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Disclaimer: If I've said it once, then I've said it once… wait, that doesn't sound right. Okay, I don't own any of them. Only the idea. Sort of.
Notes: Yes, I realize I offended all sorts of people with my last fic. I promise, this one is better. In fact, there is not a word of bashing in here that is not completely normal for the characters. I may write them a bit out of character, but I really will try to keep it neat.
This is something I wrote not too long ago, and I feel guilty because it is, in a way, similar to my 'Young Again' fic. What with the sci-fi/supernatural edge to it. Anyhoo, this first chapter is totally and one hundred percent sap. You Kaoru/Kenshin lovers out there may like this. It takes place after they got married, as I am terrible at writing that kind of romance. There are no spoilers to speak, although there are minor references. And while overall, I will have this fic as a PG-13, I do consider one chapter as R, and it will be clearly marked. No lemon here, folks. I have not the confidence to post anything like that.
Now that we're done with these horribly long notes, I hope you enjoy. Honest. I do.Path of the Sword
Prologue: Bliss
The morning was cool, that snap of approaching snow in the air. Darkness lightened into twilight with the rising of the pale sun. The dojo was still quiet, the time too early even for Kenshin to be up and about.
That morning, Kenshin was looking forward to some time with his wife. Yahiko had spent the night in town and was going straight to the Akabeko for the morning rush. He would not be returning until sometime that afternoon, which left Kaoru and Kenshin alone in the dojo.
The cold was always a thing Kenshin avoided, even now, almost fourteen years after that bitter event that had created this aversion. He was aware of the growing acceptance in his soul, but the pain, he knew, would never completely disappear. It faded, was even forgotten for short periods, but it was not gone.
Now, he had found a woman who accepted him for who he was. Not only that, she loved him in spite of it all. It was one of the many things that had so endeared her to him. He loved everything about her, even the temper that frequently got him into trouble. Kaoru was, without a doubt, the most important thing in his life.
Shifting under the blankets of the large futon he shared with his wife, Kenshin mentally groused at the shivers that swept up his spine. He rolled over, intent on gathering Kaoru into his arms and cuddling in her warmth. His hand reached, but all he hit was empty air--very cold, empty air. Kenshin blinked, turning over to stare at that barren spot on the futon.
"Kaoru?" he said blankly. She was never awake before him--rarely, in any case. But he was alone in the room.
Glancing around, he spotted the woman's kimono, still hung neatly by the wall. He frowned, cautiously crawling out of the safety of the blankets. Wincing as the cold air hit his skin, he quickly snatched up a heavy over-yukata*, threw it on over his yukata, and made his way to the door. It was open, left that way by Kaoru, no doubt.
The yard was empty. Occasionally, Kenshin woke to find Kaoru outside, in the middle of the night, just staring up at the stars or standing in a warm rain. Sometimes he left her alone, while at other times he joined her or coaxed her back to bed. This time, though, she was nowhere to be seen.
"Kaoru?" he called again, forgetting his geta and stepping onto the frozen ground in bare feet. The frost-covered grass burned his feet, but he ignored it, following the soft sounds of someone coughing. He stopped outside the backhouse, hesitating at the door and listening.
Kenshin had been mistaken in thinking that someone was coughing. Certainly, it sounded like a cough, but there was more. It was the awful sound of retching, sick and unhappy.
Worried, Kenshin called out to his wife once again, asking if she was okay, even as he knew she was not. Throwing up was a sure sign of someone not being okay. Dense though Kenshin may have been, he knew that Kaoru was sick.
The gagging stopped abruptly, and he smiled anxiously. He could picture Kaoru, wiping her mouth and face and trying to make herself presentable. She hated for him to see her as weak. Kenshin made a mental to tell her more often how strong she was.
"I'm fine, Kenshin," her weak, wavering voice belied her words. Kenshin sighed and shook his head. Not yet willing to intrude on her, he placed one hand on the door and tilted his head forward to rest against it.
"Koishii, you have to stop this," he said gently. "You have been saying 'fine' for a week now."
He waited, forehead against the back of his hand, listening to the sounds of Kaoru's labored breathing through the door. After several minutes of quiet, he tried once more.
Still no response. Fisting his hand in frustration, he glared at the door for all he was worth. The door was not impressed.
"Kaoru, I want you to go see Gensai-sensei today," he said firmly. He kept speaking before she could voice a protest. "Even if you are fine. Please..."
The door slid open abruptly, and he faltered forward, unprepared for the sudden lack of support. Kaoru must have moved while he was speaking. She gazed at him uncertainly, caught in his anxious, wide-eyed stare. A tiny smirk crept across her face when she saw that she had caught him off balance, and she reached out to steady him.
"If I'm fine, then why should I bother with seeing a doctor?" she asked him, her voice low with quiet defiance. "You're the one who can barely stay on his feet."
Kenshin sighed, frowning worriedly.
"If you're fine, then you can let me feel silly afterwards for worrying," he gripped her arm, steering her toward the house. "Please, Kaoru-koishii?" he looked at her, violet eyes beseeching. It was a look Kaoru had never been able to resist.
"Oh, all right!" she burst out in exasperation. "Just stop staring at me like that."
Her husband smiled triumphantly. It was not often that he won in these domestic arguments. If he tried to count the occasions since he and Kaoru had finally gotten married, he would have been able to do so on one hand.
*I apologize for that horrible wording. If anyone knows the word for that little over-coat like thing they put on over their night clothes, I would love to know it.
Kaoru stared at Megumi as if the woman had suddenly sprouted flowers from her head and said that she was running away with Dr. Gensai. Well, maybe not that second one. In either case, she was shocked. Her mind was utterly blank but for one thing.
Megumi nodded happily. Kaoru put a hand to her forehead, suddenly dizzy with the emotions sweeping through her.
"Pregnant..." she whispered again.
"Kaoru, I'm so happy for you!" Megumi said with a broad smile. Her face grew sly. "Although it's not all that unexpected. Ken-san has always been the fast one."
Kaoru turned beet red, and she glared at Megumi murderously.
"We'll have to prepare," Megumi continued, seemingly oblivious to Kaoru's embarrassment. "First off, you have to tell Ken-san. I have some tea I can give you that will help with the morning sickness. Then, you'll have to prepare for when you start to grow-"
"Grow?" Kaoru murmured anxiously.
Kaoru was getting nervous. Megumi continued to smirk with the knowledge she had that Kaoru did not.
"Giving birth is a miracle, Kaoru-chan," she said confidently. "You carry around a child in your stomach for nine months, endure the emotional ups and downs, the aches of carrying another twenty or thirty pounds around, strange cravings, getting fat, and then the agony of giving birth. It's wonderful!"
If Megumi thought she was being encouraging with this little lecture, Kaoru was not getting it. With each word the older woman spoke, Kaoru felt herself grow paler. She swallowed with some difficulty, feeling the remainders of that morning's nausea.
"Um... Megumi-san?" she squeaked.
Megumi looked at her, not having expected the girl to interrupt. She smiled at the girl's wild-eyed stare.
"Don't worry, Kaoru-chan," she tittered. "You'll survive."
Kaoru thought she might faint.
Kaoru stared at the unconscious man in her arms. She had not fainted, and she certainly had not expected Kenshin to, but here he was, out cold. Of course, she had just walked into the room and announced that she was pregnant without prelude. Fortunately for Kenshin, she had been standing near enough to catch him before he found himself going to the doctor with a concussion from the fall.
"Kenshin no baka," Kaoru muttered affectionately, kissing the man's temple lightly. He mumbled and shifted against her, his eyelids fluttering as he swiftly regained his senses. He stiffened.
"K-Kaoru?" he stuttered, his eyes flying open as he realized the situation.
"Kenshin no baka," she said again. Doubt filled her, and she bit her lip, watching her fingers stroke through Kenshin's red hair. "Say something?"
Kenshin could sense her uncertainty just as sure as if it was his own, and he could not help but chuckle in response to her worry. She tensed, her fingers clenching in his hair automatically.
"Kaoru... no..." he lifted his head from her shoulder and wrapped his arms around her gently. "Baka."
She blinked. "Oro?"
He laughed and shook his head, burying his face in her hair.
"You call me stupid, but you must be the stupid one if you think I'm not happy," he murmured lovingly. "This is wonderful."
Kaoru blinked again, this time to clear the tears from her eyes. She smiled and hugged her husband tightly.
"I don't deserve you," she declared.
"It is I who do not deserve you, Kaoru-koishii," Kenshin replied, pressing a light kiss to her lips. "I love you so much. Don't ever think that I would be upset over such a miracle."
Smiling through her tears, Kaoru shook her head.
"I'm glad," she said sincerely. Her smile faded to be replaced with an expression of blatant anxiety. Kenshin frowned.
"I'm scared, too," she whispered. "Megumi-san... she told me everything involved in having a child, and... and I don't know if I can do it."
Kaoru let out a soft, startled 'eep' when she found herself swept up into Kenshin's arms, lifted from the ground entirely. He pinned her with a look that took her breath away, reproachful and loving at the same time.
"You, Kamiya Kaoru, are the strongest woman I have ever known," he declared solemnly. "You will do just fine."
He carried her to their room and gently laid her on the futon, sitting down beside her. She looked up at him, still too pale and frightened. Kenshin sighed and pressed a comforting kiss to her forehead.
"If I could take your place, I would, Koishii," he said softly. "I would take the burden gladly. But I know you will be perfect. And I will help you through all of it."
Kaoru sniffled and reached up to touch her husband's face. His eyes widened when she took her fingers away and turned them to show him the shiny wetness. Then, she caught his face, drawing it down to her own, and kissed him deeply.
"Ai shiteru, Kenshin," she whispered against his lips, loving the dampness of his cheeks against hers. He rarely cried in front of her, and when she knew they were not tears of pain, she felt a warmth flood through her.
When they parted, Kenshin moved lower, kissing her jaw, her shoulder, her neck, and slid down to kiss her stomach. Even through the many layers of her kimono, Kaoru felt the light caress, and she shivered. When she looked at Kenshin, she could not help but smile. His face was a confusion of love, uncertainty, and awe. He lowered himself beside her, curling up on the futon and resting his head on her chest. Gazing at her stomach, he cautiously laid his hand over her belly, not to grow for another few months. Kaoru's heartbeat steady and strong beneath his ear, he relaxed, content to gaze at his fingers splayed over her stomach. They laid together like that, deep into the night.
End notes: A bit sappy. Oh well, it's nice to have something cute for a change. Review please. And I put a great deal of work into this one, so constructive criticism is appreciated.


text: On September 1st, Children's Christian Formation will be grouped together with the upstairs classes being in Room 205/207 and the downstairs classes being in Room 101. We will be working on Operation Gratitude which is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation to those men and women who lay their lives on the line so that we are able to freely live and worship in the U.S.A. During Christian Formation time we will make cards for the military men and women to thank them and hopefully brighten their day. Along with this, all through September we will be collecting supplies to ship over to them. The list can be found online at http://www.cccks.org/service-projects . You can drop them off any Sunday at one of the Children's Information Centers or at the church office during the week.

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You can hardly walk the halls at Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco without bumping into a football player who holds a handful of scholarship offers. During Sunday's Los Angeles NFTC, Malik Dorton showed why he is one of them.
The 6-foot-2, 230-pound defensive end was a terror off the edge in one-on-ones, and more than held his own against the top tackle in attendance. It was a performance that could help him add to the 10 scholarship offers he's already received from schools such as Arizona State, Boise State, Mississippi, Oregon State, UCLA and Utah.
"I think Oklahoma and Oregon could be close to offering," Dorton said. "Those are the two schools I've been in contact with I think are close. Tennessee is another one."
Dorton is an interesting prospect to project forward, as coaches at the Nike Camp believe he could develop either into a defensive end or outside linebacker. He said right now he is hearing from schools as a hybrid player, occasionally up in a two-point stance.
"I would prefer my hand in the ground, but I can deal with it either way," Dorton said.
One thing that might affect his future position is what height he eventually reaches.
"Everyone in my family is pretty tall, so I think I have some more room to grow," he said.
Earlier this year, Dorton took unofficial visits to UCLA and USC for junior days, but he is taking his time with the recruiting process. He said it's been fun to hear from schools across the country and there is some pride at St. John Bosco with so many players receiving so many offers. But Dorton has no plans for future camps or visits at this time as he prepares for the spring evaluation period.


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Police investigate shooting in Kauffman parking lot
Police investigate shooting in Kauffman parking lot
"The Kansas City Royals organization is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in the parking lot outside of Kauffman Stadium earlier today," the team said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those impacted by this incident, and with respect for those families, we will have no further comment on the matter."
Yellow tape cordoned off the scene around a silver Cadillac in which the dead suspect was found and a golf cart in which the wounded woman was believed to have been riding. The woman was taken to a local hospital where she was reported in critical condition.
Royals officials said the incident would not delay the 7:10 p.m. CT game at the stadium. Fans arriving at the stadium from the east side were encouraged to avoid Gate 2 and enter Gates 3 and 4. Fans entering from the west side would not be affected. Royals spokesman Mike Swanson said that portions of Lot A would remain closed while police continued the investigation.
During the investigation in the parking lot, players from the Royals and Angels continued pregame practice as usual. There were no security concerns.
Police were called to the stadium at 3:23 p.m. CT on Friday to investigate reports of a shooting, according to Sgt. Stacey Graves of the Kansas City Police Department.
"Upon arrival we located a female victim who is an employee of the Royals' stadium. She was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The suspect was located in a vehicle not too far from her, deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim is described as a black female in her 40s and the suspect is described as a black male in his 40s," Graves said.
Their identities were not made available.
"It appears there was some type of relationship, but that is still under investigation," Graves said.
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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My second post of the day! This won't happen often but, owing to the escapades related in my last post, I can only do sitting-down things today, so here I am again.
Some of you may remember from previous posts that I used to be in one of the antiques centres in Somerton but left 3 months ago, putting the majority of my stock into Dairy House Antiques at Semley. Liz came with me and we're doing 'nicely, thank you' at Dairy House. However ... we have been offered a unit in the other Somerton centre and have decided to give it a try. Whilst we shall have our own individual items in there, we shall also be buying some pieces together and sharing the profits (if any!). We move in this coming Wednesday (foot permitting). It'll be interesting to see how it goes and how we get on with stock in 2 places once again. Time will tell ...
We are taking Unit 14 on the upper floor. It is adjacent to the Tearoom area which is, to our minds, the prime spot. Everyone sitting having morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea and cakes will be able to gaze on our Unit and maybe spy something they need to look at more closely after their sustenance. Fingers crossed!
The lady who runs the Tearoom makes everything herself from the unusual soups to the superb cakes. Luckily we will only need to do one duty day each per month. Any more and I know the pounds would pile on again instead of hopefully continue to drop off. This is what Liz and I had for lunch on Friday when we went in to confirm we would be taking the space. Beautifully presented Broad Bean and Mint soup with some crusty bread and butter. Linda takes care with presentation and if you order a pot of tea it arrives in a vintage bone china teapot with water jug, milk, sugar and a pretty vintage teacup and saucer. Whilst coffee comes in a cafetiere, the cup and saucer will always be bone china. Lovely!
So, when you all decide to travel down the A303 to the West Country why not take a detour to Semley or, 40 minutes further on, visit Somerton and the Old Town Hall. There's sadly nothing for the tummy at Semley, but maybe you'll find plenty of soup for the soul instead!


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Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Free OSR Adventure - Vault of the Faceless Giants (New Big Dragon Games)
Vault of the Faceless Giants is +Richard LeBlanc 's (New Big Dragon Games) free release for use with their Basic Psionics Handbook, which is itself a supplement to Labyrinth Lord (but usable with just about any classic / OSR ruleset with minimal work.)
Vault of the Faceless Giants isn't in it's final state, therefore it's considered a "beta" and is currently free. If you grab it when it's free, you'll get all the updates to the file, even the final ones. So, the "free" part is time limited. Grab it while you can ;)
Although designed for use with the Basic Psionics Handbook, it can be used without with minor modifications. Vault of the Faceless Giants is a solid, low level adventure.
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Q: Why is my air conditioning only kicking on when the vehicle is accelerated? on 1995 Chevrolet G Series Van (G20)
The air seems to only kick on when you stomp on the gas. It will stay on for a little while then it will drop off again and it will have to be refer up again. It is serviced within limits and is freezing when it is on. Doesn't matter if its in max or normal modes or how high you have the fan settings. Trying to figure out what to try and change first because ac parts aren't cheap for these vans.
The air conditioning sounds fine but it sounds as if the blower motor is not working properly you should start with checking the fan blower for proper operation.
The fan blows fine in any setting the air is just not cold because the compressor is not kicking in until its rev'd up. Think it may be the clutch pulley but was just trying to see other peoples thoughts first before I spent the money on it. However thank you for the answer.
Have you tested your compressor clutch relay or condenser fan relay? When my condenser fan began to go out I noticed that these same symptoms and soon after the compressor began screeching.
Thank you I'll look into those and get back to you. Thanks for the ideas.
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Samir Nasri claims only Cristiano Ronaldo is better than his red-hot Manchester City team-mate Sergio Aguero.
Aguero almost single-handedly revived City's Champions League hopes on Tuesday with a sensational hat-trick against Bayern Munich.
The prolific Argentina striker scored twice in the last five minutes as City came from behind to beat the 10-man Germans 3-2 in dramatic fashion at the Etihad Stadium.
Aguero has now scored 17 goals this season in 18 appearances, an emphatic return to form after being hampered by injuries in the second part of the last campaign.
Manager Manuel Pellegrini believes he is a potential future Ballon d'Or winner as world player of the year and midfielder Nasri has no doubt he belongs in elite company.
The Frenchman said: "I don't think I need to speak about his performance – the statistics speak for themselves. He is a great player on his day. He is unstoppable. Last night we needed him and he delivered.
"At the moment he is one of best players in the world. Apart from Cristiano Ronaldo, who is on another planet, he is up there with (Lionel) Messi and (Luis) Suarez.
"He has been unbelievable this year. He was last year as well, the only problem was his injury.
"This year he has been more fit and when he is one on one with the keeper it doesn't seem like he will miss the target. He always makes the difference and always delivers for us in difficult moments."
Thanks to a draw between CSKA Moscow and Roma in the other game in Group E, City had gone into the game knowing that they could not be eliminated whatever the outcome against the Germans.
But had Aguero not produced his late heroics, their prospects of qualifying, with just one game at Roma to play, would have been very slim.
Even now the equation is not straightforward but City know that with a win in the Italian capital in a fortnight they will have a strong chance – if CSKA fail to beat Bayern.
As things stand, Roma, City and CSKA are all locked together on five points.
Nasri said: "It was a great night – but just what we needed to do to keep our chances alive. We have to confirm it in Rome and win there if we want to qualify, and it still depends on Moscow against Munich.
"It is a great result, and right now everything is fantastic, but we need to win in Rome, otherwise this doesn't count."
City made a lively start as they attempted to put their dismal loss to CSKA earlier in the month aside and get back in contention in the group.
Pressure paid off as Medhi Benatia brought down Aguero in the area after 20 minutes and was sent off. Aguero tucked home the resulting penalty to open the scoring.
Bayern, already through to the knockout stages, were without a number of star players through injury and the likes of Bastian Schweinsteiger, Thomas Muller and Mario Gotze were on the bench.
But even with 10 men they were formidable, and they were ahead before the interval after goals from the brilliant Xabi Alonso and Robert Lewandowski.
City rallied in the second half but there seemed no way through until Aguero seized on mistakes by Alonso and Jerome Boateng in the 85th and 90th minutes respectively to turn the game around.
The manner of the comeback evoked memories of City's dramatic title-clinching Barclays Premier League win over QPR in 2012.
Nasri, 27, said: "We have the quality but it is always difficult at Man City – we always win in a difficult way! We won the league three years ago in the last minute.
"It is always like this but, at the same time, when we win it is special and it is fantastic for us.
"We had to win our last two games to go through. It was a miracle to still have a chance when we had only two points with two games left in the group.
"This was a miracle. At the start of the game we were winning 1-0 and when they had 10 men, I don't know why, but we stopped playing. You can't stop playing against a great team like Bayern, even if they have 10 men.
"In the second half we made some adjustments and we played better, the way we need to play if we want to qualify."
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Hi, i've been struggling to utilize runImageJ module. I finally gave up on installing CP 2.1.1 on Ubuntu workstation and decided to work on my Windows PC. So easy to install CP 2.1.1 and make runImageJ module run the desired ImageJ plugin. But it seems that CP doesn't allow runImageJ module to accept color image! but the input has to be color, because the plugin is supposed to count positively stained cells (brown color) from IHC images.
is it just an error or runImageJ modules is designed that way so that it does not accept color images? if the latter is true, then I don't have to stick to runImageJ module anymore...
From the code for the runImageJ module:input_image_name = self.current_input_image_name.value img = image_set.get_image(input_image_name, must_be_grayscale = True)
input_image_name = self.current_input_image_name.value img = image_set.get_image(input_image_name, must_be_grayscale = True)
So yeah, looks like the way pixels are passed back and forth, CP restricts you to only using grayscale images. You could tinker with the code to see what happens if you set that to False and try to use it on a color image, but my guess is it won't actually work. Sorry!
FWIW, work is actively ongoing for reintegrating the two pieces of software in future versions- if you want to find out if/request that it'll include compatibility for color images, you should check out the GitHub issue I just linked to.


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Tuscany, including the notable surname Fiore. During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and travel between regions became more frequent, the people of Tuscany, who were originally known only by a single name, found it necessary to adopt a second name to identify themselves and their families. This process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries, but it was not completed until the modern era. The development of Italian hereditary surnames followed general principles and were characterized by derivatives from one's given name. The patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, was one of the most common name types found in the region of Tuscany. This system of name-making was widely used because it linked well with the existing Feudal System and during the Christian era, many people named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Fiore came from the personal name "Fiore," which is derived from the Latin "flos floris," which means "flower blossom."
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In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Fiore include Fiore, Fiori, Fiora, Fior, Floris, Flores, Dal Fiore, Dalla Fior, Di Fiore, La Fiore, Fiorelli, Fiorello, Fiorella, Fiorellini, Fiorellino, Fiorillo, Fioriglio, Fioretti, Fioretto, Fioritto, Fiorotto, Fiorucci, Fioruzzi, Fioroni, Fiorone, Fiorani, Fioranti, Fiorasi and many more.
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Prominent among members of the family was Ridolfo "Aristotile" Fioravanti (1415-1486), an Italian Renaissance architect; Federico Fiori, a painter born in Urbino in 1535, who studied under Michelangelo and Vasari in Rome. Leonardo Fioravanti was a respected doctor in Bologna around this time; Angelo Maria Fiore was a cellist and composed...
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Nikon D5200 In-Depth Review
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As Nikon's 'advanced beginner' DSLR, the D5200 sits between the entry-level D3200 and the enthusiast-targeted D7100 in the company's most recent APS-C lineup. The D5200 offers 24MP resolution (like its APS-C stablemates), an articulated rear LCD and more physical controls than the D3200, but without the twin-dial interface and professional grade AF system of the decidedly higher market (and much more customizeable) D7100.
On the outside, the D5200 is virtually identical to its predecessor, the D5100, with external changes limited to a dedicated drive mode button on the D5200's top plate, stereo microphone grills atop the pentamirror - like on the Canon EOS 650D - and a slightly redesigned rear multi selector. The D5200's more significant upgrades lie 'under the hood'. Impressively, many of these are inherited from higher-end Nikon DSLRs, including a 39-point AF system with 9 cross-type sensors and ample frame coverage, and a 2016 pixel RGB color-sensitive metering sensor, both taken from the D7000. The D5200 borrows from the D7100 a well-implemented Auto ISO feature that is tied to the lens' current focal length.
Although the D5200 shares the same 24MP resolution as both the D3200 and D7100, the D5200 offers a higher extended ISO range compared to the D3200 (25600 vs 12800) and faster continuous shooting (5 fps vs 4). And the D5200, unlike the D7100, continues to use an anti-aliasing (AA) filter, although as we demonstrated in a side by side comparison in our D7100 review, it gives up precious little in terms of detail to its more expensive big brother.
For video shooters, the D5200 can record Full HD 1920 x 1080 movies at up to 60i or 50i (when set to NTSC and PAL respectively), although this uses a central crop of the sensor area. More conventional 30p, 25p and 24p modes use the full width of the sensor. In manual mode you have the option to take limited control of both shutter speed and ISO, but not aperture. And a stereo sound meter lets you adjust the level of either the built-in or or external mic, such as the optional ME-1 stereo mics.
The D5200 gets a processing boost over its predecessor. Nikon touts its EXPEED 3-branded processor as offering higher speed, better color reproduction and improved noise reduction. The D5200 also has an updated, cleaner design to the on-screen user interface that presents more information in a more-logical layout. This is welcome on a small camera with relatively few external controls since much of the user interaction is, by necessity, via the rear screen (and lots of button pressing).
The D5200 also supports Nikon's WU-1a Wi-Fi unit, which plugs into the camera's accessory terminal and allows images to be transmitted wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet for uploading to social media. The device can also be used as a remote control for the camera, complete with Live View.
Nikon D5200 key features
- 24.1MP DX format CMOS sensor
- EXPEED 3 processing
- ISO 100-6400 standard, up to 25600 expanded
- 5 fps continuous shooting
- 39 point AF system, 9 sensors cross type
- 2016 pixel RGB metering sensor
- 1080p30 video recording, built-in stereo mic
- 921k dot 3" vari-angle LCD monitor, 170° viewing angle
Key specs compared to the Nikon D5100
In the table below you can see how the major specifications of the D5200 compare against the D5100.
|Nikon D5200
|Nikon D5100
|Sensor resolution (type)
|Autofocus System
|39 AF points (9 cross-type)
|11 AF points (1 cross-type)
|ISO sensitivity range
100-6400 (H1 and H2 expansion up to 25,600 equiv)
|Display size / resolution
Articulated 3", 920k-dot LCD
|Maximum framerate (DX mode)
|5 fps
|4 fps
|Movie Mode
|1080 60i/30p
|Battery life (CIPA)
|500 shots
|660 shots
|129 x 98 x 78 mm
(5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in)
|127 x 97 x 79 mm
(5.0 x 3.8 x 3.1 in)
|Weight (without battery)
|505 g (1 lb, 2 oz)
|560 g (1 lb, 4 oz)
- 11 Dynamic Range
- 12 Resolution
- 13 Raw Mode
- 14 Performance & Image Quality
- 15 Compared to (JPEG)
- 16 Compared to (Higher ISO)
- 17 Compared to (RAW)
- 18 Movie Mode & Live View
- 19 Conclusion
- 20 Samples
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I owned a D5300 for 2 yrs and upgraded to D7100 since my photography skills improved so much and I wanted to have a semi-pro piece of equipment, that I can use for weddings or family portraits. One thing I did not considered was that my wife used that old camera too and she was totally confused with the new camera, no way she could handle M mode and a bulk-ier camera. That being said, I got her a D5200 and I got in return pictures of me and my kids.
I have owned my 5200 since early 2013. I am not at all disappointed. Images are bright and sharp with good shadow detail, although I do find that in summer shots it tends to over expose slightly which of course is easily cured by adjusting the +/- adjustment one stop. I particularly like the ability to adjust colour balance on screen, immediately after taking a shot. V useful under artificial light. Daylight 'A' white balance setting is more than adequate outdoors. Shots taken with high ISO 2 or 3000 seem indistinguishable from those at 200 ISO This is a great advance over my earlier D70s.
I currently have a Panasonic point and shoot camera and find that the kids are often blurry especially in low light, and also find that my outside shots are often either to bright or to dark. I've been thinking of getting a SLR for a few years now but want one that's automatic as Im usually taking pics of the kids and they generally move pretty quick, what would your recommendation be? D5200??
I love my 5200 and recommend it. The 3200 and 5100 are also very good cameras. Any one of the three would be a good one to get.
The 3xxx series cameras have fixed displays, the 5xxx cameras have pivoting displays, and more toys, bells and whistles. 3/51xx are 16MP, while the 3/52xx are 24MP. I have a 5200, and I love it...
I recently upgraded from a D5100 to the D5200. Even though I've only taken snapshots here and there, I think the cameras image quality is great. I also have a D3200 which I bought for the higher MP. The 3200 takes beautiful pictures in my opinion, but lacks the bells & whistles I've got used to with the 5100. Even though the image quality in the 5100 was great, I liked the higher MP's, better auto-focus system, faster processor, and misc. other tweaks in the 5200. I still have the 3200 as a backup. The way I see it, The D5200 is like having all the great features "plus some others" of the 3200 and 5100 rolled into one camera. If you can afford the D5200, I recommend you purchase one. Something worth checking into is refurbs. Nikon as well as others sell those at a nice discount and they are inspected and practically like a new one. That how I got the one I have.
Hi I am an architect and need to shoot interiors and buildings. I have been seeing D800E as a choice for the camera on the net. I don't have the budget to buy D800...Will D5200 suffice if I go for additional wide angle.? Please advise.
One question on wide angle lens. The Tokina DX 11-16 is a DX lens. Reading about its specs on DPR the same say 17-24 equivalent. Why ? I though this "factor" of 1.5 applied when you mounted a FX a lens on DX ?
Is this better than D5100? I have D3100 and am planning to upgrade... but I am confused between D5100, D3200 and D5200...
D5200 has 39 focusing points, that made me a decision
D3200 & D5100 only offer 11
D5200 and D5100 offer an articulated screen display
I don't get it, what is the actual dynamic range of this camera? Without the ADL it seems to be a pretty mediocre 10EV, with ADL extra high it's 13 EV. Is ADL actually extending the dynamic range of the captured information, or is it just some "clever" post-processing?
Was torn between the extra physical controls of the D7100 and the tilting screen of the D5200 along with its lighter more ergonomic feel in hand. Image quality between the two seems similar. I opted for the D5200 and so far happy I went for it rather than the slighlty larger D7100. Thought I'd spend the cost difference in better lens quality. The D7100 screw drive would have focused by old film Nikkor lenses, but I thought it better to move to newer DX lenses with the amazing VR which didn't exist when I used film.
Only grip is I would prefer a second dial, but the tilt screen was worth the compromise. I don't bother using the ridiculously high 24mp image size, instead opting for 'medium' which is about 16mp which is more than enough. A very happy camper so far. After defecting from Nikon film SLRs to Fuji compact bridges a decade ago, now very pleased with the compact feel of the D5200 and the images it produces with ergonomic ease.
I am trying to decide between the Nikon D5200 and the Canon T5i (700D).
I am *totally* confused by the JPG/Noise/ISO data on this page.
DPReview gives higher ratings to the Nikon, both for image quality and for noise. But, when I see the data above, I see the exact opposite. I must be mis-reading the data. I am only interested in the JPEG data. I don't like to use RAW - just takes up way too much space on my harddisk....
From what I see above, the Canon image seems much crisper - much much less noise. Can someone explain why DPReview gives the nod to the Nikon??
When I downloaded the sample image for both cameras, I also think the Canon seems so much crisper and sharper. Why would someone think the Nikon picture is better? They must be seeing something I am missing.
Any insight would be appreciated....
big cloister of dead pixels visible in that last visible video sample…. in the center…argh
"particularly if you're prepared to move beyond either of the kit lenses to higher quality optics"
Which lens would provide better image quality providing a similar range like the 18-105?
Recommendations are welcome.
considering that You have plenty of pixels to crop from 24M, and pretty average performance of mentioned lenses on long end, I would rather use tamron's or sigma's 17-50s with 2.8 light. Both in proce range of about $300-$400. They will actually allow You to take benefit of such big number of pixels.
why is the D5200 better for sports than the D5300?
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Friday, November 24, 2017
Big Bad Boo Expands UNICEF Partnership
Vancouver-based Big Bad Boo Studios is extending its partnership with UNICEF in order to reach more refugee children, in more countries, with additional content. The initial program ... Continue Reading →
Big Bad Boo's '1001 Nights' Heads to China
Big Bad Boo Studios has secured a multi-year deal with Big Bad Boo Studios's children channel, CCTV-14, for its animated comedy series 1001 Nights. Aimed at kids ages 6-9, the show ... Continue Reading →
TVO Kids Greenlights '16 Hudson' from Big Bad Boo
Vancouver-based Big Bad Boo Studios (1001 Nights, Lili & Lola) in partnership with TVO Kids has OKed production on a new original animated series, 16 Hudson. The first 39 x 7 season ... Continue Reading →
Cinekid Selects 30 Junior Co-Pro Projects
Cinekid has chosen 30 children's media projects in development to participate in its Junior Co-production Market, taking place October 20-21 in Amsterdam. Selections include both ... Continue Reading →
Big Bad Boo Renews International '1001 Nights' Deals
Big Bad Boo Studios has secured renewed agreements for its animated folktale series 1001 Nights with Discovery Kids Asia and RTP Portugal. The popular 2D comedy series for kids 6-9 ... Continue Reading →
Season 3 of '1001 Nights' Heads Into Production
Big Bad Boo Studios will shortly begin production on season three of its award-winning animated series 1001 Nights. Creators Aly Jetha and Shabnam Rezaei, along with showrunner and ... Continue Reading →
'1001 Nights' Comes to ComiXology
Big Bad Boo Studios is releasing five new comic-book titles on cloud-based digital comics platforms ComiXology, now through August. The Forbidden City of Shenzhen, Prince Ahmed, Abu ... Continue Reading →
'Lili & Lola' Premieres on Oznoz
Original animated miniseries Lili & Lola will make its debut on multilingual streaming channel Oznoz this Wednesday, July 8. The show will be released in Persian (Farsi), with new ... Continue Reading →
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Guruji's 5th Anniversary Gift
As per the Gallery I found that today is my Guruji's (Laksh dear) 5th Anniversary. So, I dedicate this rangoli to her. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary my dear Laksh...
Very beautiful PS creation
Very beautiful PS creation mam... I wish I could do one....
Wonderful and well created
Wonderful and well created design in pc Gomathy ...a lovely gift to a very lovely person.
congrats laksh,,,very well
congrats laksh,,,very well created design gomathy
what a beautiful creation
what a beautiful creation gomathi.fantastic gift to guruji from shishyaji. well done kolam gomathi.
Awesome creation and a nice
Awesome creation and a nice gift to our guruji goms....nice b&w beauty with a tinge of kavi(red col)
Beautiful freehand rangoli
Beautiful freehand rangoli gift to the freehand rangoli genius.
wow what a surprise to
wow what a surprise to lakshmi!!!!! really lovely gift gomathi ...
O my God !!what a wonderful
O my God !!what a wonderful creation..fantastic shishyaji... heartfelt thanks to you dear Yes you are right my first kolam has been published on 21.02,2008,,,but I was a silent member few months before this ... thank you once again my dear...


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What if you could take all of the fallish flavors of a comforting mug of apple cider and pack them into a glorious cake? What if you could then smother that cake in the world's best cream cheese frosting? Well, preheat your ovens, pour a cup of coffee and flip the fireplace switch on. It's fall and that cake is just one afternoon away from being on your dinner table. Applesauce Spice Cake will turn your average everyday day into a fall festival in your mouth.
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 sticks (or 1 cup) butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 – .74 oz. (or single serving size) package dry spiced apple cider mix
Preheat oven to 350F. Cream together sugar and butter. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Spray two 8 inch round cake pans or one 9X13 baking pan well with baking spray. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until a fork poked into the middle comes out clean.
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces butter
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a large bowl cream together cream cheese and butter. Slowly mix in powdered sugar and then vanilla. Add salt. After cake has cooled completely cooled, frost cake.
For easier frosting, wrap cake after cooled and place in freezer overnight. Frost the next day while still frozen. Allow for defrost time before serving.


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World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame is rated out of 5 by 94.
Rated 5 out of 5 by HappyG from Beautiful Conversation piece! Beautiful map with rich looking frame. Came well packed in excellent condition. It was ready to hang with clear instructions. It is heavy so you will need two people to hang it on the wall. It is a conversation piece, as we have it on a long entry wall with pictures we have bought in our travels.
Date published: 2017-03-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by EARTH from World map Beautiful frame along with the colorful map. This package is large and fills a wall nicely. It is not only stylish and classy but educational to boot. A beautiful piece.
Date published: 2017-03-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by xskygypc from Perfect Wedding Gift Cannot really comment on the beauty of this map, as it was sent to an out of state relative. But I do know that it was by far one of the most memorable gifts the couple received! The LOVED it and mentioned its size and beauty after they hung it in there study.
Date published: 2017-02-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by cargirl from Great Retirement Gift Beautiful frame and quality magnetic map made this a wonderful retirement gift for a couple who loves to travel and is looking forward to doing a lot more of it as they transition into the retirement phase of their life!
Date published: 2017-02-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by mytrvls from magneticc world map I am delighted with the map and have enjoyed placing the magnets on our travel spots with my husband. It gives us wonderful memories of our many trips.
Date published: 2017-02-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by Max123 from Best Purchase Ever I love that map so much!! It's look amazingly in our cabinet, great quality, looks more expensive than cost.. We love to add additional magnets to see where we was already... I bought two maps like a birthday gift, and just got a lot of compliments... "Best birthday gift ever..." Definitely I will buy more maps for gifts, that is memory forever ...
Date published: 2017-01-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by MamaD14 from Magnet World Map We bought this for our neighbors who go on family trips and scuba diving adventures. They absolutely LOVE it!
Date published: 2017-01-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by MicheleBruno from Wonderful conversation piece! This is a great conversation piece! We love it. Looks great, very elegant. Arrived just in time for Christmas. Frontgate never disappoints!
Date published: 2017-01-20
Rated 1 out of 5 by s2berman from Frontgate tried, 3 strikes and you're out My husband and I purchased this for our home, with small children to show where our travels can and will take us. The first map came with the frame stapled through the front of the map, all of the frame staples were showing, and support pieces had unglued from the back of the frame. Called and customer service was great, had to pay for another one, while I got credited the 1st (stinks) but a second map was sent. 2nd Map arrived in worse condition than the 1st, broken frame and a warped map. Called again, again customer service was great, this time sent me a 3rd map and scheduled UPS to come directly to my home for pick up of 2nd. Ensured quality would check the map, and it appears they did, frame was perfect but 1 day out of the box, map warped and the support pieces on back of frame fell off. It's a beautiful map, but whatever glue they are using doesn't work. And in no way looks like you spent $200+ on it. Wish it would :(
Date published: 2017-01-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by Annel320 from Beautiful Piece This was a Christmas gift for my mother and she was more than extactic when she received it. I cannot express how amazingly beautiful this world map is. It really goes great with any decor. She has already received many compliments on the piece and is in love with her gift.
Date published: 2017-01-11
Rated 1 out of 5 by CaptFripp from POOR Workmanship/quality-would NOT purchase again Received the map, frame had large gaps and did not butt up properly in the corners, the map is basically glued on to a heavy backer board, the map was bubbling up in several places as it was not glued properly. Also, the support in the back of frame had come undone because of a poor staple job. I returned it, new map came and deep scratches on the frame. Two times is unacceptable, quality control and workmanship is horrible on this particular item. Wish I had an option to add photos to this review but Frontgate does not give that as an option.
Date published: 2017-01-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by BiancaM70 from He Loves it! Bought it as a gift for my husband from our boys and he couldn't wait to hang it on the wall in the office..... He absolutely LOVES it! Very nice map and frame.
Date published: 2017-01-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jlk9 from Beautiful map I got two maps as Christmas presents. One for my son in his 20s who lived in Europe for several years and a second for my nephew in his 30s who loves to travel. Both are hard to buy for and both loved the presents. We just finished hanging one of the maps in our sons new home in the study. It is beautiful. Makes the room
Date published: 2017-01-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by DiannaOB from World travels map The most fun we've had showing and remembering our travels. A second map was a gift for our daughter and son in law as they start their world travels and the many great memories they will have! We've ordered extra magnets and will order more so we can color code where we have been together and separately? It ha shelve dus plan our 'bucket list'.
Date published: 2017-01-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by TROD from Love this map! I am very happy that I purchased this map. It is in a very good quality frame and fits perfectly in my space. Family enjoyed marking all our travel spots. Looks and feels like a good quality peice.
Date published: 2017-01-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by DQTN from Looks Great! Two points for me, the catalog and website pictures don't really show how nice the map really looks, nor does it show the quality. Second point was the quick arrival time after ordering the map.
Date published: 2017-01-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by snowskier from Perfect gift Bought this for our son who is traveling the world with the US Air Force. He can now keep track of his travels though out the world on this handsome map.
Date published: 2017-01-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by nascar24 from Beautiful Wall Atlas We were looking for a wall atlas to display our vacation spots and this hits the mark beautifully! I am so pleased with the quality of this piece and can't wait to hang it on the wall. It is beautifully framed - quite a conversation piece. Absolutely love it!!!
Date published: 2016-12-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by SusaninVA from Almost perfect The map is great. Solid. Perfect size. The only small issue is that the magnet pins that come with it are both too big and too weak. We ended up getting some others that work much better. Other than that detail, very happy with the purchase.
Date published: 2016-12-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by GPSB from Classic Map and frame came well packed in large, flat cardboard box. No damage upon delivery. The frame has vertical support ribs in the back made of plywood. One of these supports had de-laminated. We glued it back together; not worth an exchange. The installed hanging options are appreciated. The map is large. It requires ample wall space. It is this proportion that gives it its striking presentation. The burlwood frame is a very high grade of wood, and because it has several different veins of color, it matches any other dark wood. It looks great over our cherry wood piano.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Harlequin from Unique never seen one before We've travelled the world and just retired and plan to do much more traveling. This map is a beautiful decorative visual to show us where we've been and where we still need to go. It's a conversation piece when guests come to visit.
Date published: 2016-10-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by Marcathy from Fabulous map Bought the world Travelers map and absolutely love it . really good quality and looks great on my wall could not be happier with it.
Date published: 2016-09-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by BestDad from Perfect Gift Great Quality! I bought this map as a gift for my son who is taking a trip for a year to several countries. The magnetic pins were very helpful. Both of us were very pleased.
Date published: 2016-09-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dupped from Great product Love it! Good quality. Exactly what I expect from Frontgate.
Date published: 2016-09-05
Rated 1 out of 5 by CZett from Magnets changed Love this map which I have had for a few years. Very disappointed to find out that the size of the magnets that are now sold by Frontgate are a much larger size than previously sold for a number of years. These current magnets are really too large for this map, and they cover too much of the area/words now. I will be returning the magnets, even though a FG rep told me that they may charge me a return fee for returning them, even though they changed their product.
Date published: 2016-08-26
Rated 1 out of 5 by ChicagoCustomer312 from Map is Amazing, the New Magnets are Not I bought the magnetic world map three years ago and have loved it, since buying multiple incremental packages for additional magnets. I ordered a new set this past spring (thrilled to see you could now order specific colors) and waited four months to receive them, during which I would receive a daily email pushing the shipment date back an additional day. I finally received the magnets and was dismayed to see that they are now significantly fatter and shorter than before. Because of the wider diameter, it makes marking the map accurately much more difficult. I wish that the vendor / product had remained the same as I planned to add to this map for many years to come. The Frontgate website still showcases the image of the original, slender and longer magnets when you go to order, which I believe should be changed if that is no longer the product on offer. I spoke with several customer service representatives a few weeks ago who told me they would submit a work order and let me know (by a date which has since passed) whether the old magnets were at all available. I would love a follow up to my inquiry.
Date published: 2016-08-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Beckaboo from Wonderful World Map Ordered this World Map for my husbands birthday. He loved it! It Is hanging in our home office. It arrived very well packaged and in perfect condition. Shopped around and found this map to be the best looking, best priced, with a well made frame. Very happy customer!
Date published: 2016-07-27
Rated 1 out of 5 by HanoverHanover from Two Tries: double Fail After re-ordering due to two failed quality control issues (one wrinkle across Russia and another map that had been dented across the Pacific) we are very disappointed. Both times we re-ordered it, it cost 13+ minutes on the phone with customer service and then repackaging a huge 33 lb map. What a waste of time. Quality control needs major improvement.
Date published: 2016-06-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by Skiddoo from Very nice piece! I am very happy with this map! It was very well packed. Even though the box it came in was damaged, the map was in perfect condition. Absolutely love it! I do wish the magnets are a little smaller and stronger though.
Date published: 2016-06-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by FloridaHeatwave from Fantastic way to remember World Trips! The map has beautiful colors, and the burl wood frame looks elegant. A very sophisticated way to enjoy your past travels! The item is quite expensive in appearance, and a great present for the world traveler.
Date published: 2016-03-21
Good small magnets or bad big magnets?
Another poster (Mama potts) posted a question that I too would like answered. So far no one has answered her question so I will repost the same question here. "I'm very interested in purchasing this map but am concerned about the negative comments concerning the magnets. I will need to order additional magnets and I want to make sure they are the old smaller ones that used to come with the map and not the new big oversized ones referred to in those comments. I also want to confirm the 50 magnets that come with the map are also the old smaller ones that used to come with it." Please answer. I too would like to buy this map but not if it has the large bad magnets.
April 2 2017 - Just bought map and extra magnets and at this time they are all the same size- each about 3/8" tall.
Date published: 2017-06-03
Dimensions with & without frame?
What are: -the dimensions of the map WITHOUT the frame? & -the dimensions of the map WITH the frame?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. The borders of this map inside the frame are 44.25"W x 27.25"H.
Date published: 2016-12-05
Can I customize this when I order it? How/where?
I don't see any option to customize the name plate, can you please advise?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. The Personalized Plaque for Travel Map with Burlwood Frame is sold separately; please see item 144227 USW.
Date published: 2016-12-20
Map size and frame color
The map size does not seem correct (dimensions reversed). Please confirm. Also, is the frame color closer to black when compared to your other magnetic maps? Thanks
Thank you for your interest in the Europe Travel Map. The frame of this map is mahogany and burl wood which is a darker brown than our current World Travel Maps. We are looking into the size listed and will correct any sizing errors as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Date published: 2016-11-10
Magnets for the Map
I'm very interested in purchasing this map but am concerned about the negative comments concerning the magnets. I will need to order additional magnets and I want to make sure they are the old smaller ones that used to come with the map and not the new big oversized ones referred to in those comments. I also want to confirm the 50 magnets that come with the map are also the old smaller ones that used to come with it.
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. The magnets offered for this map were recently updated to be slightly larger due to new regulations. The magnet size that originally came with this map years ago is no the longer available.
Date published: 2016-11-09
If I order this map for my son, can he receive a "gift certificate" for the labeling of the plate?
(I.E.) the magnetic plaque that you can get embossed with the family name, etc. He and his girlfriend aren't married yet, and I would like THEM to choose what to say....
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. The Personalized Plaque for Travel Map with Burlwood Frame (144227) is sold separately. If you would like your son to choose the personalization, we recommend purchasing the map as well as a Gift Card (FGCARD) or eGift Card for the price of the plaque.
Date published: 2016-09-26
Is it possible to order extra magnets?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. We do offer a Set of 50 Additional Magnets; see item 145686.
Date published: 2016-11-22
Does this map come in Golden frame?
This map really looks great after lot of research online, so checking if this also comes in Golden frame? I assume this does not come with glass, so is it easy to maintain?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. This map is currently only available in burlwood and antique white (145684 ANW) frame options. There is not glass, since the map is magnetic.
Date published: 2016-08-19
Travel Magnets?
Can travel magnets be used on this board?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. Any magnets can be used on this item; however, we do not recommend using heavy magnets.
Date published: 2016-07-14
Are the US state borders printed on the World maps?
Date published: 2016-05-21
How do you order the magnetic plaque to go with this map?
I can't find the plaque item on the website to add it to the order!
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. The Personalized Plaque for Travel Map (144227) is featured lower on the web page.
Date published: 2016-03-04
Is that an enlargement of Paris in bottom left corner? Does it show any notable landmarks, e.g., Eiffel Tower, and arrondissements?
The France Travel Map does list notable landmarks on the enlargement of Paris; however, this is a vintage map and could be difficult to read.
Date published: 2016-02-22
May I get this with the gold frame instead?
Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Magnetic Travel Map. This item is currently only available with a mahogany and burled wood frame. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Date published: 2015-12-24
Does it come in Different color frames?
Hello-In the magazine it said there were 2 other frame color options however' I don't see that option online. Can it come in other colors?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame. This item is also available with an antique white frame. Please see item 145684 ANW.
Date published: 2015-11-24
Is this frame the only option for the World Magnetic Travel Map?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map. This item currently only comes with one frame option.
Date published: 2015-06-18
Does 50 magnets come with the map? I've read different answers from people. Some say they didn't receive magnets. Others say yes, 50 to be exact.
Are the incorrect spellings that few people complained about on every map, or have they been corrected?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map. This item does come with 50 colored magnets. As we value offering our customers quality items, any know spelling errors have been corrected.
Date published: 2016-08-23
How big is this map? The one in your catolog is the same size ans price as the world and US map
The Europe Travel Map Personalized Plaque measures 3.5"L and 6.25" H. The map itself measures 37.5"W x 1.5"D X 53.25"H.
Date published: 2015-01-08
Is the map covered with glass or what is the surface covering?
The World Magnetic Travel Map features a parchment style paper surface. It is uncovered to allow you to apply the magnets to the map.
Date published: 2015-10-12
How do we order additional colored magnets?
more color magnets
Thank you for your interest in The World Magnetic Travel Map. Additional madnets, item 46274 can be purchased online or by calling a customer service representative.
Date published: 2015-01-15
Do magnets come with this?
The World Magnetic Travel Map includes 50 magnets
Date published: 2015-03-30
Does the map include South Sudan and how does it attach to the wall?
The World Magnetic Travel Map does include South Sudan as a country and includes instructions for keyhole and wire hanging options.
Date published: 2016-10-20
Is this map up to date?
The answer to a previous customer question regarding whether or not the world map is up-to-date was rather vague. Are Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo on the map?
Thank you for your interest in the World Magnetic Travel Map. Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo are shown on the map.
Date published: 2014-11-28
Is this a current (with all new countries) map ? Does it have rivers and Mountains on it?
The World Magnetic Travel Map does show major rivers and mountain ranges. In terms of border changes and new countries, the manufacturer does do there best to reflect any changes. If there is particular change you are wanting to verify, please call us at 1-800-537-8484 or email us at email@example.com and we will be more than happy to check with the manufacturer.
Date published: 2016-10-20
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TUESDAY, Dec. 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- With all the parties, outings and family gatherings during the holidays, it's easy for kids to get overwhelmed or lost in the shuffle, a leading group of pediatricians says.
Amid the hustle and bustle, parents and caregivers should be mindful of children's safety, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises.
While staying in other people's homes, for instance, be aware of potential dangers for little kids, such as decorations that are sharp or breakable. Also watch out for unlocked cabinets, stairways or hot radiators, the doctors' group explains.
Parents and caregivers should also be aware of other risky situations during the holidays. The doctors recommends the following safety tips:
More information
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides more holiday health and safety tips.
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The Imagine Cup, an international set of competitions for computer college/university students, is starting up again. The theme this year is "imagine a world where technology enables a sustainable environment." This is a chance to make an impression on the world. Actually since there are 9 different events there are multiple chances.
US students you may want to visit the US specific site at microsoft4me.com/ImagineCup to read about the premier event - the Software Design Invitational.
The Software Design Invitational is the one event that is run initially at the national level. The top teams from a country or region not only wins the national prize but goes to the international finals (Paris France this coming year) to compete face to face with top teams from around the world. In recent years several of the top teams have demonstrated their projects to Bill Gates and other senior Microsoft executives. Other teams have shown their projects to venture capital firms which in some cases has lead to start up funding.
An other event of interest is the Game Development event. This one is new this year but seems to be interesting to a lot of people. Getting your game before a large audience and potentially winning a major international prize has got to be a helpful kick start for a game development career doesn't it?
The world wide site is ImagineCup.com so if you are not in the US you will want to start there. If you are a college/university student with entrepreneurial aspirations the Imagine Cup may be an opportunity you want to take advantage of.


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Andy Roddick recently joked that his best chance at beating Roger Federer was to punch him. Well, he likely won't go that far, but Roddick has fallen into the "second-best" category. Here's a look at other sports figures whose luck always came up short:
This talented thoroughbred memorably lost all three 1978 Triple Crown races to Affirmed -- the Kentucky Derby by 1 ½ lengths, the Preakness by a nose and the Belmont by a neck. It is widely viewed as the greatest Triple Crown matchup in history. Over the course of their careers, Affirmed took seven of 10 races from Alydar.
Ralph Branca
Bobby Richardson's hit traveled only 315 feet, but it became known as the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." Branca, the Brooklyn Dodgers relief pitcher, had the misfortune to serve up the fateful home run on Oct. 3, 1951 at the Polo Grounds. The homer gave the New York Giants the National League pennant.
Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings
Both teams are 0-4 in the Super Bowl. The Bills won four straight AFC Championships, only to come up short in football's ultimate game. The closest Buffalo came was in the first attempt, a 20-19 loss in Super Bowl XXV to the New York Giants as Scott Norwood's last-second 47-yard field-goal attempt went wide right. The Vikings lost four Super Bowls in a span of eight years, from 1969-76, and were outscored by a total of 95-34.
Karl Malone
The Utah Jazz forward played 19 NBA seasons and never won a championship, losing twice to Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. He even tried a one-season stint with Shaq, Kobe and the Lakers, but fell to the Pistons in the NBA Finals. Malone remains the all-time No. 2 scorer in league history with 36,928 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 38,387.
Jan Ullrich
In head-to-head competition, Ullrich has lived in the shadow of seven-time Tour de France winner lance Armstrong. The German cyclist, who won his only Tour de France in 1997, has had five second-place finishes since, three of which were to Armstrong.
Jerry West and the Los Angeles Lakers
During West's Hall of Fame career, he and his team lost to the Boston Celtics six times in the NBA Finals -- all in the 1960s and three times in seven games. West was named the first Finals MVP in a losing effort in 1969. The Lakers won their only championship during his 15-year career in 1972.
Michigan Basketball
The "Fab Five" (Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson) lost in back-to-back NCAA Championship games – against Duke (1992) and North Carolina (1993). The second loss was a tough pill to swallow with Chris Webber's infamous time out.


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