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London Underground Strike Proves The Benefits of Forced Experimentation
Most people would see a strike causing public transportation to partially close as an inconvenience. Well, Shaun Larcom, Ferdinand Rauch and Tim Willems aren't most people. These three researchers saw it as an opportunity to study the effects, and the results they got show just how beneficial forced experimentation can be.
A considerable number of commuters permanently changed their old routes with the ones that they used during the strike. That's because they were forced to try new routes until things went back to normal, and they realized that there were better ways of traveling than the ones they were previously using.
The context of the study
On the 5th and 6th of February 2015, the Rail Maritime Transport union had a strike that closed down 171 of the 270 tube stations of the London underground network. Several stations were only partially closed as they connected multiple lines, so only some were completely closed. The trio used these lines in their study.
This strike was the perfect environment for the researchers, as it was short in length, so there was no time for people to develop new habits. Also, there hadn't been another one for a long time. Both of these facts helped in gathering accurate data on the behavior of the commuters when forced to try new routes to get to their destinations.
The basis of the study
The subjects of the study were commuters who used Oyster Cards and clearly took the same route every day up until the strike. Because of the cards they used, the researchers knew which stations they used and how long their commute was. The number of people that fit this description and used the network during the 7 A.M. to 10 A.M. interval were approximately 18.000.
The researchers studied the routes that these people took before, during and after the strike, and how much time they spent commuting.
What has the forced experimentation study revealed
The most glaring result was that after the strike ended, 5% of the subjects didn't return to their usual route. Instead, they continued to use the route they experimented with during the strike.
You might say that 5% isn't much, but remember the large number of people observed for the study and the fact that only certain stations were closed. If, for example, another strike took place and other stations would have been affected, we would have seen a different group of people permanently changing routes.
This forced experimentation phase has had a positive effect on those 5%, because they would never had experimented with the route they took on their own. That's because looking for alternatives generally takes time and people usually compromise before trying out all their options.
The effects of imperfect information
Another problem that Londoners face is the fact that the metro map is inaccurate. What I mean is that the map doesn't correctly represent the distance between stations. The further away the stations were from central London, the worse the accuracy was, and because of this misinformation, many commuters didn't choose the best route they could.
The effects of travel time
Out of those who did change their routes post-strike, a large number were commuters who traveled on slower lines. These passengers didn't take into account their travel speed and, thanks to the forced experimentation, they realized that certain longer routes can actually take less time.
The interpretation
The commuters who changed routes saved on average 40 seconds a day during and after the strike, while the other 95% lost about four and a half minutes during the strike.
While the immediate effects were clearly negative, because it subjected commuters to forced experimentation, the strike ended up improving the overall efficiency of the underground network.
Another clear result is that people end up using sub optimal routes because of the lack of information. While aspects such as crowdedness can't be easily fixed, if the map better showed the distance between stations and the speed of the line, efficiency would go up.
The results of the study
The general conclusion is that people underestimate the benefits that experimentation brings. This was clear in the case of the commuters, but the same can be said for people everywhere.
The London Underground ended up being more efficient because of a strike, which is a pretty unexpected result. This means that with care and guidance, forced experimentation could be used in different situations in order to greatly boost productivity.
The study itself is very interesting and includes many facts that you might not know. That's why I think you should give it a read. Chances are that your daily routine can be greatly improved through experimentation. Let's just hope that it won't be forced.
Did you find the study interesting? What do you think about all this? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below.
If you'd like to learn more about connected cars, check out the other articles on my blog.


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Driving in Arizona
From the iconic Route 66 winding through ghost towns and historic districts, to the zigzags and hairpin turns of the Apache Trail Historic Road, Arizona is home to a number of roads that will convince you that driving in this state is as much about the journey as the destination.
But driving in Arizona comes with its own set of problems. The unique climate of the American Southwest – which includes everything from scorching desert temperatures to dust storms and monsoons – can cause damage to your vehicle and make for dangerous driving.
Arizonans should know the specific joys and hazards of driving in the Grand Canyon state before they get on the road. Here's what you need to know before you get behind the wheel in Arizona:
Automobile Insurance in Arizona
Drivers in Arizona are legally required to carry, at minimum, liability insurance that will cover:
- $15,000 for injury/death to one person per accident
- $30,000 for injury/death to more than one person per accident
- $10,000 for damage to property per accident
These minimum liability requirements also apply to drivers of motorcycles, mopeds, and even golf carts. All drivers must carry proof of insurance at all times and are required to show this proof if pulled over by a law enforcement officer or in the event of an accident. Arizona is a tort state, which means that one driver must be declared responsible for the accident.
The minimum liability insurance rules are there to serve as a guideline and some experts recommend a 100/300/50 policy, meaning:
- $100,000 in coverage for injury or death to one person
- $300,000 for injury or death to multiple persons
- $50,000 in damage to property
Currently, Arizona Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, is proposing increased insurance minimums for drivers, but critics fear this increase will drive up costs, leading to an uptick in uninsured motorists.
No matter the outcome of Senator McGee's legislation, it's important for Arizonans to make sure they have adequate insurance to cover losses in the event of an accident.
Vintage Meets Modern: Arizona's Love Affair With Cars
Arizonans love to drive. There are over 3.8 million licensed drivers in the Grand Canyon State – meaning over half of the 6.9 million people living there are drivers. This translates to 668 drivers per 1,000 Arizona residents, as compared to the 618 drivers per 1,000 residents in neighboring Utah. And according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT), only two percent of the population uses public transportation for their daily commute, in part due to lack of access. According to Arizona native Rebecca Goodman, "I relied heavily on my car because of a lack of public transportation."
Since they rely on them so much, it's no surprise that Arizonans love cars – especially classic and vintage cars. It's not unusual to see a 1950s- or 1960s-era Impala, Bel Aire, Mustang, GTO, or Camaro pull up beside you at a stop light, since many Arizonans use vintage vehicles for their daily drives.
This love for vintage cars draws enthusiasts from all over the country to Arizona. Each April, more than 3,000 car lovers attend the Copperstate 1000 vintage road rally, which features cars built prior to 1974 traveling a 1,000 mile scenic route through the state. In addition, Scottsdale is home to the world premier Barrett-Jackson Collector Car auction. This annual auction, which takes place every January, attracts over 200,000 car enthusiasts, and has been the site of such notable sales as the 1966 Shelby Cobra, which sold for $5.5 million in 2007, and the 1948 Tucker Torpedo, which sold for over $2.9 million in 2012.
Miles Driven in Arizona
Driving is a crucial part of life for all Americans, but this especially holds true for those living in Arizona, where sweltering heat can make it unwise to bike or walk. This helps to explain why drivers in Arizona rack up over 1,000 miles per year above the number of miles driven by the average American.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the average American driver logged 13,476 miles per year as of 2014, the last year for which data have been published. In Arizona, however, the average driver logged 14,493 miles behind the wheel.
Those 1,000 additional miles can prove costly for drivers. The increased wear-and-tear on your car can be significant, since the more you drive, the more you will need to spend on both regular maintenance, such as oil changes and new tires, and on irregular maintenance, such as replacing brake pads, spark plugs, and transmission fluid.
According to the financial blog My Money Design, the cost of these kinds of maintenance is approximately $0.26/mile. For an Arizonan driving the average of 14,493 miles per year, that means paying approximately $3,768 in annual maintenance costs.
Rural Roads vs. Urban Roads
Driving in the Grand Canyon State may bring to mind isolated rural roads winding through deserts, but the reality looks a little more prosaic. Almost 77 percent of the vehicle miles traveled in Arizona are on urban roads, which are less likely to resemble an old Wile E. Coyote cartoon.
You might think that Arizonians are much more likely to crash on urban roads than rural roads, but you'd be wrong. In 2015, almost half of all car crash fatalities occurred in rural areas. This is especially surprising when you consider how much smaller the rural population is relative to the urban population. There are an estimated 6.9 million Arizona residents, but only 350,000 live in rural Arizona. The fact that rural car fatalities were almost as high as urban fatalities is a clear indication that rural driving comes with its own set of dangers.
The Cost of a Fill-Up
Gas prices trend lower in Arizona than elsewhere in the country. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.406 as of April 18, 2017 – but The Arizonan average is $2.284. In fact, according to AAA, Arizona's average gas prices have trended 5 percent below the nation's average gas price for the past year.
Lower gas prices are a boon for Arizona drivers, who are more prone to gas-guzzle than to gas-sip because of the desert climate. Turning off the air conditioner to conserve gas is not an option when the outside temperature soars past 100 degrees.
Arizona's Unemployment Rate
As of March 2017, the national unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, whereas the Arizonan unemployment rate was 5.1 percent. Although the unemployment rate of a state may seem unrelated to its residents' driving behaviors, the two factors are actually intimately connected. The lower the unemployment rate, the more people there are commuting to work. On average, employed drivers drive 20 more miles per day than unemployed drivers, partly because of the need to commute to and from work. In addition, lower unemployment indicates a stronger economy. This means more people are enjoying more disposable income, which will often lead to more driving as people go out to dinner, shop, or take in other types of entertainment.
On the other hand, high unemployment rates can also lead to more uninsured drivers. Some unemployed drivers may try to save costs by forgoing auto insurance, even though this is both illegal and reckless. Approximately 10.6 percent of Arizona's drivers carried no insurance as of 2016.
Distracted Drivers
With our cell phones and handheld devices ringing, beeping, and buzzing every few seconds, it's no wonder that so many American drivers are distracted. Answering your phone or glancing at a text message may seem harmless, but distracted driving costs lives.
Arizona has not yet adopted any state-wide commonsense measures to help prevent distracted driving-related deaths. In April 2016, Yavapai County motorcyclist Tom Hall was killed in an accident after a car struck him from behind while the driver was reaching for her cell phone. Because there is no specific law against distracted driving in Arizona, the driver was only issued a speeding ticket and faced no other charges.
The state of Arizona has implemented a limited ban on texting while driving. The ban bars minors under the age of 18 from using any wireless devices while they have their learner's permit and for the first six months they have their full license. Though the law is limited to only minors, many cities in Arizona are taking matters into their own hands by enforcing their own texting while driving laws by issuing fines. Both Phoenix and Tucson prohibit texting while driving, and both cities levy a $100 fine against any driver caught texting and driving. If you are texting while driving in either city and cause an accident, then you will have to pay a $250 fine.
Teenage Drivers
Teens cannot wait to get behind the wheel of their first car. Having the keys to the car signifies freedom for the younger crowd. But, teen drivers are riskier drivers, partly because they lack experience.
Arizona has created a multi-stage licensing process to help keep all drivers safe. This process eases teens into driving over an extended period of time, allowing them to gradually gain experience in complex driving situations. The stages of the process include:
- At age 15 1/2: Teens can apply for a graduated instruction permit. This requires that they pass a written test and a vision test. With this permit, teens are only able to drive with licensed drivers over the age of 21, who are supervising them from the front seat. Teens must drive at least 30 supervised hours, 10 of those at night, before they can apply for the next stage.
- At age 16: Teens who have had their permit for six months and have completed 30 hours of driving practice may apply for a Class "G" License. For the first six months of this license, teens cannot drive between the hours of 12 am and 5 am, unless they are accompanied by a supervising parent or legal guardian with a valid driver's license. The exception to this rule is if the teen is driving to or from a school-sponsored event, a sanctioned religious event, a place of employment, or an emergency. They are also prohibited from driving with more than one non-family member passenger under age 18, unless a licensed parent or legal guardian is seated next to them in the vehicle.
- At age 18: Teens can apply for a Class D driver's license. This license is unrestricted.
This multi-stage licensing process not only helps keep teenagers safe, it also helps other drivers feel more secure sharing the road with teens.
The State of Driving in Arizona
Whether you're driving a classic car through the desert with the wind in your hair, or you're simply commuting and running errands in a four-door sedan, there are many different reasons to hit the roads in Arizona. Recognizing the challenges and hazards of driving in the Grand Canyon State is a necessary part of staying safe behind the wheel.

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The first trailer has emerged for highly anticipated sequel Sicario 2: Soldado. The original movie followed Emily Blunt's FBI agent as she's recruited by a mysterious task force for an assignment in Mexico, where she quickly finds herself in over her head. Sicario appeared out of nowhere to become one of the most acclaimed thrillers of 2015 and featured great performances, nail-biting tension and taut direction from Denis Villeneuve (Arrival).
The movie didn't seem to lend itself naturally to a sequel, but Sicario's surprise success meant Soldado was greenlit shortly afterwards. Emily Blunt's character won't be returning – which isn't a shock, given her nightmarish time in the original – so the sequel will instead focus on Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro's shady CIA agents on a dangerous new mission, where they can operate under their own rules.
Related: Soldado Writer Has Sequel Will Make Original "Look Like A Comedy."
The first trailer for Sicario 2: Soldado has now arrived, and it already appears much bigger in scale than the original. Brolin previously called Soldado a bigger, "more severe" movie than the original, and by all accounts the story this time around will be even darker. Sadly Villeneuve was too busy with Blade Runner 2049 to return for the sequel, so the director's chair was passed to Stefano Sollima. Acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins was also too busy to return, but Soldado still has some striking imagery much like the first one.
It will be interesting to see how Sicario 2 will work without Blunt's naïve FBI agent acting as the audience guide. That said, del Toro's mysterious assassin was a big reason the original worked, and the sequel will apparently focus on the moral dilemmas he'll face as the war on the cartel's increase. Given his actions in Sicario, he's clearly not afraid to get his hands dirty.
Sicario appears to have spawned something of an unlikely franchise too, and plans are already underway for a third movie if Soldado is a success. The new movie will be setting itself up as more of a standalone tale than a direct sequel, which is the blueprint future movies will follow. It would certainly be nice to have an action franchise that tackles dark subject matter in an intelligent way, and the success of the original Sicario proves there's an audience for thrillers will a bit of a brain. Whether they return for the sequel is another question, but Sicario 2: Soldado promises to be a worthy successor.
More: Soldado Is Bigger & "More Severe."
Source: Sony
- Sicario: Day of the Soldado/Sicario 2 (2018) release date: Jun 29, 2018


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Recycling Proves A Hit
10 April 2001
The first week of household recycling in Manukau was a runaway success. Everyone wanted a piece of the action.
Collectors estimate that around 90 per cent of all Manukau households put out their bins last week.
Also, they picked up approximately double the quantity of materials they expected.
"It's been more successful than we ever imagined," said chairman of the Council's Environmental Management Committee, Councillor Noel Burnside. "Well done, Manukau. You've done well!"
Collectors battled atrocious weather, sometimes well into the night, to empty the green bins put out by Manukau people last week. They also struggled at times to keep up with the avalanche of plastics, glass, cans and tins that residents recycled.
Cr Burnside says there was a huge increase in the amount of paper and card recycled, even though paper recycling has been underway in most parts of Manukau for several years.
"We expect it will take two to three weeks for collections to settle down. The collectors are still getting used to their rounds, and householders are still learning what they can and cannot put in their green bins."
He says rubbish and recycling days will change for many Manukau households over the next three weeks to accommodate public holidays. People who would normally put their green bins and rubbish bags out on Friday this week (Good Friday) should put them out on Saturday.
Everyone's collections will be a day later next week, because Monday is a public holiday.
In the following week, rubbish and recycling collections will be back to normal on Monday and Tuesday. However, there will be no collections on Wednesday, 25 April, because it is Anzac Day. Collections will therefore be a day later than normal for people whose rubbish is usually collected on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Cr Burnside says there are several things people could do to help collectors:
- Squash plastic bottles and put the lids back on them, to make more room in the bins and on the recycling trucks. And, if it is windy, put the lighter pastics on the bottom of the bin.
- Keep paper out of the bins – paper needs to be put out beside the bin, either tied securely in a bundle or in a plastic bag or cardboard box.
- Don't forget to recycle aluminium cans as
well as tins, plastics and glass. That includes soft drink
and beer cans.
For more information
Patricia Facenfield
Environmental Management Group
Ph 262 8900 ext 8686


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April 22, 2018 - Bulletin
Worship Order
Welcome and Announcements
Passing the Peace
Call to Worship
Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might
and honor and glory and blessing! —Revelation 5:12, NRSV
*Praise Music - - "He is Exalted"
- "Mighty is Our God"
Opening Prayer and the Lord's Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Offering - "Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed"
*Song of Thanksgiving - "Give Thanks" - #170
Give thanks with a grateful heart; Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks, because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son (repeat)
And now let the weak say, "I am strong," Let the poor say, "I am rich" because o what the Lord has done for us. Give Thanks! (repeat)
*Praise Song - "Shout to the Lord"
Gospel Reading - Acts 9: 1-2, 11: 25-26 - p. 1178
Message - "From "The Way" to being "Christians"" - Joe Modica
*Praise Song - "Sing to theLord"
*If you are able, please stand
April Benevolence – Camp Lebanon
Camp Lebanon has been a favorite site for campers since 1949. From June to September Camp Lebanon offers over night camp for children from 1st through 12th grade. Counselors from across the nation and from many foreign countries come to Camp Lebanon for many reasons, but primarily they find it to be a place to become closer to God and to share His love with the campers. Children enjoy the love, warmth, laughter, tears, friendships, fun, and memories which remain throughout the years.
Chili Cooks Needed
- Chili Benefit May 19th 5-7pm; Donations of 3 gallons of chili are needed for this event.
Palmyra Day; May 5 10-2; Need 2 pots of chili for samples and to advertise the Chili Benefit. We also need volunteers to hand out the samples.
See Amanda Boulton for details.
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2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 red capsicum, finely diced
2 green shallots, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp ground paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
6 wholegrain (240g packet) tortillas
6 extra large eggs
1/3 cup reduced fat milk
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup grated reduced fat tasty cheese
lime wedges, to serve
Tasks for kids:
Grate cheese (ingredient preparation).
Mix salsa ingredients together in a bowl (Step 1).
Wrap warm tortillas in foil (Step 2).
Whisk eggs and milk (Step 3).
Spoon salsa over scrambled egg on tortillas and sprinkle with cheese (Step 5).
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Tomatoes are wonderfully versatile. They can be eaten fresh, canned, concentrated as a paste, sun dried or used to make tomato sauce. They belong to the fruit family and used to be known as 'love apples'. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and carotene (which is converted to vitamin A in the body) and are a good source of dietary fibre.
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Basic Instrument Set
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These basic surgical instrument sets for screws with thread diameters of 4.5 and 6.5mm are extensively preferred. The set comprises of :
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- Counter sink. 4.5 mm diam tip
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- Tab Sleeve 3.5mm. Drill guide 3.2mm diameter
- Drill Sleeve. 3.2mm diam for semi tubular plates
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Now for some final "housekeeping" procedures.
Step 1 - Update Java
Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older versions of Java components and upgrade the application.
Upgrading Java :
Please download JavaRa to your desktop and unzip it to its own folder
- Run JavaRa.exe, then click Remove JRE.
- Run the built-in uninstallers for all copies of java listed
- Click the Next button
- Click the Next button again
- Click the Java Manual Download link
- A browser window will open with the Java download page
- Click the Windows Offline (32-bit) or Windows Offline (64-bit) link to download Java (based on your browser type)
- Run the installer
- Close JavaRa
Step 2- Defrag your hard drive
- Open My Computer.
- Right-click the local disk volume that you want to defragment, and then click Properties.
- On the Tools tab, click Defragment Now.
- Click Defragment.
Step 3 Clear Old Restore Points
- Run OTL, copy and paste the following into the Custom Scans/Fixes area at the bottom
:Commands [CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
- Then Click Run Fix
Step 4 - OTL Cleanup
- Open OTL
- Click the CleanUp button at the top, it will ask to reboot your PC, please allow it to do so
Step 5 - Remove ComboFix
- Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
- In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall (Notice the space between the "x" and "/") then click OK
- Follow the prompts on the screen
- A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled
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MalwareBytes Anti-Malware This is an excellent Anti-Malware product. It offers free malware scanning, free malware removal, and free updates. It is recommended to periodically run a Quick Scan to keep your PC as clean as possible. Remember to check for updates before running a scan, so click the Update tab along the top, then click Check for Updates.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Free Antivirus Protection ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Always make sure you have an antivirus program! If for some reason in the future you'd like to switch programs here are some recomendations: Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast! Antivirus both are FREE to use. Please remember that you can only have one Antivirus installed at a time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Free Firewall Programs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If for some reason in the future you'd like to switch, Comodo Personal Firewall and Sunbelt Personal Firewall are two good options for a FREE firewall to help protect your computer from any unwanted intruders.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Staying Updated ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Keeping your PC updated is important to protect yourself against future infections. There are many infections which will exploit loopholes within Windows itself, Java and Adobe Reader. Keeping these updated is a very good habit to get into.
Automatic Updates Updates to your Operating System are vital in closing loopholes and fixing bugs which some infections exploit. To keep your Windows updated, ensure that 'Automatic Updates' is enabled on your PC so updates are downloaded and installed automatically. Click here to find out how.
File Hippo Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programs on your system need updating and give a download link.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Alternate Browsers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Using an alternative web browser can help protect your PC from infections which exploit security holes within Internet Explorer. They can also be quicker to load pages and offer more tools and features such as Firefox's huge add-on list.
Firefox - My personal choice, easy to use and has a large number of excellent add-ons that can be installed to help keep you away from malicious sites and reduce advertisements and popups etc. AdBlockPlus and WOT are very useful add-ons that are worth having installed.
Google Chrome - Is another browser that's easy to use and is worth trying if you want to test out new browsers.
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Peanut, also known as groundnut, is a crop of global importance. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both smallholder and large commercial producers .
The unsaturated fat make-up of peanuts helps link them to a reduced risk of heart disease. According to the Food and Drug Administration, "Replacing saturated fat with similar amounts of unsaturated fats may reduce the risk of heart disease. To achieve this benefit, total daily calories should not increase." One serving of dry-roasted peanuts (30 grams) contains 12 grams of unsaturated fat, only two grams of saturated fat, and no trans fat. In addition, scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, including peanuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Most often thought of as a nutrient in animal foods like meat, eggs, and dairy, protein is also in plant-based foods. Eating a variety of protein sources, including plant-based foods like peanuts, can help provide needed nutrients and reduce the amount of cholesterol (which experts recommend we eat less of) in the diet. For vegetarians, it's important to eat a variety of plant-based protein to help provide all essential amino acids, since most vegetable sources are deficient in one or more.
With seven grams per ounce, peanuts have more protein than any nut. Protein is essential for muscle growth and maintenance.
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Job Description
- Exciting opportunity to build a career in digital project management.
- Lovely offices and working environment.
- Brilliant projects to work on.
What you'll be doing
Under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager, you'll get to grips with all aspects of digital production for some lovely clients. Assisting in scoping out, planning and briefing projects, you'll work closely with the development team to coordinate complex web builds end to end, communicating with clients simultaneously; providing estimates, regular updates on the progress of work, and acting as the main point of contact for post website launch. You'll need to be super organised to keep up with the fast paced nature of the role.
What experience you'll need
- Solid knowledge of digital marketing channels and proven digital project management / production experience at a junior level, gained agency or client side.
- Experience juggling several digital projects at any one time, turning them around swiftly against the clock, and keeping calm when the pressure is on.
- First rate planning, co-ordination and communication skills.
- Excellent client management skills.
- An understanding of different project methodologies, agile and waterfall, as well as an understanding of the full web development life-cycle would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity that will give you the perfect springboard for your digital career. In return you can expect a salary of up to around £25k plus benefits.
What's next?
So if you have a genuine passion for all things digital, meticulous attention to detail and great planning, communication and organisational skills then please send us your CV today!


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4 must-know things about 2018 business travel
7 December 2017
What will really shape business travel next year and beyond? Our expert discusses some key trends.
With 2018 just around the corner, it's the season of industry predictions and trend-spotting – here, we cut to the key business travel essentials to be aware of for the year ahead.
1. Growth in the UK hotel sector is slowing
The healthy growth the UK hotel market experienced in 2017 is not expected to continue at the same rate for 2018.
The number crunchers at PwC are forecasting RevPAR increases of 2.4% in London for 2018. However, further increases in room supply will continue to impact on the balance between supply and demand for both London and elsewhere across the UK.
2. Cost is still a priority – but finding savings will require smarter working
Cost reduction and compliance with travel policy will be as important as ever for travel bookers and buyers during 2018.
However, we are seeing far more emphasis on driving smarter ways of working within the workforce. These focus not just on the straightforward cost of business travel, but also on reducing travel in the first place; improving traveller productivity while on the move; enhancing traveller safety and wellbeing; and improving the overall user experience.
3. Brexit is a mixed bag for business travel
Brexit will continue to be a key consideration in the travel industry for months and years to come, but it shouldn't be viewed in isolation. The drop in the value of the pound over the last 12 months has increased leisure visitors to the UK as well as incentive business. However, this boost isn't expected to increase further in 2018.
Likewise, the predicted slowdown in the UK economy, along with growing concerns around travel security risks, has the potential to hit business travel and domestic spending. both of which will potentially impact the UK hotel market. In reality, it's all about supply and demand.
4. Digital evolution is meaningless without cultural change
Travel management always focuses on innovation, but less frequently on company culture. It goes without saying that digital innovation will continue at an ever-increasing pace. But if travel managers, bookers and buyers really want to innovate – and make savings – the real power is in changing the mindset that everyone must travel.
Digital and virtual solutions such as online video-conferencing are driving improved productivity and reducing the need for endless face-to-face meetings. Virtual reality has the potential to take this even further in the future.
However, investing in the latest travel technologies and platforms will be pointless if no one in your organisation is actually comfortable and confident using them – or their first resort is to jump in the car rather than think about alternative options.
Encouraging your travellers to be empowered with virtual solutions by providing plenty of support and training, and rewarding compliance, will reap gains in productivity, cost reduction and wellbeing.
Interested? Let's have a chat about your company's travel, meetings and events objectives - from the stuff that keeps you awake at night, to the everyday experiences of your employees! Call us on 0330 390 0340, or submit your details below.


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The Triangle Factory Project
Director, Roxanna lewis
Theater Jacksonville, FL
Written by Christopher Piehler in collaboration with Scott Alan Evans
On March 25, 1911 a fire broke out in the Triangle Waist Factory in downtown NY. In the space of twenty-eight minutes, the fire was under control, but 146 people, mainly young immigrant girls, had died. The Triangle Factory Fire Project uses eyewitness reports, court transcripts and other archival material to create this new dramatic account of the historic fire and the social upheaval that followed. It culminates in the manslaughter trial of the owners, Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, whose shocking acquittal inspired new outrage across New York and the entire country, the repercussions of which shaped social, political and economic policies for decades to come.


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Italy travels starting in Cinque Terre!
Yo. It's Monday. That means I can make a mess over here on the blog and it's totally fine!! DEAL.
A Monday Mess as festive as they come!
This Monday Mess is pretty late… and not on a Monday, but, as they say, better late than never!
Fall has finally arrived in the mountains, and we celebrated by allowing our inner basic to take over. Ya know, boots & leggings, pumpkin patches, PSLs, that sort of thing…
This will make Monday Mess #3 in the last 4 weeks! Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.
Another Monday Mess!! Well… you can still call it a Monday Mess if you publish before midnight right?!
THE MONDAY MESS IS BACK, and it's messier than ever! ;D
A little maternity session on the side of a mountain to brighten up your day!!
Tips for getting amazing photos underground


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Planet Fitness, a franchisor and operator of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the "Judgement Free Zone," has announced it will open its first location in Queen Creek this summer at 21545 S. Ellsworth Loop.
Construction has begun on the Queen Creek location. It will be the 12th club in the Phoenix area, according to a release.
The 22,000-square-foot Queen Creek Planet Fitness will offer state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, a 30-minute express circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat-screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, a Total Body Enhancement booth and more, according to the release.
"We're excited to bring a judgment-free experience to Queen Creek, " Brandon Thomas, regional director of United PF Partners, said in the release.
In the Judgement Free Zone, members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment, according to the release.
Membership includes a variety of benefits, including free small-group fitness instruction by a certified trainer. In addition, as a member-appreciation gesture, Planet Fitness provides free pizza on the first Monday of every month and free bagels on the second Tuesday of every month while supplies last, as a reminder that it's OK for members to treat themselves, according to the release.
The PF Black Card membership includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 1,500-plus Planet Fitness locations, as well as access to massage beds and chairs and tanning, among other benefits, according to the release.
PF Black Card amenities may vary by location but are included in Queen Creek.
United PF Partners is the largest Planet Fitness franchise group with 86 locations across Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia.
Founded in 1992 in Dover, New Hampshire, Planet Fitness as of Dec. 31 had approximately 10.6 million members. It has more than 1,500 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic and Panama. Learn more at https://www.planetfitness.com.
The Queen Creek Independent publishes a daily newsletter and website. A print edition is mailed each month to 24,000 homes.


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Growth Hacking Advertise In today' s marketing language a funnel is thought about as a method to assist individuals to a certain objective straightened with your targets and goals. Let us tell you – the appropriate channeling is something amazingly effective as well as it can lead your means to real results.
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Obtain Visitors
Turn on Members
Preserve Users
Getting Visitors
Obtaining a Visitor is just like going on a blind date! Many novices consider they have done as they start getting visitors. In our sight getting mere visitors is nothing.
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Currently, you have site visitors already. Simply puts, you have actually found a means to get them to see your product, but they will bounce at a really high price if you not did anything further. Right here comes your new goal. Obtain them triggered. Activation is the act of pushing your site visitors to act. Be aware! It is not regarding some random visit this sites as well as there. At the end of the day, you must wind up with some numbers like sales or sign-ups. Complying with is a listing of some activation objectives;
Get them to check out something
Obtain them to go to a particular web page
Get their email address
Get them making an acquisition
Obtain them to share something
Get them to connect with somebody
( and so on).
Well, several of our viewers will certainly find some of the objectives as mentioned earlier foolish, while others seem real and also relevant. If you are engaged in retail business than your goals will certainly be entirely different than the one that is trying to make loan by blogging.
Growth Hacking Advertise You Earned Them; Now Retain Them.
In pure marketing terms, retention is the act of maintaining your participants stick to your items to such a degree that it comes to be regular. If you kept them preserved compared to they will certainly use your product more frequently. In your situation getting individuals to eat the content you are marketing on the normal basis will certainly be retention in your viewpoint.
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Believe us; no hacking growth book will certainly ever tell you the important things we have actually reviewed in this write-up. In today's cutthroat advertising environment the real success hinges on nothing yet a sensible advertising funnel. So, go on making use of the above-mentioned strategies and begin reaping the benefits. Nevertheless, it isn't anything that is going to work with the overnight basis. It is a time taking process, and the rate of your success right here will depend upon your base strategy.


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The FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to determine your eligibility to receive need-based funds from the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid Program. Colleges may make decisions on scholarships, grants, and loans from the FAFSA data as well. CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (College Scholarship Service Profile from College Board) collects additional, more in-depth financial information and is used by almost 400 colleges, in addition to the FAFSA, to award financial aid.
What information do I need to fill out the FAFSA and/or CSS?
Both the FAFSA and the CSS are in-depth looks at your family finances. Be prepared with complete federal tax returns from the calendar year that your student finished the 10th grade and started the 11th grade (also known as the prior, prior year), records of untaxed income (such as child support or veteran's benefits), all checking, savings, and investment account information, and information on assets such as homes, businesses, or farms.
Introduction to the FAFSA! Application opens October 1 of senior year!
What is FAFSA?
The office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to students paying for college or career schools.
- Apply starting October 1 of your senior year of high school.
- Funds can run out, so apply as soon as possible.
- It's free to file, so watch out for scams.
- FAFSA application deadlines vary by school, so be sure to check their deadlines.
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (Required by Some Colleges)
The CSS Profile is a financial aid profile produced by the College Board (the SAT people). This online application collects financial information used by almost 400 colleges and universities to award financial aid from sources outside the federal government, such as institutional scholarships, grants, and loans. The College Board will send your application to the colleges and scholarship programs that you designate.
- Apply starting October 1 of your senior year of high school.
- Funds can run out, so apply as soon as possible.
- Check with the schools you are interested in to see if they require the CSS PROFILE.
- The CSS PROFILE is more of an all-encompassing snapshot of your family's finances than the FAFSA and requires income information for all parents.


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Pupils from Wallace Prep swapped their exercise books for their sports kit recently to take part in a week long challenge for Sport Relief.
It all kicked off on Monday 29th February when pupils marked the leap day with activities around leaping and jumping.
Pupils then displayed their dance and aerobic skills with an energetic Zumba session with Mrs Gilmore which also involved a special staff session at the children's request.
Next up, muscular endurance was tested with some circuit training with Mr Hanvey.
All of these events accumulated in the pupils taking part in a Wallace Mile with Pre-Prep and P1-4 running one mile and P5-7 running two miles. Of the mile, one pupil Erin, P4 said: "I was really proud that I did it and that we were able to raise so much money to help other people."
"It wasn't just the pupils who got involved.
"Staff were only too happy to accept a challenge to keep an exercise bike going for the entire school day.
Throughout the week pupils were sponsored to do each event. Their grand total for Sport Relief finished at over £3700.
PE Coordinator and event organiser Matthew Smyth said: "Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and help people living incredibly tough lives, across the UK and beyond.
"We can't thank our pupils, families and staff enough for their efforts in raising such a staggering amount for this worthy cause."


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Spring Break Part 1: Italy
Posted on May 4, 2011 by emilydickinsoncu
Getting to Italia and exploring VENEZIA
"There's two places in heaven. One for all the people who die, and a seperate place for those who die flying Ryanair."- Words of comfort the night before I boarded my dreaded flight to Milano (Bergamo) by my lovely friend Hugo Pilon-Larose. Continue reading…


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Save the Classic Liner Campaign founded in the early1990's
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December 2018:
Having been in the passenger shipping industry over fifty-eight years, having
commenced in Wellington New Zealand as an office boy with a major shipping
company, I then became an agent selling berths on liners sailing to and from
the UK and Europe ports, as well other ports on the way. Also popular at that
time were
In due course I was sourced by the head of a major shipping company in
Having commenced the Save the Classic Liners Campaign
29 years ago, it has been my
good fortune to have been directly involved in saving some worthwhile passenger
ships since 1990, but I commenced it officially online in 1995! The best known magnificent
liner/cruise ship I was closely involved with for quite some time,
was the great Dutch Liner SS Rotterdam V, which is now a wonderful Hotel in her
homeport of
The Author & founder of ssmaritime.com & ssmaritime.net &…..
cruise-australia.com. Founder of: savetheclassicliners.com…
Seen whilst on a voyage from
Of course, there have been far too
many sad losses, with some wonderful ships having gone to the breakers, but
thankfully there have also been some sweet victories! One great story is
located down this page, being the recent official dedication and opening of the
Dock and parkland at the
However friends, we must remember there are still some fine classic ships that are left which are worth saving, but the sad news is that the beautiful Portuguese liner, and ex presidential Yacht and Cruise Ship, the MV Funchal, has been sold, but not for her to continue cruising but to become a Hotel in London. She is the first Item below!
But please keep supporting to Save Worthwhile Classic Liners & Cruise Ships!
Sadly the great SS United States remains where she has been for so very long and the "SS United States Conservancy" at first it seemed to be doing a wonderful job, but then there was a setback and nothing has really happened and the once magnificent ship is now badly deteriorating and to be honest nothing, and I do mean nothing is happening, more below.
Thankfully the news for our beloved QE2 is just great! Read her story down the page! For "Hotel
Just Updated on June 29, 2018 is the amazing 85 year old T.S. Queen Mary a Clyde ship, which is beautifully being restored, but friends, I need you to give them a hand financially from all over the globe, for it is not cheap for all these volunteers to do this work, yes there has been some great supporters, but we need you as well. Come and be part of something that will see the ship open in 2019, and know we have all achieved something very special. Long Live the Queen!
Therefore, come aboard, and support our very special work that continues to be done by so many good people as shown just above, and I am satisfied knowing that together we can do something, for doing something when assisting organisations or smaller dedicated groups in saving a part of maritime history is worthwhile! Remember, becoming part of saving a ship will last long into the future, and it will be something that you, your children and their children will come to know and see what a real ship actually looks like, rather than those great big hideous square boxlike floating apartment blocks (condos), come resort style theme parks, that they call sadly cruise ships today, the truth is they do not look like a ship at all, it is maritime architecture and design gone completely wrong!
I sincerely thank all my wonderful supporters who over the many years have supported this campaign as well as my four maritime, and cruise sites, which have now received an amazing 522.8 million readers/visitors to date. I am indeed touched by your support and your kindnesses, especially for the countless emails that arrive daily.
Maritime Historian, Author, Cruise'n'Ship Reviewer & Lecturer.
Commenced in the Passenger Shipping Industry in 1960.
Go Directly to Ships on this Page
Good News for Hotel Queen Elizabeth 2
The beautiful long sleek lines of
The "Save the MV Funchal Campaign" has at least brought the ship onto the world stage, for there was little interest in her for a long time, thus I decided to place her online, and finally enquiries commenced to come in.
This wonderful 1961 ship has been on the market since 2013, as from
February 7, 2w017 I had been in contact with a group who were in the process of
obtaining her, and all certainly seemed to be going well, as this group who had
individuals with excellent shipping backgrounds such as; Holland America Line
& P&O etc, however, finally even before the auction they failed to
obtain her due to financing problems. And believe me, it was on an off again
affair much like a yo-yo, or more like a joke! Whoever they were dealing with
simply could not be trusted, and I could write a book on this whole affair, as
I have enough detail to make it interesting! But, sadly she will now become a
"Flotel" in
Then at Auction in
The parent company, "Signature Living Hotels Limited", owns all SPV's and subsidiaries within the group, and their spokesman stated;
intend to permanently moor this fine classic liner in close proximity of
Of course I have to be honest, I had hoped for her to continue cruising, for she is simply beautiful inside and her machinery is still fine! She would have had a good ten to fifteen years left in her as a fully operastional cruise ship!
But now, let us look at this amazing ships history, for she remains the finest Classic Intimate Yacht-Like Cruise Ships in the world!
The Trans-Atlantic Liner,
This superbly Danish built liner departed on her maiden voyage in 1961, she rapidly became a greatly loved and cherished ship, and amazingly steam ship Funchal is one of a very few beautiful Classic liners that continues to be fully operational today.
Although today, she is now a motor vessel, and she is excellent condition and is able to continue for at least another 15 to 20 years as a very successful cruise ship.
From 1968 to 1972 she operated a number of special charters for the
State of Portugal and she served as the State Presidential Yacht to and from
After her last Presidential voyage in 1972, it was
decided to send her to
During her refit, her delightful exterior profile thankfully remained almost unchanged, although a new sunken deck section was added topside located just forward of her funnel and her aft decks were somewhat extended.
Not long thereafter the company decided to have her painted all white, with a thin blue ribbon, but with the same yellow and black topped funnel, and she continued cruising. However, soon thereafter EIN Portuguese companies merged with Cia Portuguesa de Transportes Maritimos (CPTM) and her funnel was painted all yellow, but with a broad green band with thin white ones surrounding it.
In 1976 that one of the most famous Greek shipping magnates and a dear
Funchal based in
The Funchal was based in
'Classic International
I clearly recall when we heard that the Funchal was being replaced by
the MV Athena as (built the MS Stockholm 1948 still sailing as the MV Astoria today), knowing it was her last voyage
from Australia I decided to be on board during her final voyage to the UK in
2008, but I also sailed on the Athena to the
In due course they were sold to a
Portuguese hotel and resort entrepreneur
Portuscale Cruises purchased the
In 2013 the Funchal received a massive refit in order to commence a new
life with Portuscale Cruises, and she received many of the very latest and
modern instrumentation and equipment. After her trial voyages, and when she was
up in
The wonderful
The Funchal is without a doubt not only a maritime treasure, but she has
been officially obtained by a new owner, who will make her ready for a
completely new role, as a
But, considering she was constructed by a Danish shipyard, much like the
amazing MS Stockholm built in 1948, which was superbly rebuilt by the Italians
into the MV Italia Prima, but she came into her prime as the MV Athena and
currently she is the MV Astoria, and amazingly at the time of writing she is
still cruising 2019. The
This is the Funchal as we love to
see her, but instead we will say "Farewell old Girl, we will come and
visit you in
Visit the SS/MV Funchal History page
Berthed at: Port Rashid Dubai, UAE
the main Terminal, containing the Front Desk, the
Yes, it is true the "Hotel Queen Elizabeth 2" has finally
opened, as her operators have stated in an advertisement; "Discover
a world of gastronomy, entertainment and nightlife experiences onboard the
QE2. From casual and fine dining, to grand theatres and nightclubs, she
will have a selection of 12 diverse venues to uncover at her prime location in
Prior to her opening, the QE2 was moved from Port Rashid to the Dubai Dry Dock Nº 3 where she received an exceptional makeover as described below.
The QE2 is seen being moved to
It was exciting, when she was moved to dry dock on March 18, 2018 and a great deal of work commenced on her with countless workers worked on her around the clock. For only the third time in history, the QE2's hull was stripped back to bare metal, and she was fully repainted with fresh new paint.
In addition, all her openings below the waterline were welded shut; this included her bow thrusters, as well as her stabilisers, and then sadly her propellers were removed. Of course her lifeboats and the davits had already been removed, and this gave them the opportunity for the boat deck to be widened.
Here we see the QE2 in
In addition another on her stern is the ships name; "Queen
Here we see Hotel Queen
When I last saw the QE2 in Dubai on September 21, 2009 at that time she was no longer registered in Southampton, but in "Port Vila Vanuatu", I had already heard on the grapevine that "on her stern, "SOUTHAMPTON" had disappeared," as far as I know that happened some time earlier, but it was sad to see this once great Royal Mail Ship registered in such a small Pacific Island country.
QE2 in
whilst on a 106 day around the world cruise on September 21, 2009
But the good news is that we expect that QE2 Hotel, Museum Function, Dinning and Leisure Centre is now open, by around the end of April, and considering we have all waited such a long time, a very long 10 years in fact, we should be rejoicing and hope that our Great Queen of the Seas will be a huge success as a fine Luxury Hotel!
The great QE2 as we remember her as a fine and popular Cruise Ship, seen here at anchor
Visit my comprehensive all New Hotel Queen Elizabeth 2 page
Or visit the official www.qe2.com website
View the "QE2 Story"
located below the
The superbly built and a beautifully balanced Liner, the fastest ship in the world, S.S. United States is seen here as built
Sadly there is NO News to Provide … as
News Update:
The SS United States Conservancy continues its efforts to secure a permanent
location for
However, with New York having rejected the ship, she has been in the
Although, all sorts of plans have been announced for her to become a museum and a tourist attraction it now seems that there are absolutely no interested parties left who have any desire to spend a fortune to turn her into a tourist attraction. The truth is that she looks more like a giant empty damp rust bucket, and it hurts me to say that, but sadly the photographs tend to indicate her poor state at this time, thus let's hope for the best.
Friends, it saddens me to have written about the Great SS United States in the manner as I have above, but even I have provided funds over the years and have certificates, for owning plans, and parts of one of her funnels, and just donations, etc, etc. The funds have gone into a large organisation, and little has been actually spent in upkeep on the ship. Yes there are berthing dues, but they have received huge donations from large donors to cover most of that! Just let us hope that at least a miracle might happen and that this wonderful ship might be saved, that someone else may just come along and take her away from her current owners and do something that is worthwhile, not just all TALK!
Save the Classic Liners has supported the SS United States Conservancy from the very beginning & continues to do so!
Visit the SS United States Conservancy Page
The ships builder's plate taken quite some time ago!
In July 2007 the QE2 was sold to Istithmar being the investment arm of "Dubai World" a wholly owned company of the Government of Dubai. However she would be taken over by Nakheel, also a "Dubai World" company would redevelop her and construct the new islands being built known as the "Palm Jumeirah" where she was going to be berthed to become a major luxury hotel. Istithmar paid and estimate £65 million (British Pounds) for the QE2.
Having completed her final official cruise, the QE2 departed
It was a fitting welcome and her future seemed assured, however things
was not as it seemed for the financial crisis of 2008 caused Dubai to have a
financial freefall and the wealthiest of its citizens escaped the country, even
leaving their Mercedes and BMW's and super luxury cars at the airport as
they escaped the financiers who were about to pounce on them, for most emptied
their accounts and run. This disaster also left the QE2 high and dry and
although she was reregistered cheaply in
QE2 sailed an amazing 5.6 million nautical miles that is more than any other ship ever I know about, in other words that is like travelling to the moon and back 13 times. She has accommodated approximately 2.5 million guests and completed 802 Atlantic crossings and 24 full world cruises, thus some 1,438 voyages. That is an excellent record indeed!
A close up of a clean looking ship as she had recently been repainted
1964 - Cunard signs a contract to build the ship with John Brown Shipyard Clydebank, Scotland.
1967 - September 20 the ship was launched by
1968 – QE2 undertakes her deep sea trails; the first was on November 26 to 29, and the second, December 17 to 19.
1968 - QE2 departs on her maiden voyage, being a cruise from Greenock to
1969 - After renewed trails on April 1 to 8, Cunard takes delivery of the QE2 on April 18 for the second time.
1969 - On May 2 the QE2 commences her maiden voyage from
1970 - She crosses the Atlantic Westbound in record time of just three days, 20 hours and 42 minutes.
1972 - QE2 undergoes a refit and rebuilding as penthouses added to the top of the ship, altering her external appearance. Accommodating 604 First, 1,223 Tourist, and 1,740 one class when cruising.
1975 - QE2 departs from
1982 - The QE2 was requisitioned by the British government as troopship
to operate in Falklands Islands Campaign. She carried 3,000 troops and 650 volunteer crew to the
1987 – In October the
1988 –A new look MV Queen Elizabeth 2 complete with a new and far superior funnel and far more economic and faster that before, she returned to service and gained even more popularity on the Atlantic service.
1990 -
1995 - QE2 leaves
1996 - During her twentieth around the world cruise the QE2 passed her four millionth mile mark, and amazing feat, but there was more to come!
1998 - South African President Nelson Mandela sails on the QE2 from
2002 - QE2 passes five million miles - a world first.
2004 - The QE2 was considered as being one of the last of the great
Trans Atlantic liners, for there has not been any true liners since. Although,
they pretend that the Queen Mary 2 is a liner, but she certainly is not and
neither was the QE 2 in her latter years, for both were then cruise ships.
Although QE2 was built as a liner that would also operate cruises, but her main
function was to be a liner; that means line voyages from the
2005 - The QE2 becomes the longest serving Cunard ship ever, surpassing the RMS Aquitania's 35 years.
2008 – November 11
2009 – September 21. The author saw and photographed the QE2 today
whilst on a around the world cruise on
2010 – January 29. QE2 broke loose from her moorings during a storm and was only just saved from destruction by two brilliant pilots.
2012 – July, 03. Sultan
2013 – July, after an Asian possibility, there are great doubts
for the ship as she has no power and she will be deteriorating whilst at lay-up
2015 – It is sad, but she is still laid-up in a dead ship state and deteriorating day by day! Although there seems to be interest by Scotland who is now taking a second look at bringing the QE2 back to the Clyde as a Hotel and a Tourist attraction. But has she gone downhill too far gone to be saved?
2017 News of her being refitted as a hotel at Port Rashid.
2018 – QE2 moved to the Dubai Dry Dock on March 18 to have her hull scrapped and repainted, also all her underwater openings welded closed and propellers removed, as well as interior work, in readiness for her to open as a hotel.
2018 – "Hotel Queen
2018 – The Grand official opening is due to be held in October.
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Please Note: A new Page Two has been added with the ships dock & Park dedication in June 2017 - with many new photographs!
Also Read my: S.S. Keewantin Feature a Great 110 Year Old Passenger Steam Ship
With June/July 2018 Updates
The delightful 871 GRT (Gross Registered Ton) Triple Screw -
But the company was contacted by 1935 in regard the great new liner the
I am
grateful to "Friends of TS
A rare photograph of the
We are helping to let this memory live on for countless years in the future by promoting her!
Photograph from the ssmaritime collection
The delightful TS Queen Mary was finally retired after an evening
showboat cruise from Largs to Rothesay
on September 27, 1977 after which she was laid up in the "
June 2018 Update Part One:
Update Part Two is located below the Specifications.
Yard: 1262.
Built for: Williamson Buchanan Steamers Ltd.
Engines: Triple Denny & Bros Steam Turbines.
Screws: Triple, direct drive.
Tonnage: 1933-1950 - 871 Gross Registered Tons.
. 1957-onwards - 1,014 GRT.
Length: 252.5ft - 77m.
Beam: 35.1ft - 10.7m.
Draught: 10.1ft - 3.1m.
Speed: 19.5 knots max 21 knots.
Passengers: 2,086-day passengers.
Maiden Voyage: May 20, 1933.
The following restoration progress has been made over recent weeks. Some 54 windows have been replaced on the ship's Promenade Deck and most of these have been sponsored by local companies. Each window completed and yet to be finished has to have a new frame fabricated, seals replaced and new glass fitted. Sponsorship of a window costs £500, and in appreciation a plaque will be placed below each window engraved with the name of the respective sponsor.
This photograph shows just nine of 54 the new windows installed on Promenade Deck
Other work undertaken, are some of the decking planks on her foredeck
have been removed to gain access to the metalwork below. Age and the effects of
the failing composite covering applied during her years on the
This is the latest news regarding the 85 year old TS Queen Mary, the work of bringing her back to her old glory has been slow but the good news is that steady progress is now being made. Once the steel repairs are completed and the ship is completely weather tight, then her internal refit will commence in earnest and it is planned that by 2019 the Queen Mary should be welcoming paying public aboard for the first time in ten years!
Enter the Site to Save the TS Queen Mary Here
Please Note it is currently being updated, but some pages can be visited
To DONATE PLEASE visit …
The TS Queen Mary seen berthed at the Glasgow Science Centre
I am very proud to present a very special Australian ship for preservation
Like the famed historic Sydney Harbour ferry the MS Baragoola, which I strongly support in saving and preserving, and I am also adding the delightful 1963 built MV Cape Don, which is a unique all Australian vessel that should and must be retained at all costs!
The MV Cape Don was a unique purpose-built ship to service navigational
aids (including manned lighthouses) all around
Since retirement this excellent ship, the "MV Cape Don Society" is now responsible for restoring this delightful vessel and they will be setting up a museum on board to tell the story of her many years of dedicated service. I suggest that you visit my webpage on her, that has many interesting photographs of her and you will discover all her details as well as further links!
Visit the MV Cape Don Feature
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Liners sailing to the distant shores.
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Summer is the time to rest and enjoy with the family. The moments we spend with them are special, unique, and this are the ones don't want to forget. This summer we are going to the beach, so charge your camera and your mobile phone and get ready to capture the 8 unique moments of your family that will make you remember this summer's holidays.
1. The first time his little feet touch the sea
If it is the first time your baby goes to the beach, do not forget to capture the magic moment in which the sea caresses, for the first time, his little legs. It is a unique feeling that you have not experienced so far and that you will love to remember as your baby grows.
In case he has been on the beach before, capture the moment he dips into the sea again, especially if during the year you live far from the sea, because usually children are not that used to enjoying the beach. The happiness of seeing the waves again, jumping and playing around them is a special moment to keep.
2. Catching the waves!
Once your child has adapted to the new summer place is when your little one will offer you the best opportunities to immortalize him. You can take photos while he is splashing in his small swimming pool, when he is trying to swim with his new float, or while he is enjoying the waves with the funny shark fin you bought for him this summer.
3. Sand games
No child can resist taking the bucket and shovel to play with the sand. Camera in hand, we will take pictures of that so-called "castle" that we have helped him to build, those sand figures created with molds or those delicious sand and seaweed dishes that he offers you as an appetizer (and of course, you can not refuse) . This year, you can turn him into a merman with a beautiful sand fish tail hiding their legs or let them bury you under the sand. Laughter is guaranteed.
4.More opportunities with the sand
The sand has an irresistible attraction for children. Not only when it comes to building castles and figures. If for a moment you get distracted, it is quite possible that you see how your little one suddenly eats a handful of sand. It's not dangerous, your child is exploring the world around him. Just wash his face and try to get all the sand you can from his mouth. Take it with humor, it is a moment that you can keep for the memory.
5. Flying kites
Camera must be ready by the time you decide to teach your child how to fly a kite. The fact that he will be flying a kite up in the sky with his own little hands , for sure will put a smile in his face. The same smile that both of you will have when he grows up and you relieve this moment together.
6. Benefits of eating fruit
In the post we wrote regarding the essential things that you have to take to the beach, we already told you to always have snacks like fruit in the beach bag. Watermelon is perfect because it is a fruit that kids usually like, it's healthy and, above all, refreshing. But this tasty fruit besides feeding us, also create funny moments with the children. Do you remember his face trying to finish some watermelon slices? A perfect photo to remember the summer days.
7. Stains of happiness
What better place than the beach to enjoy some delicious ice cream. Scoops served in a cone that more than once have melted in our hands. That is one of the moments that you will remember about your perfect summer time. Images of children full of melted chocolate ice cream while eating an ice cream cone. Happy smudgy faces. Moments that remain forever.
8. Family photos
Although your little one is the main protagonist of these summer holidays, do not forget to take some family photos. We can take funny pictures with daddy, cute ones with mom, playing with his siblings and, of course, all together to remember our trip to the beach.
To avoid losing any of these magic moments, StepsLife is here to help you. With our easy app, you can have all the photos of your baby stored and ordered. With total privacy since only the ones who can access to your child's time capsule are the people you allow. As simple as downloading it on your mobile phone and starting using it from the app itself or from your personal mail. With StepsLife you will never forget this summer at the beach.


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Are you doing the Apathetic Shuffle?
What's holding you back today?
There's a scene in Joe vs. The Volcano (seriously good 90's stuff – you've should check it out!) where everyone trudges into work. Ominous music plays, feet shuffle apathetic, gray skies ahead, muddy path…a scene lacking life. Because life implies growth – movement – passion – LIGHT! Even when life throws you lemons, there is still an alertness and understanding of pain, and hopefully comfort from those around you. But too many have settled for an apathetic, guarded existence because it's too much. It's tough to get involved and care. You lay yourself out, exposed, and there is always the risk for rejection and hurt. No one is immune to pain and hurt and embarrassment, so that risk is a bit imminent in one form or another, so the good news?! There is also JOY. Vibrant life which is marked by your energy, hope and willingness to try. And that takes courage and vulnerability and the authentic you.
Who is the authentic you?
Can you see that person?
Can others see that person?
There is a ticket booth where you get to jump on the train of living authentically.
But many are stuck at the ticket booth. Excuses of outrageous price (it is a steep one: allowing yourself to be vulnerable can take a lot of energy and courage). Or what if the ticket booth is closed by the time you get there? Just confirmation that you waited too long and couldn't really catch the train anyways - one more notch in the "I knew I wasn't good enough" stick.
Guess you'll have to just try it – see what that ticket booth has for you. And better yet, where that train could take you! No promised rainbows and butterflies or the land of milk and honey, but I can guarantee you that living as who you truly and uniquely are will be the most energizing trip and the most important one.
What do you love?
What gives you energy?
What is your definition of living authentically?
Will those just be jotted words in a notebook? Rolling around as "too big", or, did you just buy your ticket?


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As high school coaches, we know we want our players to have the self-discipline to workout on their own and to do more than just play. Having had the opportunty to be a high school coach for twentyeight years my best teams, teams that won conference championships and competed for state titles, were tremendous offensively. Everyone playing had the ability to put the ball on the floor, make plays, and make shots. These abilities were developed in the off season and at Take It To The Rim Basketball Camp. Running Take It To The Rim Basketball Camp is an extremely serious endeavor. Watching a camp session, I would hope you see someone passionately teaching the game of basketball. Each camp session is carefully planned to maximize the number of quality repetitions a player achieves. Each camper has a basketball and there is no downtime. I want this to be an intense learning experience, increasing the work ethic, effort, confidence, and enjoyment for each camper. When returning home I would hope you would see a more energized player who is working for a purpose. I know that is what I want as coach. Having had the opportunity to watch Sean Miller, Billy Donovan, and Rick Pitino run individual instruction has helped me to put together a quality individual instructional program. If you have any questions regarding camp, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to have the opportunity to work with your players this summer.
Topics Covered at Camp: • Emphasis on 4 - 5 dribble moves . • Offensive footwork in terms of squaring up, moving the defense and then attacking. • Finishing at the rim, making layups. • Breaking pressure, creating space, and attacking the press. • The ability to pivot vs. pressure. • Organizing your offseason ballhandling and shooting workouts. Detach here and mail IMPORTANTINFORMATION All campers must have their own medic
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Paylocity Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: PCTY), a cloud-based provider of payroll and human capital management software solutions, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer,Steve Beauchamp, and Chief Financial Officer, Peter McGrail, will present at the William Blair 34th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago.
Paylocity's presentation is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10:40 a.m. Central Time and will be webcast live. An archive of the presentation will be available for a week on the "Investors" page of the Company's website (www.paylocity.com).
About Paylocity
Paylocity is a provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management, or HCM, software solutions for medium-sized organizations. Paylocity's comprehensive and easy-to-use solutions enable its clients to manage their workforces more effectively. Paylocity's solutions help drive strategic human capital decision-making and improve employee engagement by enhancing the human resource, payroll and finance capabilities of its clients. For more information, visit www.paylocity.com.
Investor Contact:
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Whoa Nelly! As I get a bit more serious about writing poetry and learning about prosody, scansion, metre, etc, as opposed to just writing what I think sounds good, I'm realising how much we didn't learn in school! I remember 'iambic pentametre' from my Shakespeare days, but I didn't ever really grasp what it meant.
There are some great resources on the web for helping numpties like me come to grips with the technicalities of poetry:
Wikipedia entries on metre, prosody and scansion
Interactive quiz on metre
Discovering the iamb and the trochee
(I'd be delighted if anyone would provide further relevant links)
You need to know them in order to use them to your advantage, to break with tradition, or to use traditional constructs to create something purposely formal or constrained.
The below poem is in 'iambic trimetre', meaning there are three 'feet', each of which comprises two syllables, the first unstressed, followed by a stressed syllable, except the fourth line, which has an omitted unstressed syllable. I wrote it after a shocking night last night, where I was febrile and delirious in turns. Noice!
Through my delirium
I can't get past 'I can't';
The words they will not budge.
Tears escape my eyes,
A sleep of toss and turns.


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Tigers acquire reliever Justin Wilson from Yankees for pitching prospects
The Tigers on Wednesday made another move to bolster their bullpen, acquiring left-handed reliever Justin Wilson from the Yankees. The teams announced the move at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn.
Detroit sent a pair of minor league right-handed pitchers, Luis Cessa and Chad Green, to New York.
MORE: The 13 worst December trades of all time, ranked | Grumpy old Tigers owner is impatient
Wilson, 28, went 5-0 with a 3.10 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP for New York last season. His best season came in 2013 when he went 6-1 with a 2.08 ERA for the Pirates.
Detroit had previously added closer Francisco Rodriguez and setup man Mark Lowe this offseason. The addition of Wilson gives them a quality left-hander out of the 'pen, something the Tigers badly needed.
Cessa, 23, finished last season with Triple-A Toledo. He came over to the Tigers as part of the trade that sent Yoenis Cespedes to the Mets. Overall, he posted an 8-10 record, a 4.42 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 139 1/3 innings.
Green, 24, went 5-14 with a 3.93 ERA last season with Double-A Erie.


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Columbia, senior defensive tackle, 6-foot-2�, 280 pounds
Colleges of interest: Florida, LSU, Alabama, Florida State and Michigan (his top five schools he has received scholarship offers from)
Notable: The state of Florida's top prospect according to Scout.com, which gave Jernigan a five-star rating. The website also has Jernigan as the No. 1 defensive tackle and as the seventh overall prospect in the nation. He is listed as a four-star prospect, ranked as the third defensive tackle and the 53rd overall prospect in the country by Rivals.com. Last season he compiled an impressive 131 tackles, 27 tackles for loss and 12 sacks to earn The Sun's big school defensive player of the year and a spot on the all-area big schools first team. Jernigan, who was also a Class 4A all-state first-team selection, recovered four fumbles, two for touchdowns, and forced three fumbles as the Tigers finished 8-3-1 and reached the Class 4A regional semifinals. He has been invited to both the Under Armour All-America Game and the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, but also said he won't be revealing his college choice at an all-star game like many players often do.
Quotable: "The first time I saw him play was when he was a sophomore and he was making tackles on the sideline on Marquis Noble (who was The Sun's 2010 boys track athlete of the year) on speed sweeps. A nose tackle that comes from the backside to make tackles on the sideline before your running back can get a good head of steam, you know they are special. That was when I knew he was special and he did it play after play for four quarters, and his motor did not stop running. A testament to a defensive lineman is when his motor doesn't stop running, and Jernigan is that kind of player. He is one of the better defensive linemen to come out of this area. He is definitely one of those players where you have to know where he is on the field. He is a special player, when a defensive lineman starts dictating offensive gameplans."— Buchholz coach Jay Godwin.
— Cliff Olsen
The Gainesville Sun's Super 11: Timmy Jernigan
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It's a new year which means a lot of people are posting tbr's. I was reading blog posts this morning and was thinking oh yeah, reading challenges, they're not my thing….and then I remembered that I'm actually hosting the chillest, coolest reading challenge for the first two months of the year, aka Setting in Stone, and if you participate, I would be delighted (and surprised but I'm trying not to betray my low expectations). Anyway, I thought I'd share some books that I want to read for this challenge–and if you add recommendations in the comments, I'll add them to the post!
(If you want to know more about Setting in Stone, it's basically a challenge to read books set outside of the US/Canada/UK/Australia, or discuss settings in book, or just think a little more about settings we take for granted).
1. The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi (Afganistan)
This book was at my aunt's house, where I was staying recently. It's about two woman in Afganistan, woven through time, who dress up as boys to have more freedom. Both of my parents have been to Afganistan, and my mother says that this book is really interesting, so I'm eager to read it. I don't think I've ever read a book set in Afganistan before, and the author is Afgan-American, so it's quite exciting.
2. Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie (Nigeria)
Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie is mega famous, and this is one of the most well known of her books. It sounds totally fascinating. It's about the violence in Nigeria in the 60's when Biafra tried to establish an independent state. I know essentially nothing about this conflict, and the book is super well known (again, my mother read it), so I hope that I can learn a bit more as well as enjoying the story.
3. Anil's Ghost by Michael Ondaatje (Sri Lanka)
This was on a reading list for a literature class I took a few years ago. It's set in Sri Lanka, with a emigrant who has returned to study her country when weird murders are taking place. I am kind of sick of immigrant stories, or at the very least I find that they are published disproportionally compared to actual percentages of emigrants, so this sounds interesting. The title and synopsis sound eerie, which is not very me, but the spirit of setting in stone is trying new things, so. (like all the other books on this list, it is also fairly literary and fairly depressing).
4. The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh (India)
Taking an Indian Literature class last year made me realise how meany amazing, well known, Indian authors there are who don't write decent YA (they write literary fiction). The Hungry Tide is set in the Sunderbans, on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It's a part of the country I've barely been to, and the book sounds like a twisty family saga. I quite like Kate Atkinson's twisty family saga's so I'm *hoping* that this is as enjoyable of those. It's quite weird to emerge out of YA land and realise that there are all of thse books you've been ignoring which sound quite good. I'm hoping that I can still enjoy them even if they are heavier. *cue small panic*. Amitav Ghosh is mega famous, and he's written a bunch of other books which I'd like to read too so hopefully this will motivate me.
5. Mr. Pip by Lloyd Jones (Papua New Guinea)
Halfway through writing this post, I found 'Planet YA' on the Epic Reads website which was somewhat helpful, and gave me some ideas for other books to read. It's very incomplete though, which tells you a lot about the settings of YA books. They also don't know some things (e.g. Indonesia is usually thought to be part of Asia not the South Pacific/Oceania) but points for trying. anyway, Mr. Pip is set in Papua New Guinea after the war (an unspecified war, but books only ever seem to be about one war so I'm gonna assume wwii) and it's written by a New Zealand author which is cool! Reading the synopsis, it seems like this book might be a bad combination of white saviour and books solve all your problems tropes but there's only one way to find out.
6. Zahrah the Windseeker by Nnedi Okarafor
I've like Nnedi Okarafor's scifi novellas about Binti, and so this seemed like a fitting end to my list. It's a kids book so it should be quick and it's set in Africa, I'm not sure where. Anyway hopefully I can get to this later in January. We'll see!
I'm so glad I wrote this post, because along the way I discovered all sorts of other books which I didn't include on the list and had one or two somewhat profound realisations, which is always fun. I'd love to hear your recommendations for books in the comments! and if you've read any of these, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.


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College Sports
Visit from NCAA champion UNC among 'challenges' on Davidson's basketball schedule
The defending NCAA national champions might be the toughest game on Davidson's men's basketball schedule, but it won't be the only difficult one.
The Wildcats will play host to North Carolina at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Dec. 1, according to their schedule released Wednesday. The game will be televised on ESPN2. Other nonconference foes include UNC Wilmington, Virginia and the Charlotte 49ers in the annual Mecklenburg County rivalry game.
Davidson, which will also compete in the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii in December, could face as many as 10 NCAA tournament teams from last season.
"The makeup of this year's schedule will present significant challenges at home, on the road and at neutral sites," Davidson coach Bob McKillop said. "A mix of Top 20 programs, longtime rivalries and new faces will provide exciting and highly competitive basketball for our program and for our fans."
After an exhibition against Hampden Sydney on Nov. 3, Davidson will start the season at home against Charleston Southern on Friday, Nov. 10.
2017-18 Davidson men's basketball schedule
NOVEMBER: 3, Hampden Sydney (exhibition); 10, Charleston Southern; 14, UNC Wilmington; 21, at Nevada; 25, at Appalachian State; 28, at Charlotte.
DECEMBER: 1, vs. North Carolina, in Charlotte (ESPN2); 5, VMI; 16, at Virginia (ACC Network); At Diamond Head Classic, Honolulu - 22, vs. New Mexico State (ESPNU); 23, vs. Hawaii/Miami (ESPNU/2); 25, TBD (ESPNU/2); 30, at Richmond (NBCSN).
JANUARY: 3, Saint Louis; 7, at George Mason (NBCSN); 10, George Washington; 14, at Fordham (NBCSN); 19, St. Bonaventure (ESPN2); 23, at Dayton (CBSSN); 28, Richmond (NBCSN); 31, La Salle.
FEBRUARY: 3, at George Washington; 6, Saint Joseph's; 9, at Rhode Island (ESPN2); 14, at VCU (CBSSN); 17, Massachusetts; 21, Fordham; 24, at Duquesne; 27, at St. Bonaventure (CBSSN).
MARCH: 2, Rhode Island (CBSSN); 7-11, Atlantic 10 tournament, Washington, D.C.
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RC Men's Soccer Team Finishes Season in Colorado/
By Kenjoshua Jones
Shield Staff
The last of the Rochester College Men's Soccer Team arrived at the school roughly around 4:25 a.m. The coach arrived ten minutes later and the team was off to catch a flight to Denver, Colorado during the weekend of Oct. 21-22.
Fred Prest Scores Two Goals in Opening Game
The first game the RC men's soccer team played in Colorado was against Johnson & Wales University.
RC came out on fire with Fred Prest scoring a goal in the first 12 minutes of the game. He then scored another goal almost four minutes later. Prest would then score later in first half and the team would go into half with a 3-0 lead. It seemed that RC had finally found that spark they had been looking for all season long.
However, the second half went very differently, John Wales University scored five goals to beat RC. Coach Hermiz expressed that he was proud of the team. They played well but mistakes can lead to goals and that was what happened in the second half.
RC would have to regroup for their next game the following day. RC took a 1-0 lead over Morningside College, but then Morningside scored a goal to tie the game up right before the first half ended. Morningside would go on to score two goals in the second half to defeat RC.
Team Finishes 2-16
RC left Colorado losing both games, but played the best they have all year long. The team finished 2-16 on the year. These results were not what the players and coaches were expecting.
The team was derailed early on in the season with numerous injuries. Despite the obstacles, the team was confident that they could still compete this season.
Freshmen Nathan Taranzow and Kyle Emmi, saw a great deal of playing time this year, "Normally freshman would not get the opportunity to play as much as they did but it will be a strength coming in the following season, because they got to experience what it is like at this level," Hermiz said.


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Bang (Black Lotus #1) by E. K. Blair
3.75 stars
Bang is a revenge mystery novel. Would I call it a romance? Kind of. In my opinion, two of the main characters don't even know what real love is.
Warning! This book was DARK. And like most dark books, the plot is better left a mystery to the reader, so I won't go into it here. This review is strictly what I liked and didn't like.
The writing. OH MY GAWD, the writing was amazeballs! This author managed to capture my attention and I couldn't stop reading until the very end when it was 4 AM and my eyes were trying to close. I was riveted, wanting to know what would happen.
I really liked Declan the most out of all the characters, but viewing him through the MC's eyes made me feel like he was a bit of a sucker. I'm sure if the book had been written from his POV we would have had an entirely different story. Hey, that's an idea. E. K. Blair, can we get some stories from Declan's POV? Pretty pretty please?
I was torn throughout most of the book on what I wanted to happen, just like Nina.
And that ending? COME ON! I am getting so darn sick of cliffhangers. I may start boycotting books with them. Anyways, there is really only one thing I wanted to know about in the next book, so I may just wait for everyone else to read it, and then read the spoilers.
Hope y'all enjoy this one!