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Brilliant holiday beautiful area so tranquil would definitely recommend and would go back again
We loved it and will definitely be coming back!
We were really disappointed with the childrens facilities the main reasons was the lack of control of older children on the bouncy castle and in the soft play area where they weere mich to old to be playing on either.My 3yr old daughter and her friend were bounced of the bouncy castle and then hit in the face by a ball in the soft play area by teenage boys having a ball fight.We reported this to bar staff as the two areas were not maned by security but nithing happened.This resulted in a very sore cheek and the two children afraid to use either facilities for the rest of the holiday.We left very disappointed.
Lovely park with very easy access to the beach. We had to pay to use swimming pool which is disappointing as it usually comes standard and free to use in other areas. Also, there were no complimentary toiletries either to use at the lodge.


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A Slice of Comfort: 50 Favorite Recipes
Chicken Pot Pie [1]
This dish is pure creamy, chickeny goodness. The pastry lids can be made a day or two ahead. Bake as directed; cool and then cover loosely with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
Chicken Pot Pie [2]
Milk-Braised Pork with Cheesy Grits [5]
There are a lot of ingredients in this spruced-up comfort-food dish, but trust us, it's worth the effort for a weekend treat. The recipe from Michael Watz of Chicago was a finalist in our Best of the Midwest® recipe contest.
Amish Apple Dumplings [9]
We often equate Amish food with comfort. Here's our version of a favorite dessert you might find at Amish-based restaurants in the Midwest.
Spicy Beef, Bean and Vegetable Stew [13]
Affordable beef chuck roast, apple, parsnip and sweet potato slow-simmer in broth flavored with dark beer, herbs and spices. Warm corn bread muffins and cold winter night optional.
Millionaire's Pie [17]
Chocolate alone delivers all the comfort a lot of us require. But add it to pecan pie with some coconut, and you've awakened a flood of welcome food memories: German chocolate cake, toasted pecan pie and chocolate chips. All that in a flaky piecrust.
Millionaire's Pie [18]
Sage Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with Roasted Vegetables [21]
Your quest for cold-weather comfort stops here, with maple-flavor sausage, creamy milk gravy, herby biscuits, and mustard-glazed roasted carrots and Brussels sprouts.
Sage Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with Roasted Vegetables [22]
Chicken and Kielbasa Winter Stew [25]
Shhh! Don't tell anyone, but this hearty supper soup takes just an hour to make. The secret? Deli-roasted chicken and precooked sausage. Pair with breadsticks or a crusty baguette for a perfect winter meal that will fill your house with good smells.
Lemon-Rosemary Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce [29]
The classic fruit and pork combo gets a bold update: Slather the meat with a paste of garlic, mustard, lemon and rosemary, then serve with ruby red cherries. This recipe multiplies easily for entertaining.
Cinnamon-Spiced Beef Stroganoff [33]
A few pinches of pantry spices jazz up the traditional sour-cream gravy. This cozy weeknight dish dances on the line between comfort food and curry.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes [37]
Quivey's Grove in Madison, Wisconsin, whips up this version of mashed potatoes that matches plenty of dairy richness with garlic, Parmesan, black pepper and green onion.
Slow-Cooker Brat and Sauerkraut Soup [41]
Potatoes, onion, sauerkraut and brats pack in the German flavor in this homey slow-cooker soup. Try with Whole Wheat Pretzel Rolls; the soft pretzels' chewy, brown exterior comes from being boiled in an alkaline solution—the 1/4 cup baking soda in the water isn't a typo!
Fork-Tender Pot Roast [46]
Dan and Nancy Viste specialize in American classics at their Old Feed Mill restaurant in Mazonomie, Wisconsin. Their pot roast slow-cooks until the meat turns brown and tender and the flavor mellows to an almost caramel overtone. Browned bits in the pan become the base for the rich red-wine gravy.
Salty Caramel and Pecan Oatmeal Cookies [50]
These cookies come with a friendly warning: Chewy caramel, toasted pecans and a flurry of sea salt will make you popular. Very popular. A product called caramel bits gives these cookies great flavor and chewy texture. Some supermarkets carry them, and they're widely available online. (Search for Kraft Caramel Bits.) Take care to follow recipe directions when baking: caramel bits melt quickly.
Hearty Meatball Soup [54]
This version of a winter staple, from author and cooking-school instructor Marilyn Harris of Cincinnati, features basil-flecked meatballs. "This is a quickie version of veggie-beef I created that's great to make when time is limited," Marilyn says. "But it still has all of the good flavors."
Hearty Meatball Soup [55]
Meat and Potato Pizza [58]
Chalk this recipe up as an occasional indulgence. It's topped with a totally mouth-watering combo of thin-sliced potatoes, bacon, sausage and a delectable garlic-rosemary butter. The recipe comes from Hidemi Walsh of Plainfield, Indiana.
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Vegetables [62]
Rub a blend of lemon peel, rosemary, thyme, parsley and garlic on the chicken before baking; Add fresh thyme sprigs and garlic bulbs around the chicken for even more flavor. Potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots make this a one-pan meal.
Maple Date Nut Bread [66]
Chopped and pitted dates stand out beside the hint of maple syrup in this dark brown, nutty quick bread. This recipe is from Ruth Smiley of Smiley Brothers maple syrup producers in Indiana.
Maple Date Nut Bread [67]
Bacon and Baked Potato Soup [70]
Salty-smoky crumbled bacon tops our cheesy potato soup. "I made this soup and we loved it! Best potato soup ever!" writes one of our website reviewers. "I put carrots in mine; made it even better."
Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Cheese Puffs [74]
Dawn Logterman of Verona, Wisconsin, created this clever twist on the classic cream puffs served at the Wisconsin State Fair. Her recipe was a finalist in our annual recipe contest.
Army and Lou's Macaroni and Cheese [78]
This three-cheese specialty comes from Army and Lou's, a soul food eatery on Chicago's South Side that's long been a hot spot for foods that give you a sense of well-being. The one-dish masterpiece embodies everything we want in a comfort food: It's warm, it's fattening, and it revives childhood memories.
Cinnamon Rolls [82]
This recipe, with its heady aroma of yeast and spice, comes from the Patchwork Quilt Country Inn near Middlebury, Indiana. In winter, let the yeast dough rise in your unheated oven. The roll dough proofs best at a temperature between 80° and 85°.
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Sweet Potato-Corn Chowder [86]
Cincinnati-area chef Paul Dagenbach upgraded the classic Midwest corn chowder. Sweet potatoes and andouille sausage made their way into the mix, along with cumin, chili powder and Cajun spice for a little zing.
Traditional Chicken-Fried Steak [90]
Classic chicken-fried steak actually is crispy, fried beef, usually topped with a creamy gravy. The recipe comes from Devil's Pool Restaurant at Big Cedar Lodge near Ridgedale, Missouri.
Turkey Run Inn's Bread Pudding [94]
A brown sugar and butter sauce completes this down-home dessert served at Turkey Run Inn at the state park in Marshall, Indiana.
Apple Harvest Chili [98]
Fresh apple, dried fruit and cashews add color, sweetness and crunch to a ready-in-45 vegetarian chili. For a twist on the traditional toppers (and to hint what's inside), garnish with apple slivers.
Apple Harvest Chili [99]
Beef Stew [102]
This traditional beef stew, our adaptation of the classic you'll find on many country inn menus, appeared on a cover of Midwest Living®. Cubed boneless beef chuck bubbles along with potatoes, green beans, carrots, celery and other veggies to make a hearty one-pot dinner.
Beef Stew [103]
Jam Crumb Cake [106]
Spreadable fruit jam ribbons through this buttery crumb cake, sinking here and there for a marbled look. A generous crumb topping adds more flavor. Choose your favorite jam, strawberry or raspberry, for the recipe.
Jam Crumb Cake [107]
Never-Fail Rice Pudding [110]
This warm and comforting dessert recipe, one of the winners in a Midwest Living® Favorite Winter Recipes contest, comes from a Brookfield, Missouri, reader. Serve with raisins, dried cherries or dried cranberries for extra flavor and color.
Never-Fail Rice Pudding [111]
Hickory Nut Cake [114]
Hickory nuts add a buttery taste to the inside of this dense cake, from Audrey and Robert Biersach of Columbus, Wisconsin.
Cranberry-Orange Wild Rice Muffins [118]
This North Woods-inspired recipe from Cheryl Francke of Arden Hills, Minnesota, was a finalist in our Best of the Midwest® recipe contest.
Classic Lasagna [122]
With its rich meaty sauce and creamy cheese layers, this lasagna is always a favorite main dish.
Classic Lasagna [123]
Snow-Season Pancakes [126]
As the snow piles up outside Prairie Sky Guest and Game Ranch in Veblen, South Dakota, owner Corrine Prins heats up the griddle for her buttermilk pancakes that early risers can't resist. Teach your kids -- or grandkids -- to flip the flapjacks when you prepare this kid-favorite breakfast.
Hot-Stuff Kielbasa-Cheese Soup [130]
The rich, creamy flavors in this colorful soup from a Lima, Ohio, reader, earned it a top spot in a Midwest Living® Favorite Winter Recipes contest. If you like, you can cut calories by substituting turkey kielbasa, fat-free milk, and low-fat cheese.
French Spaghetti [134]
Layer creamy white and tomato-mushroom sauces with noodles to create this meatless dish. You can serve it with a salad as a main course or spoon out smaller portions as a side dish.
French Spaghetti [135]
Download our FREE collection of 10 top casserole recipes [136]
The Original Toasted Ravioli [139]
This fried ravioli recipe comes from Charlie Gitto's on the Hill in St. Louis. For a quick dinner, substitute frozen ravioli for fresh and serve topped with purchased marinara sauce.
Antlers Wild Rice Soup [143]
We like the smooth richness of this chunky main-dish soup from Antlers Restaurant at Breezy Point Resort in Breezy Point, Minnesota.
Another comforting chicken soup: Creamy Velvet Chicken Soup, the signature dish in the re-created L.S. Ayres Department Store Tea Room (circa 1905) at the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis.
Antlers Wild Rice Soup [144]
Wisconsin Harvest Pie [148]
This almond-kissed, fruit-packed pie comes from David Harper, of Richland Center, Wisconsin. He likes to serve it with a wedge of Wisconsin cheese, but it's just as good with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! The recipe was a finalist in our annual recipe contest.
Wisconsin Harvest Pie [149]
Three-Tiered Fudgy Chocolate Cake [152]
Buttermilk and sour cream lend moistness and tang to our old-fashioned chocolate cake. All that's missing are the birthday candles.
Tiramisu [156]
This classic Italian dessert almost always brings a round of contented sighs when it's served. This recipe comes from Gian-Tony's on the Hill in St. Louis. Our Test Kitchen decided the liqueurs could be omitted if necessary, but we liked the flavor they added.
Tiramisu [157]
Broccoli-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes [160]
A classic veggie mix meets potatoes in this recipe, which calls for adding fresh or frozen broccoli florets and cheddar cheese to creamy mashed potatoes.
Old World Cheese Bread [164]
A warm center of Muenster cheese makes this bread a memorable addition to any soup supper. It's pictured with Meaty Cabbage Borscht. Both were popular at the now-closed Lincoln Del restaurant in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Old World Cheese Bread [165]
Meaty Cabbage Borscht [166]
Chicken with Lemon-Thyme Dumplings [169]
This country-style chicken soup with dumplings will remind you of Grandma's recipes--hearty, rich and comforting.
Skillet Corn Bread [173]
Long before corn stick pans and muffin tins, a skillet was the pan of choice for making corn bread. This traditional recipe comes from a bed and breakfast in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Skillet Corn Bread [174]
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes [177]
This easy-to-make layered cheesy potato dish pairs well with pork chops or ham.
Cherry Pie [181]
Cherry pie is the specialty of Betty Reichle, mother of Southmoreland on the Plaza co-owner Mark Reichle. Her filling has a hint of cinnamon and almond. And she weaves a handsome lattice crust on the top. "I make points with Mark when I make this pie," she says.
Cherry Pie [182]
Macaroni and Cheese Perfection [185]
Forget what you know about store-bought packages -- this is REAL macaroni and cheese. The children of cheese-makers Shelley and Randy Krakenbuhl accepted nothing else while they were growing up above the Prima Kase cheese factory in Monticello, Wisconsin. Here's the family recipe for Macaroni and Cheese Perfection, which Shelley prepares using Prima Kase's Emmentaler cheese and some Parmesan.
Grammy's Wild Rice Porridge [189]
Wild rice may seem like an unusual breakfast ingredient, but it adds chewiness to this fruit-nut hot cereal. Dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries also cook into the porridge.
Barbecue-Sauced Meat Loaf [193]
This easy, saucy meat loaf makes a quick weeknight dinner—and a great sandwich the next day! We love it between slices of whole wheat bread with banana peppers, lettuce, onion and extra barbecue sauce.
Sweet Potato-Pork Skillet [197]
Maple syrup sweetens this easy meal in a skillet. Fresh fruit or a tossed salad completes the meal.
Classic Schnitzel [201]
The Bavarian Inn in Hermann, Missouri, prepares this Old World classic with style. For schwein schnitzel, add the sour cream sauce (included with recipe).
Classic Schnitzel [202]


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Making the Most of Ethnographic Research
Even the most seasoned researchers can't always get people to articulate their unmet needs.
It's challenging, at best, to gauge interest in non-existent products, particularly digital ones, through a survey.
It's virtually impossible to verify self-reported behaviors outside a lab setting, and forget about realistically evaluating multi-platform interactions.
That's why business stakeholders who are accountable for digital product innovation, strategic roadmaps, or multi-channel user experience are increasingly looking to ethnographic research. Although this research tool has its origins in 18th century anthropology—studying the customs of individuals and cultures—its application to technology innovation has never been more relevant. Applying ethnographic methods to digital experiences can yield myriad benefits that go beyond simply validating that something works or identifying opportunities for improvement.
Ethnography reveals how digital and physical processes work together to help businesses address gaps and focus on the entire customer experience. Anyone who has done ethnographic research can attest to its value, and to how expensive and time-consuming it can be. That's why it's critical to reduce the risk of investing in it. The investment does pay off, and this article presents five techniques to help ensure you make the most of your investment and reap the many rewards ethnography delivers.
The Benefits of Ethnography in User Experience
The user experience can be thought of as a composite of the user, the interface, and the context; context being an amalgamation of environment and situation. In ethnography, research is conducted in the field, where users' real-world behaviors and interactions with products and services take place, so that researchers can gain insight into how context impacts the user experiences.
Ethnographic research is all about discovery of the unknown … and uncovering unexpected insights
Ethnographic research offers several key benefits for defining a long term, multi-channel UX strategy, including:
- Identifying user needs that have yet to be met
- Testing market demand for products that do not exist
- Providing a holistic view of a problem space
- Exposing opportunities for competitive differentiation
The principal advantage of ethnographic methods is the ability to see the impact of the physical world on factors that could drive digital design. Ethnographic research is all about discovery of the unknown—disproving assumptions about user behavior and uncovering unexpected insights. Whenever you're in the field, something you see is going to surprise you, and those surprises are almost always at the root of innovation.
5 Techniques to Get The Most Out of Ethnographic Research
It may be challenging to get organizational buy-in to pursue ethnographic research because of its long time horizon for results, its cost, and the perception that it may not deliver actionable insights. (It's always easier to get support for improving product conversion than to get funding for discovery.) If you successfully make the case for ethnographic research, you will want to ensure that you get the most out of what this method can deliver. Here are five techniques to do that:
1. Recruit on the Fringe
Be prepared to cast a wider net when recruiting for ethnographic studies. Participants should span the spectrum of user types. Unlike usability studies, where participant experiences are lumped together and summarized, the objective of ethnography is to unveil unique use cases and anomalies. Therefore, diverse representation is essential. By including a wider range of user types, you increase the likelihood of groundbreaking discoveries.
New and less-skilled users are often great sources for real-world insights; helping to identify obstacles and workarounds they've developed to address barriers. Power users often uncover novel applications. In ethnography, individual stories prevail; what works for one person may reveal areas of opportunity where you can conceive the most compelling ideas.
In a consumer mobile banking ethnography study conducted for Wells Fargo, researchers intentionally recruited a wide range of users, both demographically and geographically (from the San Francisco Bay Area and Charlotte, North Carolina). In many cases, it turned out that financial complexity was a stronger driving force for mobile adoption and usage than traditional factors, such as age and comfort with technology. Some of the older participants were the most advanced mobile bankers because they managed their own businesses and had to manage retirement accounts and mortgages, while college-aged students often only had a single checking account.
2. Go Long(itudinal)
Think about incorporating a longitudinal aspect in the form of a diary study. Diary studies require participants to self-report their activities and experiences with a particular product or service over a set period of time. Diaries can be submitted in the form of photos, videos, text messages, or email and may be collected before, during, or after on-site interviews. Diaries are an effective way to gather additional data about the context of use and to help raise participants' awareness of their own behaviors—rather than relying upon reconstructive memory during the interview process.
If collected prior to on-site visits, diaries can establish patterns of behavior and provide a wealth of information about your participants' proclivities, habits, and opinions that will help shape individual interview scripts and maximize takeaways. Diaries are also valuable supplements to ethnography because environment and context often change over time; you may be able to capture something unique or out of the ordinary in a diary versus what occurs during a single ethnographic interview.
3. Recreate Use-Case Scenarios
When conducting interviews on-site in participants' homes or workplaces, aim to get a complete picture of what goes on in their environment, including variables that could potentially impact their use of your product—like time, people, and physical surroundings. Don't restrict questions and interactions to your discussion guide. Be prepared to improvise and, particularly, to recreate situations if needed.
For instance, if a participant describes using his smartphone and laptop computer simultaneously for different tasks, ask him to demonstrate these modes of use and discuss them in real time. Observation is critical in ethnographic research, and most likely to reveal the unexpected. Users may be unaware or unable to articulate the how and why of their behavior, so the most profound insights come from watching them in action. Showing is better than telling.
In the previously mentioned consumer mobile banking study, researchers asked users to describe and re-enact other mobile banking use cases and scenarios. Several users reenacted the process of finding the closest ATM and, in almost all cases, used Google Maps rather than the mobile banking app. It turned out that in the first release of the banking app, the ATM locator required 8 distinct steps in order to provide the user directions to the nearest ATM. The product team quickly addressed the issue and significantly streamlined the ATM location experience in a subsequent release.
4. Include Stakeholder Debriefs
After each participant interview, make time to debrief with any stakeholders who observed the session. You can treat this as another in-depth interview with its own discussion guide. Stakeholders are closest to the product and will understand all of its complexities and intended uses, so they are often best suited to identify the "aha!" moments and surprises. Capture what's top of mind for them and begin to explore recommendations and opportunities. This debrief should be considered mandatory since there is so much to gain from brainstorming with these subject-matter experts while the experience is fresh.
5. Look for the Surprises
Finally, consider how you analyze and report your data. During your sessions, take special note of anything users say or do that surprises you. Revisit your early hypotheses and see if and where they've been disproven. If possible, leverage what stakeholders observed during debriefs and focus on what surprised them. Many of the best opportunitites are rooted in the disruption of established beliefs. Remember that edge cases hint at innovation. For each interview, imagine what it would take to create the ideal experience for that user. Many of these ideas will be unrealistic or too specific, but you will likely uncover a few opportunities and innovations that could apply to a broader audience.
One of the biggest surprises from the consumer mobile banking study was how frequently and heavily users relied on the mobile channel for their financial needs. Prior to our research, the assumption had been that mobile banking was more of a secondary channel, serving emergency and ad-hoc requests when users were away from their computers. In reality, users were checking their balances and paying their bills while they were cooking in the kitchen, sitting on buses, watching TV, waking up in the morning, or even using the restroom. They wanted or expected to bank on their mobile devices at any time of day and any place, even if a computer was available.
To design and develop optimal user experiences, companies must answer the right questions at the right time. This means choosing the appropriate research method for each stage of the product development lifecycle. By getting out of the lab to explore how your users behave in the context of their natural environments, conducting ethnographic research delivers deep, strategic insights that can drive the innovation of new products and features—especially when it's done with these techniques in mind.
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Great article! And super timely for me, as I am about to begin another round of ethnographic research as part of an innovation "experiment" within my company. This article will definitely help me educate and socialize what the research is all about with my colleagues, as well as help me refine my strategic approach and objectives.
I was surprised a bit by the recommendation for longitudinal studies, although I shouldn't have been. Makes sense. Although, in my specific context it isn't quite applicable, as I am part of a rapid innovation team. We wouldn't have time to conduct these studies -- our entire experiments are only a few months in length, from initial stakeholder contact to commercialization of our digital "beta" solutions. (We try to determine if there is business value in our ideas in the *shortest possible* timeframe.) But in most other contexts a longitudinal study could work, and in my situation I can at least recommend this be done as a follow-on activity to generate more findings about user behavior.
On that note, a question: could software analytics be used as a form of data capture for longitudinal studies of this kind? Or is it essential that the users self-report, in their own words? In many cases our users can't be bothered to keep up even a simple diary, but if there is some automated or effortless way to capture their behavior....
Another question: what resources do you recommend to go deeper? Books, blogs, articles, thought leaders, etc.
Hi Ben, thanks for reading the article! I wanted to address your question about incorporating data from software analytics into an ethnographic study. Behavioral user data can be a critical piece of understanding user context, but it's often most effective when used in conjunction with self-reported user data. The challenge with behavioral analytics is often dealing with the amount of data that's available, and honing in on what will contribute to your research objectives rather than distract and lead you to 'analysis paralysis.' Try to focus on data that have direct connections to users' environments and situations. GPS locations, timestamps for key actions, and device/platform details are all potential examples of behavioral data that can complement what users' are telling you about their experiences. And don't be afraid if what you hear from users and what you see from their usage don't always line up. That disconnect can be a 'surprise' in itself, and can lead to key user experience insights. Good luck!
Nice article! I have always benefited from Stakeholder debriefs. I would highly recommend UX researchers to conduct research activities along with SMEs, at least in the first few sessions.
"The objective of ethnography is to unveil unique use cases and anomalies." Really? It's an inevitable and yet unexpected outcome, but I wouldn't say it's the objective. Why would anyone pay for that?
Hi Steve, thanks for reading the article! I think if we examine the context of the statement you cited, we'd have a lot of common ground. The entire sentence says: "Unlike usability studies, where participant experiences are lumped together and summarized, the objective of ethnography is to unveil unique use cases and anomalies." So we weren't claiming that ethnography was only about anomalies, we were illustrating how it differs in approach and outcome from traditional, evaluative research methods in that it focuses on surprises. I would actually argue that if you're not surprised by anything you see in the field, then you're not getting your money's worth. Thanks for reading, and I would love to hear your thoughts.


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Black View larger Yamaha NS-AW190 Outdoor speakers (Black) Item #: 022AW190BL 23 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $99.99 pair Shop all Outdoor Speakers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff.
by Chris Egner Take advantage of Yamaha's natural sound on your deck or patio with the NS-AW190s. These speakers are designed to withstand the elements and deliver rich, realistic sound outdoors. A 1/2" tweeter reproduces the high frequencies, while a 5" woofer takes care of low frequencies down to an impressive 65 Hz. Yamaha includes fully adjustable mounting brackets, so you can aim the 'AW190s toward your picnic table or favorite lawn chair. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn more about in-wall wiring at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of in-wall speaker wire. Product Highlights:all-weather enclosure and speaker terminals2-way acoustic suspension design5" woofer, 1/2" dome tweeterfrequency response 65-40,000 Hz (±3dB)sensitivity 85 dB6-ohm impedancehandles up to 35 wattsaluminum speaker grillesfully adjustable mounting brackets6"W x 8-7/8"H x 6-3/4"Dwarranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guaranteePriced per pair Outdoor speakers let you move the party outside Outdoor speakers are built tough -- they laugh at wind, rain and weather. Tuck a pair under your eaves and they'll pump out the tunes to keep everybody smiling and swaying at your next cookout or pool party. We also have some "rock" speakers that blend seamlessly into your landscaped lawn or garden.
NS-AW190 Written By Mark L., Redding,Ca. on Thursday, December 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these for my father inlaws porch and he loves them.He says they have nice clean sound from his Denon reciever and for the money he couldn't be happier.Thank you Crutchfield Pros: Great for up to mid size porches and easy to install. Cons: None
Yamaha speakers Written By James, TX on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install and looks good in the corners of my porch. Can't wait to use them this summer.
speakers Written By srd, minnesota on Sunday, October 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great product great size and quality and sound. fast shipping.great value
Good outdoor speaker Written By JSL, Forestdale, MA on Friday, September 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good sound for the price and trivially easy to install. I don't use it for sources where a lot of bass is needed. Would be even better if the mount supplied with the speakers could pivot in two directions; once you choose the speaker orientation you are only able to pivot the speaker in one plane (vertical or horizontal, for instance). As I recall there is a separate mount that can avoid this. Pros: Easy installation, good sound Cons: One dimension for pivoting once the speaker orientation is chosen.
Great for the money Written By seipel1892, Houston, OH on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I don't think you can get a better pair of speakers for $100. Bought two pair and a new Pioneer stereo receiver for my two decks and can use either pair or both. Great combo Pros: Sound great, easy install, inexpensive Cons: none
Yamaha NS-AW190 Written By LarryF, East China, MI on Thursday, July 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I put these inside my sun room. I put the larger Yamaha's outside for the deck. These just don't have the bass and sound quality of the larger one's but they still are not bad. Pros: Nice size for a sun room, the all window construction limits a larger size. Cons: Needs a little more bass.
Yamaha NS-AW190 Written By Anonymous, Shillington,PA on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Happy with the sound quality and the installation was simple Cons: Had to purchase additional screws to install but this was not a major problem
Yamaha Speakers Written By Nancy, Sunman In. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm happy with the Yamaha speakers they sound great. The price was great. We replace the old speakers my son got 10 years ago from Crutchfield. (they kind look like the same speakers.) We have them out by the pool. Pros: Happy with the speakers and they look great.
Great Bang for the Buck Written By GAJ, Santa Rosa, CA on Sunday, June 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Over the decades I've owned 5 or 6 pairs of outdoor speakers, my latest are Boston Acoustics and I'd give those 4.5 out of 5. Bought these for my daughter. For the price the Yamahas can't be beat. Pros: Excellent sound, good looks, excellent brackets, easy to install. Cons: There should be additional screw holes that are closer together to allow them to be installed on the narrow side of a 2x4 roof joist.
For the $$, I'm very happy Written By Greg, San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This product beats Bose speakers (with a 60% higher price tag) hands down. I've owned both and I am very satisfied with the Yamahas. THey're not terrifically loud, but very well-balance for reasonable volume situations. I have a set on my patio and one on my living room. Pros: Excellent price tag/performance ratio Cons: They could be a little louder and they definitely need a little EQing. (nit-picking)
Great little outdoor speakers! Written By Big Dan, Lake James, NC on Saturday, June 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just installed these and I was very impressed. Separation was good. Clarity was exceptional, Bass was acceptable for a speaker in this price range. Very satisfied for what I wanted to do out on my deck with pool. We'll see if they hold up. So far so good!
indoor/outdoor speakers Written By Brook Hollow, Columbia , NJ on Thursday, May 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchase 8 of these speakers for my winery and the quality is 100% Highly recommended. Pros: Easy to install, light very compact
Yamaha NS-AW190 Written By J.P., florida on Saturday, May 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The sound is outstanding.I have a small hanger,and I moounted the speakers on the outside and we can hear the music inside as well as ouutside. Pros: Small but very good sound. Cons: So far NONE.
Sweet Spot Between Price and Quality Written By IanW, Houston, TX on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) When I sought speakers for my remodeled patio, the Yamaha NS-AW190 speakers hit the sweet spot between price and quality, including a must-have in any speaker I buy: rubber driver surrounds. When I tested them inside the house, they sounded very good at have-to-yell-over-the-music volume. Accept that you simply cannot get abyss-deep bass out of a 5" woofer and you should be perfectly satisfied. Deep bass on an outdoor speaker is not a priority with me anyway: I prefer not to inflict my music on my neighbors in hopes they will return that courtesy. There is no apparent way to non-destructively remove the grilles in case you want to paint the housings: I took the manual's silence on the issue as a "no," and since this was not a deal-killer for my use I bought them anyway. I have always had good, long-term experiences with Yamaha stereo equipment and these speakers should be no exception! Pros: Very good sound for this size speaker and price is fair for the quality. Driver surrounds are rubber! Cons: Non-removable grills, if painting housings to match is a priority.
much more cost effective than Bose exterior "environmental" speakers.. Written By JS, Marshallton, Pa on Monday, December 10, 2012 I originally bought one pair; just ordered three more. I run them outside playing water sounds to mask road noises. I also have a number of Bose environmental exterior speakers, playing the same material. And if anything, the Yamaha's sound better for what I am using them--perhaps because they are more directional...The Bose, however, are much easier to install--you don't need to hang them, as they sit on the ground; and you can therefore move them around easily if need be... The Yamaha's are stationary, meant to be hung on the wall... Pros: very cost effective... Cons: you need to hang them...
Yamaha outdoor speakers Written By Jack, Steamboat Springs, Co on Wednesday, September 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Product received on time, very well packaged( you could have dropped it from the roof!) good and easy to follow assembly directions, well designed product ( even a safety clip to protect from falling when wall mounted) product performs as anticipated, good value for the money. Will buy from your company again. Can always depend on Yamaha even now that product made in China. Thanks! Cons: None
yamaha NS-AW190 Written By Mark, Long Island NY on Saturday, August 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Install them out by the pool, nice sound ,great price
Yamaha NS-AW190 Written By Anonymous, Ct on Friday, July 06, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good bang for the buck, speakers sound great out on my deck.
Yamaha NS-AW190BL Written By Islandreamer, Virginia Beach, VA on Sunday, June 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is an upgrade to my Radio Shack Optimus bookshelf speaker. What a difference these Yamahas' has made to tonal reproduction. The highs were a lot clearer and vocals sounded more natural. Bass is adequate. I chose these for its wider frequency range and slightly larger woofer. For the price, these outdoor speakers are hard to beat. I'm enjoying my patio and grilling a whole lot better! Pros: Wide frequency response. Nice modern design. 5 inch woofer. Cons: None for now. Time will tell if it will last past its 2 year warranty.
Out Door Speakers Written By PJJ, Wichita KS on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good Speaker for the value. Put them high in the soffit of the house pointing towards the pool. Works great. Pros: Sound for price Cons: Would like to be a little more directional.
Yamaha NS-AW190 Written By Anonymous, McGaheysville, VA on Monday, April 02, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Quick delivery. Speakers sound great.
just what we needed! Written By Steve, VA Beach on Monday, September 12, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Perfect pair! These yamaha speakers are great, easy to mount and the sound is supreme. We have a large backyard with a pool and these speakers fit the bill. We know the yamaha quality and the price was very reasonable. Would recommend to anyone!
Very pleased! Written By Adrienne, Bluemont, VA on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great set of outdoor speakers with a sound quality far above what I paid for. Perfect set of family outdoor speakers!


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steves exclusive cellar shades
By lem
from charlotte nc
About Me Budget Shopper
Comments about Blinds Steve's Exclusive Collection Cellular Shades Double Cell Light Filtering Cellular Shades Better 3/8" Double Cell Light Filtering Shades:
the only thing that i can see is that i believe the cord lock may be too small for the size of shade and the pressure of the lift cords. the previous one (from another mfg) cut grooves in the plastic of the lock. also the lift cord sticks out from the bottom rail like a tail.
I will never buy blinds any where else!
By MJ
from South Carolina
I looked other places and this was the best in service and styles that I wanted and we are enjoying very much. Our neighbors saw them and are ordering them also. Family members loved them also. Friends visiting loved them also.Prices are great. Even Excellant!
Great Price, Quality Product
By webjul
from Morrison, CO
About Me Midrange Shopper
I love the dark green color and the double cell design does a great job of keeping the heat out. The motorized blinds were hard to install, but they are awesome now that they are up. The remote works well.
Good Deal
By DM
from Destin, FL
Good product but I wish it was a little more light filtrating.
By meri_72
from Maine
Don't waste money on better known brands when you can get the same blinds much cheaper with the "Steve's" brand.
Premium blinds at bargain prices!
By Brand New Homeowner
from Melbourne Beach, FL
I researched premium brand-name double cellular blinds. They came with premium prices. I found the exact same blinds at Steve's, but with bargain prices. I bought them for my whole house! The convenience of the top-down, bottom-up feature is terrific.
Great Blinds, Low Prices
By lil red
from Audubon, MN
I have a brand new house and the color I chose matches perfectly. With the free bottom up/top down option I honestly couldn't be happier. In fact I have recommended Steve's Blinds to my friends.
Great product
By jingle
from Michigan
These blinds look great! We ordered 10 of them for our huge family room, the color is beautiful, the blinds are high quality.
very good quality
By ZMS
from DEARBORN, MICH
About Me High-end Shopper
More than I expected
By George
from Parker, Colorado
I ordered this cellular shade in order to provide some insulation from the sun. While it filters the light, it provides protection from sun heat intensity producing immediate results towards keeping the room and house cooler. In addition to the primary objective of keeping the house cooler, we were thrilled by the appearance of the shade which easily complimented the room decor. The only aspect that raised some concern was the pull cord which was constructed of a very small diameter cord. However, the cord worked beautifully despite its thinner diameter, and I am hopeful that it will endure with daily use. In general, we love this cellular shade!
I would buy this blind again.........
By A retired couple
from Montoursville, PA
Our blinds were easy to install and easy to use. We got them to replace blinds that were about 20 years old and are very pleased with the new ones. We use them mainly for privacy and temperature control (at this time of the year, they keep the hot sun out). With a wide range of colors, they would fit in most any room.
I have these shades for many windows!
By goofylupie
from Clifton Park,NY
[...]makes nice window statements without the need for drapes, which cuts down on dust; Like the capability to open up or down for privacy and allowing the sun to not damage my sun sensitive skin due to Lupus!
As good as name brands
By Always looking for a deal
from Branford, CT
[...] a quality product. I'll be buying more for our new home as soon as our windows are replaced.
Great product to refresh my room!!!
By Maggie
from Hamburg NY
Put on my 6 ft wide window..keeps drafts out in winter and hot sun in summer..clips were not that easy just to snap in and instructions on paper were not helpful..video makes it look easy but it took 2 people to figure out..Love the color and I would order again..would eventually like to have on all my home's windows!! Color choices are great easy to vacuum and you can't beat price!!
we are happy with these blinds
By er
from Las Vegas nm
a moth has entered a "cell" and i will have to take down blinds to remove him (he is close to the top).the fit is perfect with only 1/4 inch between wall and blind but he managed to get in.otherwise the blinds still look like new.
Excellent Value
By Irislover27
from Columbus Oh
This is my most favorite blind in my home. It is pretty, and looks like it cost more than it did.
Very Pleased with Purchase!
By Piespace
from Illinois
We needed privacy for a new patio door, but we didn't want vertical blinds. This blind was perfect, as it still lets light come in. It was just the right size, and easy to hang. We were very happy with our purchase.
Clean, sleek and functional
By Bill
from Calabasas, Ca.
Of the 7 shades ordered, the 2 shades that are 15" wide and the 1 that is 45 1/2" wide do not seem to fit as well as the other 4. A replacement of these 3 would be appreciated.
Great shopping experience!
By Brenda
from Columbus, Ohio
The products I purchased exceeded expectations. I was thrilled with the selection. [...] the measurements were true. I was skeptical of purchasing blinds on line but now believe this to be the only way to shop for blinds. I will definitely use this company again.
Great blinds
By bandaid
from Olympia, Wa
Purchased six top down, bottom up blinds. My windows are 7 feet tall and it's difficult to bring the bottom all the way up. Consider an extension tool made for this purpose if your windows are that tall. Even in winter, I leave the blinds 3/4 way down from the top, it helps cut the draft from the windows and the cats can see the bird feeders from the backrest of the couch.
Great Blind for the Price
By RifRaf
from Crown Point, IN
I purchased this blind for a very wide bay window opening. Looks beautiful. Made well. I have received many compliments on this shade.
Exceptional quality
By Lori
from New Orleans
All of the products which I've received from Steve are of great quality.
"The quality of their shades are great."
By wanahikesomore
from Tacoma, WA
Completely reshaded my trailer. Looks great!Installed easily and works well.
By MQ
from Amsterdam ny
the shade is the perfect accent for my bathroom window !!
Really love the Shades
By Deb
from Shelby Twp., MI
The window looks fantastic with the decor of the room which has a tropical island feel. Need something for privacy and to block out light for sleeping during the day and this was perfect. I did measurements myself and wish I had made just 1 cell longer. Just dropped it down a little when mounting. Easy to install. Price was great.
I would buy this product again
By sewhappy
from Sheridan, Wy
These shades do a great job of blocking morning heat from the sun. They also keep out cold in the winter. We bought cordless shades, have used them for over a year and love this product.
Wise decision
By Terri
from Florida
I shopped around quite a bit before purchasing these shades and was very surprised when they arrived...they are certainly nicer than I imagined they would be. The quality is fantastic and they are absolutely beautiful. What an outstanding value!
not bad for the money.
By phil
from Fishkill N.Y.
Looks nice, hard to clean, not very sturdy,very good at holding the heat or cold out of the room,
By Green Me
from Decorah, IA
Blinds work perfect in son's bedroom!
Good looking and nice color selection
By Mac
from Cazenovia, NY
The blinds work nicely on full height sliding doors. I was able to find colors to match decor; sending the color samples was very helpful.Installation was fairly easy.
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Was really excited when I got a text saying that Bogut was returning. Kept a really close eye on him whenever he was on the court and I'm sure you guys were too. So, let's talk about it.
The good:
1) Defense - LOVED the sequence when Andrew Bogut got those 2 blocks within 10 seconds of eachother. That's the kind of plays you expect from this guy. Had four blocks in his first game back! It's very easy to see that he's going to mean a great deal to this team in terms of protecting the rim/paint.
2) Hands - Displays better hands than Biedrins and Ezeli. Was able to catch dump off passes that turned into easy points including a nice tic-tac-toe pass from Lee gave him in the first quarter. These were the kinds of passes we saw Ezeli drop all year long. He also rolls to the basket really nicely too and unlike Ezeli/Biedrins, he can finish a lot better.
3) Passing - He has good vision for a big man. I'm not ready to say that he's as crafty as Marc Gasol, and I'm not really sure if he has it in him, but he definitely sees the court well.
The bad:
1) Bogut will get us a lot of possessions by the defense he plays. We have to make sure that these forced misses turn into defensive rebounds. I'm not quite sure what's been happening the last week or two but we have not been rebounding the ball like we have the entire season. There were plenty of possessions where Bogut was able to forced misses and Toronto was able to capitalize with Arron fukken Gray. This is probably the biggest gripe that I have so far.
2) I don't believe he is 100% yet. His ankle might be free of swelling and soreness, but he is not in game shape. He was huffing and puffing after a couple of minutes. I saw on a couple of possessions where he was really late to come back on offense off of Toronto misses. He also isn't doing anything on screens. I'm not really sure if it was just the matchup that didn't warrant him showing on the screens, but I need to see his ability to jump on a screen and quickly recover on his man. Another thing that was really bizarre to me was that we weren't called for any defensive 3 seconds. I saw this at least 3 or 4 occasions. I'm not all that worried about this issue though, because he just needs a couple of games to get back into game shape.
What needs to improve:
1) I don't think we should ever play zone with Bogut on the court. I like it when we zone up with a lineup that includes Lee and Landry for a couple of possessions just to throw something different at the offense, but when Bogut on the court, we should man up. We went to the 2-2-1 zone often in the 2nd quarter with Alan Anderson on the floor and he did very well against it. He scored was able to score 8 points within 2 minutes. Generally, I think Bogut can protect the paint better when he's in man-defense as opposed a zone because he can get brought out to the corners, especially in a 2-2-1.
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From "we believe", to "we belong", to "we gon beatcho ass!"
Umm I'm still trying to figure out if you used the right effect.
Affect is the verb Effect is the noun Wish I ****ing concentrated at school. But glad to have Beergut back. |
I disagree, I think we should play to the weakness of our opponent. Man to man is not always the best choice. And Bogut is perfect for the zone defense because it is for smart players. Bogut can do both, he is definitely elite in both sets. So I am okay with man or zone. |
Good post above by OP, but I don't think enough credit was given for Boguts conditioning. Bogut looked noticeably trimmer and was in much better game shape than the start of the year. And this was his first game back. That is not a bad thing because it's just natural. Bogut has been training hardcore with the Ultra G Treadmill, swimming pool, elliptical, and bike. He didn't look very winded. He looked calm and very alive out there. Not saying that he's 100 percent, but if he's not, then this is a good thing. Because it means that he will be even better.
So I just read an article about the difference. They both can be a noun or verb. I still don't understand the difference. Lol. From "we believe", to "we belong", to "we gon beatcho ass!"
Explain to me in what cases you would zone up over man? I can think of a couple of reasons, but I just want to make sure we're on the same page. From "we believe", to "we belong", to "we gon beatcho ass!"
More specifically, in what situation would you go zone over man with Bogut on the floor.
From "we believe", to "we belong", to "we gon beatcho ass!"
Bogut's effect? I'll defer, again, to my scouting report:
We saw it all last night: 1, Bogut is comfortable in the paint. That opening drive hurricane he laid on Aaron Gray is his go-to move; a between the legs dribble, followed by a spin move. But a couple possessions later, Bogut laid a pretty foul looking jumper against the backboard/rim. The fact is, he's not really in there to score. He's a distraction for: 2, David Lee. I said it in the game threads, but Bogut's effect of Lee is similar to how Jack allows Curry the freedom to score without being constantly needled by a defender going after the ball. Several times last night, Bogut hit Lee on a cut, Lee got second chance points while the defense boxed out Bogut, and Lee even through it back to Andrew for a rim-rocker in the 2nd quarter. These two are INSANELY COMPATIBLE. I look for Lee to actually get better from this; and now that his jumper is slumping, it seems as good a time as ever for Bogut to return. 3, the shooters. We only saw it a couple times last night (the key one being in the 4th, on a 'round-the-horn rotation to Klay for a corner 3, but when Bogut draws double-teams (and he will against smaller defenders), the shooters will benefit because Bogut is a willing, capable, intelligent passer. Notice: of the Warriors 22 assists last night, 9 came from Bogut and Lee (and the play I just described, Bogut didn't get an assist but he sure as hell made it happen). 4, (the fun part) DEFENSIVELY. If you watched last night's game, you understand how obvious it is that Bogut is one of the most dominant forces in the paint, defensively, that the league has. He got credit for 4 blocks, but probably got more like 6, and changed at least 10 - and that's not even counting when Caulderon and DeRozan backed it out instead of taking it to Bogut inside. He gives the team the luxury of making other teams miss buckets that are typically high percentage; Andrew blocks a lot of them and the ones he doesn't get to, he'll either change, smother, foul, or make the guy miss looking for him. He's also got quick enough hands to steal inside passed, he strips balls loose, he takes a TON of charges... The guy is just a joy to watch on the defensive end. He also gives you the luxury of playing zone by allowing 4 men to rotate while he camps out inside. Bogut is one of the rare bigs who can defend 3 guys in the middle by himself (hint: Howard can't do that). I reiterate, if this man can finally stay healthy... Well, let me put it this way: we might not even notice Steph Curry miss any games while Bogut's around. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS DIE HARD |
I agree with you post 100%! My only gripe with this Warrior team is pointed at the big men, Biedrens and Tyler (I give Ezeli a pass, mainly because he is a rookie), who had (still have) the opportunity to step up their game while Bogut was out. I cannot accept the lack of offensive improvement in Biedrens and the lack of improvement in Tyler's game (from last year). These two need to realize that their only chance to get significant playing time was/is while Bogut is rehabbing the ankle. I have seen Biedrens do some good things on the defensive end of the court; however, when he is on the court, the team is pretty much playing four-on-five on offense and Tyler just looks like a very poor man's Dwight Howard. It would help this team so much if these two could just improve their individual and collective games by a mere 10%. With Bogut in the game, this Warrior team can look to play better transition, fast-break, basketball. He, Bogut, provides the strong interior defensive presence, rebounds well, and can make the strong outlet pass to trigger the break. I look for Barnes and Thompson to be the guys who most benefit from this brand of basketball as they will surely be able to get out on the break and finish. Lastly, it was just so nice to see the team have its big man back last night! Last edited by uptempo on Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
With teams like the Heat. Heat have always struggled vs big teams that play zone. I can't name other teams off the top of my head right now, but I very clearly remember the 2011 finals right now with Tyson Chandler, the Mavs, and zone defense. So teams that slash a lot make sense to me. |
I'm going to be totally honest and say that I do not know much about the 1-2-2 zone. I've seen it plenty times this year, and for the most part, we have done well by it. I haven't paid close attention to what kind of line up it works against, but my gut feeling tells me that it's better if we have mobile players on the low post instead of Bogut. I've already mentioned how it burned us when we used it against Toronto. It wasn't particularly Bogut's fault that Alan Anderson strung off 8 points, but it is what it is.
I also highly doubt Bogut's abilty to extend out to the corners. If you think about it from just a hypothetical standpoint, just think about where he's going to be when he's guarding opposing bigs when we're in a man-to-man set up; on the block. The closer and longer he stays near the paint, the better it is for us because that'll give him opportunities to give weak side help. He can do that in the zone too, but there's the risk of him having to come out on the corners, which is something that Landry and Lee is better suited for. Now you can turn it around and say that Bogut will have to come out on screens if we're in man, and you'd be right. I think the biggest difference here is would you rather have someone shooting the ball coming off the screen, or would you rather have someone catch and shoot in the corner? Personally, I'd prefer man defense, that way you force your man into a more difficult shot, but I guess this all just falls on who we play and matchups. I'll stand firm though. When Bogut is on the floor, we should be in man. We'll see though. I'll gladly admit fault if I'm wrong. From "we believe", to "we belong", to "we gon beatcho ass!"
I just didn't see the same thing. I will definitely give him credit for the work he's put in to get back on the court, but I definitely do not see him being 100% in terms of game shape. This isn't even really a bad thing. As he inches closer and closer to game shape, he'll be even more effective. I think he's capable of putting up double-doubles consistently with 2.5 blocks a game. Back to his conditioning though, it just wasn't entirely there. Jim Barrnett was praising him on his stamina, but after 4 minutes I saw him huffing and puffing. He didn't come out on screen at all, and it was Calderon who was coming off of them and he's a considerable threat shooting the ball. I also saw on many occasions that he was late getting back on offense. I know I sound like I'm not satisfied, but this couldn't be further from the truth. I'm ecstatic about his first game back. He was magnificent. These are just simply my observations. In time, I think he will erase all these concerns and I personally considerate a fact that all of his abilities will outweigh his shortcomings. In the mean time I'm just calling it how I see it. From "we believe", to "we belong", to "we gon beatcho ass!"
If you are talking about Bogut's performance as a measure of how he is doing you would use, effect.
If you are talking about how his performance influences the team you use, affect. This season is not a flop.
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