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Production process
The manufacture of clay building products is constantly improving. The clay brick and tile industry is continually monitoring its energy usage which forms a significant part of total production costs. Much work has already been done to decrease energy consumption and consequently CO2 emissions in line with government guidelines. Firing gives our products their exceptional performance, long life and durability and is an indispensable part of the production process.
Some products are designed to be energy efficient in use and there has been a significant increase in thermal performance qualities of products over the past few years. Our objective is to continue this trend in order to deliver efficient products that are manufactured with careful energy usage, controlled emissions and minimal waste.
Short description
After extraction from quarries, the clay raw material is laid out in order to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Several stages are involved in preparing the clay. It is stockpiled , then crushed to attain the required grain size and then stockpiled again for several days or even months.
Before processing, the moisture content is controlled and it may be necessary to add water to obtain the right consistency for forming. Materials such as sawdust or residue of paper industry can be added to increase the porosity of the final product.
For bricks, the clay is extruded or moulded to obtain the shape required and then cut to size. In roof tilemaking, the clay can undergo a two-stage process, the second of which may occur after extrusion, depending on the roof tile being manufactured. For example, for interlocking tiles, the extruded clay is pressed between two moulds.
The formed clay is dried in order to reduce its moisture content and then loaded into kilns for firing. When this is completed and the products have cooled, they are packed ready for dispatch. Throughout all stages of production, the process is subject to rigourous quality control.
Example of Production of extruded bricks and handmade bricks
Example of production of pressed roofing tiles
Environmental aspects
The clay building product industry has taken positive steps to deal with the inherent environmental aspects of the process. Constant improvement is made especially with regard to the following:
Energy consumption: close monitoring
The energy consumed during the manufacture of clay products is primarily that used in forming, drying and firing. Since energy costs are an important part of total production costs (up to 30%), the clay industry has always closely monitored its energy usage. Ecology and economy are often linked and the European brick and tile industry has not waited for statutory regulation before investing in better energy efficiency. Firing is responsible for the exceptionally long life of our products. Moreover, some products are designed to save energy when incorporated into buildings and the thermal performance of such products has increased significantly over the last few years.
There are 3 ways of managing energy consumption :
Choice of energy
Natural gas, LPG and fuel oil are used for most drying and firing operations, but solids fuels and electricity are also sometimes used, as is gas from landfills.
Natural gas is increasingly used in factories. This fossil energy produces the least carbon dioxide-CO2 (57 kg CO2 / GJ as opposed to fuel oil which produces 75 kg CO2 / GJ).
Reduction of energy consumption
Throughout the industry, the widespread change to gaseous fuels and improvements in drying, kiln technology and control have resulted in a progressive reduction in energy use and a marked reduction in emissions.
The primary process improvements are:
The EC/2003/87 Directive establishes a C02 emissions trading system. The European brick and tile industry is concerned by this Directive. Much effort has already been made to decrease its energy consumption (see table below) and levels of CO2 emissions.
Use of renewable energy
The substitution of non-renewable energy by renewable energy is in constant progress. In many ceramic production processes, biogenic additives, such as sawdust can be added to the raw clay. The utilisation of such additives offers two advantages. The first one is an additional energy source and the second one is to lighten the products and increase their insulating performance.
This additional energy works by reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and therefore the emission of CO2.
These additives are primarily selected on technical, environmental and health grounds. They must have a beneficial effect on the product's technical properties; they must not produce harmful emissions or if they do must be amenable to control. And they must not pose a health risk to factory and contruction workers.
Tests determine whether the additives used fulfil these criteria.
Biogas reactors at brickwork Gasser/Italy
Atmospheric emissions
Technical solutions to reduce emissions
Atmospheric emissions are associated with all phases of the manufacturing process.
Three main kinds of gaseous emission occur:
Therefore technical solutions are used to reduce harmful emissions.
For gaseous compounds, the main measures are:
The extraction of clay usually occurs very close to the plant so emissions(CO2 and NOx) from transportation are minimised.
Main measures to minimize dust:
Excess water
Low rates of water consumption and water wastage are hallmarks of the brick and tile industry.
Water is used both as a raw material and a process fluid for cooling and washing. Some is given off as steam during production.
Some excess water is a by-product of washing operations and its recovery and re-use represents an important factor in the water balance of a clay brick or tile factory. Throughout the industry, the re-cycling of water is widely practised.
Waste materials: insignificant
The environmental impact of our industry's waste is insignificant. There is no waste in the production process because it is possible to recycle clay at any stage. The only waste that leaves the factory is from packaging. Paper cardboard and plastic is collected and sent for recycling.
Economic and social aspects
Factories are usually located in rural areas (close to raw material supplies). They generally employ local labour, often for generations, and in so doing help stabilise local communities.
The industry has gone to great lengths to improve its presence in these communities. For example, storage areas are tarred and regularly cleaned in a bid to reduce airborne dust, while fast growing hedges are often planted.
To improve the working environment, measures are taken to reduce dust emission from machinery.
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45 comments:
- The PvdH Journal said...
Fingers crossed that you do make it to NYFW! Love the shade of lipstick (and your clothes rack!)
www.ThePvdHJournal.com - February 6, 2012 at 5:39 AM
- Estherina said...
Super cute top!
Step into Estherina's World - February 6, 2012 at 5:44 AM
- Doux Rousse said...
Oh I love that lip color!
Doux Rousse
www.douxrousse.com - February 6, 2012 at 6:13 AM
- Kultur und Stil said...
a great outfit! I love this combination of necklaces!
xxx Anita - February 6, 2012 at 6:14 AM
- lauraa said...
Gah I think I want to be you when I grow up. You always look so polished
xxx - February 6, 2012 at 6:38 AM
- The Fancy Teacup said...
The necklace is quite stunning. Beautiful, girl!
www.TheFancyTeacup.com - February 6, 2012 at 7:39 AM
- Neris / Fashion Fractions said...
you look so beautiful with that lipstick on! gorgeous blouse too :)
Fashion Fractions - February 6, 2012 at 7:45 AM
- Style Servings said...
Gorgeous look, love the necklace with the top!
http://styleservings.blogspot.com/ - February 6, 2012 at 8:17 AM
- Collections said...
That blouse is great and I love that shade of lipstick on you. I can't wait to read all your fashion recaps!
$100 Shopbop GIVEAWAY - February 6, 2012 at 8:39 AM
- Lauren {Stylized Existence} said...
Love the necklace(s?). The blouse is really unique, too. Have a great time at NYFW!
- February 6, 2012 at 8:47 AM
- Joie de Vivre said...
Love the necklace and top! xx
joiedevivre5.blogspot.com - February 6, 2012 at 9:16 AM
- Viviana said...
I'm making a trip to Sephora tonight to buy that lip color! It's so delicate - love it!
- February 6, 2012 at 9:27 AM
- Anna Rose said...
Have fun!! : )
xx Anna Rose
www.aroseandherclothes.com - February 6, 2012 at 10:15 AM
- CessOviedo said...
Hope you get some real sleep honey cause you'll need all your energies for Fashion week, so exciting! Love the necklace!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries - February 6, 2012 at 10:23 AM
- Shannon said...
You look so pretty. And what a gorgeous lip stick shade.
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com - February 6, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- nicole said...
love the look. also love that furry beast in your dressing room! my grandfather was a hunter, so i grew up with heads everywhere, i now stick to the cardboard and ceramic versions;)) have a great time in nyc!
- February 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM
- The Pocket Stylist said...
Have fun doll! I can't wait to see your recaps!!
- February 6, 2012 at 12:13 PM
- Bradley said...
Love this look! And that lip color is perfection!
- February 6, 2012 at 12:21 PM
- Grace - Stripes and Sequins said...
Can't wait to see you an NYFW... the BaubleBar necklace looks so good on you! xx
- February 6, 2012 at 1:07 PM
- Tiffany Elam said...
Love the blazer. I'm obsessed with Theory.
http://shoeschampagne.blogspot.com - February 6, 2012 at 1:33 PM
- Audrey said...
I love the polka dots, Alicia! I want to see more of that outfit :) And P.S.- you inspired me to finally wear my Target booties that have been sitting in my closet. Happy Monday! www.casualglamorous.com
- February 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM
- Lindsey said...
I love that lip color! I definitely want to add it to my ever growing pile! Such a pretty shade!
http://lindseyyoung.net - February 6, 2012 at 2:09 PM
- Victoria said...
Have a fabulous time at Fashion Week. Can't wait to read all your updates! Love your lip color and the boar head!
http://thestylistadiaries.blogspot.com - February 6, 2012 at 2:13 PM
- ~Lara~ said...
Simple chic! I like it!!!
- February 6, 2012 at 2:20 PM
- Styleclouds said...
Love your blouse! You look lovely! xo, Christina
http://www.styleclouds.de - February 6, 2012 at 2:33 PM
- lucia m said...
www.aroundlucia.com - February 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM
- Olivia said...
I love this look, so primped and polished. I've been gawking over that Alexander Wang bag for far too long.
Is that your closet? With the boar next to it? Lol! I really just wasn't expecting that! Is it real? Did you kill it?! So many questions. I do kinda like it. It's a very unexpected decoration!
xx Olivia
IWANTTHESESHOES - February 6, 2012 at 3:12 PM
- Natasha Fatah said...
That is a great outfit. I was talking to someone about our 'go-to' outfits, that you know always work. I said mine was a blazer+dress. My friend said hers was a blazer+blouse+jeans - like yours. I guess she was right! ;)
www.natashafatah.blogspot.com - February 6, 2012 at 4:10 PM
- Annabelle said...
I've been eyeing up that Tibi print myself! Hope you have a great week in NYC.
- February 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM
- Alicia said...
@Olivia - Yes that is my closet (or rack!) and the boar is real, it's my husband's ... obviously not mine. ;)
- February 6, 2012 at 4:39 PM
- Amy said...
The lipstick color is beautiful on you!
Have fun at Fashion Week! - February 6, 2012 at 5:30 PM
- Lena at A Crimson Kiss said...
That boar's head is just too good to be true! Love it!
- February 6, 2012 at 6:45 PM
- Thirteenlbs said...
Where on earth did you find a boar's head!? It's freaky but I sort of want one!
Win a Dress from Shabby Apple! - February 6, 2012 at 7:40 PM
- Sarah said...
Love your top, and that lip color looks great on you!
keepcalmandcarrylipstick.blogspot.com - February 6, 2012 at 7:58 PM
- Kastles said...
Love this simple and chic look! Also that boar (?) head is awesome! haha! I love the balance of girlie and chic!
<3 Kastles - February 6, 2012 at 8:56 PM
- Porsche Colbert said...
Love the bag!!!
- February 6, 2012 at 10:26 PM
- Charlotte Beecham said...
love your blog your style and vibe are great. i would love it if you followed me back! i recently launched a scarf line 'Charlotte & Lisa' which i think is really suiting to your style! Fur and hoods.Check it out!
www.charlotteandlisa.com - February 6, 2012 at 10:40 PM
- la petite fashionista said...
I can't wait to see your coverage of fashion week!! have so much fun <3
- February 7, 2012 at 12:04 AM
- Kelly said...
i just did a post on polka dots! such a great pattern and I love how you styled it!
http://pinkiesandbracelets.blogspot.com/ - February 7, 2012 at 2:11 AM
- Splendid Little Thrills said...
I love your blog!!!! It is so adorable and I want to be your friend!!!! I am your newest follower.
- February 7, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Tiffany said...
I used to do my research in the basement of this building :D Last year at this time the grounds were covered in snow!
Love this top. I've been doing something similar for work; layered necklaces over various silk blouses and black blazer. I really like it with jeans, too! - February 7, 2012 at 7:37 PM
- Ally said...
Love the simple blazer and jeans look with the fun polka dots!! Have fun at NYFW :) Can;t wait to hear about it
http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/ - February 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM
- monkeyshines ♥ said...
inspiring pieces!
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Citizen Science WorkshopLA MakerspaceMonthly Event - Second Sunday of every month: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PST)Los Angeles, CA |
Who's Going
Event Details
You're invited to the Citizen Science Workshop at LA Makerspace. A monthly series where researchers, teachers, and students can meet to collaborate on projects as well as develop new research which can be conducted in the classroom.
The theme this month is students and citizen science.
For this workshop we'll have a talk from Dylan Veccione, who help to found his own environmental monitoring non-profit Reefquest. Then we'll go into some additional local projects students can get involved with in Los Angeles, such as the Natural History Museum's BioSCAN project. Finally, we'll wrap up with a discussion of the new citizen science program for high school students starting at LA Makerspace.
1. Meet and Greet
- Ask attendees what brought them to the workshop.
- What is the Citizen Science workshop. How does it work?
2. Research projects being presented:
- 2:20pm - Reefquest (Being presented at the HCA)
- 2:40pm - Safecast and large-scale data analysis in the classroom
- 3:00pm - Measuring cosmic-ray with cellphones (DECO)
- 3:20pm - Measuring insect biodiversity with the Natural History Museum of LA (BioSCAN)
3. Breakout sessions
4:00pm - General Q&A
- Connect teachers and students with a given research group
- Start designing collaborations
- Introduce attendees to the summer research program
Please check the wiki for details on past workshops.
Public Transit
The Blue Line Grand Station at Washington and Grand is 2 blocks away, there are several bus stops within a block as well.
From LAX
Take the 105 East (Century Freeway) to the 110 North (Harbor Freeway). Exit on Adams. Turn right on Adams. Take Adams to Broadway, turn left. The L.A. Mart is at the corner of Broadway and Washington (1933 S. Broadway).
From San Fernando Valley
Take the 101 South (Ventura Freeway) to the 110 South (Harbor Freeway) to the 10 East (Santa Monica Freeway). Take the Grand Avenue exit, proceed to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway. Pass Washington Blvd. The L.A. Mart is on the right (1933 S. Broadway).
From San Gabriel Valley/Inland Empire
Take the 10 West (Santa Monica Freeway) or the 60 West (Pomona Freeway) to the 10 West. Take the Los Angeles Street exit. Take 17th Street to Broadway. Turn left on Broadway. The LA Mart is at the corner of Broadway and Washington (1933 S. Broadway).
From Long Beach/Orange County
Take the 5 (Santa Ana/Golden State Freeway) to the 10 West (Santa Monica Freeway). Take the Los Angeles Street exit. Take 17th Street to Broadway. Turn left on Broadway. The L.A. Mart is at the corner of Broadway and Washington (1933 S. Broadway).
1,126 on-site and adjacent visitor, tenant and employee parking spaces
$10.00 – Monday through Sunday, $5 after 4pm, plenty of street parking, meters as applicable.
NOTE: Parking on Hill Street is FREE on Sunday
Entry on Saturday and Sundays and Weekdays after 6pm is through the Employee Entrance to the left of the main LA Mart doors.
LA Makerspace
1933 S. Broadway Suite 1138
Unit 1138
Los Angeles,
LA Makerspace
The Los Angeles Makerspace is a non-profit community space for makers of all ages to work on projects and take classes in software, hardware, electronics, robotics, art, filmmaking, bio-tech, eco-tech, wearable-tech and more.


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The Operator Start-up Connection
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(co-authored with Audrey Mandala — distributed at Mobile World Congress 2012)
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It's no secret that Europe's largest mobile
operators — Vodafone, Telefónica,
Orange, and T-Mobile — have long been
keen investors in some of the telecom
sector's hottest start-ups.
Deutsche Telekom's venture capital
subsidiary T-Venture, for example, has
been active since 1997, and is one of the
most significant corporate venture capital
companies in the world. Innovacom,
France Telecom-Orange's venture arm,
started investing in early-stage startups
in 1994. It currently manages a fund
worth 400 million euros, and has supported
innovative telecom and information
technology start-ups such as Business
Objects, Gemplus, Infovista, Intershop,
Kelkoo, and LastMinute.com. Vodafone
Ventures has been on the scene since
2000, specializing in investments in seed/
start-up, early-stage, and mid-stage in
wireless and Internet sectors. (See table.)
But recently these mobile operators
have started to look beyond traditional
venture investing to find new ways to get
closer to the innovators that are creating
new services and new markets, and
in some cases disrupting the operators'
core businesses.
Take Telefónica Digital, a relative newcomer
in this space. The Digital business
unit was set up in September 2011; its
mission is "to seize the opportunities
within the digital world and deliver new
growth for Telefónica through R & D,
venture capital, global partnerships and
digital services." In November 2011, Matthew
Key, Chairman & CEO of Telefónica
Digital, told a London conference crowd:
"…we're not going to be able to keep, own
and build all of that capability internally,
so we have to partner with people to do
joint ventures and equity investments
with different companies that have different
capabilities….We have to move into
the future rather than protect the past."
Over the holidays, Telefonica Digital
agreed to take a stake in U.S.-based cloud
computer experts Joyent, which counts
LinkedIn, THQ, Gilt Groupe and Kabam
among its customers. "We all felt pumped
at the prospect of moving forward with
our global domination strategy," says David
Young, the company's CEO.
Telefónica was not the lead investor in
the round, though; it terms its investment
in Joyent as "strategic: the operator will
use Joyent's technology expertise in cloud
computing to help Telefónica enhance
its own product offering. The relationship
will also help Joyent with its "global
domination" plans, given Telefónica's
multinational reach.
Telefónica also recently launched a
seed capital fund for Latin America with
co-investors, called Amerigo. The most
interesting move Telefónica has made in
the start-up arena, however, was the creation
of the Wayra incubator/accelerator.
Wayra, which means "wind" in Quechua,
started in Latin America, as a way
to help local start-ups establish and grow
their businesses in their home markets.
Wayra provides financing of between
$30,000 and $70,000 in exchange for a
small stake, depending on a start-up's
level of maturity and need. Wayra then
works with these small players, mentoring
their leaders in business and technical
skills, providing co-working space, and
helping them access further financing
when required.
Wayra supported more than 6,000 startups
in Latin America in 2011.. The initiative
was considered so successful that hubs will
be rolled out across Europe in 2012 from
Spain to the UK and Germany.
The benefits for start-ups in partnering
with mobile operators are amply demonstrated
by a T-Ventures success story,
6wunderkinder. This German-based
company produces productivity tools that
reside in the cloud and are accessed from
smart phones, tablets and computers, allowing
distributed teams to stay in sync.
After the company's first nine months of
operation, 6wunderkinder had produced
a free-to-use task manager and garnered
nearly one million users. It then partnered
with T-Venture and in less than a
year its app had been downloaded more
than 5 million times. The T-Venture funding
also helped 6wunderkinder develop
its second product, a pro version of the
task manager that incorporates private
workspaces and social networking tools.
"We are looking for companies who are
scaling up and going global, because that's
when we can help them the most," says
Heikki Makijarvi, Deutsche Telekom's
Senior Vice President of Business Development.
"[When we find them] we will
work very closely together with them."
Vodafone is another mobile operator
that recently took its start-up activities
up a notch. In September 2011, the
mobile operator created Xone, a Silicon
Valley-based R&D center that will help to
identify and assess potential investments
for the Vodafone Ventures group. Xone
will also provide incubator services for
roughly 25 companies at a time. Start-ups
in the Xone will be able to test their services
on the Vodafone network, and work
closely with Vodafone's own engineers
and R&D team to roll their solutions out
to the market more quickly.
Another Vodafone innovation is the
Vodafone Mobile Clicks contest. One
of the biggest start-up competitions in
Europe, the initiative is designed to accelerate
innovation in the mobile Internet
sector across Europe.
Last year was a very busy investment
year for all four of the mobile operators,
and 2012 is starting to look the same.
Vodafone kicked off the year by participating
in the second phase of the Series
C private equity fundinground in VOSS
Solutions, a cloud fulfillment technology
company. T-Venture also started 2012
strongly, with an investment in the online
video content provider, clipkit.
Some carriers are even launching
new funds to give them better access to
the next big thing. In November 2011,
for example, France Telecom-Orange
announced plans to launch a new venture
capital fund focused on the digital
economy. FT-Orange and Publicis Groupe
have committed to jointly investing 150
million euros in the new fund, and have
invited other investors to join them, to
reach a target of 300 million euros. This
activity is in addition to France Telecom's
18-year-old Innovacom VC fund, and the
fairly recent Orange Ventures Investment
Fund, which seeks to invest across
the wireless value chain, from network
infrastructure, hardware, and equipment
through to middleware, devices, software,
applications, and services.
European mobile operators' venture
investments, accelerators, and contests
will undoubtedly help mobile-focused
start-ups around the world develop more
quickly and efficiently. For the operators,
the start-ups could help them find new
revenue streams, run their own businesses
more efficiently, and, perhaps,
avoid being blind-sided by the disruptive
innovation generated by start-ups.


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Bray: 'Referees have improved'
16 Mar 2012
Sanzar head of referees Lyndon Bray says there has been an improvement in the quality of officiating in Super Rugby this season compared to 2011.
Referees have been crictised on all platforms in recent weeks – in media reports and social media, and by coaches, players and the public. This comes after the strict application of the law at the breakdowns, tackle points and scrums and several controversial calls, which have had an influence on results in some cases. The latest saga comes after the Brumbies' 24-23 win over the Cheetahs in Canberra last weekend, which saw the hosts surpass a 13-point deficit in the second half after the Bloemfontein franchise was heavily penalised by Kiwi referee Keith Brown in the final quarter.
However, Bray didn't believe referees have had a negative impact on the game. Speaking on SuperSport's weekly rugby programme Boots & All , he provided stats which suggested that the quality of officiating has improved compared to last season's records.
According to Bray, the average penalty count per match in 2011 was 24. After three rounds this year, it is 23. He noted that the success rate of a ball reaching the No 8 in the scrum was 45% last season. That percentage has increased to 62.5% so far in 2012. He also acknowledged that there have been less tries scored this year compared to the same stage in 2011 (there were 87 tries scored after three rounds in 2011, and 80 after three rounds in 2012), but he didn't believe this was because of the referees.
'We can see that some of the stats show that there has been an improvement compared to last year. The increased percentage of clean scrums is a success story. It was a frustrating part of the game last season, especially for the spectators,' said Bray.
'There has been a decrease of tries compared to 2011, but there are certain reasons for this. Teams have been defensively well organised this season. I think defence is winning the battle so far. We are also seeing coaches and players taking the decision to kick for posts more often too.'
Bray went on to admit that there were occasions where referees have made the wrong decisions, but said there were post-match procedures in place to try and minimise these errors.
'The reality is that we're never going to be able to stop mistakes from happening. Referees are no different to players,' said Bray. 'But refereeing is a part of the game we are working hard on. We are trying to achieve a better consistency. We also want to ensure that if we do make mistakes, it has a smaller impact on the game.
'There is a review procedure that referees follow after the match too. They have the best technology made available to them, and they carry out a self-review, which gets handed over to me. I then read through it and discuss the different points with the respective referee. We talk about his mistakes, strengths and what he needs to do to improve.
'People also believe that referees don't get dropped. This is not true. We had 18 referee changes last season because some lost form while others performed really well. This is a job that comes with a lot of pressure and we want to do it well. We take accountability for our actions.'
Other topics discussed were the role of the TMOs and what was being done to regulate the law interpretations in the southern and northern hemisphere. Bray said Sanzar has been discussing this with his ERC counterpart Donal Courtney and IRB head of referees Paddy O'Brien.
'I've been in regular discussions with Donal and Paddy about the law interpretations and we are working hard to ensure that the application of the law is the same in all professional rugby. We especially want to drive this at Test level,' said Bray.
'There have been issues around the TMO. People must realise that it's not the referee or TMO's fault for the limitations on communication. This is because of the IRB's protocol and we've [Sanzar] have been discussing about the chances of extending the TMO's role. But we also have to respect the IRB, who is the council that controls this game.'
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15 Mar 2012, 22:59 pmSince when have they improved?
15 Mar 2012, 23:44 pmAll I read in this is that "they" acknowledge how k@k the refs did in 2011
16 Mar 2012, 00:43 amcue more whinging and moaning from the Yappies
16 Mar 2012, 00:53 amrugby is the only sport that changes its rules like we change our onderbroeks, why? EELVs, no ELVs, new scrum laws, new breakdown laws, world cup year breakdown laws, next year's breakdown laws WTF!!!!
16 Mar 2012, 00:58 amImproved or not, refs interpretations and personal taste (like/dislike) has too big say on the outcome of the game.
Can't think of any other +/- major team sport where that could happen every day.
16 Mar 2012, 01:09 amThe fact is that referees shouldn't even be discussed. They should be doing their job well enough that they are irrelevant to the outcome of the game.
It's obvious that this isn't happening.
The only country who doesn't really have any cause to complain is NZ. But we even see them whinging. Apparently the refs are not allowing them to cheat enough!!
Start by getting rid of Paddy and then remove the refs "interpretation" allowance. Just make them police the laws as they are written. If they don't….drop them.
May not solve every problem but it's a good start
16 Mar 2012, 02:16 am@jeest(jeest)-6: Funny how NZ have such poor refs, but they have their guys in the top positions doing the reviews (Lyndon Bray & Paddy OB). No coincidence they always get the calls their way me thinks.
16 Mar 2012, 02:20 am@PrickBoks going South(PrickBoks going South)-3: Kiwis have no reason to moan, they have the refs playing for them.
16 Mar 2012, 02:38 amhttp://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/video-analysis-all-blacks-at-the-breakdown/
16 Mar 2012, 02:58 amIt's a no-brainer Paddy O'Brien should be long gone…
16 Mar 2012, 03:37 am@Schalk is Pote Fouries daughter(richardmarais)-7:
Mark lawrence is probably the worst ref in rugby….he must have his own set of laws. Craig joubert closely behind him.
16 Mar 2012, 03:45 am@Schalk is Pote Fouries daughter(richardmarais)-8:
I couldnt give a sh*t about the Kiwis, theyre a bunch of thieves and bludgers. But theyre made to look like rugby-angels compared to the whinging Yappies.
Funny how all the refs "play for" the opposition of all Yappie teams however. All these insurmountable hurdles the whinging Yappies have to overcome whether its the ref or weather or flight times or your own amateur administrators or self-serving political agendas – are we supposed to feign sympathy ? perhaps ridding your teams of gougers and thugs might be a good place to start before you go pointing the finger – so to speak – elsewhere.
16 Mar 2012, 04:40 am@wallabie.(wallabie.)-11:
Yeah Mark Lawrence is an A hole of the highest order. Jonkers is on P(meth). Joubert has come out of the closet, friggin pansy whilst Brycie is a meglomaniac and Keith Brown all of the above. T -
16 Mar 2012, 04:42 am@wallabie.(wallabie.)-11:
Yeah Mark Lawrence is an A hole of the highest order. Jonkers is on P(meth). Joubert has come out of the closet, friggin pansy whilst Brycie is a meglomaniac and Keith Brown all of the above. The rest are just plain useless. -
16 Mar 2012, 06:03 amKaplan ask the ozzie about his performance he lost so many games for the Wallabies Phil Kearns dreams about him befor any test that Kaplan officiate panic Kearnsy go into a cold sweat not again.
So Bryce Lawrence has a twinn we moan groan and Yes the game cant start without them no matter who they pick and your team comes second its the ref thats going to cop it. Some times folks you have to take that black patch off your eye and get real you can always use the northern hemisphere Refs and we no how fit they are and they will blow that whistle just to anoy both fans and players.
16 Mar 2012, 06:09 amCould the refs actually get any worse? They may have improved on one or two stats, but the reality is referees are absolutely terrible in this day and age. There isn't a single referee who consistently performs well in either hemisphere, which is absolutely disgraceful in a professional sport the size of rugby.
@Transformation(Transformation)-4: Absolutely spot on mate…. -
16 Mar 2012, 06:43 amI was watching three games last week, from past Tri-Nations. Namely the 2000 'Greatest Test of All-Time' between Australia and New Zealand, the 1998 away win over NZ and the 2004 away loss to NZ. What a world of difference! The game was much less stop/start with ref interference. Granted things were not perfect back then, we definitely had some very bad calls against us, but the game was MUCH better! The problem is this:
#1.The game is not governed by rules, rather guidelines. No matter how much they might insist they are laws, when backed into a corner the IRB admit as much. This opens the door for 'interpretation'. Thus there are as many 'interpretations' as there are refs on planet Earth! This also opens the door very nicely for corruption. Rugby is actually making football look squeeky clean; this is utterly disgraceful.
#2.These guidelines allow refs to offset their bias and control the game. Remember Juan Smith bent over, on his feet and about to pinch a legal ball against Scotland in 2010? Yes, he was penalised and it was a turning point in that game. Had the refs mandate been to police the game by the letter of the law, they would never be allowed to get away with it.
#3.The IRB are using these guidelines and interpretations to FORCE a desired style of play on ALL teams. One of the most appealing things about rugby when I was growing up was that each nation had their own distinct playing style. It was very exciting watching how the various match-ups and playing philosophies took each other on. Now? Everyone is being squeezed into a run-at-all-cost sloppy joe game. The Super XV has most sides playing the same. It's faster, but sloppier and overall less entertaining. Why should everyone be forced to play like New Zealand? Why should New Zealand have such influence in all this? (Think back to 2008 when the NH were completely opposed to the ELVs! Yes, hardly anyone was in favour of them, but NZ spat their dummy out and it was all over). And each year when the IRB doesn't get it's way, or teams adapt to play their own way, they change the rules. 2009 the Boks found their way. Solution? Change the laws. 2010? Back on track for New Zealand, throw some leeway so they have a definite edge. 2011? New Zealand are not looking so convincing, we'll have to throw the kitchen sink here to get them what they want and fine-tune things for 2012. Nice one. I can't imagine why anybody would think rugby union was a farce! *rolls eyes*
16 Mar 2012, 06:53 amwhat's this – yet another monster whinge from the Yappies ?!
woe is me
16 Mar 2012, 06:59 am@PrickBoks going South(PrickBoks going South)-18: Ha! Just leave little boy, you talk of whinging, yet look at yourself. We've pointed out emphatically fatal flaws in the game and backed it up. You have offered nothing. A fair reflection of your credibility and character I would say. Why do you feel the need to be on here attacking those you supposedly don't regard? Now that's something I would like to know.
16 Mar 2012, 07:03 am@18 – I'm sure its spelled – Yarpies.
Who is your team if you have Yarpies and Kiwis? -
16 Mar 2012, 07:15 amactually, I believe you'll find it's spelled 'Japies'. That is before they start whinging about rugby and all you can hear is
yap yap yap
go the whinging Yappies.
16 Mar 2012, 07:26 amnicely put.
my personal feelings on this is that we should break away from the irb and just play in a local comp structure amongst ourselves. we could organise internationals or series against anyone brave enough to risk the irb's sanction.why should we care, they're the one's with no credibility.
16 Mar 2012, 07:40 amConvict scum.
16 Mar 2012, 09:45 amThe consistent efforts by the coats to 'sanitize' the game of rugby to make it a 'acceptable commercial product' has slowly but surely eroded the game of union of it's appeal.
Laws of the game are consistently changed or adopted not to improve it, but to make it 'prettier' for people watching on TV.
16 Mar 2012, 10:36 amThe Braying Ref "Emperor" truly has no clothes…
In the land of these refs, absolutely blinded to the spirit of the game played in heaven, any one-eyed ref with half an instinct for the game, is King.
And generally these refs may not be one-eyed, but hellsteeth they are as blind as fcking bats.
16 Mar 2012, 10:40 am@PrickBoks going South(PrickBoks going South)-12: You're not the sharpest tool in the box.
16 Mar 2012, 11:34 amWhen questioning ones intelligence, try to avoid the use of all cliches.
16 Mar 2012, 11:39 am@PrickBoks going South(PrickBoks going South)-27: If you can't run with the big dogs, you better stay on the porch.
16 Mar 2012, 11:42 amThe refs are OK.
16 Mar 2012, 11:47 amThe overuse of cliches not only highlights your obvious limitations in communication but it also suggests acute limitations in the trouser department. I've met lesbians with bigger dciks than you, shorty.
16 Mar 2012, 11:49 amSheepshaggingcnuts
16 Mar 2012, 11:50 am@PrickBoks going South(PrickBoks going South)-30: My point made.
16 Mar 2012, 11:52 am'point' is about the extent of your point'ential, Dcikless van der ****.
16 Mar 2012, 11:53 amDcikless van der Dike
16 Mar 2012, 11:59 amDefinitely a merino lover…
Sheep on the brain…
…and on thePrick
16 Mar 2012, 11:59 am@Heavens Game(Heavens Game)-35:… No doubt
16 Mar 2012, 12:00 pm@PrickBoks going South(PrickBoks going South)-34: You're actually quite funny. Keep it up.
16 Mar 2012, 12:11 pm@PrickBoks going South(PrickBoks going South)-33: Do Kiwis get a stiffy when they wear Uug Boots? Similar concept those vibrating eggs girls walk around with.
16 Mar 2012, 13:24 pmWhat really cracks us up is how every time the whinging Yappies feel their rugby-manhood is threatened, they diss the Kiwis. It reveals a total lack of self worth.
Everyone knows your cricket team is sheet when push comes to shove. Is there any team sport that Yappies actually excel at ?
No wonder whinging Yappies are always blaming the ref. it prevents them having to acknowledge how sheet they are.
16 Mar 2012, 13:35 pm@PrickBoks going South(PrickBoks going South)-39: Nope, Sheepshaggers are dissed cos they wurf it… "Bro"
16 Mar 2012, 13:47 pm@Schalk is Pote Fouries daughter(richardmarais)-38:
I can't speak for the moral majority Ricky,
but I certainly do.
16 Mar 2012, 16:13 pmOld Donkey Bray shouldn't believe everything he hears in the *** clubs.
The referees might have improved in bed but not on the playing field. -
16 Mar 2012, 16:41 pm@cane(cane)-41: I'm going to get a pair.
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If you're in a big hurry, these cupcakes are delicious even without frosting. The recipe works well with either fresh or frozen rhubarb, and a hint of nutmeg sparks the flavor. —Sharon Nichols, Brookings, South Dakota
Editor's Note: If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.
Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake (calculated without frosting) equals 168 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 64 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Rosy Rhubarb Cupcakes in Quick Cooking March/April 1998, p43
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Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2013 by niagaracat
very different to make cupcakes with rhubarb. Came out moist and delicious and mine rose well enough and no problem with sticking to pan but I use silicone baking cups sprayed with Pam
Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2013 by quiltingstitcher
found a better recipe
Reviewed on May. 25, 2013 by peggy.44
Did not rise stuck to pan. Husband says not enough rhubarb taste. It was ok for a cupcake and was nice and moist.
Reviewed on May. 08, 2013 by MJMM
Delicious just as written! I did make some cream cheese frosting for them but topping them with a dusting of confectionary sugar would be fine. I will be making them often this season and perhaps next winter with frozen rhubarb.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2013 by MissCarol44
I have been learning to read the reviews first before trying. What I really appreciate is that the Taste of Home Kitchen retested to make something turn out better. Much obliged to you! I just bought some fresh rhubarb and the stalks are huge. I do admit I need strawberries in with them as I still can't take the whole taste of rhubarb. Happy Cooking/Baking ladies!
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2013 by dihiggins
Just a nice recipe. I added some cinnamon. The cream cheese frosting made it delicious!
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2010 by KScales
After reading some of the comments here, we have retested this recipe and made some slight modifications. We have decreased the regular sugar to 1/4 cup and adjusted the leavening to 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. These changes resulted in a better product.We apologize for any inconvenience.Taste of Home Test Kitchen
After reading some of the comments here, we have retested this recipe and made some slight modifications. We have decreased the regular sugar to 1/4 cup and adjusted the leavening to 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. These changes resulted in a better product.
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Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by Phatboy
Great recipe. Slightly flat on top but delicious. Just right without the topping. Mine were done about 3-4 min early. Next time will put about 2 cups of Rhubarb.
Reviewed on May. 09, 2010 by grandma4frye
Taste great - not overly sweet which makes you want more.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by L Sylvester
These were a mess, they overflowed in the cups, sunk in the middle and stuck to the papers.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by rosiewest
I don't usually care for rhubarb but my husband does so I made them for him. I made the mistake of tasting them and couldn't stop eating them...they are wonderful and I will keep making them until the rhubarb stops growing. yummy. Rosie W. Indiana
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by DGSLee
Made these last week and they were a mess. They over flowed in muffin tin & my oven. Used frozen rhubarb but will try again with my neighbors fresh rhubarb, do you have to increase flour? Seem too have to much leaven agent? What did I do wrong???? Did taste the batter that was baked had a good flavor & love to bake with rhubarb...COOKIE
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by anderim
good flavor, did not rise as much as I would have liked, but OK
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by rl2b
These are very tasty but they stuck to the paper muffin cups and they didn't rise at all. They are not too moist - just perfect and the buttermilk gives them an old-fashioned taste since most recipes don't call for it any more. I will try making these next in the silicone tins which won't require the paper muffin liners.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by pstenz
These did not turn out at all. They were FLAT and stuck to the muffin pan on top because they did not rise. Was there perhaps supposed to be some salt in this recipe???
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by gramhome
I can't wait to make this recipe.y Mom & I love rhubarb and I'm always looking for new ways to use it.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by tkarinas
Some of my family can eat rhubarb and some cannot, so we make these, some with rhubarb and some with strawberries. Either way, they are delicious and definitely a keeper.
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And yet, some of my favorite restaurant establishments have gone away. One was Bueno Bueno, an uber fabulous burrito place that delivered on their veggies and offered spinach tortillas and also vegan fare. One day I was craving the Mexi-goodness, and they were simply gone. Poof! Vanished! Had I known they were in economic strife, I would have gladly ponied up some investor money to keep them in business longer. You think I'm joking, but I'm quite serious. I never joke about Mexican
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Game Description
Use the cover of a modern battlefield to uncover gold and riches with three of your renegade buddies from B Company! Rather than stick to the multiplayer format the Battlefield games are famous for, Bad Company puts you in the boots of four ambitious soldiers and drops you in the middle of a truly destructible environment - fences, trees, vehicles, and buildings are all susceptible to your arsenal. Even the ground will be scorched by your violent passing! Destroy the enemy with machine guns, sniper rifles, and RPGs - or rain fire from the sky with a mortar strike. Pilot every vehicle you encounter as you explore the massive world.
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IGN Review (8.6 out of 10)
The rules of first-person shooters are changing. Videogames that engage the player in acts of war have always promised one thing; cover. During times of extreme duress the player has always had the option of retreating behind a wall or group of immovable sandbags in order to escape their assailants....more
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Average Member Rating: 7.5 out of 10
BF: Bad Company. (9 out of 10)
posted by pillow (PALO ALTO, CA) on Jan 30, 2012
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Member since Sep 2011
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Memory 2 MB
Audio/Video HDTV 1080p, HDTV 1080i, In-Game Dolby Digital, Custom Soundtrack, HDTV 720p
Modes Story, Online Team Battle, Full Mission Single-Player
Online Features Online Multiplayer, Voice, Content Download, Live Aware, Achievements, Teams, Leaderboards, Xbox LIVE Family Settings


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Smarter and Safer Payment Systems
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Many hoteliers may be reading or hearing about EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) and NFC (Near Field Communication) and wondering what effect these new payment technologies will have on the lodging industry. NFC is all about smartphones and mobile marketing, while EMV is the smartcard standard for secure payments. The twin technologies of NFC and EMV are especially important to hoteliers as they plan for new products and payment acceptance systems in a world where guests travel between regions and expect a consistent consumer experience.
Overall, the hospitality industry continues to be a target of today's sophisticated cybercriminal, and payments innovators are continually responding with new ways to mitigate these threats. Hoteliers should take note and ensure that any investments in software/hardware include increased security and ability to process emerging card payment technologies such as EMV.
What is EMV?
EMV is the smartcard standard for secure payments that is widely adopted around the globe, with the U.S. starting to come aboard. Most major card brands have rolled out roadmaps and incentive programs for merchants and processors to prepare for the technology shift of bringing EMV to the U.S.
EMV will enable hoteliers to shift away from hackers' crosshairs, which is crucial since lodging is one of the most breached industries. EMV adds dynamic data to the transaction stream that, unlike standard, static magstripe card data, renders replay of payment transactions impossible. This greatly increases data security and revenue management within hotels. More important, because every card contains its own microprocessor chip, EMV cards are impossible to counterfeit economically.
A way to further reduce security risks while securing payment transactions is to combine EMV with end-to-end encryption and tokenization. With EMV protection on the front end, end-to-end encryption scrambles sensitive data after the card is swiped and protects card data in transit or at rest in the processor's network. On the back end, tokenization then replaces sensitive transaction data with a marker and secures information for storage. Comprised of non-mutually exclusive technologies, this multi-faceted security approach provides optimal payment protection and can knock out card fraud.
To accommodate EMV, every PMS and ATM card acceptance sub-system will need to be assessed by hoteliers. This will present an opportunity to determine how EMV and/or NFC fit within their respective organization's payment ecosystem. To prepare for EMV and the future of payments, hoteliers should:
- Future-proof technology investments. If hoteliers are in the market for a new PMS or card processing terminals, make sure they are EMV capable. Investing the extra money now is a small price to pay for making sure systems are ready to accept smartcard payments.
- Contemplate contact and contactless EMV. To prepare for today's contactless card payments and tomorrow's NFC-based mobile payments, look for terminals that support both contact and contactless EMV. To keep costs down, look for terminals that have built-in contactless capability, not an add-on card or external device.
- Leverage bargaining power. PMS providers are always hungry for business, and the changing technology requirements will only increase supplier competition. Take advantage of these market conditions and negotiate.
NFC Mobilization
As mobile commerce continues to evolve, NFC provides numerous opportunities for hotels to enhance the guest experience. NFC can play a role in the elimination of physical hotel room keys while spurring the movement to e-wallets, which enable guests to pay for a variety of hotel services (check-in and checkout, amenities, etc.) using their phones. With e-wallets, consumers can simply wave their phones near a POS device to initiate a payment instead of using plastic magnetic stripe cards or cash. NFC-enabled e-wallets also provide hotels with opportunities to offer guests targeted discounts, promotions, and mobile gift cards based on purchasing behavior.
The Future of Payments
As hoteliers — and all card-accepting merchants — ready themselves for the widespread adoption of EMV smartcards and the arrival of NFC-equipped smartphones, they should address their systems' compatibility today. Incorporating enhanced security with the hotel's PMS is essential because if guest payment data is breached, it can devastate a hotel's reputation, and, thus, financial stability. As cybercriminals continue to target payment card data from the hospitality industry, payments-oriented data security upgrades are imperative. Hoteliers can stay further ahead of cybercriminals, while meeting or exceeding guest expectations and demands, by strategically and proactively investing now in secure technologies like EMV.
David Hogan is the Executive Director of Major Accounts at
Heartland Payment Systems
, leading the company's major accounts sales team focused on driving significant business growth among mid-to-large level businesses in the retail and hospitality industries. Heartland is the nation's sixth largest payments processor and the endorsed provider of card processing, loyalty marketing and payroll services for the American Hotel & Lodging Association and 43 state lodging associations
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Overall we had a good experience. We stayed one night, the bathrooms were clean and we had no problems. We stayed on an off-peak day, so I can't comment on what it would be like with all the campsites full, but Cindy was very nice and check-in was easy plus they have bikes our kids could ride around the facility.
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- Beaver Lake Campground Hotel
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Beaver Lake Campground has great rates, family camping and spacious, level, shaded & open sites to suit any size RV or tent. All sites have picnic tables and fire rings, RV and cabins also has access to 26 free cable tv channels and tent sites have 10' X 12' rain shelters, mostly shaded and some with electric. Don't have a tent or RV? Then choose from our range of 8 Cabins all with a/c, heat and Cable TV or our 3 native style Tipis. We have Free DSL & Wi-Fi, Heated Pools, and playground for the kids but there is a fee for the Waterslide for all guests. We are open March 15 through November 10th and are within 30 minutes of all the natural beauty and attractions in the Black Hills of South Dakota including Mt. Rushmore! Our location is 3.5 miles west of the city of Custer on W. Highway 16. Pets are welcome at our campground as long as they don't disturb our other guests and are not aggressive. We are Good Sam, AAA, Woodalls and Best Parks of America accredited. Meet the Business Owner: Max and Cindy H. WE purchased this campground in June 2001 and have made continual improvements since that time. We live and work at the campground every day throughout the season. You will see Max on a golf cart handling maintenance issues and Cindy in the office or store helping check in customers. ... more less


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Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton. Find and meet fun and friendly tennis partners.
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Latest Activity: May 16
Started by Catherine J Wieczorek. Last reply by Ellie N. Apr 30. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hey there, I've played tennis off and on over the years but in short spurts and have never really achieved any kind of greatness. I just love to play, and do want to get better by playing more consistently. Would love to find a group or partner!Continue
Started by Jennifer Sher. Last reply by John Winter Mar 11. 5 Replies 0 Likes
i'm looking to get back to playing 1-2 times per week and would like to find a few people to play with. Have mostly evening availability plus weekends and would like to try and stay in the patrick henry mall area of newport news but can travel. I…Continue
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Hey tennis fans, my name is Pavan and I just moved to Hampton Roads in 2012 due to military assignment. I've been playing tennis since I was 4 and love playing singles or doubles. I haven't played much in the past 4 years due to deployments and…Continue
Started by Paul. Last reply by Micah Downsf Jul 27, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I haven't been on here as much as I would like to. Been playing in USTA Norfolk leagues last winter, spring, and plan on playing in summer leagues which start very soon. It's a great way to meet people, play regularly, and play in a team…Continue
Started by CoachV - William Vazquez Jul 27, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I'm CoachV. I am a tennis pro & Iam coming into VA this Friday Saturday & leaving Sunday. I am looking to meet new players any level male of female. But I will need a court & locations to play. Txt me address or phone numbers if you…Continue
Started by TennisBelle19 Jun 25, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, I'm Anna from Williamsburg. An avid tennis fan for years, rated in the 3.5 range. I hit with people that are rated 3.5-4.0 to help me improve my game. I'm a baseliner that comes to net occasionally and defends well. I get along with anyone…Continue
Hi Tony,
I would like to play but, need to know the place and the time period. Could you please let me know?
Doubles Tournament this weekend; need a partner, hit me up, registration is $35 a player; winners move on to play in october; [edit: please share private info via PM or Friend Request] is the number, somebody please use it, lol, thnk I'm a 3.0-3.5; hope to hear from someone
Im Heading to VA Beach Im looking to play this Saturday. Call me [edit: please share private info via PM or Friend Request]
Hi guys/gals! My name is Honesto and I live in Portsmouth and work in VA Beach. I'm looking to get into the "swing" of things again with my tennis playing. :) I'm not the best player (haven't played consistently in a few years), but I'm not the absolute worst. I'm looking for someone who's more on amateur level than expert. Just don't want to frustrate anyone with my suckiness.
I'm a cool normal guy. I'm available weeknights and weekends. The only free courts I know of are the ones at the Portsmouth City Park and a couple by Wilson High School. I'm too afraid to go alone and look for partners. Please help!!
You can reach me by phone (text pref) at [edit: please share private info via PM or Friend Request] or email. You can also friend me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HonestoTheRealtor. Hope someone wants to hit soon. Ciao!!
Hello everyone my name is Philysha and I reside in Norfolk. I am looking for a serious player who I can improve my game with as well as have lots of fun. I have not played since I was a teen and is looking to join a league next year. I am available after 5pm during the week and all day on the weekends. Anyone who might be interested please email me at [edit: please share private info via PM or Friend Request] . Thank you
I finally got a tennis racquet & I'm ready to do some hitting!
If you haven't read my posts before, I'd like to warn you that it has been about 2 years since I've really picked up a racquet. I'm a bit rusty.. I just wanted to let you guys know before we go hit, so you guys don't get all frustrated lmao!
I'm located in Portsmouth & don't mind driving a little bit. If any of you are in the military or can get on a base, Norfolk Naval Shipyard has two nice courts and it's lighted too!
Well, if any of you want to play, hit me up! I'm free on the weekdays after 5pm and all day weekends! Can't wait to start playing again!
Does anyone know of a tennis center that will do singles or doubles ladders or just drop in in VA Beach?
Thanks! I'll probably check it out one day. I still need to learn how to hit a forehand again :/ anyone willing to help me out?
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"It's so easy to go overboard when you're working with glass," says the London designer. "It's a beautiful material that lends itself to organic shapes and lots of color. I try to restrain myself so the shape can be more interesting, and more disciplined." But Petrobelli's aesthetic restraint isn't immediately evident in the stylish Notting Hill apartment she shares with her family. Unlike her spare, architectural glass work, the two-story Victorian flat is a mash-up of periods and styles; it brims with flea-market finds, family heirlooms and pieces inherited from friends' attics. "My life is very mixed — I come from an old Venetian family, and I live in London," she says. "I don't like things that look new, but I don't care for things that are crumbling down, either." In other words, nothing too precious or premeditated. "Basically, I don't want my house to look like I thought about it too much." More…
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