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Spinfire Pro 2 Tennis Ball Machine with Slimline Remote
44 reviews for Spinfire Pro 2 Tennis Ball Machine with Slimline Remote
I been playing with the machine for about a month now. Works great, but the only issue is that it does leave several balls in the hopper after each bucket. I wish it would be able to use all the balls and not leave some left in the hopper. All in all great machine.
First ball machine. Many months reading and researching led me to the spinfire. After only two weeks of use, I am still learning about the features. There were some technical problems the first days, but Leon got on that right away and troubleshoot the problem. Fast & easy!
With a hopper full of balls and horizontal function on, you will be sweating in no time. All good and functional fun.
This was a upgrade purchase from a basic ball machine. It met all my expectations, Arrived quickly after I placed my order. Easy to get up and running. Love the remote to adjust on the fly—- love the spin settings. My daughter and I both use this machine. She is a high school player- I am a decent club – league player. It works great for us and will keep for a long time..
I received my machine 4 weeks ago. I unpacked it, and it was ready to use in 10 min. The controls are very simple to use, my 12 year old figured it out very quickly. I would highly recommend this to someone.
Very great machine.
I have owned several ball machines over the past twenty years and I can say this is the best ball machine I have had up to this point. I love the fact that it is very portable. I bought the external battery and it's real easy to to transport the machine. I also like the idea that you can change the ball speed , height etc. I made a photo copy of the suggested controls and taped it to the ball hopper so I have immediate access to the controls for Beginner to advanced players. If you are looking for a ball machine I would highly recommend Spinfire Pro2
This is the greatest tennis machine out there! It does exactly as advertised. The random play feature is exactly what I was looking for. My son and his friends love it!! Every time we have used the spinfire pro 2 we have played for several hours and the machine keeps firing out the shots. I can already see a huge improvement in my son's game. Folks, if you are on the fence this is the machine you want!
Fantastic! Did a lot of research looking into which tennis ball machine to buy, and the spinfire was the one that's suited our needs perfectly. Nothing beats repetitive ball hitting for ground strokes and volleys, and the customizable features on it are great. I've done two-line drills with my wife as well as with both of our sons, and we always have a good time with it. Its portability is also a definite plus. We bought the ball machine earlier this past summer and are quite satisfied with the purchase. Finally, Leon with the company has been awesome, answering questions in a timely fashion. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this machine or the company!
In addition to the reviews from our customers below here are many more at this link from the Australian distributor who first introduced the Spinfire Pro 2 Tennis Ball Machine:
Had the Spinfire now for over two months. Excellent product, excellent customer service (Leon). Had a couple technical issues: 1) operator error 2) remote not responding. Both issues was corrected with the help from Leon. I strongly recommend the Spinfire tennis ball machine.
Very good machine. If you place the machine in the deuce court or ad court on the baseline you can practice all the possible shots coming from those angles as well. Good for practicing poach volleys for doubles, or practicing your defensive cross court shots or offensive down the line for singles match simulation. Although it says not to carry the machine with the balls in the hopper, I do it and could use a lid over the hopper so that the balls don't spill. I use the cover to place over the hopper to act as a lid. I wish it had memories of few of your favorite settings, so that you don't have to test the feed each
time before a new drill.
I'm a pro tennis coach and I'm using the spinfire every day with my student, kids and adults (and me) love this machine, work perfect with 2 line of kids in group class baseline volley and overhead are constantly therefore very helpful for students so they can focus on shape of stroke and building consistency… if you are looking to improve your tennis this is it!!!! 10+
I bought my Spinfire 2 ball machine back in 2014. And bought it because it does so many things well and is simple to operate. Great value for the cost as most options only found in higher priced ball machines. I upgraded to a new wireless remote too.
After 5 years I can add it's very dependable. I had to do my first service this past year. Leon patiently worked with me until we identified the problem and then had me ship in my control panel/circuit board that needed a part replaced.
BTW here's a link to a video documenting how I resurrected my tennis game after elbow surgery, learning a two-handed backhand that I could do drills with the Spinfire. https://youtu.be/uFW3SH6RfFU
This is the one you want! Yes, you do want a remote. Yes, you do want the hidden drive unit. Yes, you want topspin, lob ability, random feeding, etc… And the balls the recommend are perfect.
Did a ton of research, and this is the one, even though it's the most expensive.
Everything about this machine is high quality. A machine in this price range should have preset routines and much more programmability with storage. Should have an app to program and control like spinshot player 2.
Spinfire Comment: We really appreciate the compliment but to avoid possible misinterpretation we would like to point out the machine does have the following preset routines: 1-Line Drill, 2-Line Drill (Narrow, Medium or Wide) & Horizontal Drill (Medium or Wide), all of which can be combined with vertical oscillation and up to lob elevation. Lastly it also has a Random Player Mode where the machine does not move to warn of ball direction as do almost all other machines. We do not provide a smartphone app at this time as we feel our featherweight instant touch slimline credit-card sized remote is much quicker to use as one does not have to unlock it and then open an app to change settings. Also, while a smartphone is subject to damage when being dropped our remote is not.
The spin fire machine is an excellent quality ball machine that does it exactly as promised.
However what is more impressive is the custom support. I called on July 4 just to leave a message for someone to call me back, however the owner pick up the phone and was willing to talk to me and explain the difference between the ball machines. I had another incident my son was about to turn on the spinfire 2 and it didn't turn on and this was about 8pm my time and about 11 pm est. I emailed support and someone responded within 2 min and told us to replace the fuse.
I was very impressed that someone took the time to help me fix my problem way after office hours.
So the machine is great, but everyone claims they are. The difference in my opinion is the custom service that's what sets this company apart.
We love the Spinfire Pro 2. It does everything we want it to do. Great variety of shots for ground strokes, volleys, overheads, topspin, backspin, flat. We're using standard balls, not pressureless ones, and it's working just fine so far. I've read a few comments where people have remarked about how heavy the Spinfire is. I strongly recommend getting the model with the external battery. The battery itself is super heavy, and being able to transport the battery separately cuts the weight of the Spinfire and makes it easier to pick up. (Although it's still a little unwieldy.) Also, the battery is plenty powerful and long-lasting, so I don't think you need the A/C power cord unless you're planning to run a tennis camp. The basic battery charger is also fine; charge the Spinfire overnight and you're good to go. Finally, if you want a cover, get the basic one and not the more expensive carrying case, which we bought and haven't even used.
Spinfire Comment: While the Carry Case is extremely popular for many reasons, we are happy to offer a full refund to this customer for the Carry Case they are not using.
Best Tennis Ball Machine We Have Ever Used
My doubles partner and I are both advanced players. We were looking for a machine that was truly portable and could provide variation of spin, speed and directional adjustments (horizontal and vertical). The Spinfire clearly met and exceeded our expectations. We have now had the machine for a few months and have used it often. Without a doubt, it had the better of us both on every use! This is a tennis partner that never misses.
In addition, the internal oscillation makes for a much tougher workout as you cannot predict where the ball will go like you can with machines that physically swing in the direction it will throw the ball. This may not seem like a big deal but when practicing in match conditions it is critical.
Our summary: Worth every penny.
High Points:
* Internal oscillation
* Variety of spin, speed, vertical & horizontal
* Very portable (we bought the external battery model)
* Included remote
* Machine matches every claim
Low Points:
* None
I purchased a Spinfire 45 days ago complete with cover/carrying case. I am happy I ordered the external battery as it lightens the load of the main unit.
We have to move this unit in and out of the house across uneven brick and then grass. The transport wheels are a little too small for this so we had to use the carrying case. The large single handle on the carrying case makes it more practical to carry the unit with case than without case.
The machine itself is a joy to work with. The remote is simple as are the settings on the machine. One can easily increase or decrease the speed and with the simple angle arrows control the height and bounce. The plus and minus on the spin is a simple easy way to make adjustments.
One of the biggest reasons for my decision to buy this was the internal oscillation. Overall we are very happy with this as it consistently puts the ball where we want it and allows our children to practice their technique to get the muscle memory.
This is my first ball machine and it works really well. I spent quite a lot of time looking around before the purchase and I am happy about my investment in time. All the features that cheaper machines don't have turn out to be very useful (at least to me), especially that it automatically resets to the 'parking position' when I turn it off. It's very quiet. Remote is great. Control and setup is easy.
The maximal speed of the balls out of this machine is fast, more than enough for the drill I am looking for. So far, I don't need to go to the max speed. (I am a 4.0 player.)
Also, separating the battery from the machine is a smart idea. It makes moving machine into or out of the car a lot more manageable.
I definitely would recommend this machine to others.
I have a daughter that plays high level tennis and we needed something extra to help her hit extra balls. I'm not the greatest feeder so a ball machine was a perfect fit. After doing my research, I decided to go with the Spinfire. We absolutely love it! It's very quite, a bit heavy, but not too difficult to move. The remote is absolutely priceless. My daughter is already showing improvements. Now, because I don't have to feed her balls, I have more time to work with my son. Win! Win!
The machine does everything it claims to do. It has been a tremendous asset to my game.
I've been able to use it to refine my strokes and increase my movement and endurance. If you want to up your game this is the product for you. It's easy to use, reliable and versatile. It can help any level player make the next step in his or her game.
Really impressed with the ease of use and how much it is improving my game. I purchased with the external battery option and I'm very pleased with ease of the connection and the amount of time I get to practice on one charge. I haven't had any issues and before I purchased I was very impressed with the customer service as they answered any questions I had before I purchased it. I would highly recommend the spinfire pro 2.
Very easy to setup and use. Easy to drag out to court. Remote is really small, easy to fit in pocket and controls all the functions. Would recommend this machine.
Usually played Tennis with my wife, but lately she get promoted and spend more time with new boss then me so I complained and my wife as good as she is bought me This machine so she can spend time with new boss I can play tennis and life is GOOD )))
Machine, I am 6'3" 195 pounds 49 years old and I believed I am In good shape but this machine hit me hard with reality I am not in the shape and this machine is just great way to improve your skills and your conditions. I played 4 times each time 2 hours middle settings and battery if indicator on machine is right is on 50% so totally happy with battery. One suggestion don't judge first few days machine, you will need some time to adjust it by your liking and believe me today (day 4) I was enjoying every second.
One tip, when you put machine on snooze and put it back on before you hit FEED button wait for 5-10 seconds. I was thinking remote isn't enough to reach across the court…
I will not talk about accuracy and how far goes left and right it is just in my opinion great, tell me any of your partner that do 100% accuracy ever time? So this machine is just great way of improve your everything…. Don't take me wrong play with your buddy is great you can talk about new Front Desk HOT lady or I miss playing with my wife but she is either busy or when she come back she is tired, what a hell she is tired about spending time with luxury Hotel with her Boss? Don't get it )) but if you don't have opportunity to play with someone this is just if you can afford great way….
On the end, this machine exceeded my expectation and there is plenty of speed and adjustment for me when I improve my fitness …..
Did a lot of research before buying. Everything I expected. Would recommend this over a lot of other machines. Now if I could get the weather to cooperate everything would be perfect.
Received the Spinfire in one week on the west coast. Works great, easy assembly and the external battery is a nice feature.
I purchased my Spinfire Pro 2 in early 2014, so I've had it for a significant amount of time. I also purchased the Spinfire pressure-less balls, and have worn out a couple of sets (I tried another brand after the first set of Spinfire, and they were not nearly as good, so I went back to the Spinfire balls). The functions and features of the machine operate as advertised, and the machine is capable of feeding with a full variety of pace and spin, with the various vertical and horizontal patterns. It has the capability of feeding all types of shots encountered in a tennis match. It will definitely provide a great workout, and is a great tool to help develop stroke fundamentals. The machine easily fits in the back of my mid-size SUV, and it weighs about 50 lbs – I can easily get it in and out, but it's a bit bulky and heavy for my wife to do it on her own. The remote works well, which makes it convenient to start and stop when on the other side of the net.
I have replaced the battery a couple of times, but I have learned how to manage the life of the battery. I consistently run the battery completely down each time I use the machine, and then fully recharge it after each use. And I'll turn it on in the garage and let it run until all of the way down and then recharge if I go more that a couple of weeks without using the machine/battery. Since I've started doing this, the battery has great range, and I've not replaced it since.
As with any mechanical device, there has been a couple of minor issues that required repair. Leon with Spinfire USA has been incredibly responsive and helpful in guiding me through the simple repairs and providing videos to illustrate what to do. The service that I've received from him has been outstanding.
The machine is a great value for someone looking to improve their tennis game.
Spinfire Comment: We appreciate the feedback but would like to point out that the battery we supply is a 'sealed lead acid' ('SLA') battery, which is typical for ball machines of any brand. It does not have a memory effect.Therefore exhausting the battery completely should not have any effect on battery life or performance
I bought the Spinfire Pro 2 Tennis Ball Machine with an external battery in May 2018. I also purchased three packs of pressureless tennis balls (72 balls per pack). I am 58 years old, a very good player, and still in reasonably good shape. I used the Spinfire Pro 2 for a number of months (several times per week for about an hour at a time) and here are my impressions.
The machine itself is fabulous! It is easy to operate, and the remote control allows me to make adjustments while on the opposite side of the court from the Spinfire Pro 2. By adjusting the speed with which the balls come out, the depth and placement of those shots, and the interval between shots, I can practice exactly the way I had hoped. The drill button allows me to alternate backhands and forehands, and I can move myself from side to side in exactly the right amounts by choosing between several drill levels. I have not had any mechanical problems with the machine such as a ball getting stuck or even so much as a misfire. I am so pleased with the machine that I would give it a 10 out of 10. Yet there is room for improvement. Below are my four (minor!) complaints.
1. The remote control does all of the important things and is easy to use. But, ergonomically speaking, it is flawed. First, the button to halt the machine on the remote – and you will certainly want to halt the machine when making adjustments to intervals, speed, whatever – is just one of many buttons on this tiny, flat rectangular remote. The problem is that you cannot find this button (which is in the upper left corner of the remote) by feel alone, which is exactly what you will find yourself trying to do when you're in the middle of drilling yourself. When I reach into my pocket for the remote to pause the machine (which I frequently do when the machine has worn me down and I need to slow the action down), I must simultaneously look at the remote and then dodge the balls that are flying at me (I like to have the balls shooting out fairly rapidly, as they would come at me in a serious game). I frequently push the wrong button when trying to pause the machine and end up changing something that I didn't want to change. The obvious solution is to put a raised pause button in the center of the remote and to make it much larger than the other buttons, as this is the one button that you will use over and over.
2. It is not easy to adjust the vertical height of the balls on either the remote or the machine itself. Oddly, the vertical adjustments are not part of the ordinary set of adjustments, and when you do attempt to make an adjustment, the machine jumps to various levels instead of simply allowing the user to slowly raise or lower the height from the existing level.
3. The battery that I was sent was, apparently, defective. It didn't hold a charge for long, and after a few weeks it would only last about 30 minutes on a full charge. The good news is that the Spinfire dealer was very accommodating, and he sent another battery to me at no charge. So far, the new battery is great.
4. The Spinfire Pro 2 is pretty darn heavy. It's quite an ordeal for me to get (a) a heavy machine, (b) a heavy battery, (c) a heavy basket of balls, and (d) a light tennis racquet to my court. I have to go up and down a few sets of stairs (I live in a condo) and, well, let's just say that I can manage it at 58 but would not be able to do so at 78. My wife cannot lift the machine down the stairs. Of course, most people won't have to deal with bringing the machine up and down narrow stairways. If not, it is easy to wheel the Spinfire Pro 2 with one arm on a flat surface.
Regarding the balls: I was on the fence about which type of balls to get, but I'm very pleased with the pressureless ones. Yes, they've lost a little oomph over the past few months, but the loss is less than what occurs with "real" balls.
Despite the minor negatives described above, I still give the Spinfire Pro 2 a score of 10 out of 10 because, when it comes to the important things that I was hoping to get from this expensive machine, I got it all. It is no exaggeration to say that the Spinfire Pro 2 has changed my life for the better.
I ordered Spinfire Pro 2 for my son as he needs continuous practice. This machine is beautiful and is packed with a lot of power and variety. It is capable of simulating pretty much all possible tennis shots with a combination of settings. Settings are very easy to change from control panel or remote. Remote itself is very slim and easy to use. The best part is that machine is very quiet and the machine doesn't move due to internal oscillation. I chose the external battery option which reduces the weight of machine and makes it easy to lift or carry the machine and battery separately. We have got so many compliments for this machine. Customer service is great. Leon was very patient and helpful in answering all my queries on phone and via email. I think I have made a right decision and my son and I plan to use this machine regularly. I will definitely recommend this machine to anyone who is serious about tennis. Just buy it you will not regret.
Great machine. Excellent customer service!
I did a lot of research for the type of ball machine that had the features I wanted. Out of all, the Pro 2 fit what I wanted. The only thing it did not have was the ability to store specific, custom drills. The company may consider these in the future.
The machine is easy to use and quiet. With the internal battery it is a bit heavy but nothing unmanageable. I have put nearly a thousand balls through it to date and it had performed without any problems.
It is easy to change the speed, spin, ball interval, elevation settings from the remote control or control panel, even while balls are flying out. However, you cannot save any of those settings into memory. You have to set them manually each time so I made a small card and laminated it and keep it with the machine for quick recall of what works for me. Only the last settings are saved when the machine is turned off.
I have used many different kinds of pressureless balls and was not a fan of them. However after speaking with the company, I decided to try two packages of them since they were supposedly designed for use with the machines. They definitely perform well, much better than balls right out of the can. They are consistently thrown by the machine and have a consistent bounce. I did find one or two that had a less than desirable bounce but that was not a problem. The balls are more than you would pay for three cases of Penn but hopefully (as much as we practice) they will outlast them.
If you are serious about your tennis and want a partner that never tires, never complains and wears you out, the Spinfire Pro 2 is what you need.
I highly recommend this machine and, if the company offers additional features in the future, I hope it will be offered as an upgrade to existing machines. I also recommend the balls, although they are higher than regular balls. You won't be disappointed.
I received the Spinfire Pro 2 about two weeks ago and am very pleased with this ball machine. The drills are great and the remote works like a charm. The portable battery back has worked out very well as I am able to leave the Spinfire in my SUV and simply transport my battery in to recharge without having to move the machine. I am using the pressureless balls and the machine is amazingly consistent with ball placement. My daughter is 8 years old and picking up tennis, and she is able to use it to practice her ground strokes and footwork as well. So far, I am very satisfied with this purchase. K Lambert
The Spinfire is a great ball machine. I've had my machine for about 3 years and it has provided hours of great drills and exercise. I even upgraded my machine to have the full featured remote which is now being sold with new machines. Internal oscillation, two-line drills and horizontal and vertical drills make this a true full featured machine. I also like being able to move the throwing wheels with the remote from one side to the other for fine tuning from the opposite end of the court. The machine can also be put into sleep mode when picking up balls which conserves the battery. The machine is portable but it's on the large size so it may be a challenge fitting it into a smaller car but if you have a mid-size or larger vehicle, it shouldn't be an issue. The company (Spinfire) is fantastic. I had a defective throwing wheel and they replaced both wheels for free even though my machine was beyond the warranty period. They truly stand by their machine and provide excellent customer service. Leon was great to work with and very knowledgeable about the Spinfire product. If you are looking at a full featured machine, you should definitely consider Spinfire. It's not inexpensive but compared to other machines with similar features, it's definitely a good value. Happy hitting!
I upgraded my remote to the new one.
It is took 9 or 10 day (count Sat and Sun) with service done really fast!
Remote itself just awesome – small, fits in your pocket, don't have antenna.
And by the way you can keep it as i do in little zip-lock kind of bag – so it will not get wet in your sweat!
On the other side – the firmware on the machine itself got updated.
I notice good change in the way how interval is controlled. Before it was a bit not smooth and was really changing a lot between 5 and 7 … while you would not feel difference going below 5 …
And btw I'm not using buttons on the machine anymore – just remote – it is more comfortable – no need to use menu button and scroll through settings.
Also a big person THANK YOU!!! to Leon who helped me and guided through whole process of upgrade!!!
I've got this ball machine about a month ago I can say – this is AWESOME!
In 2-3 weeks you will start to see the result.
I like all features in it and will not list them.
Would go only through the "good to improve/change list"
1. Small wheels.
2. Flimsy and hard to retract handle.
In the features to be added I would like to have:
1. Memory slots for different settings combination.
And here is my video hitting with ball my best partner – Spinfire Pro 2!!!
I ordered the Spinfire Pro 2 for my daughter. She is 12 and I can't keep up any more. This machine provides extraordinary challenge even on the low settings. She will definitely be able to grow with this machine. The cost was steep, but not out of line with other machines of it's caliber. The user guide is easy, but it would be great to have a quick guide to stick on the side or something. But I'm sure it will get easier to remember different settings as we continue to use it. If you have a favorite setting, the machine will automatically remember the last setting used. It is very heavy! So getting it in and out of the SUV is a bear for us. All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase and the customer service was excellent!
Light, very mobile. Super work out. Does everything preparing one for the complete all court game.
I purchased the Spinfire Pro 2 about a month ago had have enjoyed every aspect of it. The settings are easy to use. The system does everything that is advertised. The Internal oscillation is a great feature!!!
Other companies offered similar products that promote additional features that – just aren't accurate. Spinfire Pro 2 is the real deal.
The Spinpro 2 is a great tool for practicing your game. However, it would be better if it were easier to see the programmable screen on the machine itself. It is somewhat difficult to understand all the possibilities of practice. I do not regret investing in this ball machine. This machine is great and fulfilled my expectations.
My son and I are using the Spinfire 2 almost daily. It has been very consistent and reliable from the start. Transport has been easy with handle and wheels. The internal oscillation is ideal. The remote works well. Overall a great value and everything we were looking for!
Daughter loves it, she uses it everyday after school
The great thing about these tennis ball machines is that they never complain or argue, never cancel last minute on you and are always ready when you are.
This machine is great, I hope it will serve me and my son for many years. This is a great machine for practice and a good work out.
Easy to program with on front panel or with remote. That remote is very handy and it works from the other side of the court. Great spin, ball speed and oscillation. The drills work fine.
The Spinfire however does have a few minor flaws in my opinion, such as:
– It is quite a weight, so if you're not that strong then maneuvering this thing in an out of a car will be a power lifting challenge. No way for a kid or a lady to lift it in/out of a vehicle
– If you have a soft-top you could probably lift it into the back seat but I recommend a car with a rear cargo door (e.g. RAV4)
– Access to the battery charging socket isn't possible with the hopper in its reverse position, so as somebody else suggested, a hole should be drilled for that or socket should be moved
– The wheels are a bit small compared to the lobster so over rough ground or up and down curbs/sidewalks can be tricky
– Although the retractable luggage style handle works well and is comfortable it doesn't feel as solid as I'd expect from a $2,100 machine
– Could do with a portable QuickStart guide to have at the court side to help with working out the settings and modes, I made my own which was really handy and I have table to record my own settings too
I think the machine may be targeted for really good players because the ball speed, spin and drills would kill many that dare to try some of the max settings, especially with a full load. Who has $300 to spend on filling this thing up with 200 balls. Perhaps a smaller model (Spinfire Pro Lite) with 80 ball capacity will be available in the future for those that need a lighter machine. After all, those pressureless balls come in packs up to 72balls and a those ball pick up baskets usually hold up to 80balls.
Luckily none of the above issues bother me much 😀 I am really pleased with my purchase.
I almost forget to mention. The machine arrived within 2days!!! So, excellent shipping. When I contacted customer service with some of my suggestions they received them in a very constructive and appreciative manor, so full marks to customer satisfaction.


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Monday, August 07, 2006
Town v Country: where do you feel safer?
Here's a fairly typical London subway. It's gloomy, it's secluded and it's just that bit too quiet. Walk down here and you're on your own... or rather you hope you are. Is that something moving in the shadows up ahead, or someone? If it's a gang of local youths approaching, will they demand your wallet at knifepoint or will they just walk on by? It's easy to let your imagination run away with you in an urban hellhole like this. And yet walking through this subway didn't worry me at all. Not one negative thought flashed through my head - I just kept my eyes open and walked confidently ahead. Other people approached but I didn't quiver, not once, and nothing untoward happened. I even flashed my camera around in a 'please steal me' kind of a way, but nobody did. Maybe it's over-confidence, but I have no irrational fear of urban crime.
Here, on the other hand, is a typical Home Counties field. A swathe of rolling grassland leads down to a wooded river valley, miles away from the grime and bustle of the modern city. Gorgeous isn't it? I was there yesterday afternoon, soaking up every ounce of rural charm. Birds soared overhead, butterflies frolicked in the vegetation and the sun beat down upon my sweaty brow. What could be more peaceful? And yet, standing here taking this photograph, I was nervous as anything.
I can't walk down a country footpath without fearing what might be round the next corner. It's not so much the humans I worry about as the canine companions they might have brought with them. Yes, I know that a rural footpath is perfect for exercising frisky dogs and that they have every right to be here. And yes I know that responsible dog owners always keep their dogs under control when others pass by. But from a distance I can't differentiate an off-leash controlled dog from a manic ill-trained beast, and I have a tendency to imagine the worst. The very last thing I want to meet out here in the middle of nowhere is a bouncy over-friendly hound yapping round my ankles... or maybe even higher. I'd rather experience only the natural wildlife, thank you very much, and never have to worry about the motives of four-legged visitors.
So, against the generally accepted view of things, I feel safer in urban areas. Rural footpaths give me the willies, and I never feel at ease while I'm walking along one. I'm getting better - I managed several at the weekend - but I still tend not to go walking in the countryside as often as I might. Which is a shame. And I suppose I should count myself extremely fortunate that I've never (yet) suffered any form of violent experience on the streets of London which might deter me from venturing outdoors in the city as well. If being hounded is the worse of my fears, life can't be all bad.
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text: Welcome to WLAC! We are so glad you stopped by. We are currently undergoing a website makeover. We hope to make our website THE place to go to get up to date information on all the fun things going on at WLAC. We also have some exciting new things coming this summer that we would love to share with you. So, please, make sure you check this website again real soon.


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Many drugs can make you ill if you stop taking them. This is because your body has become dependent on them and does not work properly without them. This is called 'withdrawal'.
Most famous are probably the effects of withdrawal from heroin, as this is one of the more severely chemically addictive drugs.
Withdrawal symptoms might include:
- Nausea – feeling sick;
- Physical pain – aching muscles and bones;
- Blurry vision and hallucination (seeing things);
- Inability to go to the toilet properly or control your bladder.
These effects can go on for a long time, even weeks or months, until the body learns to work properly without the drug.
Organisations to Help Addicts
Because coming off drugs can be so difficult there are a great many institutions designed to help people do this. There are plenty of private clinics, most famously 'The Priory'.
For people with less money there are charities and Government run programmes, such as:
Alcoholics Anonymous:
"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism."
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions
Alcoholics Anonymous involves regular meetings to help support people who are addicts. They are each given a 'sponsor', that is another member they can call at any time if they are tempted to drink and who will try to help them.
Narcotics Anonymous:
Very similar to AA, but dealing with a wide variety of (mainly illegal) drugs. They work in much the same way, with meetings and sponsors who will help you to avoid the drug to which you are addicted. There are even 'on-line meetings' that use Skype to meet up!
An addict is never cured?
Addiction is often something that people live with for the rest of their lives. Because the body has become reliant on a substance it will always find it easier to have that substance. People who have been addicted to heroin or any other drug will find it hard all their lives to exist without it.
Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous are usually joined for life. Once you feel you have 'overcome' your addiction you may be able to become a sponsor for someone else trying to give up but you will probably always need support yourself.
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On Saturday, April 30th the first event organized by Ansky Papers took place. It was a talk with Miren Etxezarreta, after the recent publication of her last book What is economy good for?.
Miren is an economist, Applied Economy Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and she has written widely on this matter. I got to know her ideas years ago through her writings on rural development.


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Fruit bowl earrings
These little danglers are overflowing with joy and colour. Various stones are engulfed in a rainbow of polymers and resins: green jade (good luck and friendship), red agate (self-confidence and perception), citrine (wisdom and emotional balance) and aquamarine (higher states of concsiousness) shine their light from ear to ear.
Sterling silver
Jade, agate, citrine, aquamarine
Length: 1.2 inches
One-of-a-kind (each earring is a bit different from the other) ❤


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Last week a warning that appeared on LinkedIn ad that obliged to change the password. Something that has affected more than 100 million accounts have been affected by the hacking suffered by the company back in 2012. There are 117 million people affected who have now seen their compromised account after a cyber criminal has put on sale in the deep web that got all that data collected from massive hack of years ago. In fact, the price that has put is about $ 2,200 in the deep web.
With this bit of memory, back in 2012 the social network of professionals(linkedin) suffered a massive theft of passwords, affecting about 6.5 million users. Right now, though LinkedIn says it is not a new hack, the fact is that 117 million users have seen their data again revealed and offered for sale in the deep web.
The famous Australian security expert Troy Hunt is the author of a web page, "Have I Been pwned?", Which has collected information on millions data theft through cyber attacks. It was he who a week ago gave the news that 117 million LinkedIn accounts were stolen in 2012, and now Hunt has obtained a copy of the data misappropriated and included on your page.
The site has a database of 106 sites and more than 500 million hacked accounts. LinkedIn although the first is in this unenviable list with 164 million records, followed by Adobe with 152 million or Ashley Madison, the site of personal encounters between people who want to be unfaithful to their partners, with 30 million accounts.
Remember, it is important not to use the same password on all websites and above all to create passwords that have enough security alternating case sensitive, and being alphanumeric. In addition, it is recommended to change the password from time to time to be more confident or where we can activate the ID in two steps.
Check out this guide : Simple Guide to Create a Strong Password
How do I know if my account has been compromised?
For months, an expert on cyber security, has created a website where we can type our email and know what security breaches have managed to capture our data. So now we can see if our mail and password is flowing where it should not because of this sale LinkedIn data. And that the professional network has sent an email to all affected users to change their password asking. In fact, you could not enter the social network unless you did.
If you have not received any mail from LinkedIn, your account is safe. But otherwise, change your password as soon as possible. In addition, our recommendation is that you change the password on all sites where you have with that email.
To check if you have been the victim of a cyber attack :
- Any user can enter Have I Been pwned? and search your data with the search engine.
- Next you need to enter email or username, this will crawl between cases stored on that page and tell us if our account has been hacked.
If you check out the website you will find variety of tabs like
- "Notify me" – To get notified when future pwnage occurs and your account is compromised.
- "Domain search" – Search for pwned accounts across an entire domain.
- "Pwned websites" – Breached websites that have been loaded into this service.
- "Pastes" – Search through pastes containing email addresses exposed in potential data breaches.
- "API v2" – The API allows the list of pwned accounts (email addresses and usernames) to be quickly searched via a RESTful service.
So this is how you can know if your Email, LinkedIN, or other accounts have been compromised hope you fond this informative and interesting.
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Sunday 26th May 2013
A few Abbeys have entered the Edinburgh Marathon, and being sociable types we'd like more of you to join us.
Edinburgh is one of the flattest marathons around (in fact, it's a net downhill course) and was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World in 2008. So even if you are a serial marathon runner, this is a crucial PB opportunity. There is also a half marathon on the same day so even if you think a marathon is not for you but you fancy a weekend in Edinburgh then come along!
The weekend falls over a Bank Holiday so we were thinking of travelling up on the Saturday and staying at least a couple of nights, so we can celebrate on the Sunday night and enjoy the city!
Entries are now open and you can enter at http://www.edinburgh-marathon.com/. If you are entering, let Jim know because around February time we'll start a marathon training programme.


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A beautiful mother to be – Hollywood maternity photographer
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Sometimes a session is so beautiful that every minute of it is a pleasure to shoot. Monique and her belly against this gorgeous morning light at the park was a brilliant spectacle.
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another home run…you are meant to do this and you're soaring friend, soaring high! xx
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Radio Times Quiz of the Year 2012: Film
Try Barry Norman's fiendish ten question end-of-year movie puzzler
1. What turned Harry Potter into a haunted lawyer?
The film of Susan Hill's The Woman in Black, in which Daniel Radcliffe played the lawyer Arthur Kipps
2. Who connects Shakespeare's Richard II with James Bond?
Ben Whislaw played Richard II on TV and also Q in Skyfall
3. Who's the link between a postponed marriage and terrorists blowing up a dam in the Middle East?
Emily Blunt, who starred in The Five-Year Engagement and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
4. In which film did Roberto Benigni suddenly become famous for being famous?
Woody Allen's To Rome with Love
5. Why was the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo accused of denying Darwin's theories?
In Ridley Scott's Prometheus Noomi Rapace (star of Dragon Tattoo) believed human life had a divine origin
6. Who is Bane?
The villain (played by Tom Hardy) in The Dark Knight Rises
7. What does Uncle Ben in The Amazing Spider-Man have to do with Tony Blair?
They were both played on film by a Mr Sheen (Martin and Michael)
8. In which film did Samuel L Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and others combine to save the world?
Marvel Avengers Assemble
9. What's the link between Guy de Maupassant and a screen vampire?
Robert Pattinson plays Edward Cullen in the Twilight series and de Maupassant's hero Georges Duroy in Bel Ami
10. Where did Maggie Smith go to seek a cheap hip replacement?
To India and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel


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Oct 26, 2017
This week in ad news, KFC's social team is clever AF, strange things are about to start happening again, Hulu steals a broadcast leader, CNN battles fake news and bananas, and Bodyform says it's time for people to get over period weirdness.
Then, Sandy puts it in reverse and backs up her Six Pack Story with the help of...
Oct 19, 2017
This week in ad news, Burger King sticks up for bullied burgers (and teens), we get excited about future Whole Foods ads, agencies come together to market the ACA, someone takes out an ad to get Trump impeached, and Will Ferrell can't get off his phone.
Then, Ashley limbers up to talk about the most epic of splits in a...
Oct 12, 2017
Sandy is back! We had so much news to catch up on, we decided to dedicate a whole episode to Hot Off the Bench Press.
We talk about an awesome new podcast, a statue scandal, a soap scandal, Carl's Jr. being super thirsty for Amazon, AIM saying goodbye, Denver's airport not thinking things through, a local advertising...
Oct 5, 2017


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Scuba-hut.com has been created by divers, for divers.
The site was born of frustrations with the UK diving industry, and in particular being unable to readily find available dive boats in around the country. Our aim is to put all the information you need to organise your diving trip in the UK into one easy to search place, eliminating the need to trawl the web. We are trying to create a one-stop-shop for all things scuba in the UK, for the benefit of divers, dive companies, dive clubs and boat operators.
Because we ourselves are divers, we understand the needs of the dive community and that is exactly why we created scuba-hut.com. Our easy to use search facilities let you browse our database of dive boat operators and dive facilities, or to refine your search to exactly what you're looking for.
Our adverts give you all the information you need to make decisions for your dive trip – from boats through travel to suggestions for accommodation. All the information in our adverts is vetted to ensure they are accurate and up to date, and because your safety is paramount, we provide listings of any accreditations the dive boat owners or operators hold. The entire site is designed so that you can make an informed, honest and unbiased choice about where you go to dive, and with whom.
We are also trying to build a national online dive community. Our forum is an excellent place to ask questions, give dive trip feedback, and generally discuss UK scuba diving. It's a great place to pick up (and leave) tips and reviews from around the country. But we need the help of the dive community to make it a successful and useful tool, so log in and get typing!
We aim to evolve scuba-hut.com into the most diver-friendly site in the country. We always put our customers first and welcome any feedback on how to improve our service.
Meet the Team:
Peter is an experienced recreational diver with years of scuba-diving behind him. He continues to dive regularly around the UK and also abroad. Peter recently took the decision to put his years of experience into practice and take the step to become a PADI Divemaster and can often be found in the pool helping people train for Open Water certification.
Peter has organised a number of trips both in the UK and abroad. These include:
Dahab and Sharm el Sheik in Egypt
Sulawesi the Lembeh Strait, Manado and Bunaken in Indonesia
Truk Lagoon and Yap in Micronesia
Mombasa in Kenya
St Abbs
Cornwall and Devon
Richard's scuba diving career began whilst travelling through Thailand. He completed his PADI Open Water course in Koh Tao, before returning to the UK to face colder waters! Gaining much experience in Stoney Cove, Richard has also dived extensively at inland diving sites, around the North Welsh coast, and also in Devon and Cornwall. Richard gained his PADI Advance Open Water certification in Sharm el Sheik, and Rescue Diver back in the UK. Richard has also travelled to Micronesia and Palau.
Robert has considerable recreational dive experience. Although not as prolific in UK waters, Robert has dived Tahiti and Brazil. However, Robert's knowledge of Scottish diving is impressive. Also, his marketing skills are of particular use at scuba-hut.com.


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Named by the New York Times as the "final frontier in home renovation," garages are basking in the design spotlight. Sleek, chic custom organizers like these make it easy for any garage to go from junkyard to jewel. If you have a robust budget. But what if your decorating dreams are bigger than your bank book? Then you need garage organizers that get the job done in budget-friendly style.
A chalkboard surface turns castaway cabinets into a stylish focal point.
For a DIY task like that, I prefer Rust-Oleum chalkboard paint. It can be tinted to 12 colors and applied to a wide range of garage surfaces like metal, wood, masonry, dry wall, plaster, concrete and hardboard. Get a quart for just $9.67 at Home Depot.
Iconic chef Julia Child used pegboard on her kitchen walls to keep pans and utensils organized. It works equally well in garages to create and maintain order. Lowe's has 4-foot sheets of ready-to-finish pegboard for $9.97 and 1×10-inch boards in 8-foot lengths for $15.62 that can be sawn into shelves.
When I moved into my first home, Dad created a work area in my garage by making a table with an antique butcher block top and adding a pegboard on the wall, like in this photo. Any type of table (as long as it's sturdy) will work. If you like the idea of using a garden potting table, keep an eye for markdowns as gardening season winds down.
Made of sturdy steel, the Canaletto Freestanding Rack holds up to four bicycles without being tethered to the wall. For $129, its small footprint delivers big.
Frontgate's Cushion Keeper® collapsible storage cart reminds me of commercial laundry hampers found in hotels, down to its wheels that make transporting cushions to the garage a snap. Compared to the cost of repeatedly replacing cushions left out in the elements, the $179 price point is reasonable.
At just $9.99, The Container Store's Round Ball Claw is the deal of the day. Clever, too. With a three-prong ABS plastic grip that mounts easily to any flat surface, the Claw holds youth or regulation soccer balls, basketballs and volleyballs.
Last but not least, think ahead to the holidays. Classic Accessories' Seasons Christmas Tree Rolling Storage Duffel stores a 6 to 9-foot sectional artificial tree or two smaller ones. If you've priced artificial trees lately, you know that good ones don't come cheap. So you should take care of it. And if you shop around, you'll score some nice savings. For instance, on QVC, If found this duffel for $119 (plus shipping/handling). On Amazon, it's $75.99, with no shipping/handling for Prime members.
For many of us, the garage is the first room we see when we return home at days end. With a little imagination and some smart shopping, you can transform your garage into a stylish space you'll be glad to see.


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Black Sabbath – Download 2016 Review
Well what can you say about the finality of one of the most prolific bands in history's last ever show at their spiritual home of Donington Park? The band have played here time and time again, Monsters of Rock, Ozzfest, Download – Donington in all it's incarnations. Black Sabbath are sewn into the fabric here and the arena is awash with black shirts in all shapes and sizes, from a tour history spanning decades and generations. Families making sure their kids get to experience this once in their


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2017 Feature Flavors Trends
With another year on the books, we are excited to soon announce a new and delicious line-up of frozen dessert concepts in our 2017 Feature Flavor Program! We've been studying the macro flavor trends and the global market trends, and working hard in our R&D labs to bring you a new line-up of frozen dessert concepts featuring our unique ingredients, including flavor bases, variegates, and low melt inclusions. We've strived for a balanced portfolio of mainstream concepts, splurge or special occasion purchases, as well as limited time offerings (LTO) concepts.
Many of the trends from the previous year have been gaining momentum and will continue to influence new market launches for this year. (See the history of Feature Flavors) However, there are a few NEW things to report.
The trends we're focusing on:
- The presence of Artisanal/Craft/Local flavors are now more prominent than ever in the ice cream aisle. In fact, "Retail artisanal ice cream and bulk dairy ice cream are expected to be the fastest growing categories over the forecast period (2016-2020), posting value CAGRs (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 3% and 2% at constant 2015 prices, respectively. While artisanal ice cream accounts for only a small part of the ice cream and frozen desserts category (less than 3% in 2015), consumers continue to gravitate towards "craft", "small batch" and "artisanal" foods and beverages." (Euromonitor October 2015 Ice Cream Report) We've created flavors that appeal to mainstream consumers by creating concepts that are "down home" or "nostalgic" dessert favorites, which can also tie to the "buy/shop local" macro trend.
- Limited Time Offerings (LTO) – The advertising and PR buzz of an LTO product creates the "gotta get it now" mentality, since it's only offered at this time of year, or worse – only time EVER! We've included some classic seasonal flavors with a unique twist, as well as a few classic holiday dessert-inspired ice cream concepts.
- Ethnic & Worldly foods, especially the East Meets West macro trends, are continuing to grow and influence the products in the freezer isle. Green Tea, Honey and Matcha are big this year, and Thai-flavored ice creams have been recently introduced to the market. One example: Steve's Ice Cream released a Thai Peanut Butter Pretzel ice cream earlier this year. One of our concepts for the 2017 line-up is inspired by a popular German dessert.
- And of course, the Clean Label demand has had a huge impact on every food and beverage category in the marketplace today. In 2015, 20% of new frozen desserts launch had a Natural claim, which includes Organic, GMO-Free, All Natural (Mintel Global New Products Database). Manufacturers have to consider alternative ingredients and alternative ways to process their products to meet the label claims that your customers are after – Non-GMO, Natural Flavors & Colors, PHO-Free, to name a few. We can formulate most of our flavor bases and variegates to help meet the claims that best meet your customers' needs.
- Last year was a springboard for the savory, spicy and sweet flavor category, but these mash-up flavor combinations are once again on our radar. Consumers, especially the millennial market segment, are still craving the "experience" and "adventure" by purchasing new and interesting ice cream flavors, which makes this category perfect for this age group. Aligning with this trend, some new products that were launched this year were Sweet, Peach Heat Wave from Bonfatto's, a French vanilla ice cream infused with Bonafatto's peaches n' scream sauce and granola, and Pierre's Chef's Signature introduced Holé Molé, a cinnamon ice cream blended with chili choco chips, chocolate-covered toffee pieces and Molé fudge swirl. Last year, we twisted in the heat of jalapeño into a water-based variegate. This year? We've peppered a sweet and fruity variegate into a new flavor base, inspired by an classic Italian dessert.
- Tropical fruits and flowers were starting to float onto the radar last year, but we're seeing these flavors combo'd with grains for concepts perceived as "healthier" indulgence...so think, Guava and lavender flavors, but with oats and grains for more of that guilt-free indulgence. Moroccan Orange Blossom from Movenpick and Magnolia's Guava, these tropical flavors are irresistible and are perfect examples of this ice cream category.
Why SensoryEffects?
Our lab team members focus on customized, personal service. We work with our customers one-on-one to develop flavor bases and variegates that work for their needs. Do you only want to use specific ingredients? Do you want to create a new hybrid flavor? Do you have a difficult flavor to match? All these areas of expertise is what sets us apart.
Why wait? Schedule a demo.
Call 314-888-6981 or send an email to Jeff Borchers, Business Director, Flavor Systems to set up your demo.
Can't wait to see the new flavors?
Also, be sure to like us on Facebook, and follow us on LinkedIn to get the list as soon as we release the flavors!
Kate Bohnert
Marketing Specialist


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A big brunch on Easter morning is a long-standing family tradition. Usually simple orange juice suffices, but if you are planning something a little more fun and festive, this pineapple mocktail is delicious and unexpected. It only takes 3 easy ingredients, but the addition of pineapple juice really adds a bright, spring-like flavor. If someone in the group doesn't drink soda, you can just leave it out, but I really like the bubbly flavor it gives to the juice.
Kids and adults will ask for seconds! If you would like to make a big batch, punch-style, you can do that too. Just add 2 parts pineapple juice to 2 parts soda to 1 part orange juice. You can top it with orange sherbet to up the fun factor and make it creamier. Enjoy, and Happy Easter!
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2/3 cup lemon-lime soda
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 pineapple slice to garnish
In a glass, combine the soda, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Add the pineapple slice to garnish.


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The Internet of Things: Nothing to fear but inaction itself
April 11, 2016
Connected devices are everywhere, so now is the time to act and step up your organization's security.
We already have smart homes that help us save on energy costs. Automated controls run many manufacturing floors, creating more efficient production. Wearable medical devices that connect patient and doctor are improving care and reducing healthcare spending. The use of connected devices will continue to explode, with experts such as The Atlantic Council predicting up to 50 billion such devices by 2020.
While the Internet of Things (IoT) offers many benefits to businesses and consumers, it also represents another way for data to be manipulated for greater harm. It's one thing for a hacker to steal credit card numbers for financial gain or shut down a website to make a political statement. But it's a whole new level of risk when hackers can use the internet to damage a physical operation or cause bodily injury and even death to people. Many industrial control systems have been built on old technologies that are no longer supported and maintained by their vendors. Without such support, these systems become rife with exploitable vulnerabilities, a dangerous scenario considering that these systems manage critical electric grids, water treatment plants and chemical facilities. The fear is that a destructive attack on systems like these could cause widespread physical harm to both organizations and individuals.
The exponential risks of the IoT represent a new reality for business today. These risks are not just about data security. They are about the security of your entire business, its operations and people. So what steps should every organization consider to prepare for connected devices today and in the future?
- Place security at the forefront of your risk processes. Think of risk management and information security as a process, not an event. Whether you are a product developer, seller or consumer, security should be one of the first things you think of…not one of the last.
- Adopt the NIST security framework. In 2014, the National Institute of Standards and Technology created a cybersecurity framework. It's a valuable tool, not just for the Information Security department, but also for cross-functional teams charged with defining and prioritizing the information necessary to build security into your organization. There are 5 basic steps of the framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover.
- Elevate the IoT issue to the C-suite. The earlier you align with your Chief Information Security Officer to present the IoT security issue to the C-suite, the better prepared your organization will be. The use of connected devices is found throughout an enterprise—not just the IT department—so it requires enterprise-wide attention that the C-suite and Board can make happen.
The future of IoT is exciting because of the improved convenience, productivity, and profit it offers both the producers and users of connected devices. Reaping these rewards requires action now to avoid any exponential risks in the future.


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"MPs on all sides are joining forces to defend the right to set their own unlimited travel perks - despite a Government promise to transfer them to an independent body.
Prime Minister John Key pledged three years ago that the Government would strip MPs of the power to set their own perks. It introduced a bill last year to change the system, under which Parliament's Speaker determines the widely criticised allowances that give MPs unlimited free travel within New Zealand.
However, MPs on the government administration select committee have gutted the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill - and returned control of travel and accommodation perks to the Speaker. The U-turn has received cross-party support..."
They were about as likely to vote their perks curtailed, as a Frenchman who lives next door to a brothel is to move house!


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These images look like they came straight out of someone's dream. The vague memories, the dripping rain and the bokeh of the traffic at night. It's all so perfect. Jeremy Mann is a master of oil paints and he shows this through these amazing representation of real life locations. See if you can guess the places?
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SSRR 2013 - Call for Papers Deadline
On 19 Jul, 2013
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SSRR 2013 will be hosted this year at Linköping, Sweden. The 11th anniversary of the IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics will continue its tradition of attracting cutting-edge papers in the theory and practice of robots for rapid and secure inspection of critical infrastructure, travelers, luggage, and paces; disaster response and recovery; humanitarian demining, disaster mitigation and recovery; detection of chemical, biological and radiological risks and operations in these dangerous sites; etc
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14 June 2013: Submission of proposals for tutorials, special sessions
19 July 2013: Submission of regular papers, center/project papers, and visioning papers
26 August 2013: Notification of acceptance
6 September 2013: Submission of 2 page Late Breaking Reports
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There are many different types of oils on the market. They all offer certain amounts of protection, varying price, variable viscosity, and different levels of efficiency. Their main purpose is to be used as a lubricant, but also as a way to cool engine components. I am going to try and explain as simply as possible the current types of engine oil that get used in the automotive field.
All oils have to meet certain standards set forth by either the Manufacturer or the American Petroleum Institute. The newest API standards are SN. One of the newest manufacturer standards is Dexos. Yes, Dexos oil is not a brand, a type, or a specific synthetic, it is mearly a new standard GM has released.
Dexos approved oil barely beats SN standards, but to be Dexos approved you have to pay GM for the branding. Kind of a shame, isnt it? The used of non Dexos oil will not void your warranty unless the dealer can specifically prove that using a non approved oil actually caused the problem.
Synthetic Oils
Synthetics are man produced oils derived from modified petroleum elements or other raw ingredients and contain other chemical ingredients in the form of a additive pack. They offer superior protections in all climates and engine operating conditions. Synthetic oils have several advantages and only one disadvantage - cost. They are extremely pricey when compared with natural or blend products.
Synthetics generally last longer. They do not break down as quickly as regular oil. Also, their molecules are all exactly the same size and conventional are not. That is the theory behind why switching to synthetic on an old vehicle will cause excessive leaks as the different sized molecules wont clog up the hole - but recent studies have determined there is little effect. I do not condone this statement, but rumor has it that "Synthetics have been rumored to last for several thousand miles (example 12K) as long as you change the filter."
Another slight disadvantage of synthetic oils.. they must not be used in a brand new engine during the break in process. You must use conventional oil. Usually the break in process is completed by the vehicle manufacturer during exit from the factory and during removal after shipment. After the first oil change, conventional oils is no longer needed.
Regardless of the type of oil used, always change them regularly based on manufacturers recommendations. The additive packs in oils are what fails after a short while.


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This series focused on the fundamentals of yoga is designed for beginners of all ages. Participants will learn basic yoga philosophy, terminology, principles, and studio etiquette. Most of the series will focus on how to correctly practice basic yoga postures (known as "asanas" in yoga) and the benefits associated with these asanas. The series will survey multiple styles of yoga, enabling students to make more informed and confident choices when choosing their yoga practice in a studio environment. Classes are kept small so that participants have the opportunity to ask questions, "workshop" and learn modifications for various poses, and receive individual feedback about their form and alignment. This is an ideal series for anyone new to yoga who wants to build a strong foundation and ease in to the practice in a supportive, safe, and fun environment. All classes are taught by Yoga-Alliance certified Oasis teachers. Dates: (Students choose one session series to enroll in) Classes capped at 10 participants Sundays 5:30pm-7pm (Julia Lead Teacher) - Starting Jan 6th 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 Tuesdays 9:30am-11am (Molly Lead Teacher) - Starting Jan 15th 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 *NEW* Thursdays 7pm-8:30pm (Molly Lead Teacher) - Starting Jan 16th 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28 Yoga for Beginners Series Price: $159 (for 1.5 hr classes, 6 weeks) To Reserve Contact: 703-567-1290 OR firstname.lastname@example.com


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Colorado weather is totally whacky. One day it feels like the middle of summer, beautiful blue skies, 80 degrees. And the next day it feels like the middle of winter with like a half a foot of snow on the ground. I remember this being my least favorite thing about living in Denver. Some people, I think, would really love this predictable unpredictability. But, I like patterns that make sense in my brain. I like when the hot days gradually change from warm to cool. And, I like it when autumn feels like autumn.
Knowing this about Colorado, I'm not sure why I packed the way I did. If you took a look at my luggage you'd think I was vacationing at the shore. Sundresses and sandals, yep that's about all I got. And when I got here those things were very necessary, the weather was summer perfection. Then two days later it was 45 degrees and rainy and I got nothing but a very light denim button down – does that count as a jacket? I think when I was packing, it did. So anyways that chilly weather really put me in the autumnal mood and so this sweet potato granola was born.
This is the second post in my short {three-part} series of delicious eats, giveaways + promotions with Food Should Taste Good. I knew right from the beginning of this collaboration that I wanted to take their innovative products and make you some recipes that were a little outside of the box, or bag of chips, HA!
Check out my first post in this series, Crispy Beans with Quick Pickled Veggies.
Food Should Taste Good have been expanding their chip flavors in a serious way. I mean let's start with these Chocolate Chips. Umm, I
should need to put these in some brownies. And I don't usually like pumpkin flavored foods, but their Harvest Pumpkin Chips have me intrigued + these Kimchi Chips, yes please!!
But my favorite are {and always will be} the Sweet Potato Chips. I've all been eating them for years and I love them so. They have the perfect balance of crunchy + salty + sweet. All of the perfect characteristics to make for one delicious sweet potato granola recipe. Do you have a favorite Food Should Taste Good flavor? I wanna know about it, drop me a line in the comments below.
Also – millet and chia and cardamom and cinnamon, oh man…this granola is too easy and too good my friends, enjoy!!
Millet + Cardamom Sweet Potato Granola {print me!}
Inspired by, Minimalist Baker
Notes: this granola takes about 45 minutes, start to finish + makes 6 cups.
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup uncooked millet
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup sweet potato puree
- 1/3 cup honey + 2 tablespoons {or maple syrup}
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Chips {any tortilla chips will do}
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
Combine the sweet potato puree, honey {reserve 2 tablespoons}, coconut oil, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla in a large bowl; whisk well. Then pour in the oats, millet and chia seeds; mix thoroughly.
Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread the granola out in a thin layer. Bake for 30 minutes and flip halfway through.
While the granola is baking, lightly grind the Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Chips. I did this in my mini food processor, but you could also crush the chips by hand.
Pull the granola out and sprinkle on the pepitas, raisins + crushed up chips. Drizzle on the last 2 tablespoons of honey and toss lightly. Bake for another 10 minutes. The granola will be slightly soft still, let it cool down completely on the parchment paper. Once it is cooled, it will become perfectly crisp.
This post is sponsored by Food Should Taste Good; all opinions are my own.


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This content has been translated and reposted from Jörg from the German language to English. We cannot ensure the precise accuracy and appreciate your understanding!
If a guest makes a booking request, the only options I receive from Airbnb are "Accept" or "Decline." If I decline the booking, this has a negative impact on my statistics, even if the request from the guest violates the rules. Removing these requests from my statistics takes considerable effort and has to be done via Support. For example: I rent a 6-m2 room with a 90-cm-wide bed. Although the room has been set up as being for "1 person," there are always booking requests for this "1-person" room (cheaper price for a tiny room) that state "a couple" would like to stay. I always have to ask guests to withdraw the request because the room and infrastructure of the apartment are not designed for this number of guests. However, the guest is the one who has ignored the "Room for 1 person" designation. I propose that a third button be added and that declining a request under these circumstances should not negatively impact the host: "Declined due to violation of rules." If this button is pressed, a drop-down menu should appear that contains valid reasons for declining a request: - Incorrect number of guests - Guest wishes to arrive outside the check-in time - Guest wishes to bring a child, even though the listing states "Not suitable for children" - Guest wishes to bring a dog, even though the listing states "Not suitable for pets" - Guest wishes to book on behalf of another person - Guest wishes to book a short break and extend their stay outside of Airbnb If anyone has experienced any other reasons, please add to the list. If there is a rule violation of this kind by a guest and the request is declined as a result, the following should appear in the reviews: "Date: Host declined the booking due to violation of rules." This should be the same as the review that a host receives when they cancel a guest's booking: "Booking canceled by host." Poor behavior by guests should remain in their reviews, as is the case for hosts. This would lead to guests taking more care when booking.
Response from Airbnb
Some guests, though well intentioned, may not closely read all the information in a listing or may be hoping that you can "bend the rules, just this once." Sometimes you just have to say no, and we understand this, which is why our system allows leeway for hosts to reject reservations.
A few rejections won't have negative consequences. However, consistent rejections could lower your search rankings. We want both hosts and guests to have a positive experience on Airbnb, so as a host, you should be aiming to accept most of the reservation requests you receive. If you find that you're rejecting as many requests as you're accepting (or nearly as many), this may indicate your listing settings could be adjusted. Here are some things to check that might help you avoid inappropriate requests:
Please remember that all hosts agreed to Airbnb's non-discrimination policy, and it's vital that each host maintain a community that is inclusive and respectful.
Hopefully, the above tips will help you minimize the number of reservations you need to reject and alleviate your concerns around your acceptance rate (which isn't published anywhere, by the way). If you're still getting a lot of inappropriate reservation requests, please keep communicating with us so that we can look for other ways to address this particular issue.
I don't think this is a satisfactory response from Airbnb. I have plenty of information on my listing and house rules and have filled in all the necessary sections, check the boxes etc. to make sure it's all crystal clear.
However, a huge percentage of guests do not read any of it. In fact, perhaps the majority. If you're lucky, you can meet the requirements of most, but why should the host be penalised for the mistakes of guests? I noticed a direct impact, i.e. decline in bookings, after having to decline a few requests around the same period.
I frequently get requests from guests with children, even though my listing clearly states 'no children'. I have even received several of these in the space of a week.
It's perfectly understandable that guests make mistakes and inevitable that many can not be bothered to read anything, but Airbnb, please stop penalising the host for this. It's not fair.
Typical Airbnb response! So sorry Jorg! Customer Service at Airbnb is the worst on earth! I got an answer to my question in English from someone who obviously could not speak English and did not understand the question at all. The new Super Host Quotas are a horrible idea, and a horrible thing to do to people who have been Super Hosts for years. Now they have people who can't even intelligently answer a question about the new plan. Horrible! I feel for you!
Airbnb, you have the data, fix the issue. If the guest is searching for 2 people, then the listing shouldn't come up. Similarly we have minimum age requirements due to insurance. We have it posted in our listing description AND house rules. However we still get guests that book anyway. We require Airbnb to have ID on the guest. So Airbnb HAS the guests age. However Airbnb still sends us guests that aren't a good fit for our property. And we pay the price if we reject them because 1) Airbnb doesn't use the data they have 2) Guests don't read. Yet the host gets punished. Fair? I think not.


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News » Premier League news » Manchester United news
Bastian Schweinsteiger hopeful of Man Utd chance
German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger has insisted that he is still hopeful of regaining a first-team role at Manchester United.
The World Cup winner was forced to train with the Under-23 side at the start of the campaign after he refused to pursue a fresh challenge away from the club.
However, he has since regained his place in the first-team squad after he impressed with his behaviour in training.
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The former Bayern Munich star has been heavily tipped to join the MLS in the New Year after being in contact with Chicago Fire boss Veljko Paunović over the past week.


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Today over at Kaisercraft, we are showcasing the fabulous Bubblegum Hills collection and the super sweet flutterby embellishments.
It is my turn to create a layout and I couldn't go past my photos from a Spring fair we attended last year!
{Spring Carnival}
If you are heading that way, please leave me some love! LOL!! I'm feeling a little bit left out! Ha! No. Not really. But I do appreciate the lovely comments.
Also while there, please check out the monthly sketch challenge. You can win some awesome prizes. Kaisercraft is incredibly generous and they are open to sending prizes overseas as well!! Yay!!
This is my take on last month's sketch #3:
{Beautiful Friends}
The two Tahlias! hee hee! Aren't they sweet.
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