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The Trojan war and the Trojan horse are omnipresent in the world of epic. In Aeneid book 2, we witness via a flashback the famous scene where the Trojans take into their city a giant wooden horse in which the Greek soldiers were hidden, and that night the Greeks jump out and ambush their foe; in Odyssey book 4, Menelaus at his court in Sparta tells this story to Odysseus' son Telemachus; and the whole of the Iliad is framed around the Trojan war, even though the epic stops just short of the horse episode itself. Such a compelling and curious vignette repeats in myth, and is one of the most iconic images from the ancient world that we might recognise today – but was it real?
This curious vase from the island of Mykonos might make us think twice. Here we have a relief pithos which dates from the start of the seventh century BC, and we know that it was used as a burial urn because human bones were found within the pot. All over the body of the pithos we see small scenes of warriors fighting one another, framed within individual squares called metopes. The most iconic scene, however, is on the neck of the vessel: a scene which shows a giant (wooden?) horse. Seven armoured men are peeping through little windows cut into the body, and seven armoured men have already descended from the horse and are ready for battle. No prizes for guessing, this looks just like the scene which Homer and Virgil described.
The seventh century date when this pot was made also marks the time during which the Homeric epics were first written down. This is not to say that the artist of the Mykonas vase was directly inspired by the poet of the Iliad or vice versa, rather it is interesting to see that similar sorts of ideas were circulating at the same time in both the visual and the literary spheres. Stories about battles and the depiction of heroes each tell us about the social background to Homer's world. This was a time during which aristocrats and elites competed for status and honour, and one way in which they could achieve this was through exploits on the battlefield. This wider context can help us to understand why stories of this nature made their way into literature and art – and the seventh century BC only marks the beginning of this phenomenon: images of war and heroic deeds dominated Greek art from this time onwards.
So, over to you – do you believe that there was ever really a Trojan horse?
This blog post has been written in order to support the content of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE topic 'The Homeric World' and the OCR Classical Civilisation A level module 'The World of the Hero'.
Further reading:
Ervin, M. 1963. 'A Relief Pithos from Mykonos' AD 18: 37-75.
Langdon, S. 2008. Art and Identity in Dark Age Greece, 1100-700 BCE. Cambridge.
Snodgrass, A. 1998. Homer and the Arists: Text and Picture in Early Greek Art. Cambridge.
Wood, M. 1985. 'In Search of the Trojan War', BBC TV Documentary. [especially episode six]


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SEASON TICKETS: Join Fitzgerald, Musil, Bjerrum, Tanski, Killeen, Moore, Pitt, Peacock, Springer and Stanisz with a Clan season ticket for 2019/20. To view the various options and to make your application click HERE.
Following his re-signing, you can now show your support for #24 Jack Musil with one of his superb Kit Klub packages.
The concept of the Kit Klub means that you can support one of your heroes with one of the following packages:
– Entire Package: £100 (normally worth £145)
– Helmet: £25
– Skates: £25
– Shorts: £25
– Sticks: £25
– Gloves: £25
– Socks: £10
– Laces: £10
As part of the package, you will receive a certificate from the Clan to commemorate your support for your favourite player.
Kit Klub owners will also be named on their players' profile on clanihc.com and on the Clan App.
Please note that as Jack is a returning player, anyone who had a Musil Kit Klub package with us last year will have the first option to retake any package for season 2019/20.
For further information on the 2019/20 Kit Klub packages please contact Tracy Ross on 0141 886 6459 or email: email@example.com.
Terms & Conditions
- Full payment must be made at time of application via debit/credit card.
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Cafe Lipe
Dear Readers,
It is low season on lipe and the weather is mixed some days rain some days sunshine. We think it is just beautiful right now,all green and clean air. That is the positiv side but there is also construction going on on lipe and so not all is perfect. If you like to come by just do it don't book anything on lipe because there is plenty to choose. Any questions about the south of Thailand and lipe send us on facebook a message.(fb : cafe lipe)
Guess that is it for now we wish you a wonderful day,
Cafe Lipe
Location: Switzerland
We joint some breakfast at the cafe Lipe. What Bee and Darius teared up and how they handle with the local people is how tourism should get along in a country. I highly recommand to visitors to visit that place.
To Bee and Darius I just can wish you that fun and to get on with the path you set stays with you.
Love that place.
Pasci and Mirjam
Peter Stridh
Location: Sweden
Halo Darius!
Ich mache mich sorgen wegen der Sturm im südlichen teil von Thailand.
Hoffentlich wird es euch nich so slim angreifen.
Ich möchte gerne ein par Wochen im Februar 2019 Einbuchen.
Ob es möglich ein bongalow den ich früher gehabt habe zwichen 3/2-17/2 2019.
Ich habe schon men Flug gebucht nach Krabi. Hoffentlich läuft es wegen euch!!! Und bitte gibt bescheid ob es läuft !!
Bis balt & auf Winerschnitzel
Peter Stridh aus Schweden
peterstridh.se [email protected] +46 708 31 89 66
Cafe Lipe
God evening,
We had some rain in the last days but now and then the sun is out as well.
Any questions please send us a mail or on Facebook.
Have a good night,
Cafe Lipe
Cafe lipe
The island is slowly getting a little busier but still quiet. We recommend you do not book a room during the month of November it is better to just come here and have a look.
You get a better price and can be sure that what you get is what you like.
Any questions please send us a mail or a message on facebook under cafe lipe.
The weather is in the last days quiet nice.
Have a wonderful day ,
Cafe Lipe
Cafe lipe
Good morning,
Some information,we are asked how our bungalows or place looks like. You can take a look on short clips on you tube under cafe lipe.
There you get a good look at our place.
Any further questions please send us a mail or a message on facebook.(cafe lipe)
Have a nice day,
Cafe Lipe
Cafe lipe
Good morning,
Some news from the island. Today the 16.10.18 the island opens officially for the high season. It is still very quiet here and the island is just getting ready for the season.
We recommend do not book a room right now because there is plenty of options,what ever you looking for. Except you like to pay to much and book over the internet.
If you have any question about our place or lipe in general please send us a mail or message on facebook,cafe lipe.
Ah one thing the weather is getting better day by day.
Have a nice day,
Cafe Lipe
Cafe lipe
Good morning from the island,
We are open in the new season now for about a week and it was a beautyful time. We already had the chance to met old friends and lovely guests that came for the first time.
Today the weather changed a little so we might have some rain but that will not last for to long.
Any questions please send us a mail to [email protected] or [email protected]
You can as well send us a message to our facebook page: cafe lipe.
Have a nice day,
Cafe Lipe
Cafe lipe
We opened up our doors and are ready for a new season in cafe lipe,where hopefully like in many other years a lot of nice people will come by and make friends.
The weather is like always in september that means it can change always from sun to rain.
Like in many other messages before, we ask you to send us a mail if there is anything you like to know about cafe lipe or the island.
Please send the mail to [email protected],
[email protected]
and maybe as well to [email protected] but the last adress has problems with receiving mails. We don't know yet why but it looks like there are some problems with that adress.
Thank you for your understanding and sorry for the inconvience.
We wish you a wonderful day and hope to see you soon at,
Cafe Lipe
Cafe lipe
We are soon ready to open our doors for an other season. There is still rain on lipe and the island is really on a low season vibe.
If you planning to travel to lipe during this time, we recommend you do not book anything in advance.the island is small and it is easy to find a room,in whatever price class you looking for.
Any questions about lipe please send us an email. We are happy if we can give you an advice to enjoy your stay on lipe.
Have a nice day,
Cafe Lipe


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Technical Graphics (T.G.) is one of the technology subjects offered at junior cycle. Form 1 pupils may select this subject from a choice of five options. This course aims to develop pupils' creative imagination by encouraging them to reason in two and three dimensions and apply these skills to the solution of graphical and spatial problems of both a practical and abstract nature. Year one consists of a series of modular topics which together lay the foundation for the following two years. Pupils have four periods per week and the class size is limited to a maximum of 24.
How will Technical Graphics be useful to me?
Technical Graphics allows students to think in a logical and creative way. It helps to heighten their awareness of their environment and its elements and encourage the exercising of aesthetic value judgments. The course is so structured as to provide pupils with a stimulus for managing spatial problems mentally and communicating spatial ideas and solutions graphically. Students will be able to communicate information in a neat and organised fashion through the medium of diagrams, sketches and computer aided design. This subject will be of use to those who want to follow career paths such as architecture, graphics, design, engineering and the like.
Design and Communications Graphics Department
Paddy O'Shea, B.Tech.Ed. (WBT) Co-ordinator


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What's Involved In The Theory Test?
Before applying for a practical driving test you must first pass the theory test and the hazard perception test.
When can I take my theory test ?
Once your provisional licence becomes valid you will be able to apply for your theory test.
Normally the earliest your provisional licence will become valid is on your 17th birthday.
Multiple Choice Questions
The multiple choice part of the theory test requires you to answer 50 multiple choice questions within 57 minutes. Before the test commences you will receive full instructions on how the test works and what is required and you will also have the chance to do some practice questions to get used to the screens.
Each question and several possible answers will appear on the screen and you will be required to choose the correct answer. You will have the chance to skip any question and come back to it later and also your can go back and change an answers that you have previously selected.
You will also be allowed up to a 3 minute break between the completion of your multiple choice questions and the start of your hazard perception test beginning.
Hazard Perception
You Before beginning the test you will be shown a video explaining how the test will work.
You will then be shown 14 video clips containing at least one hazard (one clip will contain two hazards)
It is possible to score up to 5 points for each developing hazard by clicking the mouse when you see a hazard developing on the video clip.
Pass mark requirements
You will receive the results of your theory test before you leave the test centre. You must pass both parts of the test.
The pass mark for the multiple choice questions part of the test is 43 out of a possible 50 marks and the pass mark for the hazard perception section is 44 out of a possible 75 marks.
If you pass you will receive a letter with a pass certificate number at the test centre and if you fail you will receive a letter explaining which parts you didn't score enough points on - this will allow you to focus on these areas when studying for your next test.
Learn more in this video:
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Seen Enough Waterfalls?
Since we've been moving slow (even for us) we decided that we would try to put some miles behind us today. On another recommendation, we headed to Silver Falls. A popular state park will huge falls (note the tiny people in the photo) and great hiking. The main falls pour out over a ledge and you can hike behind them – something Bode was keen on doing. He remembered that this is where the secret entrance was when the Mystery Inc. gang unmasked the Wiki Tiki in Aloha, Scooby Doo. Anyway, he told us about the movie multiple times. Random note: Snookie was an expert in rocket science and created the demons.
We did find some tiny caves, but no bad guy hide-outs.
Bode is getting pretty good at hiking a few miles with lots of ups and downs. Somehow, regardless of the length of the trail, he does seem to sense the end and need to be on dad's shoulders for the final stretch.
We took the back-roads up towards Portland and made note of all the Christmas tree farms. They are everywhere. I'm guessing Oregon supplies the majority of 'holiday trees' for the nation. We were also surprised to see that clearing fields by burning them seemed to be a pretty common practice.
One highlight of the day was a random stop at a winery for a tour and tasting. We made it to Oregon City (still no interstates!) before finding out we needed to move toward Mt. Hood.


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Tim Higham and Ben Welshman from City Church Bristol in Bristol, UK brings us this their Wifi symbol stage design.
For their Christmas Carols, they ran with the theme of 'Christmas Broadcast'. They used the Wifi symbol on all the branding and wanted to incorporate it to the design of the stage.
They have small stage but they do have height because they are in an old church building.
They sketched a Wifi symbol onto 5mm flexy-ply. The material was bendy, but they wanted to make it sure it was light. They cut out the shapes, painted them both black to blend in with the screen border, covered the rear with muslin fabric, and then hung them both on wire and bolted them into scar bars to support the weight. They backlit them with LEDS.
Materials: Plywood, muslin, black paint.
Cost: – Very Little.


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Here are the key points to having a healthy, weed-free, green lawn using only organic practices:
- Don't use chemicals: This includes fertilizers, herbicides, Round Up, fungicides, and insecticides. Why not? These chemicals appear to be effective after you apply them but they actually are doing nothing to address the root cause of your problem. You will have to keep applying them year after year. They will destroy your soil biology which will in turn give you weeds and very unhealthy grass. There is also the chance that they will harm the health people, animals and ocean life (where they will eventually end up). If you feel the need to use chemicals please don't, contact me and I will try to find a better solution for you.
- Mow your lawn as high as possible. This allows the grass to collect more energy from the sun because it has more leaf surface area. It also will greatly reduce weed problems because the grass will be tall enough to shade out the weeds (as happens in natural grasslands).
- Mulch your lawn or do not remove the grass clippings after you mow. This also happens in natural grasslands. The grass clippings will create a layer above your soil which will protect your soil from drought and increase your soil life. The life in your soil will recycle the grass clippings and they will eventually go back into your grass as free nutrients. The more organic matter you can have in your soil the healthier and greener your lawn will be. **NOTE: It will be necessary to bag up the grass clippings when the grass is wet or they will form ugly clumps on the lawn**
- Add compost or compost tea to your lawn. This is hands down the fastest way to return your lawn and soil to its natural healthy state. The sole purpose of compost is NOT organic matter (as most people think) it is actually the huge diversity and concentration of beneficial soil organisms that makes compost and compost tea so effective. **NOTE: never apply compost that has gone anaerobic (without oxygen) as this is actually very bad for your lawn. You can tell if a compost has gone bad by the smell: if there is any bad smell at all do not put it on your lawn.


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REC'D: Niki & The Dove - "The Fox"
"You picture a meadow with a hill, and at the top of the hill is a tree that a fox lives under, you walk up the fox and tell her all your worries and fears, the fox then digs a hole, buries the worries and lays on top. Then you are able to fall asleep." According to Sub Pop's latest signees, Niki & The Dove, this is the premise for the title track and first single from their forthcoming debut EP, The Fox.
The Swedish synth pop duo have been making a name for themselves for two years now, catering to a handful of fans with tunes like "DJ Ease My Mind." "The Fox" is a candid display of this group's raw abilities, it's off beat drum patterns, screeching synths and ominous backdrop bringing Bjork or Bat For Lashes to mind. Check it out below, The Fox drops June 14th.
Niki & The Dove - "The Fox"


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Algorithms for Modern Massive Data Sets (MMDS 2016) Workshop
June 21, 2016 @ 8:00 am - June 24, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
Early Registration deadline: Sunday, May 1, 2016. Download the full pdf program here.
This four-day series of academic workshops addresses algorithmic and statistical challenges in modern large-scale data analysis. The goals of this series of workshops are to explore novel techniques for modeling and analyzing massive, high-dimensional, and non-linearly structured scientific and internet data sets and to bring together computer scientists, statisticians, mathematicians, and data analysis practitioners to promote the cross-fertilization of ideas.
CDAR associate Alexander Shkolnik from the Department of Economics at UC Berkeley will be presenting his work on Identifying Financial Risk Factors with a Low-Rank Sparse Decomposition.
Abstract: Factor models of security returns aim to decompose an asset return covariance matrix into a systematic component and a specific risk component. Standard approaches like PCA and maximum likelihood suffer from several drawbacks including a lack of robustness as well as their strict assumptions on the underlying model of returns. We survey some modern, robust methods to uniquely decompose a return covariance matrix into a low-rank component and a sparse component. Surprisingly, the identification of the unique low rank and sparse components is feasible under mild assumptions. We apply the method of Chanrasekaran,Parillo and Willsky (2012) for latent graphical models to decompose a security return covariance matrix. The low rank component includes the market and other broad factors that affect most securities. The sparse component includes thin factors such as industry and country, which affect only a small number of securities, but in an important way. We illustrate the decomposition on simulated data, and also an empirical data set drawn from 25,000 global equities.


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Court of Appeals Withdraws Order on Pleading Procedures
June 16, 2015
On June 10 the D.C. Court of Appeals vacated Administrative Order 2-15, which required counsel to provide an e-mail address and cell phone number in all pleadings. When notice of the change was publicized on May 28, the court received complaints about including lawyers' personal contact information in public documents.
"DCCA Administrative Order 2-15 was issued to ensure that the Clerk's Office had updated contact information for all counsel who practice before the Court of Appeals. However, because court pleadings are public records, attorneys expressed concern about having to provide the Court with their personal contact information in such a manner," said D.C. Courts spokesperson Leah Gurowitz in a written statement. "The Court agreed with their concerns and rescinded the Order in favor of an alternative approach that better protects the privacy of the lawyers while providing the Clerk's Office with the information it needs to ensure the accuracy of its communications with counsel."
While attorneys are still being asked to provide their contact information to the court, that information, however, will be kept confidential. Read the notice vacating the order.


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Having arrived at Court Farm Campsite the night before, we woke up to a lovely, fresh sunny morning. A nice surprise, seeing as I had been looking at the weather forecast countless times before the trip, affirming that the weather was meant to be pretty miserable!
We made it to the campsite way later than we'd planned the previous night and we were in a real rush to get our tent set up before nightfall. Luckily, the friendly chap on the pitch next to us offered to give us a hand as he saw us rushing around like headless chickens trying to erect our tent and unloading things from the car. When everything was finally in place, we lit up the gas cooker to throw on some chicken for a quick nibble before bed. I managed to burn the chicken to a crisp! Soon after, we cleaned up and hit the sack for our first night in a tent as a family.
Now, back to our first real day in Cornwall… We cooked up some breakfast on our gas stove, showered and got ready for our first adventure. We opted for a trip to the beautiful coastline around the area of St Ives. It was a 40-minute journey by car from our campsite near St. Austell but an engaging drive through the countryside made the time fly by and before we knew it, we were stood up in front of a stunning view.
We had reached our first destination not really knowing much about Cornwall and agreed we'd play it by ear as to which adventure we would take on each day. We head for the main car park just outside of the town centre, it was completely rammed with tourists trying to park and coaches pulling up every ten minutes. There were shuttle buses running across to the town however, we decided to make our own way and followed the paths down the steep hills towards the town centre.
LittleLife Child Carrier Freedom (Green) similar here
It was my first time trying out our new baby carrier we'd bought for Yuna. To be honest, I felt really comfortable wearing it and the weight on my back didn't pose any issues. The holder includes many pockets of which we could store all our vlogging gear and baby essentials we needed. Half way down the hill, the views overlooking the bay and roofs of the houses were amazing (especially on a sunny day).
As we approached the main shopping alley, I could feel a warm-hearted seaside town vibe with a bit of class and bubbly charm thrown in. The streets were lined with lovely houses, traditional pubs and lots of unique and interesting shops leading down to the harbour area. It was nearing lunchtime so, I popped in to one of the many bakeries to pick up a large Cornish pasty for lunch and grabbed some chips from a nearby chippy at the harbour front.
By this time I was already burning up from the intense sun, of which I had not anticipated. Yet, I wasn't going to complain, you have to make the most of the English weather when it's half decent! We saw a nice little spot down on the beach area where we could scoff our goodies in front of a pleasant seascape and placed ourselves upon a couple of vacant deckchairs. Yuna instantly loved playing in the sand and sampled a great big mouthful of Cornish sand. Yummy!
(Check out the hilarious moment here) Still, I wasn't going to let my pasty fly away and held onto it for dear life. Score check: Daddy Jay 1 vs Big fat greedy seagull 0!!!
Finally, we managed to eat in peace at the same time hiding it and wasn't disappointed by the taste. This is what we came for!
We head round to one of the joining beaches for a walk and shoot some more footage. There was a wedding shoot taking place on the beachfront too and what a beautiful day they had picked for it.
Kendz's V-Curve Necklace from Topshop
Yuna's Plastic Rainbow Headwrap from CLAIRE'S
As we strolled back along the beachfront path heading towards the town, we stumbled across a local bloke balancing rocks at ridiculous angles you would never have thought possible. Kendz thought she'd give it a go and made her own pile of rocks, not quite the same effect, but cool nevertheless.
Kendz's Coral Summer Dress from Everything5Pounds | Jay's Faded Demin Short from RIVER ISLAND, White Plain Shirt from ASOS
We got to the bottom of the hill once again where this time we would have to trek up to get to the car park. By the time I had powered up the hill, I was puffing real hard and tired from lugging Yuna around in the carrier all day. I couldn't complain though - we had a fantastic day!
Back at the campsite, we began to sort out the rest of the bits we hadn't tidied the night before. I chucked some lamb burgers onto the disposable BBQ and Kendz fried some chips in our fryer as we had an electric hook up for the tent. It's definitely essential so we could charge all our batteries and phones etcetera throughout the holiday.
It was also the England vs Iceland game that night and luckily, I had thrown my TV and aerial into the car and cheekily hooked it up to watch the match. How I wish I hadn't bothered… embarrassing! We got bored after a while and had a little kick around in the field with Yuna before hitting the sack (ready for another adventure the next day).


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Congressman Jared Polis: "Just as The Policy of Prohibition Failed Nationally With Alcohol – It's Now Up To States And Counties – I Think We Should Do The Same With Marijuana"
United States Congressman Jared Polis, a Democrat representing Colorado's second congressional district, is quickly establishing himself as one of the most outspoken federal critics of marijuana prohibition. This week he appeared on CBS's Political Hotseat to discuss the success of Colorado's medical marijuana law, and the futility of federal marijuana prohibition.
Rep. Jared Polis: Federal government shouldn't be banning marijuana
via CBS News
Colorado Democratic Rep. Jared Polis said Wednesday that the federal government should not be in the business of regulating marijuana use by Americans.
"I don't see a federal role," he said in a "Washington Unplugged" interview, noting that his state is among those that allow medical marijuana use. (There is also a push in Colorado for full legalization.) "I don't think that the federal side should be coming in and second guessing what states are doing."
"Just as the policy of prohibition failed nationally with alcohol – it's now up to states and counties – I think we should do the same with marijuana," he said.
… Polis said it's apparent that "we are not winning the drug war," pointing to increased drug abuse and the flow of drugs across the southern border from criminal cartels.
"Drug abuse is fundamentally a medical issue, a health issue, more than a criminal issue," he said.
The lawmaker asked people to ask themselves how they would want someone close to them to be treated if they were struggling with drug abuse.
"Do you think that person would have been better served by being in jail for several years or getting the help they needed to end their chemical dependency?" he asked.
Polis also pointed to a recent study finding that marijuana is already a $1.7 billion industry.
"It's already created thousands of jobs in Colorado, several millions dollars of tax revenue – I really think that's just the tip of the iceberg with regard to the potential of the industry in terms of job creation, revenue creation for the government," he said.
You can watch multiple video clips from Polis' interview here.
Like what you hear? You can hear more from Rep. Polis at NORML's upcoming national conference, April 21 through April 23 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Congressman Polis is this year's Conference keynote speaker and will deliver Saturday's luncheon lecture.
You can learn more about this year's NORML Conference agenda and social events online here. Conference registration information is online here.
We look forward to seeing you in Denver.
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79 responses to "Congressman Jared Polis: "Just as The Policy of Prohibition Failed Nationally With Alcohol – It's Now Up To States And Counties – I Think We Should Do The Same With Marijuana""
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I am from Boulder, meaning Jared Polis is my Congressman. I couldn't be more proud! This man is going to help us win this debate and ultimately end the prohibition of cannabis. Hang in there, Congressman! Keep fighting, because your constituents are rooting for you!
Prohibition has never succeeded, but instead of realizing that and progressing with a new approach that could actually target the concerns that the government has, they hide behind a blanket a.k.a. prohibition. Its time to take the blanket off, face the facts and the truth, and deal with it properly. No more games, no more lives cut off because of ignorance. End prohibition!!!!!
Glad to see some feds being more outspoken!
cool cool. another supporter is always good.
You say – you want – "A Million Man March." Here's your million! Wouldn't it be a sufficient number to conduct a simultaneous "The 420 Invasion" – April 20, 2011 at 4:20 p.m. – "NATIONAL HEMP DAY." This is what happens when every single Genesist in – 3141 Genesist Colonies – clones themselves with one other – and – each of them do the same – in others who share the same belief..
1. 1 + 1 = 2 "That's two of us."
2. 2 + 2 = 4
3. 4 + 4 = 8
4. 8 + 8 = 16
5. 16 + 16 = 32
6. 32 + 32 = 64
7. 64 + 64 = 128
8. 128 + 128 = 256
9. 256 + 256 = 512
10. 512 + 512 = 1,024
11. 1,024 + 1,024 = 2,048
12. 2,048 + 2,048 = 4,096
13. 4,096 + 4,096 = 8,192
14. 8,192 + 8,192 = 16,384
15.16,384 + 16,384 = 32,768
16.32,768 + 32,768 = 65,536
17.65,536 + 65,536 = 131,072
18.131,072 + 131,072 = 262,144
19.262,144 + 262,144 = 524,288
20.524,288 + 524,288 = 1,048,760
"That's 1,048,760of us."
Jared Polis for pres. whare are all the rest of the true representives of the pepole. Its about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you Congressman Polis, your forthright honesty in dealing with cannabis is much appreciated. just wished you represented my state.
We need to start "Branding" our position and keep it historically accurate. We need to immediately and continuously call it "RE-Legalization"!
The other side knows how to brand their argument and they are on the wrong side of the issue and history.
Calling it Re-Legalization will even prompt some to actually look up the facts.
I completely agree with Polis. I just hope they don't regulate marijuana like they do liquor. If they regulate it like alcohol can we expect to be jailed like boot leggers if we grow it ourselves? That is what concerns me the most.


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The last time Jeff Daniels led a TV series, he was given to all kinds of pontificating (well, his character was, and even then, those were just Aaron Sorkin's words). But in the first trailer for Steven Soderbergh and Scott Frank's Godless, Daniels is all searching looks and wordless threats. Unfortunately, this preview doesn't turn up much in the way of plot, though the voiceover is probably significant, waxing on about life and death as it does. But we do know that Daniels is playing a criminal who rides into the mining town of La Belle, New Mexico to find that it's a literal "no-man's land," i.e., an all-female town. We'd like to think Michelle Dockery is the mayor of said town, but we'll have to wait until the next trailer to find out.
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The Orioles sent out their press release confirming that manager Dave Trembley has been fired and third base coach Juan Samuel will take over the club on an interim basis.
As I wrote earlier, the Orioles will continue their search for a replacement. Samuel isn't expected to remain in his new role throughout the summer. It could last as little as a few weeks, depending on how quickly the Orioles start interviewing candidates and make a decision.
Samuel, 49, will be re-introduced to the media in a 2:30 p.m. press conference at Camden Yards. Same guy, new office.
Samuel managed Double-A Binghamton in 2006, leading the team to a 70-69 record and second-place finish in the Eastern League.
Triple-A Norfolk manager Gary Allenson will coach third base on an interim basis, a move that always made sense to me. Allenson handled those duties for the Red Sox in 1994 and Brewers in 2001-2002. He's also served as a bullpen and first base coach in the majors.
Allenson is part of the spring training staff every year, so the players are familiar with him and he's worked with them. He's also a stickler for detail and a no-nonsense, old-school type of guy.
Trembley compiled a 187-283 record after replacing Sam Perlozzo's on June 18, 2007.
In a statement issued by the club, Trembley said: "I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to Peter Angelos and Andy MacPhail for the opportunity to serve as manager for the Baltimore Orioles for the past three years. The results on the field were not what any of us would have hoped for, and I understand that the organization felt the time was right to move in a different direction. While I am disappointed at the outcome, I feel it was a privilege to wear the Orioles uniform each day and I thank all the fans for their tremendous support. I hope the team will soon return to the winning tradition they enjoyed for so many years."


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Amsterdam is perfectly placed, in terms of geography as well as regulations and newbuild and refit facilities. The city has unbeatable secure docking options for superyachts right in the city centre – including the iconic National Maritime Museum and the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam – as well as a UNESCO World Heritage city centre. Amsterdam is a vibrant city with world class musea, luxury shopping, culinary restaurants and famous festivals, truly a unique destination to explore. There is never a shortage of things to see and do in Amsterdam! Amsterdam has a moderate maritime climate. The winters are mild on average and the summer months pleasant. View the current weather forecast in Amsterdam.
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Once the object of online criticism for a video which showed her berating a security guard, "Amalayer Girl" Paula Jamie Salvosa is now back on netizens' radar.
Salvosa is now featured in another viral video, which rides on the global popularity of pop hit "Gangnam Style" to highlight Pinoy pride.
Background: #Amalayer trends on Twitter: What was it all about?
The video entitled "Opo Pinoy Style" was produced by HeadingUp Productions and Filipino-Canadian artist Mikey Bustos.
Viewed nearly 800,000 times as of writing since it was posted Jan. 4, the video underscores Pinoy tourist spots, food, traditions and even idiosyncracies.
"Opo", the Filipino way of saying yes respectfully or when addressing elders, replaces "Oppa" in the Psy's original video, which means "older brother" in Korean.
Salvosa, who now apparently has embraced online fame, appears in the video mouthing "Amalayer," a term coined when her video spread like wildfire online in November.
Girl in viral #Amalayer video speaks up
It is pejorative of Salvosa's manner of saying "I'm a liar" as she hit a lady guard in one of the metro train stations.
"#amalayer" has been used as a hashtag on Twitter as Salvosa's video drew flak from netizens.
Salvosa has since explained in broadcast interviews that she had been provoked by the lady guard who inappropriately told her off for skipping security checks.
Also read: LRTA asks passengers: Bear with security procedures
Several parodies, particularly impersonations, of Salvosa's video have also been produced and posted online.
References to the incident have also been turned into scenes in television shows and even the comedy film "Sisterakas."
Salvosa has earlier cried foul for a flood of criticims thrown against her, which she said was tantamount to cyberbullying.
The incident, meanwhile, prompted train authorities to issue a statement asking passengers to bear with security procedures.


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Driving Schools in Ruislip
46 Queens Walk
Mobile: 07904 0... 07904 016201
Telephone: 020 337... 020 3371 7755
Monday to Saturday: 9am - 9pm
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Drive2Pass School of Motoring is London's premier Driving School we cover; Ruislip, Hillingdon, Harrow, Eastcote, Northolt, Northwood, Kingsbury, Kenton, Wembley and surrounding areas. We Offer patient, friendly female and male instructors, DSA Approved Instructors (ADI), door to door service, pick up and drop off from work, college or home, discounts for students and block bookings and intensive driving courses Have you got a test coming up? Need an instructor and car for your test? We can help. Pass plus training with 1 or 2 hour lessons to suit your needs, personalised gift vouchers available, new or nervous drivers welcome, refresher courses available for people returning to driving after a break, use of latest teaching aids and materials and evening and weekend lessons available.
We offer lesson in automatic or manual vehicles
we specialise in helping new or nervous learners.
Our instructors are very experienced and patient and will teach at a pace which is comfortable for each individual student.
We offer a range of intensive learing options for people who are in a hurry to learn to drive and pass their test. We want our students to pass their tests and become safe and competant drivers as soon as possible, our reputation is built on this.
Drive2Pass was started by Bhavneeta Majithia (Bhav) in 2008 with one simple aim: to provide the very highest quality driving tuition with the highest level of customer care all at a reasonable price. With the aim of turning learners into good and safe drivers in the shortest time possible. This has proved to be a very successful approach, Drive2Pass School of Motoring is now one of the fastest growing driving schools in London. Although our passion still remains the same, to provide the best quality tuition at a good price, we think it's a good approach and hundreds of happy learners (and good safe drivers!) over the past few years agree!
You may find cheaper, you won't find better! That is our promise.
Bhavneeta is the founder and senior instructor at Drive2Pass School of Motoring. Bhav (as everyone calls her) is a fully qualified and approved driving instructor. Teaching people to drive is a real passion and this enthusiasm is catching. Bhav is married with two young children (although she insists it is sometimes like having three kids in the house!). This has however given Bhav super-human levels of patience, and this of course is one of the qualities that makes her a great driving instructor, coupled of course with a great sense of humour that is!
At Drive2Pass , we pride ourselves on being London's 'premier' Driving School, and cover the areas of; Ruislip, Hillingdon, Harrow, Eastcote, Northolt, Northwood, Kingsbury, Kenton, Wembley and surrounding areas. We Offer: Automatic and Manual Lessons,Patient, friendly female (ADI)instructor, Intensive Courses, Pass Plus, Block booking and Student discounts. If you have a test booked and need an instructor and/or car for the test, we can help. - call now on 07904 01 62 01 or 0845 601 6591 for more info and to book.
After searching high and low and interviewing more instructors then you can shake a stick at, we are very proud to welcome the latest member of our instructor team, Maz who has joined Drive2Pass team this month, as with all our instructors Maz is a fully qualified instructor (ADI), he has more paitance then a saint and a calming reassuring way. He is based in Kenton HA3 and will be operating in Kingsbury, Kenton, Harrow, Hendon and surrounding areas. His diary is already filling up fast so if you are looking for a great driving instructor in NW London get in touch soon. TTFN!Bhav Queen Bee at Drive2Pass SOM
As owner and senior instructor at Drive2Pass School of Motoring, I am pleased to announce that we now offer both intensive and semi-intensive driving courses alongside our normal driving lessons. These intensive courses are designed for people who want to pass their test quickly and that can devote the time required for an intensive course, prices for these courses start from just £495* and offer great value for money. Availability is strictly limited so anyone who is interested should give me a call on 07904 01 62 01 or check out our website for more details www.drive2pass.biz Bhav.
I am pleased to be able to tell you that we are just about to take delivery of an Automatic Vehicle so we are know able to offer our students the choice of learning in either a manual or Automatic vehicle, we have had lots of people asking about automatic lessons we thought it was about time we offered them what they want. It will mean we are even busier then ever but as they say and no rest for the wicked and I am lucky in that I really love what I do. More News Soon!Bhav.
Gujarati, Urdu or Hindi speaking Instructor if required - Highway code also available in Gujarati, Hindi & Urdu
Sarah Palmer has just joined our team of instructors, Sarah is a brilliant fully qualified approved driving instructor (ADI) Sarah has a hubby and grown-up children at home which means she is amazingly patient and calm, she also has a great sense of humour, all qualities that are essential for a driving instructor. Sarah is very experienced and has been teaching people to drive for a number of years. We are very excited that Sarah has joined our team of instructors. Sarah will be covering the areas of Hillingdon, Uxbridge, West Drayton Hayes and surrounding areas. Call now if you want to book lessons with Sarah.
We offer driving lessons in both Automatic and Manual vehicles, all our cars are new modern vehicles, all have power steering electric windows, air bags, air conditioning and the are all fitted with He-Man dual controls.
We have both male and female instructors on our team, all of our instructors are fully qualified, friendly, patient and very experienced. The all follow a structured lesson plan designed to make you a safe driver and help you pass your test in the shortest time possible.
If you need or want to pass your driving test in a hurry, we offer the option to take an intensive driving course with us. Our courses are fully structured, will cover all the skills and knowledge you need to pass your test, are set at a pace that you find comfortable to learn and everything you learn is backed up with our exclusive lesson recap sheets, given to you after each lesson to recap on everything covered during the lesson, these sheets are exclusive to Drive2Pass and were designed by our senior instructor to complement the practical lessons. The sheets build up into a whole revision set which can help to brush up on things you have learnt as you prepare for your test
All our instructors are fully qualified, Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) registered with the UK Driving Standards Agency.
We only work with friendly patient and experienced instructors, unlike some other driving schools, we never use trainee instructors. That way you can rest assured that you are learning with the 'premier' driving school in London.
We understand that in the current economic climate finances can be stretched, especially if you are a student, so we offer great discounts to all students, please see our website for full details.
If you are not a student, don't worry! we also offer some really great deals for people who block book their lessons in advance with us, you can block book, 5, 10 or even 25 hours with us, the more you book the bigger discount we offer, check our listing or website for details.
If you are new to driving, or feel nervous about getting behind the wheel, get in touch, our team of friendly, patient and experienced instructors will support you every step of the way, offering encouragement and advice so that you can progress at a pace that best suits you. We go to great lengths when choosing the instructors we work with to ensure that every Drive2Pass instructor is calm, patient, friendly, professional and experienced at teaching people with different levels of ability and confidence. That's why with Drive2Pass School of Motoring you can be sure that you are always in safe hands.
We understand that not everyone is able to take their driving lessons during normal 9-5 working hours, that's why we offer both evening and weekend lessons, so that you can fit your driving lessons around your other work and personal commitments.
We will pick you up for your driving lesson from where ever is most convenient for you, whether that is from your home, your place of work or college. We will also drop you off locally wherever you need as well. We have some of our learners that get picked up from their home, have their driving lesson with us then get dropped off at their office, school or college.
We will pick you up from work or home.
I am so happy to have found Drive2pass driving school as they have helped me come along way with my confidence in driving. I passed first time which didn't come as a surprise to me having Bhav as my instructor. Thank you so much for helping me pass.
Lauren Bolger - 14/03/2019 | report this review
Bhav helped me restore the skills I used to have when I used to drive 10 years ago, and bring the confidence back for those busy British roads. I think it's Bhav's chilled attitude and the gentle guidance that helped me pass my driving test from the first attempt, and I honestly had an absolute blast during the actual driving test. We got along with Bhav very well, she is flexible, patient, funny, and full of very useful tips. Last but not least, she taught me how to parallel park! I could never figure it out, with 5 years of previous driving experience. And now I am teaching my partner how to parallel park. Thank you very much! If I was to do the lessons again, I would totally do it with Bhav!
Julia M - 22/02/2019 | report this review
I came across Drive2Pass online, and I'm so glad I did. After passing my test today, I have nothing but positive things to say. Bhav is a fantastic instructor, who remains professional and calm even when mistakes occur, which was so beneficial especially for someone who is prone to nerves (like myself). Anyone wanting to learn to drive in this area should not think twice, you will not regret choosing Drive2Pass. Thank you so much, Bhav!
Simon Foster - 17/12/2018 | report this review
Bhav has been amazing, very patient and extremely helpful. Even when I made mistakes she would never shout at me but calm me down. Thanks a ton Bhav for all the help and support. You have been amazing!!! Would definitely recommend Drive2Pass to everyone and anyone who wishes to learn to drive confidently. Although I passed the test I will definitely miss our lessons :D
S Joshi - 18/10/2017 | report this review
Bhav is a star!!! I never thought I could learn to drive let alone pass my test, and that was all down to Bhav, she made me feel at ease behind the wheel and gave me the confidence I needed!!! Thank you!!!
Leah McLeod - 13/10/2017 | report this review
Bhav is very friendly and patient. She never shouted at me even when I made a stupid mistake! Couldn't believe it when I passed as I am an older student who had no previous driving experience. Would definitely recommend Bhav particularly to female and older women. Many thanks to you Bhav.
Karen Hierons - 13/10/2017 | report this review
Friendly and knowledgeable instructors who take care of the driver. Drive2pass is well worth the money, I had just over 30 lessons and passed 2nd time round. The instructors are especially great at teaching maneuvers in a specific way which allowed me to easily pick up and understand them in a short space of time. Communication and flexibility with the instructor was especially good as it allowed me to take lessons round a busy routine
Tom Shepherd - 18/09/2017 | report this review
Passed first time with Drive2Pass having done lessons at least once a week for a few months. Bhav was very patient and encouraging throughout all my lessons and made me feel comfortable every time I drove so I was never off put or left a lesson feeling doubtful or disheartened. Would highly recommend this company as she is a very relaxed instructor but also very informative, don't think I would've passed if it wasn't for Bhav, thanks again for everything!
Iman Hanif - 05/07/2017 | report this review
Had started to drive a manual car the year before with a different driving school and hated it, I didn't feel comfortable and was very nervous. I then found this driving school and started to learn how to drive an automatic, Bhav made me feel really comfortable and wasn't nervous at all. I passed my test first time and feel very confident to go out on the road alone. I highly recommend her!
Hannah Buckston - 28/06/2017 | report this review
Bhav is an excellent driving instructor who is very skillful, calm, patient, flexible and charismatic where her friendly nature makes taking lessons with her feel like an fun activity rather than a chore. To summarise, It was a delightful experience learning with Bhav and would highly recommend her to anyone who wishes pass their practical and drive confidently.
Thai Pierre - 25/05/2017 | report this review
Bhav really helped me learn to drive! I never thought I would be on the road due to nerves but straight away I felt at ease. She will always go out of her way to help you and make as much time for you, also very good prices worth your money!! Bhav really is all about helping you pass.
Deana Rose - 23/01/2017 | report this review
I came across Drive2Pass as a result of requiring immediate help, as my previous instructor with another company had not been reliable nor helpful, I contacted Drive2Pass and spoke to Bhav, Bhav was very understanding and assured me, that she could help me and immediately put a plan in place, I advised Bhav, that I had my driving test on 20th. Jan and that I was panicking, Bhav, immediately put me at ease and advised me that she would be able to accommodate my needs of having an intense course for a week, Bhav, then scheduled dates and times for my lessons. On meeting Bhav, she immediately welcomed me and told me that she was here to help, this in itself made me feel confident and put all my concerns at ease. Bhav, asked what I had previously learnt, so, I showed her, thankfully, Bhav, pointed me in the right direction with tips, correction on maneuver's and building my confidence. Bhav, was straight forward and advised me straight away when I did not follow the correct procedure, which was great as she did not want me to get into a habit of incorrect procedures. Bhav, also spent time on the mandatory 19 questions which can be asked at the test center, Bhav, thoroughly explained all aspects until I felt confident. Bhav, knew from my reactions, that I tended to panic regarding 'roundabout's' and over analysed them, thus, causing nerves and hesitations, to combat this, Bhav, took me on roads with numerous roundabouts until I felt confident. As a result of Bhav's extreme professionalism, knowledge and teaching(s), I passed my test first time. Thank you once again Bhav!!!
Adey Clark - 21/01/2017 | report this review
My mum had gone to Bhav and therefore recommended me to go there as well and I totally understand why! She is an amazing person who I can relate to and she treated me more like a friend than a student. Coming to the teaching, she gave me a lot of tips on how to carry out the manoeuvres and also how to be successful on the test day. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to pass their test with a friendly and talented instructor.
Gowsa Gowrikanthan - 07/07/2016 | report this review
Very helpful and friendly service, I recommend Drive 2 Pass for any new driver who wishes to pass their test with confidence.
Saamiyah Khan - 08/10/2015 | report this review
she is a experienced driver and teacher, great to learn with and flexible.
jack homer - 06/05/2015 | report this review
When i started taking my lessons again, i found this school online and decided to give them a call. I booked my first lesson with Bhav and i can honestly say it was the best decision i made. I have enjoyed every minute of my lessons with her! I don't think i would have passed first time round if it wasn't for the way she taught and corrected me. Not only were the lessons informative but i actually enjoyed myself as shes very chilled out. I would really recommend picking this school as me and a my friend both passed with her! Price is very reasonable especially for a quality teacher. I have even recommended her to my sister who wants to start learning to drive. Thank you Bhav, its been great!
Maiah Alshamari - 14/04/2015 | report this review
If you are looking for a driving instructor and lucky enough to live in the areas covered by this driving school, look no further. Bhav taught me very well and I passed the test first time in just over three months from the first lesson. I was a very nervous learner but Bhav put me at ease and she gave me a lot of useful tips to focus on and improve my driving/manoeuvres. She is prepared to let you learn at your own pace whilst also dedicated to get you ready for the test as soon as it is possible. Thanks to Bhav, I made it in time before our baby's arrival (six weeks to spare!).
M Graham - 30/01/2015 | report this review
I was delighted to have found someone to boost up my confidence and that was able to help me work on my my weaknesses after being with another company that didn't really motivate me. I wish I found Drive2Pass sooner as Bhav is a great instructor and always so friendly. My driving lessons were always lots of fun and needless to say, I got my motivation and confidence back pretty fast, I also I improved my skills very quickly and passed! :D I'm very thankful for all the help and support, a big thank you from Shazia!! :)
Shazia Carmali - 15/11/2014 | report this review
Drive2Pass is a very good driving school. Bhav was a very good instructor, precise, friendly and experienced, which gives you a lot of confidence going to your final test. With their help I was able to pass my test first time. I highly recommend them.
Anthony Seymour - 13/11/2014 | report this review
I was in a rush to pass my driving test within a couple of months and was looking around for "fast track" driving courses. These were all well over £900. I then found this driving school online, called up and got a very reasonable price for the same amount of lessons. I had had lessons in the past, around 3 years before, and was worried that I would have forgotten everything. However, rather than starting from the very beginning and wasting time, Bhav just said off you go, we'll see where you are and take it from there. As such we got straight in to driving, and we weren't wasting time going over things I already knew. Some driving schools make you sit on the side of the road for half of the lesson, looking at diagrams and talking about driving. In my case, we just did the driving, so no time or money was wasted reading things I could look over in my own time. Bhav was very flexible with fitting me in for lessons, and is an exceptional teacher. She is straight to the point if you're doing something wrong or right. I passed with zero minors after 18 or so hours teaching with Bhav. I would definitely recommend this driving school. Thanks Bhav! Best of luck in the future
Mark F - 02/11/2014 | report this review
My driving instructor was brilliant! She made me feel 100% comfortable in the car, she was always prepared to answer any question I had especially in the lead up to my test. I am very happy with the service I received and I am not a very confident driver.
Claire Wilson - 01/07/2014 | report this review
Bhav is very patient, knowledgeable, and friendly. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to anyone looking for a driving instructor. She helped me feel at ease behind the wheel, offered useful advice, and taught me everything I need to drive safely and pass my test.
Allen P - 27/05/2014 | report this review
I highly recommend Bhav at Drive2Pass in Ruislip. Unfortunately I had had a bad experience with a previous instructor, so I came to Bhav with zero confidence in my driving abilities; also I started as a mature student. She helped regain my confidence and de-dramatised any mistakes I made (after all that is how you learn!), always encouraging me throughout the whole process. I had an added problem in that my left foot was weak following surgery – despite that I really wanted to persevere in a manual car. I passed my test yesterday – I won't pretend to be a whizz kid; so this was not my first attempt. But this goes to show that it is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! This is a huge achievement for me and one I am more proud of than anything else I have done. If you really want your Driver's Licence, that's what Bhav wants too & will help with your confidence and tailor any techniques to what works for you. I could not have done this without you Bhav, thank you !!!
Sophie Broeder - 01/03/2014 | report this review
I was really pleased with the service provided by Drive2pass. I never thought I would pass first time but thanks to my instructors' patience and confidence in me I could! It didn't take as long as I thought and didn't require many lessons at all! I would definitely recommend them to anyone searching for a good driving instructor. They provided excellent service and really boosted my confidence.
Fareeha Ali - 29/11/2013 | report this review
Bhav was very friendly and professional at the same time. She would encourage you and guide you at every step. Instead of yelling at you for committing a mistake, she would take calmly explain to you and make you understand the mistake and help you avoid committing the same. Due to my past experience with the different tutors, I was relieved to finally find an instructor I was looking out for.I had trouble with one of the techniques for a maneuver, I kept trying, but soon gave up on that technique. She didn't give up, and using various methods to help me implementing that technique. Yet, I failed number of times with that particular technique. Bhav kindly found out a better and easier technique for that maneuver. That shows the commitment of the instructor. An ideal teacher is one who proactively and sincerely works towards the enablement of the pupil. An ideal instructor understands your limitations and helps you overcome them.Due to certain work related circumstances I had to get the license before a certain date. Had I failed I would be in deep trouble. I am greatful to Bhav for helping me achieve this milestone.
Akshay M - 19/10/2013 | report this review
I learnt to drive with Drive2Pass in Ruislip with Bhav, the service was reliable, friendly and of a high standard, I thoroughly recommend learning with them!
Alex A - 25/07/2013 | report this review
Highly recommended! Passed my test first time at Pinner in May 2013 with only 15 hours driving instruction with Bhav. She is a brilhant driving instructor. I was very nervous but she was very patient and calm and made me feel confortable on the road. Bhav is aways professional and will take the time to explain things thoroughly and go over mistakes you have made almost immediately so it is fresh in your mind. I honestly don't think I would passed in the first time if had it been with someone else.
Helena Mesquita - 17/05/2013 | report this review
Bhav was such a funny and lovely instructor to have!! I took roughly 12 lessons with her after changing from a different instructor who didn't have time for me. She made me feel at ease on the road and believed in me, I was able to learn manoeuvres within the first lesson with her whereas with someone else it took 3 weeks to cover those!! Talking to her whilst driving comes naturally and this makes you feel at ease when on the road, which is essential! She is obviously good at what she does and I would recommend her on!
N atalie - 05/04/2013 | report this review
Drive2Pass are a briliant driving school. Bhav my instructor is a patient person, she made me confident and believed in me that I would pass. Pick Bhav for your driving instructor. Highly recommending!
Tomas Rasimas - 20/03/2013 | report this review
I was very lucky to have Bhav teaching me to drive. Every lesson was full of information, tips or advises. Bhav is a very patient and intelligent person and she was a great help. She has got a teaching talent and a very good sense of humor, which is a great help too. She made me feel comfortable and confident on the road. It was very easy to communicate and to manage our lessons. I highly recommend. 5 stars.
Olga Lisovin - 20/03/2013 | report this review
I would like to thank Bhav for teaching me to drive and encouraging me to keep on with it. She is a excellent instructor who made me feel confident and I would thoroughly recommend Drive2Pass.
Karen French - 06/03/2013 | report this review
"I would like to thanks Bhav for teaching me to drive. She is a patient instructor, I would definitely recommend this driving school."
hitesh parmar - 02/03/2013 | report this review
"I would like to thanks Bhav for teaching me to drive. She is a patient instructor, I would definitely recommend this driving school."
hitesh parmar - 02/03/2013 | report this review
drive2pass bhav is a very good driving instructor she take her time and break down everything up. step by step clearly that you need to know about driving. car functions.maneuvers gears light..ect she give you a lot of confidence so your comfortable and you believe in your self that you will pass... i recommend anybody who want to learn how to drive book with drive2pass the service is excellent.
LAWRENCE QUARSHIE - 13/02/2013 | report this review
I recommend Drive2Pass, Bhav is a great instructor. She made me feel at ease and explainned things clearly. I had 3 different instructors and Drive2Pass were by far the best!
Aarti Mistry - 12/02/2013 | report this review
I have tried on 4 separate occasions in 4 different towns / cities to learn to drive over the past 10 years. I used dread driving lessons. I wouldn't go so far as to say that I enjoyed them with Bhav but I definitely stopped dreading them. She made me feel relaxed and confident with her teaching style and this time around I passed first time!
Melissa Bentley - 27/11/2012 | report this review
My wife took took driving lessons from Drive2Pass. The instructor was excellent. She help my wife to overcome her fear and made her driving experience very smooth. She gave my wife confidence to pass. Thanks to Drive2Pass.
Tushar Patel - 24/10/2012 | report this review
Drive2Pass gives you all the knowledge and skills to drive well and pass your driving test with flying colours. I want to give "big thanks" to Bhav that doesn't just teach me how to pass my driving test but also to drive competently. At times, it does make me feel that women can drive as well as men, if not better, because of Bhav. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to learn driving to use Drive2Pass and make your every single cent spent on driving lessons worthwhile!
Kin Puan Wong - 19/10/2012 | report this review
Drive2Pass gives you all the knowledge and skills to drive well and pass your driving test with flying colours. I want to give "big thanks" to Bhav that doesn't just teach me how to pass my driving test but also to drive competently. At times, it does make me feel that women can drive as well as men, if not better, because of Bhav. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to learn driving to use Drive2Pass and make your every single cent spent on driving lessons worthwhile!
Kin Puan Wong - 19/10/2012 | report this review
Bhav is a great driving instructor and I would highly recommend her. All my life I thought I would not be able to drive a manual car but with her encouragements, I've overcome my biggest fear and have passed my driving test on my 1st attempt! My driving skills have improved and I'm definitely more confident now. Thanks a lot Bhav!
April Tioe - 29/09/2012 | report this review
from my expericence with drive to pass,i highly recommend them to anyone learning to drive, my instructor bhav game me the confindence to drive properly and saftey from the easy to understand instructions. Without her i wouldn't be holding a driving licence now, i can't thank them enough.
Uhmesh Patel - 04/09/2012 | report this review
Drive2Pass has very friendly driving instructors who showed great patience during the lessons, and were very knowledgeable. They were happy to answer any queries that I had about driving, and I would definitely recommend them to a friend or family member. Bhav is an excellent teacher. I can't thank her enough.
Rebecca Lanning - 04/05/2012 | report this review
Drive2Pass has very friendly driving instructors who showed great patience during the lessons, and were very knowledgeable. They were happy to answer any queries that I had about driving, and I would definitely recommend them to a friend or family member. Bhav is excellent and will help you gain the confidence that you need.
Rebecca Lanning - 04/05/2012 | report this review
Bhav is an excellent teacher she was calm and explained everything wonderfully. She made even the most difficult aspects of learning to drive easy and fun. I'm not sure if I would have had the confidence to pass my test without Bhav. Thank you so much Drive2Pass School
Evanise Caxito - 26/03/2012 | report this review
I had an excellent experience of learning to drive with Drive2Pass School of Motoring. With an instructor Bhav who helped me to overcome any confidence issues and was very patient in helping me to learn to drive. Bhav is a very skilled, patient and laid back driving instructor who I highly recommend! You will never have a boring driving lesson.
Evanise Caxito - 26/03/2012 | report this review
Passed my driving test, many thanks to Bhav (Drive 2 Pass) for all the time and for giving me confidence with it all. Couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor, patient and helpful, excellent driving instructor would definitely recommend her to anyone. Many thanks again Bhav ( Drive 2 Pass)... I'm gonna miss you... This timeI'll make sure to park on the left though you may not be there to see it.
Toronto Silva - 25/02/2012 | report this review
I would really like to thank Bhav for being a great driving instructor. She is very calming, patient and a brilliant teacher. She has extensive knowledge and a second-to-none teaching technique that I'd recommend to any new or nervous driver. In between my lessons she would send me emails containing information and diagrams to further help my learning, something I've never heard another instructor do. I would highly recommend Bhav to anyone who wants to pass their driving test.
Wesley Griffin - 16/02/2012 | report this review
Bhav is a great instrctor!
alim shaikh - 14/12/2011 | report this review
I've been taking lessons with Drive to pass Driving School, my instructor was Bhav. My learning experience with Bhav was great; she was very patient with my learning process and provided great feedback and how I can improve. I always looked forward to my lessons, if I didn't quite understand something Bhav would explain it in a way I would understand without making me feel stupid. When it came to learning manoeuvres she would give clear instructions and show me how to do it before I gave it a try. It was a great pleasure to have her as my instructor as she does care about her students and has faith in my driving ability, even at times when I didn't. Through out the process Bhav was not just a great instructor but a nice person to talk to while driving so it made the lessons enjoyable. I would highly recommend this to anyone as the price is one of the best i have come across for hourly rates, and for the high quality driving tutoring you receive for your money, it is more than well worth a look into. Now looking forward to my PassPlus lessons.
Nehal Vanjani - 02/11/2011 | report this review
I've been taking lessons with Drive to pass Driving School, my instructor was Bhav. My learning experience with Bhav was great; she was very patient with my learning process and provided great feedback and how I can improve. I always looked forward to my lessons, if I didn't quite understand something Bhav would explain it in a way I would understand without making me feel stupid. When it came to learning manoeuvres she would give clear instructions and show me how to do it before I gave it a try. It was a great pleasure to have her as my instructor as she does care about her students and has faith in my driving ability, even at times when I didn't. Through out the process Bhav was not just a great instructor but a nice person to talk to while driving so it made the lessons enjoyable. I would highly recommend this to anyone as the price is one of the best i have come across for hourly rates, and for the high quality driving tutoring you receive for your money, it is more than well worth a look into. Now looking forward to my PassPlus lessons.
Nehal Vanjani - 31/10/2011 | report this review
I would like to recommend my Instructor Maz. I just gave my test less than an hour back and I PASSED! I thought this is the best way of saying Thank You. Maz is an excellent instructor, has a nice way of quoting examples each time you make a mistake, so you'll know the seriousness of the impact. I would say his lessons are not just to pass but for a life time of good driving which is more important. Also his maneuver tricks work very well. Thanks Maz!
Archie S - 23/08/2011 | report this review
I  would like to thank my amazing driving instructor Bhav for being such an amazing driving instructor!! It was all well worth the nerves when I heard those words at the end "you've passed!" I saw Bhav's driving school initially in an advert and felt that I would like to start lessons with a female instructor. Not long after that by complete coincidence I saw Bhav in her car, spoke to her and got her card and from then on I felt that her approach to driving and lessons was what I was looking for. I think it was fated to end positively! Bhav has been fantastic from the moment I started lessons with her. I was incredibly nervous but Bhav was always calm and relaxed and believed in me right from the beginning even when I didn't believe in myself. Aside from that, Bhav is fun and has a great sense of humour! She was committed to lessons and gave me advice and talked me through every manoeuvre when I doubted myself despite me having done it loads before. I am absolutely thrilled to have passed and put it down to having an amazing instructor. I would very highly recommend Bhav!
Deborah Botes - 15/07/2011 | report this review
I put off learning to drive because I was nervous and lacked confidence, however Bhav was so patient and relaxed she made me feel I could do it. She is very encouraging and teaches in a logical and practical way, making things easy to understand. Every lesson was focused and clear, so I learnt new skills every time. When I was worried about manoeuvres, she really listened, and spent time teaching me how to perfect them. Bhav really developed my confidence, so now I am on the road, I never get nervous! Thanks Bhav!
Rakhi Chandarana - 27/06/2011 | report this review
I can't begin to thank Bhavneeta from Drive2Pass enough for being an absolutely brilliant driving instructor! I had delayed learning how to drive so much to the point that I lacked confidence. Bhav made me feel so comfortable and taught me so well that even my examiner was impressed! I was very nervous and was reluctant to continue but Bhav was very patient with me and kept encouraging me. She always gave me tips on how to perfect my manoeuvres, which I've continued to use even after passing my test. She genuinely wants people to pass first time. Whenever I had any questions regarding my theory and practical, I could contact her for advice. I have used other driving schools but once I started with Drive2Pass, I didn't think about considering any other school. Lastly, not only was she completely professional and encouraging, she also has a great sense of humour!
Bushra Minhas - 18/03/2011 | report this review
She always gave me tips on how to perfect my manoeuvres, which I've continued to use even after passing my test. She genuinely wants people to pass first time. Whenever I had any questions regarding my theory and practical, I could contact her for advice. I have used other driving schools but once I started with Drive2Pass, I didn't think about considering any other school.
Bushra Minhas - 18/03/2011 | report this review
Being the holder of Driving Licence was always my dream which I thought will never come true. Thanks to Bhav it did and I still can't believe it. I am the best proof that if she taught me how to drive she can teach anyone. She is a brilliant instructor and very nice person. Although I am very happy I passed the test I miss our lessons… Thanks Bhav !
firstname.lastname@example.com Turek - 01/06/2010 | report this review
Bhav is a very friendly, patient and superb instructor and from the first lesson she put my nerves at ease. She has a very flexible approach and teaches the skills required for day to day driving rather than just passing the test. I passed first time and feel confident to go on the road. I highly recommend her.
U Shah - 25/04/2010 | report this review
I had never driven before, I went with these guys because they were recommended by a friend and they were really brill I passed after 22 lessons I was a really nervous learner but Bhav was great and put me at ease from the first time we met.
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I thougt I was a good driver before but when I met my new female instructor Bhav from Drive2Pass I am becoming a real driver becouse when you teaching some one they need a good person to listen to tell right things and I am having all those things, a good person who is a good teather. I pass my test, I am so happy, thank you very much.
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When I moved to London one year ago I would not have expected to find so many extraordinary people during the MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at LCC. While I could blame the University for the ridiculous lack of resources … Continue reading
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The slight rise NW
and the warm sun goes forth
Now the bay is rough,
she is dripping with honey .
You , at least, the true grace
hear and consider
leaves , flowers and grasses ,
Now, my languid soul .
I see this with my eyes
and ears , I hear,
Alas , no such joy
swelling sighs.
Spring purple ,
ornate stitchery,
the earth is the flowers ,
trees and leaves.
When I sit alone
and she was deaf
It may be to raise my head
I'm not.
Translation :
West gently driving heat
Proceed with warmth and the sun
and a breather on the Earth 's cup
He flies in the Sweet stitchery
YOU Youth Dancer with grace
you perceive and consider
The Branch , flowers and grass
you sing in the feeble breeze
While 1 have eyes to see elected because 1
And we hear While we have ears
oh, for the corresponding great delight
corresponding phases breaths to blow.
Spring leaves in purple splendor
the great wrath of the U.S. , elegance, stitchery ,
The Earth is made of strong smelling bloomer,
trees are made of branch and leaves .
1 take pleasure in holdings illegal
and looking into the dimness ,
awareness by confess 1 am left blind
1 will Neith see improved hear all this.