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Name: Yamamoto Takeshi
Nickname: 曽野ひとつモット曽野雨 Sono Hitotsu Motte Sono Ame
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Clan: Yamanaka
Looks: Pics all over the bio
Personality: Yamamoto is very easy-going and can make friends with everyone, if he doesn't become friends with them, than they all show respect to him. But if someone wants to hurt his friends or parts of his family he goes on rampage killing all who oppose the power of him and his friends, even if it hurts him or even if he has to sacrifice himself or parts of his body to protect them.
村の情報|Village Info.
Village of Birth: Konohagakure
Village of Alliance: Kirigakure
ランクチャクラ情報|Rank & Chakra Info.
Ninja Rank: Jounin
Specialty: None
Elements: Water - Needs Training
Your Ninjutsu:
背景情報|Background Info.
"Kids I'm going to tell you an incredible story, the story of how I met your mother."
Voice out of nowhere starts yelling:
"VOI! Narrator, that is f*cking wrong story"
Narrator quickly replies:
"Sorry, sorry, sorry. Ok, now than,...
Our whole universe was in the..."
Again the same voice again out of nowhere starts calling:
"VOI! F*cking wrong story again, seriously, I shouldn't have payed you for telling HIS story. This is your last chance Narrator, than I will kill you."
Narrator again starts talking:
"I wanna be the very best, like no one ever waaaaaaaaaas pam pam pam to catch them is my real test, to train them is my goaaaaaaaaaaaal. I will tr..."
Sound of sword cutting through body of poor Narrator is heard and for a minute, there is complete silence. Than that same voice starts saying:
"VOI! I warned you stupid Narrator, now look at yourself, you're DEAD, you hear me? You are freaking DEAAAAAAAAD."
Than another voice calls to person who killed Narrator:
"Than why the hell don't YOU say his story Squalo."
Squalo: "VOI! Is that you BAKA BOSS?"
Boss: "Who are you calling baka Squalo, I will kill you where you stand, but first you should tell his story already, everyone is getting bored.
Squalo: "Ok ok, so people, listen or I kill you, this is story of Yamamoto Takeshi:
So, he got borned in Konoha into Yamanaka clan, but even tho his father was 2nd in command of Yamanaka clan, he tried to hide Yamamoto from fate of being shinobi. Problem was when Yamamoto reached 13th year of life and...
Boss: "Shut up or I will really kill you, just hurry up, will ya? AND WHERE IS MY FOOD."
Squalo: "SHUT UP! Ok, so, where was I,...
Problem was when Yamamoto reached 13th year of life and was founded as prodigy of shinobi world.
First he became Genin, than Chuunin and than Jounin. His father than decided that they will move out of Konoha as it became corrupt and wanted to create soldier who would only obey from Yamamoto. His father decided that they will move into Kirigakure, because he knew Mizukage very well and was good old friend with him. When they reached Kirigakure, Yamamoto decided that he will become Jounin of Kirigakure and help it defeat anyone who stands in it's way. As years passed, Yamamoto was sent on many missions and thanks to his Kenjutsu skills, he became able to complete all of them with quite an ease, as they were mainly missions where he encountered high amount of enemies and defeated all of them, yes, defeated, but not killed, at least in most cases. Once, when he was still 14, I Squalo fought him and defeated him very easily, but than, 1 week later, we were faced against each other again, and I lost misserably.
Boss: "Are you finished already?"
Squalo: "SHUT UP BAKA BOSS, well, I guess I am finished, for now, but his story will continue. By the way boss, I think you shouldn't forget to who you lost back then."
Boss: "WHAT DID YOU SAY, I WILL F*CKING KILL YOU BASTARD."
And chaos breaks around as Xanxus starts shooting fire all around him.
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Lost: N/A
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Short of a truly bad surprise, the Pentax K-01 will provide superior image quality to that of the OM-D E-M5 because it uses a sensor renowned for its sensitivity and dynamic range, the 16Mpix CMOS (which fits into the APS-C's intrinsically larger body). And even though the Olympus OM-D E-M5 can take advantage of some very nice micro 4/3-compatible lenses (Olympus M.Zuiko Digital and Panasonic Lumix G lines), the Pentax K-01 uses the much broader array of Pentax K-mount lenses.
While outclassed by the OM-D, the Sony NEX-5N still has many good qualities. Even though its ergonomics leaves something to be desired (no viewfinder, less direct access to advanced functions and settings, not as high-quality a finish), it has a great asset up its sleeve — combining the image quality of a 16Mpix Sony Exmor APS-C sensor (the benchmark since its release) with an ultra-compact camera body format.
The compactness of NEX hybrid cameras, however, is often thwarted by use of the cumbersome and unprepossessing line of Sony E lenses. Even so, videographers will certainly be attracted by the Sony NEX-5N's ability to shoot Full HD at 60p. A camera for amateurs, its price is 40% less than that of the OM-D E-M5.
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A retro look, solid ergonomics, an upscale finish: these are some of the characteristics that the Fujifilm X100 shares with the OM-D E-M5 — but that's where the comparison ends. The X100 doesn't allow for changing lenses and offers no alternative to its very nice 23mm f/2.0 lens — an entirely different approach to that of Olympus.
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Australia Day Retro RideCalling all Brisbanites!
Retro Riverloop Raturday is inviting all and sundry to drag out your retro bike for a Riverloop with us in the morning. There is always something interesting to look at. We've had Alan's, Cinelli's, Bianchi's, Raleigh's, Repco's, Gitane's, Colnago's, Gefsco's, Berretto's, Moser's - you name it! No snobbery - if it's old-timey, you're welcome! 32km of beautiful scenery following the Brisbane River from West End, through to Toowong, Indooroopilly, Graceville, Teneriffe, Yeronga, Fairfield, Dutton Park, and back to West End for coffee and a chinwag. Pace is about 25-28km/h. Bonus points for aussie flags and jerseys. Bring your camera if you want to take some pics of beautiful bikes. 6am outside Melbourne Hotel, Browning St, West End.
Re: Australia Day Retro RideIf Centurion's are allowed to come....
I'm in....
Re: Australia Day Retro Rideyou can bring your hydroformed alloy cannondale if that's all you've got.
i've run brifters on many 70's / 80's bikes, but i still call them retro.
Re: Australia Day Retro RideSounds good! Seeing that brifters are allowed I'll bring out the Gazelle.
Oh, I am assuming it is on the Saturday and not the public holiday on Monday....
Re: Australia Day Retro RideI think i'm working . If not, i might have a crack at getting down there, be great to see you lot again.
When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments- Elizabeth West.
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Raturday it is Wazza
Re: Australia Day Retro RideAs soon as Joe gives me the Hetchins back I,m in!
Re: Australia Day Retro RideI'm in. Of course I'm in. Perhaps even on something Australian made!
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I'll be packing a few of those, too...
Re: Australia Day Retro RideI'm riding the all-Australian Vertex Guy Leech, can't get much more aussie than that, a signature series bike named after an Iron Man (go figure what Pacific Brands were thinking).
Re: Australia Day Retro Ridei'd like to have my australian-built repco vertex ready to ride, but this outcome is unlikely.
Re: Australia Day Retro RideBummer I'm out, a few of us are going a big ride sat morn and may be racing Monday so ill be taking the Aussie steel out Sunday
Re: Australia Day Retro RideI'm working, so a no show .
When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments- Elizabeth West.
Re: Australia Day Retro RideIf I can find some pedels there's a good chance i'll come along. First Saturday off in a while.
Re: Australia Day Retro RideMore rain, fewer joggers.
Re: Australia Day Retro RideI'm there, rain, hail, snow, sleet, wind.
Anybody else wants to join me is more than welcome. Hopefully the Aussie flag won't get caught in the rear wheel.
Re: Australia Day Retro RideWell, it was me, myself & I this morning.
The flag got tangled in the rear brake caliper & now looks like it's been through a battle zone (didn't slow the bike at all). Saw maybe 15 bikes out on the riverloop, passed only 2 bikes going the same way, nobody passed me, either I was really on the pipe (yeah right) or there wasn't anybody braving the weather god's. A few showers, the wind coming back along the river was the only difficult bit. The weather god's held off till lunchtime (I know as I just got back from a gentle morning/afternoon ride). I go on holidays on Friday, no riding a bike for 2 weeks (unless I buy something in Sydney & just have to try it out). One bike out, 1 bike back, terrific Aussie day ride, thanks to all those who bothered to brave the weather with me.
Re: Australia Day Retro RideBl**dy rough up here on the "Sunny Coast".
Well Done on getting out there!
Re: Australia Day Retro RideWell I was out by myself on a retro ride in the hills behind Wollongong this morning too, so were alone in spirit.
No flag though, and I can't say I would have been out if it was raining either. It was my first ride on an old gazelle I picked up recently, and I found out the hard way that it was NOT geared for hills at all.
Re: Australia Day Retro RidePictures? Why no pictures? I like pictures!!
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Not exactly a picture, but I hope this suffices- http://youtu.be/GQ8U2LZpUPE
Re: Australia Day Retro RideIf it's any consolation I hit the road mid morning up here in Stanthorpe and still managed to get soaking wet and blown all over the place. Considering the conditions it was a good ride and I'm glad I got out there. Now, will I do it tomorrow?
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Rachel Flatt is now out for the season with a lower leg/ankle injury
Last edited by R.D.; 10-31-2012 at 10:37 AM.
I'm sorry to hear this. I hope Rachel fully recovers and really, really enjoys her academic year. I will miss her at nationals!
Good decision to focus on rehabilitating her injury. If she can regain her peak form I think she'd still be among the top 5 in the country.
This is basically a retirement announcement. I would be quite surprised if we saw her ever again. She isnt going to get any international assignments next year, and would have to qualify at Nationals which would be no easy feat for her these days. Maybe she wants to try and skate one last time at Nationals and wave goodbye, but to not qualify for Nationals and retire at a Sectional level competition would be a bit embarassing so it is quite likely she wont even be willing to put the work to go through that. Then again Trenary a former World Champion retired right after a Sectional level event for Nationals (which she won IIRC but still didnt skate that well to give her confidence in an Olympic team berth at the upcoming Nationals).
I agree if she regained her 2008-2011 form when she was consistently the 1st or 2nd American in the weakest ever U.S ladies field, she could eventually work her way up to being say 4-6 in the country again. However she peaked when skating was her full time commitment, not when it was something that was a part time hobby she tried to fit as a fully commited college student. She would have to probably have to become a part time student to ever show close to that same commitment again, and there is no way she would or should be willing to do that just to maybe become top 5 in the country, and probably still not go to another Worlds. It would be silly.
BTW, correct spelling of her name is Rachael -- with two As.
And of course, I wish her only the best!
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While it probably deserved its own thread, I also think it was relevant to my other one...it could have stayed and someone else could have made a separate topic
It's more that she wasn't able to balance school, skating and injury recovery. As they say, three's a crowd.
Well I hope she recovers and gets back to skating competitively. I really hate the idea that her last competitive showing ever would be finishing 9th at Skate America. But I guess we'll see.
I don't think it is so much of the school issue as I believe that the nagging injury/injuries have prevented her from training as she had in past years. IIRC, she started down the chronic tendonitis issue in autumn of 2010 at NHK Trophy and this particular injury has not seemed to heal completely since then, or flares up when the high part of the season is in full swing. Flatt has had leg/foot injury issues for two full seasons and now beginning a third season of what appears to be some of the same problems, which corresponds to the slump in her results. Although it appears to be an intermittent issue, I suspect the leg/foot problems have never gone away, and she has tried to push thru the pain for over two years.
She had some standout performances....2008 US Nationals, 2008 World Junior Championships, 2009 Worlds , 2010 Olympics, 2011 US Nationals SP (and at 2011 4CC), as well as 2012 US Nationals LP! And some lovely exhibition pieces... "One Day I'll Fly Away" and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" "Your Song"
As you yourself noted she didnt skate badly at Skate America. It wasnt even a good event either. Yet she finished 9th with by far the lowest PCS of the field, much lower than some international journeywomen who had hard falls and completed less triples in their LP. At this point ending her career with a 9th at Skate America would be the most respectable note she could hope to go out on. Anything to come would be only worse, maybe ending with a 7th at Sectionals, a 12th or worse at Nationals, take your pick. She isnt even likely to ever get to compete at a grand prix event again if she continues, so ending it even being on the stage at an event of that caliber is already something she would be unlikely to be able to improve on at this point. In reality she would have been wise to end it with her great performance and 6th place at Nationals in February. EVERYONE expected that is what she had done, the crowd gave her a wonderful goodbye ovation, she reacted with tremendous ovation and appreciation as if it were a goodbye, then she comes back, and it is like "what the heck". Apparently the judges thought this too and showed with their very harsh scores (even considering her diminished skating quality, slowness, lack of a triple lutz, etc...) they are ready her to retire as well. I doubt the reception will get any kinder in the future.
I assume Fumie Suguri is retired now. However by the time she was essentialy forced to she had slipped so far down in relevance she wasnt even competing at the National level anymore. Most people probably dont even know what her last competition was. That is not the way anyone would want to go out, and Flatt is dangerous close to the same fate already. Or should I say was close to the same fate. It appears this is basically an early retirement announcement so she has come to her senses and will save herself the ultimate embarassment the 3 time World medalist Suguri set herself up for. Good for her!
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Thanks Nigel!
I guess we as outsiders can't know why she pushed through injuries; but a lot of other threads suggest that skaters amongst other athletes are always doing that - it must be very difficult for them to figure out when pushing is good pushing and when pushing is really bad pushing, and then, where the blurry in-between of 'testing the limits' might be. But I remember when Rachael was trying to up her technical despite her solid and consistent performances - and I'm not sure if that was Fall of 2010 after the olympics of fall of 2011, but it was during that season that I remember she was plagued by noticiable injuries. Who knows, but part of me thinks that from there, there was kind of guessing game - do we keep pushing forward, how do we regroup and regain where I was....
Regardless, I admire her tenacity. I also really loved her nationals performances last year; so regardless, I will always remember them fondly and if I get lucky enough to see her compete again, I will be delighted.
I want to be clear that I meant she didn't skate badly considering her injuries. As Nigel pointed out, the decline we have seen with Rachael was clearly tied with her injuries. That said, I think it's unfair to compare a injured Rachael that the healthy Rachael we saw in the 2010 season. That's why, IF she recovers from these injuries, I hope she will come back because I think if she was healthier she would have more to give.
If it turns out her situation is more like Kimmie's where injuries will keep her out for good, then that's just how it goes.


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Mattress stores are the worst and after a while, we started to realize that all the different price levels weren't really offering a marked jump in softness. I mean, really . . . how many levels of softness are there? Once we decided we wanted a pillowtop (considered the "softest") it was just a matter of price. Now mattress stores can do faster local delivery, but there is no way you will find a brand name, high quality mattress set at this price. The White Glove delivery service offered is great. From the order date, we had it delivered within 10 days. It might not be that fast for everyone, maybe we were lucky. Great communication with Overstock and delivery company. The mattress is a dream and you can't go wrong with the Serta Perfect Sleeper brand. It's a known quantity. If you are looking for a mattress and you have tried the different levels of comfort, Overstock is the way to go.
For years we attempted to decide about a mattress, with all the commercials and flyers rolling in about Sleep number and TemperPedic you would have thought they would have worn on us and we would have bought one. We fought it and bought this mattress, and so far so good. A mattress on line? Imagine all the stuff I was taught over the years, gotta try it, gotta see it..come on now with the prices and sales on mattresses whos getting taken for a ride. This Mattress worked, back pain gone in the morning and its comfy. Im not gonna tell anyone to by a mattress online through Overstock because who wants to hear the crying the blues from someone who took you advice and it did not work out...but it did for me. Good price brand name mattress and cheap shipping. Just realize that Overstock may not take it back if it dont work..most mattress companies will hammer you anyway if you return it. Good luck.
Never was I more nervous than when buying my first mattress on-line. I am an on-line shopper, but I have always tried my mattresses out in the store. However, this time I was on a serious budget and time crunch and it was hard to pass up the great prices on Overstock. Based on the other reviews I purchased this mattress and I am thrilled with it! I have been sleeping on it for a month and a half and it is wonderful! It is on the softer side but has great support and trust me, at 7 months pregnant I am a little picky about sleeping right now! It seems to be holding up well so far and I have rotated once since I have had it. The delivery process also worked out great. Overall I am very satisfied.
First let me start by saying that this bed is extremely well made and I am pleased with the quality of the bed..... Now, I bought this bed because it was labeled "Super Pillowtop" and I just love the thought of sinking into a pillowtop , especially when its labeled a Super Pillow top... You must be like me and think this one is extra soft. Much to my surprise when it was delivered (three weeks after dreaming of how soft it would be and paying the additional $150 for the extra softness from the "liberation" model ) I jump on top of my bed to test the waters and my mouth literally fell open in disbelief. ...... absolutely no memory foam top as described (and trust me I know a memory foam feel), almost no give, no super soft feel for which I paid for. So, I decide to give it two nights sleeps to test and both nights I end up on the guest bed that's 10+ years old with a memory foam topper because my back and neck are hurting from the firmness of this bed. I just ordered a topper for this bed to try and at least make it to where I can sleep on it. Still this is a beautifully crafted bed and I'm hoping this topper gives me the "cloud" feeling I was hoping for as I had very high expectations for this not so cheap bed. So the moral of this story is if you like a firm bed you will love this! If softer is your dream, look elsewhere!!!
I was leery about purchasing a mattress on line and was pleasantly surprised how well it went. Delivery was perfect and on time, the mattress was just what I ordered and am sleeping great on it every night.
This bed made a huge difference in my life I had been sleeping on an older bed and having pain on an everyday basis along with tossing and turning and the inability to sleep deeply. As soon as I spent my first night in my new bed I felt a big difference the very next day pain was gone no tossing and turning had the best sleep of my life.
I was pleasantly surprised with this purchase. Like others, I had qualms about ordering online, but this was a TERRIFIC choice. My houseguests wanted to know everything about this mattress, so I sent them to Overstock. Just great service for a quality mattress at great price. Thanks!
This is a first class product and will provide many years of comfort.
Arrived quickly, delivery company was quick & efficient. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes a plush but still supportive mattress. Finding this online was a relief, considering the time it takes to go to a mattress store, & the fact that it's nearly impossible to compare in-store prices since the model names are changed for each retailer. We are very happy with the mattress & are sleeping better than ever!
We bought a mattress and boxspring from a local mattress store last year. It turned out to be a mistake; absolutely uncomfortable! So we moved it to our guest bedroom, and started searching AGAIN. We were so tired of all the gimmicks that the stores use to get you in to look at their "sale prices". We came home more than once, discouraged and frustrated. Then I decided to go to Overstock.com to start reading reviews, and comparing Overstock prices to the store prices. I didn't hesitate at all to order this Serta mattress and boxspring online. I knew that Overstock would stand behind it if need be. The reviews were excellent, and so that is why after one month's use of this product, we want to rave about it! We have found it to be very well constructed and oh, so pleasantly comfortable, but at the same time very supportive. No more sore backs when we awaken each morning! On top of that, the service we recieved from the delivery company was five-star rated! We were so very impressed with their professionalism and they delivered without skipping a beat. The young delivery men were very, very polite and mannerly. The woman that coordinated the delivery was just the BEST at customer service! We could not be more pleased with this whole process. Do not even think twice about purchasing this product; we are so HAPPY and satisfied that we did! The price is more than fair, and the quality outstanding.
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"Tangy, a little sweet, very moist and very easy to prepare -- you're going to love these grilled chops. They turn out wonderfully tasty with an awesome array of flavors. You might want to throw an extra chop on the grill for leftovers, because you will have a craving for it the next day -- guaranteed."
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2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (6 ounce) thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
These were tasty and my husband & daughter really liked them...however, as written this is a 4 star in my book due to the ginger. The ginger amount really needs to be decreased unless you love ginger. As written, the ginger overpowers. Next time, I will decrease the ginger. With this change they should be perfect.
These chops were very tender, but I thought that the marinade gave them a terrible flavor. It must have been the seasonings that I did not like as the liquid ingredients are quite common in most marinades that I like very much. Sorry. Won't be making this again.
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Wow! This was good! I doubled the ingredients for 5 chops. I didn't have soy sauce, so I substituted teriyaki in it's place. Followed the rest of the recipe as stated. Although, I forgot to reserve part of the marinade before putting in the chops, so I just boiled it for 5 minutes before basting the chops on the grill. I let the chops marinate for 8 hours before grilling. These were awsome! BTW... the USDA just revised their recommendations for cooked pork temps. They now recommend cooking pork to an internal temp of 145 degrees, and then letting rest for 3 minutes.
Results were great (even though I didn't have enough Worchestershire sauce as I did 7 times the recipe)! Everyone loved it. I did stir-fry vegetables as one of my side dishes and found that the sauce is actually a great stir-fry sauce!!! Next time I make a stir-fry of any kind I will use this sauce!
This was absolutely fabulous!! I doubled the recipe ingredients and used baby back ribs. I marinated them in half the sauce (as mentioned) and then baked/basted them in the oven at 350. Wow - they were finger licking good! Thanks for a Keeper recipe!
AWESOME! My picky eaters gobbled it up! The child who puts ketchup on everything by-passed the ketchup for the sauce! The meat was tender and juicy. I finally found a recipe for pork that makes the whole family happy. I would like it to be slightly sweeter and little thicker....I will try with personal modifications next time. But overall VERY GOOD! And EASY :)
This was AWESOME!! My husband usually does not care for pork chops but states this is the best marinade ever!! States would be good on steak and shrimp too!! States this tastes like it was prepared in an expensive restaurant!!
4.5 Stars: I cut a 2.5 lb pork loin roast into slices and marinated for 2 days. It was very good, but be careful with the cinnamon. We all agreed a touch more cinnamon would have ruined it.
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Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe Servings Per Recipe: 2 Amount Per Serving Calories: 429 Calories from Fat: 75
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Steve Madden Microfiber Sheet set
This Steven Madden sheet set brightens up any room. The microfiber composition is considered 200 thread count and conveniently machine washable.
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This Steven Madden sheet set brightens up any room. The microfiber composition is considered 200 thread count and conveniently machine washable.This colorful sheet set is made of wrinkle-resistant microfiber cloth so your bed looks consistently well put together. The set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and pillowcases and comes in your choice of four different sizes and several color choices to fit both your bed size and your style. The fitted sheet has a pocket depth of 15 inches.
- Set includes: Flat sheet, fitted sheet, two pillowcases (only one pillowcase with twin set)
- Weave: Plain
- Thread count: 200
- Sheet type: Solid
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- Fitted sheet pocket depth: 15 inches
- Fully elasticized fitted sheet: Yes
- Color options: Pink, blue, green, crème
- Materials: 100-percent polyester
- Care instructions: Machine washable
- Fitted sheet: 75 inches x 39 inches
- Flat sheet: 92 inches x 62 inches
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- Flat sheet: 92 inches x 62 inches
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- Fitted sheet: 75 inches x 54 inches
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Color | Blue Green Off-White Pink |
Style | Casual Patterned |
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Not happy I think the worst part of these sheets is that they are so slippery that the bed just doesn't stay made.....I should have returned them when I had the chance
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Sheet color not as vibrant as image My niece wanted neon sheets for her dorm room.....disappointed that the aqua color wasn't as "electric" as it appeared.
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Good for a day bed Too soft, too light, and near impossible to fold. But a great price! And, keep in mind, it's from OVERSTOCK!
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microfiber sheets by steve madden These are the softest sheets ever. the fit was perfect all the way around.I have a feather bed on my bed and no problem. didnt shrink in the dyer either..cj slc.ut
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Horrible Do not buy these sheets! I never write reviews but this one irritated me enough to make one. Unfortunately, there were no reviews when I purchased this item so I decided to take a gamble. I washed them immediately after I got them and put them on my bed. They were somewhat scratchy, not at all soft or comfortable. When I woke up in the morning I noticed a large rip in the seam of one of the pillowcases. I am not sure if it arrived like that, ripped during the wash, or during one night of sleep. Either way these sheets are not sewn well. Very disappointed.
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Pink Sheets The sheets arent the softest, but they were really inexpensive so it makes sense. You get what you pay for. But this isn't a complaint. I like them.
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soft and comfortable I bought the cream colored sheets which were a very nice color, they were soft, sized correctly and washed up nice. Everything that you need them to be. I bought a second pair after trying the first.
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Good Value I thought microfiber meant the sheets would have a suede like quality but they do not. I like the feel and the shiny quality of the fabric. I ordered the blue and the apple and the pictures are pretty true to the colors. I have washed them and put them on the beds. So far these sheets are well worth the price.
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the blue is a bright pop of color! Got the blue - it looks exactly as pictured, which is great if you want a bright pop of color. Fabric didn't feel cheap either....
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Peralta-Chatwood matchup features rolling hurlers
Righties have both been pitching well heading into series opener
The Brewers could use a little time away.
It has been a difficult week for Milwaukee's ballclub, which endured the season-ending suspension of slugger Ryan Braun and the departure of closer Francisco Rodriguez, who was traded to Baltimore.
Now, the Brewers embark on a stretch of 19 contests that includes 16 on the road, beginning with a three-game series in Colorado that commences Friday night.
"It might be [a good thing] just to get away for a few days, but we love playing at home," said hurler Yovani Gallardo. "We enjoy it. We just have to forget about what happened and keep moving forward."
Thursday's loss to San Diego moved the Brewers, mired in the National League Central basement, to 17 games below the .500 mark.
"It's been tough," said Gallardo, Thursday's losing pitcher. "It's been tough the whole year, to be honest with you. I know I sound like a broken record, but we have to show up and play [Friday]. We still have a lot more left of the season, and we have to finish strong and keep battling."
Wily Peralta (7-9, 4.30 ERA) will toe the rubber in Friday's series opener for Milwaukee. The right-hander has posted a 0.87 ERA over his last six starts. In four of those outings, he has held the opposition scoreless, including a three-hit shutout of the Reds on July 9, and an eight-inning, two-hit effort against the Marlins on Sunday. During the stretch, he has lowered his ERA by more than a run and a half.
Over his last four outings, a span of 29 1/3 innings, Peralta has yielded only one run, good for a 0.31 ERA.
"The stuff we knew was there; the movement is huge," said Brewers manager Ron Roenicke. "But what it comes down to, when his slider is good and he's throwing his changeup, now he's going to become a real pitcher instead of just a thrower. Once he gets to that level, I think he'll be calling his own game."
Tyler Chatwood, who will take the hill for Colorado on Friday, has fared nearly as well of late. The righty has only allowed more than two earned runs in two of his 13 starts this season, and has held the opposition scoreless or to one earned run in eight of his outings.
Chatwood limited the Cubs to two runs (one earned) over six frames in a 4-3 win on Sunday.
Brewers: Lineup missing key parts
The Brewers scored eight runs on Thursday, despite a patchwork lineup missing its Nos. 3-5 hitters. Roenicke admitted it has been difficult to fill out his batting order lately.
With Braun suspended and Aramis Ramirez and Corey Hart on the shelf with injuries, Roenicke would prefer to play Rickie Weeks, Norichika Aoki, Jean Segura, Jonathan Lucroy and Carlos Gomez as often as he can.
"I would certainly like to play them most days," Roenicke said. "I guess where it comes in is when production goes down and I feel like they have a day off, if the production has a chance to go up, then I'll give them a day off."
Rockies: CarGo exits early
Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez aggravated the sprain of his right middle finger in his first-inning at-bat on Thursday and departed the contest prior to his next trip to the plate.
Gonzalez, batting .297 with 26 home runs and 67 RBIs, is listed as day to day. He first injured the digit before the All-Star break. He pulled out of the Home Run Derby, but played in the Midsummer Classic.
Worth noting
• The Rockies took two of three from the Brewers at Miller Park in both teams' season-opening series.
• Upon his entry into a game, reliever Rob Wooten, promoted to the big league squad following Thursday's contest, will become the ninth Brewer to make his Major League debut this season.
Zack Meisel is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @zackmeisel. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.