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The Waukesha JanBoree, Waukesha County's popular winter festival, returns this weekend.
In addition to the many winter events, the fundraising event "Freezin' for Hunger," sponsored by the Food Pantry of Waukesha County, returns as well.
Karen Tredwell, executive director of the food pantry, said after a one-year hiatus, it is back with a kick-off at 4 p.m. Friday and goes until midnight in downtown Waukesha.
Volunteers and pantry staff can be found on the corner of Clinton and Main street near the Steaming Cup coffee shop where they will accept non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the pantry.
There is a drive-up, drop-off lane for donors.
» Read Full ArticlePetition seeks mental health treatment for girl in Slender Man case
The defense in a crime born of Internet fantasy has now taken to social media.
As of Tuesday morning, nearly 1,500 people had signed an online petition to get mental health treatment for the 12-year-old girl charged with stabbing a sixth-grade friend to impress Slender Man, a fictional Internet character.
Angie Geyser started the change.org petition after a judge on Friday denied a motion to modify her daughter's bail and let her move from juvenile detention to a residential treatment center for girls.
The petition says that since her arrested 11 months ago, Morgan Geyser has been held "in a windowless jail, where she has no access to the outdoors and is not allowed physical contact with her family.
"This is a situation that would be harmful to the development of any child, but especially so for a child with a serious mental illness. She has received no treatment for her brain disease since being diagnosed.
» Read Full ArticleWaukesha's annual brush pickup begins May 4
The city of Waukesha's annual brush pick up runs from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 8.
Residents should pile branches, up to 3 inches in diameter and 6 feet long, on the terrace (the area between the sidewalk and the street) by 7 a.m. on their regular garbage pickup day.
Branches and brush should be neatly piled, with all butt ends in the same direction.
City of Waukesha's Recycling and Solid Waste Coordinator Dustin Nolan said residents should tie small amounts of brush in bundles, not more than 6 feet in length or more than 40 pounds.
He said residents should not put the branches in bags, boxes or trash containers. Small twigs and branches less than 18 inches in length are considered yard waste and will not be collected.
» Read Full ArticleControlled DNR burn going on in Waukesha County's Vernon Marsh
Smoke that can be seen for miles in Waukesha County is not flare ups from Thursday's large grass fire in Waukesha.
Acting city of Waukesha Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Hoffman said a controlled burn is going on in the Vernon Marsh located off Highway 83 and Frog Alley Road in Mukwonago.
The controlled burn, conducted by the state's Department of Natural Resources, is expected to be done later Friday afternoon.
As a result, Hoffman advised people to not be alarmed if they see "very thick black smoke."
Wife of former Waukesha County detective pleads guilty to several offenses
her husband wades through his own legal trouble, Natasha Korns has been fighting a protracted battle in Waukesha County Circuit Court.
WhileKorns on April 22 pleaded guilty to five total class A misdemeanor offenses — two counts of criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to dwelling, resisting or obstructing an officer and bail jumping — in two separate cases and will be sentenced for those crimes on June 4, according to online court records.
The maximum penalty for a class A misdemeanor in Wisconsin is a jail term of nine months and a $10,000 fine.
All the charges stem from two 2012 incidents in which Korns allegedly broke into two different houses — she was reportedly found on the roof of one of them — and was caught each time by the homeowner. She was initially charged with burglary and attempted burglary of a building or dwelling, both felonies.
According to court documents, Korns pleaded guilty to the lesser offenses as part of a plea bargain negotiated between her defense team, the prosecution and the alleged victims in both cases, who are seeking more than $7,000 in restitution from Korns, which she has agreed to pay.
» Read Full ArticleExpenses adding up as seized chinchillas remain at Waukesha animal shelter
More than a month after 331 chinchillas were seized from a Waukesha home, the small rodent-like animals remain at the Waukesha Humane Animal Welfare Society.
But City Attorney Brian Running is hoping for a resolution with the owners so the chinchillas can be adopted to "good homes."
"The negotiations are continuing," said Running, who had hoped for a resolution by the end of last week.
Jennifer Smieja, HAWS' development coordinator, said as of Monday, April 27, the chinchillas are still in HAWS' possession, but she is hoping to hear something from the city soon.
Smieja said Running has asked for HAWS' input on the situation but explained the shelter isn't involved in the legal issues.
» Read Full ArticleMorgan Geyser's mental health status becomes focal point of case
Where should a child with serious mental health conditions — but has committed a serious crime — be housed?
That is the latest question surrounding the case of 12-year-old Morgan Geyser, who is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the near fatal stabbing of her former middle school classmate and friend last year.
Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Michael Bohren has said county detention centers aren't meant for long-term placement.
But with Geyser locked up at the Washington County Juvenile Detention Center for the past four months, her attorney, Anthony Cotton, said his client hasn't been able to receive the care needed to treat her schizophrenia and that her condition and competency could likely regress if it continues to go untreated.
He said the detention center doesn't have medical professionals or the proper staff to treat Geyser's "extremely rare" condition.
» Read Full ArticleUpdate: Waukesha police investigating large grass fire along Fox River Parkway
Acting Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Hoffman said police have opened an investigation into the large grass fire that broke out Thursday on the city's southwest side.
"We've turned the matter over to police," Hoffman said.
Hoffman couldn't provide many details of the early investigation but said police are following up on reports that children may have been in the area at the time the fire started, indicating that juveniles "possibly started it."
Hoffman added that "ignition sources" were found near the area.
The grass fire started just before 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the area of Sunset Drive and the Fox River within the Fox River Parkway.
» Read Full ArticleWaukesha Police Report: April 23, 2015 issue
1 Eggs were thrown at a home at 1645 Hunter Road at 11:10 a.m. April 9.
2 A caller reported he thought his parked car may have been struck by another vehicle at an apartment at 1915 Kensington Drive at 5:36 p.m. April 9. However, the caller soon realized he was mistaken and believes an aquarium was actually dropped which is why he heard a loud noise.
3 An intoxicated man, approximately 40 years old, was found passed out inside the Transit Center near the men's bathroom at 212 E. St. Paul Ave. at 7:11 p.m. April 9.
4 A caller said a safe guard hired by the bank stole her television at 543 Elizabeth St. prior to 2:50 p.m. April 10. The home is going through foreclosure but still belongs to the caller.
5 A stereo and a GPS were stolen from an unlocked vehicle at 2038 Cliff-Alex Court South prior to 4:32 p.m. April 10.
» Read Full ArticlePaul Farrow will kick off tree planting program at Moor Downs Golf Course on Arbor Day
Led by newly-elected Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, the county will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday by planting 10 trees at Moor Downs Golf Course in the city of Waukesha.
The tree planting will take place by the pond, adjacent to hole No. 7 on the course, 438 Prospect Ave.
According to a news release from Ginny Bocek, Waukesha County parks program specialist, said that as part of the centennial celebration of golf course, the county plans to plant 100 trees on the course through a 100 Tree Program.
Donations will be accepted at different levels, she said.
"Celebrating Arbor Day 2015 with a kickoff of a 100 Tree Program in honor of the centennial celebration of Moor Downs will leave a legacy for Waukesha County residents to enjoy for years to come," Farrow said. "Waukesha County continues to be a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability in all aspects of property and facility development."
» Read Full ArticleEffects of expanded statewide voucher program sparks Waukesha School District's partnership with Montessori
A partnership between the Waukesha School District and the Montessori School of Waukesha is expanding next year.
The Waukesha School Board unanimously approved a pilot program between the two entities that will allow the district to contract 30 district kindergarten students to attend Montessori, a private school in Waukesha, for the upcoming school year.
While the district already contracts with Montessori through 4-year-old kindergarten, Waukesha School District Superintendent Todd Gray said he has been thinking about expanding it to K5.
The idea was further explored, he said, after seeing the state's proposal on expanding the statewide voucher program and how it would potentially impact public school districts, including Waukesha, in a negative way.
"When I saw the latest voucher proposal I realized I better throw it out there," Gray said of the partnership. "If they stay in that program, we still get to count them and still get state aid. We'll do a little better than break even, but it's far better than the financial consequences of the current voucher budget proposal. That would hurt us badly."
» Read Full ArticleAlderman Andy Reiland selected as new Waukesha Common Council president
The start of the new calendar year began tonight at Waukesha City Hall.
While there weren't any new elected officials sworn in, a new common council president was chosen.
Andy Reiland was unanimously selected to be the new face of the council for the next 12 months.
Reiland, who represents District 13 on the city's west side, has been on the council for four years.
"I'm looking forward to the added role," Reiland said after the meeting. "I'm really honored my council members awarded me (this position)."
» Read Full ArticleMan convicted of sexually assaulting children years ago released in Waukesha
The Waukesha Police Department announced the release of a child sex offender in the community.
Fortunato Carrion Jr., a life registrant with the sex offender registry, will be living at an apartment at 1356 E. Moreland Blvd.
According to a news release, Carrion, now 74 years old, sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl in 1992 and a 9-year-old boy in 1986.
In the 1992 incident, Carrion was convicted of first-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 13 years old.
In the 1986 incident, Carrion was convicted of contact/intercourse with a child.
» Read Full ArticleWaukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly will give state of the city address
Mayor Shawn Reilly will give a state of the city address at Tuesday's common council meeting.
Reilly is in his second year as the mayor of Waukesha.
Reilly's address will come following the council's regularly-scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 201 Delafield St.
The meeting will be televised on TV25 and a broadcast of the meeting will be live streamed through the city of Waukesha's website.
Brian Dorow joins Kapenga in District 33 state Senate race
The field now includes two.
After earlier saying he was strongly considering a run for the District 33 state Senate seat, Brian Dorow made it official when he announced Monday at Waukesha City Hall that he will run for the position.
Dorow joins Rep. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) as two Republican candidates seeking to win the seat that will soon be vacated after Sen. Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee) steps down to solely assume his duties as the newly elected Waukesha County executive.
Dorow, a workforce development professional, community leader and associate dean at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), made the announcement surrounded by family and his colleagues from the public safety community.
Dorow supervises more than 150 employees and oversees a multimillion dollar budget at WCTC.
» Read Full ArticleWaukesha County Museum redevelopment plan coming before city panel
Proposed changes to the Waukesha County Museum property that includes a four-story apartment complex will come before a city body on Monday.
The city's Redevelopment Authority will review and provide input on the proposed mixed-use redevelopment at its meeting at 6 p.m. April 20 at City Hall. It's the first of multiple city panels that will review the project.
Alan Huelsman, of Berg Management Co., submitted plans to the city on April 10 for a 41-unit apartment complex at the downtown site.
As part of the plan, the developer, Historic Prairieville Limited Partners, would buy the museum's buildings at 101 W. Main St. from the Waukesha County Historical Society and Waukesha County Museum and help preserve the financially-stricken museum.
According to plans submitted to the city, the former 1885 jail on the property, once said to be up for demolition to make way for the apartment building, will now be incorporated into the apartment building. The plans indicate the apartment's main entrance and common area off Martin Street will be in the first floor of the old jail.
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No expert on this topic Craig. But they are great pics.
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Tip Craig, keep that water line level, otherwise great pics.
These were taken with my Sony Ericsson mobile phone..
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Will get a good photo of one of these little sods some day.
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Nice work. I'm a huge fan of nice sunset shots. I reckon the last shot on the first post is the best of the lot- the extra sharpness shows the reflection of the setting sun, which sets the whole shot off well.
A few of mine...
In response to the original question, I have Nikon D90 and D60 DSLRs, and I have a Canon 960is point and shoot that I carry around everywhere. I also shoot with an old Canon AE1 35mm SLR on occasion.
Andy, not Nathan. NOT Nathan. My left hand is reserved for lighting cigarettes.
I really need a tri-pod myself. With a 300mm lense on it, it can make it hard to hold the camera still to take a photo right. That said, I never had the space to carry such an item anyway.
Yeah, a decent tripod comes in handy.
They don't have to be all that big, though. You can get a compact Manfrotto tripod for around $150, which is made of carbon fibre (ie. next to no weight to carry around) and folds down to about a foot or so long. Another option is a Gorillapod. The flexible legs wrap around any convenient tree or post or whatever, and they are easily slipped into a camera bag.
For twilights and other low-light stuff, they are invaluable. Image stabilisation only goes so far.
BTW I really like the first (my favourite) and and the last photo's of the four that you put up. The other two are pretty good as well.
EDIT: A few people have told me I should photography for a living, or has that as a goal to be able to make money from it. Obviously it is a lot of work and time, it is always good to have something to aim for. I already have a few contacts)
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I'm looking to get a macro lens (followed by a telephoto) and was wondering if anyone had any advice...
Looking at the Canon 100mm and the Sigma 150mm at the moment. Have heard good things about both, but with me travelling a bit am leaning towards the Canon at the moment.
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This website might be useful for you Craig:
It's a photography forum where you can post up any questions you have and get an idea of how good some of these guys are as well as ideas for your own photography. I think it's a good idea to see what some other people do sometimes and go out and do the same thing yourself to add techniques etc to your photography.
I've been slack since getting the 40D, I've taken lots of photos but I haven't really tried to push myself to get better. I've spent a lot of hours today on this website though looking at shots and lenses (which is dangerous as I'm now considering getting a couple in the next 2-3 months which will cost me about $2000 all up. Will cover my needs for a little while though I think). Talking about spending this much on lenses makes me feel a bit like the golfers I used to see and mock at the club who had expensive clubs and no talent
I would like to know how some people get the rich colours etc in some of their shots. Is it through filters or mucking about post-production to get things right.
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Probably a combination of both, as well as adjusting the on-camera settings.
For example, I find that the auto White Balance gets it right most of the time, but I adjust the warmth of the light according to what look I'm going for. If I'm shooting sunsets, I'll warm the shot to A1 or A2 (amber), which deepens and brightens the reds and oranges of the sunset. I generally like the cooler, blueish hue when I'm shooting under moonlight, so I'll adjust it to B1 or B2 (blue).
I have no idea how the Canon options work, but on my Nikons you go into the white balance menu, select "auto", and there is a sub-menu to fine-tune the auto setting. On the D90, I can do it using the WB button on the back of the camera, and adjust it using the thumbwheels. I'm sure there would be a similar control on the Canon.
You can achieve the same thing in PP using photoshop or GIMP or whatever, but I generally find it easier and quicker to do it before I take the shot.
Give that a try, and see if the results are what you're looking for. You could also try changing the saturation control to "vivid" or "more vivid" if you're looking for deep, heavily saturated colours. Just be careful you don't go too far, or the colours will look a bit cartoony and unrealistic.
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Graham Collins scored the Bulldogs' first goal of the season in the fifth minute then assisted in the first of Gabriel Fernandez goals less than two minutes later.
"We really didn't know what to expect out of them, but we also didn't know what to expect out of ourselves after the Amory Jamboree," head coach Taylor Nichols said. "We knew if we played well and played as a team, we would do good, and that's what they did tonight. It was an overall group effort, and that's what was able to put us on top."
The Tigers scored their lone goal off a penalty kick in the first half, as the Bulldogs' defense and keeper Alex Harrison held Saltillo scoreless for the remainder of the match, winning 9-1.
"What I'm really proud of is how he read that PK," Nichols said of Harrison. "Those are hard to read, and he went the right way and he was in the right spot; it's just hard to block a ball that close to the post. I was pleased with how he did, and as the season goes on, we'll be able to see what he's capable of, as we'll play better teams who will have more opportunities against us."
New Albany scored seven first half goals, led by Gabriel Fernandez with three and Carlos Zaragoza with two. Along with Collins, Anthony Fernandez scored a goal with less than five minutes before the half.
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In the girls' game, Kristen Olsen scored her first goal of the season, but the Lady Bulldogs fell, 7-1 to the Lady Tigers.
"They were outmatched. If we had played the way we can play, it would have made a difference. Saltillo was fast and kept the ball moving," NAHS head coach Les Huntington said.
Saltillo scored three goals off corner kicks, and Huntington opted to give each keeper on the roster a chance to play in the season opener. The Lady Bulldogs are young this year, but, along with the boys this weekend, will travel to Tupelo looking to make early season adjustments in the Tupelo Jamboree.
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"You know I'm not a regular person, right? I tried once and failed. I'm just too unique and interesting. The French call it 'du fromage', which, loosely translated, means 'of cheese'."
"Hold it, fold it, skim it, crouching tiger, zookeeper's boy, hairdresser on fire, girlfriend in a coma, slap it on a biscuit"
Basic Information
Name: Shawn Spencer Uchiha
Nickname: Mr. Psych, Shawn
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Clan: Uchiha
Shawn has short brown hair, which he is very proud of, and brown eyes. He wears colorful t-shirts or casual shirts combined with jeans and sneakers.
"Is there another type of idiocy you would be more comfortable with?"
Shawn is highly intelligent and possesses an eidetic memory. His seemingly random stream of consciousness often belies the far-reaching logical connections that his observational skills allow him to make.
Shawn refuses to take anything seriously, though has matured slowly over the years. An example for his "inappropriate" behaviour is when he was addressing a mountain lion by saying: "Simba, I am your father".
Although he seems to be selfish, reckless and immature, deep inside he is a very kind and caring person. He describes his bond with Gus as "unbreakable. It's one of those friendships that make people who don't have one ask, 'Why does Gus put up with Shawn?' It's not about putting up with one another. It's about knowing each other so well that things that might annoy someone from the outside don't annoy you anymore."
In a book, which is based on him, he is described as "a thick-tufted boy genius who ice skates through life on polished blades of snarky eloquence".
Village Info.
Village of Birth: Konohagakure
Village of Alliance: Konohagakure
Rank//Chakra Info.
Ninja Rank: Sannin
Specialty: Katon
Katon - Mastered
Suiton - B-Rank
Raiton - B-Rank
Doton - B-Rank
Futon - Started
Your ninjutsu:
Saringan - Need Awakening
Ninjutsu - E-Rank
Taijutsu - C-Rank
Background Info.
Shawn comes from a family of police officers of the Konoha Police Force. His father, Henry Spencer Uchiha, schooled Shawn in detective work from as early as age 7, aiding the development of his extraordinary powers of observation and deduction. Shawn's relationship with his father is complicated and at times highly strained. Though often it may seem that Henry is intentionally aggravating or imposing his will on his son, his motives are usually genuine.
At his first day at the ninja academy he met Gus. Since that day they trained together, went on missions and became best friends. Even though they often say things like "take him instead of me" and Shawn refers to Gus as "human shield", they would risk their lives to protect eachother.
At the age of 10, when he passed the Chuunin exam, he achieved a perfect score of 100 on the detective's exam. Despite his obvious talent, Shawn had no interest in entering the police force. After being promoted to Jounin rank at the age of 15, the year Shawn's mother left him and Henry, Shawn left Konohagakure and Gus to take random missions selected strictly for his own enjoyment.
5 years after he left he returned to Konohagakure and made the people believe he was a psychic, except for his father and Gus. However, it is really his exceptional observational skills and eidetic memory that allow him to obtain his "visions".
"Is it entirely too early for me to have a theory?"
The need for his cover as a psychic is a result of the many tips Shawn gave the police force, that led to the solving of their cases. The highest members of the police were suspicious and accused him of being responsible for those crimes. However he successfully convinced them of his psychic powers by connecting the knowledge he gained while observing them and telling them things, they thought he couldn't know.
Fire Release
Dōjutsu: Sharingan
Ninja Tools
Other Tools
Theme Song and Background Music:
Won: O_o
Lost: o_O
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The Nationals will place starting pitcher Dan Haren on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury, manager Davey Johnson announced on Sunday.
Haren had experienced tightness in his shoulder during his previous two starts, having trouble getting his arm loosened up.
"I'm not really concerned about it, but they wanted me to take some time to get 100%," he said. "I definitely don't want to use this as an excuse for the first three months of the season. That was more due to lack of execution, instead of an injury."
Johnson said it was a tough decision for he and general manager Mike Rizzo to make.
"He wasn't particularly pleased to go on the disabled list, but he knew it was probably the best thing," Johnson said.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:15 PM
Get Harper ready now.
- Rabbit34 - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:25 PM
Don't these guys understand what they are saying? His first three months were awful. So, Haren says that was due to lack of execution, not a shoulder injury. The last couple of starts were due to the shoulder. So, it sounds like if he can just clear up the shoulder injury, he'll just be back to lack of execution! He is just out of gas. He doesn't have it any more.
- Just wonderin' - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:25 PM
Can you DL someone without an MRI or X-ray or doctor's note or something? Doesn't sound like they even sent him for an exam before making the DL move.
- Rabbit34 - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:26 PM
And, Werth may not go on the DL, but he'll be out a while. Then probably the DL.
- SonnyG10 - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:31 PM
That's twice now that Werth has complained of flu like symptoms this season. When is the flu season going to be over?
- Whack-a-Mule - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Mule is trying hard to find some silver lining.At least today's contest wasn't decided until after 3 1/2 innings, unlike yesterday when it was in the books after a mere 1/2 inning.The injury toll continues to mount, coupled with a good deal of poor performance. (In the current era, sometimes difficult to distinguish between the 2 as a reason for landing on the D.L.)As a consequence, we have a goodly number of minor league players currently on the 25-man roster. Some belong (Solano, Rendon, Krol e.g.);others do not (Marrero, Kobernus).The unending series of injuries/re-injuries seems inexorable; the makings of a long summer. At least 3 of the starting pitchers are in good form or returning to same.Keep coming back.
- Just wonderin' - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:35 PM
When is the flu season going to be over?**********For the Nats, probably Sept. 29 vs. the Diamondbacks.
- PChuck - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Teams don't make a stink about other team's suspicious use of the DL because they want to have the option to suspiciously use the DL themselves.
- William O. Douglas Loeffler - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Poor Henry had that lingering injury all summer last year….
- Just wonderin' - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:49 PM
This is what I was talking about — but I don't think anything ever came of it…From NY Daily News, June 8, 2010:MLB's review of Oliver Perez's trip to the disabled list is still ongoing as the commissioner's office assembles all the involved medical reports. But some in baseball believe it's unlikely the Mets' diagnosis of patella tendinitis could be overruled, unless Perez spends an inordinate amount of time on the DL.Baseball does not consider the DL a place for teams to stash underperforming players to open up a roster spot, a baseball official with knowledge of MLB's inquiry said Monday. When a player performing as poorly as Perez was before his right knee injury was revealed is put on the DL, opposing teams watch closely and often call the commissioner's office to question the move, which allowed Jon Niese to return from the DL to win on Saturday.The first part of the MLB probe – first reported by the Daily News on Saturday – is to gather the medical data, the official said. "I imagine that will take a little time," the official said. Interviews could be a next step if MLB officials determine they are necessary.Perez arrived Sunday at the Mets' complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., to begin rehab and get treatment. He is 0-3 with a 6.28 ERA in 11 games (seven starts) this season. He has struck out 30 and walked 33 in 38-2/3 innings.Saturday, the Mets put Perez on the DL (retroactive to June 1), saying he had complained of pain in his knee the previous day. He was given an MRI exam Friday that led to the diagnosis.Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/major-league-baseball-probing-new-york-mets-oliver-perez-trip-disabled-list-article-1.181359#ixzz2X5ASTb4z
- Drew - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:54 PM
In the last thread someone mentioned Adam Dunn.The big galoot (term of endearment) is an interesting case. The one-dimensional slugger might well become the first "clean" player with 500 home runs who does not make the Hall of Fame.Consider the 10 members of the 500 club who are not enshrined. Frank Thomas likely will go in this year. Junior Griffey and Jim Thome are not yet eligible.That leaves the seven suspected of cheating: Bonds, Arod, Sosa, McGwire, Palmeiro, ManRam, Sheffield.With his homer today, Dunn has 426 at age 33. While big guys don't age well, he could make it to 500.But I can't imagine his .238 lifetime average and stone glove in Cooperstown.
- Candide - Jun 23, 2013 at 10:57 PM
PChuck gets the Post of the Day Award!
- William O. Douglas Loeffler - Jun 23, 2013 at 11:00 PM
The Mets had a very similar player to Dunn with over 400 homers back when that meant something and he never made the Hall.
- David Proctor - Jun 23, 2013 at 11:03 PM
The Giants are 38-37 and just got dominated by the Marlins. Marlins won the series too.
- Drew - Jun 23, 2013 at 11:08 PM
WODL:Yes, Dave Kingman was quite similar — 442 homers and a .236 career average.
- William O. Douglas Loeffler - Jun 23, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Good ol' Kong….
- William O. Douglas Loeffler - Jun 23, 2013 at 11:17 PM
Wil Niever hitting .408 this year. Just imagine if we had him…. And another hit for Wil…..
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - Jun 23, 2013 at 11:30 PM
The MLB disabled list has become a running joke. It's like the old taxi squad in the NFL. Teams effectively have a 30-man roster because there are always five or so players stashed on the DL.Davey could barely keep a straight face when he was discussing Haren's "tired" arm.What a joke.
- Depot Master - Jun 23, 2013 at 11:42 PM
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/mlb/43531/2/the-closer-merry-go-roundCheck out his comment on Dan Haren. Made me laugh so hard!
- Eric - Jun 23, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Ha! Now that's funny, Depot Master!Hard to believe anything resembling a pulled groin muscle won't require a DL stint. I injured mine biking and it took forever to heal. Years. It's still not quite right. To be fair, I did next to nothing to treat it, but still.
- Section 135 - Jun 24, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Can't go into next year with Werth as a starter. Need to sign or trade for a starting RF. Werth is too brittle to have backups or Kobernus and Lombo. I'd trade the farm system for Stanton.
- phil dunton - Jun 24, 2013 at 12:42 AM
Too bad there wasn't any room in the outfield for The Beast. Of course, if he was still on the team, he would probably be on the DL too!
- natsfan1a - Jun 24, 2013 at 12:44 AM
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- natsfan1a - Jun 24, 2013 at 12:45 AM
Corrected copy:Whack-A-Mule, other silver linings for you: bullpen looked good overall; the offense showed a little bit of life late in the game. Until that inning, the most exciting thing that happened was when a grasshopper landed on the teenage dude in front of me and he started screaming for his mom to get it off of him. But I digress.Re. Werth finally getting something to eat: Dude, save it for the face.
- phil dunton - Jun 24, 2013 at 12:45 AM
The Donkey could end up hitting 600 homers before he calls it quits. It 's possible with the DH but not likely.
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - Jun 24, 2013 at 2:11 AM
Boz says Nats are eying Garza, Feldman and Nolasco has possible trade deadline pickups. Also sez Espi is playing shortstop at SYR as Nats are "showcasing" him.I'd say Espi has been showcased for quite some time now.http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2013/06/23/7b2d6ee6-dc3c-11e2-9218-bc2ac7cd44e2_story_1.html
- Nattering Nat - Jun 24, 2013 at 3:00 AM
Re Haren–you just never know. Jason Marquis, for Padres, 9-2, ERA 3.59 this year. Were the Nats right not to keep him in 2011? Sure. Now that he's 34, he's doing well again. To me, Haren was worth the gamble, you can see what kind of pitcher he was and sometimes is. But almost half a season is about as long an "audition" as anyone could stand.
- Depot Master - Jun 24, 2013 at 3:24 AM
I think Werth ate some bad face.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Jun 24, 2013 at 1:39 PM
Re Haren–you just never know. Jason Marquis, for Padres, 9-2, ERA 3.59 this year. Bartolo Colon, 40, 10-2 (team is 12-3 in his starts, all but 2 of which were QS, and they won one of those), 98.1 IP, 56 K, 8 BB. Just saying.


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Rays look to get new win streak going against Astros
Tampa Bay's Hernandez faces off against Houston's Keuchel
The sizzling Rays have only lost twice in July and both defeats have come at the hands of the Astros, who have the worst record in the Major Leagues.
Behind a brilliant start from rookie Jarred Cosart, the Astros topped Tampa Bay, 2-1, Friday to break the Rays' eight-game winning streak and hand them their first lost since July 3.
The Rays' pitcher on that day was Roberto Hernandez, who will toe the rubber against Houston yet again as Tampa Bay will try to get back on track Saturday.
Hernandez wasn't bad in the outing, surrendering three runs over six innings, but the Tampa Bay offense only mustered one run in his support. The lack of offense with Hernandez on the mound has been a bit of a theme this season -- one that has frustrated manager Joe Maddon. The Rays have averaged four runs per game in his starts, and in five of his last seven outings, the offense has scored three runs or less.
"People need to understand that pitchers need run support," Maddon said. "I think James Shields is going through the same thing in Kansas City right now. Starting pitchers are victims or beneficiaries of run support every game, and [Hernandez has] been the victim. He has pitched a lot better than that record indicates."
Entering Saturday, the record sits at 4-10 on the year with a 4.93 ERA, but the right-hander, who hasn't recorded a win since June 11, has been better lately, recording three straight quality starts.
He pitched six innings and gave up three runs during his last turn in the rotation against Minnesota. The Twins appeared to hit him hard, scattering eight hits against him, but with Hernandez's pitching style, Maddon said that's to be expected at times.
"He's probably our most contact-oriented starter," he said. "He's going to give up some hits and we have to be in the right spots for him, but if you look at the body of work, he's deep into games and pitch-efficient. Those sorts of things normally help keep the bullpen intact. I think he's pitched really well."
The Rays' offense, which was largely dormant on Friday, will face Houston starter Dallas Keuchel for the second time this month. On July 1, the Rays forced Keuchel out of the game with two outs in the fifth inning and scored five runs against him.
The right-hander is 0-1 with a 6.57 ERA over his last three starts.
Astros: Cosart dazzles in debut
With the worst record in the Major Leagues, it's been a rough year for Astros fans, but Cosart gave them a glimpse of a brighter future Friday against the Rays.
The 23-year-old threw eight scoreless innings against the Rays, who have been the hottest team in baseball, and didn't give up a hit until the seventh inning. The rookie also outdueled former Cy Young Award winner David Price, who pitched a complete game but gave up two runs.
Cosart gave up two hits, struck out two and walked three.
Cosart was still sent back to Triple-A after the outing so he could still make his next start with the All-Star break coming up, though it is unclear how long Cosart will stay in the Minors.
Rays: Price continues record streak from starters
He didn't get the win, but Price pitched the 13th consecutive quality start for Rays' starters.
The streak is the longest in franchise history, breaking the previous record of nine set in 2010. If Hernandez gives up three runs or less in at least six innings Saturday, the Rays will tie the Tigers for the longest streak of quality starts this season.
The Rays are 11-2 over the stretch and are four games behind the Red Sox in the American League East.
Worth noting
• The Rays' eight-game winning streak was their second longest in franchise history, trailing only a 12-game streak in 2004.
• After winning Friday, the Astros are 8-9 all-time against the Rays.
• The Rays' .989 fielding percentage is tied for the second best in the Major Leagues. Their 36 errors this season trails only the Orioles (30). The Astros lead the league with 69 errors.
Michael Periatt is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Do you know exactly what it affects? I've never noticed "excruciatingly slow" resizing on a 4850 with Ubuntu/Compiz, but constant resizing of a window will peg a cpu core at 100%
Many users, including myself, have experienced the following problem: resizing windows with desktop effects (kwin, compiz, compositing, etc) turned on is excruciatingly slow. But for the most part, other operations are snappy and ordinary. Resizing windows with desktop effects turned on is painful.
Many have simply said "oh this is an unfortunate driver bug and you'll just have to wait until ATI fixes it," but I am not satisfied with this lackluster response. Sure it's a driver bug, but it seems so dire that there must be some work around, some fix, some anything to make window resizing acceptable.
Many have "suggested" a few of the standard flags for xorg.conf that are generally used to speed things up, but these suggestions are just guesses and after reading through countless forum posts, it seems like the usual bag of tricks won't work to fix this horrid resizing bug. And assume that disabling desktop effects is out of the question.
So Phoronix forum members, I look to you for help: how can I have desktop effects and resizing with acceptable speed? I would like to both have my cake and eat it, so to speak. What shall I do?
Other failed forum attempts so that you don't repeat false solutions:
gentoo linux
xorg 7.4
xorg server 1.5.3
fglrx 9.1
kde 4.2
qt 4.4.2
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Do you know exactly what it affects? I've never noticed "excruciatingly slow" resizing on a 4850 with Ubuntu/Compiz, but constant resizing of a window will peg a cpu core at 100%
When resizing a window by dragging from point A to point B, I have to hold the mouse button down over point B for ~2 seconds before the resizing occurs.
fglrx + HD3850 w/ Ubuntu 8.04 64bit 2.6.28; both manual and automatic resizing with Compiz on is fast. Have not tried with KDE4. Guess I'm just lucky. It's rather weird that many users report different things all the time (ex. mipmaps don't work on my card but no one seems to have that same problem). I guess that's the price of distro diversity.
Looks like ubuntu/compiz users are fine. Still many many many of us have this problem. Anyone know how to fix it?
fglrx 8.12 + xfce compositing + HD3870 = slow window resize, alt-tab, desktop switch
Spent some 8 hours trying various xorg.conf options, nothing helped. Will try 9.1 when its packaged.
AFAIK the solution is open-source driver, but its not acceptable for me. I need GPU power management to keep PC quiet.
This occurred in 4.1 and 4.2 rc for me.
Same here. Users who report that it works for them usually don't have the window contents shown while resizing. With the window contents shown, resizing is slow as hell. Maximizing windows is also slow. This has been this way for as long as I can remember and with any compositing manager I ever tried.


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Quick note for anyone interested in trying this out: we're really not joking about the Common Bugs page:
You're definitely going to want to read it. Sometimes the stars align and Alpha / Beta builds are very solid, near production quality stuff. This is not one of those times F17 Alpha is a very Alpha-y alpha. It has giant bugs you would never expect to see in a production release. Most of the really big ones are documented on the common bugs page, with explanations and workarounds. So before you complain that sound doesn't work (we know!) or the installer falls over if you have another distro installed (we know!), please read the Common Bugs page:
Thanks folks.
Michael, it'd be great if you could possibly add a link to the common bugs page to the story, just to let people know what they're in for.


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JDBC pools configuration
BTM XA datasources can be created via some java code or via a BTM-specific tool called the Resource Loader. You are free to choose the method you prefer, there is absolutely no difference between them.
Using code
BTM comes bundled with a JDBC XA connection pool. It is very easy to configure it. You basically have to create an instance of bitronix.tm.resource.jdbc.PoolingDataSource
set some properties and you're done.
Here is an example of datasource creation that connects to an Oracle database:
1. The Bitronix PoolingDataSource
is a javabean that implements java.sql.DataSource
2. You have to specify the driver's XADataSource
implementation here. If your database vendor does not provide a XADataSource
implementation, you should have a look at the Last Resource Commit optimization.
3. Each datasource must be assigned a unique name. This is required for distributed crash recovery.
4. This datasource will pool 5 connections.
5. You have to set allowLocalTransactions
to true if you want to be able to run SQL statements outside of XA transactions scope.
6,7,8. The driverProperties is a java.util.Properties
object. You have to add into it a set of property name / property value of the OracleXADataSource
class. You have to refer to the driver's documentation to know what can / has to be set. The OracleXADataSource javadoc contains this list for the Oracle case. BTM will perform conversion from String
to boolean
or to int
when necessary.
9,10. You can now use the PoolingDataSource
like any other java.sql.DataSource
11. Remember to close the PoolingDataSource
after you're done with it to release the connections.
Eager initialization
The connection pool will be initialized during the first call to getConnection()
. It might be desirable to initialize the pool eagerly, like during application startup rather than having to wait for the first requests. This can be done by calling init()
Now line 9 will initialize the pool and create the 5 connections to the database instead of line 10.
Using the Resource Loader
A datasource configuration utility is also bundled with BTM. It is convenient to use it rather than create your datasources in code. Refer to the Resource Loader page for more details.
Here is the equivalent Resource Loader configuration of the previous code example:
You just have to write those properties in a simple text file and tell BTM where to load it by setting the resourceConfigurationFilename
property of the Configuration object.
Now you also have to know how to get the datasource created by the Resource Loader. There are multiple ways:
- Add
to your resource loader properties file. The datasources will then be bound to the default JNDI server using theiruniqueName
as their JNDI name.
- Another way (in case the JNDI context is read only, like in Tomcat) is to bind a
object, passing it ajavax.naming.Reference
containing ajavax.naming.StringRefAddr
containing the datasource'suniqueName
somewhere in your JNDI tree. Thebitronix.tm.resource.ResourceFactory
class will just return the datasource with the specifieduniqueName
. This is explained more in-depth in the Jetty and Tomcat documentation pages.
- The last way is to call
bitronix.tm.resource.ResourceRegistrar.get(String uniqueName)
. This is the least preferred method as this ties your code to BTM which you probably want to avoid.


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ODF needs to firefox and chrome support to be successful, IMO.
Phoronix: OpenDocument ODF Support Coming To The Web
WebODF is a new open-source projet that allows ODF document files to be displayed within a web-browser. WebODF is used by the new OwnCloud release for its collaborative, web-based ODF file editing...
ODF needs to firefox and chrome support to be successful, IMO.
WebODF has actually been around for quite some time now and is actively worked on.
For example it has been part of a presentation at Akademy earlier this year, including showing collaborative editing in action.
Well, for one thing it is good that ODF receives even more support and dissemination.
But on the other hand: Do browsers really have to be the "eierlegende Wollmilchsau" / jack of all trades? Once browsers would show HTML and pure text. Then images, which makes sense. Later sound. Well. And then videos by plugins, now by HTML standards. Then the buggy pdfjs came and now ODF while PDF isn't even completely working.
I mean, I am just worried about adding more ballast to the already heavy browsers (anyone remember FF being an outtake of Mozilla because they said Mozilla is too large? FF isn't faster or anything than Seamonkey today), and also adding more opportunities for bugs and security issues.
Still - if there is web editable documentary and stuff ODF is the way to go.
My understanding is that this does not add anything to the browsers but utilises what they can already do.


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Very nice luggage set and very good quality. I just wish I would have got the larger set that is available.
Travel Select by Traveler's Choice Amsterdam 4-piece Luggage Set
This value set is expandable by 25-percent and constructed of 2-tone polyester with PVC backing with a push-button handle system. Other features include multiple front pockets, top and side carry handles, elastic tie straps and shoe pockets.
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This value set is expandable by 25-percent and constructed of 2-tone polyester with PVC backing with a push-button handle system. Other features include multiple front pockets, top and side carry handles, elastic tie straps and shoe pockets.- Expandable (25-percent more packing capacity)
- Dual top
- Elastic tie straps
- ID window on back panel
- Full imprinted lining
- Value Set includes: 29-inch upright, 25-inch upright, 21-inch upright, tote bag
- Color options: Red, dark grey, orange, navy
- Front panel constructed of 1200D 2-tone polyester with PVC backing
- Box constructed of 600D polyester with PVC backing
- Multiple front pockets
- Dual shoe pockets
- Large zippered mesh lid pocket
- Weight: 29-inch upright (10 pounds), 25-inch upright (8.95 pounds), 21-inch upright (7.75 pounds), tote bag (1.8 pounds)
- Interior deluxe retractable push-button handle system
- Side carry handles
- Bag clasp
- Each upright has two inline skate wheels with corner protectors
- 29-inch upright: 29 inches high x 17 inches wide x 10-12 inches deep
- 25-inch upright: 25 inches high x 15 inches wide x 9-11 inches deep
- 21-inch upright: 21 inches high x 13.5 inches wide x 7.5-9.5 inches deep
- Tote: 11 inches high x 15 inches wide x 6 inches deep
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颜色 | 橙色 灰色 红色 蓝色 |
材料 | 聚酯 |
类型 | 超轻包 Softsided |
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功能 | 可压缩包 |
Dimensions | See description |
Warranty | 5 year limited -- Manufacturer |
Materials | Polyester, PVC |
Model Number | TS-6950 |
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Great set Very nice luggage set and very good quality. I just wish I would have got the larger set that is available.
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Good deal Average quality luggage, but looks nice, and is functional. The price is low enough to justify a less than perfect quality.
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Great value Traveled from Detroit to Malawi, Africa with three different layovers. No damage: rips or tares to luggage. Very durable.
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average Would be better with swiveling wheels. Other than that-the product is a decent value.
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OK Seems to be ok. Quality seems to be average.
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Great Product! We purchased the Amsterdam 4 piece luggage set for our recent trip to Germany. The appearance is just as nice as much higher priced items. I was especially pleased by the way this luggage held up through 3 airports in the US and 2 in Germany (both leaving and coming home) it still looks as good as the day we bought it. This includes being lost (isn't everyone's luggage these days?) and a hurried trip from Philadelphia , where it stayed while we left , to a small village outside of Bamberg Germany. I'm very pleased!
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great luggage great deal We travel often, this set gives us many choices on sizes. Great for big trips when you need larger luggage and wonderful for short weekends. The sizes are great. The quality of this lugage is ever bit as good as much more expensive luggage that we have purchased in the past. Great deal for the buck. You don't mind spending this kind of money of luggage. this luggage will roll through any airport just as easy as more expensive. I would highly recommend this to anyone that travels.
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Do Not Buy Before Reading This Review! Unlike most people that have reviewd this luggage set, I actually waited for 10 months...and 8 - 12 trips...to submit my review. What can I say about this luggage now? I was excited when I bought this set. It looked great, sounded like a great buy and thought that I couldn't go wrong. Here is what happened: The large piece lasted about 4 trips before the handle broke. Very cheap plastic handles not made to handle the weight. The middle piece lasted about 6 trips and now all of the zippers are broke and there are two big rips in the nylon on the front of the bag. The middle piece is still in great condition. We use it for light trips (15 pounds of clothes and supplies) and usually use it as a carry on or for trips that we make in the car. This piece is what the quality of this luggage is suitable for, not the larger pieces. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money to get sturdier pieces. Oherwise you will be disappointed.
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good luggage for the price I read the others reviews before purchasing this set of luggage, and I admit I was apprehensive in doing so due to the comments about durability. I made the decision to purchase the luggage, and I am pretty happy with it so for. I used to take 2 suitcases when going on a 2 week business trip, now only need to take one. However, with that convenience means you¿re likely to pay extra charges at the airport because that one suitcase may now weigh more than 50lbs, and they¿ll charge you for the extra weight. I guess I'm lucky because nothing broke or ended up damaged from my first two trips (unlike what others have written). What people really need to consider is that while luggage should indeed be made durable, the folks at the airport do not care one bit about your luggage or how much you paid for it, and will handle it quite roughly... you WILL incur some damage with your luggage over the course of a few trips no matter how much you paid for it. As an experienced traveler, you simply learn to accept that. I think the only exception to experiencing damage to luggage is if you use the Samsonite hard suitcases, but with a set like that comes a very hefty price tag. For the traveler who only makes a few trips a year, this set of luggage will do just fine.
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Great value for the money I looked for luggage for quite awhile and I am known by my friends as a great shopper. I looked at all the major department stores, discount houses and outlets before buying this set. This set was better than all the sets I looked at for $50-$100 more. It has pockets for shoes and a small net zipper compartment on the lid. What it didn't say in the ad, but I was delighted to see, was the adjustable straps to hold the clothes while in transit. I received the set on the date promised. This is the first time I shopped on Overstock. com, but it definately won't be the last!
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Hello a1faith, this luggage features in-line skate wheels with corner protectors to provide smooth and quiet rolling. I hope this information helps. Thanks for shopping with us!
Why did you choose this product?
Because of the high reviews and low price
The number of pieces for a reasonable price Customer feedback was positive
Great reviews and reasonably priced
style and value
nice price
Good reviews, price was right.
I was just what I was looking for.
because the good reviews and the good price!!!
To replace luggage that is not holding up to travel and I don't have the time to wait for luggage to be repaired or replaced.
Good reviews
For what I need this seemed like a good value
needed luggage to travel.
Going on a trip, this is the only set we can afford
price, reviews,
My husband and I are going on a cruise for the first time. We both have back injuries and wheeled luggage will help greatly. I always read the reviews as well as how many reviews are in there. This seems like a safe option for a first-time shopper.
Because it was different color.
good buy good quality
I feel that it will give me all the luggage space that I will need for traveling.
Is the red a bright red or more like it appears on screen as burgandy
Hello Slotlady, this is more of a burgundy color in my opinion. We try to represent the colors of our products accurately. Unfortunately, due to the difference in monitor colors we cannot guarantee that the color will match exactly what you see on your screen. Thank you for shopping with us.
Are there straps to hook the smaller pieces to the larger suitcases while rolling them?
Hello bigfam13, the tote does have a back webbing strap that can slip over any of the upright handles. Thank you for shopping with us.
What type of zipper... chain or coil?
Hello Cricket, these have a chain zipper. Have a great day!
Falling apart after only 2 years and minimal travel. I don't recommend this luggage.
do either of the two larger pieces have vinyl zippper pouches on inside; for your make-up or other spillibles?
Thank you for contacting us bkstexan1. Yes, people usually use it for their personal items, such as toothbrushes, hairbrushes, razors, makeup etc. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
The wheels were broken when we received this luggage. I would not recommend this luggage. The quality is very poor.
Does the warranty cover rips to the bag not due to sharp objects or mishandling? This is a tear towards the front of the bag right above the zipper.
Hello, yoopergirl2. The warranty covers any problem that arises due to a defect in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear or damage caused by airlines. If the tear was a fault of the workmanship, you may download the claim form here: http://www.travelerchoice.com/information.php?information_id=1&xcSID=8oilbhv423tqv0rj18p1tnnit3. Thank you for shopping with us, and have a great day.
What is the difference between the "Travel Select" (by Traveler's Choice) Amsterdam and the Traveler's Choice Amsterdam?
I am not sure. My mother-in-law and I bought this set for my daughter in college. They are great suitcases.
can the luggage be stored, one piece inside another?
Yes the can
yes most definitely
Yes. In fact that's the way they come in the box
I have all four colors and yes they all store inside one another
Yes it can!
Yes! Love this set...
Is the red more of a wine color as shown in the pictures?
Thank you for your question. Yes, the red color option is more of a burgundy or wine than a true red.
Yes this a beautiful rich looking red. Not too bright. My son said he even likes it.
Wine not red
More of a red wine color very nice.
It is red but the fabric is stitched in a fine checked pattern with black making the red muted (so it looks darker). I really like my red set but would not call it burgundy. Mine is true red and black and has a very pleasant appearance.
On the sizing descriptions, there are two numbers for the deep measurement. (Ex. 21 high x 13.5 wide x 7.5-9.5 deep) Why is that? Is it just that it has the potential to expand to that size?
Each one of the luggage pieces has the ability to expand by opening up a zipper on the outside of each piece. Good quality and durable luggage.
yes, there is a zipper that can expand the depth by about 2 inches. Very convenient!
Expandable adds about 2 inches, very nice feature.
Does this set have locks?
No locks.
Mine came with cheese little locks I didn't bother using
Just the little tiny ones.
luggage is all opened at the airports anyway. why bother locking
Little tiny locks!
Just the typical small luggage locks. I would recommend buying locks of your choosing. Great luggage set!
Do they have swivel wheels?
No the wheels are stationary.
No just standard rollers.
Can you post a picture of the inside of the Garment Bag please?
Unfortunately, we do not have a picture of the inside of these bags. We do apologize.
Inside view is in video.
Thank you for your question. Please click the video icon below the image to watch a short video containing more information as well as additional views of this luggage.
whats the warranty on the bags?
The warranty is five years.
my handle that lifts out to roll broke is that covered
Hi 32footballfan, you will be contacted by Customer Care.
Is the Rolling Garment Bag available in the Orange color as well?
This set is available in orange.
From the video it would appear that your do not include a Garment Bag in this set. I am confused on this one.
Yes, it is available in orange.
Are the uprights expandable?
I am sorry, the answer is right there in front of me. Just did not pay attention to it in a hurry. Thanks.
How much does the largest bag weigh
The largest bag weighs 10 pounds.
How long is the handle?
When the handle is fully extended, itâs over 40âH from ground up.
Does the smallest bag hav e strap on the back so you can slip it through the extendable handles and it can ride safely on top of your luggage while carting it around?
Check video.
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