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Why are Uyghurs so Good at English?
September 29, 2014 § Leave a comment
Another really insightful piece from this excellent blog.
Originally posted on the art of life in chinese central asia:
Ever since Kasim Abdurehim, the founder of the private English school Atlan, took third place in the national English speaking contest in 2004, Uyghurs have found their way into the final rounds of almost every major English speaking competition in the nation. This year was no exception. The main difference is that now Uyghurs are learning how to be confident in their English ability at a younger age. It is because of people like Kasim and dozens of other award winning role models that kids like 14 year-old Tughluk Tursunjan feel confident on a national stage. Although Uyghurs represent less than one percent of China's population, they still consistently beat Han contestants from the best schools in the country.
Tughluk, who was this year's winner of the Junior High School division of the "Outlook of Hope" contest on CCTV was taught by an English instructor named Nemo…
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The Age of Ambition
August 8, 2014 § Leave a comment
The August issue of Literary Review has my piece on Evan Osnos' impressive book on the last decade in China (and scorn for another book). Print only! Well, and on some tablets too…
The Story of the Production and Construction Corps
July 9, 2014 § Leave a comment
Originally posted on the art of life in chinese central asia:
A rifle and sword tied together with a red flag over a meter of Gobi sand welcomes visitors to the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Museum in the city of Shihezi – 136 kilometers northwest of Ürümchi. This museum, filled with patched and dented artifacts and hundreds of large scale historical photos, is the premiere monument to the Han experience of the recent past in Xinjiang. It shows us the narrative of experience necessary to understand the history of the people who self-identify as "constructors" (jianshezhe) of Xinjiang.
The Bingtuan, as the Corps is referred to by locals, is a state-sponsored farm system that is spread across the territory of Xinjiang – an area as large as California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico combined. Hundreds of regiments are still in operation 60 years after their founding. Out of this population of around 3 million military farmers…
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Twenty-Five Years Ago
June 3, 2014 § Leave a comment
My piece on the Tiananmen Square 25th anniversary is the top story on Vice News today.


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Welcome to my monthly (or so) collection of exceptional posts from around the web, a good book or two, and practical resources to help you live the best possible life. Enjoy!
How to Accept the Unacceptable
Editor's Note: This post responds to requests made by readers who asked me to write about accepting chronic illness like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue and facing cancer as well as other physical challenges.
Like a bolt of lightning out of the blue, my health unexpectedly took a plunge 10 years ago. Muscle, joint, and neurological pain, gut distress, sleepless nights, fatigue, and multiple intolerances became my new companions. At my low point, I weighed 84 pounds.
I wish I could say I embraced this change gracefully. But, actually I fought it. My Virgo disposition turned on my obsessive solution-seeker. I spent most of my time in my head pouring over information in order to "fix it" instead of being present with the new me. A tough nut, it took me considerable time – years – to accept the unacceptable. And, I can't even say that I've fully accepted it now, but I feel more at peace with it.
There will come a time in your life when the unacceptable arrives, too. That's just how life is. The unwanted might appear as a serious illness, cheating spouse, job termination, death of a loved one, or in one of countless other possible ways. As much as you might try – like me – you cannot escape undesirable changes. But, if you're willing to work consciously with whatever comes, the pain will gradually soften and you can find great strength in your vulnerability.
Here are some of my hard-won insights from living with chronic illness, which may also be relevant to other types of unexpected change that occurs. Let me warn you, none of what I share will be easy. You'll probably want to cling to the past or a better future. I fully understand. But, I have every confidence that with time you'll embrace the journey – your journey – that has been placed in front of you.
A Simple Way to Balance Your Emotions and Revitalize Your Body
"My destiny is in my own hands." Mary Burmeister
According to the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, you can harmonize your emotions and nourish your body by holding each of your fingers in sequence. This is a subtle yet powerful self-help approach I've personally used to great effect for several years.
Each finger is associated with an attitude that can imbalance a corresponding function and organ system via the subtle energy channels that invisibly course through your body.

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After a long day of celebration, even the heartiest of party guests needs to relax.
But even more exhausted than the guests is their generous host, the lady of the hour--the birthday girl, Panda! Only her big brother Andrew remains to help clean up the signs of her special day's festivities. Desiring to keep the hype of the day going long into the night, Panda asked Andrew to tell her a story that would keep them both entertained as the cleaned. And that, friends, is where we begin...
The earth as we know it has seen many forms of prejudice between peoples, and the consequences of these wasted grudges and fears. But one story holds a special place in this family's hearts.
Long, long ago, when our continent was still relatively unsettled, a division occurred. .
Simply put, and through no fault of their own, the children of a husband and wife grew into vastly different sizes. These sons and daughters were seen as beautiful despite their differences, a proud and model family to all in kindness and justice...but the shadow loomed (quite literally) beneath the size of some of these offspring. They were giants and giantesses, the tallest of which stood nearly 15 feet tall, with far greater physical capability than their smaller siblings.
Sadly, this model family would not hold together much longer. Father and mother both died within weeks of each other, causing a great sadness to be heard in all of the nation. Yet this was nothing compared to how great this sadness would be in later years.
Tensions grew as generations lived and multiplied, and before long two different cultures had emerged from the same family. Those who settled the prairies and grasslands were of normal, natural size, proud to not be "freaks" as they called their cousins, the giants. Meanwhile, the heartier folk found a greater love in the depths of nature, settling hills and valleys and waterfalls and forests with a love for the world around them rather than their own greatness. They soon came to fear the little fellows, the "tinies" as they called them, for their sharp wits and sharper tongues--and sharper still, their blades and bayonets.
Yes, those who were smaller forged their own form of 'civilization,' intent on separation from their own kin whom they now called brutes and monsters...the easiest way to do that was to deflect their own fears into causing more fear in the opposite direction.
Meanwhile, the giants and giantesses were still just as civilized as their brethren, yet found it disgraceful how much emphasis was put on industry and masterful attitudes. In their drive to feel dominant, the tiny folk were bending their side of the world towards greed and consumption and control. Yet this is not a tale of "good and evil;" many of the large folk found their size and strength to be a 'sign' that they were the higher form of life. And so segregation grew through fear and pride, just as it always does.
Neither side was quite willing to interfere or even interact with the other, but our story must start with the side of the giants, in the life of a lovely young giantess named Carissa.
Carissa grew up with a wonderful attachment to nature. The trees and creatures of the long woods she called her home were a marvel to her. She was proud of her size, nearly nine feet tall, but not because it gave her power. She thrilled at the blessing it was, that she could climb sequoias and scale cliffs to play with the chicks of eagles and infant bears as they grew, too.
Her parents were equally proud of their daughter's connection to nature, though it did make her a bit daydream-y. Their son, Bennet, was a strong-willed but smart giant, a model in school (yes, of course they had schooling as well as a workforce--despite what the tinies may say, these giants were anything but uncivilized!) as well as at home. Carissa, however...she was flighty, flimsy and eager to explore outside of her home. Every excursion to the forests and streams was longer than the one before.
Yet, she was not naive...just willing to look more simply at life. She was gracious and graceful both at once. But her world changed one late Autumn afternoon as she ran with a stag deep in the forest. Her size and stamina let her run even with this fantastic creature, a buck fully grown with wide antlers and broad shoulders. As she ran she laughed, leaping over fallen branches and between fir trees, until a sound she knew very well shook her world.
The thunderbolt CRACK of rifle fire.
The stag before her jolted and collapsed, pierced by an accurate shot. Carissa's heart skipped more than one beat, as a muffled cry sounded as a gasp caught in her throat. She stumbled backwards and leaned against a tree in shock at the collapsed deer before her.
For a few seconds she said nothing. Though she knew quite well that hunting was important for her survival, she wasn't a fan of the blast of buckshot that burst from those guns. When she finally caught her breath, she said:
"Benneeeeet, why would you scare me like that? I was having fun, a-and you nearly gave me a heart attack!"
Great...he followed me out this far into the woods just to tattle later?
Yet despite her upset complaint, nothing but rustling wind met her words. She could hear her own breathing, the forest was so still.
She could only hear the sound of a shell being ejected from a rifle, and the snap of the reload.
"H-hello?" was all she could stammer out.
Wh-who is out here with me? Carissa's heart raced. She had never felt fear of guns before, but she'd heard stories...how tinies used them to kill without reason or fear, with greed in their eyes. She'd never even seen a tiny before, but if it saw her now...and with a gun...
Her fear overcame her and she gave another muffled yelp, and was surprised when she heard something that sounded just like her frightened noise in the direction of gunshot.
But her question left her even more confused, as she heard the swift rustling of leaves from a few feet away. She stayed still a few moments more, then, plucked up her courage and ran towards the noise.
But there was no one there! Whatever or whoever had been there had left with remarkable speed.
"Huuhh..." Carissa's heart still raced but she was relieved that no one was there, yet...disappointed. Who was out here in the woods with her? She looked down and gasped again. Laying among the fallen leaves was the unmistakeable shape of a rifle. But...it was so small. She reached up and held the gun in her arms. Father's rifle was far bigger than this; her fingers wouldn't even fit into the trigger ring. As she inspected the gun, she saw engraved on its wooden stock "Property of Enrick, 5th of Sumner, Smalltowne."
Unsure of what to do or how to react even, Carissa put the gun in her knapsack (it easily fit inside, small as it was) then walked back to the fallen dear. The shot was expertly made, straight through the horns and head. At least this animal hadn't suffered. She slung the body over her shoulder; at least she could bring it hone to show Father, to explain why she was coming home so late.
The burdened walk back home took far longer than her spirited sprint with the stag had. She'd never been so deep into the forest before, but she could find her way home. Still, her thoughts trailed to a new nature she'd never encountered before: the tiny. Its weapon was hers, so she knew it to be real. Enrick, she wondered, just who are you?


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The must-read IT business eNewsletterMake an impact when speaking to your colleagues
May 2014
You might not be lucky enough to have a broadcaster's voice—booming, smooth and energetic—but that doesn't have to stop you from speaking with clarity and authority in presentation or work settings.
Whether it's a casual group meeting, one-on-one chat or formal presentation, you'll have plenty of opportunities for speaking to your colleagues and making an impact. It might sound obvious, but the way you speak can significantly affect how your colleagues respond to what you're saying.
As it's often difficult to recognize your own mistakes, here are some of the bigger slip-ups, plus a few tips on how to avoid them.
Using filler words and pauses
In everyday, casual speech, filler words such as "like," "uh," and "um" appear at high rates, often when we're searching for the truly valuable words we want to bring across. Just think about how many times that friend or colleague uses the word "like" when telling you about their weekend.
These words act as a vocalized pause; a way to let our minds catch up with our mouths. In the business world, relying too often on these pauses can make for a nasty habit that muddies your real message.
Tip of the tongue: One easy way to avoid overuse is to slow down your speech. This gives you more time to think about what you're going to say next, as well as making your points more clearly understood by your audience.
Filler words can also be a symptom of poor preparation; buying you extra time to figure out your next point on the fly. To avoid this, try to run through your presentation two or three times prior to the live version. You'll notice that you're much more succinct with your points and use a lot fewer filler words.
Speaking too quickly
It's natural for some people to speak slowly, while others speak at a faster pace. However, in professional settings, speaking too fast is often a result of nervousness. And when you talk too fast, your audience has trouble understanding what you are saying. While nervousness is a side effect, clarity is a mandate.
Tip of the tongue: The trick is to focus on your breathing. You can slow your pace—and reduce nervousness—by taking deep breaths before new sentences and topics. It's a small, simple action, but it can create natural pauses in your delivery.
Speaking too quietly
Similar to pace, everyone has a natural speaking volume. But when it comes to presentations and conversations, it's important to be loud enough for everyone to hear you. Just be mindful of how much your voice is projecting, so you're not on the verge of shouting.
Tip of the tongue: Again, control your breathing. Volume and projection problems occur when people tighten up and constrict their vocal chords, preventing a natural and smooth flow of air. Focus on your breathing so you can establish and maintain a smooth flow of air—and a solid tone of voice.
Finishing sentences
Have you ever noticed that people often get quieter as they finish sentences? It's a common pattern among all types of talkers. But if you "trail off," important information or directions can become misunderstood.
Further adding to this problem, many people add nonsensical words or phrases like "and so on" or "blah blah blah" at the end of sentences. By using these phrases, the speaker is implying that the listener understands the message being communicated. That's not always the case and, in fact, can add confusion.
Tip of the tongue: The best solution is to simply focus on finishing your sentences and keep your voice loud and strong. "Annunciation" refers to carefully and clearly communicating every syllable. Plus, don't assume your audience understands what you're trying to communicate. Lose the meaningless phrases and say what you mean.
Using a monotone voice
A monotone, flat and boring voice can really turn off an audience—no matter how big or small. Think back to your school days and any teachers who spoke with monotone voices. How fun were those classes? People want to listen to someone who is excited about what he or she is saying, with enthusiasm and friendliness—and in turn, they will respond with more interest and enthusiasm.
Tip of the tongue: The best way to inject more enthusiasm into your voice is through, once again, breathing. The more relaxed you are, the more enthusiasm you'll have. Just avoid going to extremes with high tones followed by low tones. Use your breathing to help punctuate key phrases and ideas with more energy. Also, work in some hand gestures and body motion to help deliver more impact.
Crafting that golden voice
In the office, speaking to colleagues is inevitable. So when you do speak, whether a presentation or impromptu chat, make it count. Make sure your listeners fully understand you and enjoy the experience. You don't want to sound too scripted or rehearsed, but always be aware of how you're presenting yourself.
While broadcasters, actors and voice artists perform vocal exercises, such as making funny faces in a mirror or saying tongue twisters, you just need to keep in mind the small things, plus the tips above, in order to give your voice the spotlight it deserves.
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Two textbook definitions of the word romance are a love affair and an ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people; love.
Al and Audrey Zeiss, Milwaukee, Ransom Township demonstrate it with a courtship that led to a lifetime of dedication.
I don't know when we finally decided we were meant for each other, said Audrey. He just said we were going to get married. He set the date.
Al is 95 and Audrey, 90 and they have been married for more than seven decades. Seventy-two years to be exact.
As they reminisced about their courtship on a wintry February day, Al said, I knew her and we sang in the choir. We had similar interests. She was a member of the choir and we usually sang on Sunday mornings and for special events. I think that's what drew us together.
Audrey added, We belonged to the youth group and that's how our romance started.
In January 1939, they had their first date together while celebrating Al's 21st birthday. We had a friend in Wilkes-Barre who invited us down, said Al. I asked her to go with me and that was our first date, he said.
But Al had another girlfriend at the time, but she had to play basketball that night, said Audrey, so he asked her if he could take me and she said yes. I went and I guess she was sorry afterward…But it didn't end our friendship (with her friend), said Audrey.
Their dates typically fell on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and occasionally they went to the movies together.
Al loved the prompt nature of his sweetheart.
It seemed when I went to her house, she was always ready, he said.
Audrey said it was obvious that he had her heart, I was always there. I never had a boyfriend… I lost my mother when I was about 12 and I took care of the house…when he came along it was something I needed and wanted.
They married Nov. 9, 1940, the day after Audrey's birthday, in what was then the Milwaukee United Methodist Church with 50 to 75 guests on hand. She was 18 and her groom was 22.
From 1942 to 1943, Al took a job in construction in Bermuda and Audrey stayed at home.
I was a carpenter, he said. There was an agreement (President) Roosevelt made with England that gave them 50 destroyers with the right to fortify seven bases through the Caribbean and up to Bermuda, he added.
After his return from Bermudahe enlisted and served for two and a half years in the Navy with Construction Battalion, CB.
We lived on letters, said Audrey, who was able to travel to spend some time with Al, then stationed in Virginia and Rhode Island. I had never been away from here.
Home from the service in 1945, Al and Audrey welcomed a son, Gary in 1946.
The new father attended Penn State University on the GI Bill and earned a Bachelor's and Master's Degrees and taught at Kingston High School.
Audrey worked in the cafeteria at Newton Ransom Elementary School for 17 years.
The couple raised five children together: Gary, Richard (deceased), Kirk, Kevin and Tara.
Currently, their together time includes shopping for groceries once a week and working on daily crossword puzzles.
I take one and she takes the other. Then we exchange them, so between the two of us we finish it, said Al.
They enjoy individual pursuits as well. Audrey, a football enthusiast, knits and cares for her three cats. Al spends time attending church services.
The partners offer heartfelt descriptions of what they love most about each other.
If we had something, we tried to work it out. She was cooperative, said Al.
He has always been here when I've needed anything, said Audrey.
To have your love story or special anniversary considered for a feature in an upcoming edition of The Abington Journal, send name, contact info, anniversary date and details to Editor Kristie Ceruti, kgrier@theabington journal.com, call 585.1604, visit the Abington Journal, 211 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.


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So I haven't been playing all that much due to school and I get a message in my email saying i've been banned. Due to the severity it says i'm banned for over 200 years. Someone better fix this. I've paid a **** ton of money for skins and what not. I haven't even been logged on to do anything to get banned.
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Ok, now retype the first post, but with truth.
Chun Li
"So I haven't been playing all that much due to school" So you still played. Were you being a ****** or just toxic while playing? Also were you ever banned before? They never perma-ban for no reason :P
This has been talked aboot a lot lately. Search the forums.
If you were banned until 2222, it's something to do w/ financial error. Contact support.
Reform where?
I don't even really talk to people in game unless I need too. So I wouldn't think it has to do with my behavior. Don't really know what's up unless my account got hacked or something. But my password is still the same so I don't think that happend.
Yeah it says 2222.
so long life is short :C
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design {rzeczownik}
projektowanie · plan · zamiar · wystrój · zamysł
to design {czasownik}
zaprojektować · projektować · aranżować
Tłumaczenie angielsko-polskie dla "design"
"design" tłumaczenie polskie
design {rzeczownik}
design {rzecz.}
computer-aided design and drafting
Are the basics of driving a car learning how to service it, or design it for that matter?
They can do graphic design, all kinds of stuff with computers, photography, industrial design.
It's an absolutely fat-free design, and when you look at it, you see human beings. ~~~ Bless you.
computer-assisted design/computer assisted manufacturing
Design: randomized (1:1), double-blinded, placebo-controlled.
It's because somebody else has a design for your resource.
Speaking about the design: every city has its own design.
And you know why they have a design?
Somebody else has a design for it.
It is such arrogance, such intent on browbeating those who thwart their design which has brought the EU to such disconnection with its people.
to design {czasownik}
to design [designed|designed] {czas.} (też: to plan)
So, now it's time to put it all together and design the ultimate TEDTalk.
One, to design the interface so that the interface doesn't get in your way.
So it makes you think about how to design your equipment for long range, away from a safe haven.
You have to design an artificial foot for such conditions.
And Aristotle said, "Hah, they appreciated that sometimes to design rounded columns, you need to bend the rule."
to design [designed|designed] {czas.} (też: to configure, to make plans)
We might just have to accept the fact that we're error prone and try to design things around it.
Individual Member States must design their curricula according to national circumstances.
And the idea is that you, within that continuum, identify a series of points, and you design specifically to them.
I don't try to design the toothbrush.
And finally, I think we have to do something that's not really -- it's almost unacceptable to say this -- which, we have to begin to design the future.
to design [designed|designed] {czas.}
Synonimy (angielski) dla "design":
© Princeton Universityplan · project · contrive · designing · pattern · figure · invention · innovation · excogitation · conception · blueprint · purpose · intent · intention · aim
Podobne tłumaczenia
"design" - podobne tłumaczenia na polski
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The requisite security measures have been integrated into the landscape design.
This is called Hooked on a Feeling: The Pursuit of Happiness and Human Design.
Here's another American design that came out of Los Alamos, and is now commercial.
"A good design for the blind and partially sighted is a good design for everybody."
We worked with them to really create a design that was inspired by that wildscape.
The record of Ventavis's designation as an orphan medicine is available here.
The record of Yondelis's designation as an orphan medicine is available here.
Goering was Hitler's second in command in World War II, his designated successor.
We need to promote Union policies designed to overcome difficult family situations.
It's designed to get you to your favorite apps and sites, as quickly as possible.
The reason is because the most important design secret of the brain is diversity.
I feel that everyday, all of us now are being blasted by information design.
There is reason enough to think that this was not by accident, but by design.
And in parallel at that time, there was a very kind of exclusive design club.
These are the mistakes, although I don't think mistakes is the right word in design.
So, they're great examples, I think, of exploration and experimentation in design.
Vice-President designate of the Commission. - Mr President, I will be brief.
In fact, this is something worthy of an E (European) designation: European Electric.
The record of Elaprase's designation as an orphan medicine is available here.
The record of SOMAVERT's designation as an orphan medicine is available here.
Słownik angielsko-polski: dodaj nowe hasła
Używając znajdujących się poniżej pól, w łatwy sposób możesz wzbogacać nasz słownik angielsko-polski swoimi własnymi tłumaczeniami. Pomożesz w ten sposób jeszcze bardziej rozbudować słownik angielsko-polski. Zarówno polskie, jak i angielskie hasła możesz uzupełniać o takie dodatkowe informacje jak styl, region, gramatyka, czy dziedzina. Dzięki temu słownik angielskiego staje się jeszcze lepszy.
Najnowsze propozycje haseł od użytkowników: służyć za przyzwoitkę, strzelić karpia, oryginał, ekscentryk, czubek
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desertion · deserved · deservedly · deserving · deservingly · desexed · desiccant · desiccation · desiccator · desideratum · design · design-build-maintain · designation · designatum · designed · designer · designers · designing · designs · design–build · desirability
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How to spot treat stains and wash your wool with Eucalan!
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One of the most intimidating cloth diapering methods out there is the use of wool as a diaper cover. Wool can be more expensive than your average waterproof TPU or PUL diaper covers and a little more complicated to care for.
Of the cost and care involved discourages many from giving it a try.
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It's Monday and it kind of feels like yesterday was Monday too. Time flies by, housework piles up, the kids homework, grocery shopping, endless household projects need tending to AND I work from home. Oh and I have a husband who needs attention too.
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It's 2014 and I'm supposed to be planning my resolutions. Making endeavors toward becoming greener should always be a goal in my opinion. It makes you feel good to produce less waste and it often means a money savings too.
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So I know there are a few brands that are good, specifically Sanyo, Danby, etc, and I was wondering this: If I want to do this slowly and not buy everything at once, could I use just picnic taps inside the fridge initially. Obviously this would mean having to open the fridge for each pour, but it will save me the trouble of drilling a hole, buying a tower, cooling the tower, etc. I know it's not as nice looking, but for the time being I think it would work. Also, I am only renting the house we are in right now and foresee us moving to Hawaii in 2010, so I could probably resell the fridge easier if I did not turn it irreversibly into a kegerator. What do you all think? Thanks! Jason
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Picnic taps work great! Nothing wrong w/ them. Sure not as pretty as a nice tower, but mine pour well and work fine!
Gas hosing and disconnects, too, of course. I'm in the middle of my conversion, too. Well, the beginning, actually.
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If you're planning on moving in a couple years anyways, why not just get a cheap $30-50 chest freezer or fridge off craigslist/want ads? You'd probably lose less money just throwing it out when you're done than buying new and selling in 18 months. You could take the gear out and bring it with you, plus it will teach you a LOT about making your next one.
keep checking craigslist. I got a sanyo 4912 for $90 a few weeks ago. Planning on doing the same thing as you (using picnic taps for a while, then upgrading). You can sometimes find the rest (kegs, reg, co2 cylinder, lines) for around $150-200 on CL also. Depending on how patient you are, you can find a cheap setup. Check http://www.rcbequip.com/index2.ivnu also.
Picnic taps work fine. It may not look as cool as a tower setup but one advantage is that it is easier to clean.
I've been using picnic taps and they work great. Sure is nice to pour draft beer. Keeping my eye out for a double brass tower to match the brass hand and foot rails on my bar. I found this. With free shipping, I think it's a good deal.


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Sean Penn's daughter didn't tell him about her nude photo spread
Actor Sean Penn was shocked when he found out his daughter, model Dylan, had bared all in a nude shoot for erotic photography magazine, Treats.
The 23-year-old daughter of the Oscar winner and ex-wife Robin Wright showed off her assets on the cover of the publication's April issue, which features her leaning against a wall, cupping her breasts, with only a Fendi purse to cover the lower half of her body.
But in a new interview in Italian Vanity Fair's new issue, the model and actress admits she didn't give her parents a heads up before the racy photos went public.
She said, "They were a bit surprised because I didn't warn them. And my dad said, 'OK, you reached the limit. You better not go any further.' I learned my lesson."
Penn also divulges that she regrets baring all for the shoot, adding, "To be honest, if I could go back, I would not have taken that much clothing off. I was a little naive."
Charlize Theron fuels engagement rumors with new ring
Actress Charlize Theron has fueled rumors she is preparing to wed boyfriend Sean Penn after she was photographed wearing a new sparkler on her ring finger on Wednesday.
The "Monster" star, who is mom to son Jackson, began dating her longtime friend Penn late last year, and recent reports suggest the highly private couple is planning to take its relationship to the next level by walking down the aisle.
Sources tell UsMagazine.com Theron and her new man are set to exchange vows in her native South Africa later this summer, and now new pictures of the actress arriving at Los Angeles International Airport have given weight to the claims.
In the snaps, the 38-year-old beauty, who is wearing minimal make-up and jewelry, flashes what appears to be a diamond engagement band on her left ring finger.
A representative for Penn has declined to issue a statement on the report, while a spokesperson for Theron has yet to respond to WENN's request for a comment.
If the rumors are true, it will be Theron's first wedding, while 53-year-old Penn was previously married to Madonna and newly engaged actress Robin Wright.
Sean Penn and Charlize Theron party at Madonna's Oscars bash
Sean Penn partied with his new girlfriend Charlize Theron at his ex-wife Madonna's after-Oscars party on Sunday.
Theron attended the awards ceremony solo, but met up with Penn at the singer's seventh annual awards show bash.
A source tells Us Weekly magazine, "(They were) making out like crazy (and) all over each other. They were the talk of the party – even Madonna noticed!"
Penn and Madonna were married from 1985 from 1989.
He began dating Theron in February.
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn cuddle at Pharrell Williams' party
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Sean Penn and Charlize Theron stepped out again together to celebrate Pharrell Williams' Oscar nomination for the song "Happy" from "Despicable Me 2″ (sidenote: he's totally going to lose to "Let It Go" from "Frozen," but we digress). The couple snuggled together at the party and mingled with guests including Jamie Foxx, Johnny Knoxville and Williams himself, who is *still* wearing that hat.
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Sean Penn tells Piers Morgan about Charlize Theron romance
Actor Sean Penn confirmed his new romance with Charlize Theron during his recent charity event in California, according to newsman Piers Morgan.
The stars sparked rumors they are enjoying a new relationship after they were spotted on vacation together in Hawaii over the New Year holiday.
TV host and former tabloid editor Morgan was among the guests at Penn's Help Haiti Home Gala earlier this month, and he claims Penn confirmed the romance during a chat with him at the event.
In a column for Britain's Event magazine, Morgan writes, "At 2am, Sean came over, and bear-hugged me. 'Congrats on a great night,' I said. 'And congrats on Charlize too.' He laughed. 'She's a keeper, that's for sure… well, I'll do my best to keep her anyway!'"
Morgan adds of a subsequent conversation with Theron, "'I'm so glad you two have got together,' I said, 'Sean's a great guy.' 'I know,' she smiled, putting her hand round his shoulder."
Sean Penn raises millions for Haiti charity
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Actor Sean Penn helped to raise $6 million for charity at a star-studded event in California on Saturday.
The star hosted the Help Haiti Home Gala, which was attended by his rumored girlfriend Charlize Theron, Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Hemsworth and Julia Roberts, among others, to benefit his charity J/P Haitian Relief Organization.
U2 also surprised attendees with a performance.
Penn tells People.com, "This town has been very supportive of me and, more importantly, what our organization is doing in Haiti. I got a lot of gratitude and no complaints."
During the gala several celebrity attendees bid on various items – news anchor Anderson Cooper made the biggest purchase of the night, paying $1.4 million for a sculpture to be made from discarded firearms owned by Penn.
Meanwhile, Paltrow and Martin paid $650,000 for a Banksy art piece
Sean Penn celebrating after businessman escapes Bolivia
Actor Sean Penn has sparked speculation he was involved in a Hollywood-style rescue mission after he announced businessman Jacob Ostreicher had been returned to his native U.S. following a two-year ordeal in Bolivia.
The "Milk" star has long campaigned for Ostreicher's release after he was detained by authorities in the South American country in 2011 on suspicion of money laundering.
Charges were never filed, and Ostreicher spent 18 months in prison before being freed under house arrest.
Penn has now revealed Ostreicher is back in the U.S. after a "humanitarian operation" was mounted to extract him from Bolivia.
He adds in an email to the Associated Press, "(Ostreicher was extracted) from the corrupt prosecution and imprisonment he was suffering in Bolivia."
Penn failed to provide any more detail about how Ostreicher left the country, but insisted he is safe,
doing well and receiving medical attention in the actor's company at an undisclosed location.
Ostreicher previously credited the Oscar winner with being instrumental in his release from jail, saying, "If it weren't for Sean Penn I would be another statistic in Bolivia and I would die in prison."
Madonna visits Sean Penn's charity projects in Haiti
Pop queen Madonna has traveled to Haiti to visit humanitarian projects set up by her former husband Sean Penn's aid organization.
Penn, who split from Madonna in 1989 following four years of marriage, has revealed the singer is currently in Haiti with her son Rocco, visiting projects overseen by the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, which he set up after an earthquake devastated the country in 2010.
The actor tells the Associated Press, "She's here, she's seeing, she's made the effort to come here, and I'm thrilled by that. … She has a unique platform, and wherever she chooses to bring that to, it's very well."
The singer has also taken to Instagram to share snaps from her trip. In one photo, she is pictured posing with staff at the new University Hospital in Mirebalais built by public health pioneer Dr. Paul Farmer, and she captions the snap: "In the magnificent hospital Paul Farmer has built in Mirebalais! Revolution of love in Haiti."
Sean Penn threatens photo-taking fan
Sean Penn was involved in a foul-mouthed bust-up with a fan on Tuesday after he spotted the man trying to take a sneaky cell phone photo of him.
The "Milk" star was chatting with friends at a bar in the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco, but he got angry when a camera flash went off.
Penn saw an unidentified man several yards away trying to snap him on a cell phone, and he angrily confronted the fan, ordering him to leave the bar.
In footage obtained by TMZ.com, Penn is seen saying to the man, "Get the [bleep] out of here – I'll make you eat the phone," but when he refuses to move, the actor points to the exit and shouts, "Get out of here!"
Seconds later Penn is seen apparently complaining about the incident to hotel staff, saying, "You guys should do something about that."
Penn was reportedly in San Francisco to speak at a sales conference.
Robert Pattinson dating Sean Penn's daughter?
"Twilight" hunk Robert Pattinson has found love again with Sean Penn's model daughter, according to a report.
The British actor, 27, is moving on from his Kristen Stewart split by dating 22-year-old Dylan Penn, whose mom is actress Robin Wright.
A source tells People.com, "They've been dating a month or two. He's crazy about her."
Pattinson and Stewart ended their on-and-off relationship for good earlier this year, following Stewart's so-called "indiscretion" with married director Rupert Sanders in July, 2012.


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Junta de Comercio, 8,10,12, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain – Show map
The location -- once we found the place --was very good. Our room was exceptionally clean. Price was right.
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Cleanliness Wi-fi signal and speed Spacious
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A 2 minute walk from Rambles, yet on a quiet street. Spacious room with balcony and plenty light.
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Very convenient location to Ramblas and other dining/nightlife areas. Awesome AC and good sized room. Very good wifi. Nice to have an elevator and vending machines for drinks and snacks.
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The location was so close to La Ramblas and a 10 minute walk to the port. We were upgraded to a king size bed with a terrace and got to check in early. Restaurants and shops right at your fingertips. The metro is right down the street which makes it easy to get to.
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By European Standards, the room was very big. We booked for three people and added a fourth guest without being crowded. The room was clean and quiet. This hotel was chosen because of it's proximity to the cruise terminals and the city center.
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Great and quiet location.
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Location is very convenient to go everywhere, Hotel staff is friend and helpful.
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good location with comfy bed and dark quiet room (most of the time)
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The hotel was very clean. The buffet breakfast was very good value. The meeter and greeter in the dining room, a real asset to the hotel. Always helpful and smiling.
Hotel Principal is situated in the center of historic Barcelona, just 220 yards from Las Ramblas. It features a rooftop terrace, 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi access throughout the building.
The Prinicipal offers simple, attractive décor throughout and rooms are spacious. Each has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
The hotel serves a daily, buffet breakfast. There are several bars, cafes and restaurants within walking distance of the Prinicpal.
Guests can use computers with internet access, available in the hotel lobby. The staff at the tour desk can provide information on Barcelona's tourist attractions and arrange car rental.
The Principal is a 10 minute walk from Barcelona Cathedral and the city's Gothic Quarter. The Old Port is around less than half a mile from the hotel, while Liceu Metro is a 5-minute walk away.
Ciutat Vella is a great choice for travelers interested in Roman Ruins, Opera and People Watching.
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good location with comfy bed and dark quiet room (most of the time)
air conditioning settings were a bit random too cold sometimes... Saturday night was loud for a few hours and woken early in the morning but all other nights were dead silent!
The hotel was very clean. The buffet breakfast was very good value. The meeter and greeter in the dining room, a real asset to the hotel. Always helpful and smiling.
Requested a double bed, we got two large singles put together thus the sheets and blankets did not fit the bed. Very sparing on the toiletries . Stayed 3 nights. On the second day had to ask the cleaner for replacement toiletries none left in room.
Comfort room Nice sleep as my room was in front of a quiet street location : near the Ramblas and subway station
Walking distance to La Rambla and metro
It got noisy at night, I got a room with balcony and past midnight there were always trucks on the road (probably garbage trucks). Didn't get much sleep due to this.
- Prime location (just off La Rambla) - Helpful staff (good recommendations) - Organized and efficient
- WiFi: many technical issues
Great location, great price, very clean.
Wifi was available in the lobby/common area, but not in our room on the 4th floor.
Breakfast available, but not included in the price .
Hotel was in a great position, just off the buzz La Rambla. Room was perfect with balcony overlooking the street.
Staff could have been a little friendlier. Lucky if they managed a smile when you greeted them.
Location was perfect. Close to the beach and even closer to the markets and shopping strip. Apart from the bed, the room was actually great. Massive shower and very clean.
Absolutely felt like I was sleeping on a rock for 2 nights.
Stayed here 2 -5 Nov. Outside of hotel not very impressive, in a side street, but inside it is so much better! Location superb, just 5 mins from Ramblas, but quiet enough to sleep! Asked for early check in from early flight, & our room was ready when we arrived at 11.15am. Booked a superior room & requested balcony room at front of hotel, which we got. Fab big room on 4th floor, with superking bed, plus sofa bed, chairs, table, tea/coffee, kettle, & 2 full length doors opening on to 2 small balconies overlooking the front. Plus it had a lovely big, modern new bathroom, with shower & bath,which was a nice suprise! Book a superior room if possible...definitely worth the little extra. We stayed 3 nights & breakfast was included in our deal. Great food selection of both hot & cold, & definitely worth booking. The hotel was spotless, & our room was cleaned & ready every day when we came back from breakfast which was great! Air Con was also great in our room! A very comfortable stay & would definitely stay here again & highly recommend this hotel.
Only 'tiny' negative was that we had absolutely no WiFi signal at any time in our room, so had to come down to lobby to use phones or internet, but it was free in the hotel. Though there are vending machines, it would have been nice to maybe have a small bar area, to relax in after a long day exploring! Though, there are so many places only 5 mins away, that I guess probably not essential!
The location -- once we found the place --was very good. Our room was exceptionally clean. Price was right.
Staff is "proper" in dealings with guests, but generally not very friendly, and doesn't make much effort to be helpful. They do what you ask, give basic information in reply to questions, but seldom go beyond the minimum.
Close to La Ramblas but in a quiet street. Staff helpful and room very clean.
You could hear phones and noise from adjacent rooms.
Room was decent size and clean.
Neighborhood wasn't great even though the location was close to everything. Bed were far to hard and pillows were lumps of rubber.
Location was superb. Staff were very helpful. Relaxed atmosphere.
Shame there was no bar.
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Had booked a larger twin room but were allocated a smaller double room without window. After complaining to the front desk the next day I received a bigger room as I had paid for. Is good noise isolation in the description but this was perceived as poor. The floors were of poor laminate was slightly damaged by water. Wifi was ok in the first room but poor in room number two. Attempted robbed twice in one of the side streets to the hotel. Breakfast was ok but it lacked ham.
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the quality of the bed was a disaster I could not sleep
The location was great ....near shopping restaurants, the bus line, the metro line .. and away from the crowds. We chose this hotel as it was near the cruise terminal
The shower floor was very slippery... had to shower with a towel in place.
An excellent hotel in a beautiful city. The location was spot on, just a couple of minutes walk away from La Rambla. It felt more like a four star hotel than the three it's given. Spotlessly clean. Friendly and helpful staff. I can't fault it.
Just because the reservation was not respected in term of kind of room, the staff (Afternoon) managed very well the issue and we were completely satisfy. the room was perfect, localisation and breafeast perfect.
The morning staff. And in spit of our precise demand regarding the room, previously by booking and after face to face, (agreement in morning), we don't receive the correct room.
location is exellent. most of the staff were really helpful.room was nice too.
one of receptionest , which we believe her name is natalia needs to be more friendly towards customers and at least every now and then smile and when being spoken to, she should look at people and not be so arrogant. all the rest of the staff at front desk were really professional and so were the room attendants.
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