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I was at MD Anderson on 8/18/15 for my yearly checkup with Dr. V. While standing at the check in counter this lady asked if I was Kevin. I was shocked that she knew who I was. I think her name was Kandace. She was meeting with Dr. V for the first time and possibly having a bone marrow biopsy to confirm Mastocytosis. I was blown away when she said she had read my blog and thanked me for all my information. We talked as if we had known one another for years sharing stories about reactions and our daily struggles. The best part was when I told her how I hated having to explain to a waiter (at a restaurant) about my allergies in front of friends and family. She was like then you have to ask for the manager and also tell the cook/chef! I was like WOW this lady gets it!!!
Surviving with Systemic Mastocytosis: Live Well..Love Much..Laugh Often
I was diagnosed with Systemic Mastocytosis in 1997 I'm also known as a shocker. I'm a 49 year happily married man with three beautiful girls and two step sons and 8 beautiful grandchildren!
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
It's been awhile...
I was at MD Anderson on 8/18/15 for my yearly checkup with Dr. V. While standing at the check in counter this lady asked if I was Kevin. I was shocked that she knew who I was. I think her name was Kandace. She was meeting with Dr. V for the first time and possibly having a bone marrow biopsy to confirm Mastocytosis. I was blown away when she said she had read my blog and thanked me for all my information. We talked as if we had known one another for years sharing stories about reactions and our daily struggles. The best part was when I told her how I hated having to explain to a waiter (at a restaurant) about my allergies in front of friends and family. She was like then you have to ask for the manager and also tell the cook/chef! I was like WOW this lady gets it!!!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Another Year!!! Do you Facebook???
I've found a great deal of support on Facebook!!! If you have not already created a Facebook page I suggest you do so. You will be surprised at the amount of people who have SM also have a Facebook page!
I look forward to hearing from you!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Just a small update!!!
I'm still here just been really busy with life. I had a really rough month last month with several ER visits with all the great symptoms of Masto. I'm doing much better just taking it day by day. I'm still taking the chemo pills as part of the study I've been on. I hope everyone is doing OK or as good as can be expected.
If you read my blog I would love to hear from you :) here is a picture of my wife Patty and I.
Take care your friend,
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Close call... Just another day!!!
I woke up this morning feeling like I've been run over by a train!!! I feel like I've had an attack while in my sleep. I've done this many times to try and avoid going into anaphylactic shock only to wake up with the feeling I slept through it. I begin backtracking what I ate the night before or what might have set off the attack. This time I'm really not sure, I did eat a non preservative pizza last night of course there is always the stress!!!
This is just one story of one person living day to day with this crappy illness!!! I pray all the time they'll find a cure, I'm so sick of always feeling like crap.
I will continue to smile, laugh and live the best life possible. I refuse to let this control my life!!!
Monday, September 6, 2010
New day!!!
On a more cheerful note I love the new blog background, I absolutely love the beach. I don't know about you guys but I need a vacation!!!
I would love to hear from you guys please leave a comment when you stop by...
Sunday, September 5, 2010
I get so angry!!!
Sometimes I get so angry, why this had to happen to me! I apologize for ranting but at least most of you know how I feel.
Friday, August 6, 2010
So Far So Good!
I apologize to everyone for not getting back with you or posting more often. I've been so busy lately with different things life has thrown my way hence the high blood pressure. I still have most of the same symptoms from before that people with SM have learned to just live with but it's been awhile since I've been in anaphylactic shock. I keep the shots handy because we all know how fast things can change.
I recently joined Face book so if you like look me up: Kevin Shoemake
If you read this say hello and let me know how you are doing.
Information Sheet for Patients and Caregivers!
The Mastocytosis Society,Inc. Information Sheet for Patients and Caregivers
This is a brief introduction for new patients and doctors who are unfamiliar with the management of mastocytosis. The information presented here, combined with that available in the cited references, provides a starting point from which to approach understanding, treating, and living with this rare disorder.
Mast cell disease, or mastocytosis, is characterized by the proliferation and accumulation of mast cells in a variety of tissues and can affect either sex at any age. Definite diagnosis is made by demonstrating an abnormal accumulation of mast cells in a biopsy, usually of the skin and/or bone marrow. Other causes for symptoms should be ruled out, and blood and urine testing for mast cell products may be suggestive of the diagnosis. When performed properly by experienced personnel with access to current information on recommended protocols the results of these tests will be useful in diagnosing and evaluating mastocytosis.
Mast cells are widely distributed in nearly every organ of the body, mainly close to blood and lymph vessels, nerve endings, and skin and mucous membrane surfaces. They develop from immature cells produced in the bone marrow, which migrate to the tissues where they mature.
Mast cells produce various chemicals which normally serve protective, inflammatory and regulatory functions as they interact with white blood cells and tissues. In mastocytosis these chemicals, or mediators, are abnormally abundant and cause symptoms.
Mast cell products (mediators)
Some mast cell products are stored in granules within the cell, and others are produced in response to stimulation by the immune system or by drugs, chemicals, or physical factors. Below is a table of some factors which can cause mast cells to release their products. Stress, strong emotions and estrogen can increase their effect.
The products present in granules and ready for immediate release on stimulation include histamine, heparin, tryptase, and chymase. These chemicals cause, and to some extent regulate, allergic and inflammatory changes, and are involved in tissue building or repair. In response to immune system activation of the mast cell, arachidonic acid within the cell is converted into prostaglandin D2 and leukotriene C4, which restrict air flow in the lungs, stimulate mucous formation, and attract some kinds of white blood cells.
Mast cells also generate several cytokines, which are proteins that interact with white blood cells and tissue cells to continue the allergic or inflammatory response.
The symptoms of mastocytosis vary from person to person and may occur as "attacks" or as simply fatigue and a feeling of ill health. Over time, symptoms may become more frequent and more severe. The rate of progression differs from person to person, and there may be an improvement in symptoms for long periods of time. The type and severity of symptoms can also vary greatly from person to person or from one episode to the next. Often, seemingly unrelated symptoms comprise an individual's personal pattern of mastocytosis. These may (or may not) include: flushing (temporary skin redness), itching, hives,bruising, and skin sensations such as tingling. Other symptoms experienced by many of the people with mastocytosis are nausea,vomiting, abdominal cramping, occasional or frequent diarrhea, and excess stomach acid or ulcers. The person may experience unexplained fractures, mild to severe pain in bones, joints, or muscles, enlargement of liver or spleen, bladder pain, heart palpitations or rapid heart beat, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, light-headedness, fatigue,weakness, weight loss, respiratory symptoms including asthma. There may be depression, poor memory or irritability; also intolerance to heat or cold or to a change in temperature. Other symptoms include headaches,fainting or near fainting, and recurrent anaphylaxis.
Because there is not yet a cure for mastocytosis, treatment is aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of the release of mast cell products and at countering the effects of mast cell products which are inevitably released. Most patients will achieve relief of symptoms only by employing measures in both areas.
Avoidance of the factors which are known to cause a reaction for the individual patient, and cautious evaluation of other factors, such as those listed in the Table below, are important in the management of mastocytosis.
In using drugs to counter the effects of mast cell products,treatment must be tailored to the individual patient. Most commonly, H1 antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine or hydroxyzine are used to decrease the skin symptoms, vasodilation and mucous secreting actions of histamine. Stomach symptoms generally respond well to H2 antihistamines, such as cimetadine or ranitidine, which can also help reduce skin symptoms.
Aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, if tolerated by the patient, provide relief from flushing and lightheadedness by blocking the body's production of prostaglandin D2. These drugs can cause unexpected severe reactions, though, and their use must be instituted cautiously under careful medical supervision.
Cromolyn (disodium cromoglycate) is a mast cell stabilizing drug which is frequently effective in reducing skin and gastrointestinal symptoms as well as mental and other systemic systems.
For severe diarrhea or malabsorption, collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity, and continued anaphylaxis which fails to respond to other measures, systemic corticosteroids may be required.
People with mastocytosis should carry injectable epinephrine, and they should know how to inject themselves if necessary to treat anaphylaxis.
There are other medications which may provide symptomatic relief if the ones mentioned above are ineffective or undesirable for a particular patient. No new medication or remedy should be started without careful consideration and close supervision, in case of an unexpected reaction.
It is not yet possible to predict the course of mastocytosis in any individual person. When involvement is limited to the skin, symptoms may improve or clear entirely, but it is also possible for the disease to progress to the systemic form. In about half the young children affected, symptoms disappear as they reach adulthood.
When the mast cell infiltration is systemic, symptoms may progress slowly over many years or may suddenly increase temporarily or permanently. The patient may even progress to the more serious categories of disease.
For the small percentage of patients who develop an associated hematological disorder, the course varies, and the prognosis depends on the associated hematological disease. ( 2 )
It is very important for the patient and the doctor to maintain good communication and to work cooperatively to achieve the best possible symptom control. Communication with other doctors caring for mastocytosis patients, and with other persons who have the disease, is important in order to maintain a support and information network. The affected person, or the child's parents, should strive to become educated about mastocytosis and to be aware of their individual needs and responses to triggering factors. A recognized medical warning device, such as a MedicAlert bracelet, should be worn, and extra caution is needed when undergoing dental work or surgery.
The Mastocytosis Society provides education and support to people with all forms of mast cell disease and their doctors, encourages research, and hopes to help find a cure for the disease. The Society also maintains a list of consultants who are available to advise professionals caring for a mastocytosis patient. Because of the rare nature of mast cell disease, we encourage doctors and patients to register with the Society in order to facilitate the communication and information exchange which will hasten the achievement of a cure.
Classification (adapted from (1) )
The following is a useful classification of the kinds of mastocytosis.
Cutaneous mastocytosis: Skin involvement only. This may include:
Urticaria pigmentosa: The typical rash of mastocytosis in the skin.
Solitary mastocytoma - a clump of mast cells restricted to a small area of the skin.
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis - skin involvement without urticaria pigmentosa or telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans (distinctive patches of discolored skin with small blood vessels on a reddened background. If the skin is heavily infiltrated with mast cells, the release of large amounts of mast cell products may cause systemic symptoms.
Systemic mastocytosis with or without skin involvement: Mast cell infiltration of at least one internal organ (like bone marrow or gastrointestinal tract). (2)
Mastocytosis in association with hematological disorder, with or without skin involvement: For example: leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic or myeloproliferative disorders.
Lymphadenopathic mastocytosis with eosinophilia, with or without skin involvement: Enlarged spleen and lymph nodes, infiltrated with mast cells, along with a blood count high in eosinophils.
Mast cell leukemia: This is rare but is the most serious form of masocytosis. The treatment and course of the disease is dictated by the leukemia.
Table of mast cell degranulators (adapted from (3) )
Allergens and other immunologic stimuli
Physical stimuli (heat, cold, sunlight, friction, pressure, vibration)
Bacterial toxins
Venoms (snake and insect, especially bee and wasp stings)
Biologic polypeptides (released by intestinal roundworms, jellyfish,crayfish, and lobster)
Polymers (Compound 48/80, dextran)
Drugs: Aspirin, alcohol, narcotics (codeine, morphine), polymyxin B,amphotericin B, D-tubocurarine, quinine, iodine-containing radiographic dyes, scopolamine, gallamine,decamethonium, reserpine.
1. Dean D. Metcalfe. Classification and Diagnosis of Mastocytosis:Current Status. J Invest Dermatol 96: 2S-4S, 1991.
2. Linda Golkar, Jeffrey D Bernhard. Seminar: Mastocytosis. Lancet 1997; 349:1379-85
3. Jack Longley, Thomas P. Duffy, Steven Kohn. Continuing Medical Education: The mast cell and mast cell disease. J Am Acad Dermatol 1995;32:545-61
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Ned Buntline, the "dime millionaire" and discoverer of Buffalo Bill, is born in Stamford, New York.
Perhaps more than any single writer, Ned Buntline was responsible for creating a highly romanticized and somewhat misleading image of the American West as the setting for great adventure and excitement. Born Edward Zane Carroll Judson, in 1845 he founded a sensationalistic magazine, called Ned Buntline's Own, in Nashville, Tennessee—Ned Buntline became the best known of several pseudonyms he used during his career.
Buntline's goal in life was straightforward: he wanted to make as much money as possible writing stories that the public would pay to read. He filled the pages of Ned Buntline's Own with all manner of outrageous stories, having a particular affinity for nautical adventures. An incorrigible womanizer (he married seven times), in 1846 he killed a jealous husband who suspected him of seducing his wife. Although Buntline had acted in self-defense, townspeople sympathetic to the dead man hanged Buntline from an awning post in the public square. Luckily, Buntline's friends cut the rope before he strangled and he was spirited out of town.
Buntline relocated to New York, where he resumed publishing his magazine. Though he had once dreamed of becoming a serious writer, he was desperate to make a living so he began to write more for a mass audience. Buntline's popular adventures were wildly successful, and he churned out dozens of melodramatic "shocking" stories over the course of only a few years. By the time he was in his late 20s, Buntline had earned the title "King of the Dime Novels" and was making an excellent living.
After traveling to San Francisco in 1869, Buntline realized he could easily adapt his stock adventure plots to a setting in the American West. At about the same time he met a handsome young scout and buffalo hunter named William Frederick Cody. Buntline claimed to have given Cody the nickname "Buffalo Bill," though Cody said he earned the name years before as a hunter for the railroads.
Buntline's decision to write a dime novel starring Buffalo Bill Cody made the relatively unknown scout into a national media star. Buntline's book The Scout of the Plains grossly exaggerated Cody's western adventures, but the public loved the thrilling tale. Always the promoter, Buntline turned the novel into a play that he staged in Chicago. In 1872, Buntline convinced Cody to travel to the city and play himself in the production. Cody was a poor actor, but his participation brought in people and money.
Cody broke with Buntline after a year, but the national fame he gained because of Buntline's work eventually allowed "Buffalo Bill" to create his famous Wild West show. Buntline churned out other western dime novels, and he eventually became the nation's top literary money earner, surpassing the income of writers like Walt Whitman and Mark Twain. Buntline prized his wealth, but he remained scornful of his own work. "I found that to make a living I must write 'trash' for the masses, for he who endeavors to write for the critical few, and do his genius justice, will go hungry if he has no other means of support."
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Tim Lambesis, lead singer of US heavy metal band As I Lay Dying, accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his estranged wife, posted bail on Tuesday, according to law enforcement officials.
He faced a $2 million bail. It is unknown if he paid in full or used a bail bond.
A readiness hearing that was scheduled for Thursday morning was rescheduled for June 26 on a request from Lambesis' lawyer. Officials have not revealed what time he posted bail on Thursday.
The singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian metal band was arrested on May 7 in Oceanside, Calif. Prosecutors allege that Lambesis approached someone from his gym on Apr. 23 and asked if the person knew anyone who could kill his wife.
Meggan Lambesis lives in Del Mar with the couple's three adopted children ages, 4, 8 and 10. Court documents reveal she had filed for divorce in September 2012 to end the couple's 8-year marriage.
The metal rocker was motivated because he felt it would be better for his three children to have a healthy relationship with one parent, prosecutors alleged in court earlier this month.
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To promote my horror novel, AFRAID, which debuts March 31, I'm appearing on different blogs every single day in March.
Please follow my daily journey, and broaden your blog-reading horizons.
Today I'm visiting Jude Hardin's blog, where we discuss a topic that all newbie authors obsess about: literary agents. Do you need one? What do they do exactly? Read to find out...
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So the verdict is out but New York City is silent right now. Why aren't we taking to the streets in NYC? We need to be out on the streets pushing for the end of all racial profiling across this country. If Zimmerman had not racially profiled Trayvon, Trayvon would be alive today! NYC maintains its stop and frisk laws that disproportionately affect black and brown people. These policies say that just being black itself is a crime/is a threat. Occupy Wall Street needs to lead the charge!


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This 2K Marin-developed sequel to first-person shooter BioShock takes players back to the dystopian underwater city of Rapture (with the clock dialed forward 10 years) and puts them in the heavy boots of a Big Daddy, the series' trademark baddie. Not just any Big Daddy, either, but the original Big Daddy, the prototype, the Jango Fett himself. As this hulking (yet spry) monstrosity, you ally with creepy Little Sisters, who embody the franchise's moral dilemma. Do you act as their rust-bucket guardian angel (complete with weapons ranging from rivet guns to drills), or do you murder them in an effort to get at the all-important ADAM substance that they harvest from handy corpses? In either case, you've got the Big Sister -- the almighty bitch-queen of Rapture -- to deal with, and she's watching your every move.
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BioShock 2's main E3 attraction is its multiplayer mode (designed by 2K partner Digital Extremes), which -- unlike the aforementioned single-player story -- acts as a prequel, pitting up to 10 players against each other in a deathmatch that reenacts the civil war that took place one year prior to the first game. You get your own apartment, where you can customize your character, change your loadout, and hear the latest way-too-cheery weapon offers from war profiteer Sinclair Solutions.
Outside, players bombard one another with myriad retuned weapons, set each other on fire, and eventually earn new equipment unlocks through experience-based rank increases. Random "Big Daddy" drops turn lucky combatants into one of the brutes to wreak some real havoc.
Ryan says: Full disclosure: I never played BioShock (yeah, yeah, I know). I respect it a lot from all I've seen and heard, though, and this sequel's going to face the monumental task of living up to the first game's rep. Given BioShock's story-heavy focus, I question the inclusion of a multiplayer mode. And the fact that this component's being developed by an outside team is ample reason to worry about a (potential) total disregard for consistent narrative design. We'll see.


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WJHC 2011 GDT – Canada 8, Switzerland 0 – Pre-Comp 1 – 2010-12-20 @ 5:00PM MST – TSN2
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|Canada were silver medal winners in 2010
|Switzerland were 4th place in 2010
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Well here it is.. this is something I look forward to every year. My Christmas isn't actually Christmas and opening presents, but the World Junior Hockey Championships. I absolutely love this tournament. As far as I'm concerned, there is no better hockey to be seen at any time during the year than this tournament. These kids lay it all on the line during this tourney. It's fast, it's physical, and it's just all around entertaining, serious hockey. The kind of hockey that would upset the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Swiss have some returnees from last year, of course, with the biggest names being goaltender Benjamin Conz (who wooed many with some unorthodox, yet strong goaltending) and Nino Niederreiter, who wasn't even on most peoples' radars before the tournament but quickly became a household name afterwords by his incredible work ethic. Conz is undrafted and will look to make a case for that, but Niederreiter Continue reading 'WJHC 2011 GDT – Canada 8, Switzerland 0 – Pre-Comp 1 – 2010-12-20 @ 5:00PM MST – TSN2'»


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Reunion (French: La Réunion) is a French overseas department located in the midst of the Indian Ocean, east of the island of Madagascar and 200km to the south-west of Mauritius, in East Africa. This enchanting destination is blessed with a tropical climate and beautiful volcanic landscapes, with its appeal being as much due to its white sandy beaches as its mountain scenery. Reunion was originally known as the Isle de Bourbon.
The Portuguese discovered the uninhabited island in 1513. From the 17th to the 19th centuries, French immigration supplemented by influxes of Africans, Chinese, Malays, and Malabar Indians gave the island its ethnic mix. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 cost the island its importance as a stopover on the East Indies trade route. It remained a colony until 1946, when it became a département of the French Republic.
Locals take great pride in marking the anniversary of the abolition of slavery (which happened on the 20th December 1848), in a festival known locally as "La Fête Cafre" (a "cafre" being the name given to an indigenous dweller of the island, now widely used to address a friend). This gesture towards the past is still very much present in society today, and as such the word "slave" ("esclave") is a grave insult to a Réunionnais.
Today, the population of Reunion is widely varied in terms of ethnic origin, which each group inheriting its respective traditions.
Although Reunion is an integral part of France, it is not part of the Schengen area, so it has its own immigration and visa rules. Citizens of Mauritius, for example, do not need a visa for short visits to Reunion but do need a visa to visit mainland France.
The main airport is Roland Garros International Airport, near Saint-Denis (RUN IATA). The vast majority of intercontinental flights arriving at Reunion come from mainland France, with a handful of other airports through the Indian Ocean. Airlines flying to Reunion are the following:
For travelers from North America, travel direct to Reunion can be very expensive (well over US$2000 in economy and booked months in advance!) due to a lack of competition and lack of codesharing agreements with Air Austral at Paris-CDG. The most affordable way to travel from North America to Reunion is to book a flight to Mauritius, then book a separate flight for about US$180-300 round-trip between Mauritius and Reunion, which are less than an hour apart by air. Mauritius is served by several major carriers, such as British Airways, Emirates, South African Airways, Turkish Airways, Air France (to Paris-CDG, rather than Paris-Orly), KLM (seasonal), Lufthansa (seasonal), and Austrian (seasonal), so fares are competitive at about US$1200-1800 and can involve shorter layovers.
The small Pierrefonds Airport on the southwest side of the island near Saint-Pierre has daily flights to Mauritius on both Air Austral and Air Mauritius, plus a seasonal Air Austral flight to Rodrigues.
It is often said that Reunion has more than its fair share of cars, and it's true. At certain times, the road networks can become jam-packed with vehicles, but in order to overcome this, all a visitor needs to know is when to travel and how to travel. The national road (route nationale) which goes round the island is double-laned for each direction in many places. The rest of the roads are usually tarmacked, with one lane in each direction. There were in the past plans to build some form of railway to alleviate the traffic congestion but as of 2018 those plans have been shelved without any construction taking place.
Hailing a taxi on the island is fairly expensive, especially when leaving the airport (expect to pay 15€).
Intercity bus travel around the island is served by Car Jaune ("Yellow Bus", buses are easily recognizable by their yellow color). There are 13 lines. Apart from these buses there are also local buses. Most of lines operate between 6AM and 6PM.
There is one main road around the island (74km of it is four-lane) and another road from Saint-Pierre to Saint-Benoit (route des plaines) through the interior of the island.
Due to the high number of cars, traffic jams often occur so you should avoid travelling during peak times.
Because of the volcano, the road is sometimes closed along the east side of the island.
The four-lane highway between La Possession and Saint-Denis, known as the route du littoral, runs between an unstable cliff and the sea. Because of the rain (mostly between December and March), this highway may be "basculée", that is switched to a two-lane road. Expect traffic jams in such circumstances. It is being replaced by a remarkable €1.7-billion, 5.4-km viaduct a few hundred metres off shore that is planned to open in 2020.
A new €1.1 billion expressway—the Route des Tamarins—was completed in 2009 linking Saint-Paul and Étang-Salé and offering spectacular views of the coast. With its completion, a 4-lane divided highway now runs around three-fourths of the island.
Do not underestimate driving times, even if the island seems small. The main roads, especially on the west coast, tend to jam; so do the streets of Saint Denis. The roads in the interior are mountain roads, some with many turns and steep slopes.
Car hire is available.
Reunion Island has almost one thousand kilometers of hiking trails, with an astonishing variety of landscapes for an island. The cirques, plains and volcano have been classified as a french national natural park. The best hikes are probably in the Mafate cirque and on the volcano (see Piton de la Fournaise). The exceptionnal Mafate circus has no roads, and about 800 inhabitants.
You can find hostings on main hiking places.
Some helicopter and airplane companies do touristic flights. These depart very early in the morning (in order to avoid clouds and fog at altitude). There are also some helicopter trips, e.g. to La Nouvelle in Mafate.
Reunion is very much an island to be discovered through exploring its mountainous scenery and outdoor activities. The typical landforms of Réunion "Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Reunion Island", have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the world heritage covers more than 40% of the island.
The following two (fairly ambitious) hiking trails (Grande Randonnée) take in breathtaking views of the island.
An alternative is to walk in Mafate, without marked-out footpaths. Visit the villages (locally known as îlets) to get a feel of car-free settlements in beautiful surroundings.
This can be accessed from Saint-Louis by the road of 420 bends (route aux 420 virages). Whilst in this welcoming village sat at the foot of the Piton des Neiges cliff, be sure not to miss the embroidery museum (musée de la broderie). https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2015-05-28-LaReunion_0555-0208%2BPitonDeLaFournaise_05.JPG
It is also possible to reach here by the GR2 route from the north (canalisation des Orangers), or from Maïdo by taking the narrow path heading down the "La Brèche" pass, with a 750-metre change of altitude. It's a fairly strenuous trip, 2 hours down, and 3 hours up (minimum), with dizzying drops. About halfway along, be sure to stop and appreciate the views, above a sheer drop of 1500 metres.
The cirque de Mafate is home to many villages, or "îlets". Aside from La Nouvelle (1470m), there is Marla (1600m), Trois Roches (1220m), Roche Plate (1110m), Grand-Place (530m), Îlet des Orangers (1000m), Îlet des lataniers (650m), Îlet à Bourse (850), Îlet Malheur (828m), Aurère (930m) and Cayenne (530m). Although seemingly near from a bird's-eye view, the journey from village to village requires a good few hours even for competent walkers. It is possible to get here by helicopter from St-Denis or St-Giles as well. Try HELILAGON, Altiport de l'Eperon-97460 Saint-Paul, tel.(0)220.127.116.11.
The main villages are Salazie (the administrative centre), Hell-Bourg (a pretty, flowery village) and Grand-Ilet.
This is one of the island's most spectacular sights. The eastern side of the caldera is carpeted in lush greenery through which slice a multitude of waterfalls. The area can be reached by crossing the river on a suspended footbridge, and by continuing alongside fields of watercress and chayotes (a green, pear-shaped fruit). A nice route would be to work one's way through the vegetation and to go right up to the base of the waterfall – a perfect spot for a picnic.
Starting off from Hell-Bourg, a few lengthy routes can take you to the "trou de Fer" (literally 'the iron hole'), or the "Piton des Neiges". Alternatively, you could opt for a shorter hike to "Les Trois Cascades" ('the three waterfalls'), taking just two-three hours for an easy round-trip – still, you'll need to be equipped with decent footwear though.
To really make the most of it, however, it is well-advised to plan a night-stop at the Gîte de la Caverne-Dufour (3km from the summit). The hosts are nice people and, after a traditional rum-based fruit punch, a simple meal will take your mind off your exhaustion from the climb. At the crack of dawn (at around 3AM), grab your shoes again, marvel at the night sky which seems a million miles away from today's polluted metropolises, then climb further. Walk by torchlight along marked-out paths leading to the summit, where the sunrise will leave an indelible mark upon your memory. Words cannot begin to explain the magnificence of this experience. The descent back to the gîte is no more surprising for most visitors that the initial ascent – it would be the first time to see by daylight the track you followed in pitch black earlier. The natural surroundings make it clear that you are on an (extinct) volcano..
Take the Route de Bras-Sec where the paths leaves off from. The view is completely unobstructed, and the wilderness is staggeringly beautiful. A good place to take a halfway pitstop would be at the "Grand matarum" cabin. For very good climbers only! The gîte takes bookings (several weeks in advance): Maison de la Montagne (Tel.: 02.62.90.78.78), or at the Cilaos tourist information centre 02.62.31.71.71, then book in for a meal and breakfast with the hosts at the gîte (02.62.51.15.26), 24 hours ahead. The journey back to Cilaos can be made in a single push (descending 1800 metres in altitude) – try to take it easy on those knees!
The path around Bélouve gets very muddy from time to time. The final route is to approach from Hell-Bourg passing through the cap Anglais: allow 6 or 7 hours for this route, which covers 1500 metres of altitude.
The first surprise is on the "Nez de bœuf" pass (2136m), where, after walking through lush greenery, a panoramic over the "plaine des sables" (plain of sands) hits you. This plain of black sand from volcanic activity gives us a hint of what is to come. A path (or more precisely, a dusty track), riddled with potholes, takes us to the "Pas de Bellecombe" (2311m). A short walk of just a few metres from the car park takes you up to a lovely view over the "Fournaise". It's a breathtaking sight as you see this lunar landscape presented before your eyes. A path (which is the only way of getting to the Fournaise) goes down about 150 metres in altitude in about 580 steps (we counted them!). Fortunately, there is a rail along the whole route, because the "steps" are far from being like those on normal staircases – they are from 10cm to 40cm in height and scramble over rock, earth, tree roots, concrete and pebbles. Nevertheless, the descent along the wall of the caldera leads you through tamarind trees and is not an all too unpleasant route. Once you're at the bottom, the first stop is to the "Formica Léo", a small volcano which has been inactive since 1753. From it's reddish tip emerges about 20 metres of ash spewed out from successive eruptions of the volcano during its active years. The entire journey is well marked out with white markers. NB: These white markers, about every 2 metres apart, are essential in case of a sudden spell of mist – they will guide you back to the starting point. Be careful not to stray too far from them, as if you get lost there is very little chance of being rescued before the next morning, and nights up there are pretty cold!
After the Formica Léo, the signposts take you towards the peak, on hard and smooth earth, made up of old lava. A small sign marks out that it is made of "Lave Cordée" (basaltic, smooth, fluid lava, also known as "P?hoehoe" lava). From then on, the track goes on through a more lunar-like landscape, and the long ascent begins, crossing more recently produced lava.
Getting one's bearings is no problem, all you have to do is follow the throngs of fellow visitors. Nevertheless, be warned: drink lots and do not be deceived by the cool air at this altitude of 2200m. The sun, even through mist, is very strong, so protect your head and use suncream sparingly all over all parts of your body exposed to the sun (including your legs). Otherwise, be prepared for a few difficult days of sunburn. After the 2 hours of walking from the car park, you will finally arrive (about a third of the way along the route) at the summit of the Bory crater, at 2631 metres above sea level. This small crater, only 350 metres in diameter, has been inactive since 1971. It's an ideal place to take a few photos or videos to immortalise the moment. Still following the white markers, the walk continues towards the Dolomieu crater (1km in diameter), which is still active, as the fumes will remind you. This itinerary covers the crater, and the route traverses recent lava flows. You'll certainly feel the heat on your legs and the crunching underfoot (as if you're walking on pieces of glass). A few signposts remind you of the danger of climbing down the rock face to get closer to the crater. The positioning of certain seismic probes around the crater's lip will put your mind at rest slightly. Once you are finished up on the summit, it's just another 2 and a half hours of walking to return to your vehicle – without forgetting that you have to climb back up those 580 steps again!
There is also good diving off the coast of Reunion.
French is the official language of Reunion, although Creole is widely spoken. Everyone understands French, as it is the language of education, but few people understand English.
French spoken with the local Reunion accent, intermingled with Creole, can be difficult to understand for native French speakers. Metropolitan French are locally nicknamed zoreilles ("ears") for their tendency not to understand and ask people to repeat.
English speakers meet every Monday evening between 7:30PM and 11PM (including during holidays) at the Moda Bar, 75 rue Pasteur, in Saint-Denis. Infoline 0692 560220. If you speak English, it is a good way of sharing ones accent, culture and language to meet travelling and resident couch-surfers. Ten to twenty people attend each week. The bar allows people to bring take out food.
See also: French/Creole dictionary [2]
Reunion is part of the Eurozone, so as in many other European Union countries the currency used is the euro (symbol: €).
It is compulsory, for the large majority of businesses, to post prices in windows. Hotels and restaurants must have their rates visible from outside.
Most shops accept international credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) but most of them require a minimum amount for credit cards payments (usually €15).
There is a good number of ATMs (called "gabier") which don't charge you for using them.
Most shops are closed on Sunday.
Most of supermarkets are open from 9AM to 8PM, Monday to Saturday. Some of them are open on Sunday morning.
You can find traditional objects in some shops but it's often easier and cheaper to go to a market (marché). The market in Saint-Paul is famous and you'll also find fruits and vegetables: it gathers on Friday morning and afternoon and on Saturday morning.
It's a good place to buy African traditional objects, such as Oware .
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Thanks to its history, Reunionese cuisine is a mix between different cultures: French, Indian, Chinese & African
Typical dishes are cari and rougail which are a meat or a fish cooked in a sauce and eaten with rice.
Depending on the season, many tropical fruits are available, like litchees (december), mangoes, pineapples (the Victoria types in Reunion are said to be the best in the world by the locals), bananas, papaya...
At lunchtime, you can have many kinds of sandwiches and samoussas in snack-bars (cheap but not very balanced, except for the spicy "achards sandwich"), and find restaurants easily (average of 10-15 USD).
Reunionese cuisine is quite safe, but ask for some dishes to ensure that they're not too spicy. The spice level is below that of much indian cuisine.
The main local drink is rum. The lowest quality rum is made from fermented cane sugar molasses and is not aged (thus its color is clear). It is often drunk as rhum arrangé - rum flavored by fruit and spices. Rhum arrangé, being fruity and sugary, is easy to drink but beware of the high alcohol content! Higher quality rum is rhum agricole, made from fermented cane sugar juice. It is either clear, or aged in oak barrels, giving it a brown colour.
There are many possible accommodation types in reunion: Ordinary hotels; privately run Gîtes d'Étape; Gîtes de Montagne are mountain cabins or lodges located in the central areas appropriate and operated by Reunion Island Tourism Board; youth hostels are operated by Auberge de jeunesse de la Réunion. There are five youth hostels at Réunion Island ; Hell Bourg, Bernica, Entre Deux, Saint Denis and Cilaos.
For European people coming from an EU country, working in Reunion is allowed without a visa or work permit. If you're from outside the EU, you will probably need a work permit. Check with the French Embassy in your country. Do not forget, though, that the unemployment rate is high. If you work in the health sector (doctor, nurse), it will be much easier.
Reunion is fairly safe. You must, however, respect some simple principles:
Most crimes are family-related and linked with alcoholic behaviors.
The major attraction of Reunion is the stunning scenery, with impressive walks on cliffs and, obviously, the volcano. Be aware that in some high altitude areas, especially the volcano, mid-day fog may really hamper orientation; also, temperatures may drop significantly. In foggy weather, do not stray from well-marked paths. Carry layered clothing. Even on this tropical island, in high altitude locations, in humid weather, you can really catch a bad cold.
In 2006, Reunion experienced an epidemic of Chikungunya virus. By April, 230,000 people had been infected, which amounted to almost 30% of the population. The epidemic eventually ebbed, and by the summer new cases had dropped to near zero. Travelers should still take precautions against mosquito bites.
Caution should be taken when spending time in the sun. High altitude areas may be scorchingly hot when the sun is high, and cold when it is foggy. Prepare layered clothing.
Sanitary and medical facilities in Reunion are very good.
As in the rest of France, French and EU residents get most of their health care costs covered by the compulsory health insurance plan (sécurité sociale). This plan does not cover nonresidents, who will be expected to pay full price. A travel health insurance is thus advised. Full price costs are significantly lower than in the United States.
Visitors from European Union should bring an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) - obtained in their own country before departure. The E111 form is no longer valid. Ask for details at your local health care organization.
The major hospital is in Saint-Denis but there are various others in important cities. There are doctors in almost every village.
Tap water is usually safe for consumption. Public sources of water are unsafe if labeled with "Eau non potable" (Water not drinkable).
During the cyclonic season (November to April), you should check cyclone warnings shown in newspapers or broadcast by the radio or TV. There is three state of warning:
Country code: 262
Dialing within Reunion: all numbers have 10 digits. Landlines begin by 0262 and mobile phones by 0692 and with 0693.
Dialing to Reunion: international prefix + 262 + phone number without the first 0 (this leads to dial twice 262 which is normal). If you dial from mainland France, just use the 10-digit number.
Dialing from Reunion: the international prefix is 00.
Calling to a mobile phone is more expensive than to a landline. Number beginning by 0800 are free phone. Number beginning by 089 are premium-rate.
Few foreign mobile phone companies offer international roaming to Reunion so double-check before leaving. Your company should provide specific roaming to Reunion since it has different mobile phone companies from mainland France.
Alternatively, you should be able to get a Pay-as-you-go SIM card from various locations. There are two companies offering wireless services: SFR (SRR) and Orange Réunion.
Post offices are found in all cities.
Letter boxes are colored in yellow.
Less than 20g (postcard, letter with one or two pages in a regular envelope) :
The basic stamp for regular mail is red with the head of "Marianne" (the Republic logo). It does not carry its value and can therefore be used even after a price increase. It is sold in all Post Offices, Bureaux de Tabacs (Tobacco sellers identified by a red lozenge) and postcard vendors. The latter may also carry other common stamps.
In most Post Offices you will find an automatic machine (yellow) with a scale and a screen. Just put your mail on the scale, tell the machine (French or English) the destination, pay the indicated amount and the machine will deliver a printed stamp.
Chronopost, UPS and DHL offer parcel services.


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Sliveredge replied to jeebowhite's topic in General Ford Related DiscussionsArea of the country - South East County - Kent (subcounty where applicable) - Thanet Town name - Margate Business Type - Dealership Business Name - Invicta motors Contact Details - email@example.com http://www.invictamotors.co.uk Why do you like them - Darren is a honest non-pushy sales man, listens to what you want and how much and does his best to find it he has been in the game a few years and not a spotty kid looking for a quick sale. saved me over £100 a month going from a 1.0 tit Bmax 14 plate to a focus tit nav 64 plate! i have recommend 3 other people to him and they are very happy with the service they got!
thank you for all your posts, im not to worried about emissions TBH i work on diesel genorators/engines with up to 4000 HP (2983kw) so what my car pumps out in its life time will not be as much as one of those bad boys on a full chat 8 hour load run lol
To be honest i only really pop to work now so only a 10 mile drive each way in the week days mainly country roads and then at weekend to the shops or out with the kids to so i would say a petrol is the one for me as i only do a long run (150 to 200 miles) once or twice a month now. and total a average for 700 to 900 miles a month in general If i drive like a daisy to work i will get mid 40s but normally settle around 37-38 on the average tank Thinking the petrol would leave me grinning more each morning as the diesel would just not be right for my trips i do. I will try and get a test drive of both and see what i like
Bit hash there mate! I was just enquiring of what the real life values are for MPG. I was running around a a loan 1.6 auto that was getting 20 to 25 mpg at best lol cheers for you advise tho will look in to carwow.
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Sliveredge posted a topic in Ford Focus ClubSo guys what's everyone got? Im looking at a ST focus (would love the RS but not got the funds I did price up new the other day at it was cheaper by a few £ to own a RS over a ST3 with some options over 2 years!) those that have the diesel do you wish you had the petrol? What's you average daily MPG with a bit of right foot and normal driving Anyone gone from the 1.0 125 focus to a ST? My last tank full got me 380 miles with one motorway trip (160 miles) in the rest was town driving so around the 40 mpg. sometimes it drops to 330 a tank so around 34 mpg I'm looking for a 2nd hand one ( year or so old if i can find one) so what are the common things to look out for? Also looking for car cams what have you got attached to your focus?
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Sliveredge replied to charlierwalker's topic in Ford Focus ClubDo you have any more information on this? or has anyone created a guide with a list of parts?
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Sliveredge posted a topic in Ford Mondeo / Vignale ClubHi all, Im after some information on a new head unit for my stepdads Mondeo, he has ones of those Chinese all in one jobs but is not happy with it, slow DAB drops out all the time etc (i cant tell which one it is, it was already fitted when he got the car.) He has a Mk4 i think its a 60 plate titanium x model, it used to have the Hi level CD+AM/FM+DAB unit fitted according to Etis with BT/VC phone interface and usb too He is still after all the toys so sat nav, DAB and blue tooth but would like to move away from the Chinese rubbish. What have you all got, what's the best out there we are looking to spend around £400, Could he put a standard sony unit back in to the car and just buy a sat nav or do you recommend a unit like the Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB can you like sat nav off phone or is the pioneer AVIC-F970DAB with built in sat nav worth the extra money? Cheers all would love some quick answers on this as Xmas is fast approaching.
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Sliveredge posted a topic in Ford Focus ClubWell its been a while but im back and with a new car, well new for me. Got a lovely mk3 focus in white the 1 litre ecoboost with 125 little ponys in a Titanium Navigator spec, 64 plate and 13000 miles on the clock Now i used to play around with the old eml and software on the old MK2.5s and seen the Foccus software for the newer focus whats the best free mods that can be done with this? bare in mind i have global closing tyre delflation system etc. Love the car but im very tempted to get the bluefin remap :) can people recommend it? what other little bits have people done?
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Sliveredge replied to Smidgey's topic in Ford Focus ClubThis is just for the DVD head unit to know if the hand break has been applied and will allow the dvd screen to come on. Im sure this is just looking for a gound and you can connected it to most metal frames around the radio and it will allow the screen to work all the time so you passangers can watch tv while you drive
Mine is 36 months started in april they offered me 11500 for the car and there is 13800 left to pay. He was givin me the best price he could (i have brought 4 new cars in 4 yeard off him my sister has had 2 so he looks after family well) the local dealer offered my 9500 to 10000 for the car lol i will try in 6 months when there are more offers on i really want to get back in a focus.
Yer thats what i was expecting, i needed a bigger car for our supprise little one lol and just had no deposit at the time and the little fez was just not big enough for all the baby bits plus a 4 year olds bits lol
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Sliveredge posted a topic in South EastIm based in margate and looking to get some light smoked tints ( same as the ford prievicy glass) on my bmax to help protect the kids in the the summer, I currenly have the car shades that are ment to fit the the windows but they just look messy Where can anyone recommend a good serivce for getting there windows tinted the car is only a year old so want it done nicely and car treated with respect
U have got one good deal as i just checked mine for trading in today and im 3k in negative equatity i payed 0 deposit and payin 350 a month for thr car!
Mk3 1.0 Ecoboost Or 1.6Tdci
Sliveredge posted a topic in Ford Focus ClubMorning Guys, Been a long time from when i was on here last... I currently have a year old ford bmax 1.0 ecoboost 125 titanium and im looking to chop it in for a few year old focus. ( house saving need to be boosted) i have been looking for cars around the 10k mark and i am stuck for what engine to go for. Both are titaniums both have around 30-40k miles on, I do around 1000 miles per month and once a week complete a 100 mile round trip on motorways to uni. i have had the 1 litre eco boost in the fiesta and bmax and i have had the 1.6tdci in the mk2.5 focus. what are people really getting mpg wise in both? i would say i average 40mpg in the ecoboost and im sure the tdci was about 45 ( its been 3 years from whan i had one) with the DPF is there anything i should be looking at with a 2 or 3 year old car? any common faults on the early mk3's to look for? Cheers in advanced


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Welcome to the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies
Hunter College is the hub of language studies in the CUNY system. More languages are taught here at Hunter and more students study languages at Hunter than on any other CUNY campus. Hunter's historic support of the study of foreign languages and literatures has produced not only the strongest programs in CUNY in both the traditional and less commonly taught languages, but a heightened visibility for Hunter both inside the university and in the larger academic world.
The Department of Classical and Oriental Studies offers programs in Classics, Russian, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, and Arabic. With over 20 full-time faculty and approximately 20–25 adjunct faculty, the department is able to offer eight BA degrees: Latin, Greek, Latin and Greek, Classical Studies, Classical Archaeology, Russian, Hebrew, and Chinese. In addition, the department offers a three-year sequence in the Japanese language, and a three-year sequence in Arabic language and literature, and―in joint sponsorship with the Kosciuszko Foundation―a wide range of courses in Polish language, literature and culture. The department participates in several interdisciplinary programs, including Religion, Women and Gender Studies, Comparative Literature, and Jewish Studies. On the graduate level, the Classics program offers an MA in the teaching of Latin (MA in Adolescent Education Latin, Grades 7–12), while the Chinese program offers an MA in the teaching of Chinese (MA in Adolescent Education Chinese, Grades 7–12).
All the programs of the department have as their common goal the teaching of the foreign languages and literatures, traditionally viewed as one of the cornerstones of the liberal arts curriculum. This goal is met in several ways. Each of the languages helps fulfill the 12-credit (normally four-semester) foreign-language requirement. The six-credit requirement in literature may be satisfied in part by a course in literature in the original language or by a course in literature in translation. Undergraduate majors are given a solid grounding in foreign languages and literature study in order to prepare them both for careers in which they will use these skills and for further study on the graduate level. The department serves the broader Hunter community as well by offering a wide variety of culture courses, ranging from Classical Mythology to Job, Ecclesiastes and the Human Predicament, and from Chinese Culture to Modern Russian Cinema. Each of the individual languages represented (Latin, Greek, Chinese, Hebrew, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Arabic) has been an important part of the curriculum. Because the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies provides such diversity and choice among several important languages and language families, we have 100 majors and some 2000 students enroll every semester in our seventy or more courses.
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WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 8, 2004 - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici today reported that the New Mexico Institute of Mining Technology in Socorro has been awarded $138,633 from the Department of Labor to conduct safety training for miners throughout New Mexico.
The New Mexico Bureau of Mine Inspection, located on the campus of the New Mexico Institute of Mining Technology in Socorro, provides a safe and healthy workplace for miners in New Mexico by reducing injury and illness in the mining industry.
"I am pleased that New Mexico Institute of Mining Technology has again been selected for a grant that guarantees the training of 5,302 of New Mexico's miners throughout the state," Domenici said. "The training they will receive emphasizes health and safety techniques that teach how to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents."
The grant has been awarded through the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), a division of the Department of Labor. Although safety training is required by law, states would be financially responsible for the sessions had federal funds not been provided.
The program conducts education and training for miners at sand and gravel and stone operations, metal and nonmetal miners and contractors servicing all mines.
Mine health and safety classes are conducted in:
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- CFR parts 46 and 48 New Miner Training;
- CFR part 49 Mine Rescue Training; Certification and Qualification Training for Surface and Underground Coal Mine Foremen; MSHA Approved Cooperative Instructor Training; and
- CFR parts 56 and 57 First Aid Training.
The program also supports two mine rescue stations. One is in the coal region of the state and the other is in the potash basin. They also sponsor the annual Southwestern Regional Mine Rescue Contest. For more program information contact Paul Pierce, State Mine Inspector, at (505) 835-5460 (ext. 4379)
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Kaley Cuoco kept it casual and classy on the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards orange carpet!
The 'Big Bang Theory' actress wore a matching jacket and shorts set in a graphic black-and-white print. Black leather trim kept the look grounded and chic. It appears that shorts are quite the trend at this year's awards show, as Bella Thorne was also spotted rocking the style!
Kaley paired the ensemble with amazing chunky black platform heels that showed off her pink pedi. She also opted for a casual top-knot that made gave the look just the right amount of polish.
As far as her makeup goes, the actress sported a subtle smokey eye and a touch of blush that accentuated her incredible cheekbones. While we would have loved to see her in something slightly less boxy, we love that Kaley is owning the shorts trend!
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PESEdit.com 2013 Patch 3.5 + 3.5.1 FIX - 1 DVD
PESEdit.com 2013 Patch 3.5 adds Swiss Raiffeiesen Super League, including 8 new teams with correct squads, lineups, kits & stadiums and Argentinian Primera B Nacional with 3 new teams with correct squads, lineups, kits & stadiums. You can use Swiss Super League by switching it on it selector. It will replace Eredivisie, but you can always revert back to the Dutch league, and also select Greek, Russian and Turkish leagues.
New Features PESEdit.com 2013 Patch 3.5
New league: Swiss Raiffeisen Super League: 8 new full teams with correct squads, lineups, kits & stadiums + already included Basel and Bern (Lausanne-Sport, Luzern, St Gallen , Servete FC, Sion, Thun, Zürich)
New league: Primera B Nacional (Argentina): 3 teams: Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, Club Olimpo, Rosario Central
New faces: 15+ new faces (including Alex Song, Dani Alves, Kevin Prince Boateng, a total of 800+ faces)
New kits: Argentina, Bayern München, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Corinthians, Coritiba, Internacional, Nautico, Vitoria
Transfers: Squads updated for 20 + 4 Brazilian teams
100 new players created in all leagues
General Features PESEdit.com 2013 Patch
Added new 1st division leagues: Bundesliga, Primera Division Argentina, Russian Premier League, Spor Toto Süper Lig, Superleague Greece, Raiffeisen Super League
Added new 2nd division leagues: 2. Bundesliga, Liga Adelante, Npower Championship, Serie B, Ligue 2, Brasileirão Série B, Primera B Nacional
Added other teams (Arminia Bielefeld, BATE Borisov, BSC Young Boys, Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, FC Basel, KRC Genk, Metalist Kharkiv, Steaua Bucureşti, Videoton FC, Viktoria Plzen + Indonesia, Malaysia)
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Faces: ~800 new faces (all fixed by PESEDIT)
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Includes newest DLC 4.00 & game version 1.03
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No wonder Rick Santorum said he didn't want everyone to go to college.
More college means fewer Republicans.
Justin Wolfers tweeted this little chart showing the correlation between having a bachelor's degree and willingness to identify yourself as a Democrat.
Progressive Policy doesn't come out and say that education turns people into Democrats-the chart doesn't show the effect of higher education over time on individuals, just the state by state differences. But for every one percentage point increase in college graduates in a state, the percentage of people who identify themselves as Democrats increases by 0.75 percent.
The folks at Progressive Policy do say this:
The more college graduates, the more Democratic (and especially more liberal) the state. The fewer college graduates, the more Republican and (and especially more conservative) the state.
Anyway, take that for what it is worth. The charts essentially tell you what you already knew: liberal states like New York and Massachusetts invest more in educating their kids. Conservative states like Kansas and Texas spend less on it, and consequently have fewer people with bachelor's degrees.
Check out the rest of the charts showing the correlation between education investment and liberalism over at Progressive Policy.


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Sounds like a lovely car. For someone who likes to drive, I can see how it would be tempting. 10 years later, the rest of the highline buying public would wake up to the same thing.0
I think he mentioned his dad wanted something softer, as he was getting older. Not many soft BMWs, other than a loaded 7er, and that can be costly.
I know I would absolutely hate my E55 if I was 80 years old, ride is too harsh.
For brand loyalty, some cars tend to feel the same over the years, and some people simply like a brand and its heritage. That's how it is for me anyway.0
Brand loyalty is pretty much an outdated concept for 95% of american consumers. They shop price, rebates, style. We as a people aren't very loyal to other aspects of our lives (employer, town, even our mates sometimes) so brand loyalty for cars doesn't make much sense in a highly mobile society IMO.
Besides, you could argue that cars are now much closer in style and reliability than they've ever been in history.
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I don't think the manufacturer's really show much loyalty to the buyer after purchase either. Same goes for most dealers. As for brands, there are some I'll avoid, but I agree it doesn't usually make sense to just stick with one or two.0
It was a comfort issue. After Dad had his hips replaced, the BMW caused him discomfort when he drove it. That's why he switched over to the big Chryslers - he was comforable in them. The BMW sat in his garage mostly unused for a long time. Finally he decided to sell it outright - I think he got $3K for it.
Yeah, personal needs change. Your dad's choice is understandable.0
As a teenager I couldn't understand how the 50+ year old friend of my dad sold his 240Z to get a 'more comfortable' car. Now I do...0
That's what happens when your favorite ride literally becomes a "pain in the butt" Those big Chryslers Dad started buying didn't appeal to me, but, the seats were like a big overstuffed couch.
The Audi 5000 could arguably be the poster child for '80s cars that could have been great, but missed. It had the makings of a great car. Ground-breaking style and aerodynamics, and excellent driving dynamics made this a favorite for many, until the bogus unintended acceleration episode sunk this model, and almost ended sales of the entire brand in the U.S.
Despite its strong attributes, though, the 5000 (and its refreshed and renamed successors, the 100 and 200), had significant counterbalacing negatives. Chief among these were that they were very high maintenance cars.0
ab348 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CanadaPosts: 10,068My boss at the time bought a 5000 around '85 and it is exactly as you say. It was a real maintenance nightmare although how much of that was the dealer I dunno. After that he bought a BMW 635, so he was a glutton for punishment.
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My 1985 Consumer Guide tested an Audi 5000, and in general they liked it. They scored it 76 out of a possible 100 points. 20 different categories, each ranging from 1-5 points. It scored 76 overall, which was at the high end in that book. A Mercedes 300D scored 77, as did a Volvo GL sedan. Highest scorers were a Toyota Camry and Cressida, both at 78.
FWIW, it would be impossible for a car to score a perfect 100, because the categories are so varying. For instance, for a car to score a 5 in acceleration, it would probably score a 1 or 2 in fuel economy.
The Audi 5000 got mainly 4's and 5's, got rated 2 for drivability and fuel economy. It was hard to start in cold weather, and got fairly bad fuel economy. It was rated a 3 for heating/ventilation, and 3 for overall value.
It got high marks for quality, scoring a 5 for body, 5 for interior, and 4 for paint/exterior. Alas, high initial quality doesn't always make for a good, reliable, long-lasting car.0
Audi kept trying to cover their tracks, changing the 100 to the 5000 to the 100 to the A series. Only now do they seem to be on track to not need another name change in a few years...0
Funny thing is that by 1985, the 300D was a 9 year old design. MB could really get away with a lot then. Volvo was even older, but those existed in their own world.
I think a lot of old Audi issues are related to dealers, both repair quality and parts stocks.0
...the Honda Civic clearly stand out as a miss. Unlike the Detroit 3 of the '80s, '90s and '00s, though, Honda recently acknowldged what the critics have said about its bread and butter model, and have announced they will move up its mid-cycle refresh.
With the soon-to-be-introduced next generation CRV and Accord, we'll see whether the Civic is an aberration, or if Honda is in a funk.0
Honda listened to the fan mags too seriously. I expect a turnaround.0
bumba Posts: 1Hello everyone,
We are a group of MBA students from the Boston University. Our class project requires us to pick a failed product and revitalize it through design and innovation. We have picked Delorean DMC-12 as our product. In order to gather information for our project. We have designed the following survey to understand your perception about the Delorean vehicle. The survey should take about 5 - 10 minutes to complete.
Q1 – Do you know the DeLorean DMC-12?
Q2 – Based on your understanding of the DMC-12, what are the three biggest issues from the original vehicle design?
Q3 – If the DMC-12 is to be redesigned for an all new 2012 model, what are the three most important design elements that should be retained from the original vehicle design?
Q4 – What are the three top 3 features to be added to the new design to improve your user experience?
Q5 – To position DeLorean as an elite sports car brand, how much would you pay for an all new DMC-12?
Q6 – How should the new DeLorean company keep track of customer satisfaction?
Q7 – What should the new DeLorean company to improve the service and user experience of DMC-12?
Q8 – Do you have any other recommendations to the new vehicle or the company?
We value your responses and thank you for the support of our project!0
oldburbnewcx9 Posts: 531. Yes, but I have seen ony one.
2. Underpowered in the US, Fingerprints on the stainless steel, too expensive for the delivered product.
3. Gull wing doors, distinctive design, 2 seats only
4. Move power, needs an exclusivity factor and of course a flus capacitor and fusion drive.
5. Over 100K which is still exclusive.
6. On a personal basis. NO internet. At this price level personal contact is the only way.
7. Unknown.
8. Power and looks are required for an exotic car.0
Recent posts in "A Spotted An..." discussion mentioned the Austin America. This is a car that was very advanced in configuration and design for its day. It was, essentially, a senior Mini. Unfortunately, it was plagued by quality problems, so it never came close to reaching its sales potential in the U.S. market.0
hotrodguy Posts: 2I have to concur with you on that one. I have to say I really miss my old civic. Great car that I would like to see Honda bring back to its original glory. I would have to say Honda for me has been in a funk. Not impressed by what there putting out.0
I've read that Honda will introduce a small sedan based on the Fit. That might be a spiritual successor to earlier Civics.0
For those of you who may not remember or know, the Strada was a hatchback that competed with the VW Rabbit, the Mopar Omni/Horizon twins, the Chevette, and the various subcompact Japanese offerings of that body style. The Strada was arguably Fiat's last best hope of competing in the small hatchback segment, but it failed due to - surprise! - quality issues. The styling was also a bit odd, which didn't help, and the 1.5L engine provided rather weak performance, even by the modest standards of the day. What it had going for it was a relatively roomy interior, good fuel economy and a comfortable ride. Those attributes weren't enough to win over American drivers, though, so the Strada made only a brief appearance on our shores, from the late '70s-early '80s.
Does anyone here remember the Strada?0
I remember the Strada, although not when new. It was a US market Ritmo. Weird styling (the round lights are offputting to me, somehow), and I have to imagine quality control was laughable. I bet parts supply and service availability were also suspect. They have to be fantastically rare today - I know I have seen somewhere local, I want to say Portland, but maybe it was online.
I have a 1981 Consumer Guide, where they raved about the Strada. Maybe nice until the end of warranty.0
The Ritmo/Strada has some distinctions I'm told.
First off they made about (roughly) 1.8 million of them, so not too shabby...
Also it may have been the first, or one of the first cars to be built almost entirely by robots!
"Ritmo" means "rhythm"......"I got ritmo, I got tow chains, I got hand tools who could ask for anything morrreeeee...."
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You'd think that Mopar would've gotten the successor to the Neon right, but no. The Caliber got panned in every test I read. The gas mileage was disappointing for its class, even though the automatic was a CVT.
I rented a Caliber in Idaho and drove it almost 1,000 miles, much of it on mountain roads, and I thought it was okay. I liked the styling, it had good room, and was as comfortable as anything in its class. Performance was competitive, and I didn't discover any notable negatives. Well, okay, the CVT was a little odd, but that didn't make it bad. Would I have bought one? Probably not, because I wouldn't have wanted to take the chance that all those reviews were wrong. The fact that there was no second generation Caliber suggests that mine was a minority experience.
Has anyone here owned a Caliber or know of someone who has, and, if so, what was the experience?0
The Calilber got dropped, but aren't the Jeep Compass and Patriot on the same platform, and aren't they still around? I think my biggest issue with the Caliber was that it seemed sort of blurred the line between hatchback/wagon and SUV, but it wasn't enough of either to be all that great at anything.
My only experience with them was driving one at a test drive event at one of the Carlisle Mopar shows a few years back. Didn't really do much for me, but I'm not really the target market of these things.
I like the Patriot, though. They added just enough length to it to, IMO at least, make it a nice, roomy vehicle given its size. The Compass makes me think too much of a Gremlin though, although the recent facelift at least makes it not as brutal to look at.
But, as such, I view the Caliber as more of a competitor to something like the PT Cruiser or Chevy HHR, or to a lesser degree the Matrix/Vibe or Focus wagon. And, not really a direct competitor to more mainstream sedan-type compacts like the Corolla, Civic, Neon, etc.
According to Wikipedia, even vehicles like the Dodge Journey, Avenger, Chrysler 200, and Mistubishi Lancer and Outlander are also related. So apparently, the basic platform is viable, but the Caliber version just ran its course.
I think when the Journey came out, it stole most of the Caliber's thunder, and probably served better as a crossover SUV than the Caliber did.0
uplanderguy Kent, OHPosts: 11,091Has anyone here owned a Caliber or know of someone who has, and, if so, what was the experience?
I don't, but I remember seeing a Caliber for the first time at the Cleveland Auto Show some years back. I told a friend that I thought it would be a big hit--utility, price, and looks. I was dead-wrong.
I saw a new one a couple years back or so at a dealer in Erie, PA, that was a base model with 5-speed. It was only $13K on the windshield. I think one could hardly go wrong with one at that price. That's the type vehicle I look for, for me...cheap, economical, and practical.0
Was the Cadillac Catera mentioned before? See recent comments under "I Spotted A..." discussion.0
What's a Maxima? In the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s the Nissan Maxima gained a reputation as a cool, smart, safe choice for the buyer who was looking for something more upscale than a Camry, Accord or Taurus. It was positioned in a narrow niche between premium mass-market and entry level luxury. Those wanting a entry luxury Nissan could opt for the badge engineered Infiniti I30/I35, the predecessor to the RWD G35/G37.
I remember renting a 1995 Maxima SE, and was very impressed with its performance, looks and value. The Maxima was on a new platform that year, and had a new 3.0 aluminum V6. My only criticism was that, in what I assumed was a cost cutting move, it had a solid rear axle, whereas the previous generation(s?) featured independent rear suspension. I drove that rental on the interstates and city streets, but didn't test it on twisty roads. Based on the two days I had it I recall that it felt very stable at high speeds on the interstate, but had a stiff ride (bordering on jarring) on rough city streets. Automotive magazine writers noted that the base and GLE models rode more smoothly, but they were somewhat critical of the handling of these trim levels.
My point, though, is that the Maxima has gone from being a winner to irrelevance since the late 1990s. Did the Altima and the other mass market models crowd the Maxima out? What happened?
I've read that the next generation Maxima will feature dramatic styling, to differentiate and distance it more from the Altima. It'll be interesting to see whether the Maxima regains relevance, or becomes another automotive casualty.
I suspect the Infiniti G sedan cannibalized a lot of Maxima sales. Badges are worth a lot these days.0
I thought the current Maxima, when it first came out, seemed a bit off compared to Nissan's other offerings, but in a good way. The styling seemed a bit more exotic, somehow, than your typical Nissan. But then, other Nissans seemed to gravitate more towards that styling. And while I think the Maxima pulls it off better than the likes of the Altima and Sentra, they did start looking more and more alike.
The Maxima might be getting squeezed out, as Fintail said, by the G sedan. While the Maxima is more premium than the Altima, it's also smaller inside, so that might limit its market on the Nissan sales floor. And then people figure that if they're going to buy a smaller car, they might as well go with a premium badge, and get the G. Plus, isn't the G RWD? That probably gives it more prestige, among premium cars.
One thing I just noticed...the current Altima and Maxima both have a 109.3" wheelbase. I wonder if that's coincidence, or if the two are based on the same platform?0


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50 Trains from (GHY)GUWAHATI to (NJP)NEW JALPAIGURI
Address: Guwahati Railway Station, Paltan Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam, India
Station Code: GHY
Station Name: GUWAHATI
Zone: NFR/Northeast Frontier
Train Frequency Weekly: 255
Station Traffic: High
Address: West Bengal 734004, India
Station Code: NJP
Station Name: NEW JALPAIGURI
Zone: NFR/Northeast Frontier
Train Frequency Weekly: 316
Station Traffic: High
www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2015-06-05
Safety Organisation of N.F.Railway conducted joint mock drill with the NDRF authorities at various locations on 1st June, 2015. Railway officers, supervisors and staff belonging to the Engineering, Mechanical, Operating and Medical departments from Kamakhya, Guwahati and New Guwahati areas along with medical team & rescue team of NDRF conducted the mock drill using some damaged coaches and the 140 ton lifting crane. The entire drill was conducted from 10.00hrs to 17.30hrs after meticulous planning with the 1stBattalion of NDRF. The drill was aimed at joint rescue and evacuation effort of railway passengers in case of an accident and how to promptly take care of injured persons. Different types of mechanical equipments which are normally kept in the "Accident Relief Train" were used and how the victims can be operated upon at the operation theatre of the "Self Propelled Accident Relief Medical Equipment Van" which is available at the Guwahati station was displayed.
The mock drill showed preparedness and capabilities of the concerned departments for effective, speedy and safe rescue operation. Such drill is expected to further enhance and sharpen the capabilities of officials involved in rescue operation in case of an rail accident.
(Pranav Jyoti Sharma)
www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2015-06-02
A week long Yoga camp was inaugurated today by Shri R.S.Virdi, GM/N.F.Railway at the Maligaon Railway Indoor Stadium. The camp is being conducted by the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Uzanbazar, Guwahati. Before starting of the programme a performance presentation about Omkar Pranayama was given by Shri Romen Soma, a central office bearer of the Vivekananda Kendra. The Director of the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Uzanbazar, Guwahati Shri P.C.Bhattacharjee expressed his pleasure by observing the enthusiasm of Railway employees in regard to participation. The camp being organized as part of the fortnight long Railyatri Upbhokta Pakhwada is open for participation to all, and will go a long way in mitigating the day to day stress being experienced by railwaymen and society at large.
(Pranav Jyoti Sharma)
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