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At Bangthebook.com every week we will announce our own top ten in the NCAA Power Rankings. The Rankings reflect the play from the previous week as well as the standings as we progress towards March Madness
Updated 3/16/10 Final Rankings for the year as we get ready for the madness
1. Kansas Jayhawks—the JayHawks have to be the favorite to cut down the nets in Indianapolis. They are best team in the tournament and have all the talent to win it all.
2. Kentucky Wildcats—the Wildcats won the SEC and had to pull off a close game against Mississippi St to do it. They finish in the 2 spot with the conference win but only time will tell how well they do in the big dance.
3. Duke Blue Devils—Duke is getting no respect and some are even thinking that they should not have been a one seed. The truth of the matter is they are ACC Champs and will be a tough out in the Big Dance.
4. 5. West Virginia—the biggest jump of the week belongs to the Mountaineers again. They are one of the hottest teams in the country and won the Big East. They were deserving of a #1 seed in the Big Dance.
5. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange stumbled out of the regular season and then they feel flat in the first round of the tournament. With injuries and poor play of late it will be tough to see them advancing far if they don't straighten things out.
6. Ohio St. Buckeyes—the Buckeyes won the Big Ten Tournament in dominant fashion against Minnesota and get rewarded by being thrown into the toughest bracket in the tournament.
7. Georgetown Hoyas—Georgetown jumped into the rankings with an impressive performance in the Big East tournament. They were seconds away from being the champions in the toughest conference in the country.
8. Kansas St—the Cats lost are a very talented and deep basketball team. It seems as though the only team they cannot get by is Kansas. They may get another shot at them if they can cruise through their bracket.
9. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds and the Wildcats have really struggled down the stretch and are close to falling out of the power rankings. I was stunned to see them pull a 2 seed.
10. New Mexico—New Mexico has proven to be one of the best teams headed into March Madness. They deserve to be in the power rankings and a high seed in the Big Dance.
1. Kansas Jayhawks—the JayHawks got a very convincing win over Missouri although they really did not need it and it showed just how focused that Kansas is as they head into the tournament.
2. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange dropped a game against Louisville in an emotionally charged atmosphere as it was the last game in Freedom Hall. They only drop one spot in the rankings because they had no reason to show up in this game.
3. Kentucky Wildcats—the Wildcats showed that they are the class of the SEC and they thumped the Gators. The Gators needed that win to show that they should be dancing but the Wildcats put it on them and never looked back.
4. Duke Blue Devils—how sweet was it for Duke to trounce on their rivals as they blew the doors North Carolina. They need to carry over that kind of play to the ACC tournament to get a good seeding in the big dance.
5. West Virginia—the biggest jump of the week belongs to the Mountaineers. They not only beat Villanova on the road but they came from way behind to do it. If they are hot from the 3 point line they can play with anyone in the country.
6. Ohio St. Buckeyes—the Buckeyes blew the doors off of Illinois and are the elite of the Big ten. If they keep playing at this tempo they have the potential to go very deep in the brackets and grab some upsets along the way.
7. Purdue Boilermakers—even with Robbie Hummel gone for the year Purdue is playing with plenty of heart. They are the tops in the Big Ten and are losing the respect in the polls. They gained in this one even though they just barley beat Penn St.
8. New Mexico—New Mexico is finally starting to get noticed as they are creeping up into some polls. They hammered TCU and are a solid top spot in the Mountain West. It will be interesting to see how they respond come tournament time.
9. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds could not lead his squad to an overtime victory against the Mountaineers. They lost a huge lead and left with a loss in a game they should have won. Now they need to respond with a good showing in the tournament to put that game behind them.
10. Kansas St—the Cats lost to Kansas and you could hardly blame them since Kansas is one of the best teams in the country. Then they followed it up with a loss to Iowa St and that has to cost them in the rankings. Losing on senior day has to hurt.
1. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange responded after all the top ranked teams lost with a huge win over Villanova. With such a convincing win the pollsters had no choice but to make the Orange #1.
2. Kansas Jayhawks—the JayHawks lost to Oklahoma St has the normally tough defense was beat up. They don't wait long to redeem themselves by playing Kansas St. This should be another classic.
3. Duke Blue Devils—no one seems to be paying any attention to the Blue Devils and Coach K and that seems just fine with this team. They have won eight straight and are steadily climbing up the rankings.
4. Kentucky Wildcats—the Wildcats finally lost after playing sloppy for more than a week. This team needs motivation to win games and they could get nipped again before the end of the regular season.
5. Kansas St—the Cats are a lot like Duke. They are winning but getting little attention outside the Big 12. Now they travel to Allen Fieldhouse to play against rival Kansas. A win here puts them on the map and will make the college basketball world take notice.
6. Ohio St. Buckeyes—the Buckeyes are a very good team and have put together a nice string of basketball games. Even Turner gets all the press as a potential player of the year but this team is more than one player and deep enough to scare some people in the Big Dance.
7. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds led his team to Syracuse with high hopes and left with a beating. They are great at guard play but are still too soft inside to play with the big boys under the basket. This will come back to haunt them in the tournament.
8. New Mexico—talk about a team that was getting no credit, it's the Lobos. Finally with a huge win over BYU they got the spotlight they deserved a jumped to the top ten in the rankings. As long as they don't have letdown they should stay here.
9. West Virginia—while they struggled against the Huskies and almost blew a game to the Bearcats it was a dominating win against the Hoyas that proved they belong in the top ten. This team can make some noise come tournament time.
10. Purdue Boilermakers—it is really a sad state of affairs for Purdue. They made a valiant come back to be one of the best in the Big ten and then managed to lose their best player to injury. With Robbie Hummel gone for the year Purdue will have to play with a lot of heart to make a run in the tournament.
1. Kansas Jayhawks—the Jay Hawks destroyed Oklahoma and now are crowned the Big 12 Champions. As they long as they don't get complacent they will be the favorite to win the entire tournament.
2. Kentucky Wildcats—the Wildcats survived a scare at Vanderbilt and that is a big step for this program. Cousins evaded foul trouble down the stretch and showed if he can keep his head in the game he is one of the best.
3. Purdue Boilermakers—Purdue came from behind and is now the front runner to win the Big Ten. The win at Ohio St was impressive showing they can win the big games on the road and the follow up win against Illinois showed no hangover for this team.
4. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange stumbled in a bad way against Louisville but they made up for it by taking down Georgetown on the road. They almost let it go so they need to address the second half defense but are on a path to a title.
5. Duke Blue Devils: since getting tossed around at Georgetown, Coach K and the Blue Devils have been the toast of the ACC. They are beating teams and beating them badly as they head to tournament time looking strong.
6. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds and Jay Wright are struggling and have lost two straight to Big East foes Pittsburgh and UConn. They will need to grab momentum back and finish strong down the stretch.
7. Kansas St—the Cats have won five straight since losing in overtime to Kansas. They have to remain focused against Tech and Missouri before the big rematch with the number one team in the country.
8. Ohio St. Buckeyes—the Buckeyes rebound after losing to Purdue and won a huge game at Michigan St. Evan Turner could be the best player in basketball but will need a strong finish to convince some folks.
10. New Mexico—they have won eleven straight and its time for them to get some respect as they top the conference. The game against BYU on deck will be the one that decide it all.
1. Kansas Jayhawks—The Jayhawks reclaim the top spot after falling out of it. Now with a big win over Texas they look as though they are poised to stay among the elite and high in the rankings for the rest of the year.
2. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange are to the best start in school history and with a long and storied history it really makes a statement when it could be said that this is the best team to ever play at Syracuse.
3. Kentucky Wildcats—John Calipari realizes that his team might be just as good as John Wall plays. The guard shows some frustrations and that gets in his game but when he shows up like he did against Ole Miss, the Cats are unstoppable.
4. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds and the Cats lost to Georgetown but rebounded quite nicely in blowout fashion. The beat up on the Mountaineers in a hostile environment and will be a part of the top ten all year.
5. West Virginia Mountaineers—the mountaineers came back against Louisville had a chance to really make some noise in the Big East but could not take down Villanova at home. They are still among the best in the Big East but its getting crowded at the top.
6. Georgetown Hoyas—the Hoyas had a very strong run with a win over Duke and Villanova. It's nice to have the President as one of your fans, but the Big East is too tough to declare a champion right now.
7. Michigan St. Spartans—Draymond Green is a force for the Spartans but losing veteran point guard Kalin Lucas make be the real killer for this team. A big game against Purdue could decide the Big Ten Championship early.
8. Purdue Boilermakers— Purdue have a big game coming up against the Spartans and that is a must win for this club. They have too many losses in the Big Ten and can't afford to lose anymore if they want a shot at the title.
9. Duke Blue Devils—Coach K and his boys got ran over in the nation's capitol in an embarrassing loss. They rebounded with a blowout win over Georgia Tech and a squeaker in BC to regain composure.
10. Wisconsin Badgers— Wisconsin is proving to be a force in the Big Ten and a tough ticket at home. With wins over Michigan St, Purdue, and Ohio St they have proven to be a player come March.
1. Kansas Jayhawks—the Jayhawks grabbed the top spot again after Texas and Kentucky made short work of the top spot. Kansas win over Kansas St makes them the front runner for the Big 12 title.
2. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds and Jay Wright have led Nova to its best start in school history. If you don't believe this team is for real you are not paying attention.
3. Kentucky Wildcats—the Wildcats lost at South Carolina was a stunning upset as South Carolina is just not that good. Hopefully this loss will wake up some players on Kentucky as they make their way through the SEC.
4. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange still keep winning with the same zone defense that has been around forever. The latest victim of the zone was Georgetown. They squeaked by DePaul but have to keep focused through a light stretch of the schedule.
5. Michigan St—Tom Izzo has always had some good teams in Michigan St but this is the first time they have started the season with eight straight wins in conference. The difference is they are winning the close games.
6. Texas Longhorns—the Longhorns lost the top spot and from there they went on to lose three of four games and head into a tail spin. A big win over Oklahoma St may have been enough to right the ship.
7. West Virginia Mountaineers—the Mountaineers stumbled early but seem to have come back to their winning ways. They impressed with a win over Ohio St and now followed that up by coming from behind to beat Louisville.
8. Duke Blue Devils—Duke dropped a tough game on the road to Georgetown but Coach K still has this team poised to make some noise in the ACC. The next three games will tell a lot about this team as the face Georgia Tech, Boston College and their rivals North Carolina.
9. Purdue Boilermakers—Purdue too three straight losses in the Big ten to include and ugly game against Northwestern and that could knock them out of the running for the Big Ten title. An upcoming game against Michigan St will show if they are ready to play with the big boys.
10. Kansas St.—the Wildcats played Kansas to the wire losing in overtime to the best team in the country and that showed they can play with anyone. Know they just have to prove they can play up to a lesser opponent especially on the road.
1. Kentucky Wildcats—John Calipari has the #1 team in the country and they don't look like they are slowing down. Talk of going undefeated should start to increase as they head through a soft stretch of games.
2. Kansas Jayhawks—The Jayhawks loss against the Volunteers seem like a distant memory now and they are back on track. The drubbing of Missouri showed they are back and ready to take a shot at the top spot.
3. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds is the floor leader for the Cats and they showed they are the best team in the most competitive conference in the country. They are beating up the competition in the Big East.
4. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange is for real and they are winning the clutch games that they need to. The blowout of Georgetown was just another example of how good this team is.
5. Michigan St.—Draymond Green and the Spartans get the nod in the five hole as the elite team in the Big Ten. They will need to play better to keep it as they squeaked out a win against Minnesota. They should get another test this week when they face Michigan.
6. Texas Longhorns—they held the top spot in the polls but not for long. Two losses to Kansas St and the Huskies of UConn brought them back down to earth. They still have plenty of time and talent to regroup.
7. Duke Blue Devils—Coach K answered all the critics with a big win over Clemson on the road. It is big road wins in the conference that will make a difference at the end of the year.
8. West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia is slowly starting its trek back to the top of the polls. A big home win over Ohio St was a statement game and now they have to keep it going to prove they belong at the top.
9. Gonzaga Bulldogs —Harris led the Bulldogs with 22 points in a win over the weekend and the Zags break the top ten for the first time this year. This should really be no surprise to anyone as it was only a matter of time. This team is always in the running for a top spot.
10. Georgetown Hoyas— the Hoyas have unfortunate luck of being in the Big East with so many other quality teams. They win over Pittsburgh was impressive but short lived after being trounced by Syracuse.
1. Kentucky Wildcats—the Wildcats squeaked by Auburn and is still burning through the SEC, the loss by Texas knocks them to number one by default.
2. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds is arguably one of the best players in the country and this is the best team in the best conference in college basketball. The win over G'town showed they are the team to beat.
3. Kansas Jayhawks—the Jayhawks rebounded from the loss and woke up in time to beat Nebraska and then laid the wood against Texas Tech and they are back on the right track.
4. Texas Longhorns—Texas lost a tough game in Manhattan and the crowd was as loud as any crowd in the country. They won't have long to shake off the hangover as they have Connecticut next on the schedule.
5. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange won two very close games in toppling West Virginia and punishing the Irish on the road. As long as they don't slip up at home they will be in a fight for Villanova for the best team in the Big East.
6. Duke Blue Devils—after a slow start the Blue Devils are blowing out the weaker opponents in the ACC. They have to be prepared for some tough road conference games coming up.
7. Michigan St—Draymond Green is up for the best player in the country and has the Spartans rolling. After a test against Iowa they hit the road highlighted by a game at Michigan.
8. West Virginia Mountaineers—there is no shame in losing to the Orange although they had a shot at a very big win. Now they must beat some soft teams to stay in the top ten.
9. Pittsburgh Panthers—don't sleep on the Panthers in the Big East. They are a great team on the road and already beaten some quality opponents on the road. This makes them a player in the Big East.
10. Purdue Boilermakers—they are hanging in on the top ten rankings but the current slide could lead to a loss this week and straight out of the top ten.
1. Texas Longhorns—Texas stays undefeated and made its first appearance ever as the #1 team in the country. This could b a good sign of things to come for the Texas basketball program.
2. Kentucky Wildcats—John Calipari is getting the most out of this team and the bench is playing a significant role. The win in Florida showed the team can win in a hostile environment.
3. Kansas Jayhawks—The Jayhawks had a tough loss and looked bad against Tennessee. Not all teams can stay undefeated so losing earlier in the season may turn out to be a blessing.
4. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds led the Cats to a big win in Louisville. Big wins like that in the toughest conference in basketball will make Villanova the toughest team in the country.
5. Duke Blue Devils—Duke is always a force in college basketball. They may not have looked their best against Georgia Tech but they rebounded nicely to crush Boston College.
6. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange has proven to be a top talent in the Big East. The true test for this squad will come this weekend when they head to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers.
7. Michigan St.—Draymond Green is a force for the Spartans and can punch his ticket to the NBA when he is done grabbing wins for Tom Izzo.
8. Tennessee Volunteers—the Vols pulled off the big upset by taking care of Kansas at home. Bruce Pearl still has plenty of work to do to make Tennessee basketball a force but this win has the program excited.
9. West Virginia Mountaineers—the mountaineers lost two out of three and Bob Huggins has to do some magic to pull his team out of the tail spin they are in. The game against Syracuse this weekend could be a launching point to an impressive winning streak.
10. Purdue Boilermakers— how the mighty have fallen. The loss to Wisconsin on the road was tough enough but the loss at home to Ohio St after maintaining a big lead is unforgivable.
1. Kansas Jayhawks—there is not another team that is better in the country. They are winning and its no contest every night as they have won most of their games by 30 points or more
2. Kentucky Wildcats—this team is winning games and John Calipari has some real talent. Wonder how many wins they will have to give up when he leaves.
3. Texas Longhorns—Texas has trouble showing up against bad teams but looked pretty posting over 90 against Arkansas.
4. Purdue Boliermakers—this team is for real and it showed as they stomped West Virginia, but the real test is yet to come as they face Wisconsin up next in a Big Ten Battle.
5. Duke Blue Devils—Duke was able to run through Clemson and if that is a sign of how they will play in the ACC, they could run away with it.
6. Villanova Wildcats—Scottie Reynolds is showing that he can hit the big shot in the clutch. This team is staying under the radar but will prove to be a force in March.
7. West Virginia Mountaineers—the mountaineers rebounded quite nicely after getting crushed by Purdue on New Years Day. Now they have to focus on being perfect in the Big East.
8. Syracuse Orangemen—the Orange are just another Big East team to make the top ten. They have to work on the inside game to help when the 3 pointers come up empty.
9. Mississippi Rebels—the record is nice but the schedule as been less than impressive in the early going. They lost the only true tough road games and will be tested again with 4 out 5 on the road in the SEC.
10. North Carolina Tar Heels—the loss to college of Charleston sure was a nasty blemish on the schedule. I feel really bad for Virginia Tech as they will be the next team to play the Tar Heels.
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- 03-25-2013, 12:34 PM Thread Author #1
HTC One will fail
I LOVE the design but really feel it will be a rather large failure, I hope I'm wrong, because of the battery. The Nexus 5 is rumored to be 3100+ which is finally a step in the right direction. My EVO 4g LTE is almost too thin as it is I really wish HTC would have stepped it up.
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Re: HTC One will fail
Frankly speaking, I would LOVE seeing Google go back to HTC for the Nexus line.
Re: HTC One will fail
Depends on what your expectations are on how much a phone needs to sale in order to be successful. Reading the reviews and comments around the net, it looks like it looks like it'll do well enough to let HTC live another day. You can't find one Galaxy S4/Xperia Z article, video, review without the One being brought up and brought up rather favorably. People love the aluminium body instead of the usual plastic, and the 4.7" screen will draw those in that don't like the idea of carrying around 5" of phone. There is certainly buzz surrounding the phone, I think a lot of that buzz will turn into profit. One thing I will say though is the delay will hurt HTC, potentially to what it could've earned had it come out weeks in advance to the S4.
It won't come close to the numbers of Apple or the S4, but it'll sell well. It would sell very well if HTC had the budget of Samsung or Apple. - 03-25-2013, 04:15 PM #4Android Central Moderator
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Community Rules & Guidelines - Mobile Nations Forums - 03-25-2013, 04:20 PM #6If i've made life easier buy me a Macchiato
Re: HTC One will fail
I doubt it will be a failure.
Won't be the best phone but not a bad phone in the slightest bit
sent from the best smart phone (not phablet) on the worst network- the Galaxy S3 unfortunately on T-Mobile - 03-25-2013, 05:54 PM #8
Re: HTC One will fail
I'm afraid to say but THE ONLY reason phones fail or succeed is because of marketing. The HTC ONE would sale roughly the same amount as the S4 will sell if it slapped Samsung on its body instead of HTC and received the Samsung advertising experience. The small minor difference will come from people who care about removable battery and people who care about how well the phone is built. I don't want to hear anymore people saying "phone x is going to fail because its missing feature x"... unless that feature x is Samsung advertising.
Re: HTC One will fail
The ONE is an awesome phone! I'm getting it and could care less if anyone else does!
Remember what the doormouse said, feed your head! - 03-26-2013, 01:23 PM #10
- 03-26-2013, 02:24 PM #11"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." - Aristotle
Re: HTC One will fail
This statement is not correct. You cannot compare company to company, you must compare phone to phone. However, you probably have not handled either phone, so even if you were to compare them phone to phone, your statement would still have been not quite right.
These phones are not even out yet. Unless we have actually handled these phones, what we say relating to build quality and so on is merely speculation. I hope someone who has actually handled both phones will be able to chime in about this topic. - 03-26-2013, 04:04 PM #13
Re: HTC One will fail
The HTC One will not fail. It may not succeed quite to the degree that HTC would like it to in their hopes and dreams, but we simply can't know that until a month or two after it launches.
As far as the build quality debate, while it's not appropriate to simply state one company's quality is 'just better' than another's, I will say that in the past year and a half my opinions of HTC's ceramic and polycarbonate bodies have been much more favorable than of Samsung's smooth or textured plastic construction. I say this from experience � having used most relevant devices myself for more than a brief period of time � and not from improper judgments. - 03-26-2013, 08:54 PM Thread Author #16
Re: HTC One will fail
I'm on the HTC EVO 4G LTE and love it. I really wanted the ONE until I started reading about other hardware coming out. The issues with HTC in the past have been poor bloated software and lack of updates. If HTC wants to survive they need to quit dropping support so quickly on their phones. People like Iphones because you can still use them years later.
The ONE, imho, will not live to the hype. I'm not talking performance or quality, but marketing and sales. I want HTC to hit a homerun so they continue to make great products but I don't think this will bail them out. I don't really care about the S4 but if the rumored specs of the Nexus 5 are true then there is no reason for people to jump to HTC. Time will tell but given the lack of marketing, production delays, and other hardware hitting the streets the ONE will not be enough. Doesn't me I won't be getting one but lets face it. most people don't know anything and will buy what's marketed the best. HTC has failed in that department.
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2 - 03-27-2013, 03:38 PM #17
Re: HTC One will fail
Something I forgot to check (forgive me if it had been mentioned): is the bootloader locked?
Re: HTC One will fail
The One will definitely not fail, it's HTC's best device ever. They just need to get it together with their marketing and it should be fine.
Re: HTC One will fail
Well I've got an HTC One and held a gs3 lol.
My opinion - I think a plastic (note I didn't say cheap, but bound to be more flexible.) removable back is going to make a phone less 'solid' but if a customer wants the sd card and removable battery then that's the trade off. Choose the features you want, then buy your phone....
Sent from my HTC One using Android Central Forums - 03-27-2013, 08:03 PM #20
Re: HTC One will fail
Back to ops topic -
One vs GS4 poll
The only 3 polls in 1st page Google search. All with HTC One proving most popular.
Sent from my HTC One using Android Central Forums - 03-27-2013, 08:15 PM #21If i've made life easier buy me a Macchiato
Re: HTC One will fail
True enough the one isn't coming to Verizon (dumb decision on HTC's part) but no one is even coming to my job asking for it. Asked the guy at t mobile he says he expects it to sell well but no one has asked about it
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2 - 03-27-2013, 10:48 PM #23
Re: HTC One will fail
I don't think that was HTC's decision. Probably Verizon's decision; they most likely wanted to hold off for a few weeks then release a newer phone to give them an advantage over the other carriers. Pretty much what they did with the older One phones, holding off then releasing the DNA.
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Hi, we are building a house and doing a lot of the work ourselves to save money. We have already had an electrician do all the rough-in wiring and we realized that we didn't include any cables for TVs. So, we are going to pull the wire ourselves. We are planning to run cable to five different rooms. We will only have TV in 3 rooms but we didn't want to have any bedrooms without TV hookups. So, we were thinking about running (2) RG6 and (1) CAT 6 to a TV location in all five rooms but where do we run them to? We want to bring them all back to one central location in the attic so that when Directv comes to install the dish, they just have to run cable to this central location from the outside. But, we don't know what we need to buy to hook all these wires in to because it will be a lot of wires. I hope this question can be understood by somebody out there. I'm sorry I don't know the terminology to use to explain it better. Does anyone have a solution or am I even in the right forum? Thanks in advance. |
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- Posted by jakethewonderdog (My Page) on Wed, May 7, 14 at 11:59
What you are looking for is a residential structured wire panel for your coax and your Cat6. You can spend a little or a lot of money, so look around first. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Structured cable dist box
Thanks Jake. That's what I need to know. Appreciate it. |
What are you using the CAT6 cable for? Hardwired phone? Computer network? In my house, each room has a four wire bundle (two RG6, two CAT5e). In my office (and my wife's office), I use one CAT5e for phone and the other for hardwired network. In my basement, I have a 66 punchdown block for the phone and just a Netgear 8-port switch for the network. For the RG6 cable, just a 3-way splitter. Most of the wires are unused (and ziptied into bundles in the basement) and many of the rooms have a blank cover since I've never needed them (yet). |
Jreagan - The CAT6 was a suggestion made by our LAN technician at work. I don't know why but I'll ask him. Your set up sounds really good, though. |
These days a good wireless-N connection is probably as good as a 100Mb network connection. Unless you are going to run gigabit networks, the hardwire doesn't really help me much. You are going to be as fast as your ISP connection. |
- Posted by weedmeister (My Page) on Thu, May 8, 14 at 0:43
IMO, the big deal about Cat6 is the connectors. They have to be installed by someone who has the correct equipment. Otherwise you won't get the full speed capable in the cable. If you're going to be putting on connectors yourself, save some money and use Cat5e. |
Weedmeister - Ok, I will. |
- Posted by jakethewonderdog (My Page) on Thu, May 8, 14 at 9:19
You should be terminating the Cat 6 (or cat 5) to a patch panel at the one end and a keystone jack at the other. You shouldn't be installing male ends on either end. In both cases, be sure to follow the wiring guide and use the same standard on both ends (I use the "B" standard). It will be much easier if you use a punchdown tool. Also, pay attention to things like the minimum bending radius, not cinching cables too tightly and not untwisting the cable at the end where you are making the connection. On Cat x cabling, it's not just about the connection... it's how the wire is twisted and such too that allows it to carry a fast signal. Be sure that your cable is all copper, not copper coated Aluminum (CCA). The jack in the room will be a keystone RJ45 that will fit into a keystone faceplate. You can snap in a coax connector also to the same faceplate. Use pre-made patch cords to make the connection from the jack to the device or from the patch panel to the switch. |
"You shouldn't be installing male ends on either end" Jake can you elaborate on that a bit? I presently use a network switch in a closet that is connected to my router in the office with a patch cord, and all the devices like IP cameras, Netflix and some network DVRs are all connected to the switch with patch cords, some of them up to 200 feet long. Is this okay or is there a better way to do it? I don't have any connection speed issues that I know of. |
He's suggesting a patch panel that has a builtin punchdown block. You'd then use short patch pre-made patch cables between that patch panel and your network switch. I was going to do that, but my cheapness got the best of me. A bought a good Trendnet tool from NewEgg and put on connectors myself. |
Here is a link that might be useful: cat5e panel punchdown
- Posted by jakethewonderdog (My Page) on Thu, May 8, 14 at 14:07
My point was more to address the issue that weedmeister raised: When you are pre-wiring - the correct way to do it is to install a patch panel on one end and a Keystone jack on the other. You aren't field installing any Male connectors. It's the male ends on CAT6 that can be troublesome. You then use pre-made patch cords to make the connections from the equipment to the keystone jack or patch panel to the switch. What you have done is common and will work just fine. It's not how you want to pre-wire a house though. |
We are rewiring our house now, and I'm running a pair of Cat6 cables (active and spare) from the basement to each bedroom. I'm not running any RG6. In the rooms we want TV, I'll mount the satellite boxes in the basement and use a HDMI over Cat6 extender (see the link below). These have integrated IR repeaters for the remotes. Since more and more TV stuff is moving to networked devices, I see little reason to run RG6 these days. |
Here is a link that might be useful: HDMI Over Cat 6
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The seventh annual Benefit Gala for Children will take place at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center under the Palm Court Tent on Thursday, Oct. 16, according to Cynthia Tart, executive director of Communities in Schools of Brunswick County Inc. (CIS).
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I saw one of the optimara space violets at pikes. The promise of constant, heavy bloom and easy to grow was so tempting ...but I ended up not getting one because I did not like the bloom color. A pale, dusty purple surrounded by ruffled white edges...I don't know...they looked like they were past their time even when they weren't. I remember the plant did not cost more than 10 dollars.
Well...then I saw other space AVs online, including Ever Glory. This one looks so much nicer and brighter, but then again - this is on the computer. I am so tempted to order one, but the ones optimara sells online through Selective Gardener are so pricey! 24 $ for a plant!. Besides, I don't even know whether the bright pink I see on the computer wold not be a pale, washed out color In reality, just like the one I saw in person at pikes. Also, I don't understand why pikes could sell them for so much less than what you have to pay online for them. Does anyone have extra info about the Everfloris line ? |
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Lots of people like the Everfloris Line. I've never grown them. Sometimes you find them on e-bay. |
They are not worth $24. They are good violets, but they do bloom about the same as the rest of them. Means- in perfect conditions - 10 months out of the year, poor conditions - once in 2 years. They are large, curly leaved and grow symmetrically if given space. |
I have grown a number of the space violets; I like them because of the ruffled foliage & mostly handsome blooms. I agree with Irina they are not worth more money than any other violet. As mentioned, they sometimes appear on Ebay. Around my area of central Indiana, Lowes (big box hardware/home center) carries Optimara violets often including the everfloris for reasonable prices. There are no name tags but you can usually pick out a space violet by its leaves alone. Watch out for thrips. . . they seem to accompany any violet found in these big box stores. Terri |
They are definitely large and very frilly violets. I have 2 and both bloom for about 10 months per year as mentioned above. They are very easy growing violets with little propensity to develop suckers in my experience. As far as aesthetics, that's 100% up to you, but I don't find any of the EverFloris line to be extremely vibrantly colored. They seem to all be somewhat dusty looking. I have found them at Lowe's from time to time for no more than any of their other large violets. They were in 6" pots so were more expensive than the usual 4" ones, but were the same price as all of the other non-EverFloris 6" violets. Mark |
- Posted by Perle_de_Or Zone 7 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 1, 12 at 12:00
My EverPraise is quite brilliant. My photo of it on the gallery does not do it justice. And it also doesn't show the pale green crinkled edging that is particularly prominent on the top two smaller petals. |
They are definitely not worth $24. Do not be in a hurry - sooner or later you will get hold of one and grow it to try. Lowes gets them every so often. They are a bit different - but not to throw away the rest. I grew several, even got the best AV on our local show with the pink one - EverYoung I think. Evergrace - the one with pale bleachy colored bloom - is actually incredibly floriferous - and holds the flowers forever because it has a green edge. Was not my preferred color. Selective Gardener actually sells "plugs" for $8, so if you just dying to have one - indulge - and get it out of your system. Just do not buy them all. They are pretty similar in appearance. |
I was just looking at these as well, and was about to ask about them. On selectivegardener.com they sell leaves you can root yourself. You get two leaves for $8, which is of course about double the price of regular AV leaves, but not a terrible investment if you just want to try them out, I think. So I want to try one at some point. But I have a question, which may seem really stupid, but I have to ask: Are the space violets just as non-toxic as regular AVs? I know they probably are, and like I said, the question is probably stupid, but I have three elderly cats who occasionally like to nibble houseplants, and I am very obsessive about making sure I have nothing remotely poisonous around. |
Brighid - do not call your questions stupid. EVER. The only way to make your AV or any other plant from the gesneriad family poisonous - is to apply pesticide to it. Good Luck Irina |
Thanks Irina, for your advice. I think I will eat them all! Just kidding! I heard they taste terrible. I was about to order a couple of the space violets from selectivegardner because they have plugs on sale, but then decided to just wait until spring since the summer shipping rate will make my order much cheaper, even without the plug sale. Anyway, Begonia, good luck to you with the space violets. Let us know what you think of them if you get one. I think they look beautiful in pictures that I've seen. Plus it would be kind of fun to say you have a mutant space violet, even if it isn't actually all that different. |
I think you who want them should just ask other members to send you leaves for postage. That's your cheapest route. I had one once, an $8 plug. It turned pale from too much light and never recovered. If you get some go easy on the lighting until you see how much they can handle. Some varieties can take more light than others. Mine was not one of those. |
I just picked up three 6-inch Optimara AVs at Lowes at $2 each...plants were tired and need TLC but were full leafed and not bad looking. Probably sold at this price because they were out of bloom and a new shipment came in to take their place... |
I to have invested in the space violets and to be honest with the cost and shipping it's no different from a regular violet I could not tell the difference in them. Other than the cost. I truly think there over rated and over priced. Just my opinion. |
- Posted by LunRTwilight 7 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 1, 13 at 8:09
I browsed the Optimara space violets, but for that price, you would think they would be prize-winning show plants with extravagant vibrant blooms. They really didn't look all that spectacular to me, which begs the question: What exactly are they charging for? Hardiness? But if they are light-sensitive, as aviolet6 warns, then there's a good possibility that an amateur would not be able to grow them successfully. Why would Optimara charge so much for such an ordinary little violet? |
I think because they spent a lot of money sending seeds to be on a space satellite for 5 years. And they are not little - they grow BIG, they bloom well. I am sure you can get a leaf from ebay or from the seller for $2. SelectiveGardener sells finished plants for the collectors - but since Space Violets were around for some time - a lot of people grow them so you do not need to get the BIG plant. You can start your own. |
Here is a link that might be useful: aha!
- Posted by LunRTwilight 7 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 1, 13 at 21:21
They send their seeds to space? Seriously? Just for the sake of selling over-priced plants? Forgive me, but that is the most absurd thing I have ever heard. Unless it helps the plant in some remarkable way, I see no point. As for the size, that sounds incredible, but I want the teeny tiny AV's more, since my "space" is limited (pun intended). The smaller the plant, the more I seem to want it! |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 1, 13 at 22:40
Lun, Optimara did not send their seeds to space so they could sell over-priced plants. This was part of a NASA project to see if and how weightlessness affected seeds-germination, mutation and such. As it turned out, it did affect the seeds and the "Space" violets are the result. So, that was the point. If I remember correctly, the seeds were in the space station for about two years. Linda |
- Posted by LunRTwilight 7 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 2, 13 at 7:14
But how did it affect the seeds? How would you know the difference if you got a plant that was sent off to space versus one that wasn't? I still don't think they are worth the money, but I suppose I get it now. It still sounds like a marketing ploy. |
How would lack of gravity affect you? The plants stayed up there far longer than a human could have. Not only is there a lack of gravity, there is not atmosphere to protect you from the powerful rays of the sun, hence mutation opportunities. They tested a bunch of stuff up there. The violets tend to bloom longer. I think it's pretty cool. Think of them as bionic violets. Bigger, stronger, faster .... the million dollar man. Oh, that was Television. ˘ .˘ --~ dave |
- Posted by Perle_de_Or Zone 7 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 2, 13 at 11:35
As Linda said, they did it to see what mutations they would get, and if I am not mistaken they wound up staying in space for 6 years. I have three of them, I have had EverPraise for years. I really like it, its a strong plant and the ruffled foliage is beautiful. It has bloomed differently from time to time. In cooler weather the color is brilliant and the green crinkled edge is really pretty. They propagate very easily, and the blooms stay a long time. I also have EverGlory and EverGrace, both still babies though. I agree about the overpricing and would never have ordered one at those prices. I was given my original plant by a friend. Here is a picture of a small EverPraise that recently bloomed with a stripe. I am waiting to see if it will go back to solid after it blooms again. the green edge doesn't show well in this photo. |
Weren't only the seeds sent up? Who would have cared for plants? Mine can go about 10 days without me. And they don't like cold temps. |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 2, 13 at 12:09
Bunny, Yes, just the seeds along with many other seeds for experiments. And, I think it was six years as Perle says. I read an article about it but it was a long time ago. Lun, Optimara may be using this as a marketing ploy to raise the prices for their "Space" violets, but the experiment was a NASA based one, not an Optimara idea. Linda |
They are different - and worth growing for some time to get a feel of it. But not to the extent to pay that price. Get the leaves, try a couple you like - and pass them on to another grower. That was my experience. Somebody likes the miniatures, some - wagon wheel size violets - but the more different varieties you grow - the better you become. You do not need to keep everything - otherwise very soon they will eat you out of house and home - but it is always fun to try something new. |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Wed, Oct 2, 13 at 17:16
Hi Begonia Thank you for posting the question. I have found the space violets to be satisfactory in every way--the bloom count is amazing. Along with the Everfloris, seeds from other Optimara varieties were also sent into space, such as the Rhapsodies and some of the States series. I have a few that are in constant bloom, with a full bouquet of blooms that is much larger than any other AVs. Several of my AV friends, who are not collectors, they just enjoy having a few AVS, raise these for the heavy blooming. They are very easy to grow. They rest just a short time in between bloom cycles. I have also had success in raising Optimaras from leaves that I got from Selective Gardener. They are very sturdy, with thick petioles and they grow rapidly from leaves. Having a few of these in full bloom to brighten up the collection is a joy. Joanne 47 |
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Hampton girls basketball team hustles past Ford City, 53-31
What was a battle for second ended up not being much of a fight. Hampton scored the last eight points of the first quarter and continued to pull away throughout the game for a Section 1-AAA win over visiting Ford …More Hampton Sports
Despite significant losses to graduation, North Allegheny boys team continues to find success
The North Allegheny boys swimming team is rebuilding after winning its third consecutive WPIAL Class AAA title, but results do not show it. Undefeated, the …More North Allegheny Sports
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Clairton football coach Wayne Wade will miss one game next season and his team will be on probation for a year as part of a punishment approved by the PIAA Board of Directors on Wednesday. As proposed by the school …More North Hills Sports
Gorman: Not just a no-brainer for Pine-Richland's DiNucci
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HS highlight reel: Softball standouts make commitment to Marist
Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., has made quite an impact while recruiting softball players in Western Pennsylvania. Shaler junior first baseman Amanda Sartori and South Side Beaver sophomore infielder Hunter Hand recently made verbal commitments to the Red Foxes, joining …More Shaler Area Sports
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If it's not possible to avoid an allergen, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure. Here are some steps you can take to avoid contact with allergens and irritants.
Dust Mites
Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and carpets. No matter how clean your house is, it's impossible to completely get rid of dust mites. However, you can limit contact, especially in the bedroom, if you:
- Put special dust-proof covers on pillows, mattresses and box springs. Remove and clean the covers frequently.
- Avoid bedding stuffed with foam rubber or kapok.
- Limit the number of stuffed animals kept in bedrooms or put them in plastic containers.
Grasses, trees and weeds produce pollens that travel through the air and are inhaled. They cause seasonal allergy symptoms and trigger asthma. Pollens from trees are higher in the spring, grasses in the summer and weeds in the fall. This may vary depending on weather conditions and where you live. If possible:
- Keep windows closed during pollen season, especially during the day.
- Stay inside during mid-day and afternoon hours when pollen counts are highest.
- Take a shower, wash your hair, and change clothing after working or playing outdoors.
Allergic reactions to pets are caused by the animal's dander. Short-haired pets are not any less likely to cause a reaction than long-haired animals.
If you have an allergy to animals, it's best not to get a new pet. If you already have a pet you cannot live without, you should:
- Keep the pet outdoors or restrict it to a few rooms in the house. At the very least, keep the pet outside of the bedroom.
- Wash hands after petting.
- Bathe your pet once a week to reduce dander.
Molds are found in outdoor air and can enter your home any time you open a door or window. Any house can develop a mold problem with the right conditions. Molds like to grow on wallboard, wood, or fabrics, but they will grow any place. They thrive in damp basements and closets, bathrooms (especially showers), places where fresh food is stored, refrigerator drip trays, house plants, air conditioners, humidifiers, garbage pails, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and old foam rubber pillows.
You can control mold in your home if you:
- Clean bathrooms, kitchens, and basements regularly and keep them well aired.
- Do not use humidifiers.
Cockroach droppings can not only trigger allergies but can trigger and bother asthma. Since cockroaches require food and moisture to survive, you can help reduce exposure by getting rid of sources of each. In some cases, you may need to hire an exterminator to get cockroaches under control. The following steps also should be taken:
- Keep your kitchen clean and wash dishes promptly.
- Make sure all food is stored in sealed containers.
- Empty garbage and recycle bins frequently.
- Avoid leaving food out.
- Set roach traps.
- Seal cracks in your home to prevent infestation.
- Smoke - Avoid tobacco smoke and do not allow anyone to smoke in your home or car. If you smoke, try to quit. Do not use woodburning stoves or fireplaces.
- Odors - Stay away from strong odors such as perfume, hair spray, paint, cooking exhaust, cleaning products and insecticides. Room air fresheners and electronic air cleaners also can trigger symptoms.
- Cold air - Cover your nose and mouth with a scarf.
- Colds and infections - Wash hands frequently.
- Exhaust - If you have an attached garage, don't start the car and let it run in there. Fumes can make their way into the home even when the garage door is open.


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Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Angie's List Inc., the consumer- review website with more than a million members, surged after reporting fourth-quarter revenue that topped analysts' estimates as the cost of acquiring customers declined.
Angie's List advanced 16 percent to $16.76 at 12:25 p.m. New York time, after earlier surging as much as 22 percent for the biggest intraday jump since the company's trading debut on Nov. 17. Before today, the shares had gained 11 percent from their initial offering price.
The Indianapolis-based company, which provides reviews of plumbers, electricians and other service providers, said the cost of adding subscribers fell from $60 to $51 per customer during the period, from a year earlier. Total paid memberships were 1.07 million on Dec. 31, up 78 percent, after the company spent more on marketing, Angie's List said in a statement.
"The cost of member acquisition has dropped dramatically, and especially so in the fourth quarter," said Sameet Sinha, an analyst with B. Riley & Co. in San Francisco. "They're seeing some significant efficiencies there and thus can invest more marketing dollars into the business now."
Sinha, who recommends selling the stock, said those efficiencies may "hit a wall" if it reduces advertising spending going forward, which could affect subscriber growth.
In its first earnings report as a public company, Angie's List said yesterday that fourth-quarter revenue increased 70 percent to $27.4 million, topping analysts' estimates of $25.4 million. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $29 million to $30 million. Analysts had estimated $28.3 million.
The fourth-quarter loss narrowed from a year earlier to $5.87 million, or 14 cents a share, from $8.24 million, or 30 cents. Analysts had estimated a loss of 12 cents, the average of projections in a Bloomberg survey.
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Before we put vinyl siding up, our home was painted gray cedar, white gutters, etc. gray>black roof. We had deep burgundy shutters and front door. A deep 'colonial blue' also would have worked (the gray had a bit of blue tone to it) as would a cool hunter green. Here's a little tool you can play with. Go to Owen's Corning siding. On the far left under "Tools and Resources" click on "Exterior FX Visualization Software" in the drop down menu. At the next screen click "Start Designing". You'll then be asked for a zip code (put in anything, doesn't have to be yours ;) You'll then be directed to a screen with sample homes to choose from. Pick one of those, similar in style to yours if possible. |
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text: No recent wiki edits to this page. Origin Suspiria has only appeared in the Punisher holiday specials ( Red X-Mas and Bloody Valentine.) Early Years Suspiria and her husband and daughter were relaxing on an Italian beach when a group of hit-men shoots her husband in the chest and takes her daughter at gun-point. Vincent Carraciola, the leader of the crime family who took her daughter, blackmails her to become their assassin. If she refuses to assassinate her targets, then Carraciola says they'll kill her daughter. Legend of Suspiria Some believe her to not be a real person, just an Italian hit-man fairy tale. She's been called the "Boogeyman of Messina." It is believed that several stories are passed around the Italian mafia families make her out to be a deadly assassin mixed in with and some sexual fantasies. While working for Carraciola, Suspiria assassinated the Camorra family heads from Naples when they tried to take over the Napolitano wine business. While working for Vincent Carraciola, she is on a strict retainer and isn't supposed to leave Italy or take outside jobs.Creation Suspiria was created by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Character Evolution When Suspiria first appeared, she was hired to kill the Punisher. That job ended with the Punisher throwing her off the top of a building and presumed she was dead. Later, she returns to New York City and convinces the Punisher to assist her and return to Italy to take down the people who kidnapped an American senator's son. Romantic Encounters In the Punisher: Bloody Valentine, Suspiria and Frank Castle become romantically involved. They bond over similar circumstances of loosing their families and loved ones. Major Story Arcs The Punisher: Red X-Mas A few days prior to Christmas, the Punisher, dressed as Santa Clause, kills five Napolitano family men walking outside of Tiffany's & Co in New York City. The death of Regina Napolitano's husband makes her third husband to die at the hands of the Punisher. On Christmas Eve, Regina concocts a plan requiring $500,000 from each of the five widows to hire Suspiria, her cousin, for a total of 2 million. At first the other women are hesitant, but they are eventually convinced to hire her to kill the Punisher. On New Year's Eve, Suspiria sends a video to the police stating she has planted explosives under the streets of Times Square and will detonate the bombs if anything happens to her. She also makes a demand for the Punisher to show up in Times Square or else she will kill a civilian every two minutes until he does show up. She then shoots at least eight civilians before the Punisher arrives. The Punisher locates who he believes to be Suspiria on top of a building with a high-powered rifle. After shooting her with his sniper rifle, the woman falls to the ground. Looking over the dead woman, the police discover that this woman was wearing a wig and was not Italian. Suspiria uses this decoy locate the Punisher and follow him back to a hotel room. Breaking down the door just after midnight, they get into a confrontation. During the fight, she takes Frank off guard by kissing him and then as he's surprised, she bites into his shoulder to break free of his grapple. As Punisher escapes via the fire escape, Suspiria follows after him. Suspiria spots an open window and as she is crawling into the apartment, the Punisher reveals his hidden location and closes the window on her with one of her legs trapped outside. With her stuck in the window entrance, the Punisher shoots her leg, binds her, and then brings her back to his headquarters. As Frank is interrogating her, she offers to tell him who hired her in exchange for a kiss. The next morning, Frank throws Suspiria off the top of a building to land on Regina Napolitano's (the person who hired her) car. The Punisher: Bloody Valentine Suspiria spent nine months learning to walk again after she the failed Punisher assassination job. About a year later, she returns to New York City. While taking down some arms dealers bringing guns into the city, she runs into the Punisher. Suspiria convinces the Punisher to go with her to Italy and informs him that she's working to find a Senator's kidnapped son. The kidnappers were using the kid as leverage to bring weapons into the city without being caught. The leader of the kidnappers and arms dealers is revealed to be Herman the German. Once they arrive at her home in Italy, her former boss, Vincent Carraciola, sends a team after her. He believed that she had switched sides or taken another employer after leaving the country to take a job for her cousin (to kill the Punisher) and the following nine months of rehabilitation where she was away from him. Suspiria and the Punisher disguise themselves as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Delfini to infiltrate a casino where Vincent Carraciola is playing poker. After a fire fight in the main lobby, they burst into the private room where Carraciola says he killed Suspiria's daughter when she left the country last year (her assignation job to kill the Punisher). After Suspria interrogates Carraciola, she kills him with her knife. The two then leave the casino to chase after Herman the German who was also working with Carraciola. They arrive at the airport and board Herman the German's plane to find nineteen handcuffed kids. Just as the Punisher is about to squeeze the trigger and kill Herman, Suspiria knocks him out to prevent the kids from watching the scene. Herman informs Suspiria that her daughter is alive and was sold to a family in Hamburg, Germany. After flying the plane back to New York to return the children into the hands of the U.N. so they can be returned to their families and return the senator's son, the Italian government pardons Suspiria for all of her assassinations she performed while being blackmailed by Carraciola. In return for the pardon, the Italian government requires her to work for them as a government operative. Powers and Abilities Suspiria does not possess any super powers. She has an extensive background with weapons and hand-to-hand combat including assault rifles, high-powered sniper rifles, knife fighting, and hand-to-hand combat techniques. Equipment and Weapons Assault RifleSniper RifleKnivesPersonal Data Height: 5' 10" Weight: 142 lbs. 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Pencil it down your calendars! Don't forget to watch today's livestream of the spring/summer 2015 BOSS Womenswear fashion show by Artistic Director Jason Wu at 4 World Trade Center. The fashion show (featuring an "architecture meets nature" theme) will begin around 2:00-2:30PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 10 so stay tuned.
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To give a hint on what's next to come from Jason Wu's upcoming spring/summer 2015 collection for BOSS, he commissioned Marco Brambilla to direct this video featuring Finnish model Suvi Koponen.
Don't forget to save the date, September 10, 2014 at 2:30PM Eastern Time.
Hugo Boss will lifestream their Spring/Summer 2015 fashion show at http://fashionshow.hugoboss.com.
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Shop Spring!
Last Friday, I met up with some of the girls behind Spring, a new revolutionary mobile app that will change the way we shop designer goods. Spring will launch on August 14. For more information, visit Shopspring.com.
Photos via Spring.
Sweater by Spring x LPD, polo shirt by COS, pinstripe shorts by Alexander Wang (click HERE), backpack by Jason Wu, sandals by Givenchy
Jason Wu x 2014 Young Friends of Acria Summer Soiree
I had fun the other night at the Young Friends of ACRIA's second annual summer soiree hosted by Jason Wu. I love going out especially for a good cause! ACRIA held an auction, featuring work by Steven Klein, Steven Meisel, Juergen Teller, Inez and Vinoodh and more, to benefit people living with HIV. Highlights of my night? Jason, as always, gave a beautiful speech and catching up with my lovely Jaime King who looked so beautiful in Jason Wu Fall 2014. Oh, Adriana Lima looked like a billion dollars. She's flawless! My earliest memory of her was back in the day when she did all those Dior ads — and now she's a woman!
Click HERE to learn more about ACRIA.
Jason Wu Laser-cut Leather Clutch
"You've been wearing a lot of white lately, you're gonna love our gift," my friend Gustavo squealed as he handed me my present when I celebrated my birthday dinner at the Monarch Room last month. He was right. This gorgeous ivory laser-cut leather "Daphne" clutch by Jason Wu is the most perfect thing ever. It's slightly roomier than most clutches; it also functions as a chic day piece! I love a good bag that can fit way more than a credit card and a lip gloss tube.
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Christopher Kane Cobweb Sweatshirt
Behold yet another major sweatshirt (Resort 2014) from one of my favourite British designers, Christopher Kane. Picked up this piece from Luisa Via Roma yesterday. There's something romantic yet perverted about it. Obsessed with the lace-style, sheer, embroidered cobweb white floral on the front. Perfect for a little bit of nip exposure from time to time…
Christopher Kane cobweb sweatshirt (click HERE)
Nicholas drop-crotch leather shorts (click HERE)
Jason Wu snakeskin sandals (click HERE)
Cartier bracelet
Rolex watch
I don't know what it is but lately, I'm obsessed with simplicity. I love the idea of keeping everything to the bare minimum. Why carry a bulky bag when a small, clutch will do? Why bring a heavy wallet when there's the lizard case option? Why wear a bangle when you can sport a chic, thin, gold bracelet? Why carry a packet of cigarettes and a lighter when you can get your nicotine fix via NJOY e-cigarettes? There's something about well-chosen little things that pack a lot of punch.
Jason Wu Daphne bag, "For The Love Of Fashion" book by Smythson of Bond Street, ivory leather iPhone 5 case by Adopted, watch and bracelet by Cartier, wallet by Vianel, sunglasses by Saint Laurent, NJOY e-cigarettes, altoids, Kiehl's lip balm, mirror, bracelets by Ryan Porter
The Daphne
Two seasons ago, my friend Jason Wu gifted me with my very own Daphne Bag in a rich, cherry red color. It's become one of my favorite and most practical bags. I really love how you can turn this shoulder bag into a really elegant clutch by just tucking in the straps. It's very roomy and the leather is oh so buttery soft and smooth. Despite its compact size, it fits all my essentials. How chic is this version, in pastel mint?
Available at Net-a-Porter. Click HERE to buy or for more information.
Celebrating Jason Wu at Beatrice Inn
Cindi Leive, Glamour magazine's Editor-in-Chief, hosted a very intimate dinner at the Beatrice Inn to celebrate my beloved Jason Wu. As you already know, the First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama (aka FLOTUS), wore Jason's dress once again at President Barack Obama's Inauguration Ball.
I don't know about you but I always, always get teary-eyed whenever I hear other people toast other people for their achievements. Cindi gave a heart-warming speech about Jason. She also wore the floral dress version of the top I've been eying online.
It was a good crowd. The ultra gorgeous and iconic Stephanie Seymour, the star of Jason Wu's new ad campaign sat across me, Vogue's Valerie Boster was the perfect seatmate, Chanel Iman showed me photos of her new car (I died) in California and encouraged me to finally get my driver's license, my gurl Hilary Rhoda who I haven't seen since we filmed the Rebecca Minkoff Christmas video was there and of course, I love Martha Hunt! She's a knockout stunner.
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Avenue Montaigne, Paris
Avenue Montaigne, I love you so much. I could spend the entire afternoon mincing around the area. It's all about Marni and Montaigne Market, followed by a late lunch at L'Avenue and a quick run-through of all the new things at Celine and finally, go off the beaten path by visiting Balenciaga and Givenchy. Don't you just wish life was this easy? Oh to dream… I suppose Avenue Montaigne is best at small doses. That's what luxury is all about. Just a teeny, tiny, scoopful. It loses its value if you serve too much…
Baseball cap by New Era, sunglasses by Celine, coat by COS, zip cardigan by Michael Kors, shorts by Sonia Rykiel, bag by Jason Wu, shoes by Marni


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Third Millennium Bible (TMB) | New International Version (NIV) |
5 Praise Him upon the loud cymbals; praise Him upon the high sounding cymbals! | 5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. |
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved. (Third Millennium Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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