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Half day quad biking and camel ride+ 120 Votes
Experience these two activities in one day! 2:30 hour quad and 1 hour camel. Your own driver will let you do your business in Marrakesh in the best way possible. Enjoy 2 exciting activities in the same day on a full-day tour from Marrakesh. Travel through the dramatic landscapes surrounding the "Red City" by quad bike, and on the back of a...MoreDetails
Cooking Classes Marrakech+ 24 Votes
For lovers of food, we offer you the best way to discover and absorb the Moroccan gastronomy, discover its well hidden secrets! We give you the chance to learn to cook, along with our leader, your favorite Moroccan dishes. Make a real Tagine, bake local bread, and be taught the secrets of couscous. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor...MoreDetails
Ballooning over Marrakech+ 20 Votes
Timeout Marrakesh tours invites you to discover the sunrise over the mountains of the Atlas. Enjoy breathtaking views of Marrakesh and the beautiful nearby countryside, followed by mint tea and fresh baked bread at a local village home. With a long experience in this field, we have all the necessary skills to make it unforgettable. Availability:...MoreDetails
Carriage Ride Marrakech+ 30 Votes
Time out excursion offers during this half day excursion, the opportunity to ride past the most popular sights of the Red City as well as discover the palm grove of Marrakesh, which makes a pleasant change from a walking tour in the hassle and bustle of Marrakesh. You can always choose during this horse carriage ride your own tour program. ...MoreDetails
Marrakech Buggy Tour+ 10 Votes
Feel the surge of adrenaline and experience the thrill driving a buggy at full speed through the palm grove of Marrakech. An unforgettable experience! This activity includes transportation from/to your accommodation...MoreDetails
Buggy Tour in Marrakech+ 56 Votes
Feel the surge of adrenaline and experience the thrill driving a buggy at full speed through the palm grove of Marrakech. An unforgettable experience! This activity includes transportation from/to your accommodation Duration: 2h 30 min ...MoreDetails
camel ride Marrakech+ 543 Votes
Located in the north-east corner of the city, the palm grove is a true oasis with a hundred thousand trees providing shade from the hot African sun. Enjoy a 1-hour camel ride through the Palm Grove of Marrakesh and surrounding Moroccan countryside, where you can explore traditional villages, tour green palm groves, and immerse yourself in the...MoreDetails
Quad ride in Marrakech+ 543 Votes
Enjoy an unforgettable adventure quad minutes from Marrakesh. Our program invites you to enjoy adrenaline activity, riding across the rocky desert by Yamaha quad bikes . transport is provided to and from your accommodation by our air-conditioned vehicle Tour length : 4 hours. Available : Every day. Pick up from your hotel or Riad at 9:30 am...MoreDetails
Package Hammam massage and Spa in Marrakech+ 32 Votes
At the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh, you welcome to a traditional Riad dedicated to relaxation. Enjoy some rest and relaxation with a visit to a Moroccan spa. Revel in a soothing hammam (bath), beautify yourself with essential Moroccan beauty products, including the renowned Argan oil, beldi soap and rhassoul, and experience a comforting body...MoreDetails
Pool day in atlas mountain with lunch+ 25 Votes
Enjoy a day swimming with lunch at the guest house Jnane Leila , located on the road to Ourika in Marrakech, the center of a large garden planted with olive trees and flowers . With sun beds and olive trees , is the ideal place for a little sunbathing and relaxing day with a breakfast at the pool in the lovely Berber tent. Destination :...MoreDetails
Day trip to restaurant/pool in the Atlas mountains+ 20 Votes
Enjoy a change of scenery in the heart of the Atlas in the guest house - Mamouchthka which is located at the entrance to the beautiful Ourika Valley, 30 km from the Oukaïmeden ski area. Marrakech-Menara Airport is 35 km away....MoreDetails
Day trip to Agafay desert Quad and camel ride with lunch+ 102 Votes
Spend a day like no other, in the Agafay Desert, and experience a fusion of nomadic days and modern activity, in just 9 hours go from a morning quad and speed to an afternoon of change and amazing scenery At noon, we serve a healthy meal, consisting of tajine meat and various small salads of cooked Moroccan vegetables. Berber bread freshly...MoreDetails
Visit of the museum of the civilization of the water+ 30 Votes
Visit the museum of water civilization, a museum like no other that offers you an experience of immersion in the theme of water, subject to a different scenographic treatment, magnified by a show sound and spectacular light, manifested with a fusion of history and technology of the present. Our driver will pick you up from your place of stay and...MoreDetails
Quad ride from Lalla Takrkoust to Agafay's desert+ 20 Votes
Our driver will take you from your place of residence to enjoy an activity created by a fusion of adventure and change of scenery. After a 45-minute drive, you will attend a briefing during which you will be informed of usage tips and safety rules and the use of Quads. Destinations: Lalla Takrkoust Dam Availability: daily at 9 am or 2 pm ...MoreDetails
Marrakech Wakeboard
Located on the Ourika road, the gardens of the Atlas of the group Palmeraie Development invite you to discover the first cablepark in Morocco: In a heavenly setting, with backdrop the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas, Waky Marrakech offers a lake Artificial 3 hectares that allows everyone the ages to discover the sensations of slide on crystal...MoreDetails
Pool Day with Lunch at Manzil La Tortue+ 18 Votes
Spend a day swimming pool in Marrakech is a must for every visit to the ocher city! After enjoying the unique atmosphere of the Jemaa el Fna square or having admired the sumptuous and captivating Palace, you will enjoy relaxing by the pool under the Moroccan sun. Manzil The Turtle is Your choice among other establishments that take care to...MoreDetails
Pool Day with Lunch La Ferme El Dar
Spend a day swimming pool in Marrakech is a must for every visit to the ocher city! After enjoying the unique atmosphere of the Jemaa el Fna square or having admired the sumptuous and captivating Palace, you will enjoy relaxing by the pool under the Moroccan sun. La ferme el Dar is Your choice among other establishments that take care to offer...MoreDetails


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Athlete Expectations
One of the things that I deal with on a daily basis are the expectations of my athletes. Some athletes have unrealistically high expectations while others don't have high enough. I prefer the unrealistically high because I hate when athletes set limits. My athletes in general expect great things out of their athletic careers whether weightlifters, Powerlifters, or Athletic Performance. I teach all of my athletes about goal setting and having proper mind sets. In this article, I want to talk about expectations from a 12 week block program, so all of my athletes can sleep better at night.
Training, at least my training, is designed to force the body to adapt. I loved the quote from Head USA Weightlifting Coach Zygmunt Smalcerz, "You will adapt to hard training or you will die!" So true! That doesn't mean that you will PR every week because you are adapting, or that you will feel great week in and week out.
It means that your body will adapt by forcing its systems to keep up, rebuilding tissues, and perfecting the movement with better efficiency. There are aspects of a workout that are designed to crush athletes. During these blocks PRs are not meant to happen. Now some people are freaks, and they handle volume better than others. They might still PR, but that doesn't mean that they are going to finish better. During these periods of training it is normal for the snatch, clean & jerk, squats, and your other lifts to slide backwards. This is the time to sleep extra, eat extra, and do everything possible to recover: Active Release Technique, Graston, Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, hot tubs, saunas, and all the other things available.
Workouts are designed to taper the athlete for maximum performance on the end date, not at the beginning. If you watch the Mash Mafia Videos on YouTube or Instagram, you will notice that none of our athletes PR every session. They can expect PRs and top performances at the competition, and so can you. There are periodic deloads for athletes to recover and hit big numbers, and there are periods of volume hell to force adaptation.
Expectations during high volume periods:
• Decreases in the amount of weight the athlete is able to lift
• Soreness in the muscles and joints
• Decreased energy
During the last six weeks of training athletes should expect to hit 90% or higher on their lifts at all times. This is when "minimums" and "maximums" in the amount lifted should be tracked. When you are performing 10RMs in the Squat and triples in the lifts, focus on the movement patterns and getting extra out of training recovery. Don't expect to PR every week in the Olympic lifts. You should however try to push the squats, and increase general strength.
Unrealistic Expectations:
• PRing every week.
• Feeling great every week.
• Experiencing no aches and pains
Now this doesn't mean that you shouldn't try to do your best, but also keep in mind where your training program is. Jon calls the high volume blues "Devil in the Red Dress". You just can't listen to your body, and you have to show your body that you are in control. I hope this helps you rookie lifters with coming to grips that weightlifting is a brutal sport.
The same thing goes for Powerlifters or my Athletic Performance Athletes. You should not expect to PR every week, just the weeks that it counts.
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We actually don't doubt that you've heard this name at least one time in your life. Many ordinary people and critics consider Odyssey to be one of the most prominent literary achievements of Western civilization. Being made up of 24 books and up to 12 000 lines, this genius creation covers the trilling wanderings of King of Ithaca, Odyssey and focuses on the main character's outstanding personal qualities such as has resourcefulness, honor, bravery and nobility. The poem has been highly praised for its thematic consistency, structural sophistication as well as complex characterization.
Here below you'll find a bunch of great thesis statements for the legendary Odyssey written by Homer. You can actually use these statements as paper topics or essay starters. They're all broad enough and ensure substantial textual support. The given statements offer a brief summary of Odyssey, focusing on some crucial element, which could be helpful for your essay. You are eager to learn more about essays on the odyssey, aren't you? Certainly, you're welcome to add your own understanding and analysis of the plot or topics. Making use of the worthy essay topics provided here below in tandem with the list of crucial quotes from the Odyssey, you won't have any difficulties with your writing.
The first statement deals with father and son relationship in the poem. Odysseus is the major character of The Odyssey. Being a man of advancing age he managed to gained the hero worship and glory of his people for this successful defending Ithaca's honor. We may consider the main character a model of ideal manhood. Indeed, Odysseus is adored for his impressive skills, intelligence and demeanor. Then, another character becomes extremely popular over the course of the poem. That's Odysseus' son, named Telemachus. Like his father, he dares to set off for his own journey. He does it in a crucial sub-plot. If you carefully examine this sub-plot you'll most likely foresee Ithaca's fate after Odysseus' death. Telemachus is definitely good at following father's footsteps, so we don't doubt that Ithaca will be in good hands. If you're eager to extend your essay on this topic, it makes sense for you to consider son and father relationships in this poem. Besides this, it would be a good thing to consider the given topic in the context of Greek society.
The number two thesis statement unveils the role of women in the famous poem. In spite of the fact, in ancient Greece women didn't have as much power as men, nevertheless, they also had a certain portion of power and influence. Of course, they exerted their power in a completely different way. For instance, let's examine Odysseus' wife, Penelope and on this example you'll see how ancient Greek women exerted their influence and power. Quick-witted Penelope makes use of intricate cunning, not to mention her sexual charm to play with men's emotions and meet her own objectives, when waiting for her husband from the war. In you essay you can depict her advanced strategies she successfully used to manipulate men around her.
Well, we've just discussed ancient Greek women and their cunning tricks, now let's pay attention to such a crucial nuance of Homer's poem as hospitality. Probably, like many other readers you also wonder why it took Odysseus up to ten years to get back to his homeland after this victory in the Trojan War. The matter is that he didn't have an opportunity to return earlier because of amazing hospitality provided by various people along his path. Undoubtedly, hospitality in this poem is a significant part of honor, social exchange as well as negation of relationships. In you essay you can cover several prominent episodes. That's a good reason to discuss cordiality in Homer's society.
Now we should define the Odyssey as an epic. As you know, the vast majority of critics are used to associating this poem with an epic. However, it's so sad that many readers fail to find the basic elements of the genre in this poem. Well, the Odyssey is really an epic it truly meets a number of criteria of this genre, epic. First of all, any epic revolves around a heroic trip, stuffed with tough obstacles. Secondly, the narrative style features an admiring tone, underscoring the main charter's worthiness. After all, the poem is replete with supernatural mysterious forces, which have a powerful impact on the outcome of some challenging episodes. You are welcome to examine each of these three epic features in your essay.
Finally, we'll take a glance at the role of disguise in the poem. Throughout the poem, readers have noticed that many poem's characters are used to adopting disguises for the purpose of complicating or facilitating their own or someone's passage through the surrounding world. Over the course of the poem some characters managed to change many disguises. For instance, Athena, the goddess took up to three guises. But not only goddesses and gods can do this. Odysseus also took advantage of this trick to reach his goals. That's another worthy theme for your essay, isn't it?
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City Park Playground to Close for Maintenance
Posted 11-27-17
The Mt. Ton of Fun Playground at Sevierville City Park will be closed for maintenance beginning Wednesday, November 29. Weather and other conditions permitting, the playground will reopen on Thursday, December 7.
The work will include removing the gravel surface areas and replacing them with concrete, river rock, sod and soil to maintain the integrity and safety of the playground.
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'The X-Files' returns after 13-year 'commercial break'
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning series — which ran for nine seasons, or over 200 episodes between 1993 and 2002 — will begin production this summer with the original stars, broadcaster Fox said.
"I think of it as a 13-year commercial break," said the show's creator and executive producer Chris Carter, adding: "The good news is the world has only gotten that much stranger, a perfect time to tell these six stories."
The series follows the adventures of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents Scully and Mulder, who investigate the mysterious cases blamed on paranormal phenomena.
The series, which went from break-out sci-fi show to a global hit, earned 16 Emmy Awards and five Golden Globes. – AFP


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Skip to comments.GALLUP/USA TODAY POLL: Obama's Gay Marriage Endorsement Is Turning More Voters Away
Posted on 05/11/2012 2:20:25 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Here's the first poll, from Gallup/USA Today, measuring the effect of Barack Obama's gay marriage endorsement on voters.
It has to be a little troubling that a quarter of Independents say they are less likely to vote for him now. It's also rather strange, considering this Gallup poll from this week that found that 57 percent of Independents think gay marriage should be legal.
Also, the endorsement does not appear, at least yet, to have had an overly energizing effect on Obama's Democratic base, with only 24 percent more likely to vote for him. Republicans showed a more passionate response, with 52 percent saying they would be less likely to vote for him.
Overall, though, gay marriage does not figure to be a major issue in the election, with 60 percent of those polled saying it would have no effect on their vote.
The poll does show, however, that 51 percent overall do approve of his endorsement. That runs in line with the 50 percent that said they supported it in the Gallup poll this week.
Obama's endorsement did not come without political risk, especially in key swing states and key demographics that propelled him to win the 2008 election.
(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...
"The internal polls Obama's campaign are seeing must be even worse than what is being published today by Rasmussen"
You can only come to that conclusion after looking at the splinter groups he has been trying target. Single women, students, environmental groups and the gay vote.
A sure sign of weakness. They are scared in the White House.
"That is the only explanation for the calculated flip-flop on this issue by Obama"
Obama has nothing to gain from this. He is either a dumbass or he already concluded that he'll lose the election and wants to go down in flames making a statement.
I have mixed feelings about the 24/7 MSN coverage of Obama's gay moment. On one hand, there are real issues like the size of government, over-regulation, the deficit, etc. that should be news. On the other hand, everyone knows Barry's on the dark side which is driving his poll numbers down.
>>Obama has nothing to gain from this. He is either a dumbass or he already concluded that hell lose the election and wants to go down in flames making a statement.<<
Obama doesn't care about votes because he is expecting that either
1. he will cheat to a win
2. he will buy a win
The announcement was made to get more cash from the Hollywood fundraiser and it worked. Obama, his communist friends, his Muslim pals, George Soros and his Chicago ilk are playing chess.
In the meantime, we are wondering which checker to move.
It's CASH. He is going to buy the election. From The Blaze
Under the comments.
Posted on May 11, 2012 at 6:09pm
1- Obama was planning this announcement for weeks, how else would he already have these items to go on the web.
2 The reporter for the interview was chosen because she was black and gay.
3 The Hollywood fundraiser jumped from $10 million to $15 million in the last two days before the party, same day as the announcement.
4 Obama campaign had fundraising e-mails ready to go out, one per day since then.
I have a feeling a lot of people are afraid to state their true opinions these days for fear of being label "homophobic".
These numbers seem queer to me...?
Thye best and most accurate poll of all is the ballot box. Gay marriage loses almost every time (AZ being the sole exception, but it was subsequently reversed.)
I have to agree, over the past few weeks he's done a number of apparently stupid things, guaranteed to lose votes, yet he just keeps on keepin' on. In a way, it might be a good thing for us since a winning vote count from his Spanish company that is completely out of sync with what polls have indicated might finally shine some light on him that even the most liberal democrat couldn't ignore.
More and more, I hear the refrain: 'We won't be able to vote ourselves out of this mess.' Now that DHS has ordered 450 million rounds of .40 cal. JHP and all those bulletproof guard shacks I think even the government agrees and expects some push-back.
I don't know whether to be glad or sad that I'm too old to be of any use in the upcoming festivities. I worry about my grandchildren though.
I sure hope the filthy lucre of a million bucks was worth it, Barry.
2.) "Does President Obamas support for same-sex marriage make you more likely to vote for him, less likely to vote for him, or doesnt it make any difference?"
The Gallup poll data for this poll:
From the Gallup Poll, May 10, 2012 PDF file.
The below table which was derived via Excel Solver, and when the data is rounded to plus or minus 0.49% to a simple two digit number, it matches the above published Gallup poll data.
which yields a solution set for the absent Gallup poll political ID breakdown, now shown for Republican, Democrat and Independents as follows:
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WOW. Great analysis on this pollaganda!
25% GOP and 36% Dem is a sample that is 10% skewed for Obama, and it is also an 'Adult' not 'likely voter' poll. This poll is biased towards making it look better for Obama than it really is.
I dont believe for a second the GOP "less likely" number, this is from people who were not going to vote for him anyway, but it is probable this will solidify GOP opposition. Likewise, the Democrat "more likely" is probably votes he would get any way.
The real clue is that the independent numbers are 2X in the less likely than more likely. 23% vs 10%.
Obama has lost independent voters and solidified GOP opposition, all so he could pander to the left wing social liberals he already has in his pocket. Wow, does any of us want that strategic brilliant mind (sarc alert) as our CinC???!?
"Right now the Obama crowd are frantically rushing to shore up the far-Left base as they know they are rapidly hemorrhaging the independents. They are going to need every work-shy, shiftless, no-account, socialist bum this November. "
Yeah, that's what I think too. Total desperation to bring in Hollweird/homo money since no one else is donating, and he's also trying to solidify his rapidly shrinking lib base too. I think he's hemorrhaging blue collar voters (even some union ones), Jewish voters, and probably now quite a few Hispanic voters, which I was never convinced were that much in his corner to begin with. Plus, he's got to be losing some Af-Am voters over the gay issue now. They might not vote Romney but some may sit out the election all together instead. And that could be a good thing for non-Presidential contests if a lot of dispirited former-Obama lovers just stay home altogether.
Why is the Democrat Party so obsessed with social issues?
Because they can't run on economics now, can they?
Why is the Democrat Party so obsessed with social issues?
Because they can't run on economics now, can they?
Polls reflect a growing awareness of Mr. Obama's incompetence and falsity.
Oh no. That was just a mistake. California still lets stupid people vote. Once the electorate has been properly screened things will be much better. /sarcasm>
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Premium Babe Ruth items and another Mickey Mantle/Roger Maris limited-edition signed bat headline the current Premier Auctions event, which concludes Oct. 26 at the auction house's website, www.premierauctionsonline.net.
"We've got a ton of Ruth items," said Matt Palermo, one of Premier's co-managers. "We've got four Ruth signatures, and four really beautiful, pristine 1970s Yankees balls with Munson and Howard. We have a Zack Wheat letter written in 1912-13. It was written to his future wife a month before they got married, and his wife also happened to be his second cousin. It's kind of a unique piece."
The Mantle/Maris bat is No. 54 in an edition of 115, signed in the early 1980s. The 115 edition number is the total of their home runs in 1961, and this bat is Mantle's home run total that year. This bat sold for $16,000-plus in an American Memorabilia auction earlier this year. Premier sold another one for just shy of $25,000 in August.
As usual, vintage baseball dominates for the auction house, which is the descendant of Mike Gutierrez Auctions, which also focused on that genre. "There are some really nice vintage pieces," Palermo said. "We have a Ruth/Gehrig ball signed on the day that Ruth hit his 60th home run in 1927.
"Overall, it's a nice selection of vintage items: Ruth, Gehrig, Walter Johnson, Maris, Mantle and a lot of middle-priced, modern signatures. There's something for everybody. We're also doing another batch of the Toronto Blue Jays Clubhouse Collection, with almost every team from 1985-95 American League represented."
Here's a quick recap of some of the more interesting lots, besides the Mantle/Maris bat, which is Lot 1:
Lot No. 2 – Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Sept. 30, 1927, Ruth's 60th HR Date Signed Ball. Presented to a fan the day Ruth hit his historic 60th home run. Penned on the top panel in a hand other than that of Ruth or Gehrig is the inscription "Presented to Eddie McDonald By Babe Ruth Sept-30-27," with a large, blue fountain pen "Babe" Ruth signature scripted nicely across the sweet spot while Gehrig has penned his signature above the commissioner stamp on the side panel of this off-white/tan Official American League Ban Johnson ball.
Lot No. 3 – 1934 Tour of Japan team-signed ball is signed by 20 members of the team including: Babe Ruth (ss), Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Moe Berg, Earl Averill, Lefty Gomez and Connie Mack.
Lot No. 5 – Jackie Robinson signed ball features a bold side-panel signature. Also signed by Paul Waner, Al Dark and Johnny Dell.
Lot No. 233 – Babe Ruth signed and framed 19-by-34 1930s check display, with Babe Ruth Chemical Bank & Trust signed check.
Lot No. 250 – Babe Ruth signed and framed 40-by-52 signature display, 3 feet wide and 4 feet tall. It is a unique Ruth montage, which features a fine Ruth signature.
Lot No. 253 – Walter Johnson signed 3-by-5 index card. It showcases a black fountain pen signature on a beige unlined card. Attached is an irregular cut 3-by-2 newspaper photo. Slabbed by James Spence Authentication, with LOA PSA authentication.
Lot No. 614 – Walt Disney signed Oct. 17, 1956 check, PSA 9, is filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Disney, payable to Walt Disney Special Account for $1,000, Oct. 17, 1956.


text: I have been thinking about getting a 13" MBA. Years ago I had a Duo, and it has always been my favrorite Mac I've gone on to an iBook, Macbook, and now Macbook Pro, but..... I still miss that Duo Now the Air is reminding me of the ol' Duo (minus the trackball ) So.... the main reason I went MBP this time around was because Apple had removed Firewire from the latest plastic MB. I don't really need the fast transfer speed since I really only use it for backups (could use USB), and I understand that you can now boot from a USB backup as well (haven't done that though, yet, as I have Firewire drives). But that still leaves Target Disc Mode. I just love knowing that I have that if I need it -- say if my Mac goes haywire or something. Now I've been reading where people say "Well, just pop the hard drive out of the ailing computer, put it in an external drive case, and away you go. Okay, I think that could work. But okay, back to the Air. I know there is no Firewire, so no Target Disc Mode. But.... can you "pop out" the hard drive and put it in an external case like you can with a regular hard drive? I guess what this question boils down to is: If I get an MBA, and something goes terribly wrong, what are my options? Would I be really sorry I no longer had Firewire/Target Disc Mode? Or is there some new way and I'm worrying needlessly and should just buy the Air already? (Like, for example, somehow until recently I had missed that you could have a "bootable" USB drive... I guess because I didn't need to know.) Thank you! Miss Terri


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Q: I am thinking about selling some investment land that currently has a loss. Can I offset the long-term loss from the land against some long-term gains from stocks that I sold this year? – C.C., Orlando
A: As long as you owned the land for investment purposes, you can offset the capital gains (in this case, from the sale of stocks) with the capital loss from the sale of the investment land. So, if you sold the stocks for a $10,000 profit and took a loss of $5,000 on the land, the amount subject to capital gains tax would be reduced to $5,000. — Derrick Chandler


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Cantarelli Bed and Breakfast is located in the centre of Reggio Emilia, in a beautiful XVII century building placed in via Monzermone, a street in the old area of the city, where you can find all the traditional stores, the ancient palaces and buildings, Opera's theatre, museums and other touristic attractions. The rooms are managed directly by Alberto Cantarelli and his family, who offers to their guests many benefits, like a discount to the wellness and fitness centre Camelot Club.
Cantarelli Bed and Breakfast is the perfect location for who is looking for a charming and warm place. Businessmen, executives and also tourist have already choosed the Cantarelli Bed and Breakfast for their staying in Reggio Emilia.


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16 oz bag plain M&M candies
16 oz bag peanut M&M candies
10 oz bag pretzels broken into bite-size pieces or 16 oz jar dry roasted peanuts
4 tablespoon butter plus more to grease Bundt pan
10 oz bag jumbo marshmallows
Pop popcorn, cool and remove all unpopped kernels. Combine popped popcorn, candy and pretzels/peanuts in a large bowl.
Melt butter on low heat. Add marshmallows and continue to stir until smooth. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture and mix well with well greased spoon. Press mixture firmly into a greased Bundt pan. Let stand for several hours or overnight. Cover with aluminum foil. Loosen cake from edge of pan with a knife before removing. Use a serrated or electric knife to slice for best results.
Serves 10-12+.
Be creative with this recipe: add M&Ms in your favorite team's colors, candy corn at Halloween, red and green M&Ms at Christmas, and healthier almonds, cashews, raisins, craisins, pistachios, etc.


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Ladies and gentleman, introducing the brand new and improved Vena Cava...website, that is. It features that signature Vena Cava funky charm, and you can explore Facebook and Pinterest, too. (Vena Cava)
For tonight only, you can find out what not to wear from Stacy London herself. The master of classic style will be at the Trina Turk boutique for a book signing from 7 to 9 p.m. (Trina Turk)
If you're anything like, well, anybody, you're a sucker for holiday fun. Local boutique Owen is pulling out all the festive stops for this Saturday's soiree. From 2 to 4 p.m., there'll be cookies, a hot cocoa bar, and 50% off. (Owen)
Still procrastinating on your holiday shopping? We've got just the ticket...Brooklyn Flea's annual Gifted market is back for two more weekends, to help with all our vintage and artisan needs. (Brooklyn Flea)
So, we've discussed the possibility of Anna Wintour serving as the British ambassador, but what about Graydon Carter? Turns out the Vanity Fair editor thinks he'd be pretty good at the job, too. (Women's Wear Daily)
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My niece just turned 10 years old in May. She's visiting my mom for a few weeks while on summer vacation. I told my SIL to be sure to pack her a bathing suit because I wanted to take her to the beach.
While I'm over my mom's house I ask if she brought her bathing suit. She said yes, but didn't bring the one I bought her (one-piece). I said okay, show me the one you brought. She pulls out of her backpack a string bikini. *gulp* Oh Lord, no, enters my mind.
Now, maybe I'm being Grandma Petal over here, but I did not think this was appropriate. And it's too small. She wears a size 10, this was a size 7.
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Lee Brice Releases Tear-Jerking New Single "Boy"
Lee Brice just released a single for the first time in a while, returning to radio waves with his new soon-to-be hit "Boy". Some may have wondered how Brice could follow career-defining hits like "Hard To Love" and "I Drive Your Truck," but honestly, he's outdone himself with this new single. "Boy" is about the love between parent and child. Brice said in an interview, "The first thing I saw when I heard this was me and my daddy . . . right after that, I saw my little boys."
Written by Jon Nite and Nicolle Galyon a little over two years ago, this song came from the last co-write Galyon had before she went on maternity leave with her second child. Galyon says, "They say write what you know. And all Jon Nite and I knew was that I was thirty-nine weeks pregnant with a boy. So God gave us this song." She's been playing this tear-jerker at rounds around town for the past couple of months, announcing that it was going to be a single, but keeping quiet about the artist who would cut it.
The song's acoustic roots allow for the lyrics to bleed through Brice's voice. The track was produced by Lee Brice, Jon Stone of American Young and Dan Frizsell – they nailed it, and kept the honesty alive in every note. Listen below:


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Women's Basketball: Big Green upend UNHBy MICHAEL ABELSON
Special to the Union Leader
December 06. 2017 12:22AM
HANOVER — It was a rout. A blowout. The Dartmouth College women's basketball team was dead in the water against its in-state rival, the University of New Hampshire. Then they flipped the script.
The Big Green, down 12 early in the third quarter, chipped away at the Wildcats and pulled themselves back into the game, and timely shooting down the stretch got them over the hump for a 57-49 win. It was Dartmouth's first win in the series since 2009.
The win improved the Big Green to 6-1; it's the first time Dartmouth has won six of its first seven games this century.
"I think we came out with more pace and energy," Dartmouth junior forward Isalys Quinones said. "They dominated us in the first half with their pace and energy. We wanted to come out and match it and exceed it. I think that was really the change for us."
With the game tied at 47 with 1:43 left, junior guard Cy Lippold hit a 3-pointer, one of only two made by the Big Green, to put Dartmouth ahead. Quinones hit a jumper on the next possession to keep the lead at three and added a pair of free throws in the final seconds to put a bow on the victory.
No one was better down the stretch than Quinones, a 6-foot, 3-inch junior from Chula Vista, Calif. She scored eight of her team-high 16 points in the fourth quarter. Quinones made all three field goals and both free throws in the final period, with her final four points putting the game on ice. She also was tasked with defending UNH's Carlie Pogue, who scored 11 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
"It's a great matchup," Quinones said. "I love the great matchup of a competing post. I was trying to limit her touches. If she can't touch it, she can't score it. That was my main goal."
Lippold finished with 11 points, five assists, four steals, and three rebounds for the Big Green while Emily Slagle added 11 of her own.
UNH (6-3) dominated in the first half. The Wildcats rebounded well and scored regularly on the inside early while Olivia Healy was flawless. Healy scored 12 of her game-high 17 points in the first half. New Hampshire led by 10 at the break and extended the lead to 12 in the first minute of the third quarter.
The Big Green clawed back thanks to a big free throw advantage and a plus-5 turnover advantage in the second half. Dartmouth shot 15-for-22 from the free throw line compared to just 2-for-6 for UNH. Dartmouth turned over New Hampshire's senior point guard, Brittni Lai, four times.
"Credit to Dartmouth. They had a great game plan," New Hampshire coach Maureen Magarity said. "They kept Carlie from doing what she wanted to do, and they forced Brittni into four turnovers."
Both squads get back at it on Saturday with UNH hosting Manhattan College while Dartmouth welcomes Maine to Hanover.


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I have a few essentials when it comes to stocking my kitchen. My grocery list varies week to week based on what I plan to cook, and I always buy a lot of fresh produce. Here are some things that I've grown to love over the years, that almost always make it into my grocery cart.
Love Crunch granola
There is absolutely nothing healthy about this granola. Okay wait- it's non-GMO- so that counts for something. I also like that I can read and understand all the ingredients it's made of so I know exactly what is going into my body. This granola is loaded with dark chocolate chunks, peanuts and peanut butter. It's sweetened with honey and a little bit of cane sugar. I love to add just a little bit of this to plain yogurt for a sweet snack- for me it's kind of like a better alternative to a Reese's peanut butter cup. This granola also comes in a Hawaiian flavor (dried pineapple, coconut and white chocolate) which does not disappoint.
La Croix
I am a recovering diet coke addict. I love and appreciate the taste of plain water but sometimes I just need something carbonated. It was a tough switch to make at first but as long as my La Croix is ice-cold I love it. Mango and passion fruit are my favorites right now.
The Good Bean
I always have at least 3-4 bags of these laying around. They come in so many flavors- bbq, lemongrass coconut, sea salt, cinnamon and Bombay spice just to name a few. I am obsessed with these dried chickpeas. I use them for everything- I eat them out of the bag as a snack, I add them to salads and the sweeter flavors I may add to yogurt. People always ask me where to buy these. You can find them in the health food section at most grocery stores. The weird thing is so far I've found the largest variety at Rite Aid- so whenever I'm getting a prescription filled I stock up. I've also found a lot of flavors at Sprouts and The Fresh Market.
Coffee and Tea
Pumpkin spice season is here people. There is nothing that gets me more excited than pumpkin coffee. I love drinking Chai tea in the cooler months too. All I do is add a splash of coconut milk or almond milk to these hot beverages and they're good to go.
Chips and Guac
These chips were a find from Kroger and I love them. They are made with beans (more fiber and protein) yet still taste amazing. The lime flavor goes great with guacamole. I'm a sucker for homemade guacamole but if I'm in a hurry this stuff is second best. The best part- there are veggies in the guacamole! If you don't like veggies but love guacamole, this may be a good way to sneak them in.
Crackers and hummus
This is always a go-to snack for me, but sometimes I can make a lunch out of it if I add cheese slices or my dried chickpeas and some sort of fruit. I'm boring and usually just get the plain hummus- I really like Kroger's simple truth brand. The crackers I buy are usually Blue Diamond Nut-Thins. They are made with just a few ingredients, namely almonds, brown rice and flaxseeds. They are gluten free and a good source of ALA omega-3 fatty acids.
Skinny Sticks
I don't eat them for my waistline, I eat them because they're crunchy (can you tell I really like crunchy foods??) and they taste good. I keep a bag of these in the car to keep Carli occupied when we're driving home from errands or the gym. I'll do anything to keep her awake and avoid the dreaded late morning car nap- which is always a recipe for a miserable afternoon.
Halo Ice-cream
A good friend of mine posted this picture on social media and I thought that there is no way this ice-cream can actually taste good. I've been burned badly by low-calorie ice-cream in the past (sorry Artic Freeze) and my motto has always been to just enjoy the real stuff in small quantities. But let's be real, eating ice-cream in small quantities is hard. Really hard. I decided to try this stuff and was blown away with how good it actually was. And bonus- made with lots of all-natural organic ingredients! Blue Bell is still my favorite, but this comes in at a close second.


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Have you heard of Pattern Revolution's Bundle Up sale? Today I am on their blog tour and have a super fabulous dress to show you! Bundle Up is all about bringing you the newest patterns from your favorite designers, but with an added twist. The more you bundle, the more you save!!! As most of these patterns are new releases, you are going to be getting great new patterns at an amazing discounted price. Click the link here to head on over and get bundling now! Let's move onto one of the fun patterns included in the bundle, the Annabelle Maxi Dress from Violet Field Threads.
Let me start by saying, all opinions about this dress are 100% my own. And with that being said, I LOVE THIS PATTERN! Never have I ever actually sewed a Violet Field Threads pattern before. I have always been intimidated by their designs, and just gazed from a distance. When I picked this as my pattern to sew for Bundle Up, I was immediately drawn to the whimsical yet bohemian feel of the dress. Madison has never owned a maxi style dress, so I couldn't resist sewing something that was out of both our comfort zones.
The detailing on the bodice is quite beautiful. The Annabelle has the option to add lace, as well as piping. You can also leave off the bodice inset if you prefer, but I thought adding all the bells and whistles would be fitting for the look I was going for.
I love the chevron design in the skirt. This was another first for me (yes, I feel that I have had lots of sewing firsts while blogging, and I must say, I like it!) and I thought I would be scared by having to match up lines that formed the chevron, but the instructions were perfectly clear, and my lines matched almost perfectly. Deep down I was doing a major happy dance by how nice it all came together! The chevron panels were my favorite part of the pattern for sure. Oh, and lets talk fabric for a sec. How gorgeous are these?! Both prints are by Cotton + Steel, and I was blown away by the quality of the cotton. WOW! That was my first time ordering nice fabric, and it was for sure a treat to sew with. I have links to where I purchased them down towards the bottom.
And the shoulders?!?! This dress would make the perfect Anna dress from Frozen. I sewed up the size 6, and chose a size based on the measurements in the pattern. All went well, and the fit is great. Madison really likes the feel and fit of the dress too. That is always a plus! The Annabelle dress will be perfect for our Florida weather (most of the time) and I am excited to make more of these.
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A CRPF Jawan has allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Katra belt of District Reasi, as told by reports.
Manoj Kumar, a native of Haryana consumed some poisonous substance at the force's Kakryal training camp last evening as told by the police sources. He was immediately rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
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When a tire is over-inflated, it leads to increased wear in the middle of the tire tread. Conversely, an under-inflated tire leads to more wear on both edges of the tire. Ensuring that the tires are inflated at the proper level is an important step towards preventing unusual wear and tear of tires.
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KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwait has mostly escaped the unrest sweeping the Arab world, but its dysfunctional politics once again risk blocking economic reform and foreign investment.
The Gulf oil producer has long lavished cradle-to-grave welfare benefits and public sector jobs on its one million nationals, who also have a parliament that is keen to protect such privileges and often quick to stymie legislation proposed by governments dominated by the ruling al-Sabah family.
The cabinet resigned this month to avoid the questioning of three ministers in parliament. Kuwait's ruler has asked outgoing Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammed al-Sabah to form a new cabinet — his seventh since he was first appointed in 2006.
In this context, small protests by pro-democracy activists seem less worrying for the Sabahs than prospects of a return to stalemate between the legislative and executive arms after a two-year lull in a cycle of crises and short-lived cabinets.
"I think it will get worse. We'll have a weak government again and the problems with parliament won't go away," said Nasser al-Nafisi, General Manager at the al-Joman Centre of Economic Consultancy in Kuwait City.
Since a May 2009 parliamentary election the government had managed to avoid major clashes with MPs and enact some economic reforms such as creating a much-needed financial regulator for the Kuwaiti bourse, the Arab world's second-largest.
Despite its wealth, Kuwait needs to diversify for a post-oil economy and attract investment to find jobs for locals outside an overstaffed state sector. But deadlock looms again.
Lawmakers had wanted to question the three ministers over Shi'ite unrest in nearby Bahrain and other issues — analysts said some were looking for any excuse to attack the cabinet.
"Parliament is dominated by mainly tribal deputies who oppose reforms and want benefits for their people. I don't think relations with the government will improve," political analyst Shamlan al-Eissa said.
The three ministers under attack are all members of the ruling family, who hold a grip on the prime ministry.
To buy time the next cabinet may be delayed until May, limiting any turbulence in parliament to a few sessions before a summer break that runs until October, parliamentary sources say.
Trouble was already brewing after several parliamentarians criticised the reappointment of Sheikh Nasser, a nephew of the ruler.
"We want a new prime minister and a new government," said Sunni Islamist MP Faisal al-Muslim.
But fears of a prolonged crisis have started hitting the bourse .KWSE, which is underperforming other regional markets.
"Active fund managers are taking a more negative view of the investment case," said Daniel Broby, chief investment officer at British asset manager Silk Invest.
"Investors such as ourselves get understandably concerned when they hear such things," he said, referring to parliamentary grilling of ministers over their performance.
Such questioning may look like accountability, but in a fluid assembly dominated by loose blocs of Islamist and tribal deputies, the effect is often to prevent change, leaving Kuwait a lot less dynamic than ambitious Gulf neighbours such as Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and less attractive to foreign investors.
Yet many Kuwaitis prefer their relative freedom to the more repressive systems elsewhere in the Gulf — and it may act as a useful safety valve to avert sustained anti-government protests such as those shaking Syria, Yemen and other Arab countries.
Several hundred Kuwaitis demonstrated last month for more political reforms. Protests and strikes are not unusual in a country where MPs must approve major bills or big investments. Individuals and newspapers often criticise the government.
"Kuwaitis are frustrated with the government and parliament...(but) Kuwait is the best political system with freedom. You can speak freely," said Eissa.
Last week a shareholder meeting of the biggest local mobile operator Zain (ZAIN.KW) turned into public questioning over investments with investors taking executives to task for hours.
"We in Kuwait have different opinions but we respect that and in the end find a way to unity," said a shareholder who had been trying to build bridges at the meeting.
Nevertheless, the recurring confrontation between the government and parliament has hindered efforts to lower dependency on oil in the world's fourth largest exporter.
The energy sector still accounts for more than 40 percent of GDP, against 27 percent in Saudi Arabia and 3 percent in Dubai.
Majdi Amine Gharz Eddeene, Senior Vice President Investment Research at Kuwaiti fund manager KAMCO said cooperation to break the logjam was crucial. "There are many big projects that await government approval," he added.
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Baghdad: More than 1,200 Chinese workers have been relocated from conflict-torn northern Iraq to Baghdad, state media said on Sunday, as Iraqi troops fight back against a militant onslaught.
The employees of the state-run China Machinery Engineering Corp (CMEC) were successfully evacuated late last week and are due to return to Beijing, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
China is the largest foreign investor in Iraq`s oil industry and has more than 10,000 workers in the country, officials say, although most are in the south and far from the current fighting.
"We managed to evacuate. We can finally report safety to our families," Xinhua quoted a CMEC worker surnamed Lu as saying.
The report added that eight Iraqi armoured vehicles escorted the workers from the city of Samarra, where they had been working at a construction site of a local power plant.
A worker surnamed Ji was quoted as saying that his Samarra home had been "hit by shells for several times since May 1" as Iraqi forces continued to battle militants led by the jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
The group has spearheaded a lightning offensive that captured swathes of territory north and west of Baghdad this month.
Iraq received the first batch of Sukhoi warplanes from Russia as it pressed a counter-attack on Sunday against the Sunni militant onslaught that threatens to tear the country apart.
Major Chinese oil firms have prepared evacuation plans in case the assault threatens their operations, state media has reported, highlighting the risks to energy supplies for the Asian giant.
Resources are a key interest for China, the world`s second-largest economy. Iraq is its fifth largest source of crude oil imports.


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COLDWATER - The Coldwater Cavaliers secured a spot in the ACME district tournament by holding off a feisty Celina squad 8-5 on Monday at Veterans Field in the winner's bracket of the Mercer County ACME sectional tournament.
The Cavaliers now wait for the winner of tonight's elimination game between the Bulldogs and Flyers, which starts at 6:30 p.m. The Flyers got an impressive pitching performance from Reggie Wendel to send Parkway home for the season in the first game on Monday with a 9-0 shutout.
The county championship game takes place on Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. If Coldwater loses the first game, a second game will be played for seeding purposes in the district tourney.
Coldwater 8, Celina 5
The Cavaliers scored seven runs over the first two innings, which proved to be enough run support for pitcher Eric Schmackers. Coldwater was able to chase Celina's starter Kyle Berry after just 1 2/3 innings.
"We gave up four free passes in the first two innings and spot them seven runs," said Celina's coach Rob Howell. "You can't do that in tournament."
Turned out, Nate Mestemaker proved to be the tonic needed for the Bulldogs. Over the 4 1/3 innings Mestemaker was on the hill, the Cavaliers were held to two hits and one run, a Alex Stammen sacrifice fly to score Matt Selhorst in the fourth inning.
"Nate's a great team player," said Howell. "He'd do anything you ask him to do. As a senior, that's exactly what you want."
Mestemaker's relief work gave Celina a chance to rally. The best chance to dent the Cavaliers' lead came in the sixth when Schmackers gave up five hits and two runs (RBI singles from Riley Luebke and Alan Golden). The Coldwater defense, which had already turned two double plays in the game, got another superb effort when Celina's Derek Waterman singled to left. Celina's Shawn Stachler came around third and headed home as Coldwater's Grant Muhlenkamp fired to Stammen, who put the tag on with plenty of time to end the threat.
"It was a kind of a day where our defense hurt us, but also came up big for us," said Coldwater's coach Tom Brunswick. "We did have four errors, but we made two big plays: the double play being turned (to end the fifth) and also Grant's throw from left field was huge. We were having trouble finding outs at that point."
In the seventh, Celina got one more run when Luebke, who was 3-for-4 with three RBI, singled in Braden Billger, but Schmackers bowed his back and got Stachler to ground into a force out at second to end the game.
"Our guys hung tough mentally, stayed right in the ballgame and made a game of it," said Howell. "We had our chances."
"They battled to the end. Our guys knew they were going to," said Brunswick of Celina. "It was nice to have the lead early and we had to hang on at the end. Schmacks didn't have his stuff like he usually does, but he battled through."
Selhorst went 3-for-4 and scored three of the eight Coldwater runs. Drew Klosterman and Stammen each drove in two runs.
Waterman, Billger and Golden each collected two hits for Celina.
Marion Local 9, Parkway 0
Needing a win to stay alive in the postseason, the Flyers' Wendel came through with a stellar showing on the mound. Wendel scattered three hits, struck out nine and did not allow a Panthers' baserunner to advance past second base.
"He pitched well," said Flyers' coach Ryan Albers. "That's the best he's thrown all year. Nine strikeouts. ... he was dominant out there. Defense made some plays for him (Flyers played errorless baseball). He threw very well."
Marion got the only run it needed in the top of the first as Jordan Rethman singled, stole second and third and scored on Danny Liette's RBI single.
The Flyers added another run in the third and two more in the sixth before capping off the day with seven runs off reliever Jordan Stephenson in the seventh.
Liette went 4-for-5 for the Flyers, Rethman was 3-for-3 with three runs scored and Nate Hess added a 3-for-4 game with Lee Pierron going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
"Some big hits late. It seems we had some runners on in the early innings and couldn't get the big hit to get insurance," said Albers, whose squad stranded 11 runners. "Sixth and seventh innings, we got those big hits and poured it on."
Celina 1, St. Henry 0 (9 innings)
Cody Vogel scored on a wild pitch in the top of the ninth to give Celina its first win of the summer over the Redskins, who outscored the Bulldogs 13-2 in the two regular-season games.
Bulldogs' hurler Riley Luebke and the Redskins' Trey Rutschilling nearly matched each other pitch for pitch.
Luebke came out of the game after a runner got to third in the eighth inning. Braden Billger came on, and after loading the bases with intentional walks, struck out three batters to get out of the jam.
Derek Rindler, who one-hit Celina just a week ago, took the loss after Rutschilling pitched seven innings.
Vogel was 2-for-4 in the game for Celina.
Coldwater 9, Marion Local 2
The top-seeded Cavaliers used a five-run fourth inning to put away the Flyers and move in the championship bracket final.
Alex Stammen had two doubles and Jordan Klosterman belted a two-run home run in the fourth to pace the Cavaliers. Coldwater's Christian Schramm was the winning pitcher.
Parkway 13, St. Henry 8
The Panthers scored in every inning to eliminate the second-seeded Redskins from the tournament. A five-run first inning set the tone as Parkway collected 11 hits in the game.
Jonathan Fent, Brett Swygart and Cain Pontsler each tripled for Parkway. Derek Luth picked up the win on the mound for the Panthers.
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Problem with the gear selector.
Clutch judder.
Wiper faults.
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This car was purchased to replaced my wife's accident-damaged Suzuki Swift (new type). This is the first French car we have owned, having previously driven Japanese cars. We had heard bad stories about older Peugeots, but were led to believe the 207 was a leap in quality.
Unfortunately this is not the case. Build quality is a long way from Japanese standards. There have been various niggles with the car, and the gearbox and clutch remain awkward to use. The dealer is unwilling or unable to fix faults, and any minor issue requires at least 2 visits (one to 'look at' the fault and another to actually do anything about it). The car is less than a year old and has done only 6k, and yet the stitching on the driver's seat is already pulling apart.
My wife is quite small (5'4") and the driving position suits her. I am 6'3" and find the steep angle of the windscreen and A-post restrictive.
Performance and economy are acceptable, but nothing special for a modern 1.4 16V. The 207 is not particularly cheap, and for the money we could have done better I think. For performance, reliability and driving enjoyment our old Swift 1.5 was in a different league.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 9th September, 2007
12th Sep 2007, 06:16
The way they shut Ryton, their most productive plant at the time, and threw production of this car at the lowest bidder says all you need to know about how they prioritised quality.
20th Sep 2007, 11:55
Bought a 207 in jan 07. Has been it the garage twice, once for rear wheel bearing, and just now for the pedals sticking.
Has anything like this happened to anyone else.
5th Apr 2010, 15:23
Hi. Gearbox went, and 2 MONTHS down the road it's gone again and Peugeot will not fix.
Anybody else had trouble?


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Hi folks,
I want to use the VESC to control hub motors which will have the axle coming out at both ends so there is no way to attach the small magnet that comes with the AS5047 encoder
So I was wondering how can I overcome it and thought of attaching a ring magnet to the motor and put the encoder close to that on one side figuring that if its magnetic field is across instead of being aligned with its axis it should be same for the encoder
Can somebodymore knowledgeable provide opinions on this?
Will the motor be ok with the magnet attached at one end?
Will the VESC be unaffected?
Will the encoder work this way?
Thanks a lot!
Hub motor + AS5047 + ring magnet
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Government's IT infrastructure to be upgraded
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — More than 70 per cent of the US$68 million projected for implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) will be used to upgrade the Government's information and technology (IT) infrastructure.
This is according to NIDS Programme Director, Warren Vernon, who said this is being strengthened to ensure the system is ready for roll-out in 2019.
"Most of the project's budget will be used to upgrade the Government's data centre, which is e-Gov. (and includes) all of the ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) providing connectivity (and) ensuring that the relevant security systems and processes are in place," he said.
Vernon was responding to questions from journalists during a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (November 14).
The NIDS, which is being facilitated under the National Identification and Registration Bill, will provide a comprehensive and secure structure to enable the capture and storage of identity information for all Jamaicans.
Under the system, each citizen will be provided with a randomised nine-digit National Identification Number (NIN), which they will have for life.
Vernon further informed that the procurement stage is well advanced for a technological solution that will include enrolment stations, computer systems, fingerprint scanners, cameras, manual signature capture devices, and other equipment required to implement the system.
In the meantime, Director of Communications and Public Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister, Robert Morgan, said one of the key outcomes of the modernisation of the Government's IT infrastructure is to ensure that the system is secure.
"When we are finished modernising the Government's IT infrastructure, it will be one of the most modern… and most secure in the hemisphere," he assured.
The National Identification and Registration Bill was passed in the Senate on Monday with 168 amendments. It was returned to the House of Representatives today for approval.
The Government intends to put the NIDS infrastructure and systems in place over the next 12 months, beginning with a pilot project in January 2019.
This is expected to be followed by the national roll-out in September 2019, over a period of three to four years.
The layered roll-out and management of the NIDS will be handled by a new agency, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), which will replace the Registrar General's Department (RGD) and provide more enhanced services.
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Cave Beach camping area
It's a 300 m walk from carpark to tent site at this grassy camping area at the end of Cave Beach Rd off Jervis Bay Rd. It's a small and secluded spot suitable for the lightweight camper. Tents must be no larger than 3 m x 3 m and there's a maximum of 5 people per site. Bring your own gas/fuel stove.
How to book: Booderee Visitor Information Centre (02) 4443 0977
This campsite is located in Booderee National Park
On the southern side of Jervis Bay, Booderee is cloaked in coastal scrub and flowering heath, with cliffs fronting pale sandy beaches, clear blue waters and a wealth of Aboriginal archaeological sites. Its fascinating landforms, extraordinary plant and animal diversity and lovely coast make it a favourite destination for Canberra and Sydney residents. Advance bookings, which can be made up to 4 months before a visit, are essential.
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Salem Police investigating attempted robbery at Kendrick's Corner Carryout
SALEM — Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at Kendrick's Corner Carryout Saturday afternoon at 981 N. Ellsworth Ave.
According to a police report, employees told officers a male suspect requested money and made threats to harm them. He fled without any money and left in an older model SUV.
Officers searched the area, but did not locate the suspect. No other information was being released.
The incident has been turned over to the detective squad, with an investigation pending. Anyone with information should call police at 330-337-7811.


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Jason Momoa: 'Conan' Goes to Planet Hollywood!
Jason Momoa holds up a huge sword while visiting Planet Hollywood Times Square on Thursday (August 18) in New York City.
The 32-year-old actor recently returned to the States after premiering his new flick, Conan the Barbarian, in London over the weekend.
Jason chatted with MovieLine about how he prepared for the intense fighting scenes in the action flick.
"I studied a lot of samurai movies, Akira Kurosawa movies, because I wanted to make him fight like a samurai, but with a broadsword. Also in terms of the stance, I wanted to be really low, so you'll see my pose is really, really low, Japanese samurai-style. That changes the DNA in how you walk, and it helped," he revealed.
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|April 9, 2011 11:15 AM EDT
Diane Macedo of Fox News worked on Sofia's story for more than a month, studying documents, interviewing more than a dozen people, and fact-checking before publishing her news story on Monday and airing our interview.
On Monday, she also published a detailed article on Sofia that was picked up by a dozen or so media outlets around the world during the week.
▸ Fox News Story on Sofia's Abduction to Syria
When Sofia returns safely home, she will pay her first visit to Diane at the Fox News headquarters in New York City.
▸ US Leaves Its Youngest Citizen Behind Syria
The following is a short weekend "bedtime story" for my daughter while she still remains abducted in Syria.
Twitter updates on Sofia @FuatKircaali
One day, during his travels, Daddy found a "little green Swiss frog" on his bed as he arrived in his hotel room.
Daddy took the little green Swiss frog home to Sofia's day care in America to play with Sofia's little friends.
Sofia's little friends asked the little green Swiss frog where Sofia was :)
Of course the little green Swiss frog flew all the way to Syria to find Sofia :)
One day, when she woke up, Sofia saw the little green Swiss frog by her pillow :)
Sofia told the little green Swiss frog that she misses her friends at home too, very much :)
And she soon found out that when she squeezed the little green Swiss frog's little yellow crown, the little green Swiss frog talked to her too! :)
The little green Swiss frog told Sofia that she came all the way to Syria to bring her home!
Sofia said "yeaaayyy" :)
Now Daddy needs to find Mrs. Clinton despite her busy schedule to make this happen.
Unfortunately Mrs. Clinton thinks Uncle Bashar is a good uncle.
She works very hard, she is very tired, she doesn't know yet that Uncle Bashar is a very naughty big boy.
So, Daddy will have to work even harder to explain to the big boys and big girls in Washington, DC, that both Sofia and her little green Swiss frog want to come home, very soon!
P.S. - This week AP reported that "State Dept. issued travel warning on Syria" and on Monday Reuters filed a follow-up report that "US offers free flights out for employees in Syria."
As of this Saturday, and since July 2010, my abducted daughter Sofia Kircaali, a US citizen, remains in Syria and in harm's way.
On Friday, I watched videos on the Internet showing violence inside a mosque one block away from where Sofia currently lives with her mother and grandmother.
Twitter updates on Sofia @FuatKircaali
Mr. Barack Obama, The President of the United States
Mrs. Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State
Mrs. Sharon Anderholm Wiener, Outgoing Consul General to Istanbul, Turkey
Mr. Charles F. (Chuck) Hunter, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy in Damascus
- Open Letter to the President of Syria Bashar al-Assad
- My Two-Year-Old Daughter Sofia Facing Life-Long Disability in Syria
- A Bedtime Story for Sofia Who Remains Abducted in Syria
- Uncle Who Kidnapped Sofia to Syria Still a Practicing MD in Chicago
- State Department Photos of My Abducted Daughter Sofia in Syria
- My Abducted Two-Year-Old American Guest Worker Daughter in Syria
- US Embassy Staff Out Of Syria, Leaving My Two Year-Old Daughter Behind!
- Sofia Facing Bloodiest Easter Abducted in Syria
- Next for My American Baby in Syria: A Refugee Camp in Turkey
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Nine injured in Houston mall shooting, suspect shot: police
"Several people shot by suspect are being transported to area hospitals; unknown exact number or severity of injuries," the Houston police said on its Twitter account.
The shooter was a Houston-area lawyer, the Texas city's police chief Martha Montalvo told a news conference. She would not identify the man by name.
Police said they were investigating whether the shooting was motivated by "issues at his firm."
Of the nine people injured, six were sent to hospitals while three were treated and released near the scene of the incident. One person was in critical condition and another in serious condition, police said.
Police did not disclose what kind of gun was used.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told local television station KTRK that it appeared the motivation for the shooting may have been the lawyer's relationship with his firm, which "went awry."
The police chief said there were no indications of any others involved, and that investigators were checking the man's social media accounts to help in determining his motive.
Police responded to reports of a shooting at 6:29 a.m. local time, and engaged in a shootout with the suspect. "The individual was firing actively at the officers," Montalvo said.
Houston Fire Department spokesman Richard Mann said the injuries were of varying gravity with some suffering gunshot wounds and others cut by broken glass.
Mann said the shooter had not been taken to the hospital, because experts were checking his vehicle for explosives.
Active shooter at Weslayan & Bissonnet has been shot by our officers; no reports of other suspects at this time #hounews — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 26, 2016
Several people shot by suspect are being transported to area hospitals; unknown exact number or severity of injuries #hounews — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 26, 2016
HPD PIO is enroute to scene; will advise of a media staging area once determined #hounews — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 26, 2016
Our bomb squad will be checking suspect's vehicle. Crime scene covers a multiple block area near Weslayan at Bissonnet.#hounews — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 26, 2016
Witnesses said the shooter started firing at about 6:30 a.m. (1130 GMT) onto moving cars from an area near an apartment complex, media reports said.
"The shots were coming almost non-stop. Four, five, six at a time," said Jaime Zamora, a cameraman for Houston television station KTRK who witnessed some of the shooting. He estimated that between 30 and 50 shots were fired.
Local stations broadcast images of cars with bullet holes and broken windows.
Emergency responders set up a staging area to help victims at a nearby strip mall.
Officials asked residents in the area to "shelter in place."