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Watching the games of the first month of the NBA has been very interesting to say the least. Although most of the noise coming from the various basketball media nabobs concerns the top teams, I've been more interested in following the progress of a number of the league's bottom-feeders from past seasons. Some of these poor teams have only been struggling in the past few years, while others (Washington, Minnesota, Toronto) have had a number of years wandering in the desert.
So how do poor or mediocre teams vault from their ignominious positions on the NBA ladder of success and get into the plus-.500 or playoff contention area. Obviously a lot of it has to do with having better players, but a lot of it has to do with team chemistry. Chemistry I define as a team utilizing their talents to the ultimate. Many fans have looked at their teams and thought to themselves: "if we only add player X or players X, Y, and Z we'll go places." Does it always work that way? As every long-suffering fan knows, of course not.
At the start of the season many of the bb pundits had picked the Lakers as the team to beat for the title. A number of them even had the Lakers only losing maybe five to ten games and crushing the opposition. The Heat would not even stand in their way as the Lakers mowed down the puny teams assigned to play them. Adding Steve Nash and Dwight Howard to a team that already had players like Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol would be too much for any other team to oppose.
The results after the first month of play have proved to be quite different. Even though several Lakers are playing up to their level (Bryant, Howard), Gasol and a number of other Lakers are playing not so good. Nash had been hurt and out several weeks, but even when he was healthy the Lakers stumbled off the mark. They are currently under .500. You could have made a lot of money in Vegas betting on them to be sub .500 after one month.
The other night I viewed a game between the Lakers and the Orlando Magic. I had picked the Magic to have a rotten year and struggle to win twenty games. They beat the Lakers in L. A. and looked good doing it. What surprised me was how well the Magic moved the ball. If there is some stat for number of passes per offensive possession, the Magic might lead the league. They really zipped the ball around on offense. In contrast, the Lakers did not. The Lakers have problems. Maybe too old and not enough firepower off the bench. And poor chemistry.
Does that mean a team that moves the ball on offense better than the opposition will automatically win? No, of course not. But good team play can overcome deficits in talent. At least in the short run. Over the course of the season I expect the Lakers to perform much better at least getting into the playoffs and possibly going past the first round.. I doubt we'll see Orlando in the playoffs.
How about my team the Milwaukee Bucks. What has adding several promising players done for them this year? In the college draft I was very pleased to see the Bucks obtain pf John Henson who I thought was one of the more underrated players to come out of college last year. Few experts touted Henson who after suffering an early injury has looked real good including one game against the Heat of all teams where he had 17 pts. and 18 rbds. almost leading the team to victory. Henson missed a short last second putback that would have won it. They lost in o.t. The Bucks have a few other big men like Larry Sanders, Sam Dalembert, and Epke Udoh who have played very well at times and provided the inside scoring, rebounding, and defense the Bucks have lacked since they got rid of Bogut. Or at least since he started his travail of constant injury.
The Bucks also retain two of the quickest and best offensive guards in the league in Jennings and Ellis. Plus a number of good players off the bench in Dunleavy and Ilyasova. They even have another good-looking rookie shooting guard in Doron Lamb even though like Henson, he doesn't get a lot of minutes. Or as many as Henson gets. And I like the way the Bucks move the ball on offense despite having two starting guards who have a propensity to chuck up an occasional bad shot or two…or three.
So I'm looking at my Bucks and thinking they look like a team that could win 40-45 games this year. And as they're currently playing .500 ball, it looks my expectations could be realized. But last night they got whipped by a New Orleans team missing star rookie Anthony Davis and one of the leagues best scoring guards in Eric Gordon who has been out all season with an injury. What gives? How can a team come within an eyelash of beating the Heat in Miami, but go to New Orleans and get stomped by a team that healthy is no match for the Heat? I can't figure it out.
Of course any team, even the best ones, can have nights where things just don't go right, but the best teams aren't nearly as erratic as the mediocre or bad teams. Which is why they're the good teams.
And argument for the talent-is-everything crowd would be the Heat who added James, Wade, and Bosh and mixed them with a number of mediocre to good players. The Heat have been to the finals the last two years winning it in 2012. There were critics of the Heat who said their big three would be unable to play well together, but there's nothing like winning a title to disprove that idea.
An argument against raw talent being everything is last year's Knicks. They had one of the best frontcourts in the league in Chandler, Anthony, and Stoudamire, but only finished six games above .500 and lost to the Heat in five games in the first round of the playoffs. Anyone who watched the Knicks last year observed that the Knicks with Anthony on the court had poor ball movement. Of course last year was the year of Linsanity where a little regarded player, Jerermy Lin, took a Knicks team missing several of their star players on a seven game winning streak. With Lin being the whip that moved the team, the Knicks played great team ball. Knicks fans were very excited expecting a Knicks team with their star players back and Lin would do a lot of damage in the playoffs. It didn't happen. Lin got hurt and missed the playoffs. The Knicks couldn't get past the Heat.
But there have been several teams I and a number of other people thought early on would be very tough throughout this season. I saw the Celtics dismember the Nets in a preseason game (yes, I know it's only preseason), but the game had both teams playing very hard. The Celtics won decisively, and I thought they were on their way to a 60 win season. Naturally, they stumbled out of the blocks and are currently only one game over .500.
And those Nets who looked out of sorts against the Celtics in that preseason game I saw are second in their division and third only to the Heat in games won in the East. I knew the Nets had picked up some good players in the off-season, and I am not surprised to see them above .500 after a lousy previous season. But I didn't think they'd be doing quite this well after seeing the trouble they had against the Celts. And they've beaten the Celts both times they've played them in the regular season.
So again, what gives? Why aren't the Celtics playing as well as I thought they should be playing. Against the Nets in the preseason game, the Celtics moved the ball exceptionally well while the Nets didn't. Now I've seen the Celtics play several times during the regular season, and they've got problems. Meanwhile, the Nets despite losing their last game to the Heat in Miami, have won convincingly so far this season.
Another team I thought would be doing better despite having their main star out on injuries is Dallas. Nowitzki has not played one minute during the regular season, but the Mavs started out the season playing well. I watched them several games, and they seemed to have good team chemistry. Now they're playing not very well and are under .500.
So again how can you discern when a team has good chemistry and when they don't? Is it simply a matter of winning and losing? Not necessarily true. I thought my Bucks last year played very well together despite having only mediocre talent at best. They ran their offense well and could play adequate to good defense. But they finished under .500. Conversely, I thought the Lakers had poor team chemistry last season, but they were in the playoffs and made it to the second round. So chalk that up to talent over chemistry.
So we're still left with the question of what matters most: talent or chemistry? Let's look at the probably the two best teams in the league–Miami and OKC. Nah, let's look at another teams San Antonio. Of what I consider the three top teams in the league, I'd pick S.A. to have the best chemistry. During their championship seasons the Spurs had one of the best combinations of talent and chemistry I've ever seen. They have a number of stars, (Duncan, Parker, Ginobili…aging but still excellent), but they also have role players who fit in well. I watch the Spurs play, and I see a team that plays very well together. Very few bad shots or dumb plays. On paper, talent-wise they look equal to the Heat or the Thunder and have better chemistry. Yet they got whipped by the Thunder in five games in the western conference finals last year.
So then two tremendously talented teams faced off in the finals, and the Heat beat the Thunder in five games. Which really surprised me. I thought the overall talent ratio was about equal. Of course, Lebron James proved he was the best player in the league, but I thought the Thunder, with scoring machines like Durant, Westbrook, and Harden, could take them to at least six games. It was over in five.
But going into the finals, even with great individual players like James, Wade, and Bosh, I thought the Heat played better together than the Thunder. I thought the Heat would win, but I didn't think five games. But looking back over the regular season, I thought the Thunder didn't move the ball as well as other teams, and that proved fatal in the end. Maybe it was just a case of the Thunder's stars not as seasoned as the the Heat's best players. But all in all I thought the Heat had better chemistry.
So I don't know if I've answered the question as to how important team chemistry plays, but of course it does matter. While no NBA team can reach the upper stratosphere without talent, chemistry plays a major role. I don't think teams need to have superstars as the Piston's in 2004 with no scoring machine but very tough team defense won the title. But that's a rarity if you look at the league champions from the inception. Whether on offense or defense, most champions had one or two superstars. But the championship teams also played very well together. Everybody knew their roles.
But one thing possibly hurting modern teams in their quest for continued dominance is the fact that players move around a lot more than in the old days. To build team chemistry often involves the same players playing together for more than one or two years. Looking at the great Celtic teams of the fifties and sixties, a few things stand out: they had great chemistry, and the main players stayed together for more than a few years.
During the sixties, Bill Russell, Sam Jones, and John Havlicek were the big three of the Celtics. They're all HOFers, and they played together for seven seasons winning the title six of those years. One thing I noticed watching those Celtics teams that even when they didn't have the best overall talent like during their last two titles before Russell and Jones retired, they still had the best chemistry of any team in the league. That's what kept them going when other teams were breaking down: the Celtics played their game. Teamwork and tough defense earned the Celts a few more titles than what their talent suggested they should have won.
In the first decade of this century, the current Celtics again have managed to keep key players together. The current Celts big three of Garnett, Pierce, and Rondo have played together for six seasons winning one title, losing one finals, and taking last year's champs the Heat to seven games in the eastern conference finals. Although they're not playing great right now, when the current Celtics are on their game, they remind me of the old Celts. They move the ball well, hit the open shot, play tough defense and have a minimum of isolation plays ala the Lakers and Kobe.
Will the Heat be able to keep their big three together long enough to win more than a few titles? Maybe. Will they keep that chemistry going? Who knows? Would I like my team to have both great talent and good or great chemistry? Of course. But we can make a statement that average or poor chemistry i.e. poor team play and great talent can win a championship? Or come close? Yes. The Lakers team that lost to the Celtics in 1969 had poor chemistry, but West, Baylor, and Chamberlain brought the Lakers within a whisker of winning it all. (I've got another tale about game seven of that series in another column). So If I had to choose, I'd take great talent and mediocre chemistry over great chemistry and mediocre talent. Because even without great chemistry, I expect to see OKC challenging again for the title while my Bucks and Orlando will not be challenging for the title to say the least.


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Cody Farrell's phone lit up with texts as reports came in from last Friday's Eastern Region championship game.
Lake Taylor pummeled reigning four-time Group AAA, Division 5 champion Phoebus 54–0, and Farrell's friends wanted to gauge his feelings.
"My friends were asking me if we beat Mountain View [in the Northwest Region championship game], would we be scared to play Lake Taylor or would it be a blowout game," said Farrell, a North Stafford senior. "But we just kind of laugh at that. We take it as a challenge. We're definitely not scared, definitely not intimidated.
"This is the kind of game we want to play. We want to play the best. We want to beat the best to say we are the best."
The Wolverines (11–1) and Titans (13–0) meet for the first time ever in today's Group AAA, Division 5 state semifinals at North Stafford.
Lake Taylor, which is located in Norfolk and plays in the Eastern District, got North Stafford's attention with its thorough beating of the previously unbeaten Phantoms. But when asked if that outcome motivated them to perform even better in practice this week, the Wolverines scoffed at the notion.
They don't need more motivation.
Not a day goes by that the coaches and players don't think about last year's 27–26 state semifinal loss to Phoebus. The Wolverines were inches short on a two-point conversion run that would have given them the win in overtime.
"This team has been on a mission since we lost to Phoebus last year, and that was to come back and be where we are right now," North Stafford coach Joe Mangano said.
The Wolverines were all business after last week's 49–12 win over Mountain View. They were ecstatic about clinching their second straight Northwest Region crown, but the celebration was tempered because they have been focused on a much bigger goal all season.
"Last year when we won the region, we were doing back flips, doing cartwheels and throwing water on each other. After the regional championship on Saturday, it was fun, it was nice. We got the trophy, but we're not satisfied. There's a deeper focus." Mangano said. "This is where we wanted to be, and all 50 kids are locked in. The staff and the program is locked in for this game."
The Wolverines are expecting a smashmouth game with the Titans, and they know yards will come at a premium, especially on the ground. Lake Taylor has allowed only 60 rushing yards all season. That's not a typo. The Titans have combined for 189 tackles behind the line of scrimmage for a net loss of 678 yards.
Phoebus, which entered last week's game averaging more than 250 rushing yards a game, managed only 10 rushing yards on 23 carries against Lake Taylor last Friday.
"It's going to be real physical," said North Stafford senior Anthony Shegog. "Our offensive line is experienced, because they've been together for a while. Every run is not going to be a big run, but every once in a while we'll get one on them and we'll be able to take over from there."
Shegog is a big-time talent, but he has taken his game to a whole new level in the playoffs.
Mangano said he didn't want to wear out Shegog at the start of the season, but he has gradually loosened the reins on the Virginia Tech commit. Now Shegog is lining up all over the field—wide receiver, tailback, safety and on the punt return and block teams.
In two playoff games, Shegog has rushed for 341 yards and four touchdowns on only 22 carries and has also caught five passes for 89 yards and three scores.
Shegog's impact on defense—where he has knack for creating turnovers—is immense as well.
"Playoff time is crunch time. I've got to go out there and do my best," he said.
The Wolverines have big-play potential with Shegog and wide receiver Brandon Ravenel, a JMU commit, but they also know ball control will be important against the Titans. North Stafford wants to match Lake Taylor's physicality up front, and they also want to keep a Titans offense that is averaging 46.9 points per game off the field.
"We've got to play good defense. We've got to play good special teams, and then we've got to control the ball when possible and be opportunistic," Mangano said. "There are some opportunities to make plays, and when those opportunities present themselves, we have to take advantage of them. If we don't it could be a long day."
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A Kearney teen who survived a horrifying kidnapping nine years ago has spoken with NBC's Dateline about the ordeal.
Anne Sluti was kidnapped from a shopping mall parking lot and held captive for six days before finally being freed in Montana. She recently spoke to Dateline, in a report broadcast Sunday night, about what she endured back in April 2001.
When Anne arrived back in Nebraska a black eye was one sign of the physical assaults she endured at the hands of her kidnapper, Anthony Wright, also known as Anthony Zappa.
Emergency Room pictures show the bruises from her ordeal.
Anne Sluti told Dateline that Zappa would tie, chain and tape her up when they were on the move.
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My D5100 is not being recognized by the View software (latest update) installed on my PC. I've only had it a month or so, and it initially would sync and transfer photos but suddenly won't transfer files and the camera does not show up in the source device window in the update portion of the utility. Any suggestions on troubleshooting this would be helpful.Thanks!
More than likely there's something wrong in your USB subsystem, so that the software doesn't even know that the camera is there. The first thing I'd do is reboot. The second thing is to look carefully in the system viewer to see if the camera is even in the device tree. If it is, then it's time to go looking at the software. I seriously doubt the problem is in the camera, unless there's something physically wrong with the cable.And by the way, most of us use USB card readers, rather than plugging the camera itself in.
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Summary: Calculating response rates - the number of eligible sample units that cooperate in a survey -- has historically been central to survey research in the United States because of the assumption that the larger the proportion of participating sample units, the more accurate the survey estimates. Formulas for calculating rates are now standardized, but the relationship between response rates and survey quality has become much less clear.
Measuring Response Rates
Until recently, there were almost as many ways to calculate response rates as there were researchers. Response rates, cooperation rates, and completion rates were often treated as interchangeable in the literature. In the early 1980s, the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO) made the first attempt to standardize the definition of a response rate, an effort completed in the late 1990s by AAPOR with the publication of Standard Definitions: Final Dispositions of Case Codes and Outcome Rates for Surveys.
Standard Definitions clearly distinguishes between the response rate and the cooperation rate, covers household, telephone, mail, and Internet modes of administration, discusses the criteria for ineligibility, and specifies methods for calculating refusal and noncontact rates. As a result, response and nonresponse rates can now be successfully compared across surveys of different topics and organizations. In addition, these definitions and their widespread acceptance have resulted in a greater willingness of researchers to report low response rates.
Response Rates and Survey Quality
However, two factors have now undermined the role of the response
rate as the primary arbiter of survey quality. Largely due to increasing
refusals, response rates across all modes of survey administration have
declined, in some cases precipitously. As a result, organizations have
had to put additional effort into administration, thus making all types
of surveys more costly. At the same time, studies that have compared
survey estimates to benchmark data from the U.S. Census or very large
governmental sample surveys have also questioned the positive
association between response rates and quality. Furthermore, a growing
emphasis on total survey error has caused methodologists to examine
surveys - even those with acceptably high response rates--for evidence
of nonresponse bias.
Results that show the least bias have turned out, in some cases, to come from surveys with less than optimal response rates. Experimental comparisons have also revealed few significant differences between estimates from surveys with low response rates and short field periods and surveys with high response rates and long field periods. (The difficulty of determining bias by comparing survey estimates to outside measurements, however, has led to ingenious strategies. One recent study developed an internal benchmark by using the 50/50 gender split of heterosexual, married couples to gauge the accuracy of survey estimates by gender among the respondents in six different surveys. )
There is currently no consensus about the factors that produce the disjuncture between response rates and survey quality. But the evidence does suggest several rules of thumb for consumers of survey reports and for researchers.
Researchers should always include in their survey reports the response rate, computed according to the appropriate AAPOR formula (see AAPOR Response Rate Calculator here - Excel) or another similar formula fully described. Furthermore, several other measures of quality should become part of reports, especially when a response rate is low. On their side, consumers of survey results should treat all response rates with skepticism, since these rates do not necessarily differentiate reliably between accurate and inaccurate data. Instead consumers should pay attention to other indicators of quality that are included in reports and on websites, such as insignificant levels of bias, low levels of missing data, and conformity with other research findings.
More InformationThere is a rich literature on response rates and nonresponse bias. The most recent contributions can be found in the Special Issue of the Public Opinion Quarterly "Nonresponse Bias in Household Surveys" (2006). The monograph from the Second International Conference on Survey Nonresponse, Survey Nonresponse edited by Robert M. Groves, Don A. Dillman, John L. Eltinge, and Roderick A. J. Little, and published in 2002 is also a valuable reference.


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Armed robbers hit downtown Detroit liquor store, shoot clerk in leg
Updated On: Dec 13 2012 07:44:06 PM EST
Police are searching for two gunmen who robbed a popular downtown Detroit party store right off Fort Street Thursday morning.
Before the crooks left with the cash, they opened fire on the clerk working at the Happy 4 Liquor store.
The clerk's brother, Elias Saad, said his family's store has seen its fair share of crime.
"It's a tragedy. It sucks," said Saad.
Saad says they have been hit twice this year.
"He said, 'Give me your money.' So we gave them the money," said Saad.
The other gunman hit up the back office, trying to find more cash.
"They came into the office where my uncle was," said Saad. "They punched my uncle in the head. He's got a big bruise or welt. We gave him some more money."
The gunman got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.
"My brother, I guess, shouts, 'Hey, you took all our money. That's all we have,'" said Saad. "The guy screamed, 'No, you have more. I know you have more.'"
Saad says his brother told the gunmen they didn't have anymore money. The gunmen, however, didn't believe him and shot him in the leg.
Saad's brother spent the morning in surgery. Sad says he is expected to be ok.
"He broke one of his bones so he'll be in a cast at the very least," said Saad.
If you have any information about these gunmen, you are asked to call Detroit police.
--Elias Sad
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The Saint James
- Address:
30 Parking Plaza
Suburban Square
Ardmore, PA 19103Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
The Saint James
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.saintjamesphilly.com/
- Phone: (610) 649-6200
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11:30am-3:00pm
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00am-3:00pm
Dinner: Sunday & Monday, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 5:00pm-10:00pm
Friday & Saturday, 5:00pm-11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: Michael Schulson
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Whether for an impressive lunch meeting or an intimate dinner gathering, The Saint James, Suburban Square's new dining destination, is a beautiful and accommodating restaurant. Our customized private event menus offer you and your guests unparalleled culinary excellence, while our stunning dining room sets a comfortable-yet-gracious tone, with white-washed bricks and plush leather banquettes. When you plan your event with us, you can be sure that your guests will be well fed, well cared for and will leave marveled.
Simply select one of our menus, created by Executive Chef Michael Schulson and we'll do the rest – portioning the family-style spread, accommodating your needs and those of your guests and ensuring that when you arrive for your celebration, all you and your party need to do is relax and enjoy each others' company. For more information, or to begin planning your event with us, please contact Ariel Bronstein at 215.255.5829 or email@example.com
- Private Party Contact: Ariel Bronstein 2152555829x
Getting there
- Cross Street: Coulter Ave. and St. James Place
- Public Transit: Suburban Square is conveniently located to Septa's Regional Rail at Ardmore Station. Accessible by multiple bus routes along Montgomery and Lancaster Avenues.
- Parking: Public Lot
- Parking Details: There is an abundance of free parking in the multiple lots surrounding Suburban Square. The Saint James is conveniently located adjacent to the Times Building in the Courtyard.
A word from The Saint James
The Saint James is an American bistro that brings exceptional food, drinks and hospitality to Suburban Square. Featuring an affordable, contemporary menu of satisfying cuisine, The Saint James features three distinct dining areas: a bar and expansive 120-seat dining room separated by a sky-lit foyer, each outfitted with leather-trimmed seating and plush booths, fronted by floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a 50-seat landscaped outdoor patio open throughout the warm weather months. With a rustic-modern look and feel and a menu of perfectly executed American standards, The Saint James reflects the new benchmarks for excellence in restaurants: a refined neighborhood restaurant with approachable food that is simply and perfectly prepared in a stylish, welcoming setting.Continued
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The Saint James reviews from OpenTable diners
52 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food3.7Service3.9
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (28)neighborhood gem (16)good for groups (13)great for lunch (12)hot spot (9)fit for foodies (9)great for brunch (7)vibrant bar scene (7)kid-friendly (7)notable wine list (1)scenic view (1)late-night find (1)romantic (1)Show More
- Less than ExpectedChefgirlVIPDined on 11/7/2014On a return visit after quite some time, I was looking forward to enjoying a great meal with friends and a lovely evening. We found the food to be less than average, with the exception of the Flatbread which we did enjoy very much. The restaurant is very noisy and difficult to engage in a conversation between a party of three people. When asking to have our table changed due to a medical issue with loud noise... while there were many empty tables still open, we were told by a very uppity hostess "that all the tables have been reserved in advance" Really . ...OMG ....following our meal...we did have a Great Server, Jennifer , She felt sorry for the problem and brought us a lovely dessert!Special Features:
- We love the bar area!lolaVIPDined on 10/27/2014The wine pours were generous! The bar area is great. The food needs improving. The bread was stale and the special item on the menu was not very good!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hugely disappointingrgbergDined on 9/27/2014Over an hour wait for our food, then only 2 of the 3 diners received their meals and the burger order by one of us was entirely raw. Yes, it was a busy Saturday night, but one would think the restaurant would be staffed properly to handle that. Instead, everyone seemed overwhelmed and was running around frenetically. Needless to say, we won't be back.Special Features:
- Always good - why isn't it busier?Cm67Dined on 9/24/2014Have been to St. James 2x in the past two weeks, and probably 10 times overall. Each time the food is very good. It's not over the top great, but it never disappoints. I cannot figure out why it isn't more crowded. I have had the flat breads, the chicken, various salads - all good. Burgers also look good. The service is always pretty good as well. The only problem is the noise level, which can be high. Last time we went we were seated near the service bar in the front of the restaurant, and the staff decided to dump the silverware and put it away in drawers, very noisily and it took a while. I asked the young man who sat us to ask the staff to try to lower the level of the noise, and they were happy to oblige. Good response!Special Features:
- FoodieDined on 9/21/2014This was our second time at the St. James for brunch. Great breakfast and lunch options Love that they give you an individual coffee press for the coffee. Great outdoor seating ! Only disappointment was service. Food came before the coffee - had to ask for a few things twice. Maybe an off day for the server. Definitely recommend!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrible serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 9/19/2014This was the second time in a row we had scattered, slow service. It was a Thursday night, so not a peak night. I noticed the same problems the last time we were there, the restaurant seems to be short staffed. Our waiter had tables inside and outside, which just doesn't make sense. My husband ordered steak frites, well done. It came out medium rare, so he asked to have it cooked more. It was a very long time before it came back, and then he cut it open- medium rare. The food was good, but not great, and we won't be back.Special Features:
- Flowers13VIPDined on 9/3/2014I have eaten here before and really enjoyed it! This time we ordered mussels and they were horrible! Taste was bad & we sent them back!! Really a disappointment! The spaghetti and clams that we ordered was very good but only had 6 clams! I thought there should be more! The server was very accommodating!Special Features:
- Outdoors is niceJimfromtheburbsDined on 8/28/2014We (5 of us) chose to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. We liked the jazz combo, and our service was good too... on top of nice food choices.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 8/23/2014not very good. had a problem with wine charge. the food should be better.Special Features:
- Great foodYellbyVIPDined on 8/18/2014Always a great meal. Easy to find healthy choices. I love to eat outside in the courtyard.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome outdoor sceneParisStephDined on 8/18/2014Awesome vibe- fun place! Food wasn't great but it's edible. Still recommend for the ambianceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TravelerVIPDined on 8/17/2014Like it for outside eating, food is just ok. Salmon was overdone, mussels were good. Too much noise for inside dining.Special Features:
- Overpriced for mediocre foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/16/2014It's a large restaurant, so they have tables available last minute. Outdoor seating seemed nice, but obviously it gets filled up fast on nice days. The inside was cute. The menu was far too pricey, which is fine if you're paying for quality, but the food wasn't very good. The meat was dry and the plating fell apart.Special Features:
- Flowers13VIPDined on 8/13/2014A nice surprise that the food was great!! A few months ago I was there for dinner & did not enjoy it but tonight was great! I will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, nice place.JCheeverDined on 8/8/2014We had lunch on Friday. Food was very good - avocado, cucumber soup and smoked salmon sandwich. Three of us spent 1.5 hours talking and eating and were not being rushed.Special Features:
- Great Food - Good AtmosphereOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/6/2014I love coming here for the roasted chicken entrée (I get it every time) and the white Bordeaux. My sister-in-law is a foodie and when she comes in for a visit - we always come to St. James 2/5 nights that she is here. Service workers are all nice and accommodating! They do a nice seating outside on those warm summer evenings!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not vegetarian friendlySSSSDined on 8/5/2014Although there were a few seafood and fish choices there were no vegetarian entrees offered. I've been there for lunch and they offer a delicious veggie/bean burger which they do not offer for dinner. The chef would not prepare it for us for dinner.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Getting boringHahndocVIPDined on 8/2/2014The menu is small and doesn't change. The food is good but by now, living in the neighborhood, is now redundant. It's well prepared but now doesn't invite a visceral response to the thought of going there. They used to have lobster rolls in the summer and now do not. all too much of the same. Service was ok. The place could use a kick in the rear to not be on autopilot so early in their life here on the Main Line which has a dearth of restaurants. The atmosphere is fine. It's comfortable. Just could take it up a notch.
- The following 365 reviews are from the The Saint James reviews archive.
- Four StarsOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/21/2014Good food, good service, good ambiance. Great for lunch!Special Features:
- getting therehaverforddinerVIPDined on 7/14/2014St. James has improved the noise level. The food is great for a suburban spot. had the fish tacos and kale salad. Both quite good. I've also had great appetizers during happy hour at the Bar. I would recommend this place now.
- Business LuncheonOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/11/2014Had a great booth to conduct a business lunch. Waiter was great in working around our discussion and being patient. Food was great; highly recommend the salmon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Waste of a great locationPhillyEaterDined on 7/10/2014Awful food except for the Mac and cheese. Terrible service. Great location. It took over an hour for our food to arrive and the restaurant was not busy. Manager comped us dessert and drinks. I would not go back to eat but the location is nice to sit outside and have drinks.
- Terrible service and so so goodOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 7/10/2014Our wait person was non- existent and had to go to bar ourselves to get drink order as well as check. If I could select no stars for service I would. Mussels were gritty and the only person that really took care of us was bus boy. Unfortunately this was my sister's birthday. Will not likely go back.
- Speed it up at lunchOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/9/2014The food was fresh and good, and the service was friendly, when we got it. We waited 30 minutes for our food at lunch time on a not-so-busy Wednesday at noon. I'm guessing that they were understaffed, as we saw our waitress very few times, and the manager stepped in to help clear the dishes and get us our check.
- Terrible service...CarolynDined on 7/8/2014We were seated at 7:10, our waitress took our order at 7:15. Our 2 cheeseburgers & 1 Caesar salad arrived at 7:55. Our waitress NEVER visited our table again after she took our food order. She didn't refill our sodas, never checked on us once our food did arrive...NOTHING. The kind man bussing tables offered to refill our drinks and we even asked him to bring us our check...HE deserved the tip (which was not deserved by our waitress)....so incredibly disappointed. She apologized when she brought us the check, it was the first time she had spoken to us since she took our order. The food was good and atmosphere nice but the treatment from our waitress was terrible and will certainly deter my friends and I from returning anytime soon.Special Features:
- MONDAY NIGHT DINNEROpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 6/30/2014FOUR OF US HAD DINNER THIS PAST MONDAY NIGHT. MOST OF THE PEOPLE WERE EATING OUTSIDE BUT WE CHOSE TO BE INSIDE. THE FOOD WAS VERY GOOD, THE SERVICE WAS OK. THE SERVER DID NOT INFORM THE WAITERS THAT BROUGHT OUR DINNERS WHAT ENTRES BELONGED TO WHOM SO THERE WAS CONFUSION AT THAT TIME. THE DINING ROOM NOISE WAS QUIET BECAUSE THERE WAS ONLY ONE OTHER TABLE OCCUPIED.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 6/29/2014Food and service were great! The drinks were delicious and nicely sized for the price. Would have given better score for ambience if we weren't sitting next to a screaming child and if we hadn't heard someone yelling from the kitchenSpecial Features:
- Another wonderful evening at TSJLucyVIPDined on 6/27/2014Eating outside, warm summer night, great fresh food, excellent service, the saint James delivers each and very time! Always a pleasure, a menu that is reliable and doesn't take advantage..tasty..dependable..a must!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Surprised that they are still openEasygoingDined on 6/27/2014A year ago I read the poor reviews this place was getting , but I decided to give it a try. This place is run by amateurs. Waited 20 min for appetizers, 1:30 hours for my food and when it came , it was the wrong order, but they wanted to charge me the higher price of my original order. On top of that the waitress seemed to be offended because I was annoyed by her poor service. She was lucky my wife gave her a tip, I wasn't going to give any. It's a shame this place could have been awesome. I noticed that Not Your Ordinary Joes is opening next door, so I guess and hope the Saint James will be a goner soon
- Off night?Poes27Dined on 6/27/2014The evening started with a mojito that tasted more like a gin and tonic due to the skimpy amount of mint. Our starter took a long time to come and when we inquired about it we were told it was coming and then suddenly the entrees were there. A bill was slapped on the table without the offer of dessert or coffee - which we wanted. Maybe we should have just left since that took a really long time to come as well. The management was responsive and did comp our dessert and the outdoor area is charming but I'm not sure I would rush back there. They need to find better servers if this is a recurrent theme.Special Features:
- DisappointingCK42222VIPDined on 6/24/2014Appetizer took an hour to come out. Every table around us complained that it was taking forever. Scallops were over cooked, penne wasn't hot, flatbread was tough to chew.Special Features:
- All around good experiencecitydyenrVIPDined on 6/22/2014Service was terrific with friendly and attentive waitstaff including the maître d', waiters, and bread/water guy. The food was also quite good and the ambience/room lovely. I'd definitely go again.Special Features:
- Service just OK.....DfreedVIPDined on 6/21/2014Made reservation based on recommendation of others . They did we must try the shrimp cocktail appetizer . Shrimp were large and quite good . Our waiter indicated they were out of the ribs( my first selection). Seemed odd on a Sat night at 7:15. Anyway my selection was Cobb salad with dressing on the side. It came smothered in vinegarette . My wife had salmon tartar which she enjoyed. We ordered a second round of cocktails which waiter forgot. Problem seemed to be that while we ate inside , staff had tables outside as well. This caused some of the issue. However, willing to give it another try at some point.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food just doesn't taste very goodGDMHEREDined on 6/16/2014Disappointed in the food, mine as well as my young son's. I had the kale salad, which was basically kale with a few pine nuts and a vinaigrette. So boring. I ate a few bites and asked to take the rest home; why? was I thinking it would taste better on day two? My son order linguine marinara from the kids' menu. He said it tasted funny and wouldn't eat it. Funny in this case means: it tasted salty. No other real taste to that dish, just the salt. I'd had brunch here a few weeks ago and noticed the salt then too, but I like salt, so it didn't bother my at the time. We all like the cheese plate. It was nice sitting outside. I wish the food had been better.Special Features:
- Father's Day FunAmericanDadDined on 6/15/2014A fun early dinner family outing! Prompt service to an outside table on a glorious afternoon. A few shade trees would help but otherwise nice space. Cold beer, hot food with well sized portions leading to fabulous desserts (and huge dessert portions). The negatives included slightly tough steak, very salty fries, and a limited beer list but the largest issue was the lack of shade outside!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- marlieVIPDined on 6/14/2014The outdoor dining area is just lovely in good weather. It felt like we were on vacation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great for Happy Hour or dinnerHarryandNancyVIPDined on 6/11/2014Parking is easy and free. There is a lovely outdoor seating area, and two options inside - a vibrant Bar and a relaxed dining area. You are warmly greeted by Karen - a fabulous Hostess! The bar vibe is energetic with a Happy Hour Menu. The Truffle Flat Bread is fabulous. The wings are done just right - but there are many other options including kale salad, humus, fish tacos etc. – some favorites remain consistently but the menu does change. The more traditional dining options are also great – including beef and turkey burgers, salmon, sea bass, chicken, braised short ribs, or steak frites. The wait staff is very attentive – but special kudos should be given to Jennifer who is an exceptionally friendly and efficient server.Special Features:
- saint james diningOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 6/7/2014The Saint James has improved both food and service over the past few months. This is a good thing because the space is lovely as is the location--we really need a good place to eat in Suburban Square.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 6/2/2014The outdoor area is great - but the service could be better outside - had to find someone to get a steak knife and salt and pepper - lack of attention after the meal was deliveredSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedLizanneDined on 5/31/2014We were here once before and it was great! Unfortunately this time we were literally sitting with the people next to us ( bar area) ....hate hearing others conversations. Also new menu is not as good as old . Need better (finger food/sharing )appetizers. Probably will not return :(


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Tech 1 Racing signs 17-year-old Finn
30 December 2010 – Aaro Vainio will continue to race for Tech 1 Racing in 2011 but will move up the ladder as he joins the French team's GP3 squad. Vainio claimed five podium finishes for Tech 1 in Formula Renault 2.0 and is being managed by Nicolas Todt.
In 2010, Aaro took a big step forward in his career entering car racing in the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup with Tech 1. Although he didn't reach the top step of the podium, the 17-year-old Finnish driver ended the season in 4th place with three second places at Hockenheim and Barcelona under his belt. He was also the highest-placed rookie.
Aaro became European and World Championship runner-up in his first season in the strongest Karting category.


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Cubs prospect Dan Vogelbach hoping less is more
BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter February 25, 2014 9:37PM
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Updated: March 27, 2014 6:40AM
MESA, Ariz. — Slugging prospect Dan Vogelbach's big plans for this season started with thinking small during the offseason.
So far, the results have been huge — as in 30 pounds trimmed from his 6-foot frame.
''I feel much better, looser, a lot more athletic,'' said Vogelbach, whom Baseball America ranks as the Cubs' ninth-best prospect. ''I feel I can do a lot more things I wouldn't be able to do the last couple of seasons.''
That has meant more agility around the bag at first and quicker hands on his powerful swing.
''I'm not tied up on some pitches I used to get tied up on,'' said Vogelbach, the Cubs' second-round pick in 2011, who was conservatively listed at 250 pounds last year.
The biggest upside to the dramatic downsizing might be the potential for Vogelbach to gain a firmer foothold in his long-range future with the organization.
''It's really fulfilling from tons of the coaches' and front-office people's standpoint because that's what we've talked about with this guy for the last two years,'' said Class A Daytona manager Dave Keller, who had Vogelbach for the final few weeks of last season. ''[We wanted] to get him to understand that, at some point in time in athletics, everybody has to change their body to perform. It's a huge credit to him that he made a drastic commitment to change. And the key word there is 'drastic.' ''
A big knock on Vogelbach, 21, was his lack of defensive agility, which had some projecting his future would be as a designated hitter.
''I've said all along I don't want to just be a DH,'' said Vogelbach, whose nickname is ''Vogelbomb.'' ''I want to play in the field; I want to play first base. I think this helps out with infielders having confidence in me. And it gives me more confidence around the bag, going to get balls that maybe I wouldn't go get before. And though I've been able to stay healthy throughout the years, this'll help me with that, too.''
The weight loss hasn't cost him any strength, said Vogelbach, who still looks solid.
''I got stronger as I lost weight,'' he said. ''I kept lifting, and I kept working out. I feel like I've got more power because I'm a lot looser and my hands are more free. I'm not as stiff up there.''
After hitting .284 with 19 home runs in a season that began at low-Class A Kane County and finished in the high-Class A Florida State League finals, that might mean even bigger things at the plate for the smaller Vogelbach.
''It's a huge year,'' he said. ''Every year's a huge year. . . . Last year, I had a good year; I didn't have a great year. I want to have great years. So this is a big year for me to come out and have a better year than last year.''
Vogelbach lost 15 pounds in the first six weeks after last season working with his brother, a personal trainer in Florida. And after spending November at the Cubs' facility in Arizona, he returned home and still managed to lose five to seven pounds over the holidays, he said.
''It's staying focused; it's not skipping days,'' he said. ''My brother
always says you can rest when you're dead.''
The last thing Vogelbach is doing these days is resting. If anything, all that weight loss gives him a hungrier look as he takes his next step in the Cubs' system.
''Everybody knows he can hit, and everybody loves to watch him hit,'' Keller said. ''But you get to a certain point in the minor leagues where it's not just about hitting. It's about playing the [whole] game, being able to contribute to help your team win.
''And with the transformation he's gone through, it's really cool to watch.''


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If you are looking to upgrade your home's heating and cooling features, consider using the Lux TX9600TS programmable thermostat. This digital thermostat may be stripped of some of the bonus features you find on other thermostats, but it equips itself with multi-stage heating and up to four programmable periods per day.
Programming the TX9600 is standard, and you can program each day of the week individually. There isn't a one-touch override button, so if you want to reset your schedule you either have to hit the reset button on the device, which erases the time and date, or just go in and reprogram the days individually. The thermostat does let you go from automatic to manual mode, which is a temporary temperature override feature.
If you are familiar with touchscreen technology, you know small typeface can cause a headache. The 6-inch screen on the TX9600 has large numbers and words so programming is simple for those who struggle seeing small print. The thermostat's screen is backlit for easy viewing at night. You can install this thermostat yourself, as there are installation manuals on the Lux website.
The TX9600 thermostat works on multi-stage heating but only one stage of cooling. This isn't a problem, since the majority air conditioning units on the market are only single-stage units. This single-stage cooling means the unit only has one fan speed, instead of building up speed in increments, using less energy.
While the thermostat doesn't have an override feature, there are hold and vacation features for when you are away for more than one or two days. You can program the fan with this thermostat, keeping the air in your home well ventilated.
The thermostat isn't feature-rich, but Lux makes up for this by offering a three-year warranty on the thermostat, no registration needed. The Lux website has installation and programming manuals as well as a limited number of instructional videos.
If you are someone who enjoys extra features such as Wi-Fi or humidity sensors, you might want to consider some of the higher-ranked home thermostats, but the Lux TX9600TS will still be a major upgrade for many homeowners with thermostats that you must control manually. This programmable thermostat misses few standout and intriguing features like one-touch override and multi-stage cooling, but we did find simplicity in the programming, and the large user interface makes it easy to use.
Using the thermostat to program your fan is an efficient way to keep your home free from stale air.
This thermostat is missing a lot of extra features such as Wi-Fi connectivity, multi-stage cooling and a humidity sensor.
The TX9600TS is a solid thermostat for anyone unfamiliar with programming thermostats, but not feature-filled like competing units.


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A delicious meat pie, the directions do not include the ingredients for the "pie crust" or the gravy. Feel free to use your favorite pie crust and gravy recipe. Originally, pasties were made for miners. Their wives (or mothers) used lard to make the crusts. Once the pasties were cooked, they were wrapped tightly until lunch time and easily eaten - perhaps like a warm sandwich. Now, we eat pasties smothered in gravy, using a knife & fork. I've submitted this recipe using diced chicken. Pasties can be made with diced or ground meat, with chicken, beef, fish or vegetarian - the choice is yours. Be creative! If you ever have a chance to visit Michigan, Up North, I highly recommend stopping in one of the many pasty shops to try the real thing! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this recipe.
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Can you look at the colours in the flag of your country?
What do the colours mean?
Are there any other countries with the same colours?
Why do countries have the same colours?
Why is red so popular?
When you look at other flags which colours appear the most?
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Guilty pleas on four felonies.
23-year-old Michael S. Uptain of Plattsmouth will be sentenced March 16th. Uptain pled guilty to three of four counts in one case and to one of two counts in another case as part of a plea agreement.
Uptain had been arrested October 30th for stealing 70 methadone tablets, a prescription drug, from Ed Smalley of Plattsmouth at Smalley's residence nine days earlier. Uptain was originally charged with possession of a controlled substance and obtaining a controlled substance by fraudulent means for that incident. Uptain pled guilty to the possession charge, a Class IV Felony.
(Smalley is the individual who lost part of both legs in December of 2007 when he was struck by a pickup truck equipped with a snowplow southwest of Plattsmouth.)
The day after Uptain's arrest, Uptain grabbed a female jail deputy in the Cass County Jail in an escape attempt. Cass County Chief Deputy County Attorney Colin Palm said Uptain overpowered her as they were passing through a doorway and at one point, maneuvered himself behind her and grabbed her around the throat and head. He then pulled her to a desk, took some keys, and with the keys pressed against her head, took her down some stairs, said Palm.
The jailer told Palm that Uptain made several statements that indicated his intent to escape. Another jail deputy came upon the incident and helped subdue Uptain. (Palm told Cassgram the incident was out of view of the cameras in the jail.)
As a result of that incident, Uptain pled guilty to 3rd degree assault of a peace officer (Class IIIA Felony), strangulation (Class IV) and attempted escape (Class IV). A Class II Felony of being a confined person committing an offense against another person was dropped as part of the plea agreement.
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Getting to know the Faculty and Deans "FASST"
November 14, 2014
What is that professor really like? Who is Associate Dean Beattie? Although students, professors and deans spend many hours in the law school together, sometimes they don't really get to know one another very well.
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Philip J. Fulton Law Office Moot Court Honor Round
The teams of third-year Capital Law students Randall Carey and Ryan Spitzer, and Corrine Conard and Jordan Rauch, squared off in a well-argued Philip J. Fulton Law Office Honor Round for the Fall National Moot Court team Wednesday evening.
Regional Round of 65th Annual NYC Bar National Moot Court Competition a Success
November 11, 2014
Capital University Law School hosted one of the regional rounds of the 65th Annual New York City Bar Association National Moot Court Competition on November 15 and 16, 2014, in the Franklin County Common Pleas Courthouse.
First Annual Esther H. Brocker Award
November 10, 2014
The Esther H. Brocker Award and scholarship memorialize the outstanding accomplishments of the Law School's first female graduate, Esther H. Brocker, L'26.
Capital Law Students Help Kids in Foster Care
November 4, 2014
"I took the FYAC clinic course because it allowed me to not only learn more about child welfare law, but also provided an opportunity to actually make a difference in the lives of former foster care youth."
Congratulations to Graduates Who Passed the Ohio Bar Exam
October 31, 2014
We are delighted to congratulate the Capital University Law School graduates who passed the July administration of the Ohio Bar Exam!
CapLaw Graduate Runs 51 Marathons in 11 Years
October 29, 2014
Running 26.2 miles for a marathon may sound like a challenge to some but imagine running a marathon in all 50 states plus Washington, DC. Capital Law School graduate, Jeff Smith, L'02, did just that.
Three Inducted into Law School Hall of Honor
October 20, 2014
On Thursday, October 23, 2014, Capital University Law School will induct Brian A. Freeman, Roberta S. Mitchell, and the YMCA of Central Ohio into the Capital University Law School Hall of Honor.
Putting a TV Show to the Test of Reality
October 10, 2014
Capital University Law Professor Susan Looper-Friedman viewed the show, "How to Get Away With Murder," and offered her "Top 5 Ways Professor Annalise Keating is Not Like Any Real Law Professor."
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» Calcium
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Imagine not being able to hold your newborn grandson in your arms. Or not being strong enough to take a walk with your friends on a beautiful day. Unfortunately, this is a reality for more than 50 percent of people who lose much of their independence after sustaining a hip fracture resulting from osteoporosis, or brittle bones, according to the National Osteo-porosis Foundation.
As you age, your risk for developing osteoporosis increases, which is why you need to get the right blend of nutrients and activity to keep your bones strong. Mix together the following powerful ingredients to create a winning recipe for strong bones:
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Genetic Variants and Phenotypic Characteristics of Patients With T2DM (GenVarT2DM)
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Recruitment status was Active, not recruiting
Recruitment status was Active, not recruiting
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Tritton AX 720 Gaming Headset Review
Published in Headsets, Reviews | Written by Chris
The Tritton AX 720 gaming headset is a 7.1 surround sound headset that features immersive 3D directional audio, separate game and voice controls, as well as deep bass and crisp highs. Based on the description, the Tritton AX 720 should prove to be absolutely brilliant and well worth the £130 price tag. Let's find out…
Which Apple iPad should you choose?
Published in Articles, Guides | Written by Matt
If you're looking to purchase an Apple iPad, there are a few things you need to consider. Are you going to really notice the Retina Display, use the upgraded 5-megapixel camera or use the new 4G connectivity? If you answered no to any of those, then you might want to take a look at this guide on choosing the right iPad.
Far Cry 3 trailer reveals exciting new features and story
Published in Gaming News, News | Written by Matt
Despite not being released until September, Ubisoft have released the new Far Cry 3 gameplay trailer, which reveals some exciting new features as well as a new story.
Draw Something creators, OMGPOP, bought by Zynga
Published in Gaming News, News | Written by Matt
Now, we're going to presume that you've heard of that insanely popular game that's been getting all sorts of publicity recently. It's called Draw Something, for those of you who have been living under a rock for the last month or so. Well, Draw Something now appears to be owned by Zynga, who have bought out the pictionary-styled game's creator OMGPOP.
The new Angry Birds Space trailer is here!
Published in Gaming News, News | Written by Matt
Angry Birds is one of the most popular smartphone games at the moment, with a monumental amount of downloads totalling over 700 million since its initial release in 2009. Rovio have released the new trailer for Angry Birds Space ahead of the March 22nd release, check it out below.
Call of Duty Elite making its way to iPad and Android
Published in Gaming News, News | Written by Matt
Thanks to the extremely popular mobile version of Call of Duty Elite, for iOS and Android, a tablet version is now in the works according to Activision.
Microsoft confirm that Xbox 720 won't launch at E3 2012
Published in News, Technology News | Written by Matt
For those of you who were looking forward to possibly getting your hands on an Xbox 720 this year, might be a little disappointed because Microsoft have just confirmed that the Xbox 720 won't be launching until some point in 2013.
Samsung Galaxy Note Review
Published in Reviews, Tablets & Smartphones | Written by Matt
We've got the Samsung Galaxy Note to review for you today. Samsung say that it's the "Ultimate on-the-go device" and to say that it is powerful is probably the biggest understatement this year. The Galaxy Note sports a gigantic 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED display, a 1.4GHz dual-core processor and takes stunning photos and video with its 8MP Full HD 1080p camera.
Battlefield developer hints at Xbox 720 specs
Published in Gaming News, News | Written by Matt
With quite a number of rumours floating around the web, regarding the Xbox 720, it comes as no surprise that there's now another rumour.
BenQ XL2420T Monitor Review
Published in Monitors and TVs, Reviews | Written by Matt
We're back with another offering from BenQ. This time it's in the form of the BenQ XL2420T 24-inch LED backlit high-performance gaming monitor. BenQ state that it's perfect for competitive FPS games and has been co-developed with Counter-Strike legends, so we're expecting great things from the XL2420T. Let's take a closer look…


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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
I had a remarkable dream last night.
" Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?" ~ e.a. Poe~
Within each one of us there is another whom we do not know. He (she) speaks to us in dreams and tells us how differently he sees us from how we see ourselves. When, therefore, we find ourselves in a difficult situation, to which there is no solution, he can sometimes kindle a light that radically alters our attitude, the very attitude that led us into the difficult situation."
Carl Jung (1875-1961)
6 comments:
- Karyn Bernard (French Charming) said...
I rarely remember my dreams...I wonder what that means?
Thanks for the visit Sweet Friend!
- November 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM
- Chef E said...
Hubby never remembers his dreams either- I however write really good stories and poetry from them!
- November 16, 2010 at 12:52 PM
- Madeline's Album said...
My latest dreams are about going back to my childhood home. Not sure what the significance of that is. Have a blessed day. Madeline
- November 16, 2010 at 2:34 PM
- The 4 Bushel Farmgal said...
I, also, very rarely remember my dreams. But the few that I do remember are very interesting.
- November 16, 2010 at 5:17 PM
- Paxie Panicker said...
If I wake up too early and then go back to bed, I remember them. They usually involve people in my past or a past event. This does give me insight into why they are there and especially what they are doing.
However, the other morning, Michelle Obama was in Kmart working. I was there and had trouble caring stuff outside. There was a party going on and I ended up cleaning pecan pie off the floor. This one made no sense!!!
Unless I'm trying to clean up the government in my dreams LOL
- November 17, 2010 at 1:14 AM
- Jan Ely said...
Your photo reminds me of the art of Andrew Goldsworthy. I used to remember my dreams until I woke up in an empty nest--what the heck does that mean?
- November 17, 2010 at 9:23 PM


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This heart uses Watercolours, glow in the dark Kreinik, and Sparkle Rays for a very citrus color scheme. In scanning, the Sparkle Rays bleached out completely. The pattern has three rows Tent Stitch in square and rectangular blocks.
The background is stitched in T Stitch using Kreinik #4. This thread is very fine, so it leaves a hint of color and a sparkle.
This heart uses another pattern of square blocks, this time grouped in sets of four. The square blocks are outlined in dark violet Very Velvet and the background is an extremely pale blue, all in Tent Stitch.
The squares are filled with Diagonal Mosaic, with the upper left and lower right using a blue-green Gloriana (deep blues sea). The upper right and lower left use a light blue Elegance.
The lower left heart is stitched in linenfold, a stitch which uses a combination of straight (wider stripes) and diagonal (narrow stitches). I used a dark red-violet Pebbly Perle for the narrow stripes and alternated Neon Rays and Kreinik ribbon for the wide stripes.
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The last heart is stitched in Trianglepoint using Dinky Dyes silk and Flair I dyed myself. This background is also T Stitch but made with Petite Very Velvet, making a more solid background.
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Friday 1 July 2011: Sunset over Brierley Hill....
Tomorrow I start the repairs to Mrs BM's Rover 25, we bought it back and they have paid out the insurance money.
I have found two doors and a door mirror, but we had to buy a new Sill from the main dealer at an extortionate cost.
I am off to get the consumables to repair the body, Filler, paint, Primer and all the rest of the stuff.
Good thing I was in the Trade about 30 years ago.
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