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Are you looking for the perfect spring break destination that doesn't require you to cross the border? Some college students prefer to plan spring break that doesn't need a passport, and if so, spring break in South Padre Island Texas is one of the top choices. This affordable destination is known not only for its gorgeous beaches, but also for its nightlife, outdoor concerts, and parties that start early and go late. When you choose South Padre spring break rentals, you will not only be getting great accommodations at an affordable price, but you'll also be close to the action.
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During spring break in South Padre there are many options for partying, but don't forget about soaking up the beach atmosphere too. Popular options include joining a dolphin watching tour, spending a day fishing, or going on a sunset horseback riding tour. From kiteboarding to surfing and sunbathing to falling asleep in the shade, there are so many ways to enjoy the sand and surf in South Padre. All of these choices for water sports make South Padre a great destination for groups of friends that want to try new adventures together.
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After a day spent dancing to top music acts at the outdoor concerts, you might need a nap before heading back out at night. Spring break in South Padre really heats up after sunset, and once you find that second wind, there are plenty of options for nightlife along this buzzing coastline. Each nightclub will offer its own incentives and themes, so be sure to check out the daily schedule. Popular nightclubs in South Padre include Boomerang Billy's, Chaos, Club Pelican West, Mooncussers, Quarterdeck Club, Coconuts, and more. South Padre spring break rentals all offer great access to these nightlife options.
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Posted: Saturday, July 27th 2013 at 1:56pm
Ga. teen pleads guilty to killing younger sister
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PERRY, Ga. (AP) - A middle Georgia teenager has pleaded guilty to killing her 12-year-old sister and setting fire to their house in hopes of covering up the crime.
The Telegraph of Macon reports (http://bit.ly/16ikXri) 18-year-old Carmen Collins was sentenced to life in prison Friday after she pleaded guilty to malice murder and arson charges in the July 2012 slaying in Kathleen, about 25 miles south of Macon.
Prosecutors say the teenager shot her younger sister, India Ja'Nai Collins, six times with her father's gun while chasing her through the house. Prosecutors say Collins was running away from home and got angry when her younger sister tried to stop her and threatened to call their parents.
Collins was arrested in Columbus two days after the killing. She was scheduled to stand trial in August.
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Say what brah? At least Atanicoo's back.
Say what brah? At least Atanicoo's back.
You heard me.
Oh how glorious it would have been to see Mr. Pohan atop that toll booth.
Seldom I would be down to throw up some 'Free Shred' signs with ya (if I was back home). Great excuse to get wasted and burn a day, but I don't think that Mr. Pohan would appreciate it, haha. Maybe if we caught him on his way out with bail.... my heart says that it would be great to buy Shred-incarnate a beer. But my mind says, A) that is a bit creepy, and more importantly B) Corey Pohan might be a d*ckhead.
For the record, as fun as this is to follow, Pohan ain't Shred. Extending the legend of the Shred is good fun, but I just don't know how it would be realistically possible for Mr. Pohan to be him.
This whole thing got started by Gaff killing some time since he can't surf. And we're still gobbling it up. But for some reason Paulie gets sh*t on for continuing to spin the yarn?
But he's also SJB? If anything, the logical conclusion would be that he is ZaGaffer.
Personally I believe that spending untold days of our lives on a forum mired in the social dynamics of cyberspace leads to shame and or guilt, on some subconscious or conscious level, thus preventing people from making multiple accounts. But hey, keep the conspiracy theories going.
Slashdog you are a champion.
you're fawning over this guy. it's sad.
don't be afraid guys. say it loud and say it proud. your parents won't hate you if you come out of the closet.
as for me? i'm gonna look up his tight little package mamacita and console her, in a creepy way.
I assume this all happened because this was a somewhat viral youtube video and has already gotten national media attention. Pretty sure any PD or processor showed the judge the video and they probably know that this is a self defense case and nothing will come of it. New Jersey will throw the book at him for escaping police custody... That is a BIIIIIIG no no. Knocking out so big gay freak for rolling up on you in Manhattan is just another day in the city. Anyonw watching that video can see that home boy thought, man, it's 2014, I can do what I want and say what I want.... But dont EVER, and I mean EVER get within the Shred's comfort zone unless he invites you. Anything within three feet and you are going to get POwned. We all know that.
but on another note shred deserves a movie,documentary,and a written biography of his tales at sea.i heard he doesn't duck dive,he whale dives,and when it comes to barrels he calls it shooting the womb
There's almost no way Shred puts up 4 bones on the bench. I'll explain later. I'm an avid supporter of him as you all know but accuracy must be portrayed.
Btw- want to see shred do 4bones- take a trip to Belmar, he is there every night that starts with a 'T' - doing bench offs with the guys. Tuesday night, Thursday night, Tomorrow night and Tonight (sometimes I can spell, spicoli lol)
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The Actiwatch is a waterproof, nonintrusive, sleep-wake activity monitor worn on the wrist of a crewmember. The device contains a miniature uniaxial accelerometer that produces a signal as the subject moves. The data are stored in nonvolatile memory within the Actiwatch until they are downloaded for analysis.
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In the world we live in there really is an app for almost everything – including to check your hearing.
While you should always consult your doctor if you're concerned about your hearing, here are some apps that claim to be able to test your hearing on your phone or tablet.
SafeNoise: This app helps educate you about the dangers of loud noises.
Play It Down: This app provides a test for your hearing. http://www.playitdown.org/
Hearing Check: This app will help you test your hearing by having you enter numbers on your keyboard after you hear them. http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/your-hearing/look-after-your-hearing/check-your-hearing/take-the-check.aspx
Hearing Test: This app features a hearing test from the Better Hearing Institute. http://www.nowihear.com/
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Cledan Mandri-Perrott is a Senior Consultant with IP3 in Washington, DC. He is an expert in the development of PSP structures and regulatory frameworks in the water sector and has worked in a number of countries throughout Eastern Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Prior to joining IP3, Mr. Mandri-Perrott was an independent consultant and served as a Director of a local joint venture company for an international water operator for a three-year management contract in Trinidad and Tobago. Recently Mr. Mandri-Perrott served as the Project Manager for the privatization of Tallinn Water Company in Tallinn, Estonia, valued at over US$75 million, where he was responsible for the design of the privatization structure and implementing the transaction. In addition to his work in Tallinn, Mr. Mandri-Perrott has been involved as transaction adviser for water PSP arrangements in Nepal, Nicaragua, Bulgaria, Uzbekistan, Argentina and Chile amongst others.
The following article provides a brief overview of the basic principles that should be considered when designing a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. A successful transaction or contract will be judged by a mix of factors, ranging from an effective design structure to a program that manages the risk and complexity of the change that is envisaged and ensures real sustainability in the long term.
I. Introduction
The implementation of an international competitive process for the selection of an international operator to be engaged under any type of PPP contract is a complex exercise. It demands careful, thought-out, and elaborated methodologies that adhere to the following fundamental principles to ensure a successful outcome:
- The use of project management disciplines to provide a framework for overall control of the process and to monitor progress;
- A flexible application of these disciplines to match the culture and environment in which they are being used;
- Broad but systematic methodologies to provide "road maps" in each of the key areas to be covered under the PPP contract; and
- The effective use of change management techniques.
Managing any PPP transaction or contract is a high profile activity vis-à-vis the general public, the political environment and potential bidders / operators. Thus, managing risk and implementing change will be the key factors that determine the success of the program as a whole.
In addition, once an operator has been selected, it is important that the operator is monitored and the benefits achieved through the PPP contract are maintained over time and communicated to stakeholders. The regulatory function plays a critical role in this and therefore the ability to sustain the change following the completion of the transaction will be critical. Major cultural, organizational, legal and institutional change is required to ensure that the potential benefits of PPP are achieved in both the short and longer term.
The diagram above shows a series of 'bubbles' that illustrate the inter-related aspects of any given PPP arrangement. In each bubble the main change imperatives in any given transaction are represented. The overall approach to the implementation of a successful and sustainable PPP arrangement should be designed to address these dominant change imperatives.
II. Six Guiding Principals
1. Design the contract to deliver a balanced risk profile between Government & the Private Operator
A successful contract will balance the risk between the Government and the operator. When PPP arrangements are designed in a manner that allocates project risks to that party best placed to handle that risk, they provide greater purpose and clarity for everyone involved - from government to potential bidders - regarding the desired outcomes and benefits. However, it is also critical to clearly communicate the outcomes and benefits to the key stakeholders.
Rigorous risk management is important throughout the life of the contract, as the costs to Government of not implementing the best strategy or having a failed PPP strategy will be extremely high - not only politically, but also to customers and to the economy as a whole. Risks must be defined and addressed continuously.
2.Win the commitment of critical stakeholders and operators
The implementation of the PPP project must be thoroughly and skilfully presented and marketed within Government, to the utility management, staff and labor, to the labor sector generally, and to the public-at-large. The benefits of reform and privatization must be developed and well presented if they are to be understood and accepted by all stakeholders. The success of the reform and PPP exercise will be greatly enhanced by successful marketing of the concepts involved. In addition, the commitment of potential bidders / operators will need to be gained and the design of the structure, its transparency and overall management (during and post transaction) will have a critical bearing in an operator's decision to participate in any PPP arrangement.
3.Develop a strong contract between Operator and Government
Sustainability of the transaction is of paramount importance. For Government's objectives to be met and for the operator to perform adequately, the 'rules of the game' need to be set. Clarity of roles and responsibilities between the parties are essential ingredients to achieve long and sustainable results.
4. Drive the Bidding Program
Change must be introduced at a pace that the marketplace can accommodate, maximizing buy-in at all levels in order to minimize the risk of failure. The process of developing buy-in will also involve consultations with Bidders at the beginning (when designing the structure of the transaction) and during contract development, and procurement.
5. Demonstrate improved service delivery in terms of customers and infrastructure
The key objective of the introduction of the private sector in the infrastructure sectors is generally to meet Government's policy objectives of:
- Improvement, quality, cost and access to infrastructure, and
- Ensuring the financial viability of infrastructure at minimum cost to Government
Clearly, in meeting the above objectives, Government will have a positive social and economic impact.
6. Sustain change to deliver long term benefits
All the levers (processes, fairness, transparency of process, international best practice, stakeholder participation, regulation) must be used to embed the changes into the privatization to ensure that benefits continue to be delivered and the changes sustained after the transaction has been completed.
III. Conclusion
In conclusion, this short article provides an overview of the main factors or change imperatives that are typical in any given PPP transaction. The diagram represents the different aspects that constitute a successful PPP arrangement, ranging from a balanced bid and contract design that allocates risks fairly between the parties, to gaining commitment from different stakeholders including the bidders and potential operators, all the way to ensuring sustainability of the proposed PPP structure through the regulatory and legal environment in place.


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Discover tricks for having happy thoughts at night and avoiding nightmares
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It's simple: Anything that could cause indigestion—cheese, spicy foods, a big meal—makes you stir more, meaning you have a better shot of remembering that nightmare. "The rule of thumb is that you need to wake up within five minutes of having a dream to recall it," says Dr. Ware. For rest that's more peaceful all around, eat dinner at least two hours before bedtime, and choose nighttime snacks wisely (read: no Haagen-Dazs if you're lactose intolerant). Since caffeine can have the same disruptive effect, it's best to cut off your coffee intake post-2 p.m. too.


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Method #1: convert and download
1. right-click a folder
2. click "Download"
3. you'll find the number of files after waiting a few seconds. Sometimes, Google doesn't show the number of files and you should try again
4. click "Cancel".
If Google doesn't show the number of files, there's another way:
Method #2: move to
1. open the folder
2. repeatedly scroll down until you reach the end the folder. You can use the End key
3. select all the files using Shift+A
4. click "More" and "Move to"
5. click "Cancel".
"Move to" doesn't count the files from subfolders.
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Method #3: folder view
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This is My Driver!!!
I spent most of last winter hitting
all sorts of Drivers
Then All the Big Names were Ready
To launch New Drivers for Spring 2013
I Was looking forward to hitting
The New Ping G25
I went to a Demo Day & Really had a blast
Ping Cobra Cleveland Nike Callaway and so on
The Ping and Cobra were the best for me
The Pro there suggested I try the G20 9.5 stiff
I had my heart set on the G25
Within a Few Swings I knew this was the Club for me
Most of the time I Really do hit them long and straight!
250-270 these are big numbers for me
a bit high in launch but I'm working on that
It has a really great sound as well
& we All like to hear that
I cant say enough good things about the Ping G20
Give it a try
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Ping G20 Driver Editor Review
Editor Review by: dlygrisse
Tested-Ping G20
10.5 loft
R flex TFC 169D shaft
Ping ID8 grip
Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that optimizes the center of gravity position to generate high launch and low spin. The G20′s large, variable-thickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases MOI for maximum forgiveness
The 460cc clubhead is made fromTi 8-1-1, a lighter, lower-density alloy. Ti 8-1-1′s high strength-to-weight ratio allows for additional weight to be strategically placed for increasing the MOI on both the vertical and horizontal axes. Weight savings from varying wall thicknesses in the crown and body are positioned to optimize performance and durability.
Pros: Great looking club head that sits very square at address, muted dark grey color with a confidence inspiring head size that offers a fairly large "foot print", with a high launch and low spin all at reasonable price for a new to the market club.
Cons: Ping still does not offer adjust-ability in their drivers and woods, if you want a highly workable club this may not be the choice for you. I also question whether or not the average golfer needs a 45.75″ driver.
Bottom Line: This is a really solid modern driver that will appeal to a wide variety of players, if you want forgiveness, high launch and plenty of distance just find the right shaft and loft and I think you will have a hard time finding a better club.
Tester Review:
Look: When the box arrived I couldn't wait to get to the range to give it a test drive, I can usually tell within two to three swing whether I am going to like a driver or not, and this did not disappoint. I will say I have been a Ping fan for many years and generally like their stuff, however I am quick to dismiss equipment from anyone if it doesn't fit my game.
The first thing I noticed was that it set dead square, the dark grey head color really appealed to me and the crescent moon alignment aid was a nice change from the full moon on many previous Ping drivers. The shaft is a little busy looking, bright red and gray colors with the Ping logo watermarked in the paint scheme, not something that really distracts me…overall a really good looking club that comes with a nice looking headcover to boot. The one thing you notice when looking at the sole is the large weight pad hanging off the back edge of the club, this is not noticeable at address and definitely adds to the high launch you receive from this club.
The head shape is a very classic modern look (if there is such a thing) with a very symmetrical shape that has no weird angles or shapes going on. It does have a much larger footprint than the Ping G10 I used to play, however the face depth is a little deeper than some clubs of this nature, like the Callaway Diablo Octane I have been playing. Overall I have no complaints about the look, it is the kind of club that appeals to me when shopping for a new driver.
Performance/Playability: If you want a club that launches high and flies straight then this might be the ticket, I noticed immediately the ball seemed to jump off the face and really get up in the air. At first I was concerned it was going too high and I was losing distance and getting no roll, but I soon figured out this club offers the proverbial high launch low spin type of shot that most golfer aspire to obtain.
The one thing I had to adjust to was the fact the ball didn't curve much at all. I am used to aiming at the right side of the fairway and drawing the ball back to the middle, I soon found that for my stock drive if I aimed to the right the ball took off right and just stayed there. My first few drives on the course ended up on the right edge of the fairway or a few yards into the rough.
My first round on the course I played at time when the course was mostly empty and I could play several balls a hole, I hit several really long drives (for me) and some that were about average for me, overall I was happy with the distance, BUT the moment I knew I had a winner was on a long par 5 playing into a pretty stiff breeze and I hit a high bomb dead into the wind that hit an up slope that I usually have a hard time hitting when there is no wind, in my mind I 1/2 expected the ball to back up when it hit the ground, however the ball bounded forward about 15 yards. Not a career drive but a really solid one into the wind and a little extra roll with a high launch.
The club is forgiving as expected, shots low on the face still get adequate carry and heel and toe hits still get decent distance and dispersion, quite frankly I haven't played too many 460 cc drivers that aren't forgiving and this one sure doesn't disappoint.
Workability-this is not the most workable club ever, as I said it likes to fly straight and high…..I know Bubba Watson can bend it with this club but I'm not Bubba….:rolleyes: Personally for most players I feel this is a good thing, and if you have the ability to curve it both ways you can certainly do so, you just might have to pay a little extra attention to making sure you get the face opened or closed the appropriate amount. My misses tended to be straight pushes and pulls, but mostly pushes since I tend to aim right and try to draw it back to the middle.
Feel: The initial sound off the clubhead is a little tinny, not a loud clank like some of the square drivers or a few from Cobra that actually hurt my ears but definitely not muted. Solid hits feel…well solid and miss hits feel as expected…you know you mishit it but the distance is still good as with most modern clubs. The shaft has a high balance point which I assume helps compensate for the slightly heavier head on this club, it had a different feel than most drivers I have used recently, it took me a few swings to get used to the feel, but once I got acclimated it gave me the feeling of easy power.
Bottom Line: This club is going in my bag, I am not even considering bringing my old driver to the course, high launch, straight flight….what's not to like, plus it looks really stylish in my black Ping 4-Under sitting alongside my I15′s. In all seriousness the only reason I could think of not to give this club a look is if they just don't have a shaft available that you like, you just have to have a white clubhead or you just have to have an adjustable club. Grab the G20, get fitted and head to the course….in my humble opinion you will NOT be disappointed.
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This is My Driver!!!
me and my buddy hit the course and out of no were he brought up that he had a spare driver if I wanted to use to play this round, my guess was I was going to like it and he would try to sell it to me so I told him no thanks, I usually average a little less that 200 yards on my drives since I tend fade my ball, so after a few holes I said what the heck let me try it, and oh boy was I surprised I was straight down the middle and almost 240 yards I thought it was a lucky shot but sure enough hole after hole I was hitting the longest straightest drives ever. so long story short I bought the club and now I own a ping G20 and couldn't be happier.
I purchased the G20 driver (10.5, reg flex) last year to complement my set of G20 irons and I must say, I have not been disappointed. As a fairly high (21) handicapper, my inconsistency is my main problem. Sometimes I drive the ball fairly well but play my irons poorly, or sometimes I have a shocker off the tee but I strike my irons pure (or as pure as I can, anyway!).
Recently though I've really been putting the hours in at the range, refining my swing and I've started to see the benefit. Up until last week, I'd been focusing mainly on my irons (particularly the scoring clubs) because they seemed to be the clubs that I was having the most difficulty with. The other day however, I took the G20 driver out for a hit and all I can say is "WOW!!!" (I won't say what I actually exclaimed at the time as there may be kids on here!). I have never hit my driver that far and that was just at the range with 75-80% balls!
I went out to my course last night after work just to play the back nine and my first tee shot (admittedly with a slight following breeze and a kind bounce) ended up 297 yards from where I was standing! For the first time ever on the tenth, my second shot was a 3/4 sand wedge, where normally I'd be taking an 8 or 9 iron at the very least. Playing back down the 11th into the breeze, the distance wasn't quite so far, but still around the 260 yard mark. Later on in the round, I hit another drive 276 yards! I'm not a big hitter by any means, so I'm amazed to be generating those kinds of distances. This is a great club.
Like the reviewer above, the only real issues I had were with my alignment. If I was aiming right, then the ball would go straight and end up off to the right of the fairway. Aiming straight down the middle helps and as long as you give it a nice swing, the club does the rest for you. You can almost feel how 'neutral' the ball is as it takes off from the clubface. The noise it makes on a good hit is sublime too – maybe a bit loud for some people, but for me it makes a really satisfying 'CRACK', just to let that ball know exactly what you think of it.
Now, I'm not suggesting that this club is the best out there, or that I wouldn't get similar results with any other driver, but it just seems to me to be so….EASY to hit! I couldnt even count the number of times I chuckled to myself as I walked the course yesterday. If anyone had heard me they'd have had me locked up in a secure unit!
I don't really know what my spin numbers are but I heard a lot of great things about this driver and took a chance. I play in Okinawa Japan where the fairways are very narrow so you need something very forgiving. Let me tell you this is that driver! Consistent drives ranging 280-290. I have the 9.5 w/ Tour-stiff shaft. I play Titleist clubs but I couldn't deny this one is definitely more consistent then my 913 D2.
I was looking for a driver in the $200 range and Dick's had the G20 for just that. I want straight to the driving range and I was very happy with the results. The guys I play with are going to be shocked with my drives this Saturday. I was always the shortest driver in the group but things have changed! Gonna win some skins this weekend
I tried just about all the drivers within 'my' price range but was not happy with any of them until I tried the G20. From get go it felt solid and I liked how I could sense where the head was through my backswing. This gave me confidence.
I ended up with 10.5 loft with a stiff shaft and although I was initially concerned about having too much loft (coming from a 9deg driver), I've found the extra loft has not only made the club more forgiving, I am getting the same if not more distance.
I have to agree with the guys comments above, this thing is just dead straight. It seems to have killed my natural draw but I don't mind. The high straight shots I'm getting are spectacular. (That said, by opening and closing the club face I have managed to fade and draw when really needed.)
I just picked up a G20, 10.5 S-tour shaft for $199 @ Dicks. Last year I bought g15 irons and absolutely love them. This year is driver time. I really thought I would be walking out with a TM or Cobra, but after hitting the G20, DAMN!!!!!! The numbers do not lie! Lower spin #'s, 10-12 degree takeoff and a high, straight ball flight. Cannot wait until the snow is gone her is No. IL so I can get out and hit this monster!!!
I`d like to know the total club weight of the Ping G20
I recently bought this club at a local golf store, clearance sale!!! 9.5 stiff flex with the tour shaft. At first I was worried about hitting with a tour shaft, but the salesman who is used to seeing my swing and etc, convinced me its the one. I took it to the range, after about 50 balls, it clicked!!! I began bombing it long and straight, longer than my RBZ!!! I usually have a high ball flight, this did the trick and brought it down a bit. Now i"m hitting a nice mid trajectory ball and getting more distance. Love it!!
After an exhaustive search for a new driver, and test driving everything from Callaway to Cobra to TM I found the Ping G20 to be the best available. I picked up my new 9.5 tour stiff last weekend and its terrific. Launches high, straight and long – runs out great which is what I was looking for to get some more distance. Plus it looks great. Highly recommend this club – how can you argue with long and ridiculously straight.
Just got my G20 8.5 with the PING tour shaft. It performed just as good as the Anser model on the computer at PUETZ. (plus I saved 150 on the price). Filthy long.
One does not "hit the ball further", but one can hit the ball "farther". Think: FARther for physical distance and FURther for figurative or symbolic distance. "He further stated that he had hit his ball straight", and "He was looking for his ball farther ahead than he really hit it".
I wish they would have included the sound of the club hitting the ball. I'm still hitting a G2 (why ruin success?) and looking for an upgrade. This may be the one.
Just replaced my 6 yr old Mizuno with the G20 in 10.5 (R) and I am lovin it, everything about long and straight is true, plus, a decent launch angle. A nice looking, well handling neutral driver that feels great. With a driver like this, any poor performance off the tee is down to your swing. Thanks Ping.
An absolute winner , stiff shaft with 9.5 loft , easier I swing the longer and straighter it goes. No false hype with this club , a howitzer !
Yup it's all true, this is a big, forgiving, rocket launcher.
I Just got the @bubbawatson Ping Pink G20 driver and I'm loving it :):) !!!
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I hit a few balls with a G20 today. Boy, this thing can hit it steady long. I've been using an old G2 for over 8 years that I love, but this G20 stick is something really serious distancewise. I gained average 15 yards with this driver. Definitely, It's going to be in my bag for a long time
I was fit on a launch monitor at a Golf Galaxy 10 days ago, and this club was the longest for me (by 9 yards), with a change in my specs: this is the first time I've played a Sr shaft, and such a high degree of loft (12 degrees)…I've taken it out 3 times since I bought it (this season in the northeast should be called Winter-Spring), and I'm very pleased…high, long, straight…
I got a Ping G20 in 10.5° with the Tour X Stiff shaft late last year. It is the most consistently long and straight driver I've ever had. It hits high missiles. The ball jumps off the face and up into the stratosphere so fast and just goes for miles. The only problem with that is if it is really windy, especially a cross wind, you will need to adjust your aim accordingly. I can't wait to play it this spring and summer when it isn't so windy here in Georgia. I seriously tried 95% of all the drivers out there last year and the year before and this was by far the best and most consistent driver for me. I'm quite pleased.


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Infanta Maria Cristina of Spain, Countess of Marone (Doña María Cristina Teresa Alejandra María de Guadalupe María de la Concepción Ildefonsa Victoria Eugenia de Borbón y Battenberg) (12 December 1911 – 23 December 1996) was the fourth child of Alfonso XIII of Spain and Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg and paternal aunt of the current King Juan Carlos I. Infanta Maria Cristina was born at the Palacio Real in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish Royal Family left the country in 1931, in the face of Republican demonstrations, settling in Paris, before moving to Fontainebleau. By 1933 King Alfonso and his daughters, the Infantas Beatriz and Maria Cristina, had moved to Rome. Their father cautiously warned would-be suitors of the inherent dangers of hemophilia, that had infected two of the king's sons (Alfonso and Gonzalo). She married Enrico Eugenio Marone-Cinzano (Turin, 15 March 1895 – Geneva, 23 October 1968), 1st Count Marone, son of Alberto Marone and wife Paola Cinzano, and a widower of Noémia Alcorta y García-Mansilla, by whom he had issue, on 10 June or 1 September 1940 in Rome. The marriage produced four daughters: Infanta Maria Cristina returned to Spain and spent periods of time there,  ( Wikipedia article )
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- Date of birth
- 1911-12-12
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- Royal Palace of Madrid
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- Alfonso XIII of Spain, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg
- Date of death
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- Place of death
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Couple weeks ago I made an inspirational and perceptive post about post thumbnails. This one will be about blog sidebars. Almost every blog (especially design related one) has a sidebar. They differ with width, placing and content, but basically they all have very similar goals.
In this post you'll find out which are those goals, you'll see different examples of sidebar usage and I'll also share some thoughts with you. Note that I'm using AdBlock Plus for Firefox to remove those annoying ads, so you won't see the screenshots with actual sidebars like they're supposed to look. But that's not a big deal since advertisements is only one function of sidebar.
Unlike thumbnails, sidebar has only two main locations. And the word side already tells them to you. That would be rightward or leftward the content. The most popular, of course, is the right side placing, because people are reading from left to right. In that way sidebar doesn't distract you from the content. But there are few (really few) blogs with sidebar in their left. I'm conservative and I can't accustom to that. It's harder for me to read the content, because you just can't ignore that large box every time you jump a row. That's just my subjective opinion, but I assume that it's really not a great placing and that's why people are using right-sided sidebar way more.
Soh Tanaka is using pretty default, nice looking right-sided sidebar, which isn't bothering when reading content.
Plain Green, blog about Plain Green Conference, is using light, grungy sidebar in left side. It's neat and not very distracting, but for me it's still not comfortable to read text.
Cookie Sounds sidebar is actually kinda connected with footer. This is a photography blog and they're adding picture descriptions in default sidebar spot. I think that's excellent solution for this kind of blog, because sidebar doesn't distract you from the pictures at all.
Sidebar can have it's own fixed width background or it can lie on default page background. Usually we see the second option, but they're definitely both equally good. Sometimes, when sidebar lies on page background, there's a thin separator line between content and sidebar. It makes nice effect, that sidebar actually has its own independent space.
Marked Lines sidebar is laying down on simple white page background. It's well aligned the feeling that sidebar is independent is achieved.
Designer Informer has that thin separator line. Again independent sidebar effect is achieved.
Aljan Scholtens blogs sidebar has it's own background and it's also splitted into three parts.
Sidebars size is usually common in all blogs. Their width is about 1/3 – 1/4 of the active area. When sidebar doesn't have it's own background, it can be wider. Some blogs has double sidebar where sidebars content goes in two columns. Sidebar is also rarely as long as the content in blog. Usually it's about 1/2 of the blogs length.
Web Design Ledger is using the double sidebar. They have a lot of content to show, so this is a great solution.
PSD Tuts+ sidebar is pretty wide and it's about 1/3 of all blogs length.
Sidebars has some important functions they're supposed to do. These functions varies from blog promotion to tag listing. If designed well, sidebar will do these functions very efficient. Here I've listed some of the most important ones.
Social Networks & RSS
Most of todays blogs (again especially design related ones) are looking for huge traffic and recognizability. You can sometimes see plenty of social media icons in different locations. The most popular ones are in the header or in sidebar. In sidebar you'll often find these icons at the top. Why? Simply because it's the most visible spot. Some blogs also have included Twitter updates in their sidebars.
Mark Shingleton's blog has subscription and Twitter buttons in the header, but he's also included some important details in the sidebar. You'll find Twitter updates there too.
Eco Simply is decorated with 3 great looking icons at the top of sidebar. These icons aren't annoying and complement blog design nifty.
Another feature which is used mainly in header or sidebar. Search field has to be visible, but at the same time solid and quiet.
Miasto Fantastyki's blog has nice dark search box which makes good contrast with the rest of the sidebar. His search box also has a suggestion feature.
This is simple and self-evident function. Again some blogs has categories menu in header, some in sidebar. That doesn't change the case though.
Codare has very simple, yet great looking categories menu in sidebar. It's vivid colors that are customized to match design perfectly.
Specky Boy, blog with sidebar in it's left, has a solid list of categories in the middle of sidebar.
Needs/Wants sidebar is fixed and it isn't scrolling. That way you can access your wanted category without going back to top of the page.
People rarely use this function, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't include it in your sidebar. Don't make miles long list with all of the months you've been posting since. Include about 5–7 and use View More function if necessary.
In Brand New you can choose the time you're looking for very rapidly. The same system applies to tags and categories.
Lateral Code has simple list with months and years. You also get a peek how much posts are in that month.
More used function than archive, but still not quite popular since many blogs tag all their articles almost the same. But this, indeed, can be very usable function which every sidebar should have.
Designrfix has a huge list of tags. I don't like this solution, because you have to scroll and scroll trough those similar tags to find one you needed. They kinda fix this list with another huge community news list next to this one.
This is what I prefer. Simple tag cloud like in Design Chair.
Content is the king. You have to promote your posts and sidebar is a great place to do it. Recent ones, most commented, random – you can include them all. That's a great way to encourage people to read something else. Don't overforce and include all posts you ever had in sidebar. Including your most commented or shared posts is a great choice. Promoting not so popular articles ain't bad either.
Larissa Meek's blog sidebar contains 4 most popular posts with small thumbnails and comment count. It's handy, that visitors can also see those details.
Fringe Focus has put 10 most popular posts in their sidebar. There's also 5 recent posts just below. Those yellow lines beneath text makes nice composition with the rest of design.
Another option is to promote comments. Some people find them more interesting than post titles.
Fuzeo gives visitors the chance to view 5 latest comments. We can also see the commenter names and avatars.
Deziner Folio also offers 5 latest comments. But unlike Fuzeo, there aren't author names and avatars displayed. If you are seeing just nice or thanks, that looks quite incomplete.
Friends & Partners
Many blogs have their friends – other blogs or sites with similar topics. They're often included in sidebar or footer. That way your blog visitors can navigate trough sites with similar content. Link exchange with other blogs would increase your traffic.
Fuel Your Creativity has a nice list with their recommended tools. They're also using good-looking hover technique.
Instead of using text list, Web Junkie XL is using great looking grid of small thumbnails.
Everyone wants to get paid for their work. The best way to earn money with blog, of course, is advertisements. They're almost unalienable design blog ingredient. Frequently ads fill out almost half of the sidebar. That's not what visitors want to see, but I don't dispraise bloggers, because everyone is trying to earn the way he is able to. So I'm turning off AdBlock Plus and presenting you some screenshots.
Ten 125×125 ads together with some larger ones makes Web Designer Depot's sidebar as long as the content itself. It's good they compensate it with other good stuff in sidebar.
Other things
Sidebar can contain much more than I listed above. It's your free choise what to put there. You'll definitely find some creative solutions browsing trough different blogs. Here are some of them.
Tut Toaster is looking for guest writers and they've put announcement in sidebar.
Creative Fan has community news in their sidebar. Actually this feature is used by many blogs.
PS Awesome has it's Flickr group and they're showing submitted works in their sidebar.
Naldz Graphics offers you to subscribe to their newsletter on the top of sidebar.
You've seen some great, some not so great examples of blog sidebars, so now you can consider – how good is yours. I hope you found something useful in this article and now you'll be paying more attention to your sidebars. In conclusion I've added a screenshot of, what I think, some really awesome sidebars.
Logo From Dreams
Logo From Dreams sidebars starts with a small info about author. You'll one (just one) advert then. There's neat recent comment section with author names and avatars. This is a blog about logos, so there's a section for popular logos with small thumbnails. They're also running logo awards, so there is small section for best logos. Sidebar ends with archive and partners sections. It's simple, neat and great looking sidebar.
Since this blog is Portuguese most of you won't find anything useful there, but it has a brilliant and sidebar. Sidebar is customized to match the design and CSS hover effects really add the feeling. Sidebar starts with noticeable search box. Then there's categories, Twitter updates, archive and tag cloud. Finally photos from Flickr add the missing graphic sense.
Simplicity has won it today. My third pick, Blue Pixel blog, also has quite simple, yet attractive sidebar. It starts with a quote, then you can see date and time (definitely not even close to GMT though), then there's two modest links to Twitter and Facebook. Between them you can see the search box. Further sections are very simple, but they have a great contrast within the bold, black title and blue content.


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Error: Low Disk Space. You are running out of disk space on Recovery (D:) (Windows Vista)
This document applies to HP computers with Windows Vista.
Low disk space errors appear each time Windows opens or when you try to open the Recovery (D:) drive.
Why do these errors occur?
The purpose of the Recovery (D:) drive is to store all the files needed to do an emergency recovery when the system become unstable. The Recovery (D:) drive is actually a partition on the main hard drive in your computer - not an actual physical drive. It has much less available space than Drive (C:). If you use the Recovery (D:) drive to store files (such as files from using MS Backup), the drive quickly becomes full and can cause serious problems when you need to use system recovery.
Do not store files on the Recovery drive. The only files on the Recovery drive should be related to a system recovery.
How can I fix these errors?
To stop Low Disk Space errors, remove files that are not related to recovery from the Recovery (D:) drive. Do so as follows:
CAUTION:Make sure you have created a set of recovery discs before using these steps. If the system stops responding, recovery discs can be used to perform a system recovery.
- Click Start and right-click Computer.
- Select Properties.
- Click System Protection from the left side of the Window.
- In the section "Automatic restore points", remove the selection next to the D: drive, and then click OK. If the D: drive was not selected, close this window.
- Right-click Start and select Explore All Users.
- Before you can remove the backup files and folders, you need to be able to view hidden system files as follows:
- From the explorer window press the Alt key on the keyboard to make the menu bar appear in the window.
- From the file menu, click Tools, and then select Folder Options.
- Select the View tab.
- Select Show hidden files and folders, remove the selection from Hide protected operating system files and then click OK.
- From the Folder Options window in explorer, double-click Recovery (D:).
- If a Window opens stating "You don't currently have permission to access this folder" opens. Click Continue.
- If you previously copied or created any files into Recovery (D:) and you want to keep them, copy them to another drive - such as the C: drive.
- Find and delete any files that you previously copied onto the Recovery (D:) drive.CAUTION:Do not delete any files that are associated to recovery! Do not delete the items RECOVERY, $RECYCLE.BIN, boot, hp, PC-Doctor, pcdr, or PRELOAD! Doing so can prevent a future system recovery from the hard drive. If you are not sure, do not delete the file.Press Shift + Delete to permanently remove the files.To delete files created from MS Backup (MS Backup files are not recovery files), find and delete the folder with the same name as the computer name in the Recovery (D:) partition. For example if the computer name is BOB-PC, the folder containing the backup files would be named BOB-PC and would be deleted.
- Several confirmation windows open. Click Continue, and Yes until the folder is deleted.
- To set Windows Folder Options back to their original setting as follows:
- From the explorer window press Alt to view the file menu.
- Click Tools, and then select Folder Options.
- Select do not show hidden files and folders and select Hide protected operating system files.
- Click OK.
- Close explorer. The Out of Disk Space errors should no longer appear. If you would like to use the Microsoft Backup Tool again, open it and select a different external backup device to store the backup files on.
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Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
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Gradually stir in the broth, then the tomato sauce and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring often to avoid scorching, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the turkey, black beans, and corn. Pour into the prepared dish.
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Our hotel in Turin is located close to piazza S. Carlo and via Roma, in the commercial heart of the city, facing the Borsa Valori gardens. As well as modern comforts of a high standard, the internal decoration of this hotel in Turin has been given special consideration.
Wellness Centre Iside : Spa with heated pool where the guests can relax after a long day of work in a peaceful and warm environment. Main Features:Heated Swimming Pool; Hot Tub; Sauna; Hammam; Roman Bath and Cold Pool; Aromatic Showers;Teas, Herbal Infusions and Tisanes.
We would like to advise our costumers that Hotel Victoria will have property renovation of the front of the building from the 5th September for 5 monthes.
Complimentary services
|50 cl bottle of mineral water
|Buffet breakfast
|High Speed internet in room
|Indoor swimming pool
|Internet Wi-Fi common areas
|Internet point
|Minibar (soft drinks)
|Sauna/Turkish Bath
|Turkish Bath
|Wellness centre, free entrance
|Wi-Fi Internet connection in room
Hotel services
|Air conditioning
|Conference facilities
|Gluten free food
|Internet Wi-Fi common areas free
|Internet point free
|Laundry Service
|Multilingual staff
|Nearby Garage
|Pets allowed
|Room service limited
|Turistic services available at desk
|Wellness centre free entrance
Room services
|50 cl bottle of mineral water free
|Air-conditioned rooms
|Boiler Tea/coffee
|Courtesy set
|Minibar free
|Non- smoking rooms
|Sound proofing
|Wi-Fi Internet connection free in room