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Feel free to peruse and thanks for visiting. Hope the site has been helpful!
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Q: Is it possible to create a working JK-flip flop using gate level description in Verilog I am attempting to create a working JK flip flop using gate level description in verilog. Although, the design is successfully compiled and simulated, the outputs to the FF are always unknown.
Please note that the design is a modified 'SR-Latch with enable' design (which is known to operate correctly) with the outputs tied to the inputs.
module JK_FlipFlop(input clk, J, K, output Q, Q_not);
    wire    wl0, wl1;

    nand    g0 (wl0, clk, J, Q_not),
            g1 (wl1, clk, K, Q),
            g2 (Q, wl0, Q_not),
            g3 (Q_not, wl1, Q);
endmodule

I have also tried other implementation of the JK Flip-flops using gate level description and the outcome is always the same; with the outputs being unknown.
The test bench used is shown below:
module test_JKFF;
   reg   clk;
   reg   J;
   reg   K;
   wire  Q;
   wire  Q_not;
   // Instantiate the Unit Under Test (UUT)
   initial begin
   // Initialize Inputs
       J = 0;
       K = 0;
       fork
       #5 K = 1;
       #15 J = 1;
       #15 K = 0;
       #25 J = 1;
       #25 K = 1;
       #50 J = 0;
       #50 K = 0;
       #60 K = 1;
       #70 J = 1;
       #70 K = 0;
       #80 K = 1;
       clk = 0;
       join
      // Wait 100 ns for global reset to finish
       #100;
    end

    JK_FlipFlop UUT(clk, J, K, Q, Q_not);

    always #5 clk=!clk;

endmodule

Therefore, any insight that anyone may be able to provide in relation to this question would be very much appreciated.
Thanks

A: Well, that certainly isn't what I would call a JKFF. I normally reserve that term for a true master-slave edge-triggered device. With your circuit, when J, K and clk are all high, the outputs will simply oscillate as fast as the simulator allows. (Actually, it will probably just tell you that no stable state can be found.)
There is no combination of inputs that will force your circuit into a known state. The usual solution to this is to make g2 and g3 into 3-input gates. Label the extra input on g2 as set_l (active-low direct-set input) and the extra input on g3 as reset_l. These will be able to force the state of Q and Q_not when they are asserted low, regardless of the state of the other inputs.

A: With regards to the question posed, i.e, "Is it possible to create a working JK-flip flop using gate level description in Verilog?", the answer is "Yes"!!
It can be accomplished using a gate level description of a D-type edge triggered flip flop with reset as intimated by @DaveTweed. This ensures that Q and Q_not are set a value, as opposed to having unknown states, prior to being provided a stimulus.
Please see below for complete example of module:
module DTFF_reset(output Q, Q_not, input D, clk, reset);
    wire    wl0, wl1, wl2, wl3;

    nand    g0 (wl0, wl1, wl3),
            g1 (wl1, clk, wl0, reset),
            g2 (wl2, clk, wl1, wl3),
            g3 (wl3, D, wl2, reset),
            g4 (Q, wl1, Q_not),
            g5 (Q_not, wl2, Q, reset);
endmodule

module JK_FF_reset(output Q, input J, K, clk, reset);
    wire    K_not, qnot, wl0, wl1, wl2;

    // instantiate gates
    not     g0 (K_not, K);

    and     g1 (wl0, J, qnot),
            g2 (wl1, K_not, Q);

    or      g3 (wl2, wl0, wl1);
    // instantiate D-Flip-flop module
    DTFF_reset D0 (q, qnot, wl2, clk, reset);
endmodule

A: When somebody explains how a Flip-Flop works (e.g. Built from two NAND or two NOR gates) they start with: "Lest assume this output is LOW".
Inevitable there is the question:"But how does it start up" at which point supply noise and other factors are brought up to explain that it will get into one of two states.
But in simulation there is no supply noise of 'other factors' so you have to somehow get the system in a stable state.
This does the same:
initial
begin
  J=1'b0;
  K=1'b0;
  // System is undefined
  // Force a state
  force Q = 1'b1;
  #1 release Q;

end

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AT THE TIME OF THE CIVIL WAR, newspapers were the CNN, the blogs and the social media of their day. They reflected the beating pulse of American intellect. But in many cases, it has taken the digital age to unlock the precious content of these relics of mass media and bring them to life through searchable archives. Now, nationally recognized historian Dennis Frye tells the story of one of America's darkest months through the thoughts and words of the people who were living the Civil War in the late summer of 1862. Using new media to explore the old, this fascinating work spins a gripping story of a nation in crisis from an original angle. SEPTEMBER SUSPENSE adds significant meaning and context to the epic event that came closer to dividing this nation in two than most people have ever imagined.
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Schneiderman turns his attention to the NFL
New York attorney-general Eric Schneiderman, known in the live entertainment world as a crusader against ticket bots, has succeeded in his efforts to force the National Football League (NFL) to abandon its price floor for match tickets, under which American football fans were "forced to pay inflated prices for even the least desirable NFL games".
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/**
 * Classes used to poll for Google Checkout notifications (using the polling API)
 */

  /**
   * Polls for notifications
   */
  class GooglePoll {

	var $continue_token;
	var $get_all_notifications = true;
	var $has_more_notifications = true;

	var $merchant_id;
	var $merchant_key;
	var $environment;
	var $poll_request_xml;
	var $poll_result;
	var $notifications = array();

	var $schema_url = "http://checkout.google.com/schema/2";
	var $prod_base_server_url = "https://checkout.google.com/api/checkout/v2/reports/Merchant/";
	var $sandbox_base_server_url = "https://sandbox.google.com/checkout/api/checkout/v2/reports/Merchant/";
	var $server_url;
	var $xml_data;

	/*
	 * Constructor for the class
	 * Inputs are: merchant id, merchant key, environment (default 'sandbox')
	 * and a continue-token (from a ContinueTokenRequest)
	 */
	function GooglePoll ($id, $key, $env, $contToken) {
		$this->merchant_id = $id;
		$this->merchant_key = $key;
		$this->environment = $env;
		$this->continue_token = $contToken;
		switch ($env) {
			case "production":
				$this->server_url = $this->prod_base_server_url .$id;
				break;
			default:
				$this->server_url = $this->sandbox_base_server_url .$id;
		}
	}
	/*
	 * Set whether polling should continue until there are no more
	 * appropriate notifications to fetch.  Default = true, value false
	 * will stop after one request.
	 */
	function GetAllNotifications ( $get_all) {
		switch ($get_more) {
			case false:
				$this->get_all_notifications = false;
				break;
			case true:
				$this->get_all_notifications = true;
				break;
			default:
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		}
	}
	/*
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	 */
	function RequestData () {

		//create GRequest object + post xml (googlecart.php line: 962)
		require_once('library/googlerequest.php');
		$GRequest = new GoogleRequest($this->merchant_id, $this->merchant_key);

		while($this->has_more_notifications == "true") {
			$this->poll_request_xml = $this->GetPollRequestXML();
			$this->poll_result = $GRequest->SendReq($this->server_url,
				$GRequest->GetAuthenticationHeaders(), $this->poll_request_xml);

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			}
			else return false;

			if($this->get_all_notifications == false) {
				$this->has_more_notifications == "false";
			}
		}
		return true;
	}
	/*
	 * Returns an array containing all notifications from poll.
	 * This includes notifications from multiple requests
	 */
	function GetNotifications () {
		return $this->notifications;
	}
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	 * This includes, individual notifications, new continue token
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	 */
	function ExtractNotifications () {
		require_once('xml-processing/gc_XmlParser.php');
		$GXmlParser = new gc_XmlParser($this->poll_result[1]);
			$data = $GXmlParser->GetData();
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			foreach($data['notification-data-response']['notifications'] as $notification) {
				$this->notifications[] = $notification;
			}
			//Get other useful info
			$this->has_more_notifications = $data['notification-data-response']['has-more-notifications']['VALUE'];
			$this->continue_token = $data['notification-data-response']['continue-token']['VALUE'];
	}
	/*
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	 */
	function GetPollRequestXML() {
		require_once('xml-processing/gc_xmlbuilder.php');
		$xml_data = new gc_XmlBuilder();

		$xml_data->Push('notification-data-request',
          		array('xmlns' => $this->schema_url));
        		$xml_data->Element('continue-token', $this->continue_token);
        	$xml_data->Pop('notification-data-request');

        	return $xml_data->GetXML();
	}
  }

   /**
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   */
  class ContinueTokenRequest {
  	var $start_time;
	var $continue_token;

	var $merchant_id;
	var $merchant_key;
	var $environment;
	var $request_token_xml;
	var $token_response_xml;

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	var $prod_base_server_url = "https://checkout.google.com/api/checkout/v2/reports/Merchant/";
	var $sandbox_base_server_url = "https://sandbox.google.com/checkout/api/checkout/v2/reports/Merchant/";
	var $server_url;
	var $xml_data;

	function ContinueTokenRequest ($id, $key, $env) {
		$this->merchant_id = $id;
		$this->merchant_key = $key;
		$this->environment = $env;
		switch ($env) {
			case "production":
				$this->server_url = $this->prod_base_server_url .$id;
				break;
			default:
				$this->server_url = $this->sandbox_base_server_url .$id;
		}
	}
	function SetStartTime ($poll_start_time) {
		$this->start_time = $poll_start_time;
	}
	function GetContinueToken () {
		if($this->continue_token !="") {
			return $this->continue_token;
		}
		else return false;
	}
	function RequestToken () {
		$this->request_token_xml = $this->GetTokenRequestXML();

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		require_once('library/googlerequest.php');
		$GRequest = new GoogleRequest($this->merchant_id, $this->merchant_key);
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	}
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	}
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To qualify for a loan, a bank or other lender will examine a few key points about you.
1. Ability to repay the loan.
First and foremost, when qualifying for a loan, a lender needs to be reassured that you have the ability to repay the money that is borrowed, and that you are trustworthy enough to make your payments. Lenders want to see your cash flow and if possible, a secondary resource, such as collateral. Your credit scores help them determine if you've paid off credit cards and other loans. Lenders check your credit scores to see if you've made your payments on time, and to see if you've exhausted any creditors. If you're applying for a business loan, lenders like to see a business that's been in existence for a long time, and that it's been profitable for a long time. Qualifying for a personal loan or a mortgage is much the same. If you have a credit history that shows that you've paid your other bills, and you have a steady flow of income coming into your budget, chances are good that the loan will be approved. If your credit is questionable, however, it may be of benefit to seek a lender specializing in loans for individuals with poor credit.
As mentioned, the first thing that a lender will do to determine if an individual, couple, or business can qualify for a loan is to pull their credit report, usually from Experian, Equifax, Transunion, or another smaller credit bureau. Therefore, before you approach a lender, or even start preparing to request a loan and see if you qualify for a loan, make sure your credit scores are as high as possible. Get a copy of your credit report from each of these three credit bureaus. Review each item on the report carefully, and report any errors that you find. For example, if you've gone through a divorce and a loan was placed in your spouse's name, request that that item be removed from your report to not reflect the current history of that particular loan. Watch for items that may not be yours, too. Identity theft and identity errors are common, and it's important to protect your credit and remove anything that simply does not belong on your report. Once a dispute is filed, the creditor has 30 days to respond to the credit bureau. If no response is received, the item must be removed from your credit report, and your credit scores will increase. Check your name, social security number, and address at the top of each report to make sure they are correct. Contact each individual credit bureau with questions and disputes before determining if you qualify for a loan.
Qualifying for a loan can also be a matter of being honest, regardless of credit scores. If your credit scores dropped due to a divorce, medical crisis, or job loss, and those issues have been resolved, you can still easily qualify for a loan by explaining these events to the lender. Bad things happened to good people, so be honest and explain and detail these issues in writing, and submit that information along with your loan application to determine if you qualify for a loan.
Lenders often ask for equity when qualifying for a loan, especially if the loan amount is large, such as to construct a new building for business or purchase a home. In these instances, the building or home itself can be the collateral, and equity is built by offering the lender a down payment. To qualify for a loan, be prepared to offer equity, either with a down payment or some type of collateral.
If your credit scores are high, and if you've never had any financial difficulties, qualifying for a loan should be a fairly simple process. If you've had financial challenges or extreme financial difficulties in the past, be prepared to offer an explanation of these problems to the lender when finding out if you qualify for a loan. Seek out a lender specializing in poor credit loans if your credit scores are too low for a conventional loan. You may find that by seeking these lenders, you'll easily qualify for a loan.
Regardless of your credit scores, always make sure that the loan payments fit into your current personal or business budget easily, and do this before determining if you qualify for a loan. Not making payments on time can result in adverse marks on your credit reports, reducing your credit scores and making it difficult to obtain future loans.


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S-Class history part III
• W 116 series
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, W 116 series (1972 to 1980)
A brand-new premium-class vehicle generation was presented to the public in September 1972. The first officially designated "Mercedes-Benz S-Class" – internal designation W 116 – replaced the W 108/109 series and was initially comprised of three models: the 280 S, 280 SE and 350 SE.
The 280 S and 280 SE models featured the six-cylinder engine M 110 with dual overhead camshafts that had made its debut in the W 114. Six months later the S-Class saloon was also offered with the larger 4.5-liter V8 engine in parallel to the 450 SL and 450 SLC. At the same time the 450 SEL was introduced, its wheelbase lengthened by an extra 100 millimetres; as with its predecessor models, the additional space served to increase legroom in the rear. The long version was also available from November 1973 as a 350 SEL and from April 1974 as a 280 SEL.
One noteworthy engineering innovation first featured as standard in the W 116 series saloons was the double-wishbone front suspension with zero-offset steering and anti-dive control, as tested originally in the C 111 experimental vehicle. This permitted further dynamic handling improvements. Rear suspension was essentially the same as the design that had by this stage been tried and tested over many years in the Stroke Eight models and which was also in use in the 350 SL. The 4.5-litre models were fitted with a coupled-link axle.
High level of security
In terms of passive safety, too, the S-Class was at the forefront of engineering. The variety of safety design features integrated for the first time into the 350 SL were of course included without exception in the S-Class saloons. The fuel tank, for example, was no longer positioned in the rear end but above the rear axle for protection in case of accident; in the interior, maximum protection was offered by the heavily padded instrument panel, yielding or recessed switches and levers, and a four-spoke safety steering wheel with impact absorber and broad padded boss. The most significant improvement over the predecessor series was the even stronger safety passenger cell with stiffened roof-frame design, high-strength rigid roof and door pillars and reinforced doors. By controlling the deformability of front and rear end it was also possible to improve considerably energy absorption in the front and rear crumple zones.
Special wind deflectors on the A-pillars guaranteed good visibility. In wet conditions these served as channels for dirty water, keeping the side windows clean in bad weather. Other safety features included wrap-around turn indicator lamps that provided good visibility even from the sides, and large rear lights, which offered good resistance against soiling thanks to their ribbed surface profile.
The Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9
In May 1975 the company presented the 450 SEL 6.9 – the new top model in the series and true successor to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3. The powerful 6.9-liter V8 engine, developed from the highly successful 6.3-liter unit, achieved an output of 286 hp (210 kW) and maximum torque of 56 mkg (549 Newton metres). The hydropneumatic suspension with self-levelling – featured for the first time in a Mercedes-Benz passenger car – guaranteed the utmost in ride comfort. Other special equipment included in the standard specification for the top-of-the-range model were the central locking system, air-conditioning and a headlamp wash/wipe system. As was the case with its direct predecessor, the 450 SEL 6.9 proved an immediate success; although it was more than twice as expensive as the 350 SE, a total of 7,380 units were built during its four-and-a-half year production period.
Between November 1975 and February 1976 the direct fuel injection system in the 2.8-liter, 3.5-liter and 4.5-liter injection engines was converted to fall in line with more stringent emissions standards now in force in most European countries. The electronically controlled Bosch "D-Jetronic" was abandoned in favour of the newly developed mechanically controlled Bosch "K-Jetronic". In all three cases conversion was achieved with only minor loss in output; at the same time, compression was slightly reduced in the 2.8-liter and 3.5-liter engines. For ease of maintenance these modifications also included breaker-less transistorized ignition and hydraulic valve clearance compensation for both V8 engines.
As with the 2.8-liter injection engine, compression was reduced also in the carburettor engine, similarly causing a slight decrease in output. Two years later, from April 1978, the original output was once again offered in all three models with injection engines. In contrast to the carburettor version, compression in the 2.8-liter injection unit was raised to its old value, and the previous output in the two V8 models was achieved largely by modifications to the exhaust system.
A diesel in the S-Class
In May 1978 the model range in the W 116 series was expanded even further. As the latest addition to the family, the 300 SD attracted just as much attention among connoisseurs as had done the 450 SEL 6.9 three years earlier – although it was positioned at the opposite end of the performance scale. For the first time in the history of this vehicle category, the new S-Class model was powered by a diesel engine. The 3.0-liter five-cylinder unit, that had proved so successful in the mid-range 240 D 3.0 and 300 D models, was given a turbocharger for its new role, enabling output to be increased to 85 kW (115 hp). Development of this unusual S-Class variant, which was offered exclusively in the USA and Canada, was begun with the aim of meeting the fuel consumption standards recently introduced by the US government. The most decisive factor here was the so-called Corporate Average Fuel Economy, an invention of the Carter administration, which denoted the average fuel consumption of all passenger car models in a manufacturer's range. By extending the range to include conventionally economical diesel models it was possible to bring the fleet's average fuel consumption under the legal limit.
A technical innovation of ground-breaking significance was offered as a world exclusive in the S-Class saloons of the W 116 series from fall 1978: The anti-lock brake system (ABS), developed in collaboration with Bosch, which guaranteed a vehicle's unrestricted steering response even under emergency braking and thus made a vital contribution to active safety. Today almost a commonplace and available even in small cars, at the time the market launch of ABS was seen as nothing short of sensational.
Safety of a rather different nature was offered by the armoured version of the W 116 series. Protection design underwent further improvements based on the sum of experience gained during development of the armoured 280 SEL 3.5. Taking the eight-cylinder models as a whole – the 350 SE, 350 SEL, 450 SE and 450 SEL – a total of 292 units were built as armoured vehicles for delivery to special customers, including many state institutions in Europe and overseas.
The successors to the first S-Class series – the W 126 models – were presented in September 1979 at the Frankfurt IAA. But that did not put an immediate end to the W 116 series; production was gradually phased out for each model between April and September 1980. Of the 473,035 units built in this model series, the last vehicle to leave the Sindelfingen plant was a 300 SD.
The W 116 series in the press
Auto, Motor und Sport, Germany, volume 2/1973, on the Mercedes-Benz 350 SE:
"The pleasure of driving a Mercedes 350 SE is sadly an expensive one and affordable only by a minority. This is regrettable, because for the considerable financial outlay one gets not only representation and a status symbol, but also more importantly a wealth of benefits that one would wish for in any car: A high degree of active safety and crashworthiness, perfected body design, outstanding comfort, large reserves of energy, effortless driving and exemplary craftsmanship. And all these highly desirable features come together to form an overall image in which one thing stands out above all – that this is one of the world's most perfect cars."
Car, England, June 1975, on the Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9: "A car of such speed and weight must have demonstrably good roadholding and handling, and this one is no disappointment in anything from a hairpin to a three-figure-bend: the suspension soaks up the bumps, the transmission is wonderfully smooth and admirably easy to control (either by a sensitive accelerator foot or a hasty hand at the lever), and the steering is servo-assisted in a way that highlights the nearly neutral responses of the vehicle."
Automobil Revue, Switzerland, May 15, 1975, on the Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9: "It is a real joy, given the present climate, to witness the launch of a car that offers the connoisseur the utmost in driving pleasure – and at any speed. The 6.9 is testimony not only to the optimistic outlook of those responsible for its design, but also to their having the courage of their convictions."
In September 1979, Daimler-Benz presented a new S-Class generation at the IAA in Frankfurt. The range of models available in the W 126 series was comprised initially of seven vehicles: Choice was from four engines (from the 2.8-liter six-cylinder carburettor unit with 115 kW/156 hp to the 5.0-liter V8 light-alloy engine with direct fuel injection and 176 kW/240 hp) and two body variants – in addition to the normal version, a lengthened variant, as had traditionally been the case with premium-segment saloons for generations. In this case, lengthening of the wheelbase by 140 millimetres was more apparent than otherwise and as usual the extra space served exclusively to increase legroom in the rear and the entry width for the rear doors.
In addition to improving ride comfort and safety, development of the new model series focused on decreasing energy consumption. The use of weight-reducing materials and an aerodynamic body optimized in the wind tunnel (cd= 0.37, compared with cd= 0.41 in the W 116 series) helped the new S-Class achieve a ten-percent reduction in fuel over its predecessor models. The two eight-cylinder engines of the predecessor series were replaced with two redesigned units with larger displacement and light-alloy crankcase. The 5.0-liter engine, which replaced the 4.5-liter cast iron unit, was already familiar as the power unit from the 450 SLC 5.0, while the 3.8-liter light-alloy engine was developed based on the long-serving 3.5-liter V8 with cast iron block. With both higher output and reduced weight, the new V8 engines could now achieve improved performance while at the same time using less fuel. The carburettor and injection versions of the 2.8-liter six-cylinder remained in the range unchanged.
Diesel for export
The W 126 series also saw development of a diesel version for export to the USA. Like its predecessors, the 300 SD Turbodiesel offered a turbocharged 3.0-liter five-cylinder engine, though with output now increased by ten hp (7.4 kW) to 125 hp (92 kW).
Chassis design was essentially the same as for predecessor models. The new S-Class saloons also featured a diagonal swing-axle at the rear and double-wishbone front suspension with zero-offset steering. The 5.0-litre models were again fitted with the coupled-link axle.
The body design incorporated state-of-the-art findings in safety research. Thanks to its new design principles the passenger compartment was now able to withstand the so-called "offset crash" unscathed at a speed of 55 km/h. The W 126-series saloons were the first production cars worldwide to meet the criteria of the frontal offset crash.
Many of the characteristic design elements of the S-Class are to be found beneath the waistline. For the first time, a Mercedes-Benz passenger car had no bumper bars in the classical sense, having instead generously proportioned plastic-coated bumpers that were seamlessly integrated into the car's front and rear aprons. Broad lateral protective strips made of plastic created a visual link between front and rear aprons, positioned at bumper height between the wheel arches.
A coupe joins the range
At the IAA in Frankfurt of fall 1981, two years after the debut of the W 126 series, an elegant coupe was added to the family, available only with eight-cylinder engines. Both V8 units underwent comprehensive revision as part of the recently initiated "Mercedes-Benz Energy Concept", a program geared to reducing fuel consumption and harmful emissions. In addition to an increase in compression, the list of improvements included camshafts with modified valve timing, air-bathed injection valves and electronic idle speed control. Camshafts with modified valve timing enabled maximum torque to be achieved at a lower engine speed and in the case of the 3.8-liter engine torque was even increased. This unit was subjected to particularly thorough revision: In order to achieve a more favourable volume-to-surface ratio, the bore was reduced and the stroke increased. The modified 3.8-liter V8 thus benefited from a slightly larger displacement. But by way of compensation for their significantly better fuel economy, the two eight-cylinder units were obliged to accept a minor drop in output. In both cases, rear axle ratios were tuned to meet the modified characteristics of the engines and were significantly longer. And the two six-cylinder units also saw a whole series of minor modifications that likewise led to fuel economies, even if these were less dramatic. These measures did not affect power output.
Four years after the launch of the Energy Concept the company carried out a comprehensive model refinement package, so that in September 1985, once again at the IAA in Frankfurt, it was able to introduce a completely revised S-Class line-up. Visual aspects were subjected to moderate revision; first and foremost this affected the bumpers and protective side moulding, but also the wheels, which were changed from 14 to 15 inches. This also brought with it a safety element, since it allowed larger brake discs to be fitted. Top priority, however, was give to the restructuring of the engine range.
Two newly-designed six-cylinder units, which had been premiered nine months earlier in the mid-range W 124 series, now replaced the trusty 2.8-liter M 110 engine. In the place of the carburettor version came a 2.6-liter direct injection unit, while the parallel-developed 3.0-liter unit became successor to the injection variant of the M 110. A new addition to the range was the 4.2-liter V8 engine, developed by increasing the bore of the 3.8-liter unit and now fitted to the S-Class saloon, the SEC coupe and the SL. The 5.0-liter engine was also modified. Now equipped with an electronic ignition system and the electro-mechanically controlled Bosch "KE Jetronic" injection system, it generated an output of 180 kW (245 hp).
5.6-liter displacement
The most spectacular innovation in the engine range was a 5.6-liter eight-cylinder unit, which was developed by lengthening the stroke of the 5.0-liter V8 and which unleashed an output of 200 kW (272 hp). If required, an even more highly compressed version was also available that delivered a mighty 221 kW (300 hp), although it was not possible to combine this unit with a closed-loop emission control system. But even without catalytic converter this so-called ECE version met emissions standards set down by the Economic Commission for Europe. The models fitted with this engine variant – the 560 SEL and 560 SEC – were in their day the most powerful Mercedes-Benz production cars ever built.
All variants in the revised model range – with the exception of the 560 SEL and 560 SEC in the ECE version – were available on request with a closed-loop emission control system with three-way catalytic converter. In each case the series version was the so-called "catalytic converter retrofit version", for which the vehicle was delivered without catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, but with the multi-functional mixture preparation and ignition system. These "retrofit versions" could be fitted with the closed-loop catalytic converter without difficulty at a later date. This gave customers maximum flexibility in choosing the moment to convert their vehicle – a not insignificant advantage, given that unleaded gasoline was not universally available at the time. From September 1986 the closed-loop catalytic converter was standard equipment on all Mercedes-Benz passenger car models with gasoline engines; the retrofit versions were available until August 1989 – with a corresponding price discount.
With the introduction of the new model range, the diesel model – which was still reserved exclusively for US export – was replaced by a modified variant. The new 300 SDL was presented with the additional space of the long version and featured an entirely new design of engine. This was based on the familiar 3.0-liter six-cylinder unit from the mid-range W 124 series, although this too was equipped with a turbocharger. The six-cylinder turbodiesel now delivered 110 kW (150 hp) – 44 kW (60 hp) more than the basic version without supercharger and almost 22 kW (30 hp) more than the five-cylinder engine of the predecessor model.
As was expected, the running gear of the facelifted models displayed no fundamental modifications. Nevertheless, the rear axle design was modified in a few details in order to improve ride comfort and reduce engine noise. In addition, all models in the W 126 series were now fitted with 15-inch wheels and larger brakes to match. The design of the optional light-alloy wheels – these were only standard equipment on the 560 SEL and 560 SEC – was updated to match those of the compact-class and mid-range model series.
The other stylistic modifications carried out on the improved models of the W 126 series not only served to update the design, but were also integrated for specific technical reasons. By lowering the aprons it was possible to further reduce front axle lift forces and improve airflow at the rear. This also had the effect of further enhancing directional stability and road adhesion when moving at speed, an aspect of considerable importance with respect to the performance of the new top-of-the-range 560 SEL.
The lateral protective strips were now smooth in design rather than grooved, and like the bumper system they reached down lower and included additional trim on the frame side members. As the 5.6-liter models came with wider 215/65 VR 15 tires as standard, unlike their lower-powered sister models, front apron and fender beading were modified in shape in order to create the necessary lateral clearance for the front wheels.
In September 1987, when the S-Class encountered an unusually chilly easterly wind in the form of the BMW 750 i, higher-performance variants of all V8 engines were introduced. Compression ratios in all cases were increased to 10:1, and additional measures were taken to improve performance by between six and ten percent depending on the model. The effect was even clearer in the case of the variants with catalytic converters: By optimizing the emission control equipment the designers succeeded in significantly reducing power loss due to the catalytic converter. The ECE version of the 5.6-liter V8 was discontinued without a replacement, since as a result of the treatment to increase output the catalytic converter retrofit version was now also capable of developing 221 kW (300 hp).
At the Paris Motor Show in September 1988, the model range was expanded to include the 560 SE from the W 126 series, thus making the 5.6-liter engine available in a saloon with conventional wheelbase.
A new diesel variant
From June 1989 a new variant with diesel engine was produced, although this too was only available in the USA. Production of the previous 300 SDL had already come to an end in September 1987. The 350 SDL model had a new 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine that had been developed by increasing the bore and stroke of the tried-and-tested 3.0-liter unit. The new turbodiesel was designed more for torque than output and, with exhaust gas recirculation and oxidation catalyst, generated 10 kW (14 hp) less than its predecessor in spite of the larger displacement. But the 350 SDL's 100 kW (136 hp) was more than adequate, especially given the speed limits that applied throughout the USA. Maximum torque was increased by almost 15 percent and was reached at just 2000/min. In June 1990 the 350 SD with a conventional wheelbase was introduced to go alongside the 350 SDL.
As was the case with the predecessor series W 116, the eight-cylinder W 126 models were also available as armoured variants. Protection design had been further perfected after intensive development work and a total of 1,465 units were produced. Two 500 SEL models are of particularly interest here, both with a wheelbase extended by 200 millimetres and roof raised by 30 millimetres. The first of these was built in January 1983 and served as an additional representational vehicle in the company's own car pool. The second was built on commission from the Vatican for the Holy Father and handed over to Pope John Paul II in August 1985.
As successors to the W 126 series, eight W 140 series saloons were introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991. Although the new models went into production only a month later, the plant continued to turn out saloons of the 126 series for export for a while. Production of most variants came to an end between August and October 1991, although the last few armoured models did not come off the production line until April 1992. During the entire 12-year production period a total of 818,036 saloons left the production lines in Sindelfingen, 97,546 of them with diesel engines. That made the W 126 the most successful premium-class series in the history of the company.
Auto, Motor und Sport, Germany, issue 22/1979, on the S-Class from the W 126 series: "On driving you quickly realise that at Daimler-Benz quietness is part of civil responsibility. Any mechanical noise – even with the six-cylinders – remains discreetly in the background. Moreover, it is nothing short of striking to note just how thoroughly the Mercedes developers have managed to eliminate wind noise."
Road & Track, USA, February 1980, on the S-Class of the W 126 series:
"Hurrying back through the woods over a rather bumpy stretch of road, I was reminded of how well a Mercedes rides and handles. A live-axle car could be made to do the latter, but not without scrambling your brains. The W 126 does a marvelous job at both tasks and stops quickly too."
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Germany, May 24, 1986, on the Mercedes-Benz 300 SE:
"The 300 SE holds its line like a ship on a fixed course. Any unevenness in the road surface is swallowed with ease by the springs and dampers. No other car achieves such a degree of comfort out of steel and rubber. The large steering wheel allows you to corner with caution as well as with joyful abandon. It does everything you want. The running gear reveals unusually high reserves of safety."
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6 Business Benefits You Can Get From Google Sheets
Many features
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Easily integrates with other Google products.
Many third-party add-ons are available
Are you using Google Sheets in your business? If not, you should be! Google Sheets offers several benefits that can help your business run more smoothly and efficiently.
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This quote from José N. Harris's book Mi Vida: A Story of Faith, Hope and Love, that's posted all over Facebook, is really making me think what life is all about.
We want to be happy of course, but Harris makes it seem as if anything but happiness has no real place in life. But . . . When someone dies, is that supposed to make us happy? When we have a painful or fatal disease, is that supposed to make us happy? When people all around us are suffering torments about which we can only guess, is that supposed to make us happy?
Are we supposed to walk away from children who don't make us happy or throw them out of the house and force them walk away from us? Are we supposed to abandon an aged parent that doesn't make us happy? Age changes people, and seldom for the better. In many cases, the elderly get mean and demanding and selfish, putting unbearable burdens on their caretaking children, but is that a reason to abandon them?
Are we supposed to walk away from people who need us because we can't handle their suffering? This happens all too often to people whose mates are dying, especially if it's a slow death, and it happened to me. At first, people were concerned and supportive, but as the dying continued for months and then years, people faded away because they couldn't handle my suffering. I couldn't walk away because I was tied to the pain and agony through love and caring for my dying mate, and that unhappiness became intensified when I found myself alone with no one to talk to because everyone else was concerned only with happiness. In fact, there was a note of disdain to those who walked away, as if somehow I brought the disaster on myself.
Perhaps it is understandable, this abandonment of people who are unhappy, but it's not very kind. It's not as if we chose to be unhappy — we had our trauma thrust upon us. We did the best we could to survive under appalling circumstances. Those who abandoned us couldn't deal with our unhappiness for the duration of a phone call, yet we had to deal with it every minute of every day. Was I supposed to be happy my life mate/soul mate was dying? Was I supposed to act as if my life were fun and games? I did what I could to find peace during those times, did what I could to separate my feelings from his. He was the one dying, after all. I only had to live.
It's ironic, actually, all this demand for happiness from Christians, for isn't the whole point of Christ that he suffered for us? He didn't come to Earth to be happy for us, but to suffer for us. So why our insistence on being happy?
I do think we need a certain amount of happiness, and it's our responsibility to be as happy as possible, but to just walk away from those who, through no fault of their own, cause us unhappiness seems a bit too self-centered to me. I do understand that we shouldn't have to deal with abusive situations or situations that destroy us, but a little unhappiness never hurt anyone.
Victor Frankl once said man finds happiness by helping others find theirs. Jesus paid the ultimate price so that believers could find true happiness. He may have suffered but He probably had fun too with friends. I doubt He is as serious as people make Him out to be.
I believe the idea is to be happy at Christmas and reflective at Easter. Christ was supposedly born on Christmas day. He supposedly suffered on Good Friday which is in Easter. (I say supposedly because the original dates were changed to make Christianity more popular).
I am not the happiest guy in the world but I do like to have the opportunity to make family and friends happy or at least happier at Christmas. I suppose part of the Christmas and New Year experience for me is to find things to be grateful for. I need hope to get myself over the hurdle of the beginning of yet another year. A lot of people probably feel the same way.
Then there are different views on happiness. Last year I was on the train furiously writing down ideas for a novel chapter when this guy asked me why I don't just take it easy and relax. I told him I was relaxed…sort of. In fact I was having my own brand of fun and I suppose happiness. Strange to some people but there you have it.
Pat you have hit on exactly how I am feeling right here at this very moment. I am starting into the 3rd year of being my husband's caregiver. This past year has been the hardest as there were several times when we called everyone to say the end was near only to have him pull through and continue to live…if that is what you want to call it! It sounds terrible when I put it that way, but what the heck. That is how it is. And I agree that going around on-line only to find all this happiness 'bullsh**' (pardon me) just makes me all that more angry at the state in which I find myself. It is not wonder the family and friends don't want to be around us anymore. I don't want to be around us either. But I thank you for having the grace to write that life just isn't all about Happiness. And even though I do call myself a Christian, I struggle with the very idea of why we are going through all this! I love your blog so much.
Paula, I'm sitting here trying to think of something wise to say in return, but all I can think of are those long days, weeks, months and now years that you've had to deal with an untenable situation, and my heart goes out to you. I'm glad that at least here, on this blog, you can tell the truth. Wishing you peace in this new year.
I know Jose personally, I don't think that quote means walk away from all things that make you unhappy, we all know we can't always do this in our life. What it means is eliminate what you can that doesn't make you happy. You get up every morning and you can decide is this going to be a good day or bad day, regardless of what happens. It's all in the perspective of how you look at life. I suffered terribly through many things. I still get up every morning and decide it's a good day and I want to be happy, without walking away from everything or everyone.
Good to know, Shannon. People kept sending me this quote, expecting me to dump everything that makes me unhappy, and it just didn't make sense.
To be honest, I don't know if we could be happy just walking away from everything that brings us unhappiness. Grief and sorrow help crack open our hearts and allow them to eventually accept even more happiness and love. Ignoring other people's distress can only bring us more unhappiness because of what it says about us as humans. And overcoming problems helps bring satisfaction and a greater ability to cope. There are many important aspects life, not just happiness — compassion, acceptance, striving, honor, kindness to name a few.
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Happy New Year, and happy first Wordless Wednesday of 2014! Is everyone still enjoying holiday treats?
Wow...that all looks so yummy!! Happy New Year!!
Oh, come on. You know treats don't last very long around here. We're just hanging out, awaiting the 6" to 10" of snow we're slated to get between now and Friday! Happy New Year to all of the Lapdogs and their Humans!


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Congo Gorilla Forest Celebrates 10 Years and $10.6 Million Raised for Central African Parks
Exhibit Turns 7 Million Visitors into Conservationists The Bronx Zoo Congo Gorilla Forest Exhibit Showcases How Zoo and Global Conservation Field Work Can Make a Difference Together Come Celebrate with the Gorillas: Educational and Fun Activities Scheduled in June and July Bronx, NY – June 24, 2009 – WCS announced today that the Bronx Zoo's Congo Gorilla Forest, celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, has raised more than $10.6 million which has gone directly to fund the c...
WCS's Teens For Planet Earth Education Initiative 2009 Service Awards Announced
Bronx, NY, June 19, 2009 – The Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) education initiative, Teens for Planet Earth, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Service Awards, which recognize teens around the world for service-learning projects that demonstrate their commitment to the environment. Winners of the Gold Service Awards include:Aquatic Life Group Location: Mbeya, East Rungwe, TanzaniaTeam Members: Lutufyo Abel, Ipyana Adamson, Joseph Ambele, Elikana Hezrom, Bupe Jackson, Pyelesya S...
WCS Says Key to Saving Mountain Gorillas Is to Save the Guards that Protect Them
Park rangers still need support in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo NEW YORK (January 7, 2009)— Protecting gorillas in Virunga National Park relies on supporting the rangers who have already sacrificed much to save the park's mountain gorillas and other wildlife, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society, which has pledged $15,000 in support for the park guards and their families. In the latest bout of insecurity in the war-torn region of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the park...
WCS Says the Key to Saving Mountain Gorillas Is Saving the Guards that Protect Them
Protecting gorillas in Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, relies on supporting the rangers who have sacrificed much to save the mountain gorillas and other wildlife. WCS has pledged $15,000 to help support the park guards and their families.
Wild Conservations Society Facilitates Agreement Between Rwanda and Burundi to Protect Largest Mountain Forest Block in East Africa
Two East African nations agree to safeguard home of endangered chimpanzeesand rare and unusual primates. New York (September 15, 2008) – The Wildlife Conservation Society announced that it has facilitated an agreement between the two nations of Rwanda and Burundi to safeguard the largest remaining block of mountain forest in East Africa.The agreement, which was signed in Huye, Rwanda on September 10th, will help improve conservation in Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park and Burundi's Kibira National...
Chimp Eden
WCS facilitates an agreement between Rwanda and Burundi to protect the largest mountain forest block in East Africa—home to chimpanzees, owl-faced monkeys, and other endangered primates.
Good News for Gorillas
A recent census conducted by WCS and other groups found that Uganda's endangered mountain gorillas have increased in number, thanks in part to a thriving ecotourism program.
Good News for Great Ape
With support from WCS, the government of Cameroon creates the world's first sanctuary exclusively for the Cross River gorilla, the rarest of the four gorilla subspecies.
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With pancake day just 1 sleep away, we thought we'd share a few of our favourite recipes for pancakes. Whether you've got a sweet tooth, or you're more of a savoury fan – we've got something for everyone.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we thought we'd share some delicious recipes, helping you offer your customers something delicious to treat their loved ones to.
Now that January is over and we're well into 2019 already, we thought we'd look back on an eventful month for Lomond Foods – what a great way to start the year!
It's almost here…time to cuddle up to your one-and-only and treat them right!
You can now order our lovely Heart-Shaped Empire Biscuits, just in time for Valentine's day.
Heart-shaped biscuits with a cutout, sandwiched with fruity jam and finished with pink and white fondant icing. These are ideal for a coffee shop special, served along with a cuppa or a nice end to a meal alongside a coffee.
Priced at £9.60 for a box of 12 – just 80p a biscuit – these are a great way to bring some lovin' to your customers.
While we're on the subject of Cake, how about a showcase day all about our sweet treats? We're hosting a showcase day at our Bakery in Thornliebank on March 13th. Our usual showcase days cover everything food-to-go as well as a tour of our Glasgow depot, but we wanted our customers to get the full Cake experience this time around.
As well as a tour of our bakery and a Cake-based presentation you'll also get to try as many of our Cakes as you can from our display. So whether you're looking at loaf cakes for your cafe, traybakes for your snack van, or show-stopping triple-layer cocktail cakes for your coffee shop – we've got you covered.
To order our love heart empires, or find out more about our showcase days, speak to our team on 0141 353 6777 or contact your sales rep.
To celebrate the launch of our new Cake website and some delicious new products, we're holding a ra-ra day for telesales, with great deals on new Cake products.
Our new Eton Mess Traybake is only £7.80 – that's just 65p per portion. Crumbly shortbread base, with a layer of fruity jam, meringue pieces and raspberry pieces, topped with luxurious white chocolate. The perfect twist on a classic favourite.
The Lemon Drizzle Traybake is another classic flavour combo and available for only £5.99 per tray – that's just 42p per portion. Soft, lemon & poppyseed sponge, drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup and finished off with a swirl of icing. Light, delicious and perfect with a cuppa!
Keep your customers (and cupid) happy this Valentine's Day: the return of our Love Heart Empire Biscuits. A classic favourite, made even more LOVELY. Two love-heart shaped shortbread biscuits, sandwiched with fruity jam and topped off with white icing and pink stripes. £9.60 for a box of 12 – just 80p per biscuit!
We might have been speaking a lot about vegan and vegetarian diets recently (check out our social channels if that's more your bag) – but don't worry – we're still committed to offering a huge range of butchery products – from poultry and beef, to game and lamb – we've got everything you need.
To help keep you informed, we've created a handy guide to cuts of beef. This guide covers everything from head to tail -the occasional cut might not be listed on our product list but if it's on this diagram – we can get it for you!
We've also included a handy guide to which cuts of beef are best for roasting – that's on page 26 along with some suggested sides – we like to do things a bit differently here at Lomond!
If you're looking for help with the best way to cook certain cuts of meat, you can speak with our highly trained sales team. We have a wealth of knowledge across the teams – from buying to telesales and our sales reps – we're sure to help you no matter what you're query.
For more information on our range of butchery products, speak with your sales rep, or call the team on 0141 353 6777.
As many of you will be aware, here at Lomond we have our very own bakery, specialising in cakes, traybakes and scones – distributing those all over Scotland and the UK.
On pages 10-13 of our 2019 brochure, we've got our full Cake listing, as well as a double page spread on some creative new products and delicious triple-layered cocktail cakes – don't worry, they're alcohol free!
Our range is constantly expanding, thanks to our in-house NPD team and under the watchful eye of the bakery boss, Lauren, the Cake team hand make all our bakes to the best possible standard.
Some notable new additions include our bundt cakes – mini versions of the classic bake, available in 4 different flavours, each as popular and lip-smackingly yummy as the next – Lemon Drizzle & Poppyseed; Chocolate & Walnut; Cherry Bakewell and Raspberry & Coconut.
The cocktail cakes are inspired by classic cocktails, using only natural flavourings and not a drop of alcohol in sight! You can choose from – Gin, Lemon & Lime; Strawberry Bellini; White Russian and Blueberry Mojito – a difficult choice if we say so ourselves.
Keep your eyes peeled for many seasonal treats including halloween crispies, love heart empires for valentines day and easter slices – complete with chocolate eggs.
Whatever your sweet treat needs may be, you can be sure to find a solution from Lomond and Cake.
To find out more, speak to your sales rep, or call the team on 0141 353 6777.
This morning we're continuing our look inside the 2019 product brochure – this time, focussing on our food-to-go sandwich concepts.
You'll find everything you need to know about our range of tasty lunchtime eats on pages 8-9.
We have 3 ranges of sandwich concepts to choose from, each aimed at a different consumer, helping you take advantage of every opportunity. These are all designed to be made in advance, then kept in the fridge so your customers can grab and go – helping you manage staffing, time and reducing the queues during the lunchtime rush! All of our ranges come with their own POS, detailing calorie and nutritional information, as well as build guides – these are step-by-step guides, with pictures, meaning anyone of your staff can pick up the manual and create perfect results every time.
The Most Wanted range includes classic flavours, such as Tuna Mayo, Chicken Mayo & Bacon and BBQ Pulled Pork, served on either a malted wheat baguette or a white baguette. Our Most Wanted range is also a part of the offering for our food-to-go all-in-one solution, giving you a complete set up to start offering food to go in your business.
Eat the World features flavours from across the globe: our team travelled the world to bring you the tastiest eats and breads from the USA, Australia and beyond. Flavours include the vegetarian Hot Falafel – spicy roquito peppers with falafel, yoghurt, jalapeños and avocado; The Aussie – turkey, avocado, beetroot and spinach and the PPP – BBQ pulled pork on our pretzel bun, with coleslaw and pickles.
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread showcases some of our more inventive breads, such as our focaccia sheet, filled with salami, mozzarella, pesto, sun blush tomatoes and rocket; our beetroot wrap, filled with cajun chicken and peppers – guaranteed to be an eye-catcher!
If you want to find out more about any of our sandwich ranges, Nom Stop, or any of our other food to go products – you can speak with your sales rep, or call the office on 0141 353 6777.


Summary: Learn how to use a hand plane, how to plane a piece of wood and using a plane safely.
A plane is used in carpentry for shearing thin layers of wood from the surface of the timber you are working on. This is usually to gain a very delicate shape in the timber, achieved more subtly than with a saw or other cutting tool. Planes are incredibly easy tools to work with, which have an adjustable blade to suit the thickness you want to remove from the timber surface.
It is important that the blade of the plane is sharp otherwise you will find shaving the wood much harder. A sharpening stone or 220 grit sand paper can do the job.
You also need to check the angle of the blade before you start. The blade should opened to the angle that corresponds with the depth you want to shave the wood at. If you have the blade opened too wide, it could get jammed in the wood, and conversely, if it's not opened wide enough, it will take very little, requiring more effort.
In order to adjust the blade, you can loosen the nut that holds the lateral lever behind the blade.
Once satisfied the blade is at the correct angle and completely even, position the plane onto the timber facing the direction you want to shave. Make sure the blade is pressed firmly down onto the timber as you run it along the length of timber. This is done by pressing down on the knob at the front of the plane as you slide it forward.
Once you reach the end of the length of timber, keep the plane flat on the surface, but apply the pressure to the rear of the plane as you slide it back to its original position. Then simply repeat the process until you have shaved enough timber to complete the job.


Child Protection Alliance (CPA) in collaboration with 'Save the Children International,' on Wednesday 16 August 2017, held a days' budget validation analysis at a local resort in Bijilo. This budget validation analysis, focused on the National budget as well as the budgets of the three Local Government Authorities of Kanifing, Brikama and Basse. The programme was funded by 'Save the Children'.
"This occurs in private and public spheres, including homes, schools, and institutions of care, at work and in communities. Children are exposed to many risks such as sexual violence, child marriage, physical and humiliating punishment, harmful traditional practices, among others," she said.
She concluded by saying that the Government of the day, is highly committed to the protection of her children from all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation. "We have laws such as the Children's (Amendment) Act 2016, Tourism Offences Act 2003, the Women's (Amendment) Act 2015 and the Domestic Violence Act 2013 amongst others, to protect children,'' She said.
"We must take a step further to ensure the required resources are mobilized for effective implementation and enforcement. There should be budgetary allocations to ensure the implementation of the economic, social and cultural rights of children to the maximum and this is mandatory on all state parties under Article 4 of the CRC,'' Mr. Dabo said.
He said children's rights cannot be fully realized without effective, transparent and accountable governance mechanisms to contribute to improving service delivery mechanisms; that budget transparency, enables the examination of resources destined for child-sensitive policies and programs. Corruption, which results from a lack of transparency, accountability and the misuse or misappropriation of funds by those making decision at different levels, is widespread in social services as well as in public utilities.


A great phone that i will never forget !!! It's a little part of my life !!! Thanks a lot !!!
this spacefone is the new dyson and even ronaldinhio has got one. WHY DONT THE GIRLS LIKE, HELP ME OUT? the next phone im buying is the 3310, as samsung has given me enough in my life.
this is THE mobile phone.
does this phone have a USB?
dam good phone and very popular for its day. was known to my mates as " the phone that looked like a wasing machine" but hey it was the coolest phone on the planet back then. i loved this phone very much and Samsung to me have only gone from strength to strength after this little gem. well done samsung!
can i change the body of this phone.
Ive bought this fone when it first came out...($800AUD)! the design of it caught me coz at the time flips were not the standard fones. The dual screen was amazing and it was so compact and cute. but i have to admit the battery kinda sucked from day1...the slim batt lasted me at the most 2days. however it was the first fone despite being monocoloured, to have not such a pixelated screen. there were grades of darkness and the backlight was perfect, it didint hurt my eyes at all when msging in the dark. i dont regret getting this fone coz it was simply funki and fresh.
y would u buy this phone now?it was released years ago and ther is much better available now!
Samsung A300 is what I call an 'ok' phone its a good size a good weight andof course its a flip phone! I have always wanted a flip phone but didn't want to have to pay a large amount of money for one. So this was obviously my ideal phone. Its only faults are that it doesn't have any games, it is not a colour phone, and I find the font to large for my liking. On a scale of 1/10 I would rate the Samsung A300, 6/10.
to my opinuon this phone is not good, i bought it and after charging it for six hours and start using, it lasted for one week and stopped working. when i put on charger it only blink and could not be charge any more.
Superb phone, very nice and compact, love the led especially the way it changes from green to red when you have a missed event like a text message.Classic!
Compact and had all that i needed at the time. Very annoying that if you pause and say talk to someone or get distracted whilst writing a text, it disappears! Doesn't even go into outbox.Other than that its fine. Flashing light when you have a text or missed call is a big plus point!
I like the phone, it simple and it ok and that's what am using. And for those that complain of Games and Ring tones, whatever. I guess they need a game boy or a stereo tape for games and sounds. Be mature, make calls, and LOVE SAMSUNG phones.
This is a really rubish phone...honestly!
I LLLLLOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE this phone it is so stylish and sheek i don't know how i would live without it!


Written by Ann Whitford Paul, this colorful story is a fun, Southwestern adaptation of the story The Little Red Hen. While I'm not always a fan of retelling stories, this one I really liked. Iguana and her friends decide to throw a party on Saturday. Each day Iguana asks her friends, a rabbit, turtle, and snake, to help with a party chore and each day they have a reason why they can't. On the day of the party, Iguana explains can't greet the guests and have it be "their" party since they didn't do any of the work. The friends feel so bad that after Iguana goes to sleep they clean up the party mess and make amends.
I really like how my girls could see how upset Iguana was getting. Every time we read the story, they say "Iguana is getting mad because they aren't helping." What a great message!
I also like that the book introduces Spanish words in a way that is evening to understand. The days of the week and animals' names are all in Spanish as well as some other easy words and phrases. But the English word or a picture is also used so that children can easily see what the word means. It's a fun way to expose children to Spanish, whether you want them to learn the actual words or just see that there are other languages out there.


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News|Elections
Tunisia's parliamentary elections at a glance
Tunisians head to the polls to elect 217 new members of parliament, a week before voting in a new president.
Over 15,000 candidates, running on more than 1,500 lists, are competing for 217 seats [Hassene Dridi/AP]
Published On 5 Oct 20195 Oct 2019
Tunisians head to the polls on Sunday to elect their representatives at the popular assembly, in the second such vote since the 2011 revolution.
The contest for the 217-member chamber comes three weeks after the first round of a presidential election, which saw two relative outsiders garner the most ballots and advance to a runoff vote, which will take place on October 13.
Here, Al Jazeera takes a look at the candidates and the issues on Sunday's vote, as well as the importance of parliament to Tunisia's political system.
Who's running for office?
Tunisia has 220 registered political parties, but only 10 of them are fielding candidates in all 33 districts.
Among those are former ruling coalition partners Nidaa Tounes and Ennahdha, two parties that in the last election in 2014 won a majority of votes and helped form a national unity government.
During its time in office, the coalition government came under heavy criticism after largely failing to address the country's economic woes, with the unemployment rate hovering above 15 percent and rising to more than 30 percent in the marginalised interior regions.
Some analysts believe the advance of two political novices – constitutional law professor Kais Saied and detained populist Nabil Karoui – to the second round of voting in the country's presidential election signalled Tunisians' frustration with establishment parties.
A 2019 survey by the International Republican Institute found that 70 percent of the population distrusted political parties, while 59 percent somewhat or greatly distrusted parliament.
Notwithstanding Saied's lead in the presidential poll, independent candidates have seen their share of the vote increase over the years.
In 2018 local elections, they won 33 percent of the vote, beating Ennahdha and Nidaa Tounes's 29 percent and 22 percent, respectively.
More than seven million people are eligible to vote on Sunday, roughly two-and-a-half million more than last year's local polls.
How important is parliament?
Power has historically been concentrated in the hands of the presidency.
Following the 2011 uprising, Tunisians opted for a mixed parliamentary-presidential system with the latter's role largely confined to foreign affairs and defence.
Under the terms of the 2014 constitution, parliament is charged with nominating a prime minister, who is then tasked with forming a government and running day-to-day affairs.
In recent years, friction between the late President Beji Caid Essebsi and Prime Minister Youssef Chahed led to policy initiatives being delayed on numerous occasions and fuelled resentment of this "hybrid" system.
How are MPs elected?
Tunisia's closed-list electoral system means that voters cast their ballot in favour of a single list in their home districts.
Independent candidates can still run for office but must present their candidacies as part of a wider list, alongside that of a party or other independents.
A party would need to secure 109 seats to govern on its own, but such a result seems unlikely under Tunisia's current proportional representation system.
Of the 1,572 confirmed lists, 687 are party lists, 722 are independent and 163 are coalition.
Seats are awarded in accordance with the proportional representation principle – for example, if a party wins 80 percent of the vote in a 10-member district, it will be granted eight of the seats available; if it wins 70 percent, it will get seven of the seats, and so on.
What have parties promised?
Both Ennahdha and Karoui's Qalb Tounes, or Heart of Tunisia, parties are running on an anti-establishment platform.
Rachid Ghannouchi, Ennahdha's leader, has sought to cement his party's association with Saied, a fiercely independent academic who advocates radical decentralisation of power and the right to remove elected officials during their mandate.
"The only revolutionary force now is Ennahdha, which faces off with a counter-revolutionary rival Qalb Tounes, which represents the old regime. Both forces are on the lead and with no one else in between," he said.
Karoui, on the other hand, has promised to address the needs of those most vulnerable.
The media magnate's philanthropic initiatives, broadcast on his Nessma TV channel, have won him a big following across the country.
If given a majority, his party's priority will be to enact legislation to combat poverty.
But such a result is highly unlikely, and with both Ennahdha and Qalb Tounes refusing to enter a coalition government with one another, there are fears of yet another political crisis.
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