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It may not be reproduced in any form (including posting on a web site) without advance permission from the author. It is intended for personal and private use only. If you are a webmaster wanting to post this guide on your web site, please see the final section of the FAQ. This guide and its author are in no way affiliated with Nintendo, LucasArts or any other company. Should you have any questions, please see the contact information section. Star Wars: Rogue Leader is Copyright 2001 by LucasArts Entertainment. =============================================================================== ----------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------------- =============================================================================== i. Guide Introduction I. Game Introduction II. Default Controls III. Game Overview IV. Alliance Craft V. Walkthrough - Training: Tatooine Training - Mission 1: Death Star Attack - Mission 2: Ison Corridor Ambush - Mission 3: Battle of Hoth - Mission 4: Prisoners of the Maw - Mission 5: Razor Rendezvous - Mission 6: Vengeance on Kothlis - Mission 7: Imperial Academy Heist (Day) - Mission 7: Imperial Academy Heist (Night) - Mission 8: Raid on Bespin - Mission 9: Battle of Endor - Mission 10: Strike at the Core - Bonus Mission 1: Death Star Escape - Bonus Mission 2: The Asteroid Field - Bonus Mission 3: Triumph of the Empire - Bonus Mission 4: Revenge on Yavin - Bonus Mission 5: Endurance VI. Upgrade Locations VII. Empire Forces VIII. Secrets/Codes IX. Information =============================================================================== ---------------------- GUIDE INTRODUCTION ----------------------- =============================================================================== Introduction: My first GameCube title and what a treat it is... to be honest, the only other Star Wars game I've really gotten into was Starfighter, but I did play the prequel to this title on the N64 way back in the day (on a rental). I wrote this FAQ for the same reason I write all FAQs: I like the game and just feel like writing a guide for it. Whether or not this guide is necessary, I do hope you get some use from it. Version History: v1.4 - February 11, 2002 - I've added a few more reader-submitted gold strategies along with three new passcodes. If you sent a gold strategy and I did not post it, I apologize, but I don't want to fill the guide with them. Also, to the many of you who sent in the "Infinite Lives" passcode - I am not giving credit to each and every one of you for the code. It has been released for quite some time now and I just hadn't gotten around to adding it to the guide. From this point forward, I will not be posting any more gold strategies and this is likely to be the last update for a while (at least until new passcodes are released). v1.3 - December 23, 2001 - A new strategy to getting the gold medal on Strike at the Core is included in this update thanks to firstname.lastname@example.com! v1.2 - December 20, 2001 - Didn't expect another update so soon, did ya? Not much has changed in this update. I just spellchecked the guide, fixed something in section 7 and added a simple ASCII diagram for finding the upgrade in Razor Rendezvous since people have been e-mailing me about not being able to find it. Hope this helps. v1.1 - December 18, 2001 - The final bonus mission now has a strategy thanks to email@example.com and that completes everything in this guide. Future updates are unlikely unless it's correcting mistakes or adding worthy gold medal strategies. Enjoy the guide! v1.0 - December 17, 2001 - This update includes strategies for the 3rd and 4th bonus missions, courtesy of email@example.com as well as a couple more tips and revisions. v0.99 - December 1, 2001 - Finally added the strategy to getting the TIE Fighter during the day (thanks to email@example.com) and also added the 2 bonus items I missed in the training level. Tips for getting gold medals have been added to most levels and a couple of new passcodes have been added. This will likely be the last update for a while. v0.95 - November 25, 2001 - All upgrade locations now added. I also revised a few strategies and added some ASCII drawings of some crafts/enemies. v0.94 - November 24, 2001 - Almost done with the upgrade locations (just need two more) and since a lot of people have been asking, I also added a strategy for locating and stealing the TIE fighter, but only in the night mission so far (I'll have the day's soon). Also in this update is a strategy for the second bonus mission. v0.935 - November 24, 2001 - Another upgrade location plus a revised Razor Rendezvous strategy. More to come... v0.93 - November 23, 2001 - Three more upgrade locations added as well as a new passcode and Empire Forces section. I will also begin adding gold strategies to each mission (Razor Rendezvous already finished) so if you have any, I'm willing to post them in the FAQ. (See below for more information). v0.92 - November 22, 2001 - Happy Thanksgiving! This initial release contains a full walkthrough. Of course, I still need to unlock a few more bonus missions, but the main story-based walkthrough is done. =============================================================================== ----------------------- GAME INTRODUCTION ----------------------- =============================================================================== ...as told by the instruction manual. Rebel pilots, report to duty! It's time to suit up, strap in, and fly off as a pilot in Rogue Squadron, the Alliance's most elite group of fighter pilots. When the mission is tough and the outlook is grim, Rogue Squadron is the team responsible for making sure the balance of power doesn't forever sway in favor of the Empire. With epic space battles that span the universe, Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader takes you into the heart of Imperial territory, including into the trenches of the Death Star, near an Imperial Star Destroyer, and across Bespin's Cloud City. You'll also be asked to defend important Rebel convoys and outposts on planets such as Hoth. Flying alongside the other Rogue Squadron members, it's up to you to act as their Rogue Leader and show the path to victory, one laser blast at a time. Good luck. May the force be with you. =============================================================================== ------------------------ DEFAULT CONTROLS ----------------------- =============================================================================== Up (D-pad) - Command wingmates to form Down (D-pad) - Command wingmates to flee Left/Right - Attack commands Control Stick - Use to steer your ship C-Stick - Used to look around in default view and cockpit L Button - Slow down, hold while turning for sharper turn R Button - Speed up your ship (boost) Z Button - Press and hold then use control stick to roll ship R + L - Allows you to turn more sharply. Start/Pause - Pause the game and bring up menu A Button - Fire primary weapon; hold for continuous fire B Button - Fire secondary weapon X Button - Change camera view (default / cockpit) Y Button - Bring up Targeting Computer, hold down to keep up =============================================================================== ------------------------- GAME OVERVIEW ------------------------- =============================================================================== Saving and Loading: Provided you have a memory card, you will be able to save your game progress as you go. After each completed mission, your game is automatically saved on the memory card. To load a saved game, have the memory card in its slot and load up the game. When you come to the file section screen, choose the slot your game is saved in. Targeting Computer: Your ship comes installed with a Targeting Computer - a screen that shows up and points out all targets in sight. Lavender colored targets are enemies, but the yellow ones are your top priority targets. To use the Targeting Computer, press and hold down the Y button to keep it up on screen. Keep in mind, however, that the more you use the Targeting Computer, the more your Targeting Computer Efficiency statistic decreases, which in turn could lead to not getting bonus medals. Display Screen: * In the upper-left hand corner of your screen, you will see the communications display. This only shows up when you press on the d-pad and will show you what commands each d-pad button gives for the current mission you are playing. * Over to the upper-right corner is your radar. When you see the orange sliver, turn your ship so the sliver is pointed north on the radar - this will lead you in the right direction toward your next target. As you approach, the sliver widens and expands outward over the entire radar. This lets you know that you're in the correct area. * Down in the lower-right corner is your Weapon Information. You can see which secondary weapon you currently have as well as the charge of your lasers (primary weapon). If you wait for your lasers to be fully charged, they'll be more powerful. Also in this corner of the screen is a meter that shows the boost charge on some ships - when it's filled, you can use your boost (R button). * Finally, in the lower-left corner of the screen you will find the damage indicator. If the circle in this corner is green, you're in good health; yellow is medium and red is hazardous health. Medal Basis: There are three types of bonus medals that you can acquire for each mission of the game: BRONZE (3 Points), SILVER (6 Points), GOLD (10 Points). Getting each depends on a number of factors. TIME - This determines how long you spent playing the mission. Time requirements get lower for each medal, so don't take too long if you plan on getting the gold. KILLS - Count of how many enemies/obstacles you destroyed. Number of kill requirements increase with each medal. The more kills you get, the better. ACCURACY - This determines how accurate your shots were. Percentage requirements increase with each medal. If you shoot and miss, your accuracy drops, so don't shoot until you have your target in sight. FRIENDLIES LOST - Amount of people (on the Alliance's side) who've been killed during the mission. This number decreases for each medal, so try and avoid unnecessary casualties. LIVES LOST - This shows how many of your three lives you lost during the mission. The more careful you are, the lower chance of death. TARGETING COMPUTER EFFICIENCY - This percentage shows how much you used your Targeting Computer throughout the mission. The more you use it, the lower this percentage will be (since it helps you locate enemies). If you want the gold, it'd be best to keep minimal use of your Targeting Computer. Defeating AT-ATs: AT-ATs have such strong armor, none of your weapons will be able to penetrate it. The only possible way to defeat an AT-AT is by using the Speeder and wrapping the AT-ATs legs with the Tow Cable. To do so, approach the AT-AT and press the B button to harpoon one of its legs. Then move your ship around its legs three times to make it fall over. Options: ROGUE LEADERS - This lets you view how you stand in the default high scores list. It shows the mission you've gotten up to, what place you're in and the title assigned to you. Ranks are based on number and type of medals. PASSCODES - What would a game be without codes? Each passcode can only be 8 characters long. See the Secrets/Codes section for all known (current) passcodes. GAME SETTINGS - This lets you change certain options about the game, such as the rumble feature in your controller, turning the crosshairs on/off, etc. Try different things if you want... you can always return to the default settings with one push of a button. VIDEO SETTINGS - No real use unless you have a certain type of TV. This will always be set to Interlace for most. SOUND SETTINGS - Your basic sound options: music, sound FX, speech volume, switching between Stereo or Mono. Nothing new. SPECIAL FEATURES - While this menu may look rather bare when you start, new options will be unlocked in this menu as you do certain things in the game. See the Secrets/Codes section for more information. Rebel Alliance Icon: Whenever you see the Rebel Alliance icon, it means you can stop on it and swap for a different ship. Blue icons (the most commonly found) are for ship swapping, red-colored icons mark out a stopping point (I've only found a red icon in the Asteroid Field bonus mission). =============================================================================== ------------------------- ALLIANCE CRAFT ------------------------ =============================================================================== A-Wing: Primary Weapon - Double laser cannons Secondary Weapon - Concussion missiles Without a doubt the fastest ship the Alliance has, the A-Wing comes equipped with unlimited nitro boosts (R) but you must wait for recharging in between each use. Though the craft is speedy and comes nicely armed, its main fault sticks out like a sore thumb: defense. The shields on the A-Wing are _very_ weak and cannot withstand heavy fire. B-Wing: Primary Weapon - Triple laser cannons Secondary Weapon - Proton Torpedoes Special Weapon - Ion Cannons This heavily armed Alliance ship comes equipped with your standard lasers along with a limited amount of Proton Torpedoes and an unlimited number of Ion Cannon shots (however, you must wait for each to charge before firing). Due to its unique design, the pilot will always remain stationary in the cockpit during flight. The S-foils on the craft can be closed to speed up as well as avoid enemy fire; its shields are also very durable. X-Wing: Primary Weapon - Four laser cannons Secondary Weapon - Proton Torpedoes Known as the ship that "killed the Death Star" - the X-Wing gets its name from the shape its S-foils forms. Along with its four laser canons, it also has an on-board repair system which you can use after taking heavy damage from enemy fighters. When speeding up, the S-foils on the X-Wing will close, disabling fire. You will not be able to fire again until the foils have been re-opened. Y-Wing: Primary Weapon - Double laser cannons Secondary Weapon - Proton Bombs Special Weapon - Ion Cannons One of the few ships with very strong armor, the shields on the Y-Wing can protect you from a lot of damage. It's not a very fast ship, but is capable of using both Ion Cannons and Proton Bombs. Its default is the Ion Cannon, which you must charge before using, but it also has the capacity to hold tons of bombs. Tap the B button to switch between Ion Cannons and Proton Bombs. Speeder: Primary Weapon - Double laser cannons Secondary Weapon - Tow Cable The Speeder is a fast, yet defenseless Alliance craft. It's ideal for taking down AT-ATs with its Tow Cable. Though its shields may be weak, most enemies will have a hard time hitting a Speeder anyway due to its compact size and fast movement. As with each craft, the Speeder does have its downfalls. As previously mentioned, it's shields are weak but it's also incapable of pulling off moves such as rolls like other craft can. T-16 Skyhopper: Primary Weapon - Double laser cannons Secondary Weapon - Proton Bombs Special Weapon - Ion Cannons Perhaps the first characteristic you'll notice about the T-16 Skyhopper when you use it is that its speed is incredibly slow when compared to other Alliance aircraft. This ship can only be used in the Tatooine Training level of the game and comes equipped with Proton Bombs and an extra Ion Cannon (which must be charged before use). Cloud Car: Primary Weapon - Double laser cannons These small aircraft do not have a secondary weapon, just the standard dual laser cannons. You'll find them in Cloud City (specifically during the Raid on Bespin mission) and even get a chance to fly one once you make it into the city. One of their best features is their well-functioning brakes which enable you to slow down much faster than other aircraft. =============================================================================== -------------------------- WALKTHROUGH -------------------------- =============================================================================== The following walkthrough covers all 10 normal (story-based) missions, the Tatooine training level and the five bonus missions in the game. Unlike in my other FAQs, I've really tried my hardest to leave out all plot spoilers (describing cinemas or stories which you can view on your own I've found really just spoils the game for most). If you find any mistakes or confusing parts, please let me know so I can fix them. -------------================= TATOOINE TRAINING =============----------------- Starting Ship: T-16 Skyhopper - Exchange Ships: None Objectives: - Win the Beggar's Canyon and Tosche Station races. - Bullseye 20-60 Womp Rats in 30 seconds. - Find all discovery items. On top of a hill is a Rebel Alliance icon that will activate the Tosche Station race against Biggs and Wedge. The first race is considered as "easy" (and yes, your ship is supposed to go that slow). After that, you can race again, only this time it's a bit harder (just boost whenever possible and you'll easily beat them). The second race can be activated via the symbol just above the start of the canyon. This time, you will only be racing against Biggs and you can choose from two tracks (left/right). You must beat Biggs on both tracks as well as complete the easy and hard Tosche Station races in order to complete this objective. Near the RA icon that activates the Tosche Station race is another RA icon lower to the ground. This symbol will activate the Womp Rat Bullseye game in which you must shoot the specified number of womp rats in the field within thirty seconds. At first, you only have to kill 20, but it then increases to 40 and 60 afterwards. All three must be accomplished in order to finish off this second main objective. The discovery items are strewn all about the playing field and can sometimes be difficult to find. The discovery items includes: 5 Bantha Herds, 2 Sandcrawlers, 1 Crashed TIE Fighter, 3 Dewbacks, Dragon Bones (Bonus), C-3PO (Bonus), R2-D2 (Bonus) and an Escape Pod (Bonus). For the normal items, your radar will point them out. As for the C-3PO, you can get it by destroying Jabba's Palace in the beginning of the level. The Dragon Bones are found next to a Bantha Herd (in between a herd and a scandcrawler). R2-D2 can be found by blowing up a sandcrawler (use fully charged lasers) and the Escape Pod is near Tosche Station (which you reach after the race with Biggs and Wedge). --------------================ DEATH STAR ATTACK ==============---------------- Starting Ship: X-Wing - Exchange Ships: None Objectives: - Destroy all detection towers. - Destroy all TIE fighters. - Shoot proton torpedoes into the exhaust port. The first mission of the game and a rather easy one at that. Your main goal is to destroy the Death Star by firing torpedoes into the exhaust port, but there are a few other things you must do first. After viewing the opening cinema/story, you'll begin the mission. Your first order of business is destroying the 10 detection towers scattered about the Death Star. Immediately start firing your lasers at the first until it's destroyed; brake if necessary. Make a sharp left to find the next batch of towers (they're all pretty much in this area and not spaced out all over the place). Destroy each one in the same manner and ignore the turrets around them. After each has been destroyed, you'll view a cinema leading into the second part of the mission. *UPGRADE - You can find the Advanced Shields upgrade at this point in the game; refer to the upgrade locations section to find it.* Now you must take out the oncoming TIE Fighters; they're really weak and won't even attack you (which is the only time they won't throughout the game). If one dips down near the surface and you're having trouble finding it, try using the Targeting Computer to locate it (don't use it too much if you're going for a medal). Have your wingmen help take them down. When you get down to the last two, a wingmen will notify you of it. Time for the trench... Remember to stay _inside_ the trench throughout the whole run. There will be several protruding barricades throughout the trench to slow you don't, so don't speed on through unless you're familiar with it. Avoid the turrets (or destroy them for kills if you want) and once you get past the barricades, a batch of 3 TIE Fighters will appear behind you. Brake to get them in front and destroy each; another batch will ensue, do the same. Shortly after, Darth Vader will appear in his TIE Advanced (which is invincible for the most part) - brake to avoid him and he'll make a second pass along with some TIEs. The Millennium Falcon comes to save the day and you'll be clear to finish off the mission by firing torpedoes into the exhaust port. Where exactly is the exhaust port? Continue flying until you see a wall in the distance (the end of the trench). Down on the floor in front of this wall is the exhaust port (no, I can't see it, but it must be there) - use your Targeting Computer to find it and get it in your sights then fire away. If you hit it, the mission successfully ends. If not, you'll get an alternate loser's cinema. Tips for Gold: The kill requirement for gold is insane, but not impossible to achieve. When you're taking down the detection towers, make sure you take it slow and destroy every single turret you can find while destroying the 10 towers. You'll have to get a lot of them if you expect to come even close to the kill count. The time you lose in doing so can be made up later on in the trench so don't worry too much about it (just move quickly). Take out every oncoming TIE for the second part of the mission and some turrets if you can. If you've gotten close to the kill count by now, just boost through the entire trench, ignoring the turrets to save time (just stop for the TIEs and vader near the end) and finish off the mission. This one isn't easy and will likely take you a long time to get. ----------------============ ISON CORRIDOR AMBUSH ================------------- Starting Ship: X-Wing - Exchange Ships: A-Wing Objectives: - Defend the transports against any remaining Imperial forces. - The frigate Redemption must survive. *UPGRADE - The upgrade for this mission can be found right in the beginning. See the upgrade locations section to find it.* The transports are being attacked by TIEs - have your wingmen attack them (right on d-pad) and take some out from a distance when you see them. As you approach the transports, seek out and destroy any TIE fighters you can find. A cinema will take over showing another batch of TIEs coming in. For this batch (and for the remainder of the mission) you have the option of swapping your X-Wing for an A-Wing (which goes a lot faster) by stopping at the Alliance icon under the frigate. Once the second batch has been taken care off, you'll enter the nebula where you must fend off even more TIE fighters. Since the inside of the nebula is very foggy, you will need to use your Targeting Computer to locate and destroy the remaining TIEs (have your wingmen help). After they're all gone, the mission will be completed. Tips for Gold: Right when the mission starts, have your wingmen flee so that they don't take down any TIEs that you could be using for kills. Or, if you want an easier way to get the gold, just use the Slave I and its Homing Cluster Missiles (if you got the upgrade) to get rid of the TIEs. If you're going at it without the Slave I, my best advice is to not shoot unless you have your target in your sights and have your wingmen flee from the start. ----------------================ BATTLE OF HOTH ================--------------- Starting Ship: Speeder - Exchange Ships: X-Wing Objectives: - Defend Outpost Beta's ion cannon from the approaching AT-STs. - Slow the advancing Imperial walkers. - Defend the fleeing rebel transports. For the start of this mission, fly straight toward the opening in the mountain pass (where a group of droids is passing by, destroy them for kills if you wish). As you enter the main area, you'll find a mass of AT-ATs accompanied by 3-4 AT-STs each. Have your wingmen do something (I prefer having them go after the guns) then focus on the group of 4 AT-STs straight ahead from the mountain pass. Aim for their heads and begin firing your lasers to destroy each, then turn slightly left to find another group of 3 behind the ones you just destroyed. I recommend shooting at these from an angle rather than straight ahead because they _will_ fire back and cause a lot of damage. Once those are gone, turn back around and head toward the Ion Cannon - there is a group of three AT-STs just to the left of the Ion Cannon. Kill them all and that should finish off your first objective. The AT-ATs are now approaching the power generator, so it's time to focus your attention on them. While there may be a bunch of AT-ATs in the level, you only need to take down the three nearest the power generator. Since the armor of an AT-AT is impenetrable by any of your weapons, the only alternative to taking them down is roping and tripping them so they fall; you'll be doing this with the Snowspeeder's tow cable. Boost up toward the three AT-ATs and brake as you approach one of their legs. Press B to harpoon your cable into one of their legs (you must be very close or the tow cable won't fire) then hold the R button as you fly around their legs, thus wrapping them with the cable. You'll want to fly as closely to their legs as possible while going around to conserve time, but if you fly too close, you'll smash right into them. Three times around should do the trick. A cinema will take over showing the AT-AT trip and fall to the ground. Repeat for the other two. *UPGRADE - The Advanced Laser Tech upgrade can be found at this point in the mission. See the upgrade locations section to find it.* Watch the cinema after the AT-ATs are down and you'll be left in front of a mountain passage to play again. Throughout this passage there are three more groups of probe droids that you can destroy for kills, the first is right near the beginning, the second is just after the first turn (behind a large mountain) and the last is right in front of the open area ahead. Take them out if you wish then move into the open area. Ahead is a Rebel icon which you can use to switch from the Speeder to an X-Wing. With the X-Wing, fly into the area with the transports and turn around to wait for oncoming fighters. A wave of three TIEs will approach (pick them off) followed by about 6 Bombers. More fighters will come in, but I suggest going after the Bombers first. Once you pick off a few, 2 more Bombers come in. Take down everything, Bombers first to protect the transports and finish off the mission. Tips for Gold: In the beginning, take out the set of probe droids, but don't slow down if you miss any. Once in the open area, send your wingmen after guns and go after all AT-STs. You may notice that a box that deploys AT-STs will land near the back of the area - destroy it. You must destroy all AT-STs in this area before leaving, so even when the cinema takes over for the AT-ATs, fly toward them but make sure you destroy all AT-STs walking along with the AT-ATs. Rope the AT-ATs then when you're flying through the mountain pass, take out more probe droids (3 sets of 'em) and switch for an X-Wing. Homing Torpedoes work really well for this next part. Take out TIE Fighters with your lasers as normal but use your homing torpedoes on the Bombers (you may not have enough to take them all down, but you can get most of 'em). If you're having trouble with shot accuracy, remember to pump the AT-ATs with laser fire before roping them. This will significantly increase your shot accuracy if you get enough shots in on them. -------------================ PRISONERS OF THE MAW ============---------------- Starting Ship: Y-Wing - Exchange Ships: None Objectives: - Disable 3 Shield Projectors before Imperial reinforcements arrive. - Destroy all objectives marked by the prisoners. - Escort the train to the platform. - Escort the Imperial loader out. You'll start off in an asteroid field (make sure you're not hit by one, blast them instead) with TIEs approaching. Try to take out as many TIEs as you can before they get past you, because you're going to have one heck of a time trying to shake them once they target you from behind. Continue going straight until you reach a force field - you must take out three of the shield projectors on this force field using your Ion Cannon. Charge up your Ion Cannon and when you approach one of the projectors, fire at it to disable it. If you fire from a distance, it won't work, so make sure you're close before firing. Repeat for two more and you'll swoop down onto the planet's surface for the next part of the mission. When you first enter, switch to Proton Bombs (tab |


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San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Pinch-hitter Bengie Molina's RBI groundout in the eighth inning proved to be the game-winner, as the San Francisco Giants edged the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-4, in the opener of a three- game series at AT&T Park.
Molina grounded out softly to third baseman Casey Blake to score Edgar Renteria. Brian Wilson struck out the side in the ninth to pick up his fourth save of the year.
Renteria went 2-for-4 with two runs scored for the Giants, who opened a six- game homestand, capturing a win with former Giant Barry Bonds watching. Bonds sat between team CEO William Neukom and president Larry Baer. San Francisco won for the sixth time in its last seven contests.
Barry Zito went 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits in a no- decision for San Francisco. Merkin Valdez (1-0) tossed 1 2/3 innings of relief, giving up one run on two hits to collect the win.
"I started to tire out there a little bit and I'm upset with myself for walking (Mark) Loretta and not bearing down on (Casey) Blake, giving that homer, that was very frustrating to me," Zito said. "I didn't go over 95 pitches all spring so once I got into that 110 area I tired out but I should be bearing down right there, that's unacceptable."
Blake hit a two-run homer to pace the Dodgers, who have lost two in a row after winning three straight. Manny Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Randy Wolf pitched six frames, allowing three runs on six hits. Wolf also fanned four in a no-decision for Los Angeles. Ronald Belisario (0-2) gave up a pair of runs on as many hits to take the loss.
"You give your team a chance to win. That's all you can do. We're fighting hard, we're doing the best we can. We've had a couple of frustrating losses. But we're a good team, we're going to recover. We'll be out here tomorrow and we're going to do our best," Wolf said.
Down 4-3, the Giants scored twice in the eighth. Fred Lewis and Renteria started the frame with back-to-back singles to set up a first and third. After Randy Winn went down swinging, Rich Aurilia reached base on an RBI fielder's choice. Lewis scored and Renteria moved to second to set up Molina's eventual game-winning grounder.
San Francisco scored three runs in the first inning to take an early lead. Renteria doubled after Lewis was retired on a foul tip. Winn then tripled to center. After Aurilia popped out, Aaron Rowand doubled for an RBI and Pablo Sandoval followed with a run-scoring single to center field.
The game turned into a pitchers' duel before the Dodgers put a four-spot on the board in the seventh to take the edge. Blake hit a one-out home run over the left-field wall to score Mark Loretta, who walked and advanced to second on a balk. Pinch-hitter Juan Pierre then singled and forced Zito out of the tilt.
Valdez walked Rafael Furcal to set up a first and second. Back-to-back singles from Orlando Hudson and Ramirez scored Pierre and Furcal, respectively. Matt Kemp hit into an inning-ending double play.
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Looking for delicious egg roll buns (the sandwich kind) like they used to make at the Cakebox Bakery in KC. Any suggestions? Thanks, annie
You might check a Jewish deli, like the New York Bakery on Troost or Jason's Deli. Seeing the Cakebox Bakery takes me back to when I was 5! I loved that place - Mom went there all the time. : )
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i wish it stated in champ select you had people with 200+ ping on our server so i could dodge. 200 ping is literally unplayable for anyone with any skill
bump, ****** non us players downvoting me lol
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Unplayable for anyone with any skill? I've seen pro teams play with 200+ ping and be able to win tournaments against people with 10 200 ping is hardly any lag and once you get used to it isn't that bad.
non usa.canada players should be ip banned if your ping hits over 200+ you should be kicked during champ selection
Lol 200 ping isn't that bad its 300+ that's bad, almost all players from Australia play on roughly 200 ping just because there are no Australian servers and the north American server is the best one we can play on so until there is an Australian dedicated server you'l just have to put up with the 200 pingers :P
I play with 200 ping and do fine. My friend is 1600 elo and has 200 ping. We get used to it, we aim our skillshots better and we play a lot smarter to compensate. Just like how if you went from 10 to 150 ping you'd play horribly, if we went from 150 ping to 10 we wouldn't be able to play the game for a week or two until we get used to it. Now stop blaming your teammates for your loss and carry harder.


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William Porter
Born: April 15, 1984
Division: Welterweight
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Hometown: Atlantic City, NJ
Record: 0-1
Stance: Orthodox
Manager: Alexander Kut
KEA Boxer Since: 2014
Next Fight: October 25, 2014
My name is William Porter. I was born and raised out of Atlantic City New Jersey. I was introduced to boxing in 1992 at the age of 8 and then converted to basketball, but boxing was always my first love. Boxing means the world to me besides my family. I eat, sleep, and breathe boxing. My number 1 goal is to become the first unified champion out of Atlantic City. I want to be the champion that gives back to the community and helps children to stay on the right path of success!
Yusaf Mack
Born: January 20, 1980
Division: Light Heavyweight
Ring Name: "Mack Attack"
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Record: 31-7 (17 KO's)
Stance: Orthodox
Manager: Lawrence Irvin
KEA Boxer Since: 2014
Next Fight: October 25, 2014
Yusaf Mack has fought in the middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight divisions and has held titles from the USBA (Now the IBF), NABA, UBA, and NABF. Mack has many noted fights with Alejandro Berrio, Librado Andrade, Daniel Judah, Omar Pittman, Glen Johnson, Cedric Agnew. and Carl Froch.
Agapito Sanchez
Born: February 14, 1970
Division: Super Bantamweight
Ring Name: "El Ciclon"
Hometown: New York, NY
Record: 36-11-3 (18 KO's)
Stance: Southpaw
Manager: N/A
KEA Boxer Since: 2004
Next Fight: TBA
Former champion Agapito Sanchez, 35, died at a Santo Domingo hospital following surgery to remove two bullets from his stomach on November 15, 2005. Two days earlier, a Dominican air force sergeant opened fire on Sanchez after being refused permission to dance with his girlfriend at a bar. The sergeant, who was chased and beaten up by the boxer's friends, is under arrest at a military hospital. Sanchez's final fight was a 10-round decision over Edinso Torres on September 17, 2005. The former WBO super bantamweight champ had a career record of 36-11-3 with 18 KOs, including fights with Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao.
Dwayne Holman, Jr.
Born: June 22, 1988
Division: Light Welterweight
Ring Name: "Hands of Stone" (La Mano De Piedra)
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Record: 1-2
Stance: Orthodox
Manager: Alexander Kut
KEA Boxer Since: 2013
Next Fight: September 19, 2014
Bio coming soon!
Juan Rodriguez, Jr.
Born: October 1, 1986
Division: Welterweight
Ring Name: "The Beast"
Hometown: Union City, NJ
Record: 11-1 (5 KO's)
Stance: Southpaw
Manager: N/A
KEA Boxer Since: Pro Debut-2009
Next Fight: October 25, 2014
My name is Juan Rodriguez, Jr. I currently hold a professional boxing record of 11-0 with 5KOs. I was introduced to boxing when I was 12 years old. My Dad brought me to Union City Boxing Club because I loved to fight in the street. After going one time, I never went back. I had a troubled life growing up. The street was all I knew. At 12 yrs old Boxing wasn't something that I was focused on. I continued to fight in the street and was in and out of jail. After meeting my wife at 13 and having our first child at 14 I knew I had to change. I went back to Union City Boxing Club to see where it would bring me. This time I was focused and determined, and after years of boxing, I've fallen in love with it. Boxing means everything to me. I never thought I would have a career or such a great life. It changed everything, from the way I ate, to the everyday choices I made. Aside from Boxing, I would have not been able to do any of these things without my wife. My wife is the best thing that has happend to me. She is my better half. If it wasn't for her and Boxing I think I would have been dead or in jail. We now have 5 wonderful kids; 4 Boys and 1 Girl. My goal right now is to become a Champ. But not just any Champ, the best Champ there ever was! When I'm there, I want to help other kids; with there futures and help them set positive goals in their lives. For now, I'm Juan "The Beast" Rodriguez. Although it's a tough name, it doesn't define me as a person. It defines me as a fighter. I'm a Beast in the ring! However, as a person, I've grown to be a calm & humble man. The two things I'm known for; having respect & loving my fans!
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Jose Angel Rodriguez
Born: April 10, 1979
Division: Middleweight
Ring Name: "Silver Boy"
Hometown: New York, NY
Record: 17-3-1 (2 KO's)
Stance: Southpaw
Manager: N/A
KEA Boxer Since: 2010
Next Fight: TBA
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Geoffrey Brock, the 2013 Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize winner reads with prize judge, Heather McHugh. This annual reading celebrates a poet who has published no more than one previous book of verse. Pairing Brock's bold new voice with McHugh's acclaimed poetic perspective, tonight's reading brings together two great writers with the intent to, in McHugh's own words, "follow every surge of language, every scrap and flotsam."
Bryant Park at Dusk: September 2010
Floodlights have come on behind and above
Where I sit in my public chair.
The lawn that had gradually darkened has brightened.
The library windows stare.
I'm alone in a crowd—e pluribus plures.
I'm far from a family I miss.
I'd almost say I'm lonely, but lonely
Is worse, I recall, than this.
Loneliness is a genuine poverty.
I'm like a man who is flush
But forgot his wallet on the nightstand
When he left for work in a rush,
And now must go without food and coffee
For a few hours more than he'd wish.
That's all. He still has a wallet. It's bulging.
It floats through his brain like a fish…
Money for love: a terrible simile,
But maybe it's fitting here,
A couple of blocks from Madison Avenue
Where commodities are dear,
Where all around me, rich skyscrapers
Woo the impoverished sky,
Having sent on their way the spent commuters
Who stream, uncertain, by,
And as for this whole splurge of a city,
Isn't money at its heart?
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What I meant to say at the start
Is that I noticed a woman reading
In a chair not far from mine.
Silver-haired, calm, she stirred a hunger
Hard for me to define,
Perhaps because she doesn't seem lonely.
And what I loved was this:
The way, when dusk had darkened her pages,
As if expecting a kiss,
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Book open on her lap.
Perhaps she was thinking about her story,
Or the fall air, or a nap.
I thought she'd leave me then for pastimes
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"We are trying to see how many people are aware of the role mainstream media and Planned Parenthood play in promoting abortion versus promoting a culture of life," spokesperson Kimberly Guidry Speirs said in a Jan. 25 e-mail.
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The goal-scoring touch that powered the San Jose Earthquakes to the Supporters' Shield last season has deserted them. They're going to need to find the net more if they hope to climb the standings.
The Earthquakes look to snap a four-game winless streak when they visit Chivas USA on Saturday night.
San Jose was by far the most prolific scoring team in 2012 with 72 goals
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What an extraordinarily ignorant article.
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What an extraordinarily ignorant article.
Who is HD of Northumberland? Highly deluded?
This piece is just an advert for grouse shooting really isn't it.
Although it is very funny to call the Moorland Association a conservation organisation shouldn't you flag up your comedy articles more clearly?
Tell that to the hungry shoppers (with a tenner a grouse) in M&S Marble Arch!
Comedy comes in odd guises but conservation even more so.
And will you tell the hungry shoppers that for children, eating lead-shot gamebirds around once a fortnight would lead to a whole point reduction in IQ? http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278691512006126
So driven grouse management increases flooding (through increased run-off) and therefore water bills for many, increases discolouration of water (and therefore water bills of many), chucks greenhouse gases into the atmosphere (and therefore increases climate impacts for many), eliminates protected wildlife (and therefore reduces quality of life for many) and has health impacts. But it is sport for a few, and brings in money to a few, so that's OK? Rob, come off it!
Maybe if there weren't so much illegality associated with game shooting it would be easier to be more tolerant of it. Hen harriers are almost extirpated from England because they eat grouse too. This year there are two pairs when scientists say there should be around 300. Hen harriers have had full legal protection since 1954 and yet are routinely and systematically killed. Most convictions concerning wildlife crime involving birds of prey involve gamekeepers - not doctors, teachers, nurses, unemployed brickies - gamekeepers. This is a stain on the reputation of grouse shooting which affects good shoots and bad shoots alike.
Agree Mark that 'bad' keepers need to be 'weeded out' - and I note that you proposed a harrier quota system back in 2011
Three other moot points:
1. A hen harrier was due to breed this year and Natural England had licenced a gamekeeper to supply diversionary feeding (dead rats left near harriers with chicks to divert them from eating grouse) but the harrier nest failed for natural/weather reasons.
2. Not everyone tells anyone that they might have a hen harrier nesting on their moor. The recent State of Nature report's biggest issue was that it was based on data from a mere 5% of the UK's wildlife. The RSPB is not the definitive oracle!
3. The Langholm moor project on grouse & harriers (http://www.langholmproject.com/project.html)is still ongoing with another 4 years to run in this complex science. Time for gamekeepers to learn new ways, tighten up their act and perhaps take on board your 'quota idea'.
Yours aye, Rob Yorke
Hi Rob!
Your moots:
1. There should be 300 each year, not 2.
2. There should be 300 pairs - a bit difficult to miss 298, methinks.
3. There should be 300 pairs so it is a bit late to say 'hang on a bit, the bad guys might change their ways (although I can't promise they will)'. Grouse shooters have shot their bolt and themselves in the foot at the same time. Quite a feat.
How can you say 'should be' in nature? Is this some tick box nature conservation of what the land could in the perfect natural world (minus of course any homo sapiens) sustain?
We both know there is very little natural countryside even in the uplands....unless of course George Monbiot got his rewilded way. Then there probably wouldn't be any harriers in all that scrub.
"None of this would happen without the gamekeepers."
So we should have more of them. By your logic, and your morality, the best way to encourage that would be to sell the opportunity to shoot them. I can see a market there...
Managing a moor to produce hundreds of grouse per kilometre means that gamekeepers kill every fox, badger, otter, stoat, weasel, hedgehog, owl, kite, harrier, buzzard, sparrowhawk, goshawk, kestrel, merlin, peregrine, eagle, crow, raven, etc, etc. that dares try and survive on the moor. A gamekeeper's gibbet is an appalling record of indiscriminate slaughter of every creature that could conceivably eat an egg or a grouse. Proper hunting should indeed benefit real conservation, but British grouse moors are managed for nothing but heather and grouse - everything else must die in order to provide plenty of feathered targets for the obscenely wealthy to shoot by the score.
I'm not surprised that National Trust members in the 1950s didn't raise a stink when the trust's shooting leases had the sparrowhawk written is as 'vermin', along with crows, stoats etc, that could be legally killed to protect game.
Gibbets are things of the past and the new gamekeeper can be a member of the RSPB...
I would be interested to know whether 'predator control' includes destroying birds of prey... I'm thinking of the gamekeeper who was recently convicted for trapping and destroying peregrine falcons.
No, raptors (bird that kill with their talons) are predators but are not controlled as part of predator control.
Predators in the context of shooting are some corvids (crows), foxes, grey squirrels, stoats, mink etc that may be legally controlled where required.
cant believe they have a day to "celebrate" the hunting of birds. we go berserk when there are mass murders of human beings in africa and dont blink an eye when we give the same treatment to some of the other wildlife....how much did the economist got paid for publishing an article supporting such a thing and going so far as to say that it helps in "conservation". i bet the "conservation" they were talking about was the profits of some of some vested interests
Will, I wouldn't dismiss the feudal system out of hand and certainly not without considering the alternatives. But there are perhaps some differences now, compared with previous centuries. Then it was the one and only system. Now it's a bit pretend. Many of the landowners that I have come across in the Highlands are conscientious and diligent in playing their role. But they are capitalists at heart. They didn't accumulate their millions by dispensing their money out of a sense of noblesse oblige.
Young people by and large can't get out fast enough. They go to the city to the university and don't return. Also there is perhaps a sense that the world has moved on from feudalism. It's not what we have in Edinburgh.
Of course the system has lasted centuries already!
Mr. Marcus, I think you misunderstand. These are economically fragile areas that depend on rich men losing money to keep the system going. They didn't get rich by being stupid. The quid pro quo for funding the system is that they get to indulge their feudal fantasies. It's a necessary requirement more than a tired cliche.
But a system that inherently runs at a loss is perhaps not a sustainable one.
I've often been convinced of this viewpoint, where I grew up in rural Canada, a large amount of both the tax take that maintained the forestry service and national parks came via hunting licences, which also encouraged an environmentalist bent in otherwise conservative people.
It's similar in the USA too I believe with duck stamps. Except that isn't what happens here!
Of course the glorious 12th is also the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, which is one of the year's best and might be even more glorious than the grouse. It is also complementary since it takes place late at night (preferably but not necessarily after midnight) in dark places.
I recommend lying on one's back on a rug (tartan is good) in an open space with a glass of bubbly. You look straight up and wait - you should typically see a meteor (unmistakable - a fast moving 'star') every few minutes but you might need to wait 20m. Enjoy!
So the wealthy put in more than they take out, allowing walkers and shooters to pursue their interests in keeping with the landscape's flora and fauna.
This is apparently people indulging their feudal fantasies. Maybe one day we will grow up politically and put aside these tired cliches.
As with the debate on Europe, the BBC license fee, education, healthcare, or policing and many other areas my hope is sadly vain. Fine to discuss alternatives to grouse shooting for the preservation of wildlife. Can you keep the Michael Foot social commentary out of it just once?
Maybe if there weren't so much illegality associated with game shooting it would be easier to be more tolerant of it. Hen harriers almost extirpated from England because they eat grouse too. Stain on the reputation of grouse shooting.
Talking of eating and as you so aptly phrased it in your Janus moment -
"Rarely does someone shoot a skylark or stamp on its nest but our over-consumption drives species declines much more certainly than could a man with a gun."
I would add that our inability to adapt our consumption and reduce waste, is a stain on our own relationship with the environment.
And there, Rob, we agree. But you have now changed the subject - which is fine!
Interesting and factual piece, although it does have something of a PR flavour. Grouse shooting may be expensive but it doesn't cover the rent. The big estates in the Highlands, at least, only survive because of wealthy businessmen, indulging their feudal fantasies, being prepared to put in more than they take out.
As you hint, heather moorland is as much a manmade cover for these marginal lands as any other land use. As someone who walks in these areas and is generally welcomed by the landowners, are we better off with the current setup or are there alternatives?
Another example of the law of unintended consequences, but this time it seems to be a positive consequence. If the rich (and rural folk in general) are allowed to hunt, they will have an incentive to preserve the beautiful English countryside rather than let it and the wildlife that lives there be destroyed.
It's a bit of a slap in the face for environmentalists determined to ban hunting and stop the rich having expensive fun.
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I'm choosing tiles for my bathroom remodel. The tiles in the following image have grooves. Would they be easy to get mildew in the grooves and not easy to be cleaned?
    I found another pattern beautiful, but worried if the pattern would be prone to get dirty and not easy to maintain its beauty. I also like the following pattern. which pattern do you think is more beautiful? Any input is greatly appreciated. |
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- Posted by mydreamhome (My Page) on Sun, Feb 19, 12 at 19:43
Usually it's not the tile, but the grout that you have to worry about when it comes to mildew/mold. To help reduce the risk of mildew/mold growth, many of us squeegee the walls & floor (if tiled) after showering and it works great. If you haven't already, do a search on mildew and squeegeeing on the forum. Additionally, sanded grout is more likely to have mildew/mold growth than unsanded. Unsanded can only be used in applications where the grout lines are small. One of the biggest factors in determining what size grout line to use is how the edges of the tile are cut--the straighter they are (like stone tiles), the smaller the grout line can be. Some porcelain tiles also have rather straight grout lines as well. The 1st tile with the grooves may just be a bear to clean--potentially tough to rid of dirt and then tough to rid of cleanser (depending on which one you use). It will likely be difficult to squeegee and rid the tile of most if not all of the water. Plus, those grooved tiles tend to be rather pricey. While I really like the look of this tile, I don't think it is worth it in the end. The second tile is very similar to the one we put in our sons' baths. Nice smooth surface, looks like the edges are straight enough to have smaller grout lines which is a plus. I would put the border above the water spray line so about 4-5ft up the wall since it has a raised design and would be more difficult to squeegee dry. The tile will be no problem to squeegee. Is that Florida Tile's Pristine tile, by any chance? Excellent value if so. I don't think this tile & border will go out of style. The last shower design is really neat, but may be a little trendy. That would be my only reservation on that one. One of the positives I see with this tile is that you could place the decorative border anywhere on the wall you wanted without having to worry about lingering water droplets when squeegeeing as it all looks flat. Hope this helps! |
- Posted by janesylvia (My Page) on Wed, Feb 22, 12 at 14:35
Thank you very much, mydreamhome. I had preferred the 2nd one until I went to the store and saw the products. It's not Florida Tile's pristine. It's only a ceramic with price of $1.99/SF (now on sale for $1.19/sf). The decoration border is also ceramic with very uneven surface. I'm afraid it would get dirty easily and would be difficult to clean even installed above the spray line (5' above tub border). Also, does it look better to have glossy tiles on bath surrounding walls but non-glossy tiles on the bathroom floor? Thank you very much. |
- Posted by mydreamhome (My Page) on Wed, Feb 22, 12 at 21:00
Thats a good price on the tile that looks like FL Tile's Pristine--theirs was on sale for $2sqft. As far as the border--you will mainly have to worry about dust if it's above the spray line. It looks like it has a little ledge along the top--you could use it as the top border instead of bull nose tiles--it would save some money as it would do double duty & it wouldn't get wet or accumulate soap scum--just a thought. A glossy border tile would be easier to keep clean, but the one you have in the picture (even though its matte) should be relatively easy to clean as there aren't alot of tight nooks and crannies. If you want to look at other listello/border tiles I can recommend the following from Florida Tile from when we looked: Ashton-Reflections & Palisade listellos As to your question about glossy on the walls and matte on the floor it actually comes down to slip issues. Matte tiles give more traction than glossy, so floor tiles tend to be matte. You can use floor tiles on walls, but you cannot use wall tiles on floors as a general rule with that being one of the reasons. Hope this helps! |
- Posted by janesylvia (My Page) on Thu, Feb 23, 12 at 12:17
Mydreamhome, thank you very much for your information, which is very helpful. I'll go to a local store and take a look at the listello of the FL file pristine series you recommended. Previously, I only looked for tiles made in Italy. However, the 2nd one in my original post was made in China, and I took the picture in a local open house and later went to the Chinese tile store to see the sample in detail. |
- Posted by janesylvia (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 16:43
My dreamhome, I went to the Florida Tiles local dealer and was told the Florida Tile's Pristine is $6.99/SF. Another Florida tile series is $7.99/SF. They only have small-piece samples of some colors (not all). If I want it, they need to order it for me, and it takes a week to get it. |
- Posted by mydreamhome (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 21:32
If you saw the Pristine & liked it, I would click on the link on the FL Tile site to find dealers in your area & call around to see who has the best price. We got our price originally from a FL Tile dealer who was taking advantage of the Pristine & Renaissance being on special at the time & passed the savings on to the consumer. Not all tile places do this--many charge the consumer the regular list price and they rake in extra profit. Going through FL Tile directly with our GC's account, the price was $2.19sqft and we got them to lower it to match the dealer price a few blocks away. The other thing to remember is that your tile setter typically has accounts at the different tile shops and gets a discount--that's the price you need. If you are doing it yourself, I would ask for the contractor discount. Where are you located? |
- Posted by janesylvia (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 14:38
Mydreamhome, thank you very much. I called another two local dealers. One has Florida Tiles on sale, only $3.95/SF, but they don't have pristine series in their showroom. Their renaissance series looks pretty good, but the largest piece is 10x13, kind of small for bathroom wall tile. And Ordering it will take 7-10 business days. I am living in the San Francisco bay area. |
- Posted by mydreamhome (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 14:52
Is the tile just going in the shower surround or on the bathroom walls too? Here's a pic of our giant shower where we used the 10x13s, 3x6s and the Gold sistine listellos. 10x13 tiles will look small in comparison to the 13x26 tiles you have been looking at. |
- Posted by janesylvia (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 15:57
Wow! very beautiful -- not only the materials, but also the design and work details. Very impressive! I like the step which can serve as foot rest or a place to sit. The niche was beautifully made, especially the base part. What is your tile name? Thank you very much. |
- Posted by janesylvia (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 16:04
My dreamhome, I was so impressed by your giant shower that I forgot to answer your question. The tiles would just surround the bathtub most probably to the ceiling, not on other part of bathroom walls. Thank you. |
- Posted by mydreamhome (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 20:26
Thank for the compliments. The tile is the Florida Tile Renaissance in 10x13 and 3x6 with the Gold Sistine listello in between to act as a transition. The floor is the renaissance mosaic. The niche has the wall tile across the back and the sides & shelf are made from a Turkish Marble tile we had to hunt for. If you are just tiling your tub surround, you would be fine with any of the sizes we have bounced back and forth--10x13 (FL Tile Renaissance), 9x11 (that's what we had in last house), 9x18 (FL Tile Pristine) or the 13x26 you have been looking at. |
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Like werminator said,just for photo purposes. It just props the gun up so you can get a better photo
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Spanish economy is in many ways one of the most severely impacted European
countries by the global financial crisis. It is facing a simultaneous
severe housing market correction, construction and industrial slump and a
banking crisis caused by both the housing correction and overall effects
of the recession. Even without the global crisis, Spain would most likely
be experiencing a correction this year due to the extremely overheated
housing market.
However, being the first to be severely impacted means that Spain is also
a case study, a canary in the coal mine, for the other European economies,
foreshadowing the troubled road ahead for much of Western Europe.
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This is an ode to my craphole of a town jacksonville
Just in time to ruin your mind.
A town so dead its one of a kind.
Chances are you are probably tired.
Killin time because your so wired.
Soon your brains are mushed.
Only you feel like your crushed.
Now your running in circles thinking of a plan.
Very soon you run out of time span.
I can tell you this place sucks.
Let me outta here with a million bucks.
Loony toony your crazy like a clown.
Evil is the name of my hometown.


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The editor of the Daily Star Sunday Peter Carbery is believed to be leaving Express Newspapers as the paper moves towards becoming a seven-day operation.
According to well-placed sources, Daily Star editor Dawn Neesom is to edit the title after this weekend's edition.
Carbery was appointed editor of the Daily Star Sunday in September 2013, replacing Gareth Morgan, who was made digital editor across Express Newspapers before leaving last year.