Osmocote Start offers a good fertilizer for annual plants with a short growth cycle, such as violets, primulas, impatiens and marigolds. It is also ideal for salt-sensitive vegetable crops and cuttings that have difficulty with rooting.
Safe to use, no salt stress.
Better development of roots and crop color.
Very efficient due to greatly reduced leaching.
No de-mixing of nutrients; every granule contains all the required elements.
Osmocote Start offers a good fertilizer program for annual plants with a short growth cycle, such as violets, primulas, impatiens and marigolds. Osmocote Start is also ideal for more salt-sensitive vegetable crops and cuttings that have more difficulty with rooting.
In contrast with traditional fertilizers, Osmocote Start avoids the risks of an excessive salt level; your crop will always receive the right nutrients. The high potassium level of Osmocote Start ensures compact and even growth.
Osmocote Start can be mixed and topdressing is possible as long as you ensure that no granules remain on the leaves.
The above mentioned recommended rates are based on unfertilized substrates. Please be aware that these are general recommendations. Specific situations such as use in tunnels, green-houses, or specific climate conditions require adjustments. This product is not recommended for dibbling. Contact your ICL Specialty Fertilizers advisor for more detailed advice.


The orchid Spiranthes ovalis at Pleasant Valley Conservancy.
Spiranthes ovalis is a relatively uncommon member of the Orchid family. In Wisconsin it is a Special Concern species with a C value of 10.
The Wisconsin Herbarium has a few collections made some years ago, all from Grant County, and a population was also recorded in 2013 from Waukesha County. (See Carter and Pace paper in The Michigan Botanist, Vol. 52, pp 105-108.) The Wisconsin Natural Heritage Inventory also shows this species in a few other counties in southwestern Wisconsin. However, all of the sites where this species has been observed are very small, making conservation of this species the highest priority.
In a recent visit to PVC, Scott Weber and Muffy Barrett of Bluestem Farm discovered S. ovalis in our bur oak savanna.
This small population, 7 plants, was almost buried among tallgrass savanna, but the tiny plants were erect and healthy.
Later Kathie and I discovered another small population (4 plants), also among the bur oak savanna.
More sites may well be present, but because of the tall lush grass and forbs at this time of year, it is difficult to search for such tiny plants. You have to stumble on them.
According to the Wisconsin DNR, this species is found in "open bur oak-shagbark hickory forests on dolomite". This is exactly the habitat where the PVC populations were found.
We had seen Spiranthes plants a few years ago but thought they were the more common S. cernua. It took a visit from Scott Weber, an orchid expert, to recognize what we had.
The Labor Day field trip at Pleasant Valley Conservancy has become a tradition. The first Labor Day trip was held in the 2005 and we have held one every year since. See this link for photos of earlier trips. This year the trip was on Sept 5 2016.
Labor Day is an ideal time for a prairie trip, because the warm season grasses are in full flower and the fall forbs provide lots of color. The weather is still good. Also, most people don't have to work!
2016 Labor Day field trip at the Overlook. The warm season grasses are in full flower.
This year we had 35 people. Some were repeaters, a few who come every year, but lots were new, who have either heard about PVC from friends, TPE or MAS websites, or perhaps from our Facebook page.
One tradition which Kathie has maintained is seed collecting. Those interested are given a sandwich bag and given the chance to collect one of the savanna grasses (bottle brush, silky rye, or riverbank rye) whose seeds are still ripe for collecting. Some people have never collected seeds before and discover how easy it is. Others are "old hands" and are happy to help out.
The Overlook shown in the photo is an ideal spot. It's fairly remote (for this part of the world), is reached after a good long walk, and in one location shows all of the habitats of PVC: wetland, wet prairie, mesic prairie, dry prairie, bur oak savanna, and oak woodlands (if you turn around and look the other way). Many of the bur oaks here are over 200 years old! And there is a Leopold Bench to sit on.
This location demonstrates very well ecologist John Curtis' "continuum" concept.
To the south there is a view of Blue Mounds, and to the north the bluffs on the other side of the Wisconsin River are visible.
This is also an historic location, because the last battle of the Blackhawk War, which opened up Wisconsin to settlement, took place in this area. The U.S. Army was stationed at Fort Blue Mounds, and the soldiers marched down County F past PVC on their way to what is now called Blackhawk Ridge, where the battle was held.


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January 16, 2019, 12:39 PM ET
Lisa Vanderpump and Lala Kent Are Caught in a "Delicate Balancing Act" with James Kennedy
One is his boss, one is his friend. They don't want to desert the Vanderpump Rules DJ.
Lala Kent Is Here to Support James Kennedy in Whatever Way He Needs
James Kennedy adds a lot to SUR with his DJ gig, See You Next Tuesday, and adds a lot to Vanderpump Rules with his antics. But after Katie Maloney-Schwartz gave Lisa Vanderpump an ultimatum — James or Katie — Lisa decided to fire James to show she stands with women. Katie's recovering from some body-image issues and if she wants to wear disco shorts, she's gonna wear disco shorts, dammit.
James admittedly has problems with alcohol, and has had periods of sobriety where we have seen his life drastically improve. But weighed down with the burden of caring for his mother, Jacqueline Georgiou, his father, and his brothers, James sometimes takes a dive into the black hole where he calls women fat and whores then wakes up to face Lisa's wrath and promises he won't be "naughty" any longer.
Are Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz Having a Baby?
Then there's the situation with Lala Kent, James' former BFF; they joked around and made music together and appeared to be on the right track again (after James called Lala's man fat and then apologized, blaming it on the alcohol).
It's a dilemma for sure. James works hard and means well, then, well, next thing you know you're fat, your man's fat, and, poof, James has no job.
How can you give tough love but also not totally abandon someone you care about?
Sobriety coach Thomas McAlinden, who suffered from his own addiction for years and was able to get sober, now helps families in crisis due to a loved one's alcohol or drug abuse, or other negative behaviors. He tells Personal Space that Lisa and Lala are now in a "delicate balancing act" while trying to practice tough love with James, but still be there for him.
"For example, with younger people who come from wealthy families, parents use tough love as a bargaining tool. They threaten to cut off the kids from the financial cord that sustains them," McAlinden explained. Much like Lisa did by cutting off James' job.
"Sometimes it's effective, sometimes not," he added. " Most of these kids are not able to be self-sufficient and it can motivate them to get help."
He said it's incredibly hard for most people to make the decision to "cut off" or not talk to friends and family members who struggle with alcohol or drugs. "If the people who are cut off die from addiction, the guilt and regret the family members would have is immense," McAlinden said, adding, "Not talking to an addict can push them over the edge into total hopelessness and despair. Sometimes it pushes them to reach out for help. Sometimes not."
He urges those who are trying out tough love to reach out for help themselves as well, because an addict can hurt those close to themselves too, and Al-Anon can help friends and families.
"After years of living with an alcoholic or addict, friends and families get burnt out and exhausted," McAlinden said. "My own family went through it. When I was 18 I found my older brother dead in bed from an overdose. He was 25. I didn't get sober until I was 28."
As for Lisa, if you're the boss of someone who exhibits irresponsible drinking behavior, "you are in a very bad situation."
"Especially if you're on good terms with the person," he noted. "Making the decision to terminate their employment must be difficult. But, sometimes losing a good job can be the final straw that gets someone to admit they need help."
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Nollywood actress, and mother of one Tonto Dikeh and her estranged husband Olakunle Churchill subtly shades each other on Instagram.
Tonto wrote, "It's xmas time the yahoo boys and politicians are Renewing their blood oath..Donnt ask me how I know, I lived with one…May God expose all these Humans ijn, Amen… btw they better beat the names of his client who ordered those human parts… Disgusting Fellows, they deserve no mercy but damn it GOD IS A MERCIFULLY GOD".
Tonto Dikeh also celebrated her son on Instagram, but also shaded his father who she called a 'mistake'.


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Pilotis är, i den funktionalistiska arkitekturen, ett pelarstöd, ofta utfört i armerad betong. Pelarna är bärande och lyfter ofta upp hela våningsplan för att på så sätt frigöra yta under en byggnad och uppnå en kontrastverkan mellan byggnaden och marken. Detta drag utvecklade och använde sig den fransk-schweiziske arkitekten Le Corbusier av i sina tidiga byggnader, exempelvis Villa Savoye. Förekomsten av pilotis var en av de fem grundstommarna för god arkitektur, enligt Le Corbusier.

Externa länkar

Le Corbusier
Funktionalistisk arkitektur
Byggnadsdetaljer

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What do I have to take account of when choosing an offer?
The budget you have; the speed of your connection and the data volume you download; the need to use the Internet outside your home location; the provider and the quality of his helpdesk.
Do I need mobile Internet?
What kind of helpdesk do I need?


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Q: runtime error (SIGSEGV) i would be happy to know why i got this error for the problem http://www.codechef.com/problems/AXR1P2 in codechef.com and my code is...
#include<stdio.h>
#include<stdlib.h>
int main()
{
int *num=0,n=0,i=0,max=0;char *s="";
int sum[9]={1,5,14,20,25,31,32,38,39},dsum[9]={1,7,8,14,19,25,26,32,33},unitdig=0;
do
{
  gets(s);
*(num+i)=(int)atoi(s);
i++;
}while(*s!='#');
max=i;
for(i=0;i<max-1;i++)
{
 n=*(num+i);
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  unitdig=33*(n/10-1)+39+dsum[(n%10)-1];
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  unitdig=sum[(n%10)-1];
   printf("%d\n",unitdig%10);
}
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return 0;}

A: Several errors:
char * s = "";
...
gets(s);

you are trying to read into  a string literal, you want:
char s[SOMESIZE];

And you have not initialised num to point to anything, so at:
*(num+i)=(int)atoi(s);

you are dereferencing a null pointer. There are probably other issues - these are two I spotted (almost) immediately.

A: You have an int pointer (num) that does not point to an allocated space. Any access to this pointer will lead to unexpected behavior.

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The amount of borrowing that leasing displaces. Firms that do a lot of leasing are curtailed in their debt capacity.
The reduction in a company's ability to borrow because it leases its assets. While debt displacement occurs when a company receives income from its leases, it prevents the company from using those assets as collateral for a loan. Debt displacement can be detrimental, depending on the nature of the business and how much income the leases bring.


We are looking for personality!
WE accept the challenge and see it as our mission to supervise young people and we are committed to supporting them in their vocational training.
YOU are socially motivated, people can rely on YOU and YOU assume responsibility not only for yourself, but for others as well.
WE treat everyone fairly and respectfully and we see ourselves as a partner for new young professionals. We have a positive attitude toward work. Friendly yet respectful interaction with colleagues is important to us.
YOU are curious and are open to new experiences.
WE ensure that you receive quality training, we inspire you and provide you support and security.
YOU are committed to successfully completing your training and play an active role in the process.
WE offer the best possible basic conditions for your training (e.g. through the use of training plans) and have short decision paths.
YOU show personal commitment and initiative and are courteous and respectful to supervisors, employees, customers, business partners and other trainees.
WE provide state-of-the-art, structured and extensive dual vocational training. Our ultimate goal is to ensure the need for qualified specialists and to comply with our social obligation of offering young people a good start to their careers.
WE focus on personalities. Every new young professional is an individual. In addition to technical qualifications, this individual also develops as a person, and learns to work in an environment of respect with and among colleagues. We try to create the freedom needed to foster a sense of self-fulfilment, purpose and creativity in our daily work.
YOU question, reflect and view constructive criticism as a form of motivation and an incentive.
WE advise trainees when difficulties arise, provide constructive feedback and encourage them to take responsibility for their own actions.
OUR GOAL is to instil the desire to learn in all of our trainees, to allow them to actively participate in the business process and to offer additional training opportunities.


Putting your adult needs first will help preserve your physical and mental longevity for those you care about most. Parents should be more attentive to how they feel and where they feel it.
Speaking recently on the radio program "Democracy Now," physician Gabor Maté warned that the stress we put our bodies through can have a very real impact on our physical and mental health. "Maté says the majority of his patients have cheery dispositions, exhibit no observable anger, put everyone's needs before their own and are usually extremely self-critical. These patients also have difficulty setting personal boundaries with others; it is very hard for them to say 'no.'" These qualities are what too many adults associate with being good parents to their children.
Being a "good enough" parent, which means preserving sufficient self-compassion to fulfill your own adult needs, will help prolong your physical health and make you a better parent. To be a "good enough" parent, try eliminating should from your vocabulary, e.g. "I should stay up all night just to wash the dishes and do the laundry"; as mindfulness is a good way to take care of yourself, try to notice what you are feeling and where you are feeling it; consider what problems you can set aside until you've enjoyed life a little; and realize that self-care is not an indulgence but a way to preserve yourself for those who you care about most.


In this passage, the Lord establishes the principle of personal responsibility. While the sinfulness of a nation or family has an effect on those in those social systems, it is still the responsibility of the individual to find their own way to a place of righteousness. Additionally, the principal of finishing what you start is true as well. Finishing well is essential to eternal salvation. Don't start and quit. Don't begin well and end poorly. If you begin well and fail to finish, you lose. But if you begin horribly and then repent and follow Christ, you are redeemed and free of your guilt and shame. Finish well!
The definition of repentence is turning. A 180 degree change. Eschewing evil and sin and aspiring to righteousness and holiness. Changing your destination from hell to heaven. Changing your allegiance from Satan and his minions to God and His holy angels. Hating sin and loving God. God is not unfair in requiring holiness all your days. His standard is right! However, in our setting in 2018, we have the glorious privilege to take on the holiness of God through the sacrifice and blood of Jesus Christ. While the Israelites were called upon to perform and offer sacrifices, we are called to commit to holiness and appropriate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The only way to holiness is through Jesus Christ. Therefore, turn and live!


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Thu, 10.02.1958
Guinea Gains its Independence From France
*On this date in 1958, Guinea gain its independence from France.
Self-governing occurred 74 years after the 1884 invasion from the Berlin Conference, the highpoint of white-European competition for territory in Africa, a process commonly known as the Scramble for Africa. That year the French Fourth Republic collapsed due to political instability and its failures in dealing with its colonies, especially Indochina and Algeria.
The founding of a Fifth Republic was supported by the French people, while French President Charles de Gaulle made it clear in August 1958 that France's colonies were to be given a stark choice between more autonomy in a new French Community or immediate independence in the referendum to be held on September 28, 1958.
The other colonies chose the former but Guinea under the leadership of Ahmed Sékou Touré whose Democratic Party of Guinea-African Democratic Rally (PDG) had won 56 of 60 seats in 1957 territorial elections – voted overwhelmingly for independence. The French withdrew quickly, and Guinea proclaimed itself a sovereign and independent republic, with Sékou Touré as president.
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Did you know that your values, passions, skills, talents, experiences, and life purpose fit into an overall vision and mission for your life? That they somehow relate? That they can and should give you direction? They are instrumental in identifying the life God desires for you. Like puzzle pieces, they form a picture of who you are and who you are supposed to be. If you're like me, you don't want to be an ordinary person living an ordinary life for ordinary reasons. Ordinary, for you, means forgettable, superficial, and insignificant. No, you want to live a life that's extraordinary. Significant. A life that powerfully impacts eternity. You want something to show for your life.
The first step in living the extraordinary life is to understand who you are. Spend time over the next few days journaling. What are deeply held values? Do you value ideas such as commitment, family, perseverance, integrity, community? What about your passions? What fires you up? Your life experiences, too, can inform your life's direction. God can use them all for good. He has also given you many talents for His purposes. What are they? And have you considered that your life's purpose is intended for His glory?
What goals should you create to help you live out your God-given purpose more fully?
Do these goals align with your values, passions, talents, and skills? Do these goals align with what God has been speaking into your heart?
Would accomplishing these goals bring you peace and joy, because they originate from God's own heart?
What's the time frame for these goals?
How will you know when you've achieved these goals? What will be the evidence in your life?
Next, it's critical to discern what are your time zappers and energy sappers. What might keep you from accomplishing your goals? Perhaps your challenge is fear, or lack of training for a specific skill, or lack of time. Or maybe you find that you spend a lot of your energy doing things that are not the best use of your time and resources. Whatever they might be, it is a must that you don't allow time zappers and energy sappers to keep you from moving forward. Remember, Satan is working just as hard to veer you off God's path.
And finally, have a powerful support system in place. Countless things vie for your time and attention, and most people have too much on their plates already. So besides eliminating or lessening those energy sappers and time zappers, find wise Christians who can support you and speak truth into your life. They can help you to stay on track, keep focused, and hold you accountable.
So go for it. Don't merely exist like so many people do, who, upon their last breath, say, "This is it? What do I have to show for it?" You are significant. You are unique. Your life is of such great value that Christ died for you. Only you can do what He designed you to do. Now go live the extraordinary life.
Kimberly Gleason, of Kimberly Gleason Coaching, is a Grand Rapids-based personal and executive leadership coach, author, speaker, and trainer. She helps people and organizations to flourish, reach their potential, and achieve their personal, professional, and organizational goals. Check out her free e-books, blog, resources, presentations, and programs at www.kimberlygleasoncoaching.com.


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BRP Capones (MRRV-4404) is the fourth ship of the Parola-class patrol vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard.

Design and features
The Philippine Coast Guard clarified that the ship is a law enforcement vessel and is designed to conduct environmental and humanitarian missions, as well as maritime security operations and patrol missions.

The ship was designed with a bulletproof navigation bridge, and is equipped with fire monitors, night vision capability, a work boat, and radio direction finder capability.

The ship will be equipped with communications and radio monitoring equipment from Rohde & Schwarz, specifically the M3SR Series 4400 and Series 4100 software-defined communication radios, and DDF205 radio monitoring equipment. These equipment enhances the ship's reconnaissance, pursuit and communications capabilities.

Delivery and Commissioning
According to The Philippine Star reported on May 21, 2017, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Commander Armand Balilo said BRP Capones have arrived in Philippines on May 16.

She was commissioned into service on November 21, 2017 together with the BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) and BRP Sindangan (MRRV-4407).

Service history
In May 2018, the BRP Capones participated in a fluvial procession in Manila Bay by carrying the image of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

In September 2018, the ship assisted in the firefighting operations on the MV Lite Ferry 28 which caught fire while docked in Argao, Cebu. The fire was immediately put out and no casualties were reported among the ship's 92 passengers and 29 crew members.

In October 2018, the BRP Capones towed the vessel M/V Mags Royal back to port after the ship ran aground off Bansaan Island in Talibon, Bohol, suffering a  nine-by-six-inch hole in the hull near the rudder. All of the M/V Royal's passengers and crew were brought back to safety.

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Parola-class patrol boats
2017 ships
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SUQA (SUQA) is a cryptocurrency. Users are able to generate SUQA through the process of mining. SUQA has a current supply of 607,962,043 SUQA with 605,997,290 SUQA in circulation. The last known price of SUQA is 0.003375 USD and is down 14.31% over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 6 active market(s) with 9,630 USD traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://suqa.org.


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The wealth of regions – measuring the UK's tax and spending imbalance
Jonathan Athow
Categories: Data, Economy, Office for National Statistics, ONS
Experimental statistics from ONS have suggested that in 2016 only three UK regions generated more in taxes than they receive in public spending. The data have caused a stir in the media with headlines proclaiming that London and its surrounding regions are effectively 'subsidising' the rest. Jonathan Athow explains how the figures were calculated and how ONS is looking to develop and improve them.
On 23 May, ONS published some new statistics breaking down the public finances statistics for the different countries and regions of the UK. This allocated public sector revenue and expenditure to each country and region, allowing us to see how spending levels and tax receipts vary across the UK. This analysis included an estimate of the 'net fiscal balance' for each country and region. That provided an estimate for which parts of the UK contribute more to public sector revenues (mostly taxes) than they receive in public spending or vice versa. The issues of taxation and expenditure are important in the context of ongoing discussions about devolution and relative economic performance.
"The publication of these new statistics shows our determination to develop statistics that provide more granular information on the UK, its countries and regions"
This exercise is quite challenging, and I will just set out some of the statistical and data issues that needed to be confronted. Luckily, we did not have to start from scratch and were able to draw on the work of others, notably the Scottish Government, HM Revenue and Customs, HM Treasury and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
Where is money spent?
In some cases it is quite easy to see how taxes and public spending should be allocated across the country. For example, paying the State Pension to someone living in the East of England means we should allocate that spending to that region. Likewise, if that pensioner pays income tax, the revenue should also be allocated to that same region.
There are, however, some expenditure items where the allocation is much less straightforward. For example, how should defence spending be allocated? We do not allocate it to where military bases are located, but rather think of the outcome of defence spending, which is protecting the nation. We therefore allocate an equal amount of spending to everyone in the country, following the idea that everyone benefits equally from this protection (in economic terms, defence spending is a 'public good').
Where is tax raised?
On the tax side, there are also conceptual challenges. We allocate income tax by where someone lives rather than where they work. So someone who lives in Bristol but works in Newport in Wales would have their income tax allocated to the South West of England rather than Wales. Many regions have little commuting between them, so these commuting flows are not that important, but for London in particular, this effect is significant.
While this approach might not strictly follow the economic activity, it does help better link taxes with spending. After all, people tend to consume public services such as schools where they live.
There are also some significant challenges on the data side, many stemming from the way in which taxes and spending are administered. As an example, while VAT is included in the prices of many goods and services we buy, it is paid to the Exchequer by companies. A large retailer might have hundreds of shops each charging VAT, but may make only a single payment of VAT every month. It is therefore not possible to know how much of that VAT has been collected from a particular place. This gets more complicated as many companies can reclaim VAT on goods and services they use, which might have an entirely different geographical pattern.
Here we cannot use administrative data to allocate receipts between regions. So VAT is allocated according to the share of spending liable to VAT measured in the Living Cost and Foods Survey, which provides estimates of household expenditure and consumption across the UK. Likewise, corporation tax is allocated according to the proportion of employees working in each region, where data are available.
Developing and Improving
The figures published on 23 May are experimental statistics, meaning they will be improved and user feedback sought. There is a clear interest among the public and decision makers in these data and the statistics we published represent our best view of this important, but challenging to measure, issue. The conceptual and data limitations mean we will always need to make assumptions and estimations, but that does not mean we cannot look to develop those assumptions and estimates.
The publication of these new statistics shows our determination to develop statistics that provide more granular information on the UK, its countries and regions. To further improve these statistics we will run a formal consultation seeking views on the methodologies employed in our May publication as well as on the presentation of those estimates. Alongside the consultation, we we will offer a study of public sector revenue and expenditure that are available at smaller geographic areas than those currently used in the country and regional publication. We look forward to hearing the views of users on these topics.
Jonathan Athow is Deputy National Statistician for Economic Statistics
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Digital technology and economic productivity – is the 'puzzle' really a myth?


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import time
from datetime import datetime
from queue import Queue

import random as rd

from sensor import SensorBase

def random_bin():
    return rd.randint(0, 1)

class RotarySensor (SensorBase):

    def __init__(self, thread_id, notification_queue, sleeptime, aPin = 1, bPin = 1):
        super().__init__(thread_id, notification_queue, sleeptime) # python 3 only
        self.__thread_id = thread_id
        self.__notification_queue = notification_queue
        self.__sleeptime = sleeptime
        # GPIO.add_event_detect(aPin, GPIO.BOTH, bouncetime = 200, callback = __eventRotary)

    def run(self):
        print ("Thread %s started!" % str(self.__thread_id))
        while (not self.stopped()):
            time.sleep(self.__sleeptime)

    def __eventRotary(self):
        #if (GPIO.input(bPin) != GPIO.input(aPin)): # a changed before b
        #    self.notify_observers(0) # Rotating clockwise
        #else:
        #    self.notify_observers(1) # Rotating counterclockwise
        return

    def notify_observers(self, value):
        dict_ = {
            "id": self.__thread_id,
            "time": datetime.now(),
            "value": value,
        }
        self.__notification_queue.put_nowait(dict_)

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Programs for ChildrenSalt Spring Literacy2020-11-09T15:08:18-08:00
Our One-To-One Reading program operates in Salt Spring Island elementary schools. This valuable program began in Vancouver and has been expanded around the province.
One-To-One Reading provides children with an opportunity to practise their reading in an environment where it is okay to take risks, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace.
This year tutoring will take place by Zoom using an online children's library. Training provided- it's easier than you may think!
For more information, contact our One-To-One Reading Coordinator, Louise Shelly at:
lshelly@saltspringliteracy.org
Find out more about the program across our province at BC One to One Literacy Program.
1,000 x 5
The aim of the program is to give the Island's youngest members access to as many books as possible. It is based on the belief that if a child hears 1000 books by age 5, they are much better prepared to enjoy and succeed in learning.
Gift bundles consisting of 3 books each are sorted by appropriateness for age and subject, involving a great deal of expertise, time and effort by our wonderful Salt Spring volunteers, who are reading specialists and educators.
Where possible, books are purchased locally with generous discounts, and from Canadian publishers who support the program with discounts and donations. Some gently used book donations are also recycled through the program.
We also hope that as families outgrow the books they will donate them back to the program, using the red donation bins in the elementary schools and at Family Place. Funding has been provided through the Salt Spring Foundation, the Foundation of Youth, The Times Colonist and Salt Spring Literacy.
Beneficiaries of the program so far have been the Strong Start Program at Salt Spring Elementary School, families accessed through Family Place and the Transition House. It is the aim of SSL 1000×5 to expand the program, as possible, to all of the Strong Start Programs.
The aim of the program is to give the Island's youngest members access to as many books as possible. It is based on the belief that if a child hears 1000 books by age 5, they are much better prepared to enjoy and succeed in learning. Gift bundles consisting of 3 books each are sorted by appropriateness for age and subject, involving a great deal of expertise, time and effort by our wonderful Salt Spring volunteers, who are reading specialists and educators. Where possible, books are purchased locally with generous discounts, and from Canadian publishers who support the program with discounts and donations. Some gently used book donations are also recycled through the program.
We also hope that as families outgrow the books they will donate them back to the program, using the red donation bins in the elementary schools and at Family Place. Funding has been provided through the Salt Spring Foundation, the Foundation of Youth, The Times Colonist and Salt Spring Literacy. Beneficiaries of the program so far have been the Strong Start Program at Salt Spring Elementary School, families accessed through Family Place and the Transition House. It is the aim of SSL 1000×5 to expand the program, as possible, to all of the Strong Start Programs.
For more information on our 1000×5 programs, please contact
our Board Secretary, Cathy McCluskey, or Board Member, Maureen Stuart at:
info@saltspringliteracy.org


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Created by Fredric Brown (1906-72)
HENRY SMITH was probably the most developed of Brown's detective series characters whose family name wasn't Hunter.
Not that Brown developed him much, although perhaps that might have been the point. Because Henry was a relatively generic guy, just an ordinary working stiff who just happened to be a whiz-bang salesman for the Phalanx Insurance Company. It just so happened that he was also a shrewd and savvy sleuth with a keen eye for chicanery and shenanigans. The consummate company man, he managed to crack cases -- and somehow still sell insurance policies -- in half a dozen short stories in various pulps in the forties, and one outlier in the early sixties.
"Life and Fire" (March 22, 1941, Detective Fiction Weekly) ...Buy this book
"The Incredible Bomber" (March 1942, G-Men Detective)
"A Change for the Hearse" (March 1943, New Detective Magazine)
"Death Insurance Payment" (October 1943, Ten Detective Aces)
"Bucket of Gems Case" (August 1944, Street & Smith's Detective Story Magazine; aka "Mr. Smith Kicks the Bucket")
"Mr. Smith Protects a Client" (December 1946, Street & Smith's Detective Story Magazine; aka "Whistler's Murder")
"Fatal Facsimile" (September 1962, The Saint Mystery Magazine)
Respectfully submitted by Kevin Burton Smith.
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Experts dismiss alarmist take on harassment law
On 11 Oct 2005 in Equality & diversity, Latest News, Bullying and harassment
Employers should not be concerned by "alarmist reports" about changes to sex discrimination laws, according to HR consultancy Croner.
New sexual harassment legislation, aimed at tackling discrimination in the workplace, came into force on 1 October.
The European Equal Treatment Directive has extended the definition of sex discrimination to cover any act that leads to intimidation or degradation.
Now an employee who persists in making remarks about a woman's appearance could be accused of sexual harassment.
Rex Garratt, national spokesman for the Forum of Private Business, which represents more than 25,000 employers, complained that the changes favoured employees. He said employers would view the changes with a sense of "utter dread".
But Richard Smith, employment services director at Croner, said the changes were only minimal and simply clarified the existing law, rather than introducing any new stipulations.
"Most business owners and HR professionals should be reassured that they will already be operating within the law and that these minor amendments will have no material effect on the running of their business," said Smith.
Employers should ensure they have an equal opportunities policy in place, he said.
"They could see it as an opportunity to review current policies and practices and ensure they are complying and working towards best practice," he added.
Public duty consultation launched
The government has launched a consultation document on introducing a duty for the public sector to promote gender equality.
Meg Munn, deputy minister for women and equality, said proposals laid out in Advancing Equality for Men and Women would help the public sector ensure it "leads the way in rights and attitudes when it comes to gender equality".
Under the proposals, the public sector will have to:
draw up and publish an equality scheme – this should identify gender equality goals and show what steps the authority will take to implement them
develop and publish a policy on equal pay arrangements -including measures to ensure fair promotion and development opportunities and to tackle occupational segregation
ensure the impact of any changes are assessed and the findings published.
See the consultation document go to www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk


This project provides for modification of existing facilities to construct a full scale electric drive test facility. The functions contained within the facility will be comprised of testing facilities for future Integrated Power and Energy Systems and components, including electric drive propulsion systems for shipboard systems.
Hatzel & Buehler will install the electrical utilities including a 30 MVA transformer and two 13.2 KV, 60 MW substations, and special construction features including an interconnecting underground 12-way electrical utility facility (duct bank and cabling). Power sources will be derived from gas turbine generators in the Building #77H complex. Gas turbine generators, steam turbine generators and fuel cells in Building #633 and utility feeders will be utilized.
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Q: Upgrade problem with content dabatase Have you seen an instance where the stsadm preupgradecheck passed on Features, but the Test-SPContentDatabase found errors and the mount failed?

A: There were multiple versions of the pre-upgrade checker.  It first arrived in SP2, but was updated with the Oct 2009 updates.
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The Amazon Fresh in Irvine is sized at about 40,000 square feet, 5,000 square feet larger than its sister store in Woodland Hills.
News>Retail & Financial
Second Amazon Fresh supermarket opens its doors
New Irvine store joins Woodland Hills location in Southern California
Russell Redman 1 | Oct 23, 2020
Amazon has opened its second Amazon Fresh grocery store, located in Irvine, Calif.
The 40,000-square-foot store, which opened to the public yesterday, serves up a mix of national and private brands and fresh produce, meat and seafood, along with an array prepared foods made fresh in store daily, Amazon said. The latter range from fresh-baked bread and made-to-order pizzas to rotisserie chickens and hot sandwiches like brisket panini.
Related: Amazon begins hiring for four new Amazon Fresh stores in Chicagoland
Brands carried at the new Amazon Fresh, situated at 13672 Jamboree Rd. in Irvine, include Amazon-exclusive labels such as Fresh and Cursive plus 365 by Whole Foods Market organics, in addition to national brands like Coca-Cola and Kraft Mac & Cheese; local brands such as Good Culture cottage cheese, Tosi snack bars, Mother-in-Law's Kimchi and Rockenwagner Bakery; and regional favorites like Duke's Mayo, Ellenos Yogurt and Boston Chowda.
Both Amazon Fresh stores now in operation are in the Los Angeles area. Sized at 35,000 square feet, the first Amazon Fresh store opened to the public in Woodland Hills, Calif., in mid-September after an invitation-only launch in late August. The two locations are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Related: Amazon Fresh 'built to outlast' other grocery retailers, says Brick Meets Click
Fresh-baked goods are among the prepared foods made daily at Amazon Fresh stores.
Like its sister store in Woodland Hills, the Irvine Amazon Fresh emphasizes low prices, according to Amazon. Examples of everyday-low-price items include bananas for 15 cents, fresh-baked bread for 89 cents, pizza slices for $1.79 and rotisserie chickens for $4.97. Among the grand opening deals for the Irvine store are $2.69 for a 12-pack of Coca-Cola, buy-one-get-one-free Frito-Lay chips (7.75 oz.-9.75 oz.), 59 cents/lb. for green D'Anjou pears and $7.29 for Panorama Meats USDA organic beef ribeye steak (8 oz.), as well as $5.79 for a 55-count Sour Patch, Twizzlers and Jolly Ranchers Halloween candy assortment.
Technology also is prominent in the Amazon Fresh concept. Shoppers can use the multifunction Amazon Dash Cart, announced in mid-July, to find items, track purchases and expedite checkout, while new features from Amazon's Alexa virtual assistant will help customers manage shopping lists and navigate the store's aisles. And on the e-commerce side, same-day grocery delivery and pickup are offered directly from the Amazon Fresh store. Customers can pick up their orders at the store's service counter or by parking in a designated pickup spot.
The Irvine and Woodland Hills stores are among a half-dozen Amazon Fresh locations disclosed by Amazon. Earlier this week, the Seattle-based e-tail giant said it has kicked off hiring for four Amazon Fresh stores in the Chicago area: Naperville, Bloomingdale, Oak Lawn and Schaumburg, Ill. Other upcoming Amazon Fresh stores include Northridge and North Hollywood, Calif. Amazon also acquired two Fairway Market store leases in Paramus and Woodland Park, N.J., in March but hasn't disclosed plans for the locations.
According to Brick Meets Click co-founder and chief architect Bill Bishop, Amazon Fresh is a "store format that other grocers will need to watch." A Barrington, Ill.-based strategic advisory firm, Brick Meets Click focuses on how digital technology and competitors are reshaping food sales and marketing.
"At first glance, Amazon Fresh looks a lot like a conventional grocery store: It's not too small and it's not too big, it carries all the items found in a full-service grocery store, and its meat, seafood and deli departments offer fresh prepared items, grab-and-go as well as pizza," Bishop wrote in a blog post. "But a closer look reveals that Amazon Fresh is a digitally integrated grocery store, merchandised for today's customers, that provides a seamless shopping experience. Its low break-even sales volume means that it can operate profitably in intensely competitive markets."
Currently, Amazon's U.S. physical stores include 487 Whole Foods Markets, two Amazon Fresh grocery stores, two Amazon Go Grocery stores (in Seattle and Redmond, Wash., about 10,000 square feet each), 26 Amazon Go cashierless convenience stores (five locations temporarily closed), 23 Amazon Books stores, 25 Amazon 4-Star outlets (one temporarily closed) and seven Presented by Amazon pop-up locations (one temporarily closed).
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Lieutenant E J Innocent
Photograph by "chris(tine)eaton"
Lieutenant Edward John INNOCENT, 9th Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment, killed in action, 3rd July 1916, age 34
16th June 1879, born Lambeth, only son of of the *John Cole & Emily Innocent, Ellerdene, Rosendale Road, Herne Hill, London.
* 1883 December died age 46, Lambeth Registration District.
30th December 1899, Bedford, enlisted 28th Company, Imperial Yeomanry, Service No.14936, (51), age 21, height 5ft 10½ inches, weight 157lbs, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair. Born Brixton, London. Formerly bank clerk
Home 30th December 1899 to 6th February 1900; South Africa 7th February 1900 to 24th July 1900; Home 25th July 1900 to 27th October 1900.
12th July 1900, Wynberg, enteric, contracted Field Service. South Africa, Canal, ????, England; 25th July 1900, South Africa, S.S.Gascon, no admission; 16th August 1900, Gosport, transferred from South Africa.
27th October 1900, discharged at his own request from further services in connection with the war in South Africa.
Medals - South Affrica 1899-1902, Cape Colony, Orange Free State.
1909 June Quarter, St Pancras Registration District, married Lydia Eyre.
1911 Census - Elmhurst, Roydon, Essex - Edward Innocent, head, age 31, married, Bank Clerk, born Dulwich, Surrey; Lydia Innocent, wife, age 34, married 2 years, no children, born Islington, London.
Lance Corporal Reserve Regiment of Cavalry, Service No.18847.
5th February 1915, discharged from Reserve Regiment of Cavalry on Commission to Royal West Kent Regiment
23rd December 1915, posted BEF.
8th September 1916, Probate - Edward John Innocent, of Elmhurst, Roydon, Essex, Lieutenant Royal West Kent Regiment, died 3rd July 1916 in France or Belgium. Administration (with Will), London 8th September to Lydia Innocent, widow, Effects £321 3s 3d.
24th January 1941, widow of 24 Tudor Gardens, Barnes, SW13, returned medals to War Office as there was no-one to leave them to, would be happier to know they were here.
Buried at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, VIII. T. 9., Mametz, France.
1916 December, Steyning Registration District, Lilian E Innocent (sister), married Edward William Collison Griffith.
Lewes Cemetery, Sussex.
RBS Remembers -
Bank: National Provincial Bank of England
Place of work: London Aldersgate Street branch
Died: 3 July 1916
Edward John Innocent was born on 16 June 1879, the only son of John Cole Innocent, a clerk in National Provincial Bank of England, and his wife Emily. In June 1897, when he was 18 years old, he went to work for National Provincial Bank of England at its London office, where his late father had also worked. In August 1898 he transferred to Brixton branch. In November 1900, after completing his three-year apprenticeship, he transferred to Lowestoft branch as a clerk. In May 1902 he moved to Gateshead branch and then, in November 1902, to London St Martin's Le Grand branch. He later moved to London Aldersgate Street branch. He was a member of the bank's staff sports club.
Outside work Innocent was a volunteer soldier. He served in the Boer War with Lord Compton's Horse. He was invalided home with enteric fever, and returned to work at the bank.
In September 1914 Innocent re-enlisted in the army, initially as a Private, and then a Lance Corporal, in the Hussars. In January 1915 he was commissioned into The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). He was drafted to France in December 1915, and on Boxing Day that year sustained a minor wound in the head.
Lieutenant Innocent returned to France in January 1916, and was killed in action on the Somme on 3 July 1916. He was 37 years old and left a widow, Lydia, whom he had married in 1909.
London Gazette 8th March 1915.
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 9th Battalion.
Edward John Innocent to be temporary Lieutenant. Dated 5th February, 1915.
London Gazette 13th March 1916.
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).
Temporary Lieutenant Edward J. Innocent, from a Reserve Battalion, to be temporary Lieutenant. Dated 18th December, 1915, but with seniority from 5th February, 1915.
London Gazette 29th September 1916.
Lieut. EDWARD JOHN INNOCENT, Deceased.
Pursuant to 22 and 23 Vic., chap. 35.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Lieutenant Edward John Innocent, formerly of Elmhurst, Roydon, Essex, a Lieutenant in the Royal West Kent Regiment, deceased (who was killed in action, on the 3rd July. 1916, in France or Belgium), are required to send particulars to the undersigned by the 31st day of October, 1916 after which the administratrix (with will annexed) of the said deceased will distribute his assets, having regard only to the valid claims of which she shall have notice. Dated 27th day of September, 1916. ANDREW, WOOD, PURVES and SUTTON, 8 and 9, Great James-street, Bedford-row, London, W. C., Solicitors for the Administratrix with Will Annexed.


Newcross Healthcare is seeking Registered Nurses with at least 6 month's post qualification experience to care for our service users in Rochdale, Bacup and the surrounding areas. Take advantage of a free DBS check, a free uniform, pay rates up to £31.40 per hour and a £500 welcome bonus after 250 hours of work with our exclusive Platinum ticket invitation.
Newcross Healthcare is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to care and support our service users in Rochdale, Bacup and the surrounding areas of Greater Manchester.
Develop your skill set with a wide range of free training programs earned through credits as you work and covering various topics such as Basic Life Support, Medication Administration, Epilepsy, End of Life Care and many more.
Our nurses work hard to ensure that our service users receive consistent care and support in line with their needs and personal care plans. They will also be able to confidently work independently and as part of a wider MDT team.
The ideal candidates will have prior experience of medication administration in various nursing home settings and invaluable team leader skills.
This branch is located in Newgate, near the Rochdale Cenotaph, and it works tirelessly to provide the region with the highest quality of Nurses and Care Workers.


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Hotels Brands Look to Develop in Smaller Chinese Cities
September 16, 2014· · tags: Bejing, events asia, Guangzhou, macau
Lower-tier Chinese cities are next on the list for international hotel brand expansion, international property consultant Knight Frank told the South China Morning Post. In a research report released Sept. 4, Knight Frank said mainland China is currently embroiled in heavy competition between both local and international hotel brands, and is currently battling slow economic growth and increasing operating costs. For this reason, brands are gravitating to smaller less congested markets. "Looking ahead, we expect further development in China's hotel market, particularly in second and third-tier cities where potential is vast," David Ji, head of research & consultancy, Greater China at Knight Frank, told the South China Morning Post. Despite these issues, Knight Frank said investors are not dissuaded from expanding into the country. At the end of August, Hyatt opened a new 355-room Hyatt Regency property in Suzhou, while Ritz-Carlton opened its first golf resort in Haikou on Hinan Island in China. Sofitel will also be opening eight more hotels in mainland China by 2017, and four more are in the planning stages. Read More


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Q: How to include the replaced string in the replacement in Eclipse? I am using the following regex to find strings of type
${a-z.a-z}

where the .a-z part is optional
Here's the regex I am using -
\$\{[A-Za-z]+\.*[A-Z][a-z]*\}

This will match strings like
${users}
${user.firstName}

I wanted the above matched strings to be replaced with the following corresponding replacements
<c:out value="${users}"/>
<c:out value="${user.firstName}"/>

How to do that in Eclipse?
Note, I can write a script to replace all such occurrences, but I do NOT want to replace all occurrences, but only certain ones by looking at them manually (therefore I want to do this through an editor).

A: I did this using groups -
Find : (\$\{([A-Za-z]+)\.*[A-Z][a-z]*\})
Replace With: <c:out value="$1"/>


This is one of the special Blog Exercises this year, a chance to really celebrate who you are and those who helped make you.
As we travel through life, people change our lives on a daily basis as well as for a lifetime. Today's exercise is focused on those who stepped in your path and caused you to deviate, saving your life and changing its flow forever.
We often forgot to honor those who guided us along our path, the life changers. We lose track of them, often reminded of them by a death notice, a triggered memory, or accidental path passing.
There may be many, there may be few. It's time to celebrate one of them.
There are so many who changed my life, influencing how I think, the decisions I've made and continue to make, my perspective of the world, how I speak, even the way I hold my body and walk through this life. Is there a single person I could highlight? There are many, so part of today's blog exercise is the challenge of choosing. Today, do only one, not a collection of those who changed your life. Just one. Another day, celebrate someone else.
Your blog exercise today is to blog about someone who changed your life drastically, possibly dramatically. Someone who influences you still today because of their actions back when.
Share the experience, tell their story, help us understand how this person made you a better person.
The post may include links, photographs, video, whatever it takes to tell the story and share it with your readers, helping them understand a little more about who you are and why.
This entry was written by Lorelle VanFossen and posted on May 8, 2013 at 4:25 am and filed under Blog Exercises, Writing with tags blog exercises, family, friends, influencers, life, life changers, life stories, personal, personal blogging, relationships, stories, storytelling, web writing, who changed your life, Writing, writing for the web. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post.	Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.


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Q: bootstrap 5 datepicker set as default current date and dont let set a past one I found and refactor this code to use a datepicker with bootstrap 5, now i want to set as default the current date but I can't figure how to do that.
this is my code:

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  <input id="startDate" class="form-control" type="date" />

and the script to handle it

how could I set as default the current date and also don't let user to pick a past date as today?

A: Try something like this:
window.onload = function () {
  const myDate = document.getElementById("startDate");
  const today = new Date();
  myDate.value = today.toISOString().slice(0, 10);
};

A:      let startDate = document.getElementById('startDate')

 startDate.addEventListener('change',(e)=>{
 let startDateVal = e.target.value // returns the date in this format "2022-12-07" (YYYY-MM-DD)

 // You can use new Date() and set the datepicker-value as the argument
 // You can compare Date objects
 // new Date() gives you a Date object with this exact moment in time
 // the isBeforeThisMoment variable will hold a boolean telling if the value is before this exact moment
 const isBeforeThisMoment = new Date(startDateVal) < new Date()

 // Checks if it is before this moment, if it is, set the value of the datepicker to an empty string
 if(isBeforeThisMoment) startDate.value = ""
 // The datepicker should now indicate that no date has been picked
 })


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La voiture de l'année au Brésil, , est un prix décerné depuis 1966 par le magazine automobile  qui récompense les modèles nationaux ou importés au Brésil.

Le prix repose sur le vote d'une équipe de journalistes spécialisés dans l'industrie automobile qui récompensent les voitures qui se sont le plus démarquées en termes d'innovation avec différentes caractéristiques. Le jury attribue des notes aux 5 finalistes dans chacune des catégories, en tenant compte des critères : moteur, transmission, comportement dynamique, finition, design, notamment. Une moyenne pondérée est calculée pour élire le vainqueur de chaque catégorie.

Le constructeur du véhicule primé a le droit d'utiliser  pour sa publicité le titre de "" pendant 11 mois à compter de l'élection.

Catégories
Depuis sa création en 1966, le prix "Carro do Ano" a connu plusieurs adaptations, notamment dans les années 90, avec l'ouverture du marché brésilien aux importations et à la variété des modèles proposés. Ainsi, en plus de la catégorie principale qui porte le nom du prix, trois autres catégories ont été créées : Voiture importée de l'année, Véhicule utilitaire sport (SUV) de l'année et Utilitaire de l'année.

Dans l'édition "Carro do Ano 2007", deux nouveautés ont été ajoutées pour rendre les récompenses encore plus complètes : Prix du moteur de l'année et Prix du moteur importé de l'année. Successivement, d'autres catégories ont été ajoutées pour mieux suivre les tendances du marché, les nouveautés nationales et importées de secteurs différents. De plus, il a été ajouté un distinction pour les personnalités de l'industrie et de l'environnement automobile brésilien.

Actuellement (2022), le prix de la voiture de l'année comprend les catégories suivantes :
 Voiture de l'année
 Voiture haut de gamme de l'année
 Utilitaire de l'année
 Utilitaire Premium de l'année
 Voiture verte de l'année
 Moteur de l'année jusqu'à 2.0
 Moteur de l'année supérieur à 2.0
 Site Web de l'année
 Publicité de l'année
 Exécutif de l'année
 Temple de la renommée du sport automobile

Tableau récapitulatif des vainqueurs de la catégorie principale "Carro do Ano" :

Notes et références

Récompense en rapport avec l'automobile
Distinction fondée en 1966


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Press Releases U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on the ways and means committee lawsuit to...
U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on the ways and means committee lawsuit to release Trump's tax returns
"Today, the House Ways and Means Committee filed a complaint in federal court to obtain six years of President Trump's tax returns. Since assuming office, President Trump has been eroding our democratic institutions by placing himself and his administration above the law. The refusal of the President, Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to release President Trump's tax returns to the Committee is yet another affront to democracy.
Congress has the right and obligation to perform oversight including the right to request the President's tax returns. The President and his administration are choosing to ignore valid congressional oversight requests related to the IRS's administration of tax laws and policies relating to Presidential tax returns and tax law compliance by President Trump. Let me be clear, by failing to comply, the President is thwarting congress's exercise of its legislative responsibilities.
Now, the judiciary must act swiftly to restore the balance of power by enabling Congress to fulfill its essential role of overseeing the Executive Branch," said Congresswoman Moore.
Weekly GOP radio address: Speaker task forces
Dept. of Transportation: Local governments now have access to $75 million in new transportation grants


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911 Group Test: Battle of the Best
Total 911 Team
The 911 arrived in 1964 as a replacement for the 356, and for the last four decades has remained the epitome of the sports car and an automotive icon. Styling-wise, the original 911 is a true work of art, with its glorious teardrop profile and delicate chrome accents around the windows and bumpers: a symbol of Sixties cool. You can't help but love the Porsche name spelled out across the tail in block letters with 911 in script just above and to the right of the maker's name, and below a large single air intake at the top of the lid. We had an S for our shoot, which came with a set of the gorgeous, unmistakably Porsche, Fuchs five-spoke alloy wheels. Inside you will find leather and wood to hold up those five large, black, round, luminous-faced dials, even the luggage compartment is lushly trimmed. Put simply, the finish is beautifully vintage and Germanic.
In 1974, Porsche launched the 911 G-Series; the impact-bumper cars considered more complex, uglier and heavier. More emphasis was placed on the issues of safety, comfort and eco-friendliness, so its bodywork was restyled to meet US 5mph bumper-impact regulations. The revised big, boxy bumpers were largely criticised for spoiling the 911's lines, but today the distinctive Accordion-pleat rubber boots fitted at each corner of the car, neatly filling the gap where the chunkier bumper was pulled out and mounted on aluminium tubes that collapsed when struck, are an appealing feature to some. Another new styling cue was the full-width reflector between the rear lights, with the word Porsche boldly emblazed across it, deeper outer sills, and obviously slightly altered wings and bonnet to accommodate the new bumpers. Inside, besides the strong whiff of fuel, the G-Series boasted smarter seats with better support and integral headrests, redesigned door pockets with top-opening lids and a new four-spoke 400mm steering wheel.
The introduction of the 1989 964 saw Porsche make some large advances, and although 85 per cent of the components had been redesigned, the body style remains faithful to the classic 911 lines. The car had new bumpers and a retractable rear spoiler (so as not to spoil the lines at resting) that automatically extends at 50mph and, while increasing the downforce, also doubles the volume of air intake for improved engine cooling, a feature that has survived to this day. More noticeable, though, was the elephant ear door mirrors. These chunky protrusions weren't pretty but allowed for electric adjustment and heating, and soon became another distinctive 911 feature that lasted right into the early-Nineties.
The 993 was released in 1993, and retained many of the instantly recognisable lines of the first 911 albeit with flatter headlamps, wider and less rounded front wings and broader rears that blended into the tail more. Only 20 per cent of parts were carried over from the previous generation, and the interior remained incredibly dated, with little changed since the first 911. That's largely down to Porsche lacking the time and resources, but is infinitely better than the 997's bland button-fest and some will appreciate the retention of the dash with its aforementioned classic dials.
The first truly all-new Porsche 911 appeared in 1998 with the 996 and, let's not beat around the bush here, signalled mass production methods, big profits and real-world depreciation. Although it retained the same basic shape as the original 911, it shared no body panels and actually had more in common with the lesser Boxster, which you can see quite clearly in the model's headlamp design, with the famous bug-eye headlamps eradicated and the bumpers rounded off. The lines were smoothed out, the windscreen raked right back and it was considerably larger than before. This allowed for increased crash protection and a roomier, radically updated cabin featuring better ergonomics and pedals that were now proper non-floor-hinged items.
By 2005 the 997 replaced the 996, and although it still shared a third of its parts, Porsche took its styling cues from the earlier 911s, returning to the old air-cooled car's circular headlamps with a subtly re-shaped nose. At a quick glance the two do look remarkably similar, however. Inside, only the large, circular dials and centrally mounted rev counter look familiar, instead your attention is drawn to all of the modern technology this car is packed with, signified by lots of tiny switches. The dash is more upmarket and horizontal, too.
Though the silhouettes of every 911 are consistent, with all the cars gathered together for our group shoot you could quite clearly see just how much bigger the new 991 was, especially compared to the original. It dwarfed it. Compared to its predecessor, the wheelbase is about 100mm longer, but with the reduced height of the car, it looks more muscular. The classic bulbous wings extend to an even wider front track, further enhanced with new wheels, in sizes of up to 20 inches. Remodelled mirrors now sit on the upper edge of the doors, while out back the rear lights are sleeker, and there's a wider, variably extending rear spoiler. Sitting in a 911 is now less of an occasion, even more so in the 991 now it's more Panamera. Saying that the console is less cluttered, more slick and modern, the dash has the same bent-paper notch across its midsection as the first one does, but it's far comfier, and the quality of materials is better than ever.
The decision to organise a group shoot of every generation of 911, having only been editor of Total 911 for seven weeks, was perhaps a brave one, but I was up for the challenge and, suicidal or not, with the new 991 out, now was as good a time as any.
Porsche had agreed to supply the latest 911, a 993 and a G-Series, and Phil Raby, my predecessor, could bring along a 996 and 997 that were part of his current stock having set up a Porsche consultancy business, which left me with a 964 and pre-impact-bumper 911 to source.
With less than a week until the shoot, my proposed idea for this issue's cover shoot could've easily blown up in my face, but I had faith that someone, somewhere would be willing to help. Sure enough, after posting on our social network sites, several forums – including Rennlist, DDK (Die Deutschen Klassiker) and 911uk – as well as the secretary of the Early 911 Register (from Porsche Club GB) putting the word out, within a few days I finally had a 964 Carrera 2 and a 1970 2.2S. Mission complete. Well, almost.
I needed a location. As Porsche was willing to deliver its cars via a transporter lorry to any destination (within reason) and Philip is based near Chichester, I decided Goodwood would be particularly fitting.
That just leaves me to say, I hope you enjoy joining us on a journey of pure 911 indulgence as we look at how the most useable supercar of all time has evolved. 911 aficionado and highly respected motoring journalist Richard Aucock gives his two cents worth on each one, too, and I give you my thoughts on the day, spending time with one of the most tempting ensemble of cars I have experienced in my 15 year long career.
The first 911 engines delivered just 130bhp on carbs. However, although very credible for its day, they were underpowered and, dare we say, underdeveloped. That is until they increased the wheelbase in 1969 by 57mm by shifting the rear wheels back – thus improving weight distribution and handling, gave it mechanical fuel injection and a year later displacement went from 2.0-litres to 2.2-litres. It also offered five gears when most sports cars of that era had four-speed manual transmission. In S trim, Porsche threw some spark curve and timing changes into the regular six-cylinder horizontally opposed air-cooled engine, bumped the compression ratio up from 9.0:1 to 9.8:1 and the result was an output jump to 180bhp. You couldn't ask for a more willing engine and there are two definite peaks in the torque curve, at about 5,000rpm when it comes on cam with a vengeance and a wail that's extremely seductive indeed, and before that at 3,000. Get it on a twisty road in third gear and the car really comes alive.
Moving onto the G-Series then, and despite the addition of the impact bumpers, clever design ensured that the car's weight remained almost the same, so the range-topping 150bhp 2.7-litre Carrera version performed similar to the previous year's RS. The engines still had the same low-rev torque, flexibility in any gear and special sound of the flat six. In 1984 the Carrera received a new 3.2-litre version of the flat-six engine to celebrate 20 years of the 911 and we had a 1986 example from Porsche's Experience Centre Silverstone. The later models came with a G50 gearbox, reckoned by many to be the ultimate extension of the original 911 line and it's lively on power with 231bhp. Again it was renowned for lift-off oversteer, although ultimately this is a problem with the driver rather than the car – it just takes more talent to master but that's what makes this 911 and those before it, so special. It accelerates from 0-62 in 6.1 seconds, quick by today's standards, and on to a top speed of 152mph. In a nutshell, it is noisy, loud and raw.
All that new styling for the 964 was wrapped over new engineering, with the introduction of the state-of-the-art Tiptronic automatic transmission, with adaptive electronic management and full manual control, better than the old Sportomatic, and a new 3.6-litre, twin spark plug engine making 250bhp that is particularly sweet at high revs. Making the 0-60 dash in 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 163mph, it was the most powerful normally aspirated 911 production powerplant.
The 993 remained mechanically almost identical to its predecessor, and it was very solidly put together and hand-built at great expense, unlike the mass production versions that succeeded it. Its 272bhp 3.6-litre was the last of the air-cooled sixes and feels creamy smooth and grunty, although despite the extra 22mph it's only a few tenths behind the old car from zero to 62mph. Put simply, the 993 is brilliantly useable and mechanically bulletproof, with a gloriously throaty growl to boot. There was a choice of Tiptronic or manual transmissions, and four-wheel drive was available.
Still a naturally aspirated flat-six design, mounted longitudinally behind the rear axle to a slick six-speed manual or PDK (Porsche's latest two-pedal sequential gearbox), the Porsche 911's beloved, and by then highly developed, air-cooled motor was dropped in favour of water-cooling for the 996. The redesigned engine included four valves per cylinder, which achieved higher power outputs and much better fuel economy. Motoring hacks gave the new 911 some awful reviews, however, forcing Porsche to release many powerful variants to try to win over the press. Thankfully it still retained that familiar whirring sound on start-up followed by a sweet, mellow howl, as you start to climb the revs.
The 997's engine didn't represent a significant departure from that of the 996, simply offering more of the same but only better, and begged to be worked hard. However, with no lag whatsoever, and additional low-down grunt, together with punchier gear changes and accompanied by a more aggressive engine note, it made for a truly addictive recipe. The Carrera, which we had for the shoot, has a 341bhp 3.6-litre flat six, the S out of interest gets a 380bhp 3.8. Both are available with four-wheel drive and Porsche's PDK sequential-shift gearbox, and both deliver eye-popping performance yet the car is a lot better balanced and immensely involving.
Finally we come to the 2012 911, the most radically altered Porsche 911 model since the 996. The new 991 Carrera's engine, which we have for the shoot, has been downsized to a 3.4 that delivers 345bhp wringing to a much higher redline, and mated to a new, optional and improved PDK or, alternatively, the world's first, seven-speed manual gearbox. The Carrera S gets a 394bhp 3.8, and has beaten its predecessor's Nürburgring lap time by an impressive 14 seconds, putting it in 997 GT3 and Turbo territory. That's bloody impressive. Not surprisingly, it is more economical than ever before, but to its credit sounds so much louder (no doubt helped by a Sound Symposer that pipes the engine noise into the cabin –a surprise move for Porsche), but the best bit is the way it pops and crackles on the overrun.
The first 911 was packed with the latest technology when it came to the ride and handling, including sophisticated semi-trailing arm and torsion-bar-sprung independent rear suspension as opposed to solid rear axles suspended on leaf springs and MacPherson struts up front like other cars of that time, in addtition to precise, delicate and poised ZF rack-and-pinion steering. There's a constant reminder, however, when you jump into an older 911 that the rear weight bias is out to get you, even if the reality is rather different, and after a vigorous workout you're left feeling quite fatigued with the heavy clutch, stiff gearshift and sheer concentration required. The front of the S was fitted with a 24.2-pound weight in an attempt to help the car's weight balance, a rear antiroll bar and ventilated disc brakes. They're extremely mechanical – plain old-fashioned visceral sports cars really, but with the excellent seating which put you at one with the car you're able to go out and enjoy its character to the full… once you get used to its foibles that is!
The second generation G-Series also gives the authentic, classic 911 road manners and feel that Porsche enthusiasts love. Still lacking servo assistance on clutch or brakes there's no doubt you still feel more at one, and it makes for a more seat-of-the-pants drive. It is phenomenally grippy, however, with fantastic traction and positive on turn-in. Although light, you know what the front end is doing, but it's imperative you keep the throttle balanced throughout the corners – get it wrong you get bitten (especially in the wet or press-on conditions). A memorable car, and befitting of its era: sophistication and affluence.
The first 911 of the Nineties, power steering and ABS brakes were standard on the Type 964, with improved aerodynamics using knowledge gained from the Le Mans-winning 959 and 962, reducing the drag coefficient to 0.32. Virtually zero lift greatly improved stability and road holding at high speed. The suspension was also revised with MacPherson struts retained up front and outback coil springs instead of torsion bars with new trailing arms. Also part of the rear suspension was Porsche's Weissach rear axle that added self-steering elements to the rear end to minimise unwanted oversteer. It may have raised the eyebrows of some 911 purists but it allowed a much broader market appeal. It was also credited to have introduced the (somewhat pointless) first four-wheel-drive 911 dubbed as the Carrera 4, followed by the two-wheel-drive Carrera 2 a year later, the model for our shoot today. It's worth noting improvements in tyre technology resulted in far more user-friendly driving characteristics on the limit, too.
With an all-new aluminium multi-link rear setup, wider tracks and new geometry for the front suspension, many claimed no 911 has ever handled as well or been as easy to drive. I am, of course, talking about the 993. It still induced the emotive and engaging drive of the early 911, but Porsche had tamed the quick build-up understeer, and careless snap into oversteer. The car just felt generally more balanced and predictable. The steering ratio was reduced to improve sharpness, while increased castor made the car more planted when you were giving it some beans. The bigger discs controlled by Bosch's new ABS-5 anti-lock system were praiseworthy, too.
When it came to the 996, suspension and sub-frames were mostly in aluminium alloy, with the same basic geometric layout as before: MacPherson struts up front, five-link wishbones behind, but the driving experience is totally different from all the 911s that preceded it. The restyled structure was 45 per cent stiffer yet lighter than the older model, providing for a far more civilised, composed ride, with less immediate reflexes. Some liked it more, but most felt it was a betrayal of the car's heritage and diluted the 911 as a sharp driver's car.
For the 997 the wheelbase remains unchanged, as do the cornerstones of the suspension, but it boasted better aerodynamics than the 996. With a drag coefficient of 0.28 front and rear lift have been reduced, and there is now a flush-fitting underbody. There's no denying the 997 is hugely capable and accessible, providing lightning-quick steering, sublime balance, astounding grip and phenomenal braking power. The S also comes with adaptive sports suspension, which can be switched between comfort and sports modes, somewhat common in most manufacturers' cars of this ilk now. It now carved through the corners with ease: hi-tech gadgetry overkill? Perhaps. It's still as unmistakable as before just more complete, you could say.
Porsche isn't the only car maker who has suffered from the ongoing crusade for safety, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, while at the same time having to produce a more luxurious 'everyday supercar' packed with electronic gizmos to make for predictable (unchallenging?) handling. And because of the passion these enthusiasts, you and I, have for the first 911, every radical change is inevitably going to come under intense scrutiny. The fact is it's had to move with the times and become a victim of the modern world, but what we must remember is that in doing so it's evolved and taken the concept to higher levels, and ultimately made it a legend. It's the car Porsche couldn't kill off and it looks as though there's no sign of things slowing down yet with the new 991.
The vehicle's body is constructed of aluminium-steel reducing weight by 45kg, which is paired up with aerodynamic optimisation, providing reduced lift while retaining a good coefficient of drag value. In addition, the longer wheelbase, wider front track and new rear axle together with the new addition of Porsche's Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active antiroll gear, translates into greater agility, precision, stability and grip. A few hybrid-like tricks like a start-stop function (in the PDK transmission) and the adoption of electro-mechanical steering make it more efficient, the latter of which has come under severe criticism for not providing enough communication or feel. It's only at odds because the 997's steering was instantly weighty and direct; that's not to say the 991's offering is much better at speed, and although lighter is still eager to react. It's something people will become accustomed to no doubt, like everything else we love to hate. It's certainly not enough to spoil a car that ultimately encourages you to push it hard, especially with the brilliant steel brakes. So, even less understeer and even more composed through corners – to the point you can get on the power far earlier without the fear that it could end with you staring back aghast at the terrified faces of oncoming traffic. It gives you nothing to fear, though, and isn't that one of the most loved traits of the very first 911? Not to mention it's still breathtakingly beautiful. The 991 for all its groundbreaking new features, does not make me feel like the first one did, in terms of pleasuring all five senses (bar taste obviously!) but then I always have had a soft spot for older cars.
#01: '70 2.2S
Owner: Nigel James
Engine: Six-cylinders, air-cooled, 2195cc
Power: 180bhp at 6,500rpm
Torque: 164lb ft at 5,200rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Suspension: MacPherson strut (front);
semi-trailing (rear)
Brakes: 228mm discs (front);
244mm discs (rear)
Wheels: 6×15"
Tyres: 185/70 VR15
Weight: 1,020kg
Length: 4,163mm
Width: 1,610mm
0-62mph: 8.0 sec
POWER TO WEIGHT: 176bhp per tonne
Price then: £5,211; Now: £80,000
"Several things strike you when driving an original 911. The open interior architecture is unique, complete with a huge, thin-rim steering wheel that's really heavy at rest yet, given the amount
of feedback it's transmitting, curiously light at speed. The noise is also unmatched, totally unfiltered and as richly creamy as vinyl in a world of compressed MP3s.
Most of all, it's the sheer delicacy of the thing. You drive by fingertips and senses, willing it millimetrically not by turning the wheel but by thinking where it should be. If you're receptive enough, it's possible to become totally immersed by an early 911 with the car responding to your every whim. Drive it without thought, however, and the tail is there waiting to bite. Don't say it didn't warn you…"
#02: '86 G-Series 3.2
owner : Porsche GB
Brakes: 282.5mm discs (front);
Wheels: 6×15" (front); 7×15" (rear)
Tyres: 185/70 (front); 215/60 (rear) VR 15
0-62 mph: 6.1 secs
POWer to weight: 199 bhp per tonne
Top Speed: 152 mph
Price then: £25,227; Now: £15,000
"The sweetest of all the G-Series Porsches, everything about the 3.2 Carrera is just right, particularly later 1987-on models. A 231bhp engine has a super-creamy wail of just enough power, handling mates classic interactivity to modern sophistication, and the fact it turned into the 3.2 Carrera Clubsport with so few apparent changes proves what a spot-on machine it was.
It's the most useable of all affordable Porsches and its blend of simplicity and highly developed refinements makes it an immensely rewarding car to drive. And drive it you will, for this feels totally bulletproof to an extent not quite matched by any air-cooled Porsche other than the 993. You can even shift gear without special training, thanks to that G50 'box – even later 964 and 993 models didn't have a shift quite as satisfying as this."
#03: '90 964 C2
Owner : Tony Clinch
Tyres: 205/55 (front); 225/50 (rear) ZR 16
"The 993's legend precedes it: the ultimate classic 911, in name and nature. The multi-link rear suspension removed the handling nasties, searingly powerful engines made it the first 911 to be supercar fast even in standard guise, while intelligent focus on ensuring the classic 911 went out with a bang made this the most well-honed 911 in a lifetime.
Everything about the 993 feels right, feels exactly how you'd expect a Porsche to feel: tight, oozing depth and quality, involving, satisfying, true. There were the progressively faster versions, including the absolutely insane Carrera 3.8 RS, but even a standard 3.6 Carrera is just enough, just right. This would be the last 911 in which the door would click shut behind you, the engine gnarl and gnash behind you, the windscreen stand bolt-upright in front of you for that perfect panoramic view of the world. Both classic and modern in feel, the 993 is as much of a peach to drive as it is to look at."
#05: '99 996 Carrera
Owner : Phil Raby Porsche
Engine: Six-cylinders, water-cooled, 3387cc
Transmission: Six-speed manual
multi-link (rear)
Tyres: 225/50 ZR17 (front); 255/40 (rear) ZR17
"The first all-new 911 introduced all-new driving dynamics. Foolproof was in, sophistication was in, refinement was in: the rawness (and quirks) of classic models was all very obviously dialled out. The normality of the drive was complemented by an interior that, compared to a 993, was like an executive car. It was all slightly unnerving.
Luckily, although the original water-cooled 3.4-litre engine was quieter, it was also a searing gem of a unit. Later 3.6-litre motors weren't quite as sweet but had more guts, while the perfection of the handling continued right to the end. Always safe and secure, 996s gradually became more involving with time, too. Porsche was learning, and convincing more and more people that the 911 world hadn't ended with the air-cooled cars."
Wheels: 8×18" (front); 10.5×18" (rear)
"A 996 made pretty: but there was more to the 997 than just a new nose and interior. For starters, it was a comprehensive refinement of the 996, taking all that car's potential and making sure it was finally delivered. Later, it became the first 911 to receive direct injection engines, with the all-new block proving to be yet another flat-six landmark.
Those Generation 2 cars, from 2008, are the choice picks, thanks to that green new engine that, even in base form, produced 345bhp. It's a wonderful motor, snap-crack responsive and beautifully guttural at all revs. With chatty steering and otherworldly balance in bends, the 911 had never been easier to drive, and had never given so much back for so little effort on the driver's part. Already a 911 icon, and rightly so."
Transmission: Seven-speed manual
Wheels: 8.5 x 19 (front); 11 x 19 (rear)
Tyres: 235/40 ZR19 (front); 285/35 ZR19 (rear)
Production Years: 2012
Price now: £71,449
"The pinnacle of the 911s in terms of sophistication, technological development, fuel efficiency and interior practicality. Doesn't sound much like a 911, does it? Well, that's until you drive it. The 991 may be a modern 911 but it's still a genuine one. The engine is still in the right place, the flat-six howl is still present, the steering still has the right subtleties. In fact, handling is even more able, engines even more firecracker. Sure, in doing this, the synaptic purity of that original 2.2 has been removed by the filter of modernity, but the benefits are a level of ability in line with today's profile of 911 as supercar. Porsche could have got it wrong, could have made it anything but a 911. Indeed, with the Panamera interior, many feared it had. No such fear. This remains the real deal."
If Porsche was to take on a personality trait it would be that of smug, much like its owners, right? Before you throw away the magazine in disgust, that's an opinion I used to have, but it was enough of a spark to fuel an irrational hatred of Porsche. I was desperately trying to deny the hype, basically. And it wasn't until I drove the revised original Boxster S (yes, not even a 911) that I realised how naive I was. If 'the Porsche for those that can't afford a 911' (well, it's true) feels this good what would the real thing deliver. Since then I've been fortunate enough to jump into a number of 911 seats. And you know what, I'm pretty damned smug about it. So, as soon as the latest generation of 911 came out, and I was given the reins to the best 911 magazine there is, I thought, besides making for an awesome feature, gathering up every model together next to Goodwood motor circuit would be a particularly pleasant way to spend my day.
To say that designer Neil and I were excited would be an understatement, he especially so since I got him car insurance cover, taking his role of directing a car shoot (and subsequently being ignored by the photographer!) to now encompass driving the things. Talking of which Jamie Lipman, famed for his work on Top Gear and Car, also had a big smile on his face having owned a Blood Orange '72 911T, and I have since learnt that not all Porsche people exude arrogance (no really, it's true!). In addition to the pleasant company of the two gentlemen with the 1970 2.2S and 964, we were also privileged enough to have a few readers come down in their respective Porsches to see what we were up to. News on forums spreads fast! I owe a big thank you to everyone's generosity and patience. We shot nonstop from 9.00am until 5.00pm – the prevailing dark the only thing preventing us from bagging more shots – and finished the day numb from the cold, but it was one of the best days of my career getting an up-close look at the cult of the ultimate everyday supercar, from its roots to the present day. If ever I needed proof of why the world has fallen for the 911, this was it!
This was taken from issue 85, for all Total 911 back issues visit www.imagineshop.co.uk/


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