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Jessie's Place
Darwin, Darwin, NT
- Guests: 10
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Property features
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- Pets allowed
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Jessie's Place is situated in the Darwin suburb of Ludmilla, close to Darwin airport, the Fannie Bay Racecourse, Parap and Mindil Beach Markets and Darwin's beautiful harbour.
The house is fully equipped for up to 10 people with 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs. The large saltwater swimming pool is the perfect place to relax in the tropical garden surrounds.
All linen is provided and the house is serviced weekly.
The fine print
- DirectPay - Rent-A-Home takes reservations on this property but the property manager processes payments directly with you.
- Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Guest reviews & questions
Customer Reviews
10 reviews
A fantastic place to stay. We had 8 adults and 1 teenager staying and they could all find their own space. Everything was catered for even down to a eskie so we could make day trips and take a packed…
Neat, tidy and spacious. Close to the shops and centre of Darwin. Easy to find. Deffinately would stay here again.
The property manager was very considerate and flexible as I had to make amends to my dates of stay. Very friendly to communicate with. Bond was returned promptly which was very surprising.
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Standard Features
- Activities/Themes
- Historical / Museums
- Winter holiday
- Domestic
- AirCon
- Bath
- Bath Towels provided
- Bedding & Sheets provided
- Children's Cot
- Children's High Chair
- Clothes Dryer
- Cooking Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Electric Stove
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Ironing board
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave
- Stairs
- Tea/Coffee making facilities
- Washing Machine
- Entertainment
- BBQ - Gas
- Boat ramp nearby
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Stereo/Music system
- Videos/DVDs Supplied
- General
- Child friendly
- No smoking
- Pets permitted
- Luxury
- Balcony
- Courtyard
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Patio
- Swimming Pool
- Other
- Off Street Parking
- Outdoor Pets permitted
- Secure Parking Onsite
- Transport
- Bus
- Public transport
RatesRates are not available online for this property, please request a quote using the form below.
Property managers will respond with pricing and availability, usually within 24 hours.
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Availability & Price
from $250 to $450 per night*
Min 4 nights stay
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From a Quote
- Step 1) Search the website and Add properties to MyList. Submit your preferred properties by using Request a Quote. Property Managers will send you confirmed price and availability.
- Step 2) Then you can Make a Booking or reservation form by clicking 'Make Reservation' from your Quote. Alternatively a Reservation form (PDF or Word Doc) can be downloaded from our Visitor Terms & Conditions page or your Quote.
- Step 3) Once we receive your "RZ" reservation request, a consultant will process all details and send a "BK" Booking Confirmation, payment receipt with arrival and key collection information.
From a Tariff or Hot Deal
- Step 1) Search using your desired location and dates. The Tariff Price will be shown in the results.
- Step 2) Then you can Make a Booking or reservation form by clicking 'Make Reservation' from the search results or property page. Alternatively a Reservation form (PDF or Word Doc) can be downloaded from our Visitor Terms & Conditions page or your Quote.
- Step 3) Once we receive your "RZ" reservation request, a consultant will process all details and send a "BK" Booking Confirmation, payment receipt with arrival and key collection information. Payment can be made with credit card or by direct deposit.
Are pets permitted?
Some properties allow Pets and will display Pets Permitted. Visitors will need to advise the type and size of pet and whether the pet is indoor or an outdoor pet.
Properties that do not show Pets Permitted will not accept pets.
A Pet Bond might be required to clean. deodourise and disinfect the property prior to the next visitor arrival to ensure the property is allergy free.
Availability calendar not up to date?
rentahome does encourage our property managers to update their availability calendars as often as possible.
Unfortunately it isn't always as frequent as we'd like, each calendar has a date of which the calendar was last updated so you who how up to date the listing is.
This is why rentahome has the quote process, it confirms the current availability of your selected property/s and the best rate available for your stay.
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The property must first be quoted as available with a price for your requested dates.
To request an inspection simply login to your Quote at the below link using your quote number and surname: http://www.rent-a-home.com.au/home/my/quotedetails.aspx
Scroll down to your preferred property and under the photo there will be a button 'Request Inspection', click on 'Request Inspection' and fill in your details. Your details will be sent to the property manager who will make contact within 48hours to arrange an appointment.
If there is no 'Request Inspection' button, this means the property manager does not provide inspections.
Please note that properties are not held and may be booked by other visitors.
Will I have to pay a security deposit?
A Bond/Security Deposit may be required by the Property Manager the amount will vary depending on the property manager. If so, this payment will take place outside of the Rentahome EasyPay System and you may be asked to direct transfer funds into the Property Manager's bank account or a credit card imprint may be requested. Rentahome does not become involved in the payment or return of bonds or security deposits. Return of these amounts is based on the Property Manager's terms and conditions and their inspection of the property after your stay.
The Security Deposit (Bond) is required to cover any damage or incidential costs incurred during your stay at the property. If there is no Damage or Additional Costs then the Security Deposit will be refunded. If the amount of the Damage or Additional Costs are greater than the Security Deposit, then the Guest will be required to pay the difference.
On Arrival, please report any damage or requirement maintenance immediately to the property manager, as you will be liable for any Damage on your departure.
A Bond applies for properties under a Lease agreement. The Bond is typically lodged with a government Bond Authority and returned at the the end of the stay following an Exit Inspection and review of the Condition Report.
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Rent-A-Home processes rental payment with guests directly. We accept: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Bank Transfer.
Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards accepted.
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Driver in hospital after pickup truck flips over in Colne
12:00pm Saturday 8th December 2012 in Pendle By Lisa Woodhouse, Assistant picture editor
A MAN is in hospital with internal injuries after a car he was travelling in flipped onto its roof in Vivary Way in the early hours.
Police and fire crews were called to the crash scene in Colne, near Boundary Mill, at around 1.35am this morning.
Inspector Andy Carter said: "The pickup truck was on its roof. We believe the incident may have happened following a party.
"One man has been taken to the trauma unit at Royal Preston Hospital with internal injuries that are not believed to be life threatening."
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Officials with Texas A&M University say four of their team buses were vandalized overnight Friday.
Here's a statement from A&M's assistant Police Chief Mike Ragen:
"Texas A&M's four team buses were parked in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn on Avenue Q in Lubbock, Texas. Late Friday night or early Saturday morning, Texas Tech logos and some derogatory comments were written on the buses in washable paint. One of the buses could not be locked. Inside of that bus, some type of animal excrement has been spread throughout. Bus drivers from Coach America in Dallas, Texas cleaned up the buses and reported to their company. Texas A&M Assistant Police Chief Mike Ragan contacted Texas Tech police to notify them of the incident. No police report was filed with the Lubbock Police Department or the Department of Public Safety."
KCBD NewsChannel 11 contacted both Texas Tech police and Lubbock police, who both said they had no reports of any vandalism at the Holiday Inn or on the Texas Tech campus.
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NEW YORK -- Larry Hughes' shot is back, just in time to help the New York Knicks chase a playoff spot they still think is available. Hughes scored 23 points to continue his turnaround from a rocky start with his new team, and the Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 109-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Hughes was acquired from Chicago at the trade deadline but was clearly rusty after not playing at all toward the end of his Bulls' tenure. He began his Knicks career with three straight dreadful games, going 4-for-22 and quickly becoming a target of the fans' boos. But he averaged 22 points in two losses over the weekend and followed with a 9-for-18 night in 41 minutes Wednesday.


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MONROE, LA. (KNOE 8 News) - Hostess workers losing their jobs in Louisiana are getting a leg up for the next job hunt.
On Friday morning, the Louisiana Workforce Commission held a workshop for Monroe's former Hostess workers.
Staffers explained jobless benefits and re-employment services.
The parishes of Northeast Louisiana have seen 28 laid off Hostess workers.
More than 400 people are working for the brand in the Bayou State.
The workshop is part of a statewide initiative to help workers get back on their feet.
"We're going to share with them some of our re-employment services," LWC Rapid Response Coordinator, Janna Taylor, said. "We're very interested in getting them into new employment very quickly so we'll talk about some things that are going to be important up front such as resume building, we want to give them a good resume, we want them to really learn about their skills and know what skills they have from Hostess that are transferable into new jobs, also talk to them about some training opportunities."


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Investing.com - Copper futures swung between small gains and losses on Tuesday, as market players looked ahead to key U.S. economic data later in the day for further indications on the future course of U.S. monetary policy.
On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, copper futures for March delivery traded at USD3.347 a pound during European morning trade, flat on the day. Comex copper prices held in a range between USD3.338 a pound and USD3.351 a pound.
The March contract ended Monday's session up 0.15% to settle at USD3.346 a pound. Copper prices were likely to find support at USD3.314 a pound, the low from January 13 and resistance at USD3.373 a pound, the high from January 13.
The U.S. is set to release data on retail sales for December as well as reports on import prices and business inventories later Tuesday. Market players have closely been looking out for U.S. data reports recently to gauge if they will strengthen or weaken the case for the Federal Reserve to scale back stimulus.
Data on Friday showed that the U.S. economy added just 74,000 jobs in December, the smallest increase since January 2011 and well below expectations for 196,000 new jobs.
The unemployment rate fell to a five-year low of 6.7% last month from 7% in November, but this was due in part to people dropping out of the labor force. The labor participation rate fell to an almost 35-year low of 62.8%.
Despite the disappointing data, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart voiced his support of further tapering to the one already announced in December on Monday. The central bank is scheduled to meet January 28-29 to review the economy and assess policy.
The Fed's stimulus program is viewed by many investors as a key driver in boosting the price of commodities as it tends to depress the value of the dollar.
Elsewhere on the Comex, gold for February delivery dipped 0.2% to trade at USD1,248.30 a troy ounce, while silver for March delivery shed 0.5% to trade at USD20.27 a troy ounce.


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The Great Falls annual Ice Breaker Race is run every year rain, snow or shine as a city wide celebration of the coming of spring. People from as far as even Africa come to run in the big event. and after a moment of silence honoring the victims of the Boston Bombings, then they were off.
The 2013 Great Falls Ice Breaker race headed down the opening stretch as the runners in the 5 mile race paced themselves sticking to some race day plans ."Pick a good pace and stick to it even though everybody else is in a rush, if you stick to your pace you could probably keep it longer."
Both Philip Mueller and Brandi McNamar are competing in their first ever 5 mile icebreaker run. "I like to run it's the biggest race in Great Falls, it's a beautiful day so here I am," says Mueller.
Brandi McNamar said, "it's pretty exciting it's my first 5 mile I've ever ran so I'm just hopping to finish." In the end of the 5 mile, Lyle Weese of Bozeman was the first place winner, and even our own KFBB team hit the pavement and ran in the race as well.
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This will follow the same format as my last update, drawing heavily on the work of John Hollinger.
Portland continues to plod along, playing the fewest possessions per game in the league, 89.1 (up from 88.6 last update). For reference, the median pace is 93.7, so Blazer games are about 6% slower than the average game. Keep in mind that offensive rebounds are not considered a new possession, so Portland's strong presence on the O-boards makes them appear even slower than they actually are.
Offensive Efficiency
Portland is 2nd in the NBA in points scored per 100 possessions at 110.1 (up from 109.6 last update). The Lakers are leading the league at 111.3 points per 100 possessions and the Cavs are 3rd. The worst offensive teams so far have been Sacramento, Washington, Charlotte, OKC, Memphis and (dead last) the Clippers. The median efficiency is 104.7. I know some people complain that our offense is ugly, based too much on isos, etc. but the results continue to be strong, despite that awful TO plagued offensive stinker vs. GSW last night.
Defensive Efficiency
Portland continues to struggle defensively. The Blazers have allowed 105.9 points/100 possessions (106.0 last update), good for
198th 18th (that was a typo, not an attempt to be funny) in the league according to Hollinger. Knickerblogger.net uses a different method to determine the number of possessions, and that leads them to conclude Portland is even worse-- the 20th best defensive team in the league. The best defensive teams thus far have been the Celtics, Magic, Cavs, Sixers and Spurs, though my two sources don't quite agree on the order. The worst defenses are Minnesota, New York, Golden State, Washington and Sacramento.
Looking a Bit Deeper at Offense- Why are the Blazers Having Success?
Offensive efficiency can come from 4 different areas: shooting a high effective fg percentage, getting a lot of offensive rebounds, not turning the ball over and getting to the foul line. Portland does a decent job taking care of the ball-- the Blazers have the 9th fewest turnovers in the league on a per possession basis (just recently we had the 4th lowest turnover rate-- that GSW game was ugly. Hopefully getting Blake back will help). The Blazers also have the league's best offensive rebound rate, which has really helped our efficiency. In terms of shooting the ball, the Blazers are doing more "living by the 3" than "dying by the 3 " but that has been less true of late The Blazers are 8th in effective field goal % (improved from 9th in the last update), which takes the value of 3s into account. In True Shooting %, which takes FTs into account, Portland is also 8th (up from 11th in the last update). The Blazers continue to be above average in every area of offensive basketball. The biggest key to Portland's offensive efficiency, though, is getting a lot of 2nd chances via excellent work on the offensive boards.
Looking a Bit Deeper at Defense- Why are the Blazers Struggling?
Defensive Efficiency can be broken down into the same 4 categories as offensive efficiency. Portland does an average job of forcing turnovers-- the Blazers force the 12th most turnovers per possession in the league. Not bad. The Blazers also do a decent job on the defensive glass-- 8th in the league (I really feel we could be in the top couple in the league here with better work from our forwards and guards-- Joel and Greg do their job).
The real problem with the Blazer D is that we allow teams to shoot lights out-- the Blazers are 21st in effective field goal % defense (50.6)-- that's Warriors level bad, folks. Finally, we allow our opponents to get to the line quite a bit-- we are the 19th best team in preventing opponent FTs. We're also, yet again, last in the league in Free Throw Defense.
Hollinger Player Stats
A quick look at the PER rating, a solid metric for evaluating offense, but in my opinion one that fails to penalize inefficient shooting enough and can't evaluate defense.
PG: Blake is 21st among PGs (easily having his best season PER-wis) and Sergio is 47th. Bayless is 54th. So far, the top PGs are Paul, Harris, Parker, Nelson and Williams, with Terry and Billups just outside the top 5. We could really use Blake back-- not as much as the Mikes make it seem, but he would defintetely have helped these last few weeks.
SG: Roy is the 3rd rated SG (behind Wade and Kobe) and 8th overall player. He was an allstar no brainer. Rudy is the #19 rated SG-- this has been dropping. I think its clear Rudy is experiencing the "rookie wall" to some degree. Hopefully he finds at least a little downtime to rest this weekend.
SF: Batum is 43rd among SFs (he was in the top 15 well into November) and Outlaw is 25th. The top SFs in PER are James, Granger, Durant, Kirilenko and B. Wright. I have no idea why Golden State never plays Wright (even when he's healthy). I bet someone trades for him and he becomes good, just not with the Warriors.
PF: Aldridge is the #14 rated PF (44th overall player). He's a bit ahead his PER from last year. You all know what I think about this so I won't rehash it. For the record, Amare is the #31 overall player after being #3 overall last year. The Top PFs by PER are Duncan, Boozer, Nowitzki, Bosh and Gasol. KG is 6th.
C: Oden's PER has been trending up of late, despite the bad NO/Dal/OKC road trip. He's 2nd among rookies (behind Philly's Speights) and 12th among Centers with a 17.87 PER. Foul trouble really is the only thing keeping him from being right up there with the ROY leaders. Joel's fallen all the way to 24th among Centers. Its hard to tell how much of his recent offensive struggles are injured wrist related and how much is just regression to his career norms.
Summary: The Blazers continue to put up strong offensive numbers and poor defensive numbers. Overall, the Blazers find themselves in a decent position. Hollinger has the Blazers 7th in his power rankings, as does Jeff Sagarin. Hollinger gives the Blazers a 97.5% chance at the playoffs (and projects 50 wins and a 4th place finish in the West for Portland)... coolstandings.com has that number at 97.3% (also projecting 50 wins). The first three games after the break are at home. It would be great (and doable) to get all three before we head on the road to Houston, San Antonio and Minnesota. Both Hollinger and Coolstandings believe the Suns will win 45-46 games so there is a legitamite chance that going .500 after the break would be enough for Portland to sneak into the 8 seed with 47 wins. The Jazz are currently projected to win ~46 but they are going to get AK and Boozer back, so I'd say they still have a shot at 50.
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Let's say hypothetically, it's two weeks from now , so the Super 2 discussion is (probably, mostly) moot; and let's say that Myers and Odorizzi continue to perform as they have thus far.
Let's further assume that we move Danny Duffy to the 60 Day DL and have (thank God) reactivated the Perezence from the same. This will allow the team to jettison Hum-Q (hopefully) and clear up exactly one roster space. Theoretically, of course, we could remove Derrick Robinson or David Lough from the roster (or sell low on Noel Arguelles in some trade package), but let's say the Royals aren't doing this just yet.
So, who comes up between Myers or Odorizzi?
I see the pretty clear argument for Odorizzi. I'm not going to have to spell it out.
However, honestly, I'm going to pull the trigger on Myers. I'm going to do this because--presently--the team's offense is worse than the pitching.
If we thought during spring training (when hopes were unrealistic, when Lorenzo Cain patrolled center field, when Duffy struck out Joey Votto, when Chris Dwyer looked effective one time) that Mendoza would go a start in June giving up 4 runs in 6ish innings, I mean, we'd take that. We'd take that because we thought this team was built to win games 6-4 and 7-5. Our crappy rotation would nightly give up 3-5 runs in 5-6 innings, pass it on to the super bullpen, and our offense would make up for it. Now, here we are, winning shut outs?
To me, having the Royals winning shut outs is the equivalent of having a .637 BABIP.
Though, I think also the overall team FIP isn't actually that awful.
The announcers last night said the Royals were around 6th in the American League in Batting Average, but last in runs. We're also toward the bottom in home runs. So, we have an RBI problem (ineffective stat it may be, we can still suck at it). We can talk about 'mentality with runners in scoring position', but that's not a useful discussion.
Instead, I'll discuss lineups.
Here is our lineup now:
Gordon, Betancourt, Butler, Moose, Francoeur, Hosmer, Escobar, Dyson, Quintero.
Here is our hypothetical/Platonic ideal lineup in two weeks:
Gordon, Giavotella, Butler, Moose, Myers, Hosmer, Francoeur, Perez, Escobar
I'm not a lineup guy, really, and I'd bet twenty deer heads Yosty would not live with the middle defense of this lineup. The point is that the later lineup has the looks of one that would plate more runs. There is a less obvious third where rallies go to retire. We need Myers, because our scoring runs problem is greater than our pitching problem... because that is how this team is designed to win games.


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by Manfred Lange, 21 November 2012 | The Agile Blogosphere
This post is from On Agile Leadership by Manfred Lange. Click here to see the original post in full.A few days ago a friend described to me how in their company they were introducing a new development process. To go with the flow they decided to introduce agile methodologies at the same time. To make sure that all worked on the same basis they are calling their new process "Standard Agile Process".


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Christina Applegate Talks About the Double MastectomyIn an interview that aired on Tuesday August 19, 2008, Christina Applegate talked openly to Good Morning America about her brave battle with breast cancer and how she is 100% clear of the disease. Choosing not to undergo chemotherapy or radiation, she opted for something more aggressive.
Even though doctors only detected the cancer in one of her breasts, she chose to have a prophylactic double mastectomy. When she tested positive for the cancer gene, she knew what had to be done.
"My decision, after looking at all the treatment plans that were possibilities for me-the only one that seemed the most logical was to have a bilateral mastectomy. I didn't want to go back to the doctors every four months for testing. I just wanted to kind of be rid of this whole thing for me. This was the choice that I made, and it was a tough one," Christina told Robin Roberts.
And her diagnosis? She proudly proclaimed herself to be free of cancer. I'm absolutely 100% clear and clean. It did not spread and they got everything. I'm definitely not gonna die of breast cancer," she said.
Not only has she been given a clean bill of health, but Christina's next mission is raising money to see that other women can get the early detection care that they desperately need. It's wonderful to see her making the best of a tough situation and also reaching out to help others. She is definitely at the top of my favorite celebrities list.
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The Bottom Line
Adele's "Rolling In the Deep," the first single from her second album 21, wastes no time in presenting the stunning bluesy authority of her voice. Less than five seconds in she begins proclaiming the rise of emotion that results in fantasies of revenge against a lover who has done her wrong. Hers is a voice that can raise chills up the spine, and, when she is in a mood like this, the sense of foreboding will rivet your attention. Once you hear "Rolling In the Deep," you will be counting the days before the full album can be heard.
- Adele's powerful bluesy vocals
- Powerful set of lyrics
- Impending feeling of doom in the production
- No negatives
- Written by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth
- Produced by Paul Epworth
- Released by Columbia November 2010
Guide Review - Adele - "Rolling In the Deep"
Adele took home the Best New Artist Grammy Award back in early 2009, and, if "Rolling In the Deep" is any indication, it was a well deserved honor. She is still quite young at 22, but Adele sings with the authority and sense of life experience of a 40 year old. When she wails, "We could have had it all...rolling in the deep," you feel every ounce of pain and loss with her. However, it is not a pain that has left her frail or defenseless. In fact, the entire song sounds as if she is gathering strength to do something about the pain, and the palpable feel of impending doom becomes chilling by the song's end. The lyrics are quite powerful and devastating. The words paint a picture that will make you feel like staring self-consciously.
Co-songwriter and producer Paul Epworth, who has worked recently with the likes of Cee Lo Green and Florence and the Machine, provides a perfect backdrop for Adele's vocals on "Rolling In the Deep." Martial beats, pounding piano chords, and chanting backing singers all seem to just gradually ratchet forward and follow the emotion in the lead line. A broken down handclapping bridge is positively spooky. Adele and Paul Epworth collaborate on two additional songs on 21. They are a team worth watching.
Adele had some difficulty reaching commercial success in the US with her first album 19. Ultimately, following well placed TV appearances, and two Grammy Award wins, 19 did climb into the top 10 and "Chasing Pavements" became a minor hit on the pop singles chart. "Rolling In the Deep" is not a song that US pop fans can afford to miss. Adele is a major talent who is pushing forward into exciting new territory. Don't miss this single, and let your emotions ride with it. It is a journey worth taking.


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I'd like to post my cutting diet to see what everyone thinks. I bulked up about 35 pounds or so and so far have lost around 10 pounds. Let me know what you think. I'm 5'11 170 right now. My goal is to be abs visible lean and then go from there.
2 egg whites
1 extra large egg
1/2 cup raw oats
Mid am:
t tsp. all natural peanut butter
1 fish oil cap
5 oz chicken breast
1 cup instant brown rice
1 banana
Mid pm:
1 fish oil cap
package of tuna or salmon
5 oz chicken breast
bowl of spinach
side of veggies
1 cup cottage cheese
Let me know!
Food selections look fine. What's the total calories and macro breakown?
6'2 - 105kg (231lb)
journal: http://www.wannabebig.com/forums/thr...m183-s-Journal
keeping crabs 70g < has worked good for me, CKD / TKD diet would be ideal but if you cant do just shoot for 70<
Heres my 5/3/1 log with videos! New to the forum and powerlifting, feel free to stop by!


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Officers Seize Marijuana Plants and Marijuana Worth More Than $300,000
Officers with the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) on Friday, July 26 seized 154 marijuana plants and about 15 pounds of marijuana, with a combined street value of about $320,000, as well as six firearms while investigating a sophisticated indoor marijuana growing operation on Gus Sturkie Road near Swansea. Officers arrested a man and his wife, who ran the marijuana growing operation that officers found at the couple's property.
Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts said NET officers arrested John Steve Tindall, 49, and his 49-year-old wife, Brenda Darlene Tindall, at their property at 980 Gus Sturkie Road. The property includes a home where John and Brenda Tindall reside as well as an old home and building that the couple used for their indoor marijuana growing operation.
Officers arrested John Tindall and Brenda Tindall on charges of trafficking in more than 10 pounds of marijuana and possessing a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, Metts said. John Tindall was released from the Lexington County Detention Center on Sunday, July 28 after he posted bail totaling $60,000. Brenda Tindall was released from the county Detention Center on Saturday, July 27 after she posted bail totaling $60,000.
At about 12:43 p.m. on Friday, NET officers went to the couple's Gus Sturkie Road property in order to investigate information that the Tindalls were operating an indoor marijuana growing operation on their property, Metts said. Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from an old home and another building on the couple's property and saw supplies that are used for indoor marijuana growing operations in the yard outside the old home and building.
Officers executed a search warrant at the couple's property on Gus Sturkie Road and found the sophisticated indoor marijuana growing operation in the old home and building on the property as well as an operation for packaging marijuana that was produced from the indoor marijuana growing operation, Metts said. The old home and building contained separate areas for growing marijuana indoors, drying marijuana and packaging marijuana for distribution.
Officers seized the 154 marijuana plants, the approximately 15 pounds of marijuana and the six firearms, Metts said.
Metts asked anyone with information about illegal drug activity in Lexington County to call the Lexington County Sheriff's Department at (803) 785-8230 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Citizens also can provide information anonymously by accessing the Crime Tip link on the Sheriff's Department web site (www.lexingtonsheriff.com).
NET is comprised of officers from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Batesburg-Leesville Police Department and Lexington Police Department, Metts said. The sheriff and municipal police chiefs implemented NET in 2001 in order to enhance drug enforcement in Lexington County.
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As a verb, poder means "to be able"; in its conjugated forms it is frequently translated as "can" or "could." But partly because the English "could" can refer to the past, present or future, and partly because the preterite and conditional tenses of poder are often interchangeable, the use of poder isn't always straightforward.
Like its English counterparts "can" and "could," poder functions as an auxiliary verb, although in Spanish it is followed by an infinitive. With a few exceptions, most of which don't have counterparts in English, it can't stand alone.
Here are the various ways poder is used:
In the present tense to mean "can" or "may": The present-tense forms of poder indicate the ability, either physical ability or having permission, to do something. It is distinguished from saber, which means "to know how." Thus, while one may ask, ¿Puedes tocar el piano hoy? ("Can you play the piano today?"), one normally would ask, ¿Sabes tocar el piano? ("Can you play the piano?" or "Do you know how to play the piano?").
Examples: Puedo hacer lo que quiero. ("I can do what I want.") No puede trabajar los domingos. ("She can't work on Sundays.") No puedo ir al cine. ("I can't go to the movies.")
In the future tense to mean "will be able": This is similar in usage to the present tense.
Examples: Podré hacer lo que quiero. ("I'll be able to do what I want.") No podrá trabajar los domingos. ("She won't be able to work on Sundays.") No podré ir al cine. ("I won't be able to go to the movies.")
In the preterite or imperfect to mean "could" or "was able": Which tense you use depends on whether the reference is to a one-time event (preterite) or something occurring over a period of time (imperfect). In the preterite, poder can have the sense of "to manage to."
Examples: Pudo salir. ("He managed to leave.") No podía salir. ("He was unable to leave.") No pudo trabajar porque dormía. ("She couldn't work (that particular time) because she was sleeping.") No podía trabajar porque dormía con frecuencia. ("She couldn't work because she was often sleeping.")
To make polite requests: As in English, such requests are made in the form of a question. Usually the conditional form of poder is used, but (while it may seem illogical) the imperfect also can be used.
Examples: ¿Podrías darme un lápiz? ("Could you give me a pencil?") ¿Podías darme un lápiz? ("Could you give me a pencil?") ¿Podría lavarme usted los platos? ("Could you wash the dishes for me?") ¿Podía lavarme usted los platos? ("Could you wash the dishes for me?")
To express possibility or suggestions: Either "could," "may" or "might" can be used to translate poder when it is used to indicate a possibility or offer a suggestion. In such cases, either the conditional form of poder or (again, seemingly illogically) the imperfect can be used. The imperfect form may be understood as more colloquial.
Examples: Podríamos ir al cine. ("We could go to the movies.") Podíamos ir al cine. ("We could go to the movies.") Podía no haber salido. ("He might not have left.") Podría no haber salido. ("He might not have left.")
To espress what could have happened but didn't: The preterite is usually used in such cases, although the conditional can be used when directly criticizing somebody.
Examples: Pudo salir a las tres. ("She could have left at 3 o'clock.) Pienso en lo que pudo ser. ("I'm thinking about what might have been.") Me lo podías haber dicho. ("You could have told me.")
Keep in mind that poder is irregular. The o in the stem changes to u or ue when stressed, and the ending is shortened in the future and conditional tenses.


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News: Drake Hints At "Forever" Follow-Up W/ Eminem, "Me & Em Talked About Something"
Monday, Feb 1, 2010 5:05PM
Grammy-nominated rapper Drake has hinted at a possible collaboration track with Eminem being in the works.
While keeping details to a minimum, the Canadian rapper said talks have begun with Eminem.
"Not yet," Drake said referring to the status of his debut, Thank Me Later. "I got a couple more things. Me and Em talked about something today. We might need that to happen. I'm gonna figure [a single] out this week and it should be coming in a week or two. It's all coming soon. I won't take too long." (MTV)
Kanye West associate No I.D. has reportedly clocked in time with Drake.
"I am working with J. Cole and we are pretty deep into his album, which is turning out great, also working with Drake, Jazmine Sullivan," I.D. said in an interview. "Kanye and I are executive producing Common's next album and then I want some new and unexpected things." (Hip Hop DX)
Along with West, the rapper has locked up a collaboration with Jay-Z for his debut.
"I actually did the record with Jay-Z last night," Drake revealed in an interview. "It's crazy, I'm really really excited about it. I hope he likes it, I just did it and I'ma shoot it to him and I hope he likes it. But it's crazy. It's actually produced by, well, the one that I want him on, produced by this dude from Toronto -- it is nice. It's a special, special record because at first I was like, 'I don't know what kinda hook I'ma do,' I really wanted to make this rap record and I managed to get this rap with a crazy chorus in the lane of like a 'Forever' but not really. It's like that type of triumphant feel though. I'm excited. The record is called 'Light It Up.'" (Rap-Up)
Timbaland recently spoke on Drake's debut album delay and what impact it could have for music fans.
"I don't know, when all the hype was there, [people] were like 'Oh' but now you know how this world is," Tim told radio host/actor Nick Cannon explained about the changing popularity of artists. "They get it and then pull you down. I don't know [if delaying the album was good]. Time will tell when he drops, when he do drop his album. We don't know right now. I can't tell you." (92.3 Now)
A confirmed release date for Thank Me Later has not yet been announced.
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Last week I had a few laughs at the expense of mixed martial arts (MMA) debutant Dave Bautista, who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the moniker "Batista," after he appeared on MMA Uncensored Live to discuss his upcoming heavyweight bout against Rashid Evans on Oct. 6 in Rhode Island.
I called him an Alistair Overeem "wannabe" because, well, he said he wants to be like Alistair Overeem. I also thought it was funny when he got dropped by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Stephan Bonnar while sparring.
Fans (and some fat guy who doesn't like me) weren't laughing.
What surprised me was how defensive readers got when I took shots at a 43-year-old man trying to prove something to himself inside the cage, but that's probably because I didn't fully explain what my issue is with Bautista -- and a lot of other "wannabes" -- when it comes to getting their fight on.
Here it is.
The wrestler known as "The Animal" is a gifted athlete with a history of MMA training. He could probably hurt his share of fools if given the chance and his appearance alone is enough to draw more than a few eyeballs when he makes his pro debut next month in "The Ocean State."
And there you have it.
Those are the qualifications you need to become a professional fighter. Have a certain look, train some ground and talk some shit on the Internet. I'm also a pretty big guy and I exercise daily. When I wear a fight tee to an event, it's not uncommon for someone to ask me, "Yo, are you a fighter?"
But it's preposterous.
I also wear a Giants jersey to the MetLife Stadium, but never once in the past 20 years has anyone ever asked me if I played professional football. Why? Because in order to make it to the NFL, you have to be fucking incredible. I'm not incredible at playing with my pigskin and as a fighter, I'd probably get lit up like the Times Square Christmas tree if I stepped inside the cage.
Which is why I won't.
When we quickly elevate able-bodied athletes to the pro level in MMA, in my opinion, it cheapens the sport. If anyone marketable enough can get inside the cage, then what does it say about the quality of competition? When was the last time you saw someone "try" boxing at the professional level?
Dave Bautista is not a fighter.
That's not because I find him inferior, it's because he's never had an MMA fight in his entire life. In fact, he doesn't even qualify as an amateur until he steps foot inside the cage on Oct. 6. He's no different than anyone else at your gym or health club who dreams of being a pro fighter.
And beating "Smash," who at least has a few amateur fights, doesn't mean he was right and his critics were wrong, because this isn't about wins and losses, it's about the integrity of MMA. If anyone at any time can be good at fighting, so long as they get their "shot," MMA ceases to be a sport.
I don't want a revolving door of marketable tough guys.
People were mad when I used a headline they felt capitalized on Bautista's name just to get hits. Instead, they should blame the promoter for capitalizing on Bautista's name just to sell tickets (They even have a "countdown" clock). If "Big Dave" proclaimed that at 43, he was ready to test himself as an amateur fighter and hoped to put together enough wins to earn a future pro fight, I'd be the first to champion his cause.
But walk out of the gym and into the cage?
There's a reason UFC 151 was canceled and that's because there aren't enough talented fighters to sell a pay-per-view card. And remember, UFC isn't the "pros," it's the promoter with the most money. I don't begrudge them for that, but let's face it, the marketing has clearly outpaced the muscle.
Bautista's addition to MMA, like so many other "wannabes" before him, only further dilutes the mix.


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A game that isn't attended by nearly a third of the players invited narrowly avoided being blacked out on local television.
The 2013 NFL Pro Bowl will be aired in local Honolulu markets, the league announced Friday. While there are still a limited number of tickets available for sale, enough have been sold to ensure the game will be aired, in accordance with league broadcasting rules.
With 22 players not scheduled to participate in the game despite being named to the original rosters (10 from injury, 12 from their teams inclusion in the Super Bowl, held one week after the Pro Bowl), there are questions surrounding the desire of the players to even participate. Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers was one of the biggest critics of the effort of the players in last year's game, taking those comments to the media.
Rodgers was selected for this game, but is sitting out due to injury.
This week, veterans like Denver's Peyton Manning have demanded players give an effort in the game, hoping to stir up enough interest in fans.
Whether it worked on local fans in Honolulu remains to be seen, but the game will be aired both locally and nationally. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Sunday from Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.


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Police discover body on the beach below High Down chalk pit on the Isle of Wight
Updated 6:59am Wednesday 28th May 2014 in News
POLICE have discovered a body on a beach on the Isle of Wight.
The body was found on the beach below High Down chalk pit, officers confirmed last night.
The family of missing woman Patricia Anne Tolfree, who was reported missing on Saturday, has been informed.
The body has not yet been identified.
A major search and rescue operation was launched after the 67-year-old was last seen by her husband on Friday morning.
She had planned to go to the mainland to visit friends in Winchester for the day but police were alerted when she did not return home that evening or contact her family.
Police called Solent Coastguard to help them search for Patricia when her blue 57 registration Volkswagen Polo was found in a car park at Tennyson Down.
Lifeboats from the Needles, Ventnor and a rescue helicopter from Lee-on-the-Solent searched the waters from Freshwater Bay to the Needles for six and a half hours but Patricia was not found.
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A special location off the Rock River is now dedicated to people with disabilities who love to fish or enjoy the water.
The Rockford Park District has officially dedicated a handicap accessible fishing pier to longtime Rockford Alderman Davey Johnson. Johnson passed away in 2009.
The pier has lower railing sections to provide a place to rest a fishing pole and have a better view of the water.
"This is Dave Johnson. I mean the fishing and that kind of stuff, and how he felt about this community was just really something," says Johnson friend, Robert C. Bell.
The new pier can be accessed through the Rock River Recreation Path and wheelchair parking is nearby.
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Toxic Treasure Coast water update: Congressman Patrick Murphy to get aerial view of water problems
Congressman Patrick Murphy is set to get a bird's eye view of the toxic water on the Treasure Coast.
The Jupiter Democrat will take a helicopter tour of the region first thing Wednesday morning.
He said the health of the Indian River Lagoon is the number one issue in his office right now and his job is to wake up other politicians about the extent of the problem by getting people to the capitol.
"I've spoken to governor Scott about coming to DC. Spoke to state senator Negron, I want to get the Army Corps of Engineers, Ag, the South Florida Water Management District. I want to get all interested parties."
Murphy said he is working with fellow freshman congressman Trey Radel, a Republican from the Fort Myers area, to show that this is a bipartisan issue that demands attention.


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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Power has been restored in Rancho Bernardo, after an electrical fire sparked by a hit-and-run crash left homes in the dark Tuesday night.
The crash happened at the intersection of Bernardo Center Drive and Rancho Bernardo Road just before 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Authorities say a driver slammed into a utility box, causing it to catch fire and spill gallons of oil into the street.
The driver reportedly took off, but was later picked up by paramedics and taken to the hospital.
Firefighters and hazmat crews cleaned up the mess quickly.
More than 2300 customers were left without power.
"So after we wrapped dinner up, we came down the hill to find this situation. And we're wondering what's gonna happen with our power, and how cold it's gonna be," said Rancho Bernardo Resident Jeff Bloch.
The condition of the driver is not known as of this report, but no other injuries were reported.
There is no word yet if the driver will charges.
This is the latest update. The original story is below.
RANCHO BERNARDO (CBS 8) – Power is expected to be out for thousands of customers in Rancho Bernardo after a car drove into an electrical box, sparking a fire and a chemical leak.
The accident happened at Bernardo Center Drive and Rancho Bernardo Road just before 8 p.m. Tuesday. The box erupted in flames, but firefighters were unable to spray it down with water and put the fire out until SDG&E arrived to stop the electricity flowing to the damaged box.
Firefighters say the crash also caused a chemical to leak from the electrical box into the street. Hazmat crews were called in to help clean up.
The wreck and fire knocked out power to more than 2,300 customers in the area. SDG&E crews were working to restore electricity, but did not expect all homes to be back in service until Wednesday morning.
The driver who hit the utility box reportedly drove away from the scene.
Nobody was injured and there was no further information about the car available.