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As you put your ponds to bed and carve your punkins - get CREATIVE! Let's see 'em! (Oops mine aren't ready yet) |
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Well, these are from last year. The image quality isn't that great, since I'm still getting the hang of the darkness-shooting-toward-the-light thing. And they weren't freestyle; we used a kit. :D Brenda (You may have to refresh the page to make them show up.) Mine DH's |
- Posted by zinniachick southwest Ohio (My Page) on Sat, Oct 14, 06 at 22:54
Very nice Brenda! Zchick...ummm...LOL! |
- Posted by zinniachick southwest Ohio (My Page) on Tue, Oct 17, 06 at 15:17
That was pretty much my reaction when I got it in an email. I think that'll be my costume this year. |
LOL! Candle placement would be tricky. Brenda |
- Posted by fairy_toadmother z5 ncentral il (My Page) on Wed, Oct 18, 06 at 19:33
hot crossed buns! |
YEEESH! I will never look at another pumpkin the same way EVER again. Now this is probably gonna inspire Weird Al Yankovic to do a parody of Sir-Mix-A-Lot's song... "I like big pumpkins and I cannot lie..." |
I've been meaning to carve a pumpkin to post here but unfortunately that outlook is now very grim due to an uninspected visit by our latest pond predator. :-( |
Outlook is very grim!! LOL! I don't think a scarecrow sprayer is going to work on that one...or a dog, a net, you name it. If he moves, and the trick-er-treaters are walking by....oh, such fun! Hehehehe. Brenda |
- Posted by fairy_toadmother z5 ncentral il (My Page) on Wed, Oct 25, 06 at 23:45
ha! my scythe is bigger than yours :) yours is scarier though. |
"my scythe is bigger than yours :) yours is scarier though." If only I had a $1 for everytime I heard that line! :-) |
- Posted by grandmapoo z8 S.Texas (My Page) on Fri, Oct 27, 06 at 9:22
My pumpkin is sitting on the front porch to be carved... ...soon (I hope) Love the pics! Mark, is that your bench? Where did you get it? Why can't witches have babies?... EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HEEEEEE HEEEEEE HEEEEEE!!! |
LMAO!!! It takes a big man to admit his shortfalls, Fi guy. :D We're carving pumps tomorrow! Hope to see pics of yours, 'Poo! (If the above comments were overheard in my neighborhood, I'd be committed in a hearbeat....) Brenda |
Poo3, that's the king & queen bench I designed and built earlier this fall out of Spanish Cedar (a very neat hardwood). It's part of the pond deck which has a garden chess theme. |
- Posted by fairy_toadmother z5 ncentral il (My Page) on Sat, Oct 28, 06 at 9:46
ok, my face is beet red now... |
Well, I tried to carve a pumpkin this weekend, but as I was removing some pumpkin chunks (after about 2 hours worth of getting the seeds out and scraping, outlining, carving, etc.), the "face" had a blowout. Everyone kept suggesting toothpicks as a way to perform surgery on it, but I lost all of my Halloween spirit at that point. *sigh* Grandson Jonah didn't want any part of the seeds/innards, either. LOL I can't say I blame him. They're pretty gross. :D I do have a link below with images of some awesome pumpkin pics, though, that were sent to me via email! Creativity galore! :) Brenda |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pic 1 of...thirteen. Hope this works.
- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Mon, Oct 30, 06 at 15:46
Semper Fi.......LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!! |
- Posted by grandmapoo z8 S.Texas (My Page) on Thu, Nov 2, 06 at 9:20
Oh Wow, Mark, I suspected as much. It's really unique. I can never find anything with character in the stores. (Rustic, yet with charm) It's for my garden/pond area. I've been looking for 3 yrs and have thought many times to try to build one. Yeah, I could try...but afterward I'm afraid some unsuspecting visitor may find themselves LAYING ON the garden! lol |
"I'm afraid some unsuspecting visitor may find themselves LAYING ON the garden!" And that's a bad thing??? Remember, we all need a good laugh now and again! 8-) |
Yeah, just ask Sandy about that. LOL! Brenda |
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An extraordinary season of school choice begins now, bringing new opportunities and challenges for parents around the Charlotte region.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools showcases dozens of new and existing magnets, career-tech programs and other specialty schools at a 2014-15 "options fair" Saturday. Students will have a chance to go to high school at UNC Charlotte or three Central Piedmont Community College campuses. Popular magnets for younger children are expanding to new sites, offering opportunities closer to home.
On Thursday, the state approved 11 new charter schools in the Charlotte region to open in 2014-15, bringing the total to 37 in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. Those schools, which don't report to local school boards, are also taking applications.
The last time Mecklenburg County saw this much change was in 2002, when court-ordered desegregation in CMS ended and tens of thousands of students were reassigned in the ensuing "choice plan."
"This is something you have to think about a year before they go to kindergarten. You have to do your research," says Christy Holson, who applied for CMS magnets and several charters before her son, McKinley, started school in 2012.
But this year's research season is crunched. Families must decide quickly on entering admission lotteries for new magnets and charter schools, some of which don't yet have buildings or principals. By the end of February, all the seats in many popular schools will be taken.
That makes the open houses and information meetings going on in the next few weeks essential, parents and educators say.
"That is a must," said Laura Mock, director of Pioneer Springs Community School, which is converting from a low-tuition private school to a tuition-free charter. Its January open houses are already booked, she said, but there are openings in February.
"Some people hear the word 'charter' and think, 'Oh, better,' " Mock said. That's a mistake, she says: "Every charter is different. Research and know what you're signing up for."
New twists on choice
The emergence of new charter schools, fueled by the legislature's decision to lift a longstanding 100-school limit, brings a twist to school-shopping. Charters have more flexibility on everything from hiring and firing teachers to providing transportation and meals. They can have fewer certified teachers than regular public schools, and students can cross county lines to attend.
Each charter school is run by its own governing board, but some are affiliated by for-profit or nonprofit national chains. Others are part of formal or informal networks.
All of which means parents must ask more questions.
"It's stressful. It feels like too many choices," said Heidi Magi, a parent who lives in the UNC Charlotte area.
That area, including northeast Mecklenburg and southwest Cabarrus counties, has the most intense concentration of new charters, along with the new CMS/UNCC high school. Charter founders cite booming population, crowded schools and the popularity of charter schools in northern Mecklenburg County as driving forces.
Holson, who also lives in that area, wishes there had been more nearby options when McKinley started kindergarten. She entered the CMS magnet lottery and applied at five charters, located in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Iredell counties.
Her son got into three schools, none of which was perfect. She chose Pine Lake Preparatory School, a charter in Mooresville, 30 miles from home.
She's delighted with the personal attention and the education her son is getting. But the commute eats into family time and opportunities to be involved at school.
Holson has put her son's name into the 2014 lottery for two closer charter schools, though she's not sure she'll switch if he gets in. And she's wary of all the new schools – too many unknowns, she says.
Taking a chance
Those unknowns are significant.
Several charter schools are still lining up sites. Most are just starting to recruit faculty as they take student applications. Many are also raising donations and grants to supplement the public money they'll receive when schools open in August.
Likewise, CMS is still seeking principals for some of its new schools. Money for the new college-based CMS high schools must be approved by the state legislature, though Superintendent Heath Morrison said he believes that approval is a formality.
Helen Nance, who chairs the state advisory board that reviews charter applications, suggests the same starting points for new charters or other types of schools: Read the mission statement, visit the website and get to know the leaders.
More than a decade ago Nance was on the founding board of Gray Stone Day School in Stanly County, where she's now chief administrative officer.
"When I was starting Gray Stone, I spent hours on the phone sharing our plans and goals with prospective families," she said. "Schedule a meeting with administration and listen to what they have to say. Take any student-specific questions and ask them."
Magi, whose son will be in first grade, has been doing just that. She has met with founders of two nearby start-up charters, United Community School and Pioneer Springs. Both will use the "Basic School" approach introduced by two other charter schools in north Mecklenburg, which emphasizes social skills and exploration as well as academics. She plans to apply to both.
Taking a chance on a brand-new school is "a concern, but it's also exciting," Magi says. "You can be part of creating that school culture."
Research challenges
Many Charlotte-area families know the drill for checking out existing schools: Look up test scores and other data, narrow your search and visit schools.
But data research is unusually tough this year.
The state launched a new testing system last year. School-by-school results, normally released in the summer, didn't come out until November. And because the new exams are designed to gauge more complex skills, most schools saw big drops in proficiency rates.
The state's school report cards, which compile data on academic performance, safety and faculty at all public schools, won't be out until Jan. 28.
CMS has been working on its own school data profiles. But the district has yet to release even basic enrollment information, citing problems with the new state PowerSchool data system. And on Friday, staff were still scrambling to get up-to-date magnet requirements posted in time for Saturday's options fair.
The fair, which pulls together representatives from 47 schools offering magnets, career-tech themes and other options, is a four-hour event that kicks off the month-long CMS application period.
What it means
Choice and competition are reshaping the face of public education. The effects go far beyond the families entering lotteries this year, ultimately playing out in the region's economy and the health of neighborhoods.
Eddie Goodall, a charter-school advocate and former state senator from Union County, contends that the charter boom spurs local districts to be more innovative.
"I think it's a windfall for parents," said Goodall, who leads the N.C. Public Charter School Association. "Most of us want to see the tide rise for all."
Morrison agrees that choice and competition have benefits. He has launched a "redesign" process to encourage all CMS schools to find new says to meet the needs of students and communities.
"A wide variety of programs is essential to our success," Morrison writes in the new options guide.
But he has also raised concerns that the state is authorizing too many charter schools too fast, with insufficient quality control.
Morrison has asked state lawmakers to level the playing field for charters and district schools. In some cases, that might mean more flexibility for districts, while in others that might mean tighter controls for charters.
Holson, who drives her son to Pine Lake charter, has mixed feelings. She's glad to have an option that she believes is giving her son a far better education, but she knows not every parent can make a 30-mile drive.
"It's unfortunate, but the charter school process weeds out a lot of people who have children who are equally deserving of an education," she said.
"I think charter schools are a really good idea," she said, "but it's going to increase the divide between the haves and the have-nots."
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Sadly, I had to sell my 2005 Tacoma Double Cab. I have for sale a set of Weathertech digital floorliners. Color is gray and the set includes first row and second row. Second row is "over the hump".
Condition is used, with the minor scuffing you'd expect for three year old floor Weathertechs. I had to trim just a bit from the top edge of the driver side mat to provide clearance for the clutch pedal. This mat is in the photo, bottom right.
Here is the weathertech site for the mats
$100 including shipping to continental U.S. via Parcel Post.
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About wwbubbajoe's Garage
About me and my passion for cars
I grew up working on them and they just kinda grew on me.
My first car
It was a 1991 Pontiac Grand Am that was about eight different colors. Enough said, right?
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My first 1999 Honda Civic Si
My dream car
Anything fast.
Car clubs I'm in
- Type of racing: strip and course
- Driver: anybody
- Driving song: Into the Fire by Disturbed
- Car movie: the fast and the furious one
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text: > I've noticed this behavior since version 26. For version 28, I did not > use the system Cairo, and have had no problems. > > I don't know if I am up to patching/recompiling Cairo, then getting > stuck in a dependency 'hell' recompiling everything that might break > from this, just to appease Firefox; especially since the ESR versions > (and Pale Moon) work just fine. I'll do this on my next B/LFS build, > but for now, I'm going to leave my system alone. > > mlm I recompiled cairo with the patch applied about two weeks ago, and so far everything runs smooth. The patch just fixes an invalid NULL pointer, so as far as I can see there is no risk for other programs linking to cairo to get unstable because of this patch. regards, thorsten


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CTLA-4 blockade increases antigen-specific CD8+ T cells in prevaccinated patients with melanoma: three cases
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Anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) antibodies, such as ipilimumab, have generated measurable immune responses to Melan-A, NY-ESO-1, and gp100 antigens in metastatic melanoma. Vaccination against such targets has potential for immunogenicity and may produce an effector-memory T-cell response.
To determine the effect of CTLA-4 blockade on antigen-specific responses following vaccination, in-depth immune monitoring was performed on three ipilimumab-treated patients prevaccinated with gp100 DNA (IMF-24), gp100209–217 and tyrosinase peptides plus GM-CSF DNA (IMF-32), or NY-ESO-1 protein plus imiquimod (IMF-11); peripheral blood mononuclear cells were analyzed by tetramer and/or intracellular cytokine staining following 10-day culture with HLA-A*0201-restricted gp100209–217 (ITDQVPFSV), tyrosinase369–377 (YMDGTMSQV), or 20-mer NY-ESO-1 overlapping peptides, respectively. Tumors from IMF-32 were analyzed by immunohistochemistry to help elucidate mechanism(s) underlying tumor escape.
Following vaccination, patients generated weak to no CD4+ or CD8+ T-cell response specific to the vaccine antigen but demonstrated increases in effector-memory (CCR7loCD45RAlo) tetramer+CD8+ T cells. After ipilimumab induction, patients experienced a robust, although sometimes transient, antigen-specific response for gp100 (IMF-32 and IMF-24) or NY-ESO-1 (IMF-11) and produced polyfunctional intracellular cytokines. Primary and metastatic tumors expressed tyrosinase but not gp100 or class I/II MHC molecules.
Vaccination induced a measurable antigen-specific T-cell response that increased following CTLA-4 blockade, potentially "boosting" the vaccine-primed response. Tumor escape may be related to antigen loss or lack of MHC expression necessary for immune activity. These results in a limited number of patients support the need for further research into combining vaccination with ipilimumab and provide insight into mechanisms underlying tumor escape.
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- Title
- CTLA-4 blockade increases antigen-specific CD8+ T cells in prevaccinated patients with melanoma: three cases
- Journal
Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy
Volume 60, Issue 8 , pp 1137-1146
- Cover Date
- 2011-08-01
- 10.1007/s00262-011-1011-9
- Print ISSN
- 0340-7004
- Online ISSN
- 1432-0851
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
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- Topics
- Keywords
- Melanoma
- Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4
- Ipilimumab
- T-cell response
- Vaccines
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Jianda Yuan (1)
- Brian Ginsberg (1)
- David Page (2)
- Yanyun Li (2)
- Teresa Rasalan (1)
- Humilidad F. Gallardo (1)
- Yinyan Xu (1)
- Sylvia Adams (3)
- Nina Bhardwaj (3)
- Klaus Busam (4)
- Lloyd J. Old (5)
- James P. Allison (1)
- Achim Jungbluth (5)
- Jedd D. Wolchok (1) (2)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Immunology Program, Ludwig Center for Cancer Immunotherapy, Sloan-Kettering Institute, New York, NY, 10065, USA
- 2. Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, Box 340, New York, NY, 10065, USA
- 3. Department of Medicine, New York University Cancer Institute, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, 10016, USA
- 4. Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
- 5. Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, New York Branch, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA


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The Remote Contacts (Hail) UI has undergone a major update. You may now open it via the Mission Journal (J key by default) or the Hail button on the mini-map. In preparation of the Foundry, a new tab for Community Authored Content can be chosen on the left tab. You will now see each individual mission offered to you, sorted by the name of the mission offering contact. You may switch to the Info tab for persistent reminders from certain contacts. You may turn in missions from the In Progress tab.
Sprint and Roll cool-downs now look different in the UI.
The Interaction progress bar has a maximum width; no more stretching across a widescreen monitor!
Buttons on the Interact bar now have a consistent width.
The "Click to Select" text on the Interact bar has been centered.
The Interact bar no longer shows when selecting an Away Team.
Tooltips in the Tailor / Ship Editor now use a standard delay.
Dropdown menus in the Tailor / Ship Editor have been widened slightly.
Trails no longer display in the Ship Editor.
The Tailor no longer visually stretches your character a little horizontally.
The Crafting UI can now be resized larger than its default size.
The Crafting UI no longer counts items in the Recycle Bin as valid for crafting.
Several Star Trek Online loading screens have been updated.
The "X" button in the upper-right of the Away Team selector now closes the window.
The "Exit Game" button now pops up a confirmation dialogue from the Login screen.
The ESC key properly closes the Assets Tab of the Inventory.
The Social Media menu item has been removed.
Ship name and location are now limited to displaying 20 characters in the Character Select screen. This fixes an issue where the ship name and location can extend out of the lower-right window.
Fixed an issue incorrectly preventing certain Uniform combinations from being set up in the Tailor.
Fixed a potential Tailor issue where certain textures would not apply.
Currency types no longer overlap items in stores where multiple currencies are accepted.
If an item reward from a mission is marked as Unique, there will be explanatory text in the tooltip.
Item reward text in the Mission Reward window now changes color when you hover your mouse cursor over it.
Clicking on any reward in the Mission Return screen will select that reward, as opposed to having to click on the radio button next to it.
The button that allows you to take rewards is now grayed out if you haven't selected any items.
Fixed an issue where checkboxes in the Privacy Settings UI sometimes wouldn't display the correct value.
Certain Bind on Equip items purchased through vendors no longer bind when bought. They are now properly marked as Bind on Pickup.
When you view the Info on a ship, it will now display a thumbnail image of the selected ship.
The "Show Enemy Health" selection in the HUD Options UI no longer has an untranslated message.
The name of a player's Fleet always displays by the name in the HUD (e.g. Over the player's head or over the ship in space).
Mission-specific progress bars no longer overlap the name of ships, NPCs, or objects.
Collapsing and expanding the Dabo window now has a smoother transition.
The art has been adjusted for collapsible / collapsed UI (Interacts, Who, Fleet Search, Dabo).
Contacts with multiple options now show a unique icon on the map and mini-map.
Hovering your cursor over a "grip point" now correctly changes the cursor to a Resize or Move cursor.
Map-specific missions now properly display as "Failed" if they have indeed been failed.
Fixed a bug preventing Injuries or Ship Damage from being healed twice in a row.
The outline that displays when you have some objects selected has been improved.
Targeting reticules are now more consistent in size.
A more helpful error message now displays when attempting to purchase something from the C-Store while your inventory is full, and various other states that may cause the transaction to fail.
In stores with multiple categories, you may now select from these categories from the left sidebar, while Buy, Sell, and Buyback compose the top bar.
The slider bar on Holds, Disables, etc. has been removed.
New loading screens have been added.
You may now remove the Level Bar from your UI.
You may now resize the Interact UI via the F12 "Rearrange" menu.
There have been general UI tweaks, improvements, and optimization.
Teams are once again auto-balanced in PvP maps.
Players may now choose to ignore PvP invitations.
When healing Shields in PvP, the healer now gets the credit instead of the one being healed.
Fixed an issue where the number of points required to win in a given Challenge match was unnecessarily duplicated in the UI.
Fixed an issue where all players in the Challenge lobby showed up as Lieutenants.
Fixed an issue where the target score wouldn't show that it changed when changing maps in the Challenge queue.
On Shanty Town (PvP), if a player has the virus, a buff will display showing the amount of time it will remain. The visual effect while carrying the virus has also been updated and the map has been cleared of floating objects.
When queuing for PvP from the Neutral Zone and the Omega Leonis Sector, a floating message pops across the screen to confirm that you've entered the PvP queue.
Assimilation (PvP): There is no longer a floating object on the Klingon version.


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Needs a "Restore Defaults" for Recommended Items.
Your layout looks amazing and is so much easier to navigate. There is many times I'm playing a tank or off-tank and I really need to pick up 2 stats. This layout would be easier to see my choices rather then just picking one stat and scanning the list for the other. To be honest I'm use to the current shop enough that I don't have problems navigating it but I see many new players struggle with that.
I'm guessing implementing these types of changes has been low priority, since they haven't made it into the game yet, but the thoughts involved are great. An overhaul of the shop would certainly be welcome. I think it should tie in to an overhaul of the game's champions screen in the profile as well though, if saved items build lists can be created per champion. Setting those before the game starts is an obvious time-saver. Build lists per champ that are loadable in-game would be fantastic. Situational item changes are obviuosly necessary in the game, but simplifying the recommended items list in-game needs to be foolproof if it's going to be customizable. Perhaps simply pressing the number keys while having your mouse over the item would be enough to load that item instead of a save/remove feature. A simple revert action marker beside each slot to reload the last item in there could be useful also (undo), and certainly - allow in-game saves of the build list you create during the game. Buybacks should be free for those poor unfortunate souls who misclick an item and sell it, and selling items just purchased should be possible at full price. The shop-keeper himself should be animated in the menu and chat you up in-game (with a squelch feature option). Having him suggest, verbally and/or visually, items that might work well for your character would be hillarious. He cold even provide a discount if you buy his suggestion. The shopkeeper himself should fight alongside the tower at enemy champs if they come in range (not a hud feature, I realize, but really - he's standing right there!). Item grid options would be nice, as opposed to the list. Having the entire list available on one screen beats scrolling.
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This Current Inventory and Sell Mechanics, with the meaning "it's difficult to sell items" needs adressing. At least fix it so that if I have an item selected when I recall I can sell it by clicking the sell button when I arrive at the fountain, without having to click the item again.
How many years untill this is live? Also you can add item group for small basic items and advanced items.
Shameless Necro for an awesome thread.
Wow, I loved that the fourth one automatically filtered items that applied to multiple categories! It also highlights items that have unruley niches. Tick Attack, Magic and Defence... Tiamat. Because of the health and mana regen it is considered a magic and defence item. :P There should be 8 recommended item slots. And I think consumables should be a column at the side, and not part of the main item list.
I like #4 of those options. but I must say I still kinda like the old one to. Maybe there could be a "use advanced item shop" option in the options menu.


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Remember, this time last year, fsu wanted jimbo out... Roper might be what the doctor ordered. Things can change in one season. For example, Auburn/FSU. Just sayin'.... I have faith. Or at least I'm attempting to. GO GATORS!
What? Are you telling me fans tend to be fickle and overreact?! Pssssssh, you and your logic. Some people need to get their jimmies un-rustled.
It's clear as day to most of us why they are fleeing. We put a bandaid on a gunshot wound and are trying to sell that to young scholar athletes. It's one thing to ask our fans to be patient and trust the direction of this program, it's another to ask players and recruits to do that.
Once again, I'm reminded why I'm happy not to have to depend on some of you when the chips are down. Sheesh.
Things were down in that we had a horrible year but the glimmer of hope was that we had a decent offensive recruiting class last year and appeared to be doing it again this year and the year after making serious strides in there heart of Miami. That all has imploded. We are left with the current roster and a few additions and maybe if we are lucky a couple of plan b guys that we will fight Minnesota and temple and other mediocre programs for. In addition, we may be losing a couple more who have been wavering. This team is not talented nor deep enough to lose several key pieces. That glimmer of hope we had to turn this around is dimming. Where is the explosiveness? Where are the playmakers? We're going to have to run the ball with Taylor and lane and hope for 7 to 12 play drives because this offense lacks that electric playmaker. Cook was that guy. Basically that is the offense we have been trying to run for the past three years. We need wrs! We need oline! Look at alabamas oline class this year. That is the type of class the gators needed to pull in. Finally, we destroyed whatever progress we appeared to have made in recruiting Miami. Unless muschamp somehow closes strong, this weak offensive class from a playmaker perspective will be his downfall.
No, you just want to dig your head in the sand and pretend that everything is ok. Doesn't look like many players want to play for this team. But you just close your eyes, cover our ears, and pretend all is good….
I just cannot believe what a disaster this is turning into. If this is not turned around this coming season, Foley should be held responsible as well as WM, IMO.
This recruiting class falls apart, you cut ties now because you do not want to destroy a second recruiting class next year.
Yep. Recruiting is usually the glimmer of hope during a down year but even that is trending down now. Moving forward, any serious offensive firepower is going to have to come almost entirely from one single recruiting class (2013) which is obviously not ideal. And in the 2014 class we are not able to take a lot of bodies so we really needed to score some good quality as opposed to quantity. That's why losing Cook is so damaging, and would be with Lane as well. Because of that, not to mention the Miami-Dade inroads, they were they perfect recruits to nab and were at least a small feather Muschamp could put in his cap for this year. Grier and Sharpe were must-haves but they don't make a class. Therefore Muschamp would have 3 out of 4 offensive recruiting classes that were mediocre at best and clearly failed to address serious needs at the time. Not good. Holy cow I just looked at Bama's OL recruits: #1 OT #1 OG #1 OC #2 OC #1 OT (JC) #26 OG Wow.
If you call taking the money and running then yes they will be held responsible. This will not end well. But, it will end and the Gators will be back!
The Gator coaches are excellent recruiters. Those that are bolting are generally very high end prospects that have a lot of options and only selected the Gators by a bit in the first place. If I were a high school offensive juggernaut, and I saw an offense that had been worse than the top 100 for 3 years in a row, I might rethink my commitment also. However, I do think that is is possible for Roper to change things. If he does, and assuming there aren't 95 crippling injuries next fall like there were this fall, then we should see things turn around.


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Sky Sports sources understand that Bayer Leverkusen are in talks with Tottenham to sign Vedran Corluka.
Corluka joined Spurs from Manchester City in the summer of 2008 and was a key player under Harry Redknapp during his first few years at White Hart Lane.
However, the right-back has slipped behind Kyle Walker in the pecking order this season and has been starved of first-team opportunities.
Redknapp has a wealth of defensive options and it now appears as though he would be prepared to let Corluka leave.
Bayer Leverkusen are believed to have contacted the London club about the 25-year-old and could be set to secure his services before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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The Growing Illusion of Single Player Gaming
Maybe I'm just odd. (292 comments)
I do not like multi player games much.
However. I love mmorpgs.
SWG was great. the best even. I could even have lived with the changes but the chanegs enrofec multi player. No more could you ger buffed and go out and play on your own.
For me the thing about mmorpgs is not the multiplayer its just the having real people around that is cool.
Yes I do like the occasional team up. But I hate for it to be fopreced.
Am mostyly playing swtor right now. However the foreced need mroe than 1 player parts are annoying. I wish i could turn them off so i do not see them.
I also think to much is put into multiplayerism bits.
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China has more political and legal space to urbanise than India
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Corruption now threatens to bring down a land of opportunity
In India,assertion by states doesnt preclude,and in fact nurtures,national cohesion
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The friction between democracy and markets may be inevitable in India today,and only skilful politics can resolve it
How Hazares movement is different from earlier transformations and why it might persist,anyway.
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 by 744
Rated 4 out of 5 Very low SPG recognition
Hotel met my expectation with spacious room, lovely bathroom and breakfast was very good.
My stay was free from Avios in recognition of my patronage on my credit card provider and I chose this hotel because I have a gold card on SPG. My gold card was not recognised when I wanted a late check out because i didn't book directly through SPG. This is not a good way to treat a very loyal customer of 12 years. It will likely push me away to other brands.
November 19, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by DT1995 Weekend at the Park Lane
I was not offered an upgrade. Instead I was given possibly the smallest room at the hotel. Were it not for a chair, which barely fit, I would not have been able to watch the TV straight on, not that I watch much TV. The bed was perpendicular to the TV. To take a shower I had to do my best imitation of a flamingo, alternating from one leg to another. And I could not leave the in-room "airconditioner/heater" on at night because it was much too loud.
April 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sanchez2013 Above and Beyond
This was our first trip to London. First of all the hotel locations is fantastic. The hotel has easy access to the buses, subway, taxies, restuarants, shopping and list goes on. The hotel is luxurious and beautiful much better than I expected. The staff always treated us with a smile and respect. They went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The hotel has any employee, Nelson, room service that ensured that our request and more were met.
August 8, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Shaun Great position but that's it.
What an excellent position this Hotel occupies but what a let down in standard of accommodation. I was shocked to find this standard of Hotel as part of a once great name ie Sheraton. Old and daggy is the est description I can muster for what should be a showpiece for the SPG group. Very clean though and great staff but my god in 2012 and for 300 GBP per night... Get your act together and renovate this classic property and make it special again.
November 9, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Khophe This hotel is about location...
...but little else. Rooms are small and screaming for renovation, with miniature bathrooms, weak lighting and slow Internet. Breakfast is very expensive with probably smallest selection across SPG group. Staff is friendly and professional but there is not much they can do to improve your stay since hotel is decaying.
Last but no the least, though being a SPG Platinum I received no upgrade offer or special treatment...altogether disappointing.
June 14, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Fred55 Good but not great!
A good but not great hotel.
Nice location-across from Green Park. Very convenient to Mayfair, Piccadilly and Buckingham Palace.
Staff very pleasant and helpful--especially in the bar and at the concierge desk. Rooms clean and well maintained. However, always a minor glitch when I stay here--this time no newspaper despite 2 requests. Had problems during previous stays, I complained and received a comp room upgrade this time which I appreciated.
January 19, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by den71 sergeev denis
Worst hotel I've visited in the current year
tired rooms and an absolute rejection of the status
Received actual room looked like a flophouse with a view of the courtyard that looked like a cesspool of water in the room and other nice little things made in the normal hotel chain, I do not recall
Of the benefits can only say one thing - the location in the very center of London
According to the results of the trip to London was a member of LHW
November 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Judithecatlady Great location!
Our stay at this hotel was very nice. The location on Piccadilly was perfect - we were able to walk to most of the attractions we wanted to see. We really enjoyed afternoon tea, and all of our food and drink experiences were great. The staff was nice and helpful, and our overall experience here was excellent.
August 19, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by JOHN26247 This is a hotel in need of care for guests
I am not really sure wether this freview will be read but I stay in hotels a lot and whilst I use secret hotels a lot this was billed as a 5* hotel but was little more than 3*.
The bed had no protective cover and when we asked for pilow protectors due to the pillows smelling musky we got extra pillow cases which were thrust at us rather than being put on.
I stay is Starwood hotels a fair bit and this is not meeting your standards - very sad.
September 23, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Dantheman Quality is not up to standard of location or name
I was disappointed with the quality of the hotel and the service I received as a platinum member. The front desk were not helpful and made little effort to give me a nicer room. The room itself was very disappointed and not what I expect of Starwood. In the morning, I was also interrupted twice, asking when I was checking out (even though I had a 4pm) checkout. It would take a lot for me to make this my preferred london starwood hotel again.
August 14, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by TPGRN331 Great Location, A little Dated
My partner and I have been planning a bucket list trip to London for about a year. We knew we were going to stay on points and picked the Park Lane due to its modest 12K points a night stay, and GREAT LOCATION. I will confess, the review made me weary before we checked in - but dont let them deter you.
Our room was clean and functional, and SMALL (but thats Europe) (had a standard king room). Considering we spent most of the day out and about it was not a problem. There were areas that were worn in the bathroom.
We were recognized as Gold members at check in and received free internet for the stay, was not offered a room upgrade, but this never happens, even in the states.
I recommend having drinks at the bar (they make an excellent martini), dinner at citrus was yummy.
I have seen other reviews that say this property is getting an upgrade in Sept. I hope they keep the Victorian charm.
July 12, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by ski96 Will not stay here again!
I can deal with a property that needs work but I cannot accept poor service with a bad property.
Property is very dated and needs updating:
Elevator was broken every other day
Water temperature fluctuated all the time
Room furniture was extremely worn
Felt very dirty in my room
Service: My reservation check out date was incorrect and instead of helping me at the front desk they told me I could use the internet in my room to fix it online
December 12, 2011
Rated 1 out of 5 by FFGeek13 Better Maintenance Needed
This hotel has the markings of a hotel that used to be really great, but has fallen into disrepair and is riding on location alone now, especially given the rates. The facilities are outdated, and staff somewhat standoffish. Definitely not going out of their way to help you on your stay. Standing out the most are the maintenance aspects, chipped paint, non-functioning international outlets in rooms, cracks in the tiles in bathroom, etc.
May 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Meier2014 History and charm
The hotel was a bit dated but still had the charm of being there back in it's day of glamour. We were fortunate enough to had a room that looked out towards the Embassy and the park. The windows are double pained so you can't hear the traffic. Bathrooms were nice but be careful on the slick marble floors and the booday (why they have these, I can't imagine). Overall a great location and a positive experience.
June 22, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Del1705 Had to ask for everything
Firstly we were left with one bar of soap for 2 people for a 3 night stay. The first night kept awake with a constant thumping. It was not until the second evening that we found out we had to ask ask for complimentary drinks eg Tea, coffee. The facillities were old and needed replacing, cost of internet, Tv, Movies etc were very expensive for the 3 days. We were very disappointed overall we expected better for something like Park Lane.
October 30, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by BLRBusinessTraveller Not Sheraton Standard
Tired and in need of renovation. Staff are helpful, but too few of them means service is slow. Booked a suite - furnishings were basic & had seen better days. Curtains didn't close by a good 8 inches & were torn, obviously nobody had bothered to check them. Moved rooms, bigger suite - similar poor standard. No tea tray, no free water. Air con didn't work. Mould around bathroom window. Breakfast was the only good thing about the stay.
November 27, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Wangs All Around Bad Hotel
I read the bad reviews on this hotel before I stayed here but gave the benefit of the doubt. However, I am sorry to say that they are all correct. The hotel is poorly managed, awkwardly laid out, old and dated and doesn't even feel like a Starwood Property. Had to wait 3.5 hours for our room which ended up being an 1.5 past 3pm check in. Were not able to sit in the lobby because there is none. Only a restaurant that is fully booked at tea time. Had to wait at least 30-40mins for ice to be delivered to the room and never received the complimentary water for being a SPG member. Gold status was never recognized and I also felt like because I used points for my stay I was frowned upon. Also, as another reviewer mentioned if you go to the gym you have to walk through the restaurant to get there. The only good thing about this hotel was that it's in London.
November 1, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by JHenley Free is not always great
booked two star points nights (24,000) and did not get value. The room was very tired, in a hidden corner on the first floor, minimal amenities tho it was supposed to be an executive upgrade. Wi-Fi was good. Breakfast for 20 pounds was ordinary little fresh fruit, very ordinary choices on the buffet
no better than a cheap airport hotel.
Ackward lobby location off a hidden back alley rather than a minor entrance on Piccadilly.
April 1, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by tTANK1 Tryed to give me an inferior room
I booked this room well in advance on points. My husband and I were to have a special night in London When we were checking in the attendant said there were no upgrades available, and I said that was fine as long as we got what I booked.. We were given a very smal room with a double bed when I had booked a King size. I called down to remark this was not what I booked, and we were changed to the appropriate room. I got the impression they were trying to get one over on us. I also met another group of Americans thet they had done the same thing to but they did not get their rooms changed. SPG needs to look into this as I see it as a very serious offence, ie the customer is only given what they booked if they have the nerve to complain. I was very unhappy with them, as we have been with SPG a long time and I do not believe this is how it is or should be run.
October 20, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Manju Tired hotel but good service
Good service as you would expect, but the rooms are dated. They have no Air-con built in, but to fix that they have standalone units which are vented to the window which means the secondary glazing doesn't close!! That means that summer is fixed, winter is broken!! What do we get more of? the need for air-con in summer or the need for secondary glazing to keep the heat in and the noise out for the other 11 months of the year!!
December 16, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Hacksaw2375 Good Hotel, still needs some upgrades
The free standing air conditioner in the room was inadequate to cool the room. It was cooler outside than in the room and we opened the windows to cool the room but this made the room more noisy.
The water in the bathroom needs improvement,a temperature regulated fixture is really needed to prevent scalding, we had to be very careful to set the cold water on full and turn on the hot water just enough to make it comfortable.
September 24, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Darien28 Facilities of this hotel needs improvements
There are 2 elevators in the hotel, but apparently one of them has been out of order for a long time such that a metal plaque is permanently displayed by the elevator. This caused a lot of delay to the guests getting to their rooms. This is definitely not a SPG quality hotel.
August 18, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Frances55 Rooms need reonvating
I was given a very small room with a rather unsightly air con machine in one corner / a shower that worked sometimes, sockets that could not be used with my MAC adapter due to the skirting board and no tea making facilities in the room.
Luckily I was only there for one night and arrived late / left early.
The gentleman at check in was lovely. Wine in the bar was good.
July 16, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by HELNIC very nice hotel
An old but very nice hotel! We stayed here for 3 nights. Ask for a room with AC, our room didn´t have that but after complaining they arranged a fan instead, worked just fine!
If you only coming for shopping at Oxford street the htl might be a little far away (20 min walk) but ut it´s only 15 min walk to Harrods and 5-10 min to Buckingham Palace.
I strongly recommend having dinner or afternoon tea at the hotel lounge!!
April 27, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Nicolo28 to old!
staff is ok ! good location near tube and near city center but too old!! expensive and too old ! i use fortunately star points for sleep one night here but if u pay 300 £ for night it's crazy for this hotel
August 26, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by KL2012 Needs Improvement
Second stay in 6 months because it is the corporate hotel. Front desk staff could do with more smile and warm. Both time was told it is fully booked so did not get upgrades. Room is clean nice but lack temperature control, sinks was rusty and I do not understand why there are no toothbrushes in the toilets? The hallway creaks when you walk and it is not nice when you return late as you do not want to disturb others.
June 18, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Gordon Convenient But Tired
The property is very tired and in need of a major remodeling. While a bargain for using SPG points, rooms and common area facilities are extremely old and not very clean. Service is very inconsistent, with some staff offering outstanding service and others best suited for another profession. The GM was very responsive to a complaint but is nevertheless tasked with guiding a badly damaged ship into port for repairs.
September 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ladylois55 Could not fault
My husband and I stayed for two nights and could not fault our visit to this hotel.
Our room was warm and cosy. We had a large marble bathroom and an view of Green Park.
All staff we encountered, were helpful and courteous. What more can you ask?
August 20, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Dave621 American Traveller
Overall, we found the hotel to be quite nice. It is in an excellent area and the staff is excellent in all respects. Our room was quite large and had all of the amenities which we needed.
There were a few drawbacks. The bathrooms are quite antiquated with only one small sink and no counter space. The shower had good water pressure but the overall space is very tight and at times I felt like an acrobat while trying to shower. We also had hoped for a better view than the building next store.
Finally, and this one bugged us because it's so easily correctable, the only way to get ice was by calling room service. This is quite petty for a major hotel chain. The heavy daily charge to use the internet seems like gouging, especially when smaller, less expensive hotels provide it as a free service.
The plusses outweighed the minuses, however, so we would probably stay here again.
September 14, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by FrqTravel This hotel needs improvement
This hotel is in a great location, however does not offer the amenities as expected. There is no coffee machine or iron in the rooms, and the staff does not respond timely. Outlets are minimal and at inconvenient places. Checkin times can go well past 3pm, we could not get a room until 6pm. The rooms need major upgrading as the thermostat would not work properly and the room was extremely stuffy and hot.
May 5, 2014