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- This shockproof foam photography bag offers economical protection for camera and camcorders
- The photography bag provides ample space for your device and accessories
- The case for Panasonic has been designed for you, to protect and carry your camera around easily
- The DSLR camera bag is universally designed to fit almost all digital compact camera on the market
- It has enough space for accessories along with your memory cards and cables etc.
- This is a non-OEM product
- Compatible with: Panasonic Camera
- Interior Material: Shockproof Foam
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- Size: 19 x 14 x 10cm / 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.9in (L x W x H)
- With advanced technology and exquisite workmanship, this camera bag is very popular
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How to Travel Safely With a Camcorder:
- Carry your camcorder in a padded case. They may cost a little extra, but replacing a cracked lens will cost much more
- Always bring your camcorder as a piece of carry-on luggage when traveling by plane. Never check your camera at the baggage counter and never stick it in the trunk. Your camcorder will be safer from the elements on the seat next to you
- Have the camera ready at customs and security gates. The security checker will likely want to inspect the camera to be sure it is not a weapon
- Buy adapters for international power outlets. Make sure you get a quality adapter for your charger when you are traveling abroad. Don't buy one that is going to short out and ruin your battery
- Get a room with a safe. Check ahead of time with your hotel to see if there will be safes in the rooms. Most cleaning staffs are very professional and ethical, but lock it up for extra security
- Let your camera warm up or cool down before using. If you'll be traveling to vastly different climates, you'll want your camera to adjust to the new temperature naturally
- Insure your camera. Many home and contents insurance policies cover accidental damage
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- Invest in some silica gel packets and stick them in your case to prevent moisture damage
- Keep your camera secure. Carry it on your front instead of your back. Make sure the bag is zipped and fastened
- Some companies offer lines of inconspicuous camera bags. Shop around
- While packing, keep your camera separate from any lotions, sunscreens or bug repellants. Leaky bottles will damage your camera
- Leave the camera home when you go to the beach. Sand is awful for cameras. If you must bring it with, bring a sealable bag and a brush to get rid of any stray grains of sand
- When the bag gets wet, you can wipe it with a dry cloth to fully dry before using, otherwise it will cause fabrics to fade
- Please keep it from sunlight and high humidity environment
- Protect your digital camera from accidental damage and scratches
- Do not use chemical lotion (alcohol, alkali, etc.) to wash it, otherwise it will cause deform of the product
- If you don't use your camera for a long time, you can take it out from your bag. Reserve it at the other place
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A camera bag protects your device from precipitation, dirt and other elements that cause damage to the camera. Nothing protects the inside and outside of the bag from particles and germs, though. Dust that is inside the bag eventually travels inside the camera, and once enough debris collects there, it can cause the camera to malfunction. Germs and bacteria found on the outside of the bag can also transfer to the camera. Cleaning both sides of the bag periodically eliminates debris that harms the camera and germs that make you sick
- Unzip the camera bag. Turn it inside out. Inspect the inside of the bag and eliminate any dust or dirt particles with your hands. Use the can of compressed air, if necessary, to eliminate stuck-on particles from the bag
- Mix a few drops of the mild liquid soap with about 1 cup of tap water
- Dip the cloth into the cleaning solution. Squeeze the cloth so it is isn't dripping wet. Wipe the inside of the camera bag thoroughly with the cloth
- Turn the camera bag inside out and repeat Steps 5 and 6 to clean the outside of the bag
- Leave the bag unzipped until both the inside and outside of the bag is completely dry
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Palm Cancels Linux-based Foleo Project
In a message to customers Palm CEO Ed Colligan has declared the end of the short era of the Foleo Linux handheld before it really got started.
Palm announced the new device as recently as May 2007, and now Chief Executive Officer CEO Colligan has axed the Linux project. The product, dubbed the Mobile Companion, was planned as an extension to mobile communications devices, and mainly designed for email and office applications. According to Colligan, the device was close to market maturity.
In the course of the past few months, it had become clear that Palm needed to offer a single platform for all of its devices. "To that end, and after careful deliberation, I have decided to cancel the Foleo mobile companion product in its current configuration", Colligan writes in his enterprise blog, going on to conclude "we can not afford to make those improvements on a platform that is not central to our core focus." Development for the Windows Mobile Platform will continue in cooperation with Microsoft, however, Palm will be looking to focus on its proprietary Palm OS operating system platform.
Palm's CEO says that making the wrong decision has cost the company around US$ 10 m: "This is a lot of money, but it is a small price relative to the costs that would be required to support two platforms going forward.", says Colligan. He emphasizes the fact that both he and Palm founder Jeff Hawkins still believe in the Foleo's potential, but only as a development on the new Palm platform. Colligan has not disclosed a release date for a Foleo II and attaches higher priority to the core platform and Palm smart phones. Palm raised a storm of publicity by advertising its device at Linuxworld Expo in San Francisco in August, and announcing that Palm had opted for the Wind River Linux platform.
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Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.
Microsoft Grabs No-IP.com Domains
Redmond rushes in to root out alleged malware haven.
Firefox Steps into 3D
New initiative will bring futuristic virtual reality effects to the web surfing experience.
New Trojan Targets Online Banking
Dyreza malware launches a man-in-the-middle attack that compromises SSL.
HP Rolls Out Massive Cloud Network
New cloud combines worldwide access with local attention to data security.
New Attack Targets Wireless Logins
A first cousin of the recent Heartbleed attack affects EAP-based wireless and peer-to-peer authentication.
Geeks Petition for Free Lenovo BIOS
FOSS community acts to protect freedom of choice for laptop devices.
Firefox Says Yes to DRM
Quintessential open source browser shores up its market share with a step toward the proprietary dark side.
Webcam Hijackers Busted
Authorities in 16 countries take action against users of the imfamous BlackShades malware tool.

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A young Manchester mother died Sunday evening when she drove her car into the path of an oncoming vehicle on KY 80 at Horses Creek, according to Kentucky State Police.
Ralph Hoskins, retired educator and local leader of the Democratic Party, has filed to run against State Sen. Robert Stivers in the race for the 25th State Senate seat.
Monday was the first day for Manchester to be smoke-free in all enclosed public places.
Manchester's city council will look different following this year's election.
Gregory, 43 of Greenbriar Road, considered a "person of interest" in last year's death of Tammy Faye (Sizemore Jarvis) Roberts, was arrested Monday afternoon by the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
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Buzz was fascinated last night at the opening of photographer Phil Pantano's art exhibit, "The American Worker," at Main Street Studios.
It is so Buffalo! Up on those walls are people you know!
Adding to the fun, in Pantano's exhibit, they all look exhausted. He caught people in that magic and expressive moment when they have finished their shift but not yet opened a beer.
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HOUSTON –- There's no chance for rain on Monday, but it will be warm and muggy outside with daytime temperatures around 82 degrees.
As the evening hours approached Sunday, most of southeast Texas was clear of a line of thunderstorms that moved through Houston earlier in the day, bringing small hail to parts of town.
Tuesday the daytime temps drop into the 70s, and the rain chance goes back up to 50-percent.
The chance for rain carries over into Wednesday and even Thursday, but things will clear up nicely for next weekend.
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With the U.S. Open considered the sharpest test in professional golf, Jim Furyk's three-round record of 200 strokes from 2003 stood as an impressive one. But at Congressional this week, Furyk didn't even make it to the third round – and his record didn't make it through, either.
Rory McIlroy shot a 199 through 54 holes, an amazing 14-under par, to break Furyk's mark. The 22-year-old from Northern Ireland takes an eight-stroke lead over Y.E. Yang into Sunday.
But before anyone goes crowning McIlroy prematurely, Lee Westwood points out that his rival has been here before but lost the Masters.
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In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate but equally important groups: the cops who investigate crimes, and the district attorneys who star in Deep Throat Part II: The Bonening. A district attorney in upstate New York has admitted that he acted in pornographic movies in the 1970s then lied when […]


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If so, you can also bring the address bar up by pressing Alt+D/Ctrl+L. Since you usually don't really need the address bar except when you want to... well... enter an address... that works out pretty well.
Guess I'm just paranoid. I like having the address up there at all times, clearly visible (WITHOUT any of it greyed out, thank you very much, Microsoft :/), so I can see where I am actually at if I've misspelled (and landed on a phishing site) or been redirected.


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Customized Tours leads groups on guided expeditions of Seattle's most breathtaking spots. Outdoor adventurers can try the Mount Rainier National Park tour or the winery and waterfall tour, which travels across Lake Washington on the 7,700-foot Evergreen Point floating bridge to the world-renowned Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. City tours explore a variety of coffee shops and tourist attractions across the Queen Anne, Fremont, and Chinatown neighborhoods.
One of the more unique tours is the Boeing Factory tour, which gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at airplane assembly. It also gives them a chance to design their own airplanes using touch-screen computers, or, for traditionalists, old geometry homework.
Blanketed in wall-to-wall trampolines, Sky High Sports delights barefoot fun seekers with 45,000 square feet of springy terrain. Guests can hone front flips, backflips, and belly flops during intense free-bounce sessions. Each trampoline comes equipped with a specially designed spring-loaded frame and 2-inch-thick safety pads that grant patrons a landing cushier than a corner office at a marshmallow factory. Pintsize aerialist posses can safely practice their synchronized salchows on 360 degrees of trampoline walls while court supervisors watch from the sidelines and award hard-earned praise with oversize scorecards. Sky High also offers AIRobics fitness classes and monthly dodge-ball tournaments to help jumpers explore the outermost stratospheres of trampoline possibilities.
An annual membership grants floral devotees unlimited visits with up to three guests, discounts for seasonal concerts held on the grounds, invitations to exclusive lectures and events, and rock-cultivation lessons in the Japanese Garden.
From three locations, Family Fun Centers & Bullwinkle's Restaurant foster lifelong memories for kids and their caretakers as they bond over bouts of miniature golf, laser-tag shootouts, and bumper-car derbies. Visitors taller than 58 inches challenge each other to go-kart races, while smaller thrill seekers practice Napoleonic siege techniques at the indoor fun fortress. Outside, human slingshots hurl visitors safely through the air in harnessed flights, and indoor rollercoaster simulators re-create the twists and turns of amusement-park rides or malfunctioning monorails. After perfecting swings at 18 holes of mini golf or 25-pitch batting cages, visitors chow down at the Bullwinkle-themed restaurant, feasting on crowd-pleasing park fare such as pizza, burgers, salads, wraps, and corn dogs. Attractions vary by location. Valid only at the Tukwila and Edmonds locations.
The buzz of motors rises and falls as bright-red blurs zip around the track at PGP Motorsports Park. Here, in the shadow of Mount Rainier, racers ages 15 and older loop around an 8/10-mile track at speeds of up to 48 miles per hour, leaning back in the ergonomic seats of Italian-built Birel N35 karts. The 30-foot-wide asphalt track can be altered to take on 12 different configurations and is centered in a velodrome, which puts spectators at an elevated angle so they get a good line of sight no matter where they sit.
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113-51, 68.9% Margin 2.26 ROI 34.9% Grade A
the game is played during the Regular season the team is the Dog the spread is between 3 and 14 the ats win % is between 14 and 41 the team's winning percent is between 50% and 62% the game was played in November or October or September the spread change from open to close is between -3 and 3.5
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I followed that system and went 4-0 thanks! Do you have any ncaab or nhl to share?
answered 11 Nov '13, 14:11
ahforthermaI I don't currently have a NCAAB or NHL system but will be working on them. I have a good NFL and a new NBA system that needs testing.
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Great NHL System is western division vs. eastern division... and its really good when you catch an eastern team on the second game of a back to back playing a western conference team $$$$!
answered 14 Nov '13, 14:21
I agree-- you can find some great NHL systems using Western Conference teams <24% of Moneyline bets, especially this year since that conference is so much stronger than the East on the whole.
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Record:123-56, 68.7%. Money Won:+$6,139. ROI:34.3%. Grade:A
Skip the spread change and you pick up another 15 games at 10-5. Awesome system, great job.
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The Daily Star
---- — It was nice to talk to people at the Library Meet & Greet last week. I learned how much our community appreciates the welcoming atmosphere and great customer service our staff delivers. I hope to visit community organizations in the coming months to learn which services are most popular and what new services we can provide. If you're interested in a visit, please contact me at the library.
Don't forget to support the library by joining the Friends group. If you join before Nov. 1 you'll be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to the Green Toad Bookstore. Membership forms can be found on the library website or at the Library. The annual meeting will be held just before the Oct. 21 program at 6:30.
People are always surprised at the list of books that have been banned. To increase awareness of banned books, the American Library Association celebrates Banned Book Week every September. To support the theme, the Friends created a display and held a drawing for three banned books. Florette Jaffie won "The Kite Runner," Cydney E. won "The Glass Castle" and Cheyenne Kline won "Thirteen Reasons Why." Congratulations and to the winners!
With your library card, you can download free ebooks and audio books to your computer, tablet or smartphone. If you're already using this service, you'll be glad to know that you can now renew ebooks. Simply place a hold on any title that you've already checked out and if you need more time it will seamlessly allow you to keep the book. If you want to learn how, register for one of our classes by calling or stopping by the library. A series of classes will run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6. More details are available at the library.
Magic of the Hands and the Mind, will take place at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Brian Foley has performed magic professionally for more than 30 years in Europe, for heads of state and for major corporations. His program is an exposition of classical and modern close-up and parlor magic. Cards and coins are the medium of the close-up and the mind is the medium of the parlor magic. Foley will demonstrate and explain these unique processes. Enjoy sophisticated entertainment as well as some absurd humor with Brian Foley, "The Amazing Great." This performance is intended for an adult audience.
The Scrabble Group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. You're invited to join this open group of Scrabble enthusiasts. All ability levels are welcome to attend and there are plenty of Scrabble boards to go around.
Library Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
Tina Winstead is director of Huntington Memorial Library in Oneonta. Her column appears in the community section of The Daily Star every Thursday. Her columns can be found online at www.thedailystar.com/librarycorner.


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I-64 Repaving Project Schedule Updated
VDOT today announced the scheduled for next week's repaving work on I-64 in Henrico County. (Work has stopped for the weekend because of the NASCAR races at Richmond International Raceway today and tomorrow.) The following lane closures are expected to cause delays from Sept. 13-17. Road work is subject to change depending on inclement weather.
I-64 west
There will be alternating double lane closures on I-64 west between the I-95 Bryan Park interchange (mile marker 186) and Parham Road (mile marker 181) from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sept 13-17.
I-64 east
There will be alternating lane closures on I-64 east between Broad Street/Glenside Drive (mile marker 183) and the I-95 Bryan Park interchange (mile marker 186) from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sept. 13-17.
Ramp work
The ramp from Staples Mill Road west to I-64 east will be closed Sept. 13-17 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The ramp from I-64 west to Broad Street/Glenside Drive west will be closed Sept. 13-17 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The ramp from I-64 west to Broad Street east will be closed Sept. 13-17 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
There will be alternating ramp closures on and off I-64 east to Broad Street/Glenside Drive Sept. 13-17 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Agencies combine on new entry point to Chickahominy
Canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts soon will have a new access point to the Chickahominy River. VDOT, the James River Association and Henrico County Parks and Recreation are teaming up to establish a new site in Eastern Henrico.
The James River Association negotiated the deal with VDOT to procure official access to the area located just east of I-295 on North Airport Road in Sandston. The site includes a park-and-ride commuter lot bordering the Chickahominy River and has been an unofficial launch site used by paddlers for years. > Read more.
Equestrian clinic planned July 7-8 in Henrico
Citizen Staff Reports 07/04/2014
Henrico equestrians interested in deepening the bond between themselves and their horses have the opportunity to attend a two day clinic, held at Steppin' High Stables on July 7-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic, "Become Partners with your Horse," will be taught by multiple world champion equestrienne Terry Preiser and will focus on how riders and horses can work together to achieve more. > Read more.
Henrico school bus driver honored
Citizen Staff Reports 07/03/2014
The Henrico-based Hephaestus Society recently awarded its first annual community heroes award (the Hephaestus Award) to Hicham Elgharouch (pictured, center) for what it termed his "selfless acts of caring" in his duties as a Henrico County Public Schools bus driver. Henrico County Director of Pupil Transportation Josh Davis, joined Hephaestus Society President Travis Gardner, in presenting the award and an accompanying $1,500 check to Elgharouch last month.
Elgharouch was selected for his clear and demonstrated patience and for his infectious positive attitude, according to the society. > Read more.
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A month after leading a faculty review of Florida Keys Community College President Jonathan Gueverra's job performance, Faculty Council President Dawn Ellis resigned on Friday.
Ellis, who was the director of the school's computer science program, couldn't be reached for comment but college spokeswoman Amber Ernst-Leonard confirmed the move without providing details.
The evaluation was distributed and completed in December but Gueverra initially refused to release the results in response to a public records request from the Keynoter. He finally relented when contacted by the newspaper's attorney.
The evaluation was done anonymously by 10 of the 26 full-time faculty members and gave Gueverra generally good marks. They were asked a range of questions, asking to strongly agree, agree, are they neutral, disagree or strongly disagree.
One of the statements on the evaluation form: "I believe that this president is highly effective in performing the responsibilities of the president." One person strongly agreed, three agreed, two were neutral, two disagreed and one strongly disagreed.
Another statement: "I have confidence that the college will grow and improve under this president's leadership. One faculty member strongly agreed, three agreed, two were neutral, three disagreed and one strongly disagreed.
Gueverra, hired in 2012 under a three-year contract worth $180,000 per year, received high marks from faculty for public presentations and fundraising.
His poorest marks came on his ability to "promote effective performance by administrative units," with one respondent strongly agreeing, one agreeing, three neutral, and five disagreeing.
Asked if Gueverra "makes sound personnel decisions and assigns responsibilities well," two agreed, three were neutral, three disagreed and two strongly disagreed.
Asked if he "cooperates and respects faculty governance," three faculty members agreed, three were neutral, one disagreed and three strongly disagreed.
When Faculty Council Vice President Sharon Farell presented the "informational" survey to the college's Board of Trustees on Dec. 9, Gueverra stressed, "This survey was never approved as an official instrument. I'm not sure what this is intending to accomplish."
Tuesday, he said, ""In order for [me] to say there is value to it, it needs to be reliable, credible. This should not be relied upon as the view of the entire faculty because it's not."
From December 2012 to December 2013, nine full-time faculty members resigned, three had their positions eliminated and one more was fired. Adding Ellis, that's 14 faculty members leaving the college in 13 months.


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@KnightRider666 Yes, they should spend an amount of time to reprogram something for a handful of people, when they had a reason for its inclusion in the first place
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@KnightRider666 Except you missed my point. You don't know why they did this. You just assumed it was a decision that was made out of the blue. As others have mentioned, this may be a programming reason.
And hold back their sales? As you mentioned, you are in the minority, and this decision will not hurt them that much as a result.
@KnightRider666 Either they are dumb or you may be ignorant of the reasons for a limit like this. It often helps to be less ignorant
@bizcuthammer Makes sense to me. Let's rush games out and affect their quality. Because that worked swell for EA, didn't it?
@True_Hero I don't think it's just the quality of the games, but the fact that Sega keeps trying desperately to make Sonic relevant and tripping almost every time.
@Kodeen Well maybe that's WHY they're hesitant on this market. Nintendo has more knowledge of the market than Sony and Microsoft. They also probably know that they need to make a console that is so cheap that pirating it would be pointless. Throwing the Wii U as it is to the market will most likely not work.
Also, Microsoft failed miserably in Japan, so I have no faith in their strategy in China.
@ikki5 @Hernandez Obviously we need some quotes to make a point: "Nintendo has successfully utilised the latter with its iQue range." and "Nintendo has opted for a different strategy, announcing in May that it'll produce new hardware for emerging markets, including China."
The decisions are made. Something is going to happen. Nintendo already has a market in China.
If you look at the data of China, most of the country can't afford expensive consoles. Microsoft's strategy will most likely not even work because of the abundance of knock offs that are cheaper. Nintendo actually has the advantage since their products are already in the country.
Except China as a market is not the same as elsewhere. The middle class has far less money and can't really afford a PS4 or Xbox One. Nintendo is probably opting for a cheap and effective console instead. Heck, the Wii would sell like hot cakes rather than the Wii U
@ikki5: I don't think you understand China as a market more than executives who have done their research. Throwing an expensive product at a new market does NOT guarantee sales at all. Also, doing "nothing"? Did you even bother reading the entire article?
@BlueStar101 2/3 actually. The Pokemon Company is a subsidiary of Nintendo and therefore IS Nintendo
@NavySpheal Considering this one is actually a legal copy of the game, I doubt it
@ThomasBW84 Actually I think Nintendo is handling the localization just like with Professor Layton
But I like vegetables
@WinterWarm If I'm not mistaken, they originally claimed they were based in America...
This whole publisher requirement in Japan is so archaic...
@Olmectron 11 weeks and one day
Oh dear
I think Lucina was already done when he made the decision to exclude Chrom. Then he decided to make her a separate character after the fact.
Well if you are all really this upset, the best thing you can do is contact Nintendo directly. There's no guarantee on what will happen next, but be polite about it anyway
@Prof_Clayton You want Dark Pit included because of gender variety?
He also mentioned the possibility of using other games. This could get very interesting...
Now I would have liked to see a bigger selection or some alternative for those who already have these games. I can at least justify that much
@2Sang While you don't speak for everyone, I am more irritated at the "fans" who keep saying that they "deserve" better rewards. They spent $500+ on products that they conveniently ignore because they DESERVE free stuff on top of said products. They also claim that Nintendo needs to apologize for these complimentary rewards.
I am irritated because I am a Nintendo fan who also spent thousands of dollars on Nintendo products and enjoy what I paid for. I consider this service a bonus, not a necessity. I do not care if the rewards are good or not because they are a bonus regardless of how you justify otherwise. Nintendo also doesn't have to do this for me, because I only spent my money on their games and they made those games for me. They've done enough for me.
@NavySpheal At the same time, I don't defend Nintendo. I just get irritated with fans sometimes
@SleepyCrossing I didn't mind getting Game and Wario again. I like the Gamer minigame too much
It only takes me 2 minutes to fill out a survey. I seriously doubt minimum wage could pay for a prize here, and I actually fail to see why you use money in this kind of argument anyway. Your time is not worth any money to begin with
I honestly wouldn't mind discounts and credits. Most rewards programs do it anyway
@2Sang: Your points would make sense if this weren't a complimentary service that requires no extra pay. You spent your money on the games themselves, not the coins. For the most part, you already got your money's worth from the games, and these prizes are just bonuses. Nintendo in no shape or form is obligated to "apologize" for these rewards because we did not pay for them.
@MagicEmperor: At the same time, you spent your money on games you may have thought were high-quality. Do not forget that
@Garuu-Popka That's dedication
@Garuu-Popka: It's also a matter of why they should care in the first place. Unless something like this lowers sales significantly, I doubt they would care
@Garuu-Popka ...for 650 coins?
@Yorumi: Actually it is entitlement. Promise or not, this is not a service you are paying for. This is a service that Nintendo is providing solely for the purpose of giving extras to its fans. Again, no extra payment is being made (normally). Will you stop buying Nintendo products because the extras that have nothing to do with them are bad?
@Imagamerboi Heavy traffic I assume. It went under "maintenance" several times today. I suggest waiting until tomorrow to prevent glitches
@Prof_Clayton At the same time, that money spent was for a product, not coins on Club Nintendo. You spent $500 and got games, so ANYTHING is technically a bonus on top of that.
I just wish the internet would stop treating "no plans" as "never planning to". They are not the same!
Chrom isn't playable. This has already been confirmed
@AugustusOxy I am sure that's also why piracy was rampant on DS
I consider this more of a fluke discount than a "cross buy"


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Anybody have ESPN Insider? If so, can you post the article titled, "Roster Reload"? Thanks.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The Clippers broke their franchise record for wins (which they set last season), captured their second straight division title and seemed to be firing on all cylinders going into the postseason.
Then, audio tapes of team owner Donald Sterling making bigoted remarks surfaced on TMZ, and everything changed. A nicked-up Chris Paul led the Clippers past the Golden State Warriors. But they looked drained by Game 6 of the second round -- after a controversial call in Game 5 -- and eventually succumbed to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Normally, when we talk about uncertainty surrounding a team, the roster features key impending free agents, or the coach has underachieved with the talent provided him. In this case, uncertainty around the ownership of the Clippers -- whether the league will be successful in forcing the sale of the franchise or if Sterling will sue for control -- places their future in limbo. For the purposes of this story, we'll assume that the Clippers will operate normally next season (i.e., no voiding of current player contracts).
2014-15 status quo baseline: 60.7 wins
(from Bradford Doolittle's ATH system)
I. Main assets (personnel)
Elhassan: The story of this season has to be the growth shown by Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. Griffin's offensive arsenal became more complete: He's a more consistent midrange shooter, especially off bank shots, a terrific passer and a more conscientious defender. Jordan took a step toward being one of the premier defensive anchors in the league. He's not in the same class as of Joakim Noah and Dwight Howard, but he's a tremendous rebounder and elite shot-blocker with more awareness defensively than years past. He's still offensively inept at anything that's not a dunk or layup, but the chemistry between Griffin and Jordan creates numerous shots for him above the rim. Meanwhile, Paul grew to accept not dominating the ball, allowing the offense to go through stretches to go through Griffin. Offseason acquisition J.J. Redick proved to be the perfect fit as a spacer with gravity and a secondary playmaker coming off screens, but Jared Dudley struggled to find his 3-point range and fell out of the rotation.
J.J. Redick
The Clips got it right trading for Redick last season.
Doolittle: The Clippers are starting from a great place, with a pair of perennial MVP candidates in Paul and Griffin heading up the roster. Those two sport a combined WARP of 26.6 wins for next season and are joined by Jordan's 8.8 to give the Clippers a title-contending big three. Of course, that's what we thought this season. Age-wise, Jordan and Griffin are just entering their respective primes, while Paul turns 30 during next year's playoffs. It's a powerful core built to win now. L.A.'s overall team age was 29.0, seventh-oldest in the league, and given the athleticism of the Clippers' foundation players, you'd like to see some younger energy guys. Of course, we're talking about Doc Rivers, so he might not use the young guys anyway.
II. Shake it up
Elhassan: As mentioned earlier, the Clippers have one of the strongest cores under contract in Paul, Griffin, Jordan and Redick. The biggest need would probably be on the wings: Dudley struggled, Matt Barnes was a defensive stopper but an inconsistent shooter, and Reggie Bullock showed flashes but isn't quite ready for major rotation minutes. Moreover, Barnes was reportedly upset about almost being traded to New York at the trade deadline.
Deng could be the missing piece for the Clippers.
The Clippers might be better suited pursuing a sign-and-trade for Luol Deng, who is unlikely to return to the Cavs, by sending Barnes (whose 2015-16 salary is only $1 million guaranteed) and Dudley along with a first-round pick swap in 2016. Willie Green's non-guaranteed 2014-15 deal can be waived, saving them roughly $1.4 million (he can be brought back for a one-year veteran minimum deal that would show up as only $915,243 on the books). Additionally, continuing their recent trend of adding veteran contributors on minimum deals, they can roll the dice on someone like Charlie Villanueva as a cheap 3-point threat who can rebound and Nazr Mohammed as another big body.
Doolittle: Rivers' presence is itself a boost to the Clippers' baseline, as his teams are annually strong on the defensive end. The Clippers improved by only one place -- to eighth -- in defensive efficiency during Rivers' first season, but he was working with a weak-rebounding roster that finished 26th in defensive rebounding percentage despite the presence of Griffin and Jordan.
The Clippers got little help on the boards from the wings and had a minutes-weighted team height that ranked just 25th in the league. Getting longer and a little younger would be a boost to this roster. As it stands, the Clippers will struggle to stay under the tax line, so Rivers and Gary Sacks will have to make hay via a clever trade or two or with a taxpayer's midlevel exception. The good news is that as long as the ownership situation is resolved quickly, the Clippers will be at the top of the list for low-cost veterans looking to win. The bad news is no one knows if the ownership situation will be resolved quickly. Retaining the same roster might well be the best approach for the short term.
III. Obstacles to success
Elhassan: As it stands, the Clippers are dangerously close to the projected tax threshold of $77 million. While Darren Collison, Glen Davis and Danny Granger are expected to opt out of their deals, nothing is a given, and if any of them opt in, it reduces the flexibility the team will have to improve its roster. Of course, the organization has also suffered a black eye from the Sterling scandal, and it remains to be seen whether that will affect their ability to attract talent.
Doolittle: The Sterling situation does indeed cast a pall over the organization, one that will dissolve the instant he is divested of ownership. At that point, the Clippers can resume their championship pursuit. Paul and Griffin can only hope Rivers sticks around to lead them, as he has been non-committal in his public comments. The Clippers' star duo both have three more years, plus a player option, remaining on their contracts, so L.A.'s window of contention should remain open for a few years to come.
IV. The "Ideal" Roster
Elhassan: Acquiring Deng in a sign-and-trade gives the Clippers another high-IQ, high-level defender on the wing who also offers some scoring punch out of floppy sets and wide pin-downs. His 3-point percentage has regressed the past two seasons, but playing alongside an elite point guard like Paul will give him better looks (he shot 36 percent from 3-point range in Derrick Rose's four healthy seasons, 31 percent since then).
Adding Leandro Barbosa and Brandon Rush by splitting the midlevel exception should bolster the Clips' 3-point shooting and bring depth to the backcourt. Barbosa replaces Collison as Paul's backup and gives them another tough defender. Villanueva and Mohammed as one-year vet minimums means their cap hits show up as only $915,000, and trading out of their first-round pick for a 2014 second rounder allows them to add a high-risk, high-reward talent such as Isaiah Austin and pay him a three-year minimum deal using the remainder of the midlevel exception.
The "Ideal" Roster
Pos Clippers 2015Age 2015$ 2015WARP
C DeAndre Jordan 27 $11.4m 8.8
PG Chris Paul 30 $20.1m 15.3
SG J.J. Redick 31 $6.8m 2.6
SF Luol Deng 30 $7.3m 4.2
PF Blake Griffin 26 $17.7m 11.3
bC Nazr Mohammed 38 $1.4m -0.8*
bPG Jamal Crawford 35 $5.5m 2.9
bSG Leandro Barbosa 32 $2.8m -1.3
bSF Brandon Rush 30 $1.4m -1.2
bPF Charlie Villanueva 31 $1.3m 2.4*
RES1 Reggie Bullock 24 $1.2m -0.4
RES2 Isaiah Austin 22 $0.5m 0.9
Est. Payroll: $76.5 million; Updated Win Range: 58 to 62
Notes: Est. Payroll includes built-in minimum salary slots beyond top 12 on roster; Updated Win Baseline includes a coaching adjustment. * - actual cap number would be $915K. Bold=new player
Thanks for posting. I thought the article would be more in-depth and do a complete break down. But I guess not.
But I disagree about replacing Collison with Barbosa. I LOVE Collison. He is one of the reasons we are what we are. His defense, energy, athleticism and spark off the bench was huge. And he was huge when Paul was out. We need him.
We need Barnes we need some more goons also. I am tired of the shots taken at griffin.
I don't think Charlie, Leandro and Nazr can hold up health wise for an entire season. If we are going to force the issue with Crawford at PG I would rather have Barnes and Bullock on the wings as weak side defensive help.
We do need Barnes to find the inner goon again, and we could use one more that does nothing but punish (and maybe rebound).
We'll 3 out of 4 isn't bad, lol. Collinson's defense is below average. Maybe he stays but, 2nd unit/back up PG's are relatively easy to replace.
Wow, what terrible suggestions. Villanueva? Really?


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Sausage Ravioli Lasagna
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1 pkg (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
1 1/2 lbs. bulk Italian sausage
1 container (15oz) ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 t dried basil
1/2 t. Italian seasoning
2 jars spaghetti sauce
2 c (8oz) shredded Italian cheese blend
Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook sasage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Combine the ricotta cheese, egg, basil and seasoning in a small bowl, set aside. drain ravioli.
Spoon 1 1/3 cups spaghetti sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the ravioli and sausage. Spoon ricotta mixture over sausage; top with 1 1/3 cups sauce. Layer with remaining ravioli and sausage. Spread remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese blend.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 before cutting.


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Scooby-Doo Trap Time 5-Figure Pack
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Includes 2 Scooby-Doo gang figures and 3 Whodunnit Villains with interchangable heads, plus trap element! Solve the Whodunnit mystery! Swap the heads on the figures and reveal the Villain! Styles may vary. One supplied.
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Build your own Mystery Machine. Space in the back for all 5 of the Mystery Crew. Opening doors and roof so figures can drive. Highly detailed construction playset with authentic graphics and detailing.
Age from 5 years.
Play along with you favourite crime-fighting canine with Jumping Scooby-Doo!
Watch Scooby jump up and down with fright and listen to his famous phrases and music.
The 38 cm high toy can also count up to 10 so you can either have a sing-a-long, listen to his famous sayings, or help him count for endless amounts of fun.
Useful info:
- Jumping Scooby-Doo
- Scooby can count to 10
- Variety of Scooby sayings and music
- Requires 4 x AA batteries
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When a mystery monster is up to no good there's only one thing to do - punish them with goo from the Scooby Doo Goo Tower Mega Pack!
Everyone's favourite canine detective is hot on the heels of the dastardly villains and must use all the tricks at his disposal to stop them in their tracks.
This brilliant set is packed with fun, and includes the Torment Tower that lets you cover the mystery villain with slimey goo!
It also comes with 3 brill figures - Scooby Doo, Shaggy and a Zombie - as well as the legendary Mystery Machine van, a pot of goo and a doubloon.
Useful info:
- Scooby Doo Goo Tower Mega Pack
- Torment the villain with the goo
- Comes with Mystery Machine and 3 figures
- Suitable for age 3 and above
Scooby-Doo Trap Time - Mystery Machine
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Hit the road and help our heroes catch the bad guys with the Scooby-Doo Trap Time Mystery Machine.
Scooby and the gang's famous van opens up to reveal its very own monster-catcher, cage and net cannon to help stop the villains in their tracks.
Fire the net, cage the villain and drive him away!
Useful info:
- Scooby-Doo Trap Time Mystery Machine
- Van opens to unveil monster catcher
- Fire the net to catch the villain
- Styles may vary
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Help snare the crooks with the Scooby-Doo Trap Time Fred's Trap Book.
To help Fred get to the bottom of the mystery you must put your crime-fighter thinking cap on to help him build a combination of traps using equipment like nets and cages.
With over 30 trap combinations the set includes a Frankenstein's Monster figure and a cannon which fires a boxing glove missile!
Can you catch the monster and unmask him to find out who's really behind the dastardly goings on?
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- Comes with Frankenstein's Monster figure
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Feature packed playset including Scary Sound Effects and a working Lighthouse that doubles as a nightlight and projects a 3D silhouette! Explore the Glow in the Dark Cave and Haunted Library, but watch out for the trapdoor! There's loads of Monster catching features! Requires: 3 x AAA batteries (included).
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Michael Weiss of McLean, Virginia will host his 8th ANNUAL Michael Weiss Foundation "Ice Champions LIVE!" at The Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Saturday, September 8, 2012, bringing stars of the figure skating world to Northern Virginia to perform and socialize in a weekend event.
Skaters include Brian Boitano, Ashley Wagner, Ryan Bradley, Kimmie Meissner, Caryn Kadavy, Michael Weiss, Steven Cousins, Richard Dornbush, and many other Olympic, World, and U.S. National Champions. (For full list of skaters please visit MichaelWeiss.org).
The Michael Weiss Foundation (MWF) is a non-profit organization offering scholarships to aspiring Olympians, and is currently sponsoring 27 recipients.
In addition to the ice show, there will be a silent auction that features the skaters' personal memorabilia, as well as hundreds of items from the World Figure Skating Community, local artists, jewelers, restaurants, and much, much more.
Tickets are now on sale through www.MichaelWeiss.org and www.Ticketweb.com or by calling (866) 468-7630. ON-ICE SEATING is available again this year! Ticket prices range from $20-$50 with VIP opportunities – meet and socialize with some of the biggest stars in figure skating with the VIP package. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward figure skating scholarships to be awarded later this year.


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Seminole —
For the second time in the short four-year history of their girls golf program, the Ada High School Lady Cougars qualified for state after finishing second with a team score of 417 at a Class 4A Regional Tournament in cold, windy and rainy conditions on Tuesday at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course.
Host Seminole won the event with a team score of 375. Harrah was third at 442, and Madill ended up fourth with a 598.
"I am very proud of the girls and their effort Tuesday. The weather was the worst of any tournament that we played this season, and the girls battled through it," said Ada head coach Ron Anderson. "Before starting, I begged the girls not to be that team to complain about the weather and focus on our year-long goal of making the state tournament. This was a team effort from top to bottom, and I'm very proud of them staying focused despite the weather."
Ada's top finisher was Olivia Pruitt, who carded a 92 and finished in fourth place. She actually tied the third-place participant Danielle Lee, of Seminole. But Lee edged Pruitt in a playoff to secure third place.
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This Beach House has valuable benefits not always found in comparable homes – The heated pool is for your own use exclusively. The house is east of A1A – crucial if low-traffic beach life matters to you.
This Beach House has valuable benefits not always found in comparable homes – The heated pool is for your own use exclusively. The house is east of A1A – crucial if low-traffic beach life matters to you.
Just steps from the beach, relax in this superb 3 bed/2 bath luxury beach home with your huge patio and your fully fenced private heated pool. This is not a condo, so your privacy is assured.
This single-level beach vacation home is perfect for family get-togethers, couples and friends. Less than one minute walk to a quiet stretch of world-famous Cocoa Beach and close to the Pier. A short walk to several great restaurants, fun bars and main supermarket.
Enjoy this clean family home in a quiet beach neighborhood, with comfortable sofas, huge flat-screen cable HDTV, CD, wireless Internet, a dream kitchen with high-quality equipment, three bedrooms (2 queen beds with HDTV & DVD, 1 double with en suite), two bathrooms, ceiling fans, washing machine and dryer. Also included: beach towels for all, toys for pool and beach, surfboard, fishing rods, umbrellas, cooler, beach volleyball kit, badminton rackets. For babies, a cot, high chair, baby chair, and shaded beach playpen are provided.
Your private garden gives you a beautiful private heated pool, succulent tropical landscaping, huge pergola with SPF80 sun protection, tables and chairs in shaded areas, parasols and BBQ grill. Because it's a salt water pool, use of chemicals is minimized. Your front porch offers its own table and chairs, a perfect vantage point to view spectacular Cape Canaveral rocket launches in comfort. Immediately next to your porch is parking for up to three cars.
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LM, Nova Scotia, party of four, March 26, 2014:
"We enjoyed every aspect of our visit including knowing that you and Liz were there to answer any questions we might have. Thank you for your kindness and professionalism throughout. :) If we are returning to Cocoa Beach we will definitely contact you directly. We loved the house."
JK, Saskatchewan, party of four, March 26, 2014:
"Very nice place, all the amenities that were listed, both Jon and Liz were easy to talk to. A perfect spot to begin our vacation."
MK, Minnesota, party of eight, March 4, 2014:
"We just got back from 9 fabulous days in Cocoa Beach. We were traveling with 5 adults and 3 children. The house was simply perfect!! The bedrooms were so cozy and comfortable, the living room was perfect for after dinner movies and family game nights, the kitchen was amazing for cooking yummy dinners. The pool was awesome and it was so nice that it was heated especially on those chilly days!! We had many meals under the terrace on the patio. The ocean is a quick 3 minute walk and we enjoyed going there almost everyday. There was so many fun pool toys and beach toys that the kids loved using, that was such a nice feature to have. Jon and Liz were so helpful during our vacation with any questions we had and they were excellent communicators. We are already talking about a trip back!"
KN, North Dakota, party of seven, February 25, 2014:
"Our family stayed in a beach house managed by Jon and Liz Sayers. It was steps from the beach and was the most awesome way to spend our vacation. We had our mother in law with us who was able to meet her new great granddaughter and the house and area provided a very nice visit. We most definitely will return to the area and we will rent from Jon and Liz again. They are wonderful to work with and were always there when we had questions!!!"
DR, Missouri, party of six, December 23, 2013:
"The minute our family walked into this house we felt at home. The house is roomy, the kitchen fantastic for family cooking, the pool incredible and the location just doesn't get any better. Jon and Liz were just a text or phone call away. The guide they provided prior to arrival had everything listed we might need from hospitals to places to eat and personal recommendations. Every question we might have had was already answered. This is the ultimate location for a relaxing time with family! We will definitely be back!"
MZ, Wisconsin, party of six, December 4, 2013:
"We stayed as a family of six and were very comfortable. We were close to Kennedy space center and a very short walk to the beach. The pool was great and the house had many nice extras like cold soda and pool toys. Jon and Liz were very helpful with suggesting local restaurants and attractions. We loved our stay."
NM, Washington, party of four, November 29, 2013:
"We absolutely loved this home. It was beautifully maintained and decorated. Everything we would have wanted was there. The pool was perfect for us to relax after work at the Cape. It was close to the shops and restaurants that we enjoyed. And close to the beautiful beaches. I would always want to stay in this home whenever I visit Cape Canaveral."
BP, Wisconsin, party of six, October 11, 2013:
"We really enjoyed the house and we would recommend this place to anyone and would definitely stay here if we make a return trip to Florida."
RR, California, party of six, October 11, 2013:
"Our family of six traveled from California to Cocoa Beach for the first time in September. Our stay at the house was excellent, everything we needed plus a lot more was available to us at the house. Surf board, 4 boogie boards, beach chairs, games, movies, etc. We loved the location and the home very much. We highly recommend you to stay here, you will not regret it. Jon is a very accommodating gentleman and does what he says he will do."
JE, Pennsylvania, party of four, October 1, 2013:
"Dealing with Jon and Liz was professional, prompt, and pleasant. We started to look for a place the night before we arrived, so we needed a quick response and that's what we got. The place was more than we expected. Beautiful house and great location. I would definitely work with Jon and Liz again and having another chance I would rent that house again."
RW, Ohio, party of eight, September 6, 2013:
"WOW! What a great home to rent! Only a few steps to luscious Cocoa Beach and a wonderful in-ground pool in your back yard. The ABSOLUTE best of both worlds! The exterior hosted a shaded table area and grill plus beautiful gardens. Each of the three bedrooms were spacious and beds so comfortable. The gourmet kitchen provided many extras: spices, large island work space. We brought our two grandchildren (20 months and 9 months) and all the baby things provided (high chair, pac n play, pool and beach toys and supplies) made it comfortable living and FUN without any other supplies needed. The beach umbrella and beach chairs and sand toys encouraged more playtime on the beach. The managers, Liz and Jon, were so attentive and helpful prior to arrival and during our stay! we had 6 adults and our two babies and had lots of space to visit and play. The area around the house, hosted great restaurants and grocery shopping was just minutes away! Orlando airport and attractions are only 40 minutes away. All the pictures detailing the house were accurate. We have just been home a few days and have suggested this house already to many friends and family! You can't go wrong renting this beach home!"
SS, Missouri, party of eight, August 15, 2013:
"My family of six adults, one child and one baby had a perfect vacation. The house provided ample room for us. We used the pool daily and visited the beach each day as well as enjoyed evening walks to the pier. When we weren't on the beach or in the pool we walked to a nearby pizza restaurant and to Gator Mini Golf Course or played borderline aggressive card games at the table. It was fun times for all of us. We did find the Wal-Mart had better prices than the nearby Publix Grocery Store. Our time in Cocoa Beach passed quickly. Jon and Liz were extraordinarily helpful and kept us up to date on our reservation, payments and area events (rocket launch). Definitely one of our best vacations!!"
HN, Florida, party of six, August 11, 2013:
"Thank you for the great stay! The boys absolutely loved the pool in this hot weather. Thanks for everything!"
JS, Illinois, party of five, August 9, 2013:
"Had the pleasure of finding this beach house on a website. Was very pleasantly surprised to find it to be much more than we could have expected. Three bedroom fully equipped house with pool and deck. Very private residential neighborhood a block from the beach. Bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens were very well decorated and equipped. Kitchen and outside barbeque was awesome. We even held a small party for family visiting from Orlando. Cocoa Beach and the pier are also amazing. Beautiful clean beach with rolling waves and very gradual grade. Some surfers and wakeboarding on the beach, but nothing to get in the way of swimmers. The community has a variety of restaurants and bars. Private pool was very clean and enjoyable. My wife and son spent much time in the pool, during the day and night. Highly recommend to families and for us less expensive than two rooms in a hotel. Jon the manager did a great job of making the arrangements and checking in on us during the stay."
CM, Texas, party of three, August 6, 2013:
"The beach house was a terrific base for our week-long stay in Cocoa Beach. Everything was as described and pictured. We were especially pleased to find the totally upgraded kitchen to be fully stocked with every utensil needed. Jon and Liz were especially helpful and available to help should the need arise."
RN, Texas, party of six, July 26, 2013:
"Jon and Liz were wonderful to work with and the house pictures are accurate. We were pleasantly surprised at how many extras the couple has provided. There are boogie boards, sand toys, kites, coolers, beach towels and more provided for their guests. The kitchen is stocked with everything you might need to cook a gourmet meal! Don't hesitate to rent this house- you will be thrilled with your stay!!!"
LT, Texas, party of seven, July 21, 2013:
"The beach house was everything I expected and more. Jon & Liz were wonderful to work with. Jon & Liz respond immediately to emails with any questions and concerns and provide detail instructions about the house which made the rental process run smoothly. The house was beautiful and clean and it was only a short walking distance to the beach just as the description stated. The house is very roomy and cozy, and the kitchen very modern. The toys and beach gear came in real handy especially the boogie boards which all 4 boys got to have their own. I would definitely stay here again if and when I return back to Florida."
DS, Florida, party of six, July 19, 2013:
"We love the house! It's beautiful!"
RP, Germany, party of seven, July 16, 2013:
"It was amazing!! Thank you! We (email hidden), England, party of six, July 10, 2013:
"Excellent service-felt very much at home as everything was provided for. Comfortable beds. Location to beach was great. Supermarket within walking distance as were some restaurants. Loved the pool."
CR, Delaware, party of four, June 28, 2013:
"The house was great. Thanks for everything."
KB, Illinois, party of six, June 21, 2013:
"We very much enjoyed our stay at the beach house, was very close to the beach and lots of other places to see, would definitely stay here again."
LT, Texas, party of seven, June 18, 2013:
"We really enjoyed our stay."
CM, Florida, party of seven, June 13, 2013:
"Everything in this home was perfectly setup to ensure a wonderful vacation experience. Each room was beautifully decorated with pieces that symbolized good luck and peace. The property was very updated and modern. Everything you could need to eat with was in the full kitchen. There were plenty of cups, plates, utensils, spices, condiments, and some beverages in the refrigerator. There were pool toys, beach toys, kites, and plenty of towels. The beach was just a few steps away. We enjoyed going to the beach, coming back to the house, rinsing off in their outdoor shower, and then hopping in the pool while we had food cooking on the barbecue grill. The front yard was large enough for our kids to enjoy kite flying in the grass while we sat on the long porch and watched them. It was a wonderful vacation and we enjoyed it very much. "
CR, Arkansas, party of six, June 13, 2013:
"Jon and Liz were extremely helpful throughout the entire stay. They had the FaQ already prepared in a booklet and instructions on how to use everything in the house. We visited a few years ago and it was extremely expensive to have to buy beach accessories (chairs/toys, etc...). Jon and Liz have the majority of that covered and it was nice to not have to spend money on this trip on stuff we wouldn't be able to bring back. The best part was how close it was to the beach and the pool/patio area in the back. When the kiddos were tired we could just hang at the pool instead of packing up to go down to the beach. The house provided everything you would need including an additional fridge which helped us store all the drinks we needed for the week. The beds were extremely comfortable and each room had enough drawers/closet space to unpack and not have to live out of your suitcase. The house is right by a Publix as well as several restaurants. Our location on the beach was also close to the Pier so we were able to walk down to the Pier a couple days and enjoy a light snack while still enjoying the beach."
LW, Illinois, party of six, June 3, 2013:
"I just wanted to let you know that my family and I had a wonderful stay! Everything we needed was found at the house and it worked out perfectly! Thanks again and if we are ever back in Cocoa Beach we definitely know where we are staying!"
MH, Colorado, party of six, May 29, 2013:
"We just returned from a great beach trip and really enjoyed our stay at the home. It was roomy, very well equipped with cooking supplies from the pots and pans, utensils to all of the condiments, spices and oils one could imagine which saved us $$ on the grocery trips. It was great to walk a block to the uncrowded beach and return to hang out at the pool. We weren't too sure on a salt water pool but I can tell you that it's not what we imagined. It's no different from a regular pool except that there is no strong chlorine smell. The beds were comfy, the free wi-fi allowed us to do "some" work and the TVs in every room were a bonus although with the great location and beautiful weather we spent most of our trip outside. Thanks Jon and Liz for your constant contact and ease of renting along with all of the info you provided included the rocket launch-what an awesome experience! If you are looking for a clean home close to the beach with a built in pool this is it!"
CM, Florida, party of seven, May 27, 2013:
"We enjoyed our stay very much. It was very comfortable not only for us but also for two love birds back by the pool who were busy building a nest. A great vacation it was indeed."
KB, Washington, party of seven, May 16, 2013:
"We had an awesome time at Jon & Liz's home. The house was beautiful. The location was super, being just a short walk to the beach & local attractions. The pool & patio were an excellent place to relax & refresh. We loved it and our kids are already asking when we can return. Jon & Liz were amazing! "
TB, Texas, party of six, May 14, 2013:
"We have stayed in many a "home away from home' but this one is by far the best. We did not want for anything. The house was spotlessly clean and well maintained. The beds were comfy the towels were plush and big. The pool was just the right temp, the little garden was simply beautiful...The beach was just a hop, skip and a jump away....what else can I say? We came home feeling completely rejuvenated and refreshed. This is definitely one we would like to return to. I can't recommend a restaurant as we did not want to leave and just cooked for ourselves."
EC, Nova Scotia, party of four, May 14, 2013:
"Recently spent 10 days in this home, it is perfectly located and the house is cute and cozy with a sweet, private backyard. The pool was lovely. This property has everything you will need to make this a perfect, relaxing vacation."
TW, Wisconsin, party of four, May 1, 2013:
"Jon and Liz were wonderful to correspond with! They made the whole transaction very easy. Not to mention how welcoming they were, starting our vacation off with freshly squeezed orange juice from a local grove, left in our refrigerator. The beach house had all the amenities for a wonderful family vacation! The salt water pool was relaxing. The beach was a block away, not to mention they have all the beach toys there for your use... Our kids enjoyed riding the waves on their boogie boards! The famous Cocoa Beach Pier was within walking distance. Ron Jon's Famous Surf Shop was a short car ride away. Disney was an hour drive away. Jon was also so kind as to inform us that there was a satellite launch scheduled for one of the days we were going to be there... Which we watched from the beach. The house was as wonderful as the owners! We will definitely be returning in the near future... We wouldn't even think of staying anywhere else!"
BR, Germany, party of six, April 17, 2013:
"We have had a wonderful stay in this luxury house. We were really impressed by the rooms, the pool and the huge terrace including the big barbecue grill. Especially the equipment of the kitchen is very good, there is anything you need! A supermarket is nearby, we enjoyed the weather and walked there. The beach is so close, you don't need 3 minutes by walk. The contact with Jon was superb. We look forward to our next Florida vacation - definitely with Jon!"
JJ, Illinois, party of four, March 29, 2013:
"We had a great time. Thank you."
PK, South Carolina, party of five, March 28, 2013:
"I just had an excellent stay in Cocoa Beach mostly due to this incredible property. The house is tastefully decorated, furnished with all the amenities you could possibly need, and is in a perfect location. The kitchen has very nice modern appliances, the bathrooms have been updated and have big walk in showers, and the bedrooms have plenty of room. We had 5 adults in our party and we all slept very comfortably. If for some reason you don't enjoy the interior, the privacy fenced in backyard is very welcoming. There is a big dining table, seats 8 I think, under a pergola just out the back which is right next to the heated pool. The landscape is manicured and really completes the experience. The house is basically right between Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, and is just a short block from the beach, literally less than 5 min walk. The management is the best. They had everything that you could ask for ready and waiting for you. The house is very clean, including the linens and fresh towels for the beach/pool and the bath. I would recommend this place for anyone!"
TW, Wisconsin, party of four, March 22, 2013:
"We had a wonderful vacation. You have a beautiful house in a great location, and we are planning to return in the future!"
LP, Minnesota, party of six, March 15, 2013:
"We wanted to thank you for a fabulous stay. We loved the house! It was so much nicer than staying in a hotel - you have done a great job of making it inviting - you thought of everything!"
CW, Massachusetts, party of six, March 6, 2013:
"We're having a blast. We're enjoying the house. It's a great spot."
DB, New York, party of seven, March 2, 2013:
"We had a great time and really loved the house."
TB, Alaska, party of two, January 30, 2013:
"We had a great week and the house was perfect for us."
MO, New Jersey - party of four - January 21, 2013:
"My family and I recently vacationed here in mid January 2013 and it was truly the most wonderful vacation we have ever had. This home is so serene and calming to experience, from the meditation garden to the warm salt water pool, the fabulous gourmet kitchen which we had many fabulous meals made from fresh Florida seafood and produce we purchased at the cocoa beach farmers market and fresh seafood purchased straight from the docks in Port Canaveral, to the beautiful book collections. The beach one block away was so wonderful we were treated with warm weather and a warm ocean in January it was fabulous. We would recommend this great home to anyone looking for a truly relaxing experience, we hope to return some day. Thanks Jon and Liz for making our vacation experience in Florida truly wonderful."
Minimum 7 nights. Nightly Rates inc 11% Florida taxes for up to 6 Guests. Up to one additional guest $35 per night. Cleaning Fee $165. Security Deposit $400. We quote exact rates when you inquire – no surprises, no hidden charges. Renters' information pack includes entry code, directions and ideas for lots of places and activities to get the most from your stay. Up to two additional Guests at additional rate.
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J. D., party of 4, GA. My three adult children and I had an excellent experience with this listing. Our hosts Jon and Liz were very attentive to our needs and easy to communicate with through the whole process. For us, the best thing about this property was that it is a house rather than an apartment or condo, and we enjoyed both the privacy and the togetherness that this provided. The house was just as described in the listing. It was completely stocked with furnishings and supplies for vacationers. The kitchen was fully equipped and well designed. The living room and bed rooms were very comfortable. The pool and patio were great to have after the beach. The neighborhood was quiet, yet still very close to the beach as well as to restaurants and shopping. We would stay here again.
The minute our family walked into this house we felt at home. The house is roomy, the kitchen fantastic for family cooking, the pool incredible and the location just doesn't get any better. Jon and Liz were just a text or phone call away. The guide they provided prior to arrival had everything listed we might need from hospitals to places to eat and personal recommendations. Every question we might have had was already answered. This is the ultimate location for a relaxing time with family! We will definitely be back!
Dealing with Jon and Liz was professional,prompt, and pleasant.
We started to look for a place the night before we arrive, so we needed a quick response and that's what we got. The place was more than we expected. Beautiful house and great location. I would definitely work with Jon and Liz again and having another chance I would rent that house again.
We have had a wonderful stay in Jon's luxury house. We were really impressed by the rooms, the pool and the huge terrace including the big barbecue grill. Especially the equipment of the kitchen is very good,there is anything you need! A supermarket is nearby, we enjoyed the weather and walked theretrough. The beach is so close, you dont need 3 minutes by walk.
The contact with Jon was superb.
We look forward to our next florida vacation- definately on airbnb with Jon!
My family and I had a great experience staying in Jon's place in Cocoa Beach. Jon was super responsive, welcoming and helpful. The place was clean, spacious, and nicely decorated. The kitchen was super modern and stocked with any "support" material we neded. As well, Jon left a few beers and a half gallon of fresh squeezed OJ, all on the house. Simple gestures that really made you feel welcome....The pool was a biiig plus. Though the house is only one block from the ocean (great running beach, btw: flat and at low tide the sand is nice and packed), my 5 year old niece absolutely refuses to swim in the ocean. Every morning she made the entire household join her in the pool for underwater swimming competitions and noodle fights (pool is well stocked for kids). The partial salination nicely cuts down on your chlorine intak. For my niece, and I imagine other kids who'll stay here as well, the pool was KEY. 3 beautiful flat screen TVs tha we didn't even turn on! Travesty :(...The neighborhodd is pretty quiet and clean and the house is just a long block from the beach. What more can I say? Great stay and we would definitely return!
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Sophie comes by her quirky, retro style naturally: This classic teething toy has been charming babies and parents alike for decades. This little giraffe is soft, lightweight, and easy for little fingers to hold. And no need to worry what's going in baby's mouth: it's made from natural rubber with non-toxic coloring so you never have to worry about health or safety.See Full Details
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Material100% natural rubber and food-quality paint, BPA-free
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 112 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by TrishaandZoe Buy Two! No, Three! My daughter Zoe has neonatal lupus, so we use 100% organic cotton and bamboo everything (including diapers!) So it's very important that what she put's in her mouth is as natural as we can possibly find. Sophie is more than we could have ever hoped for. Made from 100% natural rubber, containing only vegetable based dyes, this lightweight squeeky teething toy can be flung around by our 3 month old infant with ease and as she begins to chew on her ears now, she can progressively move to the hooves and other areas when her teething pain becomes more intense. We have two sophies, one for the diaper bag and one at home. . . . we probably should get a third!! THis is an awesome shower gift!!! June 30, 2009
Rated 5 out of 5 by itisme Baby Love Every baby should have Sophie. I have five grandchildren, and bought all of them one. They all loved them, they were easy for the babies to hold on to. When they became toddlers, they still enjoyed them. Sophia, makes a wonderful baby shower gift. June 1, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Millie Who DOESN'T love Sophie?! Sophie is SUCH a simple toy, and yet it is one of my son's favorites. While I'll admit I'M not a huge fan of the squeak, HE is, and that's what's important. He can gnaw at Sophie contentedly for quite some time, grasps her easily (was one of his very first grasping toys), and loves her sound and texture. EXCELLENT product, and a great go-to for baby shower gifts. May 21, 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5 by jnfrmurray Yes - it's really that good You can throw a rock in my neighborhood and hit one of these teethers and it's because they really are great! The squeak still makes my sons crack up (they are 28 months). When they were small and teething, having a flexible, fun, soft friend to chew on helped a lot. I think we went through 4 of these :) May 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MizLuster Perfect for Teething & Learning to Grab I bought this when my son was only 2 months old as he started to show signs of teething. Unfortunately, he was too young but at the 5-6 month mark he could easily grab Sophie and put her in his mouth. It was perfect for learning hand/eye coordination as well as teething. I'll find him gnawing on her little horns, nose, or feet. The squeaker inside is also fantastic to get his attention so he'll hear the sound and grab for the toy. I love this plus it's super cute! May 21, 2013
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Coaching at the Grasshopper level, particularly at a smaller program like the Eagleton Knights, comes with its on unique set of challenges, but Knights coach Bobby Carmichael wouldn't have it any other way.
"This is fun," he said. "It's the best level of coaching, I think. You can't do a lot, but they (the kids) just want to have fun."
It's still football, though, and, in Blount County, that's serious business at any level. The Grasshopper Knights, ages 7 and 8, run many of the sophisticated plays their Pee Wee and Midgets cousins do. There are, as Carmichael alluded to, certain restrictions, though.
At a recent practice, the nearby Pee Wee Knights were working on an onsides kick. Many of his players, Carmichael said, are still learning to stay onsides.
"We're lucky we don't have kicking at our level," he said. "We'd be in big trouble."
The Pee Wee and Midget Knights have a full compliment of 30-plus players turn out for every practice. Carmichael's Knights number less than 20, requiring no shortage of imagination when it comes to organizing practices and scrimmages. The Knights typically won't see a full 11-on-11 at the line of scrimmage until game day twice a week.
"Your kids pretty much practice against ghosts," Carmichael said.
The Eagleton Grasshoppers aren't alone in that regard, he said. Grasshopper teams at Friendsville and Southside often make due with less.
"Friendsville only has 15 (players)," Carmichael said.
As any elementary school teacher will tell you, the attention span of a second- or third-grader can be fleeting. It's no different on the gridiron, Carmichael said. At the Grasshopper level, that means sticking to the basics and making sure everyone stays involved. Many Knights drills feature one-one-one instruction.
"We just want to make sure they know what they should know when they move up to the next level," Carmichael said. "We have to find a way to coach to do what we need to do.
"It's important that you're teaching. The Midget coaches, they can do so much more than we can.
That, considering the age of Carmichael's players, may be a matter of opinion.