The exhaust fumes that come out of your tailpipe are the direct byproduct of the combustion process that takes place in your engine. The gases pass through the exhaust system down a catalytic converter to reduce harmful emissions and then through the muffler to reduce noise.
Under normal conditions, the exhaust fumes from your tailpipe shouldn’t be visible. Occasionally, your car emits light white smoke, which is just water vapor. However, when you notice dense white smoke coming from your exhaust, it is a clear sign that something is wrong and ignoring it could put your engine at serious risk of damage.
Whether it is white smoke from exhaust while accelerating or white smoke from exhaust on startup, you should immediately go to a repair shop for an inspection. Several causes can be linked to this problem, but this article will be discussing five leading causes of white smoke from exhaust and how to fix them.
First, understand your car’s mechanics.
Understanding the mechanics of the exhaust system would help every car owner know what’s worth and what is not worth their worry. The fumes generated by your vehicle’s exhaust systems are by-products of the engines’ internal combustion.
A catalytic converter makes these fumes less harmful, and a muffler reduces the accompanying noise from the exhaust. Based on these mechanics, you should never have to see the fumes coming out from the exhaust of your vehicle.
There are various colors of smoke emitted by your exhaust when there’s a mechanical problem. Depending on the problem, you may see white, blue, grey, or black smoke from your exhaust.
Each of these colors is symbolic of a possible problem with your vehicle.
Various Car Smoke Colors
Before we dive into white smoke, you can learn a thing or two about other smoke colors.
There are varying colors of smoke you might see from the exhaust of your car. Asides from white smoke, you could observe black or blue smoke. Black smoke indicates a problem with your fuel system, and you’d be burning more fuel than usual when your exhaust emits black smoke.
Blue smoke, on the other hand, indicates that your car is burning more oil than usual. The moment you observe blue smoke, keep track of your oil consumption, and top the oil regularly. If the damage makes way to the combustion chamber and Is extensive, you’d have to spend significantly on repairing the leakage and other damaged parts.
Gray smoke from your car’s exhaust could mean that your PCV valve has failed or there’s excess oil in your car. If your car is an automatic car, the odds exist that one of your transmission fluid is leaking. A bad turbo charger can also cause grey smoke from your exhaust.
Types of White Smoke
For starters, the car exhaust ensures that harmful gases from your car engines are safely released. They are your “car lungs.” Generally, white smoke being released from the car exhaust can be classified into two:
Thin White Smoke
Suppose you have experienced thin white smoke from your exhaust, especially during cold seasons like winter, that is perfectly normal and not a reason to worry.
Thick White Smoke
Unlike thin white smoke, thick white smoke from the exhaust indicates some function failure that requires immediate repairs or replacement of faulty parts. If you continue to drive the car in that state, you will risk costly and severe damage to your car engine.
Thick white smoke from exhaust might indicate that coolant or water has unintentionally entered the combustion chamber (an enclosed space in the car where air and fuel mixture is burned), which they should never have. When water or coolant has burned within the engine block (a part of the internal combustion engine), it produces thick white smoke that leaves through the exhaust.
What does white smoke from the exhaust say about your car?
White smoke from your car exhaust means water/coolants have found their way to the combustion chamber of your engine.
You’re at risk of overheating or worse, damage to your vehicle if you do not diagnose and fix the possible issues with your car. Overheating would ultimately damage the engine of your vehicle.
Diagnosing the exact reason for white smoke from your exhaust is subject to the prevailing conditions. Standardly, you see white smoke from your car’s exhaust when there’s a faulty head gasket, a crack in the head or engine.
To determine if you’re dealing with a faulty head gasket or engine crack, check your car’s coolant level. If it’s low and you can’t trace any leakage points, you would need to make some major repairs ASAP.
Possible causes of white smoke from exhaust
As discussed in the previous section, the standard diagnosis would be a faulty head gasket, a crack in the head or engine.
Subsequently, we will discuss the possible causes in detail.
#1 – Condensation in the Tailpipe
One of the most common causes of white smoke from exhaust isn’t actually smoke at all but simply condensation in the tailpipe. This is a regular occurrence during colder months or in colder climates. It is a widespread phenomenon for persons who have lived in a warm climate and then relocated to a colder region.
When a cold engine is started, it soon begins to heat up and thus produces water vapour as a by-product. This process creates condensation within the exhaust system, and as the temperature increases within the engine, steam is released from the tailpipe which takes the form of smoke coming out of the exhaust.
How to Fix
Condensation in the tailpipe is a perfectly normal and harmless phenomenon, so if you’re experiencing this problem, there’s no need to worry. Once the car has warmed up or after you drive around for a while, the steam will evaporate.
#2 – Coolant Leak
A coolant leak is a common cause of white smoke from exhaust. It typically occurs when there is a crack in the cylinder head or the engine block. It could also occur when there is a crack in the coolant reservoir tank although this is rare.
When cracks occur in these parts, it is usually caused by a consistently overheating engine due to low coolant levels and constant changes in the temperature of the engine. The crack causes the coolant to seep and go into the combustion chamber, contaminating the engine oil.
The crack doesn’t necessarily have to be a big one; all it takes is a tiny crack to create thick bursts of white smoke from your exhaust. The mixture of the coolant and engine oil in turn produces a white smoke with a milky appearance. When you notice consistent white smoke billowing out from your exhaust pipe with a distinct sweet-smelling odor, it usually indicates a problem with your coolant leaking.
If the coolant reservoir tank is punctured or cracked, it can also cause coolant to leak into the engine’s combustion chamber. When this leaking coolant gets into the cylinders, it gets burned and creates thick white smoke from exhaust.
Coolant leak from a punctured coolant reservoir tank is not a very common problem, but it can happen when you are repairing another problem close to it and accidentally damage the tank. Whatever the case, you will need to replace the damaged reservoir tank.
In the worst-case scenario, the entire engine block may have a crack in it. If this happens, then you should brace up for a costly and time-consuming replacement. You will most likely need the services of a professional mechanic in this case.
Most engine blocks are made from either cast-iron or aluminum alloy, to ensure their durability and resistance to high-heat conditions. They are also designed to make sure that they effectively transfer heat away from the engine.
However, a motor vehicle’s engine is a complex and interdependent system that requires all of its components to work with absolute precision. In the event that any of the engine’s components fails or isn’t working as it is supposed to, the block can overheat and begin to weaken and deteriorate.
In addition to white smoke coming from the exhaust, there are a few other signs that indicate your block may be getting too hot. You may begin to notice puddles of fluid under your car, discolored coolant, and frozen coolant in the radiator. Also, expect to experience poor performance because the engine will be unable to maintain adequate compression if there’s a leak in the combustion chamber.
How to Fix
When fixing a coolant leakage, the first step is to examine the cylinder head and the intake manifold gasket. The cylinder head links the engine block and head gasket and is one of the main components of a vehicle’s engine. It is usually susceptible to warping or cracking due to overheating and should be changed promptly if any cracks or fractures are discovered.
The same approach applies to the intake manifold gasket, which is responsible for transporting oxygen and coolant to the car’s engine. It should be examined before the head gasket and replaced if it forms a crack.
Repairing a cracked cylinder head will cost between $500-$1,000 depending on whether it’s cast iron or aluminium. Cracks in cast iron cylinder heads can often be fixed by flame spray welding or furnace welding. If the crack cannot be fixed, then the entire cylinder head will need to be replaced.
While replacing a cracked cylinder head may not be too difficult a job for the experienced mechanic, it is an extremely time-consuming task. This is mainly because the engine head has to be removed before it is replaced, thus a good portion of the replacement cost goes into labor costs.
Another thing to note is that the labor costs vary to a large extent depending on the make and model of your car. Luxury cars such as Audis and BMWs often require the removal of various other components before getting to their cylinder heads, all of which add to the labor cost. The average cost for cylinder head replacement is between $2,800 and $3,200. Labor costs are estimated between $1,200 and $2,700 while parts cost only anywhere from $200 to $500.
#3 – Piston Ring or Valve Seal Leak/Oil in the Combustion Chamber
Another probable cause of white smoke from exhaust is leaking valve seals or piston rings. Piston rings and valve seals are prone to wear and tear. When a valve seal or piston ring gets worn out, it begins to crack and causes oil to leak into the combustion chamber.
The only thing that should be in a combustion chamber is air and fuel. So if oil happens to flow inside, you can be sure that there will be a problem. The oil will inevitably mix with the fuel and burn, resulting in a blanket of thick white smoke coming out of your tailpipe.
How to Fix
If oil is seeping into your vehicle’s combustion chamber, it means the oil is missing in areas where it should be. When different engine components aren’t receiving enough oil, it can lead to a host of other problems and should therefore be addressed immediately. Resolving this problem will require replacing the broken piston rings or valve seals. One way to preserve piston rings from getting worn out too soon is to switch to high-mileage motor oil.
Just like piston rings replacement, the process of replacing valve seals involves disassembling the entire engine to the point where you are able to reach the valve spring. Unless you are very knowledgeable about disassembling engines, it is best to leave this job to a professional mechanic to handle.
Replacing piston rings is very costly, usually ranging between $1,800 to $3,500, of which the parts only go for about $75-$200 while the rest is for labor, since it is an extremely time-consuming task.
#4 – Bad Fuel Injector
A fuel injector is a spray nozzle that transports fuel to the combustion chamber as input for the combustions. Although it does not regulate how much fuel gets sent, it can allow or restrict its passage. It just injects the fuel at the right time. It has been expertly programmed to function this way for optimal combustion within the engine’s chamber, and any slight variation can disrupt the entire system.
When a fuel injector develops a fault – usually when it gets stuck in an open position, leaks from the o-ring, or malfunctions in any way – it will no longer transport the right amount of fuel to the combustion chamber at the right time. Too much fuel in the engine cannot burn properly and will let out thick white smoke from your exhaust.
There’s also the possibility that your fuel injectors are clogged. Fuel injectors are generally susceptible to getting clogged by carbon deposits and sludge formation. Fortunately, there are commercial fuel injector cleaners that you can use to clear a dirty fuel injector.
Other signs that indicate you might have a faulty fuel injector include:
- Throttle surges
- Reduced performance
- Poor fuel economy
- Poor idle
- Rough performance
- Reduced RPM limit
- Trouble starting
How to Fix
When a fuel injector develops a fault, it most likely means it has outlived its purpose. Faulty fuel injectors cannot be fixed; therefore, they need to be replaced. When replacing a faulty fuel injector, you should always ensure that you replace the entire set instead of only replacing the problematic one. Otherwise, the engine will not run evenly.
It’s not advisable to inspect the injection or attempt to change it by yourself, as it is a task that is best left to a professional mechanic service. The reason that fuel injectors fail is mainly because of contaminants in the fuel. The best way to avoid this is to replace the fuel filter routinely, at least every two years.
#5 – Incorrect Injector Pump Timing (Diesel Specific Engines)
If your engine runs on diesel and you notice white smoke coming from your exhaust, it could likely be due to an issue with the injector pump timing. An injector pump of a diesel engine needs to be precisely timed. The injector pump is responsible for supplying the cylinders with diesel.
Like with the fuel injector in a gas-powered engine, if the timing of the pump is off and diesel is not delivered to the engine’s chamber at the precise time, it will lead to an overrun of diesel into the cylinders, which will cause a thick white smoke from the exhaust.
Other signs of injector pump failure include poor idle, trouble starting, reduced performance, reduced RPM limit, rough rides and poor fuel economy.
How to Fix
Sometimes the white smoke from exhaust could be because the timing of the injector pump is turned off. If this is the case, all you need to do is to reprogram the ECM. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, you will need to buy a new pump entirely.
The average cost for a fuel pump replacement ranges from $220 to $1,100 depending on the make and model of the vehicle. Labor costs range from $120 to $260, while parts cost between $90 to $860.
Another option you can try is to replace the camshaft, which typically costs between $1,500 to $3,000. Note that these tasks are not to be attempted by inexperienced persons, as they require tools and knowledge that only a certified mechanic would have.
After the replacement has been carried out, try to avoid fuel injector pump failure caused by contaminants in the diesel. Replace the diesel fuel filter regularly to prolong the life of the injector pump, and only fill your tank at prestigious refill stations where they sell the highest quality of diesel.
Cracked Head Gasket
The head gasket is an adhesive between the engine block and cylinder head. It is a barrier between engine oil, combustion, and the coolant. Thus, it helps prevent fluid engine leaks and pressure losses.
Engine coolant is mostly water, so when coolant is burned in the engine, water vapor will come out of the exhaust as thick white smoke. This indicates that the engine has consumed coolant due to a cracked head gasket. It would help your diagnosis to check out other signs of a cracked head gasket.
Cracked Engine Block
Engine blocks are mostly produced from either cast-iron metal or aluminum alloy, making them durable in constant heating conditions. There are very few cases of cracked engine blocks because damages occur in the head gasket before getting to the engine block.
However, the engine is a complex system that requires every component to function precisely. Suppose any engine components aren’t working as they should, it could cause the engine block to overheat and possibly crack, resulting in thick white smoke from the exhaust.
Low-octane fuel could be one of the reasons why your gas head blows up, causing thick white smoke. In other cases, bad fuel could successfully crack the cylinder head of some engines. By default, bad fuel harms these cylinders by pushing them beyond their limit and causing a crack.
The damage occurs as a pre-ignition in the combustible chamber that increases pressure and damages the cylinder/gasket. Other factors that contribute to pre-ignition combustion include; advanced ignition timing or an old engine with ring wear that allows contact between oil blow-by and air/fuel charge.
Faulty 02 Sensors
Fuel-injected cars have oxygen sensors attached to the exhaust system. They are designed to regulate how much fuel is injected into the engines at a time. If vaporized antifreeze or coolants come in contact with your oxygen sensors, it can cause white fumes from your tailpipes.
When these coolants contact your oxygen sensors, they stop working, and a fault code appears. A prompt to check your engine from the dashboard should notify you of this damage. Changing the oxygen sensors would fix the glitch when you ascertain this as the cause of white fumes.
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Error
The engine control unit manages all the engine components and implements necessary actions. If there is a malfunction in the Engine Control Unit, the timing of fuel injectors might be imbalanced, causing white smoke from your car exhaust.
Buying a new engine or rebuilding your engine is one of the risks associated with persistent white fumes from your tailpipes. This does not mean the fuel injector is bad. It only means the engine control unit needs a reconfiguration to adjust the timing of the fuel injector.
Confirming the cause of white smoke from your exhaust
Usually, many vehicle owners find it hard to troubleshoot which of the many causes is the exact reason for white fumes from your tailpipes.
Although diagnosis is the mechanic’s job, it would help if you knew some bits and pieces. Sometimes, it saves you from novice or unnecessary expenses.
Certain defects in the mechanical components of your car can help you ascertain that a blown out head gasket is the cause of white smoke from your exhaust system. These defects include
- Foam in the engine oil,
- Foam in the coolant,
- Overheating and
- Air in the cooling system.
All or some of these mechanical defects co-occurring means that a blown gasket head is likely the cause of white smoke from your exhaust.
If you suspect that the coolant entering the engine block is the cause of the white smoke, you should check the level of the coolant. Identifying a coolant leak is pretty difficult to do on your own. You can buy a block tester to aid your diagnosis.
If the coolant level is low and there are no other signs of leakage, the problem may be caused by a crack in the head gasket, cylinder head, or engine block.
White smoke from exhaust can mean many things and it is a common issue that will affect every vehicle at some point. While it may be a harmless phenomenon in many cases, it is sometimes a clear indication of an underlying malfunction in your vehicle. So in a case where you notice white smoke from the exhaust when idle or accelerating, applying the recommendations outlined above will give you a better shot at dealing with the problem successfully.
Jim Wicks is the founder of MotorVehicleHQ. With over two decades of experience in the automotive industry and a degree in Automotive Technology, Jim is a certified car expert who has worked in various roles ranging from a mechanic, car dealership manager, to a racing car driver. He has owned more than 20 cars over the past 15 years. Ask him about any vehicle you see on the road and he can tell you the make, model and year. He loves the aesthetics of all things cars, and keeps his vehicles in pristine condition.
In his free time, Jim enjoys getting his hands dirty under the hood of a classic car or taking long drives along the country roads. His favorite car? A 1967 Shelby GT500, a true classic that, according to Jim, “represents the pure essence of American muscle.”


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Remember the Stars
(A 12,000 words Novella)
For Leah Rhodes, life as she knows it has just changed forever.
Waking in a gutter in the dark surroundings of her distant past, a familiar man stands out in her confusion.
But Remy Moreland has been dead for years.
It soon becomes apparent to Leah that both she and Remy are trapped in a hell of their own making.
Can one night together not only lead to the way out, but to love as well?
Welcome!! First, tell me a little about your book and why you wanted to write this particular story….
Remember The Stars is a paranormal romance novella with horror elements. I’ve always been fascinated with life and death and what happens if you’re stuck in between, ‘limbo’ so to speak, between worlds. In Remember The Stars we meet Remy Moreland, through his own fault has fallen into this mysterious and often unpredictable world.
Do you recall how your interest in writing originated or did you always just know?
I was always a voracious reader. Several years ago I moved into book reviewing. About three years ago I knew I wanted to give writing a go for myself. I’m glad I did.
What inspired you to write your first book and what was it?
My first book was Change of Address, a contemporary romance released in December of 2011 by Sweet Cravings Publishing. I had an idea in mind about what would happen if two unrelated people receive a will leaving them a house. Both wills are signed on the same day by two different lawyers, throwing these two unrelated people together and “at wills” so to speak. Who has the real will and who has the fake? Let the drama unfold…
What book are you reading now? Or what genre? My followers love author’s opinions!
I’m reading John Saul’s Nathaniel. I’m in a John Saul horror faze right now. I just read his Comes The Blind Fury and The Blackstone Chronicles.
Who designed the cover? And do you help with them?
The fabulous folks at Books To Go Now designed the cover for Remember The Stars. My contribution was the beautiful man and woman on the cover.
If you could be one of your characters, who would you chose?
That’s tough. If I had to choose one character, I’d have to say Carly Anders from SEE ME. Although I certainly wouldn’t want to experience some of the sadness she has experienced, she has lived a fascinating, never-ending life, and since she has met Daniel Tremont, her life takes yet another very unexpected turn.
Are there any books you think some of us should read, just because?
Valley of the Dolls…just because! It’s an amazing book written in the 1960’s that is relevant today.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
I am a writer who writes from the heart. I strive to give my readers new and different, whether they like contemporary or paranormal. I delve into sensitive subjects and do not sugar coat. My stories are not run of the mill or flavour of the moment.
Author Guest Post:
Reading, Writing, and Reviewing…Oh My! By Natalie-Nicole Bates
Being a voracious reader since I was a child, reviewing seemed like the natural choice for me.
My first taste of book reviewing came while I was still in school. I was assigned to read three books each term and write a few paragraphs about them. While my peers were reading and raving about Judy Blume, I was reading and reviewing Harold Robbins and Sidney Sheldon. My teacher came to me and said, You really should be reading the classics.
To me, Sheldon and Robbins were the Masters. Their works were classics.
Book reviewing is an art that requires a special skill set. Book reviewing sites are professionally run, and most require interested applicants to audition. Book reviewers know how a book is put together, they understand the elements of plot, setting, scene, and point of view. They look for flow, for consistency, and most of all, they know how to remain neutral.
So if a book reviewer understands the mechanics of how a good book is put together, can they become writers themselves? Maybe.
About three year ago, I decided to make the transition into writing. I didn’t want to stop reviewing, but I stopped reviewing contemporary and paranormal romance (the genres I was interested in). I did this by my own choice. I now review mostly mystery and inspirational romance.
I already had my idea for a contemporary romance, and I signed up for an intensive six month course in the art of novel writing. I sold my first novel, Change of Address, which is now available at Sweett Cravings Publishing. Within a few weeks of my sale, I was offered a contract for my short paranormal, Antique Charming, which is now available at Books To Go Now. See Me, a paranormal romance is available at Leap of Faith Publishing, and now Remember The Stars, a paranormal romance novella with horror elements is available from Books To Go Now.
I have made successful leaps from avid reader, to reviewer, to finally, writer. But everyone’s journey is individual. Not all reviewers have a book in them, not all writers choose to review. When people ask me, how did you know you wanted to review? How did you know you wanted to write? I tell them my truth. For me, it was a burn inside of me that would not let up until I started reviewing, until I started writing. Each reader, reviewer, and writer must follow her own path to personal satisfaction.
Natalie-Nicole Bates is a book reviewer and author. Her passions in life include books and hockey along with Victorian and Edwardian era photography and antique poison bottles. Natalie contributes her uncharacteristic love of hockey to being born in Russia. She currently resides in the UK where she is working on her next book and adding to her collection of 19th century post-mortem photos.
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Experts at budget timeAug 5, 2013 By Steven R. Peck
Increasingly, spenders and consumers see themselves as interchangeable
An increasingly apparent face-off in government at all levels involves those who do the work and those who pay for it
At its basic level, it comes down to two versions of the same question: Does having money make you an expert on what you are buying? Or, does being an expert entitle you to make decisions on money?
Such disagreements have been prominent nationally in scientific and defense issues, statewide in education, and now, locally, in emergency management.
Specifically, the people who provide the day-to-day services of the county ambulance department have just gone through a significant disagreement with the Fremont County commissioners, who must approve funding for that department.
The seesaw discussion had many focal-points --full-time vs. part-time staffing, fees charged, hours of operation, service at remote outposts, health insurance and other benefits --but generally it comes down to whether budgeting for the department is better left to the people who will use the money or the people who will provide it.
"I know what we need," says one side.
"I know what we can afford," says the other.
Before long, one side can start to form judgments about the other that may fall outside specific areas of expertise. "They can afford more than they think," says one side.
"This service really isn't necessary," says the other.
Department heads never got to have anything and everything they wanted, but history doesn't immediately recall budget standoffs like these. The funder used to be a bit more deferent to the fund requester. It wasn't a carte blanche system, but a well-argued budget usually stood a pretty good chance, and the holders of purse usually confined their arguments to dollars, not services.
Things are different now. In Cheyenne, legislators without education training, without classroom or school administration experience, and without a track record of success in education policy, have decided they know better than the educators. As fantastically high-paid consultants whisper in their ears, the legislators fancy themselves education experts --and the new marching orders follow.
In Washington, any number of senators and representatives with no scientific background whatsoever are quick to cry "bad science" when confronted with a position on funding or policy that could prove more costly, either in dollars or votes, than they are comfortable with.
On defense, congressional leaders almost always say key decisions ought to "be left to the commanders on the ground," but the votes they cast at budget time are drastic shapers of what kinds of decisions those commanders can make. We've all seen the congressman who loves to talk like a general.
At the Fremont County level, the divide over the new fiscal year's funding for the ambulance department was wide enough that the longtime department head resigned over it. She had been asked to pare her original budget request a couple of times as commissioners scrutinized her spending plan and, she felt, her vision for ambulance service in the county as well.
A county ambulance budget finally has been passed --some time after the rest of the county's fiscal year budget was finalized. In the end, commissioners came back in the direction of the former ambulance chief in some areas, but the budget is likely to require dipping further into the department's cash reserve.
This is more a result than a solution, because commissioners already have said a very hard look at the ambulance budget will have to be taken again next year. When that happens, expect this growing divergence between perceived expertise among the payers and perceived fiscal acuity among the consumers to emerge again.


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A journalist reflects on her stint in Iraq.
The Monitor's language columnist argues that it shouldn't be all in the fine print.
A compelling portrait of China's new working class.
The Russian prime minister called Ukraine's involvement a 'crime,' but still agrees to a gas contract with Kiev.
The Yongbyon reactor could be operational again within a year.
The week has shown perils for Obama in running against the new GOP ticket.

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Re: how do you memorize your sets?
How you memorize your set will somewhat depend on how you write it. My roommate is also a comic and he writes material by getting on stage and riffing on a premise and after doing that a few times he will have the bit fleshed out and memorized.
I write out all my jokes before going on stage and a week before I go up I rehearse my set a few times a day, each day. On the day of performing I'll rehearse it a little bit more than usual, maybe like 4 or 5 times, just to know I've got it down. However, once I get to wherever I'm performing I purposefully stop thinking about my jokes. In my experience rehearsing my set at the venue only causes me to second guess my jokes and my confidence that I'll remember the jokes. Once I get to the venue I try to get in a relaxed mindset by taking deep breaths and joking around with the other comics.
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He walked into the store brimming with confidence. Typical of the male ego, his eyes unconsciously fluttered for a brief second on his reflection on the huge glass mirrors. In his mind, there wasn't anything wrong with the action. It was more or less a reflex move, why did they put up the mirrors in the first place? With his inner-self appeased by the logical explanation for his vanity, he moved on, humming a tune. Like most men, he lacked the innate gift of shopping which all women seem to possess. There were no brief stops to check out the store's inventory, rather he navigated his way directly to his target...the Fragrance section.
Stopping at the huge stand for female fragrances, he stylishly cast furtive glances over his shoulder to scout the scene for reactions. The world is a kinky place he mused to himself, a man can't even shop freely without eyebrows being raised. He turned his attention to the perfumes and struggled to concentrate. Givenchy, Armani, cK, Burberry, Vera Wang...hmmm, even Beyonce was peddling scents now. Trying as much as possible to act natural, he slowly brought each bottle a few inches from his face and tried to 'taste' the fragrance with his senses. Once again he was struck by that timeless dilemma or question all men face..."What do women want?" To answer that question, he concluded that he'd have to think like a woman. He chuckled at his own genius, and squared his shoulders as if to acknowledge the silent applause ringing in his imagination.
At that point, the store attendant walked up to him, with a dazzling smile artistically etched on her face, she asked if he needed any assistance. "No thank you, I am okay, just want to pick up a perfume for my sister", he replied. Unconsciously, his voice had dropped an octave, the bass more defined and the accent polished. It is amazing the effect a random beautiful woman can have on a man. In a second, he had switched cultures from African to Mediterranean, his voice, transformed from D'Angelo to Barry White, advertising that he was single and at the same time showing a loving and caring side. After the store attendant moved on, his brain switched into overdrive, processing her beauty and at the same time trying to match the scent of her fragrance to one of the bottles on display.
A few minutes later, he gave up and decided to go ahead with his previous Einstein conclusion of 'thinking like a woman'. So he picked a bottle of perfume at random, glanced nervously around, and sprayed some into the air. He darted his wrist in one fluid motion through the perfume mist and brought his wrist to his nose. "Hmmmm, not bad", he thought. 10 minutes later and about 10 bottles of perfume after, he looked more confused than ever. Sheepishly, he walked over to the male fragrance section, reeking like King Solomon in the middle of his harem, avoiding the bemused glance of the store attendant. Within 2 minutes, he had picked out a cologne. He marveled at how complex it was to think like a woman in contrast to the simplicity of men. Determined not to give up, he walked back to the female section in a bid to mend his wounded ego.
20 minutes later, both arms tattooed with female fragrances and still undecided, he gave up, a defeated man. The store attendants who had been watching him all along, finally came to his rescue. Flanked on both sides by beautiful women who explained the mechanism of the female mind/personality to him, his ego gradually recovered. Pearls of laughter rang through the store as he regained his bravado and charmed the store attendants with his wit, Mediterranean accent in full gear, he rediscovered the art of subtle flirtation and communication. One hour later, a transformed man, his unique fragrance turning heads and drawing admiring glances, he walked out of the store with his shopping bag filled. On his way out of the mall, he paused by a huge Victoria Secret poster. With his left eyebrow arched and a smug smile on his face, he muttered to the poster model..."Now I know your secret"...Or so he thought...

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Valerie has lived in the Bay Area her entire life. She entered the veterinary filed in 2001 and has spent the entire time at VCA Bay Area, mostly because of her deep love for animals and the wonderful and supportive team she works with every day. She has 2 furry children, a 16 year old Siamese cat named Sharde that is her heart and a 4 year old Chihuahua mix named Mercedes that she adopted from VCA Bay Area when she was abandoned at the hospital at only 2 months of age. Mercedes is now the princess of VCA Bay Area and comes to work with her mom every day. When Valerie is not at the hospital, she enjoys shopping and hanging out with close friends.
HOW TO REACH US
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Duke DPAH-4M EconoMate Portable Buffet Unit, Cold Food Table - Refrigerated 54"Wx20"D Top Opening
Serve Hot and Cold Foods in Different Units Without Compromising Style with the Duke DPAH-4M
Duke DPAH-4M EconoMate Cold Food Buffet Table is your ideal solution for serving cold dishes to customers. Great to be used for catered events, self-service restaurants, and similar commercial settings, this table does not compromise on quality. You can display a variety of salads, sandwiches, and other cold food items for your customers to choose from. This unit features a fully insulated pan and top for temperature consistency and preventing warm air from entering the compartments. There are four (4) 5"D sections to arrange an array of dishes for selection. Each section features a mechanically assisted cooled ice pans and compressor to keep the dishes cold and ready to eat. The compressor has an open angled-iron base that supports a condensing unit with R134a refrigerant. Pan liner and top of the unit have a stainless steel construction to ensure durability and strength to withstand daily service requirements. There is a clear-colored plexiglass canopy which is easy to clean and helps your customers identify food from a distance. You can choose from different colors as per the preference and decor.
Duke's Cold Food Buffet Unit features a steel-made enclosed base with powder coating to store dishware, cutlery, dressings, and much more. This base comes with two (2) sliding doors with flush pull handles for easy accessibility. At the bottom of pan liner, there are copper coils which refrigerate the unit effectively. The buffet table comes with an on/off switch to conserve energy. It has (4) 5" swivel casters (two with brakes) for easy movement throughout the service area. It comes with cord and plug set for installation. For smooth operations, the buffet table requires 120V - single phase electrical connection.
- Duke Model #DPAH-4M EconoMate Food Buffet to serve cold dishes
- Fully insulated pan and top for temperature consistency
- (4) 5"D sections to arrange different dishes
- Each section comes with mechanically assisted cooled ice pans and compressor
- Compressor has open angled-iron base that supports condensing unit with R134a refrigerant
- Pan liner and top have stainless steel construction to ensure durability and strength
- Clear-colored plexiglass canopy is easy to clean and helps in product identification
- Different color options available
- Steel-made enclosed base with powder coating for additional storage
- (2) sliding doors with flush pull handles for easy accessibility
- Copper coils at pan liner's bottom to refrigerate unit
- On/off switch for operations and conserving energy
- (4) 5" swivel casters (two with brakes) for easy movement
- Comes with cord and plug set for installation
- Requires 120V - single phase electrical connection
ONE YEAR PARTS, 90 DAYS LABOR WARRANTY
This Product Ranks 43 Out Of 90 In Cold Food Tables.
|Color:||Black | White | Brown | Green | Red | Orange | Silver | Blue | Gray|
|Pan Capacity:||(4) full-size|
|Style:||Standard Height Food Bar|
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this unit cooled?
- This unit must be plugged into an electrical outlet, and uses self-containted refrigeration to keep product at food-safe temperatures.

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Sans Pere’s First Noël Supper Club
By lucy.c.james / December 11, 2017
The Shoreditch Design Triangle is a cultural event that celebrates the creative industry in East London. It was established in 2008 as a vehicle for the designers, companies and institutions situated in the East End to collaborate on the promotion of their activities during the London Design Festival and at other key periods in the year.
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The Third Division club will charge between £30 and £35 compared to the £14 to £17 home fans usually pay to watch a league game.
Although the Northampton board will justify their decision because of the limited capacity at their new stadium, which holds fewer than 8,000, the small number of United fans who get into the game face the prospect of paying more to watch their team at Sixfields than they do at Old Trafford.
"We can understand why Northampton would want to maximise the revenue from this game but we feel they are being unreasonable in charging us that kind of money," said Mark Longden of the Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association.
Northampton reached the fourth round by winning 2-1 in last night's replay at First Division Rotherham.
Sam Allardyce was anything but upset by Bolton's 2-1 extra-time defeat at home by Second Division side Tranmere.
"The bottom line is I am glad we are out," the Bolton manager said.
Bolton face Aston Villa in a two-legged Carling Cup semi-final later this month and Allardyce added: "Our squad can't cope with being involved in so many games."
Wolves will be at home to West Ham after two goals from Kenny Miller ended Kidderminster's dreams.
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Spacious 3bedroom 3 bathroom attached 2 story villa in reflections lake. this home is one of the most popular floor plans in this community, ground floor master bedroom and bath ,2 bedrooms and loft upstairs, 2 car garage with lake view, house lives large at 2641 sq ft under air great location! shopping ,entertainment ,hospitals ,beaches minutes away ,2 swimming pools ,clubhouse, basketball court ,tennis pickleball court and more, new tile roof 12/03/2019
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Fantastic views allow you to relax on your private 12th floor balcony for morning coffee or watch the stunning evening sunset overlooking the Gulf. Stroll down to the private beach to enjoy one of the Tiki Huts or head over to Flippers Restaurant for lunch or dinner and watch the boats weave in and out while enjoying the gorgeous Estero Bay views. This is a very private gated community. If you are looking for a Southwest Florida vacation home with GREAT INCOME opportunities, THIS IS IT, it is a much sought-after weekly rental. Amenities include large community pool and spa with BBQ area and game room. This is YOUR paradise getaway!
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Direct Gulf Access home with legal non-conforming accessory apartment. Upstairs offers a bright open floor plan, very spacious wrap around balcony with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Lower level is 2 bedroom / 1 bath and is being offered furnished turnkey. The upstairs is currently rented until November 1. Home also has a 2 car garage, paved driveway, and boat dock with 10K lift.
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Gulf Access canal home just a few blocks to the sandy beach! Home needs some TLC. Room for pool.
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Absolutely charming vintage beach house !! Weekly rental 3bd 2bth only steps to the beach and pool ,Every major component to this beach house has been upgraded, replaced or restored ,sold turnkey, Neighborhood deeded beach access ,Vacation rental income producer or part or fulltime beach house

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One day in 2012, Daniel Azzopardi looked around the Maltese blogosphere and couldn’t find anything that was having fun with fashion… So he created Devil Wears Pra-duh. His signature sense of style and contagious personality quickly gave him a cult following from all over Malta and beyond. He now wears multiple hats: fashion blogger, digital influencer, ambassador, “It” boy and all-around personality, working with numerous brands. According to local press and fashion insiders, Daniel is the most influential fashion blogger in Malta.
Daniel has the first ever Fashion Blogger Award at the 2014 Malta Fashion Awards, the Fashion Blogger Award at the 2015 Malta Fashion Awards and the Most Stylish Blogger Award at the 2012 Style Awards under his belt. And most recently – the Fashion Blogger Award at the 2016 Malta Fashion Awards. Appearing in a lot of campaigns but most notably, Daniel is the first fashion blogger to appear in a Sterling Jewellers campaign.
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How I Met Your Mother > How I Met Your Mother Review: "Blitzgiving" > Comments Page 2
Does the writer of this reviews even like the show? He always complains about how disappointing it is. Not really fun to read.
Zoey is the worst character of the show. I really hate her and i want her to go away. Damn i´m liking this season but she is making things hard for me. I´m about to give up if the storyline lasts much longer.
Slapsgiving was Season 3
Slapsgiving 2 was Season 5
I figure Slapsgiving 3 will be next season.
It was alright but not great! I did love Jorge and the lost reference!
amazing episode!! love lost jokes. poor steve... by the start of the episode i know he would be the blitz again. and i miss slapsgiving day... and zoey, go away!!
This episode was awesome! LOVED the Lost references! Zoey isn't the mother, he already said he met her at the wedding, which we know now is "Punchy's" wedding!
This was one of my favourite episodes, maybe just for the gags but I found it hilarious.
I like Zoey, too bad she cant be the mother..shes already married..and the mother is Cindy's room-mate..
i loved the Lost references and the Lost type music
i loved the episode
I actually like Zoe a lot and I think she is perfect for Ted. I also found the episode to be much less forced on jokes than the last episode.
I didn't think it was bad I thought it was way better than the Halloween episode and a lot better than last weeks Robin Sparkles disappointment.
thanks god I am not the only one, who hates Zoey, cant imagine her to be a MOTHER. will rather wait 3 series for someone else. she´s terrible.
well I loved the Lost jokes. the Numbers one had me rolling on the floor crying.
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Mexico suspends 5 officials over soccer match brawl
Mar 6, 2022, 3:35 PM | Updated: Mar 7, 2022, 12:09 pm
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — State authorities in north-central Mexico have suspended five officials after a huge brawl among fans during a weekend match left 26 people injured, three critically.
Guadalupe Murguía, the interior secretary of Queretaro state said late Sunday the private company partly responsible for security at the soccer stadium would also have its contracts cancelled.
Police were also at the venue when the brawl occurred Saturday at a match between host Queretaro and Atlas from Guadalajara, the reigning league champion, but were also unable to contain the violence.
The five suspended officials include police and civil defense employees, and three people responsible for planning and preparations.
All matches in Mexico’s top division were cancelled Sunday and the league may impose bans on rowdy fans from attending away matches.
Showing just how bad the blood was between Queretaro fans and visitors from Guadalajara, in Jalisco state, Murguía announced that some of the men injured in the brawl — presumably visiting Atlas fans — would be given a police escort to the state line when they are released from hospital, to protect them.
The Saturday match was suspended in the 62nd minute after multiple fights broke out in the stands. Security personnel opened the gates to the field so that fans, including women and children, could escape the stands.
Queretaro state authorities said Sunday that only 7 of the injured men remained hospitalized; 19 were released from hospital Monday, but three were still in critical condition.
They may have been the three men who were seen unconscious or badly beaten on the ground, being repeatedly kicked and pummeled in videos posted on social media.
Enrique Alfaro, the governor of Jalisco state, whose capital is Guadalajara, was asked Monday about local press reports the brawl may have involved local criminal gangs fighting visitors who purportedly belonged to the Jalisco drug cartel.
“What it seems to me is that what we saw was not a normal dispute between fans,” Alfaro said. “What happened there was something that looked different.”
Alfaro refused to comment on whether drug gangs were involved, but said “all I can say is that what we saw, because we all saw it, looked like something more than a fight between people. I am convinced of that.”
Pablo Lemus, the mayor of Guadalajara, said Monday there was a growing consensus that teams’ “barras” — organized fan clubs that are often implicated in violence — not be allowed to attend away matches.
“What we want to avoid is having the barras of visiting teams in the stadiums,” Lemus said.
Mikel Arriola, president of the MX League, said it would likely adopt biometric or facial recognition systems at stadiums to identify troublemakers.
“We have to implement digital security measures to identify those who attend, starting with the barras,” Arriola said, adding he would propose at a club owners meeting Tuesday that those clubs be barred from their teams’ away matches.
FIFA, the international soccer governing body, said in a statement that it was “shocked at the tragic incident that took place at La Corregidora stadium in the city of Queretaro during the fixture between Queretaro and Atlas.” It called the violence “unacceptable and intolerable.”
“FIFA joins the Mexican Football Association and Concacaf (the North American soccer federation) in condemning this barbaric incident and encouraging the local authorities to bring swift justice to those responsible. Our thoughts are with all those who suffered its consequences,” the statement said.
After the melee broke out, players from visiting Atlas quickly fled to the locker rooms as did some from the Queretaro side. Other Queretaro players, including Uruguayan goalie Washington Aguerre, stayed near the bench trying to calm the fans.
After several minutes some of the fights moved to the field where they continued punching and kicking. Some people were armed with chairs and metal bars.
One fan could be seen pulling a knife to cut the nets of one goal. Others destroyed one side’s bench and some fought in the tunnel to the field.
In fact, violence between gangs of rival soccer fans is commonplace at stadiums in Mexico. Atlas has also had issues recently with violence among its fans. Last year, the “classic” with crosstown rival Chivas saw a brawl in the stands.
Queretaro Gov. Mauricio Kuri condemned the violence and said the owners of the Queretaro club would have to answer for what happened. He also pledged to investigate whether authorities or anyone else had been remiss in not quelling the violence.
“I have given instructions that the law be applied with all of its consequences,” he said. Both teams issued statements condemning the violence.
State authorities said some police were on duty at the stadium, but that it was largely staffed by private security officers. Video footage of the match suggested the security force was largely made up of female officers, who unsuccessfully tried to break up fights.
Large squads of police are assigned to security at some soccer matches in Mexico.
“The security at the stadium is a private responsibility, but despite that, I recognize that law enforcement was insufficient and did not act with sufficient speed,” Gov. Kuri said.
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A nationwide status yellow low temperature and ice warning, which came into place at 7pm last night, remains in effect.
Temperatures as low as -5 degrees were recorded in some parts of the country.
The status yellow warning is set to remain in place until 10am this morning.
Snow and ice were seen right across the country over the weekend, with particularly bad snowfall seen in the west.
Met Éireann is forecasting "bitterly cold" conditions early this morning, with snow and ice slow to clear as a result. Freezing fog is also likely.
Bitterly cold & icy start this morning, hazardous conditions on untreated surfaces🥶. Frost, ice & any patches of freezing fog will be slow to clear during the morning. Most of the country will be dry, few rain/hail showers in west Connacht & north Ulster. Highs of 3 to 7C. pic.twitter.com/VTSPhHLG5D— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 25, 2021
However, the current cold and wintry spell is expected to come to an end on Tuesday afternoon, when it will give way to much milder and wetter conditions.
Motorists have been reminded that roads may still be icy and treacherous.
It can take up to 10 times longer to stop a vehicle on icy roads, and anyone driving in these conditions has been asked to slow down and keep well back from whoever is in front.

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The second in Tim C.’s progressive series was a ride to Bridgeport — otherwise known at “The Donut Run”.
Basil and Argyll posed at the entrance of the Azalea Garden, where the ride meets. The day was clear, and far, far warmer than the previous Saturday — in the low 60s F/15.5 C or so by the time we’d finished, in fact.
However, the Schuylkill River Trail was still frozen in critical areas, so we travelled on roads (and hills!) once again. Once again, I walked a couple of portions of those hills. Sigh.
The guys took a short break in Conshocken: Here are Steve, Tim and George with bikes (and Basil!). Dr. Diarist is across the street with Argyll. (Gotta grab these pictures when I can on group rides!)
Both Steve and George have also led rides for The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia. I’m not sure how BCP does it, but these guys (and others like fearless leaders Saul and Mike, who I met through BCP) exemplify a spirit that I never expected to find in a cycling group.
When I walked up one hill and climbed back onto Basil for yet another climb, Steve was waiting for me. “Go at the pace that’s right for you,” he said. “Use your lowest gear”, he advised, and “breathe”. (I’m paraphrasing: I was going slowly, gearing down, and breathing!) He also told me something interesting: He said that he never looks at the top of a hill. I can see why — the focus is so much better placed on the road directly ahead. It’s not necessary to see how far away the top is in order to arrive there!
Tim is a well-known for being a doughnut fiend, and this ride a significant one in the series, as Suzy Jo sells Tim-approved, authentic Philadelphia doughnuts. Tim is holding one aloft above. I am completely unclear on how Tim manages the thousands of cycling miles he rides when fuelled by doughnuts, but there you have it.
Doughnuts acquired, we rode down the street to buy more substantial items at the Palm Tree Market.
Well-fed and hydrated, we headed back to Philadelphia. We encountered swarms (literally!) of road racers here and there on our travels, and packs of joggers, too, near Philadelphia. Good moods abounded, with lots of greetings and friendly nods back and forth. This winter has been uncharacteristically cold, snowy and icy; the slightest hint of spring is bringing out the best in everyone.
We stopped here to re-group on the return ride. Philadelphia is lurking out there, on the horizon. Some humorist said “No more hills now!” but he was prevaricating. The thought of coasting back was a pretty enticing one, though, I have to admit . . ..
I feel so fortunate to have found a group which offers these kinds of cycling experiences for a recreational rider like me — someone who is slower, inexperienced, more interested in the ride than speed or detailed fitness metrics. These guys are kind, nice, and encouraging.
Inclines are difficult for me; I’ll get stronger as I get back into cycling — and I’ll be doing far better on these runs once the trail — which doesn’t have quite these elevations — opens. In the meantime, I feel so fortunate to be able to ride with people who love cycling, and love to share the experience.
If you happen to be a recreational rider in the Philadelphia area, do take a look at BCP’s website, and see how joining might expand your cycling world. It’s made a huge difference in mine.


Adam Hammill, Who Opened a New Business During the Pandemic, Raised the Need for Relief for New Businesses, Which Senator Hassan Secured in the American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON - Adam Hammill of Berlin, owner of Exile Burrito and a Coast Guard veteran, will be Senator Maggie Hassan’s virtual guest for President Joe Biden’s joint address to Congress tonight. Hammill opened his new restaurant during the pandemic, however like many new businesses, he was not eligible to receive COVID-19 relief. Hammill raised this concern with Senator Hassan, who successfully worked across the aisle to ensure that new businesses like Adam’s will be able to access payroll assistance through the Employee Retention Tax Credit.
“Adam represents the best of the Granite State, first serving our country as a member of the Coast Guard and then showing grit and determination by opening up a new restaurant during the pandemic,” Senator Hassan said. “Earlier in the pandemic, I talked with Adam about his experiences, and he raised the issue that new businesses were ineligible for COVID-19 relief funding. Because of advocacy from Adam and other new business owners, I led bipartisan efforts to successfully expand relief to new businesses as part of the American Rescue Plan. I am honored to bring Adam as my virtual guest to President Biden’s joint address to highlight his efforts, and I will continue working to help small businesses across New Hampshire receive the support that they need to create jobs and thrive.”
“The opportunity to be invited as Senator Hassan’s virtual guest to the State of the Union is an honor. If asked a year ago if I thought I would have met Senator Hassan and helped inspire legislation that would aid other Americans who chose to start a business during this once in a century pandemic, I wouldn’t believe it,” said Hammill. “My first meeting with Senator Hassan, I explained as a new business owner I was unable to access the emergency stimulus or PPP loans because I opened my business in 2020. My second meeting with Senator Hassan we further discussed action steps to provide relief to start-ups. Not many Americans get the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a bill, it has been a civic honor to be a part of a bill that will aid other Americans who had the courage to start a business in the wake of a global pandemic. This experience is affirmation that bipartisan representative democracy is still alive, and serving small Main Street businesses.”
The American Rescue Plan includes the bipartisan Recovery Startup Assistance Act that Senator Hassan introduced to provide payroll assistance through the Employee Retention Tax Credit to new small businesses started during the pandemic. So far, many new businesses have been unable to access other COVID-19 relief programs. Furthermore, the December COVID-19 relief and government funding package included bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Hassan to allow eligible small employers to both participate in the Paycheck Protection Program and also claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit to help keep workers on payroll and pay for their health care coverage. Previously, small employers could not participate in both of these programs.


Lachapelle, U., Burke, M., Brotherton, A. et Leung, A. (2018). Parcel locker systems in a car dominant city: Location, characterisation and potential impacts on city planning and consumer travel access. Journal of Transport Geography, 71, 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2018.06.022.
Automated systems enabling customers to pick-up e-purchased goods from designated 24 h Parcel Locker pick-up points are proliferating. While they offer the promise of improved access to goods and reduced travel for consumers and delivery vehicles, the integration of these systems in cities, and their impact on access, generally and by mode are understudied.
This paper explores the development, site characteristics and regional location characteristics of Parcel Lockers in five South East Queensland (SEQ) cities, Australia, and discusses implications for urban and transport planning in a car-oriented city.
Micro level site analyses for 45 locker locations provide information on facilities (e.g. access by modes and universal accessibility, ground level, tenure type, safety). Hierarchical cluster analysis helps identify categories of locations. Suburb-level census and land use data as well as distance from transportation infrastructure and other Australia Post facilities were gathered and used to compare regional suburbs with and without Parcel Lockers. Logistic regression identifies the suburb level characteristics associated with the presence of a Parcel Locker (n = 273).
Parcel Lockers in Brisbane are generally located at Australia Post locations, on commercial streets, shopping centres, suburban arterials and industrial parks. Automobile access and nearby parking is nearly ubiquitous, whereas alternative transport access is limited. Though site locations are constrained by commercial decisions, proximity to highways, to public transport, population density, a good balance of jobs and population, and higher rates of household Internet access are associated with the presence of a Parcel Locker.
Documenting and assessing site characteristics and regional location of Parcel Lockers can help ensure its optimal and adequate integration and distribution across the region to satisfy city and transport planning goals. In its current state, Australia Post's Parcel Lockers partially meet the objectives of a sustainable city.


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I'm lucky enough to say I have been in Rebak Marina for a long period of time, so I get to use the pool and tennis courts, and the walking tracks and private beach daily. But I recently had a SPA treatment there, and I have to say it was one of the BEST massages I have had in Langkawi. Having the spa right on my door step means no rushing for the ferries, and I can hold all my ambience for longer :) Really truly, a fabulous SPA, and thanks so much Izan for the massage!
If you're looking to experience living in the ancient rainforest while enjoying the emerald green Andaman Sea and the soft white sand beneath your feet, Rebak Marine Resort is a tropical paradise. This resort is ideal for those seeking a secluded vacation. We woke up to the calling of Drongos and Hornbills. The air is pleasantly fresh. Casuarina & palm trees offer shade on the paths we walked along. The staffs are so pleasant and welcoming. I also got the opportunity to join the complimentary morning walk offered by the hotel to explore the natural wonders of this small island. We spent a few days at this hideout resort, unwinding from our hectic schedule to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Looking forward to visiting this tranquil hideout again very soon.
Absolute rave reviews for Mr Selva the passionate conservationist guide who leads the walks around the interesting flora and fauna of the rainforest of Rebak Island. Today we were booked to walk to the beautiful and remote 'Red Beach' but morning monsoonal rain made that a little uninviting! Not to be deterred Mr Selva showed our group the properties and characteristics of the amazing trees and plants growing in the resort grounds and how leaves from various trees here are used in the pharmaceuticals which are familiar to all of us. The mangroves have an interesting story and are quite unique and so too is the beautiful Hibiscus flower..... Do not miss an excellent nature walk around one of the most beautiful and interesting ecological sites on the planet - Rebak Island.
A great private island to relax and rejuvenate. Awesome service by all personnel making you feel welcomed and accommodated. Celebrated brother's birthday, baby's 3months old at the island, the team gave their best to making the short getaway memorable.
Huge disclaimer: Do NOT book this hotel if you are looking for enjoying nightlife at Pantai Chenang or have activities arranged outside of Rebak. The limited boat schedule will stress you up. My friend booked this hotel and I joined the trip last minute. It was a great inconvenience as I went to Langkawi with the expectation of having cheap alcohol and enjoying the nightlife in a duty-free island. However, I could not do so as the last boat back to the hotel was 8:00 pm and if you missed it, there is no other way to get back (unless you are willing to pay RM160 for a boat ride). Also, the room I got (room no. 409) has a serious issue with the hot water supply and the water seems yellowish, which might be the fault of a rusting pipe. When we checked out and left the island, I realized that I had left my backpack on the island. I called back at around 1 pm asking for their help to check for it and they promised to call me back to update me. As expected, no call returned. I had to take the freaking boat back to the island again and easily found my backpack at the spot which I specifically asked them to check during my phone call earlier. I take the blame for my carelessness in this but you cannot blame me for deducting marks on their customer service due to their responsiveness in attending to my request. 3 hours wasted due to the location of the hotel. On a positive note, the island has a beautiful beach and shrubs. You can even see hornbills if you wake up before 7:30 am. We also manage to spot dolphins far away in the sea from the hotel's beach. The pool was warm (temperature-regulated) and the food was decent. Also, we stay on the ground floor and the building is made of wood (concrete room is another room option). So you could imagine me hearing the footsteps of my other friends who are staying on the top floor. Soundproof might be a concern. Conclusion: if you are looking to stay away from the crowd and fully enjoy the serenity while on an island with a beach, Rebak will be a perfect choice. However, not so suitable if you are planning to join any activity at the happening Chenang beach.…
Was there for 3 nights, an absolute gem of a place to be. Being on a private island, it gives us the privacy we need. While the hotel itself has seen better days, the room we had was spacious with hot running water, cleanly swept floor, as well as working air conditioners. Pool is clean and warm while the beach is a mere 100m away. What stood out however are the staffs who are friendly in nature, taking the time to speak to us and sharing their experience of living in this island as well as making sure we have all we need - all these despite the place being clearly understaffed. This resort needs an overhaul, because if it doesn't, I am afraid less guests will return, which in turn will mean there's a risk the place will close permanently. It shouldn't - because you don't get many of such resorts anymore. Just one thing – the price of food in the restaurant is rather costly. I am not sure if this is because they are the only one in the island.…
My wish to stay at Rebak Island Resort & Marina did not become reality due to a problem with water supplies into the island. Got to know about it on the day I’m traveling to Langkawi. Sadly, as unable to enjoy the holiday on a private island. Anyway, I took this opportunity to wish the best and thank you for the kind hospitality, assistance, time, and courtesy to Ms. Hani Shariman, Ms. Julia, Ms. Ilyani, Ms. Idayu, and Mr. Muralitharan who has been a wonderful asset to the property. It’s been a good experience with their assistance throughout the reservation process until they moved me to Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa (their sister property within Tradewinds) by making superb arrangements to compensate for my holiday that was supposed to be in Rebak Island. I hope able to make a trip in the near future to Rebak Island Resort & Marina.…
Booked two rooms for two nights with the family of four. Planned to stay in their two room suite. Unfortunately, a few days prior to our arrival we were informed that the hotel is facing some issues with the supply of water from the main island. Especially since the island was not getting any rain in recent weeks. The staff were very helpful in assisting us to be relocated to another hotel. A day before our arrival there had successfully relocated us. Thank you to the team.
Overall stay were great, super friendly staff and food were delicious too. Room is clean and well maintained. There are just a few things that needs to be upgraded such as the pool table, missing umbrellas in the room, no working condition bicycles for the guests as advertised.
Cleanliness 5 star Room service 5 star F & b 5 star Nature’s View 5 star Housekeeping 5 star Overall good It was the best experience I ever had. Thanks vivanta for this awesome service to my family members.


Most of us would agree that there aren't enough valid and meaningful health care quality measures to guide patients' choices of hospitals and physicians. While the federal government has steadily expanded the number of publicly available measures on its Hospital Compare website, it still falls short of what many patients, payers and providers would like. This is particularly true in the realm of outcomes such as infections and mortality rates, and in provider-level ratings.
Journalists and other ratings-making organizations have recently attempted to fill the measurement chasm left by policymakers and health care professionals. In July, nonprofit journalism organization ProPublica unveiled its Surgeon Scorecard, posting the "Adjusted Complication Rates" for more than 16,000 physicians in eight inpatient procedures. The Scorecard’s release set off an intense debate within the health care community about the validity of the measure as well as the requirements of journalists when they function as scientists to create new measures. With the Surgeon Scorecard, ProPublica acted as judge and jury; they defined the measure, deemed it valid, and declared which surgeons were low quality. What assurances does the public have that such "vigilante" measures are scientifically sound? While ProPublica says its work was "guided by experts," that review was informal.
Shortly after the Scorecard was issued, some detractors on social media called for it to undergo peer review, a process that is typical for government-issued measures. That review was delivered on Friday, when several researchers in health care quality measurement, including me, published a critique on the RAND Corporation website. Our conclusion: patients should not consider the Scorecard a valid or reliable predictor of any individual surgeon's outcomes.
Among several concerns raised, we pointed out that the Adjusted Complication Rate, which was based mostly on readmissions, was not a true complication rate. The measure didn't consider complications that occurred during a hospital admission and ignored many complications that are most meaningful to patients. For instance, erectile dysfunction is common after radical prostatectomy (more than 50 percent, according to some estimates), but it was not tracked in the ProPublica measure. We also found problems with the underlying data used by ProPublica: Some surgical cases were attributed to non-surgeons or to surgeons in the wrong specialty — a finding that suggests the existence of other errors that are harder to detect.
Developing and vetting a valid new quality measure can be hard, tedious and controversial. Yet that process unearths weaknesses, improves the final product, and ultimately makes the measure more useful to patients and physicians. No matter who creates a measure — the government, journalists or nonprofit groups — we all have a duty to ensure it receives the highest level of scrutiny before it's issued, not after the fact. When journalists act as scientists, they should be held to the standards of scientists.
Great post Peter! Kudos to you and the other authors of the RAND paper for a thoughtful critique of the "Scorecard".
Anytime an organization is based on such a sanctimonious mission statement ("To expose abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust by government, business, and other institutions, using the moral force of investigative journalism to spur reform through the sustained spotlighting of wrongdoing"), you have to be wary.* The implied intent of ProPublica's "moral force" is to produce objective, independent, investigative stories. Presumably these are appropriately informed. But time has shown that ProPublica really is, first and foremost, just all about ProPublica.
*To that end, I'm reminded of Charles Foster Kane's "Declaration of Principles" to his readers.
Concerns shared by Mr Peter Pronovost, One of the world’s leading authorities on patient safety, Peter Pronovost is the director of the Armstrong Institute, as well as senior vice president for patient safety and quality, at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Let us see how Johns Hopkins patient safety efforts came out on Surgeon's scorecard. Looks like, 2 surgeons in what some call "better than average group, 9 Surgeons in what some call the "average group" 2 surgeons in what some call the "worse than average" group. hmm.. interesting, but not stellar.. Now let us see how Consumer Reports scores Johns Hopkins.. Hmm.. not stellar here either... Infection rates not stellar either?
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You recently featured a case of a reader whom TSB had refused to refund after £1,000 was taken from his account by fraudsters using gambling sites.
I find myself in an even worse position. TSB has refused to refund me for 70 transactions totalling £4,150, all made over 10 days to a betting company.
I most certainly did not make these payments, and feel very let down. TSB did not flag the unusual spending patterns to me.
I have had the same bank account since 1997 and have never made any payments to a gambling company, let alone 70 transactions over such a short space of time.
As with your previous victim of fraud, initially payments of £30 were taken. However, they then grew in size, including three of £300 and four of £250 in one day.
TSB has similarly refused to refund me because of its “zero policy” on gambling and fraud. During the call, there was even an insinuation from TSB staff that, because I hadn’t spotted it earlier, it was my fault.
Does the bank expect me to monitor my account 24 hours a day?
TSB can have a zero policy of repaying fraud on gambling sites all it likes but the rules are straightforward: it must refund fraudulent payments that were not authorised by the account holder, whether to a gambling site or anywhere else.
The Financial Conduct Authority says if you have reported an unauthorised payment a bank “must refund the payment without unnecessary delay”, unless it has reasonable grounds to suspect that you acted “fraudulently”.
I asked TSB to take a second look at this. It told me that cases such as this can be complex and often require staff to speak to the betting company to find out more about what has occurred. However, it has now agreed to refund you in full.
“We’ve apologised to the customer for the experience she has had,” it says. “She’s been fully refunded and has been offered compensation for the inconvenience caused.”
In the meantime, it is worth noting that many banks offer customers the chance to block payments to gambling sites, although this doesn’t currently include TSB, the bank with the zero policy.
This is designed to help problem gamblers, but there is nothing to stop anyone else doing it. Fraudsters are clearly targeting these sites as a way to launder cash stolen from account holders.
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These silky, luscious icy treats, dreamed up based on traditional Hungarian desserts, will be the all-time favorite summer refreshments for the whole family. You only need a couple of simple ingredients to create these creamy wonders. Here we present you three delicious Hungarian ice cream recipes that you can try at home when the thermometer hits 30 ° C.
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125 ml cream
180 ml whole milk
50 g sugar
2 egg yolks
pinch of salt
the zest of a 1/4 lemon
half a vanilla bean
75 g cottage cheese
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50 g butter
50 g sugar
50 g all-purpose flour
50 g almond flour
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15 dkg cane sugar
1 tbsp apple pectin or apple extract
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For the apricot jam, we wash, peel and pit the fruits. We add the sugar and the apple pectin or extract, heat them up and let them boil for a couple of minutes. We put the mixture in a blender and purée it. We can store the jam in jars up to two weeks in the fridge.
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Read more: Hungarian cottage cheese dumpling recipe has become world-famous
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Are you looking for the smoothest, creamiest homemade ice cream recipe in history? You are in the right place! This cottage cheese dumpling-inspired ice cream will be a staple in your fridge during the hot days! Read the original recipe HERE!
4 egg yolks
10 dkg sugar
2 dl whipped cream
25 dkg mascarpone
1 tbsp semolina
25 dkg cottage cheese
zest of a lemon
a pinch of salt
5 pieces of biscuit of your choice
3 dkg butter
150 g sour cream
1 dl whipped cream
1 packet of whipped cream stabilizer
5 dkg icing sugar
Heat up the mascarpone and 2 dl whipped cream with the lemon zest. Add the semolina and we simmer it on low heat. Once done, let it cool down.
Beat the egg yolks and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt. Add sugar and cook it until it becomes a thick cream. Let it cool down!
We combine the two mixtures, add the cottage cheese and place it in the fridge for an hour.
Fill the cylinder of the ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.
To make the cream cold foam, we beat the icing sugar and the whipped cream stabilizer with a hand mixer in order to get a nice smooth cream. We place it in the fridge.
To make the crumb, we grind the biscuits. We lightly toast them on butter in a frying pan.
We serve the scoops sprinkled with crumbs and topped with cream cold foam.
Madártej or floating island ice cream
Every Hungarian child’s favorite snack, the floating island is one exquisite dessert you will have again and again. It does not require fancy-sounding components, and it is super easy to create. Find the original recipe HERE!
5 egg yolks
20 dkg sugar
half a vanilla bean
5 dl whole milk
4 dl cream
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until it gets foamy. Gradually add the milk and vanilla.
Heat it up at a low temperature while constantly stirring it, until it gets slightly thicker. Let it cool down.
Beat the cream until it gets a foam-like texture. Add it to the egg-sugar-milk mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the ice cream machine and process until it reaches the desired thickness. Enjoy!
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