text:
EPA-rated miles per tank 15
Sign up and we'll be in touch with more information about Mirai as it's released.
We'll be in touch soon with information about Mirai.
We're excited to have you involved, sharing your opinions and ideas on a hydrogen future.
Before you dive in, we'd like to make sure you are aware of some of our rules:
Lease support for trailblazers
3 years' worth of complimentary fuel 25
$5,000 potential CA rebate20
* Excludes official fees, taxes, and dealer charges.
No security deposit required.
Purchase support for trailblazers
3 years' worth of complimentary fuel 25
$7,500 purchase support24
0% APR support for 60 months23
1.9% APR support for 72 months23
$8,000 Federal Tax Credit for qualified buyers22
$5,000 potential CA rebate20
* Excludes official fees, taxes, and dealer charges.
No security deposit required.
For even more information about the car that's fueling the Turning Point, head to our YouTube channel to see videos about the Mirai's driving, comfort, technology, and safety features.
We've designed every aspect of the Toyota Mirai to be as innovative, efficient and reliable as our fuel cell technology.
When you pump hydrogen into the vehicle, the gas travels to carbon-fiber reinforced fuel tanks where it's stored.
The FCV's front intake grills deliver the outside air to the fuel cell stack.
Hydrogen travels from the tanks to the fuel cell stack. There, it goes through a chemical reaction involving the oxygen in the air, creating electricity to power the vehicle.
When you put your foot on the gas pedal, electricity from the fuel cell stack is sent to the motor.
In the end, the only by-product of creating electricity with hydrogen and oxygen in our fuel cell stack is water, which leaves through the tailpipe.
Safety was a primary objective when engineering the Mirai. Our proprietary safety system is based on four fundamental principles:
Every material selected is used to contain hydrogen safely.
To prevent hydrogen from traveling to potentially damaged systems outside of the tank, the system automatically shuts the tank's hydrogen output valve.
All hydrogen-related parts are located outside the cabin and designed to help ensure leaked hydrogen doesn't build up.
Since the gas is lighter than air, it rapidly disperses, reducing the time window to cause damage in the event of an ignition.
Over the years, Mirai prototypes have undergone millions of miles of road and track evaluation, rigorous in-house crash testing and more than 10,000 miles of extreme climate testing, helping ensure the same world-class safety you'll find in any Toyota vehicle.
Mirai features a unique frame designed to distribute crash forces efficiently. In the event of a collision, the impact force is distributed around the passenger cabin and the Toyota Fuel Cell Stack and hydrogen tanks, reducing body deformation and helping to reduce the chance of injury. The collapsible steering column also helps protect the driver by absorbing force during impact.
The Mirai is equipped with Toyota's Star Safety System, which is a suite of safety systems for braking, stability and traction control. These include Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (E-VSC),1 Traction Control (TRAC), 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)2 and Smart Stop Technology® (SST).3
This system helps keep the road safe with a millimeter-wave radar that detects a vehicle ahead or obstacles, etc. on the same route. It provides an audible warning and a display notification to alert you of a possible collision under certain circumstances. When you depress the brake pedal after an alert, PCS powerfully assists braking power. Even if you don't react, automatic braking and collision-avoidance support will help prevent a collision. For example, if the vehicle ahead is traveling at 20 mph and Mirai is traveling at 50 mph Mirai will decelerate by up to 30 mph to prevent a collision or reduce collision damage.
With available Safety Connect®, emergency assistance is within your reach. Via Toyota's 24/7 call center, Safety Connect® offers subscribers helpful features such as Emergency Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification.32
Toyota cares about your privacy, the security of your vehicle data and the security of your personal information.
Learn more
A camera uses visible lane lines to determine if the vehicle veers out of its lane without signaling a turn, and alerts the driver with a buzzer or a display notification.7
The cabin is equipped with a driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, front seat-mounted side airbags for the driver and front passenger, front and rear side curtain airbags, plus driver knee and front passenger seat-cushion airbags. They're all part of a system designed to help keep you safe.8
Owner Benefits
The Mirai is now a reality, and trailblazers who will help steer the course of automotive history are stepping forward. Discover what Toyota is doing to support these trailblazers and how you can join the movement.
"It's amazing to not have to fill up on gas. To be driving something that's going to help the environment."
Brian Lazarus
Entertainment LawyerMeet the Mirai drivers
We created News and Discussion to open up a dialogue with the public. See what others are saying and make your voice heard.
Authorized Mirai Dealers
Choose from 8 authorized Toyota Mirai dealers:
Longo Toyota
El Monte, CA626-652-3636
Toyota of Orange
Orange, CA714-639-6750
Toyota of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA310-394-6744
Tustin Toyota
Tustin, CA714-415-2948
Roseville Toyota
Roseville, CA916-768-9672
San Francisco Toyota
San Francisco, CA415-559-7656
Stevens Creek Toyota
San Jose, CA408-659-9227
Toyota Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA408-306-1960


text:
Oversized Funnel Parka
Sku: T06401030023
Availability: Sold Out
1cm = 0.3937 inch
Shoulder: 37cm
Sleeve: 61cm
Bust: 88cm
Length: 82cm
Shoulder: 38cm
Sleeve: 62cm
Bust: 92cm
Length: 84cm
Shoulder: 39cm
Sleeve: 63cm
Bust: 96cm
Length: 86cm
Shoulder: 40cm
Sleeve: 64cm
Bust: 100cm
Length: 88cm
Item(s) added to cart Close [X]
Please wait...
Note: All our products are measured in flat-laid position, and the measurement may have discrepancy of about 2-3cm due to different product batches.
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase,simply return the items to us in their original condition and package within 10 days of receipt.
View More
Only registered users can write reviews. Please LOG IN or REGISTER.
Product Tags:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Tina Dupuy: Part of being a Democrat is acting like you're losing even when you're winning. Part of being a Republican is acting like you're winning even when you're losing.
Challenging Ron Paul's Followers on Racism
Mark Naison: Ron Paul's presidential run, either as a Republican or an independent, cannot gain traction without gaining support from at least some people of color, leftists and liberals.
Back to the Future: Why Republicans Hate the 1960s
Steve Hochstadt: Republicans avoid talking about their leadership and power in Washington for the past 30 years, because they are fighting to undo the changes in our political system that came earlier, during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The Norquist Factor
Brent Budowsky: Pledges such as the Norquist pledge should be flat-out discarded, as a matter of policy and principle, by all legislators, to achieve a bipartisan agreement at a time of economic crisis.
Cain Case Shines Light on Workplace Sexual Harassment
Michael Sigman: If the credible-sounding charges from Sharon Bialek — a conservative Republican — are to be believed, Herman Cain's behavior was a bridge way, way too far.
The Triumph of Dogma, and a Sad Goodbye to David Frum
Robert Reich: The American public doesn't want or need to hear "representatives" from the so-called right or left. It wants insight into what's best for America.
Are Republican Politicians Good for Jews?
Steve Hochstadt: Romney's clumsy attempt campaign to use alleged Jewish gullibility to knock his opponent isn't about Jews at all. It is part of a larger effort by conservative Republicans to use Jews to win Christian votes.
Why Was Obama Missing-in-Action in Wisconsin?
Peter Dreier: Throughout Wisconsin Democrats' struggle, President Barack Obama has been sitting on the sidelines, failing to use his bully pulpit to encourage the burgeoning movement to protect working families from the corporate- and Tea Party-sponsored attacks.
Boehner, Day, and Obama: Contrasting Christian Approaches to Society and Politics
Old-Time Kentucky Pols Would Be Proud of Kathy Nickolaus
Berry Craig: Nickolaus has further fired up the faithful on the other side. You can bet the recall drives against Walker 's willing helpers in the state senate will now shift from Mach II into warp speed.
Justice Clarence Thomas' Income Tax Oversight?
Miles Blue: Recently, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, over a four year period, failed to report his wife's rather substantial income. A one-time failure may be human error; a four-time failure is a willful, criminal, act. Thomas deserves impeachment. His behavior is not acceptable for a Supreme Court Justice.
Not Without a Fight: DREAM Students Refuse to Back Down
Seth Hoy: As disappointment turns to anger, DREAM Activists are again turning up the heat with statements aimed at "political leaders who chose to obstruct progress for personal gain" and messages such as "We Won't Forget How You Voted."
Needed: A Competency Test for Elected Officials
David Love: Where do they find these people? I'm talking about those crazy-talking Tea Party types, ultra-conservative Republicans posing as legitimate lawmakers and politicians, some of them even passing themselves off as senators, members of Congress and governors.


text:
Discovery World baseball exhibit opens on opening day
It began in 1845 with the invention of the modern baseball field. It continues with the Brewers' home opener Monday with the retractable roof at Miller Park.
Baseball has embraced change and new technologies all through the history of the sport. Now baseball fans can get a sense of that evolution at the new Discovery World Museum exhibit: "MEARS Presents Baseball - Innovations That Changed the Game." »Read Full Article
Mac Miller makes sold-out Eagles Ballroom a massive party
There probably isn't a hip-hop show in Milwaukee this year that will offer as much bang for the buck as Mac Miller's concert Saturday night, in front of a sold-out Eagles Ballroom at the Rave.
Aside from the allure of the 21-year-old headliner, the Milwaukee date of Miller's Space Migration tour boasted four supporting acts, two of which — Earl Sweatshirt and Chance the Rapper — are among the most hyped up-and-coming MCs of 2013. »Read Full Article(3)
Looking for a farmers markets? Check out these shopping lists
If it's Saturday morning, it's time to check out farmers markets.
Check out this interactive map of southeast Wisconsin farmers markets, most of which are open Saturday mornings. »Read Full Article


text:
10/22 trigger help
Tools and Technologies
Rifle Country
> 10/22 trigger help
August 29, 2004, 04:43 PM
Does anyone have a cheap trigger modification for a ruge 10/22, the trigger is the worst I have seen on these guns.
If you enjoyed reading about "10/22 trigger help" here in TheHighRoad.org archive, you'll LOVE our community. Come join
today for the full version!
August 29, 2004, 07:11 PM
I added the Volquartzen 10/22 Target Hammer (http://www.volquartsen.com/product.asp?pid=49) to my 10/22. I'm happy with it. It is a little cheaper at Rimfire Sports & Custom (http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RSC&Product_Code=VC10TH&Category_Code=TPRK).
August 29, 2004, 09:19 PM
Single most significant improvement you can do is replace the hammer with an aftermarket one that has had the sear notch reprofiled. (Or do it yourself, which I do. Shorten and square up the bearing surface that the sear butts up against.)
rust collector
August 30, 2004, 08:59 PM
I installed a Power Custom hammer and sear kit from Brownells using all ten thumbs and it turned out well. Just a bit of honing necessary to enable the safety to work properly--the instrux are good.
R.H. Lee
August 30, 2004, 09:23 PM
Ditto on the Volquartsen hammer. It's a drop in part and works wonders for the trigger. :)
August 31, 2004, 07:23 PM
VQ hammer lightens up the trigger pull, but, IMHO, that only makes the horrendous creep that much more noticable. This can be fixed by drilling and tapping the sear for a set screw to adjust engagement or adding material (JB weld) to the sear for the same effect. PC recently came out with a hammer/sear combo that already has the set screw in the sear, but they don't offer the sear by itself (yet). VQ hammer is less than $35 (sometimes they sell cosmetic seconds direct for as low as $20 - check their website). The PC hammer/sear set is around $80-$90, I think. Many also drill and tap the trigger for a set screw to remove over travel.
Or, if you are really cheap, the trigger return spring can be replaced with one from a Clickster mechanical pencil. Won't get the same results, but can help a small bit.
Best place to read up is http://www.rimfirecental.com - their "Tips & Tricks" section has many DIY-type projects, depending on your level of skill.
August 31, 2004, 09:17 PM
If it hasn't already been said, buy the VQ hammer.
If you enjoyed reading about "10/22 trigger help" here in TheHighRoad.org archive, you'll LOVE our community. Come join
today for the full version!
vBulletin® v3.8.6, Copyright ©2000-2016, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.


text:
Chat with Mike DiRocco
Welcome to GatorNation! On Wednesday, reporter Mike DiRocco stops by to chat about the state of Florida football.
DiRocco came to ESPN.com in 2011 after spending more than 10 years covering UF for the Florida Times-Union. He lives in Middleburg, Fla., with his wife and two sons.
Send your questions now and join DiRocco Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET!
More Mike DiRocco: @ESPNDiRocco | Search | firstname.lastname@example.com | GatorNation
Michael DiRocco (4:01 PM)
Hello everyone. Spring practice starts today, and I'm sure everyone has a lot of questions. Let's get started.
Steve (Texas)
start of the 2013 football season who do you believe is the better team alabama or florida
Michael DiRocco (4:02 PM)
Steve -- Without question Alabama. UF has a lot of work to do at WR and needs to figure out the DL rotation.
MD, Should Pat Young take a serious look at switching to the gridiron? His size and athletic ability at TE would be mismatch central for any opposing def, hes def got the size and speed. With a guy his size he should dominate down in the block every game and just manages to disappoint. Maybe its time for him to come help out our TE's.
Michael DiRocco (4:03 PM)
CP -- I'm with you about his size, speed, strength and athleticism. That's what you want in a TE. But the big problem is he doesn't have great hands. Watch him on the court. He bobbles a lot of passes and doesn't have the soft touch around the basket.
Matt (Florida)
How much do you think Driskel will improve with the new receivers? and do you think the defense will be as good as last year?
Michael DiRocco (4:07 PM)
Matt -- That's tough to say about Driskel. He has to improve on some things regardless of who's catching the passes: making quicker reads and decisions, pocket awareness, and down-field accuracy. If he gets better at that -- and it seems logical that he will now that he's not splitting reps with Brissett -- then the passing game should be better. If any of those WRs finally emerge, or one of the freshmen steps up and makes a Sammy Watkins-type impact, the passing game should be significantly better. As for the defense, I believe there's a lot of talent, especially in the secondary. I'm a little leery about the DT rotation and the LBs. Need to see those guys prove they can be relied upon. Defense probably takes a bit of a step back because of that inexperience, but it won't be terrible.
Marlon (Birmingham, AL)
After watching Florida's basketball team choke leads away against Kentucky at Rupp, why hasn't Billy Donovan learned how to adjust (such as not allowing Boynton to take bad shots) to help the team hold onto the lead? After three years, I'm convinced it has more to do with Donovan. The final made basket at the 7:35 mark is simply pitiful.
Michael DiRocco (4:09 PM)
Marlon -- The blame goes all around. Billy should get some for not devising something better for end-of-game situations. The players deserve blame for not executing what he has designed and for taking bad shots. Sometimes the play isn't run the way Billy wants. Other times the players settle for poor shots. I think they don't go inside enough at end-of-game situations.
Marlon (Birmingham, AL)
What are your thoughts on Purifoy moving to receiver? Will this be a full time thing or will he play both ways a la Charles Woodson and Champ Bailey?
Michael DiRocco (4:12 PM)
Marlon -- I like it because he's able to go up in the air and make a play on the ball. He's physical and has very good speed, too. Plus, he's got good size (6-1, 185). I don't think the staff knows if it's full-time yet. It'll take a while for Purifoy to absorb the offense. It's more than just knowing the play. He's got to know what adjustments to make against certain coverages. That takes time. I think he'll get work on offense here and there during the season, especially if none of the other WRs step up, but I still see him being a full-time CB first.
Bill (Jax Beach)
With the limited FB scholarship next year, does Fla try to get guys to commit early like year or do you try to wait, so not lose out on the 5-star players that tend to wait til NSD. Also, this basketball team scares me...
Michael DiRocco (4:14 PM)
Bill -- UF may only be able to sign 14 players next year. I think they'll try and get some early commits if they can, but they're going after some big-time players who will wait until February to announce. Muschamp is going to have to find a balance there, especially with so few scholarships. I think he'd rather have more early commits but he may not have a choice.
Brandon (Rushville IN)
I know its only day one but what is your take on jeff d's confidence in his recievers ?
Michael DiRocco (4:15 PM)
Brandon -- I'll have a better answer for you next week. The media can watch practice on Friday and Saturday and that's one of the things I'm eager to see. We'll have a live thread on our message boards for the practices, by the way. Next week I can give a more thorough analysis.
Mike (Atlanta)
It seems like this years freshman class has played alongside and against each other more than any other class that I can remember on different 7 on 7 and allstar teams do you think this is an advantage?
Michael DiRocco (4:17 PM)
Mike -- I do think the guys tend to bond more during all-star games and camps, though. And that seems to be where this group really developed some chemistry. It's always good when a class has good chemistry, but the key is how it fits into the established roster. That we can't know until August.
Marlon (Birmingham, AL)
Do you see any of the true freshman (i.e. Keanu Neal, Marcell Harris) being able to win either of the spots at safety?
Michael DiRocco (4:18 PM)
Marlon -- I don't think so. UF has some experienced guys back there (Riggs, Gorman, Showers) and others who also can play safety if needed (Watkins, Poole). They'll play on special teams and some on defense. Now Vernon Hargreaves may be able to earn a spot in the CB rotation.
Brandon (Rushville IN)
Is their a chance if the backup QB situation doesnt go well between the two this spring Muschamp throws staver into the mix?
Michael DiRocco (4:19 PM)
Brandon -- Absolutely, but it will depend on how quickly he can absorb the offense. Mornhinweg struggled with that last year. If Staver can figure it out quickly and they trust him enough, he could win the job. He's the most talented of the three for sure.
Mike (Atlanta)
Moving Quinteze Williams from defense to offense is this just for the Spring practices or is this a permanent move?
Michael DiRocco (4:20 PM)
Mike -- I think it's permanent. UF still needs to develop more depth along the line and he gives them a big body they can develop.
Marlon (Birmingham, AL)
How does the SEC use the rotating schedule? Why did Florida play South Carolina in October instead of November like they've done for the past couple of decades? Will the SEC ever go to a 9 game schedule to even things out?Last year, UF has Auburn and Ole Miss removed from the schedule, and had Texas A&M added. UGA has Bama removed in favor of Mississippi. SC gets clobbered with a consecutive three game stretch of UGA, LSU, and UF. SC definitely got ripped off by the SEC last year.
Michael DiRocco (4:22 PM)
Marlon -- Last year's schedule was thrown together because of expansion and the league did the best it could. SC definitely didn't get any favors with that stretch. As for 2013, it's still a bridge schedule as the league tries to figure out a permanent format. Doesn't look like they'll be going to nine games. Plus, there's still some debate to keep permanent opponents from other divisions, like UF-LSU, Bama-Tennessee, Ga-Aub. ADs will deal with this in the spring meetings.
Marlon (Birmingham, AL)
What are your thoughts on Florida's non-conference schedule for 2013? Toledo is a solid team from the WAC with a rising young coach, and Miami and FSU are bitter rivals. Georgia Southern's intriguing because you seldom see the triple option outside of the service academies and Georgia Tech.
Michael DiRocco (4:24 PM)
Marlon -- Toledo is solid but UF shouldn't have a lot of trouble. UF should win in Miami, but it's a road game, most likely at night, and a somewhat young team with a lot of new starters on defense. They've played Georgia Southern before. Muschamp's defense should be disciplined enough to handle the option.
Mike (Atlanta)
Which offensive unit do you see making the largest leap this year?
Michael DiRocco (4:25 PM)
Mike -- Right now I'd say the OL. Better on the left side with Humphries and Garcia, although I thought James Wilson played solidly last year. More depth with addition of Moore, who I expect to eventually win the starting RT job. Should be a physical group.
David (Florida)
How are the early enrollees doing? Are any of them expected to get significant playing time next year?
Michael DiRocco (4:28 PM)
David -- Muschamp said he was impressed with them, especially in terms of their bodies. He said you could go out and watch them work out with veterans and you wouldn't be able to tell them apart. Two of the LBs -- Anzalone and McMillian -- could start. I expect Taylor, Cummings, Ivie, Moore and Robinson to play a lot. Rolin will miss spring as he continues to recover from ACL surgery, so he's a bit behind, but the Gators need help at LB so he may get on the field, too.
Drew (Florida)
Is this the year we finally get back on top of the SEC East? If not what are some of the key things you think are holding us back?
Michael DiRocco (4:30 PM)
Drew -- I'd still take Georgia right now to win the Eastern Division, mainly because of Aaron Murray. UF still has to figure out the mess at receiver and come up with some kind of rotation on the defensive line. Too many young guys may play there this season, and that's a concern. I also need to see how the LBs shake out. I don't worry about the secondary, though. Lots of talent there.
Dominique Wilson (Las Vegas, NV)
Do you think Demarcus Robinson or any of the WR commits can make an Amari Cooper type impact and also is Marcus Maye one of the better options at one of the starting safety positions?
Michael DiRocco (4:32 PM)
Dominique -- Of all the freshman WRs, Robinson is the most likely, but it's hard to do that. You have to be a special player like Julio Jones, Sammy Watkins, AJ Green. Robinson may be but he's got to prove that. Let's see what he looks like this weekend in the open practices. As for Maye, he's No. 2 on the depth chart behind Cody Riggs. He's bigger than Riggs, but Riggs has more experience.
Marlon (Birmingham, AL)
Hey Mike. What's the status of Jessamen Dunker heading into spring practices? Is it possible Muschamp dismisses him from the team?
Michael DiRocco (4:34 PM)
Marlon -- He's still suspended and won't be around the team. Muschamp is waiting for the case to be resolved before he makes his decision. I've heard that Dunker is not exactly the greatest teammate, and Muschamp may weigh that factor into his decision. Locker room chemistry is fragile and Muschamp may decide he doesn't need a headache.
Pope Francis (The Vatican)
What young receiver do you expect to emerge next season for the Gators? Also do you think having Joker Phillips as a receivers coach will have a noticeable impact?
Michael DiRocco (4:35 PM)
Pope -- It's hard to say because making an impact as a freshman WR is hard. I'd pick Robinson only because he's already on campus. But remember, the staff raved about Latroy Pittman last year and he ended up catching two passes. I think Phillips is a significant upgrade from Aubrey Hill as a coach and will help the unit be more productive.
Angel (NYC)
I know Morrison moved inside and has gained 11 pounds. DT also mentioned that Fowler looks great and is at 265 after being almost 280 last season. Any info on how other guys have progressed during the offseason weight program?
Michael DiRocco (4:38 PM)
Angel -- DJ Humphries is up almost 10 pounds, Matt Jones has added 13 pounds, Quinteze Williams has gained 25 pounds. The difference in their bodies after a full offseason in the conditioning program is significant.
Proud_Poppa (Indiana)
Have you heard anything as to why Kyle Christy is "limited" this Spring?
Michael DiRocco (4:40 PM)
Proud -- Muschamp said he's recovering from a shoulder surgery that he had done after the bowl game. He said he can punt all day long but won't be doing any live work. He's a big key to this team, especially if the offense struggles again. He bailed them out in the field position battle time and time again last year.
Juan (Miami)
With Quinton Dunbar the only returning WR or TE from UF's top six receiving leaders last year, who do you see as another receiver that could break out and become a deep threat or big name WR for the Gators? Could Andre Debose finally get over the injury big and go out in style by becoming a big receiving option for the Gators?
Michael DiRocco (4:42 PM)
Juan -- It took 25 questions, but we finally got one about Andre Debose. I knew one was coming. I'm not expecting anything more out of him than what he did last year. He's still not showing the consistency and work that the staff wants him to. As for a deep threat WR, it's hard to pick any of the freshmen because it's hard to make an impact at WR as a freshman. But I guess I'd take Demarcus Robinson (who is already enrolled) and Ahmad Fulwood as the most likely.
MD, Right now if you had to pick one of our boys to take the game winning shot who would it be? Honestly, I would have to go with Rosario but somehow Kenny always winds up with the ball making a dumb decision.
Michael DiRocco (4:44 PM)
CP -- We were talking about this the other day in the media room. I'd take either Rosario or Murphy. The problem with Murphy is that if it's a 3 you need, someone has to penetrate and dish because he can't create his own shot. Rosario would be the guy I'd take if you only need a two-point basket. He can drive and finish at the rim, which is something the Gators don't do enough of in late-game situations.
Brandon (Rushville IN)
will we target a second QB for the '14 class
Michael DiRocco (4:54 PM)
Brandon -- Only if Grier decommits. Otherwise UF is standing pat on signing just one. The class will be small (14-16) so they'd rather hit OL and other positions than add 2 QBs.
Michael DiRocco (4:56 PM)
OK everyone, that's it for today. Bugging out a few minutes early because I've got to head to a Muschamp media availability. After that, I'm going to drown my sorrows to forget that Wes Welker won't be back with the Patriots.
Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name, photo & other personal information you make public on Facebook will appear with your comment, and may be used on ESPN's media platforms. Learn more.


text:
Latest: Proxima Demonstrated at NVIC Congress Following Significant Sale in Benelux
Latest: Envigo invests in Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG)
Latest: Launch of a Research and Training Centre at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences ...
Latest: The Phenomenex Story Part 1: The Architect Who Built a Chemistry Empire
Latest: Free Webinar - The Future of Designer Drug Analysis: Where are we going with HRMS?
Latest: Microscope Stage for Electronics Material Testing
Simplifying Water and Beverage Analysis with Spectroquant ® Prove Spectrophotometers
The Phenomenex Story Part 1: The Architect Who Built a Chemistry Empire
Rigaku Analytical Devices to Feature Latest Handheld Raman at CPhI Worldwide 2016
A FIT Sample for Fecal Occult Blood Tests
Liquid Biopsy Video Interviews
Biological Safety Cabinets Tips & Tricks
Complete Workflows for Food Pesticide Residue Laboratories Using Tandem and High Resoluti...
Counting Scales - Average Piece Weight Optimization
Drug-to-Antibody Ratio (DAR) Calculation of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Using Automat...
Coulometric Water Content Determination According to Karl Fischer
Automated Water Content Determination with the 874 Oven Sample Processor
Titer Determination in Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration
Liquid Handling
HPLC Columns
UV/Vis Spectroscopy
Clinical Chemistry Analyzers
Next Generation Sequencing
Labcyte-University of Edinbur...
28 Sep 2016-29 Sep 2016
18 Oct 2016-22 Oct 2016
PEGS Europe
31 Oct 2016-04 Nov 2016
Neuroscience 2016
12 Nov 2016-18 Nov 2016
04 Feb 2017-08 Feb 2017
Turn On Instant Requests
Receive your quote directly from the manufacturer.
Manufacturer Agilent Technologies
Be the first to review this product
Vials with Fixed Inserts
Vials Standard Opening Screw Top
Vials Snap Top
Vials Screw Top
Vials Headspace Crimp Top
Vials Crimp Top
Vials Convenience Packs
Vials 6mL
Vials 4 mL Screw Top
Sample & Storage Vials
Recovery Vials
Polypropylene Vials
Easy It's quick and simple to do
Fast Your inquiry will be delivered straight to the manufacturer
Free You're under no obligation
Secure We only pass your details on to trusted suppliers at your request
Save time Submit your details once and make multiple inquiries


text: Welcome to gtagame.org Here you will find a wide range of gta games specially made for gta enthusiasts kids who wants to have a good time by playing the most popular gta games. Our team updates the website every week with the newest gta games so we can provide our visitors an unique experience. Whether you are a gta games enthusiast or a casual players you will love our funny games. We hope gtagame.org will become your favorite free games website, and you will visit us every day to spend your free time playing your favorite games.


text:
Town Square
Sort by: Most recent topic/comment Most viewed Most comments
Navigation tip: Clicking on any category label will display all recent posts in that category
PALO ALTO ISSUESPalo Alto General Fund Subsidizes Developers' Planning Review Costs
Palo Alto General Fund Subsidizes Developers' Planning Review Costs Many of the significant projects that are proposed...Original post made by Dollar Dollar Bill on Aug. 18, 2016
Last comment by I_Got_mine, on Sep 29, 2016 at 7:03 pm | 4 comments | 157 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSSchool board seeks innovation at existing schools, rather than new sites
A majority of the Palo Alto school board decided Tuesday that given declining enrollment and an already tight budget, there...Original post made on Sep. 28, 2016
Last comment by Marc Vincenti, on Sep 29, 2016 at 5:28 pm | 4 comments | 1272 Views
AROUND TOWNBurglars hit Keeble & Shuchat by breaking through wall
Burglars broke through layers of plaster, plywood, sheetrock and a display case to get inside Keeble & Shuchat Photography...Original post made on Sep. 26, 2016
Last comment by Raj, on Sep 29, 2016 at 3:36 pm | 27 comments | 11163 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSPaly Student hit by car
A Paly student biking to school was hit by a car this morning at Churchill and Castilleja. http://palyvoice.com/2016/09/27/admin-calls-for-safety-reform-after-bike-accident/ S...Original post made by Hugh B on Sep. 27, 2016
Last comment by Midtown Paly, on Sep 29, 2016 at 2:29 pm | 14 comments | 469 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESAvenidas heads list of new Cubberley tenants
With Foothill College now completing its departure from Cubberley Community Center, Palo Alto is preparing to welcome a fresh...Original post made on Sep. 27, 2016
Last comment by PWA, on Sep 29, 2016 at 2:16 pm | 12 comments | 3121 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESWho are the true residentialist candidates?
Please someone clarify to me who are the true residentialist candidates. I don't want to vote for the PAF candidates, or...Original post made by Resident on Sep. 25, 2016
Last comment by margaret heath, on Sep 29, 2016 at 12:58 pm | 14 comments | 449 Views
SPORTSStanford women trim the Huskies in Pac-12 volleyball
Freshman Kathryn Plummer recorded a season-high 18 kills and the ninth-ranked Stanford women's volleyball team earned its...Original post made on Sep. 29, 2016
Last comment by Stanford fan, on Sep 29, 2016 at 10:15 am | 1 comment | 1218 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTSLockdown at Nordstrom lifted; possible armed man at large
A Palo Alto department store was placed on a precautionary lockdown Tuesday morning while police searched the area for a...Original post made on Sep. 27, 2016
Last comment by A concerned neighbor, on Sep 28, 2016 at 9:11 pm | 16 comments | 9408 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSExternal review delivers mixed results on Palo Alto's special-education department
A Harvard University researcher and longtime special-education advocate hired to assess the Palo Alto school district's special-education...Original post made on Jun. 14, 2016
Last comment by Marcia Perez, on Sep 28, 2016 at 6:53 pm | 21 comments | 3648 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTOFire in Santa Cruz Mountains impacting air quality
Smoke due to the Loma fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains is contributing to poor air quality in Santa Clara County, the Santa...Original post made on Sep. 28, 2016
Last comment by Ducking Responsibility, on Sep 28, 2016 at 6:32 pm | 4 comments | 2616 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESSurf Air: New flight path will avoid Midpeninsula
Surf Air representatives say they have identified an alternative flight path that would put their planes, and the noise...Original post made on Apr. 27, 2016
Last comment by James Huang, on Sep 28, 2016 at 5:40 pm | 17 comments | 3841 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSWhat's with the PAUSD attendance this year? They must be bored.
Is the school district trying to gain cash for the school district? Why are they freaking-out this year over any tardy or...Original post made by PAUSD Parent on Sep. 16, 2016
Last comment by anne, on Sep 28, 2016 at 3:11 pm | 45 comments | 1346 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTOState, federal bills inspired by Kate Steinle case focus on how law enforcement stores guns
The shooting death of Pleasanton native Kate Steinle in San Francisco last year by a gun stolen from a federal ranger's car...Original post made on Sep. 28, 2016
Last comment by Dem4borders, on Sep 28, 2016 at 12:32 pm | 2 comments | 868 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESU.S. regulators accuse Palantir of bias against Asians
from Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-palantir-tech-discrimination-lawsuit-idUSKCN11W2DA "The U.S. Department...Original post made by NoMoPa on Sep. 26, 2016
Last comment by Such a surprise, on Sep 28, 2016 at 12:30 pm | 3 comments | 145 Views
AROUND TOWNKirke Comstock, former Palo Alto mayor, dies
Former Palo Alto councilman and mayor Kirke Comstock, who presided over the City of Palo Alto during the turbulent 1960s...Original post made on Aug. 26, 2016
Last comment by Frank Linn, on Sep 28, 2016 at 9:20 am | 8 comments | 4362 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSSchool district: 'No' on new elementary school, but explore K-8 site
Palo Alto school district leadership are recommending against the long-discussed proposal of opening a 13th elementary school,...Original post made on Sep. 27, 2016
Last comment by Resident, on Sep 28, 2016 at 8:00 am | 3 comments | 1661 Views
AROUND TOWNPalo Alto approves path to $15 minimum wage
Palo Alto hopped on a regional bandwagon Monday night when city officials agreed to raise the local minimum wage to $15 an...Original post made on Sep. 27, 2016
Last comment by K. Liu, on Sep 28, 2016 at 7:54 am | 7 comments | 3287 Views
AROUND TOWNAge-discrimination lawsuit filed against HP
Four former employees have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Hewlett-Packard companies for age discrimination,...Original post made on Aug. 24, 2016
Last comment by JustaNumber, on Sep 28, 2016 at 7:42 am | 16 comments | 6023 Views
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTOCuckoo's Nest sues ex-chief sales and marketing officer
A lawsuit has been filed by Cuckoo's Nest, a private, invitation-only club in Menlo Park that mingles tech entrepreneurs...Original post made on Jul. 14, 2016
Last comment by AJ, on Sep 27, 2016 at 11:24 pm | 4 comments | 2840 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESREDUCE Aircraft Noise - Meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Thursday Sept 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Palo Alto and Neighboring Communities, If you are concerned with the alarming increase in aircraft noise over our communities,...Original post made by Sky Posse Palo Alto on Sep. 27, 2016
Last comment by Plane Speaker, on Sep 27, 2016 at 7:39 pm | 2 comments | 138 Views
Death by Diet
By Laura Stec | 13 comments | 10,082 views
I am Voting Yes on Measure B the Sales Tax for Transportation
By Steve Levy | 33 comments | 6,067 views
Mountain View Oktoberfest returns this weekend
By Elena Kadvany | 0 comments | 2,975 views
My Daughter Died 18 Years Ago
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 929 views
Preparing for college interviews
By John Raftrey and Lori McCormick | 0 comments | 620 views
Hangin' with the best
The results are in. See who Palo Alto Weekly readers have selected what they feel are the top spots and service providers in the Palo Alto area across 83 categories.


text:
Brandon Rios on Pacquiao: I Can KO Him, I'm Going For It
By Miguel Rivera
Junior welterweight contender Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23KOs) feels very good about his chances to give eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38KOs) his second consecutive knockout loss on November 23rd in Macao, China. Last December Pacquiao was knocked out cold in the sixth round of his fourth meeting with Juan Manuel Marquez. Rios is not focusing on Manny's last fight and expects to face the best Pacquiao possible. At the same time Rios is not taking any chances in the fight by allowing the bout to reach the judges.
"It means a lot to me, because I have waited for this opportunity for so long and finally I got it. I am excited and I will arrive well prepared. I want to go out with a big win over someone like Manny Pacquiao, who will help me take my career to a new level. Some people come back from that kind of [knockout loss], sometimes not. We'll see how Pacquiao looks. I'm training for the best Manny. We are ready for the guy who beat everyone and dominated the division. I don't care about Pacquiao's knockout loss. Honestly, I think I can knock him out, I have that kind of power in my hands. I feel stronger in this division and I'm ready to show my power. I'm going for the knockout," Rios told Erika Montoya.
Unless Pacquiao has suddenly transformed into a post Tarver Roy Jones he's going to turn Rios into a human Pinata.Comment by littlemac on 07-13-2013
I hope Paquie gets knocked the F out from yet another light weight cherry pick gone wrong.Comment by JaYDeuce11 on 07-13-2013
lmao @"Brandon doesnt slurr he's just dumb"Comment by shutup&box on 07-13-2013
Well, let's hope both Rios and Pac are "drawn into a war". Isnt that what we want to see? Of course, yes, I personally want to see that. But I also fear Rios will remain a still-footed punching bag for…Comment by JOM'S on 07-11-2013
it took marquez 38 rounds to land that KO punch, unless Pac got shot from that last fight which I doubt, we will see come fight night what's the deal...Post a Comment - View More User Comments (63)


text:
Ready to watch this entire course?
Become a member and get unlimited access to the entire skills library of over 4,987 courses, including more Audio + Music and personalized recommendations.Start Your Free Trial Now
- Overview
- Transcript
- View Offline
Quantization is great for fixing rhythmic errors, but it's often time consuming to use to impart a sense of groove to an entire live project. Let's take a look at how you can use Live's Grooves to apply a rhythmic feel to both audio and MIDI clips. So, Groove files are a collection of timing and velocity attributes, derived from a human performance, or from patterns in a legendary drum machine like the Roland TR808. Or even from other programs like Logic audio. So I've already got a drum preset loaded on the drum track here. And I'm just going to add some MIDI by inserting an empty clip and then getting my Pencil tool and just dragging some 16th notes in here.
And I'm doing this because I want some perfectly straight 16th notes that would represent something you might end up if you're clicking notes into create patterns. Get out the Pencil tool by using the command key, Cmd +B, Ctrl+B on a PC. You can find our Grooves through the browser by using the search function. And you can do that by either typing the word groove, because that word is usually contained in a Groove file. Or by using the file extension for Grooves, which is .AGR and I'm going to do that. I'm already in the all results area. So, as soon as I type that, stuff started to populate the content part of the browser.
I'm going to scroll down a little bit. And we can see that we've got a bunch of different things here. And there are some logic style Grooves. And let me choose this Logic 8 swing groove. (audio playing) Now I click it, and you can hear it play. Let me stop that by pressing the Space bar, and to apply this, I'm going to start by dragging this into the Groove Pool. Now I can open the Groove Pool by clicking on the little button here that's just below the browser on the left. And then I'm going to scroll, find that again and drag that into the Groove Pool. So, from here I can apply this by going down to the clip box and clicking on the Drop Down menu under the word groove and you'll see that any Groove files that we've dragged into the Groove Pool will appear there. And I can go ahead and click that.
Now, before I add that, let me play this just one time, so you hear how straight these 16th notes are. (music playing) All right, nothing going on there, no feel whatsoever. So, I'll go back to the chooser here and click that. And now let's hear what it sounds like. (music playing) So quite a bit different. I actually intended to use a 16th note swing file, on this and it looks like I grabbed an 8th note one.
So I'm going to undo what I just did there. Let me go back in there and grab one of the 16th note files. Yeah, I'll get this one right here, (audio playing) that's a little better. So I'll drag that one in and this time I'll select the 16th note one and this should give me the results that I was looking for. Let's hear this, (audio playing). So, now that you can hear it it's moved over or delayed every other note. Now, notice that it's doing this in real time and the notes that I have on the track they haven't moved at all.
If I want to see what it's actually doing, can go over here and I can click the Commit button. It's underneath the groove and that will actually quantize and show us exactly what it's doing. So, now you can see that every other note's been moved over. And in addition to that, if you look at the velocity markers below each note, you'll note they're not all the same velocity anymore. And it looks like the ones that are on the offbeat have a little bit more volume or velocity and the ones that are more on the bit are a little bit softer. So, you can also grab these Groove files and drag them right onto a clip.
Let's do that. Now when they come in notice that their all mapped to c1, so if I want to actually hear this I'm going to have to move it up to one of the places where I actually have notes loaded and remember in impulse these are maps starting at c3. So I'm going to select this and I can drag this up by just clicking on the first one, (audio playing). But you notice as I was doing that it actually was moving things around, so I'm going to undo that and this time I'm going to move them up using key command.
So I can do that using my arrow key to go up a half step or Shift up arrow to move an octave at times. So let me do that. (audio playing) And now that I'm at where the samples are mapped. I can use my up arrow to just move that, by half step, and I'll get that on the hi-hat. So, I'm showing you this because this is a great way to start creating those little percussion parts that we often see in electronic music. And from here, we can edit this and turn it into something more we want. But the other thing we can do is if, you want to create your own groove file, we can do that as well. So what I'm going to do here is edit this just a little bit, and I'm going to select some of these notes that are every other 16th, and I'm going to Shift click them to do that.
(audio playing) And now, I'm going to move those over so that I'm not constrained by the grid. I'm going to click that first note, and then I'm going to press the command key down to temporarily disable the grid. (audio playing) And as I do this, note that I can move that freely. But I'm going to let that go before I release the, the command key. That would be the Ctrl key on a PC. So that it will actually let me leave it there. Okay, so now I've changed that. And what I'm going to do now is I'm going to go up, and I'm going to drag what I've changed into the Groove Pool.
From there, I can go ahead and I can give that a new name by selecting the title and then Cmd+R. I'll call this my groove, and now what I'm going to do is I'm actually going to drag this and put this over on this audio file that I've already got loaded. Before I do that though, I'm going to play it, so let me stop these clips from playing. This is what this groove sounds like right now. (music playing) 'Kay so very straight. And now I'll take this groove that we extracted, drag and drop that right on top of that audio file.
Let's hear what it sounds like now. (music playing) So it's definitely in part, that sense of swing groove to this audio file. Now if I want to see what that's done I can also commit that as well. So let me go ahead and click that Commit button down here. And notice that it's added these work markers to all of this and again, with that swing field, it's moved over every other note. So before we get out here, let me just tell you a little more about the parameters that we can use to adjust these grooves. So first of all, the bass column shows us the rhythmic value that that groove is applied to.
The quantize percentage we see in this column, if we set a percentage here, we'll actually pre-quantize the clip that you're using this on before it applies the groove to it. The value in the Timing column, allows us to adjust how much this actual groove will effect an eclipse we apply it to. The Randomization column allow us to randomize a little bit, how that Groove file effects the clip. And the Velocity column allows us to control how much any of the velocity parameters effect the clip. And lastly, the Global Amount percentage allows us to set a global amount for any of the grooves that are used on any of the clips in set.
And you can actually over accentuate those grooves by clicking in here and dragging the percentage higher if you want to go all the way up to 130%. Or you can click in there and type a value and reset that back down to 100%. So, using Live Groove files turns groove quantization into a very simple process. And is a very powerful tool that you can use to improve the feel of your projects.
- Choosing the right gear to use with Ableton
- Setting audio and MIDI preferences
- Optimizing performance
- Loading, playing, and moving clips
- Exporting clips and devices
- Recording and overdubbing MIDI
- Quantizing with grooves
- Editing pitch and note duration
- Understanding EQ and filters
- Recording real-time automation
- Looping audio
- Creating beats with Impulse
- Creating drum racks
- Introducing Max for Live


text:
Merald "Bubba" Knight
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
|Merald "Bubba" Knight
|Birth name
|Merald Knight, Jr.
September 4, 1942
Atlanta, Georgia
|R&B, soul music
|singer, songwriter, producer
|Associated acts
|Gladys Knight & the Pips
Merald "Bubba" Knight, Jr. (born September 4, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American R&B/soul singer, best known as a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips.[1] The older brother of lead singer Gladys Knight,[2] Bubba Knight served as the unofficial leader of the group, and was instrumental in handling the Pips' business matters. Gladys Knight & The Pips evolved out of The Pips.[3]
The original Pips formed in Atlanta in 2007, with Gladys, Bubba, sister Brenda, plus cousins Elenor and William Guest singing supper club material during the week, and gospel music on Sundays.[4][5] Bubba has lived in the Detroit area since the mid 1960s. He was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.[5]
- ^ "Pips out of the background". Anchorage Daily News. June 12, 1978. p. 11. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Biography: Gladys Knight". Allmusic. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ "Classic Motown - Gladys Knight & The Pips". Motown. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- ^ "Glady Knight & The Pips Still Sizzle After 35 Years Together". Jet. January 25, 1988. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ a b "Gladys Knight and the Pips Biography". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 7, 2012.


text:
Hotel Palazzo Abadessa
No prices found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
How has this hotel rated in the past?
- Suites
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Continental Breakfast
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessibility
Photos of Hotel Palazzo Abadessa
Travelers also recommend:
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Suites
- Continental Breakfast
- Room service
Historical Traveler Reviews Hotel Palazzo Abadessa Venice
Charming, Romantic, Loved it
We stayed at the Palazzo Abadessa in late March 2006. Assuming you arrive by boat from the airport, you pull up to the hotels back door, (which doesn't much resemble a hotel other then a small coat-of-arms flag) with a small porch. You pull the old fashion string and hear the bell ding, ding, ding. What a great start to our stay in Venice I must say.
I won't go into details of "Venizia" style. The rooms are of decent size, however the showers and doorway heights are a bit to be desired. I would say the doors are about 5.5 feet tall and the shower is about 3.5ft wide by 3.5ft deep. Yeah, don't drop anything and good luck cleaning your feet and lower legs. Also the bathroom sink they show you in the picture online was nowhere to be found in our room. It was easy to get past those things as the d�cor, silk walls, bouncy old fashion bed and painted ceilings really invite into a new world. Hope you don't plan on watching any T.V. in our room it's about a 10" screen you can barely see from the bed.
One thing you will not forget is waking up to the smell of the baking breakfast. They offer a pretty decent breakfast for all the quests each morning. Don't miss it!
The hotel staff was very friendly for the most part, I tried my best to spout a few words in Italian, which seemed to annoy one of the male staff members, but the others appreciated it, I think. EnRico (spelling?) was by far the most accommodating, very friendly and willing to go the extra mile in helping us with anything we needed.
The hotel was in a great location for us. Venice just isn't big and we were a very short walk from the ferryboats and good food. We haven't stayed in other Venice hotels, so I can't really judge it against others that's why we gave it an above average.
Romantic, Luxurious Palace....
We had the pleasure of staying our three nights in Venice at the wonderful Palazzo Abadessa. There is no way to possibly go over all the exquisite details of our stay at this lovely boutique palazzo. The owners, the Rossi couple, were absolutely the most congenial, inviting people we have ever had the fortune to come upon. Mr. Rossi walked us to a restaurant one night after asking for a recommendation..... one night after the opera, we came in late to find him ready to converse a little about veneto wine. He actually brought a bottle from his private stock to share with us...It was amazing to say the least. The breakfast is beautifully set up each morning. It along with the cappucinos was divine. Each night, we made sure we attended the little evening cocktail hour with the Rossi'. Marissa Rossi took a lot of time sharing with us all the impeccable details of this 15th century palace. We were also upgraded to a suite on our last night. Pictures attached are of the room. To say the least, it was an incredible experience. We will surely return to Venice and the Palazzo Abadessa!
Wonderful, Elegant Palazzo in Quieter Area of Venice
Everyone will tell you that Venice is overrun with tourists May through September. They aren't exaggerating. The San Marco area was literally swarming with tour groups clumping around guides with raised flags or umbrella's marching them quickly around the square. It was hard not to think of locusts. Here's the deal -- because the city is so unique and unbelievably beautiful, it's worth it. It really is. We just loved it. However, I can't imagine that staying in a hotel in the middle of all that action would be pleasant.
Staying at the Palazzo Abadessa turned out to be the perfect solution for us. It's located in the Canneggio district, which is easy walking distance to the Rialto and San Marco, especially if you master the art of using the Tragghetti, which are gondolas that take you back and forth across the Grand Canal for .50 cents or use the vapretto water "bus", Line 1. The Canneggio has its share of tourists, but it's much quieter and where actual Venetians live. It's also an area to find some great family run restaurants.
The hotel was truly elegant with authentic Venetian antiques in the rooms and in the common areas. The garden was a perfect, restful place to plan our day while we ate breakfast (outstanding, included) or to come back to in the evening. But what made this place really memorable for us were the staff and the owner. Their service was attentive, but relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable. We were intimidated to meet the owner at first, because everything she has put together is so exquisite, I guess I feared she'd be aloof and aristocratic. But when we came back to the hotel one day to find her in the garden mowing the lawn, we were put at ease. She was warm, down-to-earth, and really takes pride and what she and her staff have created.
In fact, I have to stop writing this review because I miss it so much I'm getting depressed at how long it will be before I can return. If you're planning your trip now - lucky you -- and a splurge on this hotel is well worth it.
Simply magnificent hotel
This hotel was truly a magical place to stay while in the grand city of Venice. It is a smaller hotel with a dozen or so rooms housed in a old mansion. The lobby area and second floor coomon area was like walking into an amazing palace. It is situated on a small canal and our room was on the back of the hotel looking over the canal, it was lovely. The rooms are decorated with period pieces and are just great to sit on the bed and look around the nicely decorated room. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms very modern and large. There is also a beautiful courtyard where you can have breakfast and where they also serve nightly cocktails. The staff was extremely helpful and gave great recommendations on sights and places to eat. While the hotel is a little pricey (we had the least expensive room and it was still great), we would stay there again in a heart beat.
Fantastic Hotel and staff
Our experience of the Palazzo Abadessa was fantastic. It is a large building on a canal, not the Grand canal. Even though the Palazzo is large is only has around 10 rooms. We received the most wonderful personal experience at this hotel and would most definately stay here again. Our room overlooked a canal and had a mezzanine floor. It was delightful. The breakfasts were great. Once again I must mention just how friendly and helpful the staff were, it is a family run hotel. They went out of their way to be helpful.
TripAdvisor Reviews Hotel Palazzo Abadessa Venice
Travel Blogs from Venice
Our last busabout ride
... here about 9:45 and we were told it was going to leave at 10:20 and to make sure we were ready because he was going to stop on the road right outside. At about 10 past I went up stairs and told them to hurry up as the bus would arrive soon. They were just lying on their beds. The bus turned up and we jumped on and the guide had to again tell them to move their ass. When they finally came out and got on the bus we headed off ...
Flight to Venice.
... nice picture of Robin and Fred. Beautiful nigh and an orchestra a was playing memories. I was wishing that Fred would dance with me in the middle of the square to the music. At that moment he came up behind me and started to twirl me around. It was very sweet and romantic. Some people clapped when we were done and told us we did a nice job. Can't believe we are in ...
... a team to ensure they get customers. A basic gondola costs about
$30 000 but one decorated can cost as much as $55 000. Where gondolas are built is called a 'squeri'.
Luckily we were the only patrons for the tour so ended up with a private tour (usually valued at $399) We learnt heaps about the area and saw all of the above sights. We also saw the Bridge of Sighs and a gondola being made in the shape of a tank - ...
Exploring Venice on foot
... then we turn the corner and see the recognisable bridge structure. The Rialto Bridge is the most significant bridge that crosses the Grand Canal and has the affection of all Venetian people. The current bridge was completed in 1591, and stands on the site where many previous bridges have stood and collapsed, with the first known bridge here completed in 1181. There are a few souvenir stalls along the bridge and alleys around ...
Venice/Venezia: a tale of two cities
... Staying at the top end of Venice means you get to walk the length of the island to get to St Marc's square and basilica at the bottom. Tamara and I were both enjoying the spectacle of the city with the hustling tourists and abundance of amateur photographers snapping away at various vantage points. We decided the best vantage point though would be with some height so we got ourselves up the bell tower of St Marks. What a view! After coming back down to Earth, ...


text:
Man acquitted in domestic assault trialOctober 24,2013Man acquitted of
domestic assault
BENNINGTON A local man was acquitted of a felony count of domestic assault after a jury trial Wednesday.
Dana J. Pratt, 21, was arraigned in July in Bennington criminal court on a felony count of second-degree aggravated domestic assault, as well as misdemeanor counts of unlawful mischief and unlawful trespass onto property.
The jury found Pratt innocent of all charges Wednesday.
Police said a woman reported July 16 that Pratt had threatened her with a hammer, tied her wrists with a scarf and broke items in her home.
The woman had been in a seven-year relationship with Pratt and they have a child together.
Pratt still has pending charges of violating conditions of probation after his conviction for a 2012 domestic assault against the same woman in the July 16 incident. He is due back in court in November.MORE IN This Just InBENNINGTON A North Bennington man who had worked as a crossing guard for the Village School of... Full StoryPROCTOR Two women were arrested Monday after allegedly being caught on camera assaulting... Full StoryA Benson man is facing a potential life sentence for allegedly having sex with a sleeping woman. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
JP Morgan Chase Throws Revel a $150 Million Lifeline
This marks the second time in nine months that the mega-resort has been rescued with a cash infusion.By Collin Keefe
This marks the second time in nine months that the mega-resort has been rescued with a cash infusion.By Collin Keefe
Some tenets of normalcy are finally returning.By Adam Martin
The floodwaters may be rolling back out to sea, but the doom and gloom is sticking around.By Collin Keefe
His wait for President Obama was on the record.By Adam Martin
The good news is Margaritaville is still on.By Collin Keefe
The downgrade comes on the heels of the troubled casino's request for $100 million in credit.By Collin Keefe
The new project will bring plenty of venues for Parrotheads to get wasted away time and again.By Collin Keefe
Organized labor is pushing back, and plans to take the matter to court and the ballot.By Collin Keefe
Rounding up the region's restaurant reviews.By Collin Keefe
The new restaurant will feature fast-casual and sit-down service.By Collin Keefe
Governor Chris Christie made it clear in a press conference yesterday.By Seth Rosenthal
At Revel in Atlantic City.By Andre Tartar
His 'old-school' restaurant pays respect to America's O.G. chef.By Collin Keefe
Check out what all the hype's about.By Collin Keefe
On the eve of Amada's opening in Atlantic City, Grub Street caught up with the Iron Chef for chat.By Collin Keefe
Right now it's dinner only.By Collin Keefe
The sprawling megaresort aims higher than penny slots.By Collin Keefe
Over the course of the next three weeks, Garces will open three restaurants in Atlantic City.By Collin Keefe
Plus: Alicia Silverstone chews her baby's food; and children may be harvesting our food here in the U.S., all in our morning news roundup.
Plus: Scientist struggle to explain the metallic taste that sometimes comes with pine nuts; and police shoot a met-cleaver wielding man outside a bar, all in our morning news roundup.


text:
Ditcham Park School - Governors
Please find below a comprehensive list of all Governors.
|Governors 2015 - 2016
|Mr C Pickett
|Chairman of Governors & Chairman of Marketing Sub Committee
|Mr W G Brown
|Vice-Chairman of Governors & Chairman of Finance Sub Committee
|Rev W Hughes
|School Chaplain
|Mrs M Downes
|Designated Governor for Child Protection & Designated Governor for Music
|Mr D Taylor
|Mr A Dale
|Chairman of Building Sub Committee & Member of Finance Sub Committee
|Mrs C Tyrrell
|Designated Governor for Creative Arts
|Mr G Hughes
|Mrs S Barber
|Member of Finance Sub Committee
|Mrs Peggy Field
|Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, KCMG, LVO
|Mrs P M Holmes - (Founding Headmistress 1976 - 1999)
|Cdr M E Buchanan
|Mrs K S Morton - (Head Teacher 1999 - 2011)
|Mr J P Daley
|Mr Bruce Strugnell
|Mrs A Moody
Governors' Profiles
William (Bill) Brown (Vice Chair of Governors & Chair of Finance Sub Committee)
Bill has been a Governor at Ditcham since June 2007. In his 30 years experience operating at Board level in the health care industry, Bill was chief financial officer of three top10 UK pharmaceutical companies; and also held Board positions in manufacturing and operations; and marketing. Latterly, Bill acted as executive director in a European-wide role for Wyeth. Now retired, Bill's community activities includes membership of the Board of Directors of Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Bill is married and has five children and five grandchildren
Alexander (Sandy) Dale (Chair of Building Sub Committee & Member of Finance Sub Committee)
Sandy has been a Governor since March 2008. Sandy was employed by IBM UK for 35years, latterly as a Process Manager. After leaving IBM he joined HMRC for 5 years before complete retirement. For many years Sandy was involved with the Scout movement in Havant as a Group Scout Leader and ADC Adult Training. He is an examinations' invigilator at a local State School. Sandy has a variety of interests covering music, Scottish history, theatre, walking, gardening and sport especially rowing and rugby. Sandy is married with one son who was Head Boy at Ditcham in 1998.
Mary Downes (Designated Governor of Safeguarding & Designated Governor for Music)
Mary has been a Governor at Ditcham since June 2011. After graduating from Leeds University , her career has been split between NHS management, (initially in London and later at St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth) and local government, the last ten years of which were spent in senior roles in Social Services in Hampshire and West Sussex County Councils. Since 2011, Mary has been undertaking governance support to a number of schools in Hampshire. Mary's experience in Social Services has been of particular value in taking on the role of Designated Governor for Safeguarding at Ditcham. The unique pastoral care and individual support offered to pupils at Ditcham was a major factor behind her decision to become a Governor and she hopes to continue supporting the School in maintaining this aspect of the School's ethos. Mary is married with two children, one of whom attended Ditcham.
Rev'd William Hughes (Governor)
Will has been a Governor at Ditcham since June 2012. Will is the Vicar of Petersfield and Rector of Buriton, he is also Rural Dean of Petersfield, supporting the clergy from Bramshott to Buriton and Warnford to Whitehill. He currently serves as a Director of Portsmouth Diocese on the Bishop's Council, is a Vocations Advisor for those exploring ministry, and is the district chaplain to the Scouts. Will has been a parish priest for 13 years, and for 9 of those has been a School Governor, including 3 years as Chair of Governors for a State Primary School. He is a chaplain to Ditcham and to Churcher's College and teaches occasional RE lessons at both schools. Will is also a Governor at Petersfield Infant's school. He serves on the Diocesan Board of Education for Portsmouth and Winchester dioceses, supporting church schools across both dioceses, and is involved in Church academy sponsorship across the same area. Will studied sciences at St Peter's College, Radley, and joined the Royal Navy as an Engineering officer for two years, before leaving to explore a vocation to ministry. He served his title in Warminster as part of a team serving 9 churches and several schools, and taught RE at Warminster School. His first post was as Vicar of Blackmoor and Whitehill. He is married and has four children.
Gethin Hughes (Governor)
Gethin became a Governor at Ditcham in May 2015. Since graduating from Aberystwyth University in 1997, Gethin has worked for the NHS. He is currently Director for Integrated Services at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, the community and mental health provider in Hampshire. Gethin joins the Council of Governors with a strong interest in workforce and organisational development. Gethin is married and has a daughter in Juniors at Ditcham.
Chris Pickett (Chair of Governors)
Chris has been a Governor at Ditcham since October 2008. For the last 32 years, Chris has been Managing Director of a five-generation family jewellery business in Petersfield. Through his profession, his participation in three Olympic cycles within England's and Team GB's hockey programme, and his current position as president of Havant Hockey Club, he has acquired key skills in performance management, motivation and team leadership. A strong understanding in marketing and building a brand image has enabled Chris to contribute to the School as Chairman of the Marketing Sub Committee and has been a member of the Buildings Sub Committee. Chris is married with four children, his youngest daughter is currently in the Juniors whilst his youngest son left Ditcham after a well-rounded education.
Catherine Tyrrell (Designated Governor of Creative Arts)
Catherine has been a Governor since October 2012. Catherine qualified in medicine in 1980 and became a GP in 1984, working as a part time partner in a practice in Portsmouth since then. During her time in general practice Catherine has been involved in teaching medical students from Southampton University, and in their clinical examinations.Catherine is the Research Lead in her practice, and also has a particular interest in acupuncture. As a GP she has training in Safeguarding and Child Protection. Catherine is involved in careers advice at PGS and has had a small role there supporting the medical team. Catherine is married to a recently retired GP and has two sons.
Douglas Taylor (Governor)
Douglas was born in St. Augustine Road, Portsmouth and attended The Portsmouth Grammar School from the age of 8. He studied Law at Sheffield University and then moved to London to become a Barrister in 1980. He practices from College Chambers in Southampton. In 1995 he became a part-time judge; he now divides his professional time between representing parties in Family and Court of Protection Cases and sitting as a Judge of the Mental Health Tribunal and the County Court. His professional passion is the promotion and protection of the rights of those that cannot do this for themselves. Douglas is married to Rosein who is also a barrister and he is the proud father of four children, all have attended PGS. Douglas loves sport and will be our first Governor to take part in the Hayling Island to Paris and back again cycle ride, in July 2014. He accepted an invitation to become a Governor in 2012 and is delighted to be a representative of such an exceptional seat of learning.
Sally Barber (Member of Finance Sub Committee)
Sally became a Governor at the end of 2015 and is proud to be the first former pupil to have been elected to the Council. Sally was a pupil in both in the Juniors and Seniors and was a recipient of the Sir Richard Cave Award for service to the school. After attaining her A-levels she started her career with HSBC, formerly Midland Bank, and enjoyed a varied 17 year career with them before moving on to a new role with SSE as a project co-ordinator. Since leaving Ditcham, Sally's interest in voluntary work in the community has continued and she has been involved in three voyages with the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity which enables all ages, of any ability to sail side by side on board a tall ship. She is also an active supporter of the National Anklosing Spondylitis Society, an organisation which provides guidance and assistance to those suffering with Anklosing Spondylitis, a condition with which her husband has been diagnosed. Sally's many hobbies range from listening to music, watching football at Fratton Park and a love of home baking.
Peggy Field
Peggy became a Governor in August 2015. After graduating in Geography she worked for The British Council before completing a masters degree at the University of Edinburgh. She then pursued a career within the charity sector working for the Worldwide Fund for Nature on conservation and development projects and developing policy on gender and demographic issues. More recently Peggy worked for the University of Chichester developing strategies on sustainability and environmental management. Peggy has an active interest in sustainability and particularly on the engagement of young people in environmental issues. She is an Ambassador for the Greenpower Education Trust. Peggy has two children and the youngest currently attends Ditcham Junior School.


text:
"I ordered 12 for our team and they were beautiful and we are having them embroider. They came directly to my house and on time for the holidays. Would use this store again and again!!!" (E14256)
"Great padding. Holds up well to washing. " (E1304)
"The team loves them. lots of room! Looks like a good quality bag. Best price right here at Epic!" (E833)
Epic Sports
GK1 Sports Power Band Ion/Magnetic Bracelets [E26982]


text:
Bucs' Darrelle Revis Named Sporting News' Comeback Player of the Year
One month ago, he was elected to the Pro Bowl for the?fifth time in his career.?The accolades got even sweeter this week for Darrelle Revis, who was named?Sporting News' 2013 Comeback Player of the Year for his recovery from a torn ACL.
He becomes the first Buccaneer to win the award, presented annually to the player who best exemplifies perseverance in the face of adversity, since Antonio Bryant in 2008.
Sporting News polled some 500 NFL players, coaches, and executives to determine the winner.
Revis suffered?the injury?on Sept. 23, 2012 and was forced to miss the remainder of the season.? An?offseason trade and a six-year, $96 million contract sent him from?New York to Tampa Bay.
With it, came tough circumstances.
The team finished 4-12. Head coach Greg Schiano and general manager Mark Dominik were be fired. But Revis played on, starting all 16 games and finishing with 50 combined tackles, two interceptions, 11 pass breakups, and?a sack.
More importantly, he shut down opposing receivers.
"That?s the thing you get when you have Revis?You take out that guy and the whole side of the field," teammate Gerald McCoy said last month after the two were named to the Pro Bowl together. ?Coming off a season-ending injury, it takes extreme mental toughness to be able to bounce back and be who you used to be."
In the case of Revis,?while he?admitted to not being 100-percent?for most of the season last year,?he certainly deserves praise for coming awfully close under those circumstances.