delight of audiences everywhere. Now, some of the more provocative scenes in the film may seem tame when compared to Basic Instinct, but I assure you they are well worth the watch.
7 Jessica Alba, The Killer Inside Me (2010)
If we're being honest here, I've had a huge crush on Jessica Alba ever since I saw her in the film P.U.N.K.S. when I was a kid. As I grew older, she continued to act in a number of movies that I loved, and that did absolutely nothing to curb my crush on the beauty. Alba is another performer who found some success in comic book films like Fantastic Four and Sin City, making her a nerd's dream as well. Some of her best acting work can be found on her former series Dark Angel, which ran for a couple of years.
Though her most popular roles haven't included an abundance of provocative moments, her performance in The Killer Inside Me came as quite a shock to viewers in the best way possible. Sure, Alba has appeared in scenes that require some hot moments, but the work she did in The Killer Inside Me is on another level than that of her past work.
6 Jessica Biel, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
When I was younger and the world was still in front of me, I was a huge fan of Adam Sandler, and would rush to theaters to see his latest comedy films. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry was no different, especially because it was going to have Jessica Biel in it. It seemed that Biel could do no wrong in her earlier career, and the actress managed to compile an impressive list of roles in film and television. Her initial claim to fame was acting in the role of a religious character, and her performance in this film was nothing less than divine.
Now, do understand that I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry is an Adam Sandler film, so don't expect any nudity. Sandler's films, while mainly for adults, can also be enjoyed by a younger audience. Having said that, Biel reveals quite a lot of skin in the flick, and I for one was all the happier for it.
5 Amy Adams, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Now that the DC Extended Universe is fully underway, fans everywhere are patiently waiting for the next film in the series to be released. Despite their poor receptions, the films have generated a ton of money, and have pleased a small number of fans in the process. Having made a splash in Man of Steel as Lois Lane, Amy Adams returned for the highly anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to reprise the role, and to help further the overall story of the DC Extended Universe.
For the most part, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was ripped apart by critics, but most felt that Adams did an exceptional job (minus being the damsel in distress far too often). The film was a bit slow and dull, but Lois Lane and Superman having a bathtub rendezvous helped steam things up. It was a brief but memorable scene, and to be honest felt a bit out of place in the film which had a pretty dark tone.
4 Margot Robbie, The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
As one of the brightest new stars in Hollywood, Margot Robbie has been on fire the last several years. Her film choices seem to be netting a bounty while they are in theaters, and her performances in those films never fail to impress critics and audiences alike. Like Amy Adams, Robbie is part of the DC Extended Universe, and has helped Harley Quinn become one of the hottest properties in the entertainment industry. The Australian beauty is incredibly unique, and is blazing ahead in the movie business, leaving most of her contemporaries in her dust.
In 2011, the actress put the world on notice with her performance in the film The Wolf of Wall Street. Scene after scene, Robbie is able to captivate the attention of everyone watching, and she looked amazing in the process. While she does appear nude in the film, the Australian's semi-nude scenes were equally impressive, and she left the masses speechless in the process.
3 Halle Berry, Monster's Ball (2001)
At one point in time, Halle Berry was one of the biggest stars on the planet, and she delivered some knockout performances that garnered her some incredible acclaim and some impressive awards. She had very few women that could compete with her looks and talent, and was on top of the world, even becoming a Bond girl. Unlike most actresses on this list, Berry has a knack for appearing in some incredibly provocative roles, so choosing just one was a daunting task.
With all her roles considered, I would have to say that her performance in Monster's Ball erased what little you had left to imagine. Now, Swordfish (which also came out in 2001) was a close second, but Monster's Ball seems like the clear choice. I won't elaborate in detail about it, but you may want to use some discretion while watching that film. Sexuality aside, Monster's Ball is excellent, and Berry won an Academy Award for her amazing performance.
2 Amber Heard, The Informers (2008)
After appearing in the stoner comedy classic Pineapple Express in 2008, Amber Heard became an actress to keep an eye on. Her beauty alone was impressive, and her acting in the film was hilarious, as she made a great movie couple with Seth Rogen. Heard continued to act in a number of solid films, and established herself as a pretty popular performer in Hollywood. In 2017, Heard will appear in Justice League, which is one of the year's most anticipated films. Though she may seem like your girl next door, Heard delivered one of the steamiest performances to ever hit the big screen.
Released in the same year as Pineapple Express, The Informers was a far cry from her other film in 2008 both critically and commercially. The Informers was torched by critics, and made very little money at the box office. While she played an aloof high school kid in Pineapple Express, Heard found herself in some compromising scenes in The Informers, and it's hard to imagine that it's the same performer.
1 Jennifer Lawrence, Serena (2014)
Jennifer Lawrence may in fact be the biggest actress in Hollywood at the moment, and it's pretty easy to see why. She has shown the ability to be the face of an incredibly successful film franchise, and has proven to be more talented than the bulk of her contemporaries. Her critical acclaim at such a young age is nearly unparalleled, and each performance by the actress shows improvement from the last. While the actress has played some diverse roles, she has rarely been put in the position of utilizing her sex appeal, though that seems to be coming to an end.
2014 saw the actress star alongside Bradley Cooper in the movie Serena, and Lawrence was nothing short of fantastic. The duo has worked together on several projects, and the chemistry is undeniable. In Serena, the pair cranks up the heat, and gave viewers quite a show. Each of them is incredibly talented, and the movie didn't need to be tasteless for them to get their point across. Serena had very little to like about it, but each performer did a fantastic job in making it watchable.


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Today was a great day for pumpkins! We weighed , measured, compared and even gave them a bath. We were shocked they floated! We also used place value to count the seeds! We put our seeds into groups of ten and then every time we were able to get 100 we put them in a baggy! One person had over 700 seeds!!! We used shapes to carve our faces, too. We found out that the scale we used today was different from the scale we used yesterday! We used a scale to measure weight. We found out that 1,000 gams=1kilogram and that 2 pounds is about 1 kilogram. We also learned that we can uses ounces to measure weight or capacity. We ended the day by starting our "Seed Adventure" stories. We are using a story board like Mike Thaler to create our tale of how a seeds turns into a plant and then back to a seed. Thank you Mrs. Swaisgood and Mrs. Braur for helping today…they got really messy, too!
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I would venture to believe that most people have the qualities to make them a success. Then why are not more of them successful? One observation is; by not following through on actions that they started with. They have victory in sight and then do you want to know what they do? Settle For Mediocrity! Have you ever known someone who was full of immediate action with no ultimate purpose? Their body is moving, their hands are busy, but their destination is unclear! Even when their actions apparently seem right, they show they're not fully aware of where they're going. Since they're not really sure of where they're going, they settle for something less than what they started after. Here's an example: You decide you need to get some area of your life under control. Maybe you decide you need to stop worrying.
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What have you done? You showed "worry" the door, and invited fear in to play footsy with you. And, believe it; fear will cause just as much havoc as worry. They both come from the bottomless pit, and have no business in our thoughts. Listen, even if they are going to lay off a bunch of people at your plant, you can't do a thing about it by fearing it or worrying about it. If it happens, deal with it then; NOT NOW!! And, don't tell yourself you can't stop worrying because it is too serious of a matter and could devastate your livelihood. ! For Crying Out Loud! If you believe that then you're saying that nothing bad has ever happened to you without you first giving it a real good dose of worry before it happened. I tell you right now; many lousy troubles have happened to me, right out of the blue, and I never spent ten seconds worrying about them beforehand. I didn't even know about them. The point is: if troubles are going to happen anyway, we need to know how to deal with them. And, worry and fear is not the way to do it.
Every Dog Has Its Day! You have never fixed anything in your life by worrying about it. If it got better, it's not because you worried about it; it's more than likely because you didn't settle for mediocrity and insisted on full victory. And, sometimes good things just happen. Hallelujah! Now you can understand why some people's actions seem directionless at times. They put all their efforts towards eliminating one obstacle while setting up another. They're like the proverbial "unstoppable object hitting the immovable object." And, then on the way to success, they stop somewhere short and settle for whatever is there at the time. Most of the time, you can be relatively sure, it was some emotion that stopped them short. It was an emotion that started them and it will be an emotion that stops them. Emotions are a funny thing: They can fuel us with enough fire to leap tall buildings, and at the same time, make us feel like it won't happen until pigs fly.
A Fine Kettle Of Fish! What a revolting development. What do we believe? What do we do? No wonder some people seem directionless in their pursuit of their goals. No wonder some people just settle for mediocrity in mid stream just to satisfy those conflicting emotions and shut them up. And, it's a pretty good way to boast success since we didn't follow through to see what would ultimately happen. I'm thinking of too many times in my life as a young man that I stopped in mid stream to take what ever was there and stop the feelings that kept saying; "if you keep going you might not get it; better take what you got now." You know that ole saying, "a bird in the hand?" I didn't want to hear that bird in the hand crap. My head said that to me so many times I was beginning to feel as lucky as the only man in a women's prison with a fist full of pardons. Talk about directionless; and settling for mediocrity. Ah! That's Where The Rub Is! The problem is: someone can get into a habit of "settling", and then that's the real source of the directionless and out of control life. As long as we live in this world, we will have opportunities to "settle" for something of mediocrity.
The more we "settle" the more of a habit it becomes and the more we sub-consciously start expecting a "settling point." We don't think about it and we certainly don't start out with the intention of finding a place to settle. But, when it shows up, and the "bird in the hand" voices start their song and tap dance on our forehead, we say, I know when to hold em, and I know when to fold em, and its time to fold em. The point is: it's not a bad thing to fold em if you can walk away ahead in the game. But, if it becomes an ingrained habit then the folding point will start showing up earlier and earlier till you find yourself folding right after the start. Get To The Bottom Of It! How do you know when to fold? This is not rocket science. It's pretty simple really. Ask yourself a couple of key questions. Can I walk away ahead? Has this thing given me something of value? And most important; has something else presented itself in my life that I can replace this with? For me, if any one of these three questions are "no", then I'm not ready to fold em; especially the last one.
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Mohammad Saeed Al-Shehhi is the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Design District, also known as d3, the region's first community dedicated to the design industry.
Prior to d3, Mohammad held a number of prominent roles within the broadcast sector. For example, in 2008 he was appointed was Deputy CEO at DMI where he was responsible for developing the organisation's corporate strategy and analysing operational and performance efficiencies. He also launched the first DMI native HD channels, developed DMI's state of the art technical infrastructure and led DMI's digital offering. Prior to this, Mohammad was Senior Director of Broadcast Services at du, where he managed the telecommunications company's strategy and growth plans for the broadcast divisions achieving year on year growth of 24% and expanding the growth of du's media and broadcast services regionally.
Mohammad holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the American University of Sharjah, and a Master's degree in Digital Wireless Communications from the University of Leeds. Mohammad is a graduate of EDAAD as well as the Young Arab Leaders programmes. He was also voted amongst the most influential people in the Middle East in Digital Media.


text: A TQ 1-2 here – Another solid run from Lee's horse. Original quote: "Spiritual Star – The first thing to note here is that Paddy doesn't ride – he broke his wrist yesterday. Obviously that's a pain as he was claiming 5lbs and that might make the difference between winning and coming 2nd or 3rd. That said, Robert Winston a more than able deputy and he's good riding these hold-up horses. The horse has been running well of late and fingers crossed the bleeding issues he's had have stopped. Probably ran into one last time when second, but was well clear of the third that day and this doesn't look a better race. Think he's got a nice chance today and will be surprised if he's not in the three at worse!"


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You'll Like This Car If...
Can't fit a Mac truck in your garage? A Ram 3500 with the Cummins diesel is the next best thing.
You May Not Like This Car If...
Dollar for dollar, the Ram is every bit the equal of its Ford and Chevy counterparts. About the only reason we can think of not to go with the Ram would be due to a personal preference for one brand over another.
What's New for 2011
The 2011 Ram Heavy Duty gains two new trims: Laramie Longhorn and Outdoorsman. A more powerful engine lineup helps move the Ram's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) to 22,000 pounds, while new standard features include a vehicle information center and electronic brake controller (SLT, Outdoorsman, Laramie and Power
Wagon.) New options include a navigation radio and a factory spray-in bedliner.
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Based on 33 ratings for the 2011 - 2018 models.
June 27, 2018
Fantastic 3500 with a Cummings Engine!!!
You will not find a better 3500 Dually then the Ram.
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December 27, 2017
Excellent vehicle. Didnt like the Uconnect stuff
Have no complaints other than the Uconnect electronic stuff.
May 19, 2016
very nice truck
Bought in 2014,i enjoy driving the truck,handles well,runs well,tows exceptional...very happy with it....
May 17, 2016
3500 Laramie Longhorn is amazing
I traded in a 2013 3500 Laramie DRW for the 2016 Laramie Longhorn 3500 SRW, what a difference in ride when not hitched up to my 40'...
November 05, 2015
Upgraded from a Ram 2500 to tow 14,000lb 5th Wheel
Comfortable, powerful and handle great while towing 14,000-15000 lbs. I get 20-22 MPH when not towing and between 10.5-12 MPH (based on...
August 08, 2015
Best truck holds value and is a workhorse
This is our fourth Dodge Ram truck and the best we have owned, can haul a large toyhauler with ease and has every creature comfort you...
July 30, 2015
Fine ride, no regrets
This Ram Duelly is remarkably nice, babied only used to pull a car trailer and pulls like theres'nothing behind you. Interior and...
July 29, 2015
best i have owned
i have owned them all and this one is the best. Pulls great, its reliable and the company stands behind it.
June 17, 2015
Best pickup I have owned
I have had Ford, Chevy and GMC. But this Ram is the best one yet. Great Dealer service also.
April 15, 2015
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Ford and Chevy pulled out their big guns in 2010, effectively matching or besting the latest Ram Heavy Duty pickups. Not to be upstaged, Ram once again moves the bar, this time by introducing a newly-improved Cummins diesel. The new High-Output 6.7-liter diesel engine produces an astonishing 800 pound-feet of torque and enables the Ram 3500 to tow up to 22,700 pounds. As heavy-duty pickups still account for nearly one-third of the growing full-size pickup market, the Ram Heavy Duty should continue to be a major player in Chrysler's recovery effort.
You'll Like This Pickup If...
Can't fit a Mac truck in your garage? A Ram 3500 with the Cummins diesel is the next best thing.
You May Not Like This Pickup If...
Dollar for dollar, the Ram is every bit the equal of its Ford and Chevy counterparts. About the only reason we can think of not to go with the Ram would be due to a personal preference for one brand over another.
What's New for 2011
The 2011 Ram Heavy Duty gains two new trims: Laramie Longhorn and Outdoorsman. A more powerful engine lineup helps move the Ram's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) to 22,000 pounds, while new standard features include a vehicle information center and electronic brake controller (SLT, Outdoorsman, Laramie and Power
Wagon.) New options include a navigation radio and a factory spray-in bedliner.
Driving It
Driving Impressions
While we've taken a Ram Power Wagon off-road and even done some towing, the trip that impressed us most was when we did back-to-back comparisons between the 2011 Ram 2500 Crew Cab and its Chevrolet Silverado equivalent. Most agreed the Ram to be visually more attractive, but we were all stunned to discover how it was also head-and-shoulders above the Chevy in the areas of ride comfort, interior quiet and overall refinement. Although the 2500 lacks the new coil-spring rear found in the Ram 1500, the re-tuned suspension and fluid-filled hydro mounts at the rear of the cab do an impressive job of isolating the cabin from the road.
Favorite Features
Ride Comfort
If bouncing around the farm in your Daddy's 1972 Dodge formed your opinion about how trucks should behave, you owe it to yourself to experience the smooth, comfortable ride afforded by the 2011 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks.
Power Wagon
The 2011 Ram Power Wagon is an off-road beast. It's a Hemi-powered 2500 Crew Cab with electric-locking front and rear differentials, electronic disconnecting sway bar, Bilstein shocks, 32-inch tires, skid plates, 4.56 axle ratio for hill climbing and a 12,000-pound winch.
Vehicle Details
While we applaud Ram's use of higher-grade plastics and handsome trim, the best part of the 2011 Ram Heavy Duty's cabin space is the impressively long list of available features. Depending on the trim, the Ram HD can be equipped with heating elements for the steering wheel and rear seats, heated and ventilated front seats, power-adjustable foot pedals – the list goes on and on. The Ram HD's enormous center console can swallow a large laptop computer and a set of hanging files, while the rest of the cab offers cup holders, storage bins and electrical outlets galore. Mega Cab models feature reclining rear seats, while the Crew Cab models offer dual under-floor storage compartments.
The 2011 Ram Heavy Duty is available in three cab styles (Regular, Crew Cab and Mega Cab), two box sizes (6 feet 4 inches and 8 feet) plus single- and dual-rear-wheel configurations. The Ram HD is distinguished from the Ram 1500 by a notably larger grille and taller hood (with stamped louvers) and unique bumpers. When placed next to the next Ford and Chevy heavy duties, we still think the Ram is the most stylish of the three.
Notable Standard Equipment
Standard feature highlights on a base-priced 2011 Ram Heavy Duty ST include air conditioning, tilt steering, six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system, plus front and side-curtain airbags. More basic features include manual windows/locks/mirrors, vinyl seats and black vinyl flooring.
Notable Optional Equipment
The 2011 Ram HD is as tech-savvy as it is tough, with an options list that includes navigation, Bluetooth phone connectivity, Sirius Backseat TV (offering Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network) , USB music connectivity, 30-gigabyte hard drive, 10-speaker Surround Sound, backup sensors and a backup camera (for easier trailer hook-ups). The Ram HD also offers an integrated trailer-brake as standard equipment on SLT, Outdoorsman, Laramie and Power Wagon.
Under the Hood
About 90 percent of Ram HD buyers choose the Cummins Turbo Diesel, which is standard on the 3500, is offered with a choice of six-speed automatic or manual transmissions and includes the segment's only standard exhaust brake (we didn't get to properly evaluate the braking and stability advantages of the exhaust brake, but it sounded great). The new High-Output Cummins Turbo Diesel does not require diesel exhaust fluid and, although horsepower remains unchanged, delivers up to 40 more horsepower at cruising speeds than last year's engine. The lineup also comprises two 4x4 transfer cases (a manual unit standard on 4X4 ST and Power Wagon, an electric unit on all others) and four available axle ratios: 3.42, 3.783, 4.10 or 4.56.
5.7-liter Hemi V8
383 horsepower @ 5600 rpm
400 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/20 (2WD), 13/19 (4WD)
6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel
350 horsepower @ 3000 rpm
800 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1600 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A
Pricing Notes
The 2011 Ram HD starts at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) beginning around $29,000 and climbs all the way to around $60,000 when fully loaded. As the Ram HD trucks are a hot commodity, be sure to check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to get an idea of what others in your area paid for their trucks. As for resale, the Ram 2500 trucks hold slightly lower values than their Ford and Chevrolet counterparts, but the 3500 models are more than capable of holding their own against similarly equipped F-350 and Silverado 3500 models.


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TIE or no tie?
Tie, if you are the head of a new-media company trying to look grown-up enough to merge with one of the world's biggest old-media companies.
No tie, if you are the head of that old-media company trying to look like you can swing with the new.
It did not go unnoticed, to say the least, that at the press conference last week announcing the proposed marriage of America Online and Time Warner, Steven M. Case of AOL, 41, put on a tie and Gerald M. Levin of Time Warner, 60, took his off. Maybe they should have e-mailed each other that morning. Maybe they did and the whole thing was a public relations ploy. Unlikely, since one man looked so much more powerful than the other. It was clear who was buying whom.
For years we've been hearing that the traditional uniform of male power was over. Casual Fridays gave way to casual summers to polo-and-chinos year-round at Wall Street firms like American Express. Cybernerds made it cool to wear ''I'm With Microsoft, Stupid'' T-shirts to big meetings.
But it seems that reports of the tie's death have been greatly exaggerated. At the men's wear shows in Milan last week, Prada and Gucci walked suits and ties down the runway. Dolce & Gabbana, a house known for shunning such formality, also knotted ties on its models. Hot designers are now telling us we really do want to wear ties. Ideally, very expensive ones.Continue reading the main story
So what's an aspiringly hip guy to do? Start wearing them to the office on Fridays, at the risk of being asked repeatedly if he has a job interview? When he goes out at night to tie one on, should he tie one on?
Say, for instance, a young Silicon Alley entrepreneur wanted to spend some of his I.P.O. loot at a four-star French restaurant. Le Cirque 2000 still calls for a jacket and tie. But at Le Bernardin, ties are optional, the new dress code meaning, ''We'd rather you wore a tie, but if you're rich enough to pay $250 for a Burgundy, please step right this way, sir.'' Even La Cote Basque gave up the good fight a year ago, because, said Jean-Paul Zaremba, the manager, ''We were running out of ties to give people.''
Ties peaked in the early 1990's. Gerald Anderson, executive director of the Neckwear Association of America, said that sales swelled during the 80's power-tie era, then crescendoed with the creative-executive look that called for novelties like the Jerry Garcia tie: Dead from the neck down.
The total number of ties sold is down since then, from about 117 million in 1994 to 105 million in 1998, Mr. Anderson said. But in dollar terms, sales are up, from about $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion. Fewer men are buying ties, but they're buying more expensive ones. ''The people who bought $15 to $20 ties went casual,'' Mr. Anderson said. Maybe so, but the average price of a tie has risen from $13.16 to $15.16 -- news that may shock shoppers whose idea of a cheap tie is $80 at a Barneys New York half-price sale.
Did Mr. Levin blow his big media moment by not wearing one? ''Of course I would say he did,'' Mr. Anderson said. ''Because there was Case looking like a million bucks. More than that, I guess.''
Jason Calacanis, the editor and chief executive of The Silicon Alley Reporter, which covers the new media industry in New York, put the contrast between the younger Mr. Case and the elder Mr. Levin more bluntly: ''Retired people don't need to wear ties.''
In the early 90's, slackers shunned ties because they hated the ''Dilbert'' jobs that required them. But now that some of those slackers have become titans of industry, ties have become what they always were -- symbols of corporate success. ''The age of showing up for meetings on Rollerblades is long over,'' Mr. Calacanis, 29, said. ''The funkiness was good because it said we're not afraid to do something different. But dressing up now is also courageous because it says we're not afraid to make this into a business.''
It's about ''wearing a uniform,'' said Allen Questrom, chairman of Barneys. Mr. Questrom is a staunch tie man and has a running joke with Patrick McCarthy, the editorial director of W and Women's Wear Daily, who never wears one. ''Patrick happens to be a very attractive guy, and I think his appearance would benefit greatly from putting on a tie,'' said Mr. Questrom, who does not believe in casual Fridays. When his employees go tieless, he said, ''I can literally see people's attitude toward work change.''
For Mr. Calacanis's generation, dressing up rather than down might have started up again with the whole ''Swingers'' cocktail-culture movement of the late 90's. You can't wear a sharkskin suit without a tie.
Anyone who dined last summer at Colina, the short-lived restaurant in ABC Carpet & Home, could hardly have failed to notice the sommelier's prominent neckwear. One evening, this hipster wine guy was asking customers what they thought of his tie. The knot was the size of a ham hock. It looked like something Ted Baxter would have worn. Anyway, he was polling diners to settle a bet about whether a fat tie looked phat or not. Apparently he spent hours every morning tying the thing. The knot was so precarious that one clumsy tug would collapse it. But to him, the effect was worth the extra effort.
DNR, the men's wear trade daily, says skinny ties are next. But judging from the mostly moderate widths on display in Milan this week, it may be a while before men feel ready to revive the New Romantics look and start dangling bacon strips of red leather around their necks again.
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Grandparents. One magical word that is music to most parent's ears. A willing and doting babysitter when you need a break; a patient advisor when your child is being challenging; an extra set of big arms for your child to be enveloped in.
The very best thing about grandparents is that they can help with your child's early development with ease and delight. Here are some simple ways your parents can participate in teaching your child essential early lessons.
A Reading Respite
Once you have taken out a stack of library books, a grandparent's lap can transport them both deep into story land. The act of reading to your child will both increase and sate their curiosity, expand their vocabulary and reading skills, and help them practice the elusive art of staying still.
I Spy
Whether they're in the backseat together or on a park walk, two generations playing I Spy teaches your child colours, shapes and previously unidentified objects in their world.
Pause for a Puzzle
Piece by piece, starting small and increasing in size and difficulty, putting together puzzles can increase your child's problem solving skills and challenge their memories. It's a perfect rainy day activity and all they need is a clean tabletop and maybe a small pile of cookies.
Sharing Family Photos
Grandparents always have the best stories. Looking at old family photos will keep their memories fresh and alive, and remind your child that Mom and Dad were once small too and not always the boss. This peek back in time will increase your little ones' knowledge of family relations and spatial details, like how someone can be a daughter, a sister and a Mama too.
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Millions of people live in New York City. Millions of people but you don't see them all. Hundreds of neighbors in your two block radius but even how many of them would you recognize out of context? We remember the people with whom we interact, like the old lady who makes us coffee every morning on our way to work, and we don't interact with strangers unless we want something from them, or vice-versa.
The exceptions to this rule are accidental stars on the stage of the city. Like the Grey Gardens lady who hangs out in the Chinese bakery—the one with the messy black beehive, trapped forever in her version of the past. Because she is different, she stands out from the rest–you don't know her name but you'd recognize her anywhere.
On some of the alternate Sundays I spent with my father when I was a kid, he would take me to the Conservatory Water in Central Park. We'd watch people sailing their miniature boats and I'd climb on the huge bronze Alice in Wonderland statue. Smooth and worn in all the obvious places, that statue could burn your skin so fast! Beautiful afternoons in the park with bright sails and balloons and ice cream bars, street jugglers and musicians. In retrospect, exactly the kind of scene you could have witnessed there at the turn of the last century.
There's only one person from those afternoons who withstood the ravages of drugs and time to become a memory: The Wish Man. He was old, and silly, a bit off in that way that appeals to children. He carried a bell with a unicorn on it and if you gave him change he'd ring it and tell you to make a wish. He seemed magical to me–I was deeply obsessed with unicorns at the time. I remember liking him and feeling that my father didn't want me to.
Ten years later I had a job at an information desk. I was the person everyone else remembered because I answered their questions, because it was my job to listen to them. People became The Public to me, a mass of needs, most noticeably the need for connection. Many of their stories were sad, but there were always bright spots. There was this one old man, mostly bald with a halo of wispy white hair–looked like a down on his luck Ed Koch. He was a classic character; told wild stories in a Brooklyn accent and always had a shopping bag or two with him. He'd tell me about government conspiracies and past electroshock treatments for his "homosexuality" on his way to eat canned fruit with the other seniors. He'd hang around for a few days at a time, equally annoying and endearing, spewing his philosophies at anyone who'd pause to listen, and then he'd be gone for months. He called himself the Poet-O, and sold his poems to us, handwritten on the backs of fliers or paper plates, for a dollar a pop. He was the only person I ever allowed to sell things in the lobby—for everyone else, it was against the rules.
Then one day I saw him with the bell. The bronze bell with a unicorn for a handle, and he was ringing it, selling a woman wishes right there in the lobby. He was the Wish Man from my childhood, a million years ago for me but I imagine much less time for him. Eventually I found out name was Isidore Block, one of the accidental stars of the city, and as I got to know him I found no reason to believe his stories of meeting John Lennon and Albert Einstein weren't true.
That's the interesting thing about these accidental stars, these unusual characters—they stand out because they break the rules. They are their unfiltered selves, out there in public, as real and crazy as anyone, acting out on the stage of our fair city. At times I think it's simply the acting out that differentiates Us from Them.
I never saw the Poet-O for the last time. He was around or not around all through the 1990s, reciting his poetry to me while I answered people's questions. He was one of the many unsung LGBT elders, a true New Yorker, and he touched literally millions of people over his lifetime. He made us smile, and he reminded us to wish. In fact he demanded it.
A CONVERSATION WITH POET-O, THE POET LAUREATE OF CENTRAL PARK: http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/part-i
Adieu, Poet-O: Bell-Ringer of Central Park Slips Away: http://www.observer.com/2003/04/adieu-poeto-bellringer-of-central-park-slips-away/


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Confession #6
"I admit to having a massive man-crush on Justin Timberlake. I like James Morrison…and I'm not into soccer mom rock. I have an irrational hatred for most contemporary hip hop. It sucks, it's retarded and I don't ironically listen to it to seem hip and street. I also feel the same way about emo. It's as bland as 80s hair metal was. But with a different haircut and belt (I'm allowed to say this because I was in a shitty hair metal band when I was little). I pee before going onstage…5 or 6 times. Then I do a shot of whiskey. Then I scream as loud and as high as I can for 1 minute. I tape my boot zippers up. Every time I hit certain notes onstage, I pee a little in my pants. Not much, just a drop or two. I'm a red wine aficionado and snob. I hate bad breath. I love puppy breath. This is feeling so 'MySpace profile…'" – Butch Walker
If you weren't at the Tabernacle Friday night, then you missed Ally falling down the stairs. You also missed a really super animated show given by Butch Walker. Honestly, the guy is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Ally and I stood back by the bar and made sure to sing the ballads to each other as loud as we could without people hearing us butcher them. Looking around at the teenage show-goers made me reminisce back to my high school days when I would follow this kind of poppy rock stuff religiously. So much, in fact, that I decided to get in character for a minute to ask my man friend if he wanted to come hang out in my hot tub after the show since my parents were out of town (wink, wink).
Seriously, though, I've always said Mr. Walker is much underappreciated by the music community, and I'm hoping that after this tour (which just ended), people will wake up and realize he's a performer to be reckoned with. He rules the stage, which is evident when you see him and he just demands your attention. No one else up there with him can do that.
On the local front, I managed to catch James Hall Saturday night, and this was my first time witnessing him. I've always heard great things, and now I know why. The sound is very in-your-face and captivating. I'll be going to see him again when he plays a full show. Although, he will be playing during the 500 Songs for Kids shindig on May 11 at Smith's Olde Bar if you happen to be there for that.
Don't forget that this Thursday, CoaMA will be sponsoring an unplugged show in the Atlanta Room at Smith's Olde Bar with Jonathan Eller, Dreaden, Harrison Hudson, and Elevation. You should probably scrape together $6 and come see them and say hey to us. Word.


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i have a m series notebook. have a weak battier and problem with the charger. fixed the charger and started to have problems again! not sure if it was the battier or charger i borrowed my brothers charger and it worked! so i fixed the charger again. stopped working again! even with my brothers!! push the power button wont turn on. the red charge flashes!
The laptop model number please.
I suspect the DC power jack is bad.
You know the real meaning of peace only if you have been through the war.
As rightly suggested by "kuwese", let us know the system model.
If the laptop is not turning on with a good known adapter also, I would suggest you to check the status of diagnostic LEDs if any.
Light on the power button comes on for few seconds or it does not lit up at all?
Thanks & Regards
Manshu S


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