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Angell TC95 Reviwe and Pics
So I received a TC95 in the mail recently. I've had some time, but not much to really get out and play with it. I will post some pics and a review today of how it plays and how it compared to the Donnay X-Dual Pro I have been playing with...
Set-up: before I get into it here are my specs
18x20 string pattern
27.25" length
4 and 1/2 grip size
320mm balance
Cosmetics: Just after taking the frame out of the box, the Angell TC95 looks and feels like a quality, expensive frame. The paint looks great, and racket just feels solid in hand. Hard to put into words, but some frames just feel right when you pick them up.
The gunmetal paint is awesome. Reminds me of the original Donnay X-Series line, which was my favorite looking line of rackets ever. The grommets around the outside stretch all the way down to the throat, adding a nice splash of color. I opted for the blue grommets and grip, and they look really nice. My college colors were blue and white so I am biased to them haha. The lettering looks nice and does not look like it will chip off easily like the Donnay Foil lettering. The only gripe I have, and it is a small gripe, is how big the Angell "A" is on the throat. I feel if it were a bit smaller, the frame would look even tougher. Not a big deal though. Everyone who has seen/picked it up in the few days since I got it just raves over how awesome it looks. Initial feedback is very positive.
The 95sq. in. head seems a tad larger than a standard 95 sq. in. head. I've been using a 97 from Donnay for some time, and I would say either the Donnay is closer to a 95, or the Angell is closer to a 98. I liked the fact the head looked a bit bigger than I was expecting. Racket swings like a mid though. Cuts through the air effortlessly, and not sluggish at all. At 20mm width, it is slightly thinner than the dual pro/pro one offerings from Donnay, yet a tad thinner than their thin beamed offerings.
I also went with a .25 extension compared to standard 27". This is something I have never really tried before, and will take a bit of getting used to, but is something I feel I will enjoy moving forward. I also got a 4 and 1/2 grip size. It is a bit thicker than the 4 and 1/2 offered by Donnay, but I have always felt the Donnay grip to run a bit small.
Overall the quality and build of the racket is really top notch. Paul did a really good job putting his first Angell frame together. I would recommend a lot more people give these sticks a good look, especially those that are picky about their set ups.
Groundstrokes: Immediately fell in love with this racket from the baseline. Very smooth playing and effortless drive through the ball. I felt a very nice access to spin from both sides, and my depth seemed to increase as well. I feel I have to whip my shot a little more with my Donnay, where I can get the same power and spin with the Angell and not have to work quite so hard for it. The racquet plays incredibly solid. Not too far off from the Donnay, as they are both non hollow frames. The Angell seems a bit more feel oriented though.
Forehands: My forehand is my go to shot. Big western grip, heavy topspin - you know the drill. I felt immediately comfortable with the TC95 on the forehand. Incredibly solid feel making contact, even off center shots. The added weight I think helped my depth, and my shots felt a lot heavier with the TC95. Once I started just letting the racket do its thing and not forcing too much, it was smooth sailing here. Rock solid performance.
Backhands: My backhand is 2h, and a bit flatter shot than my forehand. I liked the depth I was able to generate, and felt I could snap a bit more topspin even than I normally get with my Donnay. Could be the added weight, and it also could be the extended length. I do still have top adjust to shots closer to my body with the extended frame. I felt very confident stepping in and ripping the backhand, and felt the depth and pace were good on defensive shots. My slice really impressed me from the backhand side as well. Great depth and bite, but also excellent touch when I wanted to angle on off. No gripes whatsoever here.
Overall from the baseline I have nothing but good things to say here. Obviously when trying a new frame, there are adjustments that need to be made. However, this frame is right on point from the baseline. Rock solid feel, no vibration or shock on impact, and smooth as silk hitting through the ball
Volleys: I think I was most impressed with the TC95 at the net. I don't think I have hit with a nicer volleying frame, and I have hit with a lot of rackets. Absolutely no shock anywhere. There is really nice drive and plow through when I wanted to drive the ball deep, and the racket felt buttery smooth when I wanted some extra touch. The added length was really nice when I wanted to stretch out more for shots away from me, but again I have to adjust to shots a little closer to the body. I don't think this will take much time though.
My overhead was killer. Definitely digging the extra length here. Could put the ball wherever I wanted to. Very easy access to power when I wanted to put the ball away. I could also angle the ball off with nasty slice with ease as well. Very smooth
In between groundies and volleys this frame is nice in transition. Approach shots I found to be very comfortable. Immediately confident stepping in and ripping the ball or adding touch when I wanted to. Again - zero complaints on volleys. Solid frame
Serves: After a bit of adjustment, I was very pleased with the TC95 on serves. The xtra length really helps add some power... scary power haha. The frame just does the work for you, more than what I am used to for the donnay. I love my Donnay, but after hitting with the TC95, feel I am just working to hard. I got the same power, same spin, same control, less effort... all good things
Best surprise was on slice serves. Talk about nasty angles. People I was hitting with were getting mad at how far wide I was slicing then on the duece side.
The frame gives you a little added confidence, as every shot hit feels like it's perfect. Even when a bit off enter, the frame felt solid and I didn't feel I lost too much power or spin. Can definitely get used to this
Overall I am really happy I gave this racket a shot. I am going to be hitting with it a lot more in the coming days, and may be considering a switch. I like my Donnays, and really had no intention of switching, but this TC95 may be just what I have been looking for!
if you haven't tried Angell yet... I highly recommend it.
Paul, the owner, is second to none. Very quick communication, and very open and honest. I think he has a very good product on hand, and I would not hesitate to do business with him or recommend the racket to anyone.
just realized my typo in my thread title. solid effort by me. any way someone can fix this?
you cant switch kal!!!! haha
Are Angell racquets Identical to vantage?
thanks for the review Kal! mine should be shipped out today! cant. wait. =DDD
Thanks for the review... I love my Prestiges but I am picky and have never been able to get 2 rackets that are identical so I end up having one racket I love and the others are just in case.
Curious how the TC 95 18x20 compares to the current IGPMP?
i will be positing my comparison between the tc95 and the retail pro one 18x20 as soon as i receive mine. i was told the p1 18x20 and the dual pro are the same racket, but the grommets are different between the two so i will be the judge of that!~
How was the serve power and topspin potential of the TC95 compared to a prestige. How stable is the TC95 compared to the IGPMP. Return of serve is a huge part of my game.
Im interested in the thinner profile of the Angell too... I play a lot of doubles and my backhand is an extreme topspinner like Gugas so that clearance might be helpful for "knifing the ball". The Donnay Blue 99 was something I almost bought but the control of the prestige was too good to pass up. My current prestige is a beast...
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While Uddhav Thackeray has announced that Shiv Sena would decide the candidate for the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency in a day or two in the wake of its original candidate, Babanrao Gholap, being convicted in a corruption case, some Sena leaders are asking why Gholap couldn't remain the candidates as people like A Raja and Padamsingh Patil are in the fray for the Lok Sabha polls, without perhaps being not aware of the legalities involved as both Raja and Patil have not been convicted till now.
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Melbourne: Mahendra Singh Dhoni has highlighted concerns that Team India may be physically and mentally exhausted when it arrives in Australia in December following a gruelling schedule.
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Catania coach Vincenzo Montella wasn't totally satisfied with victory over Napoli.
The shock win brings the Sicilians level on points with Napoli.
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"The negative aspect is that we really suffered under pressure towards the end. We were playing against 10 men and should've finished the game off a lot earlier. We could've dealt with the situation better."
The Elefantini have made a habit of fighting back to get a result this season and were 1-0 down to Napoli after just 30 seconds.
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Architect Piano pushes on with Shard of Glass
By Caroline Brothers
BERN, Switzerland (Reuters) – Despite criticism and years
of red-tape, Italian architect Renzo Piano, designer of some of
the world's most iconic landmarks, is forging ahead with a
London skyscraper known as the "Shard of Glass."
In a recent interview before the opening of another work –
a museum for the work of modernist artist Paul Klee in the
shape of three waves in the Swiss city of Bern — Piano said
architects should not shy from taking risks.
"We have beaten Prince Charles, English Heritage and the
nostalgics," Piano, regarded as one of the world's finest
architects for his visionary and poetic designs, said of
critics of his design for a colossal glass wedge over London's
"It's taking time, but we are doing it," he said of the
much-delayed building that will contain a hotel, restaurants,
and a viewing platform 787 feet in the air. The 72-story
building at London's Tower Bridge, commissioned by developer
Irvine Sellar in 2000, is due for completion by 2010.
The Genoa-born Piano, 67, shot to fame in 1977 with Paris'
"inside-out" Pompidou Center co-designed with iconoclastic
British architect Richard Rogers. The distinctive building has
its pipes on the outside — air conditioning ducts are blue,
its water pipes are green and the electricity lines are yellow.
Piano, however, would not be drawn on his differences with
Britain's Prince Charles, whose conservationist views have
thrust him into headline-grabbing conflict with avant-garde
architects such as himself, Rogers and Briton Norman Foster.
"In the analysis he is not bad, but he is very bad in his
response — and I can tell you that his mother agrees with me,"
Piano said. "You can't be nasty about modern medicine and as a
consequence propose returning to the remedies of the 17th
century. It's just not possible."
If his futuristic designs have sometimes brought
controversy, Piano has never shied from taking artistic risks.
As well as the ground-breaking Pompidou Center, and an
extraordinary cultural center for the Kanak people in New
Caledonia, Piano designed the Kansai International Airport for
the Japanese city of Osaka on an artificial island in the sea.
It has been dubbed one of the most extraordinary
engineering feats of the 20th century.
"We take risks all the time — you have to take risks,
otherwise you become paralyzed," said Piano. "And that is very
bad, because then you lose your freedom."
The man who has also designed an experimental car for Fiat
and a traveling pavilion for the world's largest computer
company, IBM, says architects must keep reinventing themselves.
"It is true that there is a certain tendency in
architecture to design things that are always the same," he
"That is very bad news. (The design) loses its power and
flattens out and the self-referential aspect becomes almost
more important, whereas in our field, as in cinema, the
essential thing is the freedom with which you interpret a
His Zentrum Paul Klee, which has just opened, is anything
but self-referential. The asymmetrical glass and steel waves
that emerge from the hillside "like a dinosaur without its
spines" constitute something of a unique architectural feat.
The vault of its highest arch is 46 feet high, flattening
to a technically challenging 14 feet-9 inches under the
hillside. The entire building follows a barely perceptible
curve that matches the sweep of a motorway nearby.
"I am quite impatient for the grass to grow, like in a ruin
by Piranesi," said Piano, referring to the 18th century artist
who depicted the splendors of ancient Rome overgrown by plants.
He was concerned that the still-green wheat and the poppy
flowers that surround his Paul Klee complex were not yet tall
enough to convey the same merger with nature.
Though inspired by Klee as a teacher of the interwar
Bauhaus school of architecture and design, Piano found the idea
for the center's three waves in the lie of the land itself.
"I remember it perfectly just like it was yesterday, this
terrain with the movement of the hills and the tracks from
working the land — all that was already here," he said.
"I've never done a job without walking around the place
with my hands in my pockets trying to understand … even when
we did the competition for the Kanaks in the middle of nowhere
in the Pacific Ocean," he said.
"You have to make sure you listen, and discern the little
interior voice, the 'genius loci' — the genie of the place."
Piano said his understanding of Klee, whose colorful,
poetic and abstract works make him one of the pillars of
modernism, changed as the building took shape.
"I knew Klee chiefly as a teacher of the Bauhaus … But
(as the project developed) I started to understand a bit better
his true career which was in painting. That is where he is
deepest, in painting, in his daily work." ($1=1.275 Swiss


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Japanese stocks open 1.09 percent lower
TOKYO–Tokyo stocks opened 1.09 percent lower on Friday due to uncertainty over the Cyprus banking crisis and a higher yen.
The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 137.18 points to 12,498.51 at the start.
"The heightened jitters over Cyprus, the stronger yen, coupled with across-the-board falls in US and European stock bourses, will send Japan shares down," SMBC Nikko Securities general manger of equities Hiroichi Nishi told Dow Jones Newswires.
US stocks fell after the European Central Bank said it would halt emergency funding to Cyprus' banks unless the country reaches a bailout deal by Monday. The Cyprus crisis has revived concerns about eurozone stability.
The Japanese yen rose against the dollar and the euro in the wake of weak eurozone economic data and uncertainty about Cyprus
The dollar fetched 94.92 yen and the euro 122.48 yen in early Asian trade Friday, compared with 95.01 yen and 122.58 yen.
The euro bought $1.2905, compared with $1.2902.
But SMBC's Nishi also said: "Faith that the new BoJ leadership will be active in taking easing steps should keep stock prices reasonably well-supported, however".
On Thursday, new Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda pledged to combat deflation with aggressive asset purchases.
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Global Chat Software for Webinar Professionals Launched by Chatwing Company
Webinar creators can now benefit from Chatwing.com´s efficient chat software. Aside from that, webinar attendees can now ask questions in real-time.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 17, 2012
Many professionals are now relying on the modern-day advantage offered by online webinars. Through webinars, people are able to get information from online businesses. Chatwing.com recently focused on the betterment of the webinar sector by introducing a chat box that can entertain a website´s visitors on a daily basis. Chatwing´s recent chatroom tool allows multiple moderator setup, full customization, MP3 link upload, and full admin parameters.
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20 November 2013 15:00 [Source: ICIS news]
By Heidi Finch
LONDON (ICIS)--European polyurethane (PU) demand has fallen by 5-20% year on year in 2013 depending on application and is 20-40% lower than before the 2008 downturn and ensuing recession, polyurethane industry sources say.
The numbers appear stark but there have been some mitigating factors, depending on segment, region and application type, which have helped players weather the weak-economy driven storm.
PU consumption is made up of demand for isocyanates and polyols, which are combined to make PU foams. Methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) and rigid polyols are used in rigid foam products, while toluene di isocyanate (TDI) and flexible polyols are used to produce softer foams.
Construction is the main outlet for MDI and rigid polyols and PU demand into the sector is likely to be down 5-20% year on year and 40% below pre-crisis levels, according to PU sector players.
There has been some significant variation, depending on region. The south is seen to be suffering more than other parts of Europe, according to one PU system and component producer. PU components are isocyanates and polyols sold separately or combined in a more bespoke PU system.
Another PU player, which is heavily exposed to the construction sector, considered demand to be muted in the Netherlands, Belgium and France in 2013. However, it added that eastern Europe is faring better, while the UK and Ireland remain stable, albeit at a low level. It noted the UK is the largest market in Europe for PU products and said that "there is some glimmer of hope but so far I don't think any of us will get too excited."
Some PU sources stress that while new building activity has been most affected by the economic slowdown, this is being compensated to some extent by the drive for more insulation in housing.
This overall push to improve energy efficiency in domestic housing is driven by EU legislation, as well as the need for cost savings.
Energy improvement requires thicker insulation, which means increased volumes of insulating materials. PU is regarded as having a strong insulation performance, which also increases the likelihood of substitution with other insulating materials.
One MDI buyer in the building sector, however, is keen not to overestimate the mitigating effects of PU insulation orders on overall weak demand from the construction industry. It suggested the insulation market for PU products is relatively small for refurbishment, with the exception of for spray foam, when compared with the insulation material needed for new-builds.
PU usage in the appliances sector has held up reasonably well and is more recession proof. It is normally more a replacement industry.
The drive to improve energy and insulation efficiency also applies to the appliances sector which can give rise to more crude MDI and rigid polyols consumption.
Crude MDI contract prices have been relatively steady over the past year. In November 2012, prices were assessed at €2,030-2,150/tonne ($2,743-2,905/tonne) free delivered (FD) western Europe (WE), which compares to €2,020-2,100/tonne FD WE in November 2013.
A spate of planned and unplanned MDI production outages in 2013 has helped to keep prices generally steady and offset to some extent the underlying economic fragility in demand, as has the ongoing drive for energy efficiency improvement, particularly in insulation.
One isocyanate and polyol manufacturer remarked: "Demand wise can't complain, [it is] better than expected - due to upstream propylene oxide (PO) supply constraints and MDI, TDI output issues. Also mild weather conditions is helping support [MDI] demand."
PU is also used in the automotive sector, with the majority of applications requiring flexible rather than rigid polyols. Year-on-year auto demand for new builds is down by around 5-8% year on year in 2013, according to PU players, with some quoting figures down by around 20-25% when compared with pre-crisis levels.
Premium vehicles, however, have fared better during the economic malaise, supported by export opportunities. This is in contrast to demand for the more domestically-centric smaller to average vehicles, which have been more impacted by reduced consumer confidence and spending in Europe.
However, there are attempts to mitigate the underlying softness in overall automotive demand with new model launches and some PU specialty applications such as sound insulation and the emerging application of stone chip protection for car body work, although the latter is mainly used in premium vehicles.
In the fourth quarter of 2013, auto demand is seen as either flat or slightly improving compared with the same period last year, according to a main PU player, but there are some signs of a recovery even for demand into smaller-scale domestic vehicles. The source attributed this to the fact that car sales can only be delayed so long before a purchases resume. It also hopes that new model launches will help to stimulate buying activity.
European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)'s industry data showed that EU new passenger car registrations in October rose by 4.7% year on year to 1,004,935 units. It is the first time since September 2011 that demand for new cars has been up in two consecutive months.
Most EU countries contributed positively to the overall expansion of the EU market, with the exception of Italy being the only major market which saw a downturn. However, despite the rise in October 2013, the results recorded were the second lowest level to date for October since 2003 when ACEA began recording EU new car registrations.
Even though there had been some year-on-year improvement in October 2013, new car registrations were down 3.1% in the period January to October 2013 year on year to 10,006,807 units, according to the ACEA.
Another way for PU players to try and combat the underlying fragility in the auto sector, is to work on developing formulations to ensure lighter PU automotive parts to reduce fuel consumption for environmental, legislative and economic reasons.
A prime example of this is Bayer MaterialScience's combination of PU fillers that replace the usual mineral fibres in finished automotive product.
The company said it is making good progress with these fillers which give the customer the opportunity to cut the weight of finished parts by up to 30%. The material is less dense than water and is said to have excellent mechanical properties, according to the company.
One PU and component producer said while there is push to reduce vehicle weight, and therefore fuel consumption, it sees limited impact on overall PU demand. Existing PU car parts such as the seating, steering wheel or headliners do not make much difference to the overall weight of the vehicle, and PU is unlikely to be used to make structural parts in the near term.
It acknowledged, however, some development in innovative PU applications such as replacing steel seat structures with PU composites and fibres, but noted this was in its early stages.
The impact of the recession on flexible PU demand into the main downstream bedding and furniture sector has been delayed. One main buyer of isocyanates and polyols said PU demand for bedding and furniture applications was relatively flat to only slightly lower when the economic crisis hit back in 2008, but it said that demand has mainly deteriorated since then and particularly in 2012 and 2013.
European demand for PU in the bedding and furniture sectors is estimated to be down by around 5% in 2013 compared to 2012 and down by 5-8% compared with pre-crisis levels.
Possible reasons for the delayed slowdown in flexible PU demand includes the shift of some PU foam production from the more mature northwest European markets to the emerging central and eastern European markets for cost saving reasons.
One isocyanates and polyols producer, however, maintained that any softness in bedding and furniture offtake in the more mature European markets, in particular in the Mediterranean are being compensating for by growth potential in the emerging markets such as central and eastern Europe, as well as the Middle East and Africa regions.
This view has been echoed by others, although one isocyanate and polyols buyer considered that demand in central and eastern Europe is not holding up as well as it has been, although it was not forthcoming about reasons for this.
The more recent decline in flexible PU demand is reflected in the volatility in TDI contract prices this year, with sharp drops seen in May to August 2013.
In April, TDI prices were assessed at €2,200-2,260/tonne FD, but had dropped to €2,000-2,070/tonne FD in August 2013. In September and October, TDI prices moved up, but the increases were driven by supply related constraints rather than any underlying improvement in demand.
Flexible polyol contract prices have also been subject to some downward price pressure this year. In May-July 2013, flexible polyol prices were pushed lower, despite stable to firmer feedstock costs during some of these months, because of plentiful supply and modest demand amid ongoing economic limitations.
However, TDI contract prices have been subject to steeper price erosion when compared to MDI or polyols in 2013. This is because TDI is more of a heavily commoditised product and therefore more susceptible to economic and market factors.
There is no doubt that core PU demand has been impacted by economic constraints, but there have been some moderating factors such as the drive for greater energy efficiency, the desire for new innovation and creation of specialty applications to supplement the core portfolio and the growth potential in emerging markets.
There are some glimmers of hope across the business, but there is still some way to go before there are any signs of a full recovery.
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Cheltenham Town video: Buzz is back after Torquay victory - Harrad
Posted: February 05, 2013|
SHAUN Harrad believes there is a buzz back in Cheltenham Town's dressing room after Saturday's 2-1 victory over Torquay United.
Harrad described the January influx of new players as a breath of fresh air and he said he was excited at the prospect of linking up with Paul Benson for a second time in the Robins' attack against Bristol Rovers tonight.
"Everyone is buzzing again now because things did go flat," Harrad said.
"The weather conditions played a big part in that, but results weren't great either.
"On Saturday we looked solid and looked capable of scoring on every attack and it's so exciting playing with someone like Paul Benson because you know he's going to win flick-ons and set up chances for you.
"We had a good chat after the game and long may it continue."
Harrad fired in his ninth goal of the season five minutes into the second half to put Cheltenham two up and firmly on course for the victory which took them back into the top three.
He received a pass from Jermaine McGlashan before turning away from his marker and placing a low finish past Michael Poke.
"That's my game and if I get chances like that I know I can take them," Harrad said.
"I thought we linked up well, complemented each other and we have quality coming on from the bench too, so I am delighted.
"I am close to double figures now which was always my first aim and hopefully we can get this club promoted because that's what we all want."
During his celebration Harrad revealed a message on his T-shirt for his aunt, who was diagnosed with cancer last week.
"It was for her and it's important she gets well soon," Harrad said.
"I was booked for it, but I don't think the referee saw what it said and it's the letter of the law so I couldn't have too many complaints about that."
Harrad also had the ball in the net in the third minute, forcing Benson's goalbound shot over the line from close range, but he was offside.
"I apologised to Benno, but he said he'd probably have done the same in my position," Harrad said.
"I didn't think I was offside anyway, but instinct took over and if it happened again I'd probably react in the same way.
"The most important thing was that we won and got the three points."
Harrad played with another of Cheltenham's transfer window signings, Jason Taylor, during his loan spell at Rotherham United last season.
"The gaffer (Mark Yates) has brought in real quality and also some real character too," Harrad said.
"I know Jaybo (Taylor) from Rotherham and he's an established player.
"He will organise, get in everyone's faces and he can settle a game down when needed. He will grow as the games go by as well.
"We are all in it together and we want to push on now and stay in that top three."


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Just partition the HD, install MSDOS 3.11 and set it as the default boot. Make your 2nd partition nothing but randomized noise. Setup camera and prepare to send to AFV... Then carry an encrypted Flash drive and let it boot your OS of choice. Don't ever let the flash drive out of your sight. Be sure to scrub your laptop prior to reusing it once you are back home, or just throw it out.


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Twilight stars and fans flooded Westwood Village on Monday night for the Los Angeles premiere of New Moon. Everyone was waiting to see what the stars were wearing, and as usual, they didn't let us down!
PHOTOS: See Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Dakota Fanning And All Your Favorite Twilight Stars At The Los Angeles Premiere Of New Moon!
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My friend and her husband are very old and close friends of ours. They planned for a baby now she convieved for 2nd baby 7 weeks- her husband wants to abort because of financial reason. My friend doesn't want to because she wants 2nd baby and they discussed before planning. They both are right their ways. I am more towards the mom side . They are asking us how should I handle this ? (they are age 35 and 38)
Abortion ! what should I tell my friend ?
" For this child I prayed; And the Lord has granted me the�petition which I asked of him."
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Never play leapfrog with a unicorn.
My opinion to you might be to let your friends know that while you feel honored that they value your opion, this is really a personal decision that needs to be made between them. I would fear giving my opinion and, for whatever reason, that affecting our friendship in the future.
That said, I would say that most are not ever really financially ready for a child; one, two, three or ten! I also fear for them that if they really want more children, but wait until they are financially sound, it may become more difficult in the future to get pregnant...and here they already had this gift to bring another child into the world. For me, that would be a whole lot of guilt and sadness.
Me(29) DH(30)
★Married to the most handsome, amazing man I know ★Mommy to my sweet boy born 01.04.2010 ★
★ Tiny Turkey due 11.17.13 ★
I agree with both OP's. They are adults and the outcome of their actions is their responsibility and theirs alone. I have known relationships ruined because of being pushed to get an abortion. To give advice is a difficult thing they ask of you. I dont think there is ever a perfect time and even if you plan for it there will always be questions about the future and being ready, always fears...neither know the future.
Lollipop 1/6/10 & Gummy-bear 5/1/12
tell them not to abort.
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duper: 1.26.11!
trooper: 11.28.12!
back to back to back babies, baby!


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- News tagged "samsung"
Thursday, 5 Apr 2012
Samsung GT-I9300 Specs Revealed
PocketDroid obtained some information on the specs of the upcoming Samsung GT-I9300, which was once rumored to be the Galaxy S III. The GT-I9300 device will sport a 4-inch 720p HD AMOLED display, runs on Android 4.0 and is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core processor.
Samsung Galaxy S III Image Shows Up On May 22nd Press Invite
A new image of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III has started making its rounds on a couple of Korean websites, on a press invite that states May 22nd as the date of its official unveiling.
Samsung Galaxy S III with 4.65-inch Screen Now Being Tested?
A new report originating from South Korea reveals more details on the display specifications of the anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III. Another states that the flagship smartphone is now undergoing carrier tests which might take about two months.
Tuesday, 3 Apr 2012
Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 Launched
Measuring only 12.9mm thin and weighing a mere 860g, the 11.6-inch device runs on Windows 7 and is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor.
Samsung Display: Samsung Launches Display Panel Subsidiary
Samsung Electronics announces that its display panel subsidiary, Samsung Display, is now operational. Samsung's new business arm will focus on producing LCD and OLED panels with an estimated annual revenue of 30 trillion won.
Wednesday, 28 Mar 2012
Watch an Elephant Use a Samsung Galaxy Note
We know the Samsung Galaxy Note is huge. And apparently, it's a nice fit for an elephant, as seen in this viral video. Peter the Elephant even managed to draw a simple picture and take a self-portrait with the Galaxy Note.
Tuesday, 27 Mar 2012
Microsoft Apologizes to Winner of "Smoked by Windows Phone" Campaign
Microsoft apologized to the winner of its "Smoked by Windows Phone" campaign after suffering backlash for denying him his victory and rewards.
Monday, 26 Mar 2012
Galaxy Tab 11.6 Spotted in Samsung Exynos 5 Ad?
The unknown slate that appeared on Samsung's Exynos 5 advertisement might be the alleged 11.6-inch high resolution Galaxy Tab.
Thursday, 22 Mar 2012
List of Samsung Galaxy Devices Getting Android 4.0 Upgrade (Updated)
Samsung Electronics has announced on its website a list of Galaxy devices that are getting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy S II are first in line to receive the update in Q1 2012, followed by the rest of the Galaxy devices.
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012
Samsung Pushes Envelope for Higher Quality Content with Viki
Consumers will now be able to watch TV shows, movies, entertainment news, and more, on the Smart TV platform.


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PORTLAND -- With the price of gold at a record high and the economy in a downturn, the State of Oregon was warning consumers to watch out for scams when trying to sell precious metals.
This month, state inspectors are cracking down on gold buying establishments and making sure they're weighing by the rules.
On Wednesday, KGW Newschannel 8 tagged along with inspector Josh Nelson as he paid a visit to A North Portland pawn shop to check it s scale. It s a crack-down service customers like Shane Ashley said he appreciates.
He said, with the price of gold at about $1,200 an ounce right now, he decided to pawn some of his gold. The economy is tough, people need to pay their bills. That's why I do it. You basically got to do what you got to do to just make ends meet these days, said Ashley.
But as more people look to sell, not all businesses were following the rules, according to the state. So, to protect the consumer, inspectors with the Oregon Department of Agriculture s Measurement Standards Division were conducting scale tests.
The All that Glitters pawn shop passed the check with flying colors, but store manager Teresa Rohde says a lot of customers were coming to her after being grossly under-quoted by other businesses.
I actually had a gal come in with a ring with a tag on it saying $7 and she said, 'how much can I get for this?' and I said $126, she recalled.
The state had these tips for anyone wanting to sell gold:
- Make sure the buyer s scale has an approval sticker on it showing that it s been tested and licensed.
- Have the buyer weigh your items in plain sight so you can see for yourself how much they weigh.
- Steer clear of traveling buyers.
Someone who is just set up in some hotel room or in a back room somewhere is not necessarily on the up and up, added Nelson.


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Are in-house consultations on plan term interpretation, before a final appeal denial, privileged and confidential? NO says the Ninth Circuit…
Here's the attached case of Stephan v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America, __F.3d__, 2012 WL 3983767 (9th Cir. September 12, 2012) that highlights the point.
The case also shows that:
FACTS: Plaintiff Stephan earned $200,000 annually, plus a $300,000 guaranteed annual bonus. He became permanently disabled and a quadriplegic after a biking accident. His employer's long term disability plan was underwritten and administered by UNUM. The plan conferred discretion. Unum paid benefits using his monthly salary (and did not consider the bonus) in calculating the "basic monthly earnings" calculation.
Stephan claimed Unum should have included his annual bonus in the benefit calculations. His appeal was denied and he sued.
Stephan contended discretionary review should not apply because: (1) California Settlement Agreement with Unum and California rules ban discretionary review and (2) discretionary review is against public policy.
Stephan also sought discovery of internal memos between claims analysts and in-house counsel (before his final appeal) about how the insurance policy ought to be interpreted and whether the bonus ought to be considered as "monthly earnings."
District Court Held:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses.
1. Discretionary review applies and the Insurance Commissioner ban on discretionary language has no effect because:
2. Weighing Conflict—Bench Trial with Evidence Outside Record.
3. Discoverability of Internal Unum Documents with In-House Counsel Prior to Final Appeal are Not Privileged.
4. What is Gross Monthly Benefit? Include the bonus.
DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
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07 Sherco 510 called Holy Shit .450 Sherco called Bling .
13 Sherco 300i called The Bee's Knees .
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I knew it had to be something like that. We really weren't riding that fast, just continuous. Sorry to hear about the chain issue.
I will say, when you're used to riding a 650 and then you borrow someone's 350, if felt a little bit like cheating, in the hard stuff (and I'm glad). Kudos to Mike for the loaner.
I think Nile and I finished in about 11 hours, 30 minutes. 6:50 am to 6:20 pm
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GSL screwed with this post 09-18-2011 at 11:19 AM
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Anyone that invites you to ride these trails in the rain is not your friend. I would rather spend a day doing forced laps on Spruce Gultch than ride up the backside of 926 in the mud again.
Silverboy and I rolled in at 10 hours, 25 minutes total time. More bike pushing and picking up than I have ever done on a ride in my life. F-ing brutal. Luckily my wife let me out of our mountainbike plans today so there's a chance I may be able to resume normal body function within a week.
Fantastic group. Thanks for a great ride Shearboy.
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I think I will have to let memories fade a little before suggesting this ride again but i wouldn't mind another crack at it if things dry right out soon but just not today.
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Left Moody at 6:50am just before everyone got going so that I could take my time getting up Donner and let everyone catch up with me. Halfway up or so, Will (GSL) catches me and I figured the rest of the group would be coming by soon. He and I plug our way up and over the top and with that end up pairing up for the day.
With so much hard trail to cover, our breaks were short and we just kept moving trying to keep a steady pace. After riding down the Rowdy Section with ease Will comments that he wishes he had ridden his 650. We get to Rustic and take a snack break and fill up the Camel back. Nobody shows up, so we take off for Seven mile and bounce our way up to the top. We found our way through the maze to the beginning of Swamp Creek and waste no time getting started. It's been drizzling on us on and off for most of this time and everything is a little wet. The crux of Swamp creek was slick, but we make it through though I as always took the wrong line through the tree roots and struggle to pick the bike up and get going again.
We bounce our way up the 517 trail and find Killpecker and head off. It seems we are covering ground with ease and before I know it we are at Deadman and ready for a lunch break. We hang out eating, chatting, and cooling down rapidly as the temperature was not very warm. Time to get moving again.
Heading back goes prety well. We run into everyone at the steps on Killpecker. With a short hello and making our way by each other, we are back in the groove and making good time on getting out. Then back to Swamp creek which seemed easier going this direction. Will starts to worry about gas, so begins to conserve by shutting off the bike on the downhills. We made it down Seven mile with little trouble and back to Rustic for another snack and a bit of gas.
I start to think that this is going really well and we should be able to get back in no time. I'm really tired, but feeling good and only slightly worried about heading up the Rowdy section because of it's reputation.
Jackets on for the road ride down, we haead off and take it easy on the highway. My arms are a bit pumped, so I try my best to shake them out and get some life back in on the easy road section. Back up Pingree and on to Monument which felt good and flowed nicely. This is starting to look pretty good.
We head up back toward the ranger station to start Donner. The lower section goes great, I had to walk my bike around the switchbacks, but managed not to drop it and get through. Now we are staring the beast in the eyes and I'm not feeling too good about what is to come.
The Rowdy Section! I've always ridden around this section on the way back so this would be my first try at it going uphill. Going downhill is no trouble at all and has always given me a false sense that it's not really that bad. Well it goes bad right out the gate. The rocks are greased up with mud and water and my rear wheel seems to have no traction at all. I get the front over each obstacle only to have the rear spin out and slide sideways dumping me over. After about the fiftieth time, I am completely worn down and can barley pick my bike up anymore. Will is having the same problems, but somehow muscling his way through and managing to keep the bike upright. I watch and envy his progress while I sit next to my bike laying on it's side. I curse everything and start debating turning around and heading back down to ride around. Will keeps encouraging me and helps me to get out of several jambs which is taking it's toll on him as well.
Video here http://youtu.be/Y01_utR0DTs
I managed to flip the bike off the trail after airdabbing on the low side of the hill and take a nice tumble into the trees below. The bike is a ways down off the trail and dragging it back up was a brutal feat. Somewhere in this mess I see Silverboy down below and gaining on us. I'm defeated and keep waiting for him to go by. But he keeps dissapearing and never seems to make any progress on me. This helps me in the fact that I at least know that I'm not the only one having epic difficulty on this.
A little further up I see two wheels sticking straight up in the air and Will has done the same thing and flipped over off some stupid rock. We get his bike back on trail and now I'm freaked out about doing the same thing once again. I swear that the first half of this section is flat and no trouble, but it never seems to show up. We are making progress in several feet increments and each time I look up it just keeps going.
I decided that I would get though with Will's help, but would not go on after it and hold things up any more. I figured I'd bail out at the road and skip the last section up over Donner. I say something about this to Will who politely shrugs it off. After hours of this, and one helpful ride up by Will, we find the top and spit out at the road.
We take a much needed break and Will shares some of his awesome homemade powerbar bread with me and somehow gets me to want to finish the whole thing. I'm beat down like never before, but I know this is the easy way up Donner and the countless times I've been on it make me feel that I can do it. Silverboy and Tumpco make it out of the hell from behind and chat with us briefly before taking off to make short work of the last bit of trail. We get going and follow behind.
Riding up Donner was going well for me. In fact it actually felt easy and a relief after the monumental effort getting up the Rowdy section. My bike kept overheating and blowing steam out everywhere, so I had to take several breaks to cool things down. I wasn't complaing about the default breaks. The top came right away and waisting no time, we began our final downhill. I made my way slowly down and did my best to keep the bike upright. I feared that I could not pick it back up if I dropped it. I picked my way through the tough sections and managed to keep things up and on two wheels. It was agonizing, but we made it down and out with only the final road and Moody hill to complete. I found a little reserve and managed to glide down the road with ease. I tried to keep the speed down because I didn't want anything to go bad at this point. I thought to myself if I get a flat tire, I'm gonna ride it flat back to the truck. I could tell the poor suspension on Will's bike was taking it's toll on him. Going down Moody was a blur and before I knew it I was back at the parking area. I think Will said something about it being 6:15pm and 11.15 hours. But I may be wrong on that, I was not comprehending much at that point.
Great ride, Will carried me through to the end and I owe him big time for that.
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Here are the guys checking out my fancy new thumb brake system .
Lesson for me , don't install new shit the night before a big ride !
The system itself worked well up until the old master cylinder that I had to swap in failed in the seals and all fluid disappeared leaving me with no rear brake at all for most of the ride .
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07 Sherco 510 called Holy Shit .450 Sherco called Bling .
13 Sherco 300i called The Bee's Knees .
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Top of Donner on the way out , making great time and everyone feel great.
We picked up a straggler on the way through Monument Gulch and Jeff stuck with us the rest of the ride.
We completed the first part out to the end of Killpecker in fine time with no issues and plenty of stops for drinks chats and ciggies , no pressure just great riding , swapping leading and helping each other all the time , really fun stuff.
Ray had a nasty get off coming down a very wet Swamp Creek and banged himself up pretty well but rode on with us till we started back on Donner then elected to head out because his knee was shit .
Start of the Rowdy looks very innocent don't it?
I think this look from Cameron at the end of this says a lot .
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13 Sherco 300i called The Bee's Knees .
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Start of Donner
Start of Rowdy Section, going down
First break at Rustic
Swamp Creek Cutoff, start
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somewhere on swampcreek or was it Killpecker? Dunno
Half way there, turnaround at Deadman. Lunch break and then back at it again.
Run into everyone on Killpecker step
Coming out of swampcreek
A little splash of gas at Rustic
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Will on the Donner switchbacks
My bike spent a lot of time laying down and resting
And a little time tree hugging
The off the bike method
Does this s%&# ever end?
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Location: Fort Collins
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Let me get the whining out of the way first.
I can't remember ever having been this whipped after a ride. Going up the Rowdy section after a rain was far harder than any other trail I have ever done. This includes the Hell 'n Back rides, several MOARs, and Spruce Gulch. Difficulty was compounded by minimal time in the gym over the last 2 months, lack of sleep, and having recently spent three weeks at sea level.
"Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
This was going to be the first time I had ridden my 300 in more than two months. The last time the bike had been ridden was by a friend when we were doing trail clearing on the 4th of July weekend. I should have gone over the bike more carefully. The first time I hit the front brake, I discovered the bent rotor. The 300 is going to be placed into dry dock for a long overdue maintenance regime.
At O'dark thirty, I swung by GSL's place and we pushed "The Loner" into my van. We were on schedule for a 7am departure when we parked at Moody Hill.
West Nile (aka sand bagger) had arrived early, having set his sights on getting the hole shot. I'm pretty sure that his intention was to sprinkle mud and grease over all of rocks and roots that had been washed off by a couple days of rain. GSL took off shortly after Nile, with the weak excuse of "I've never ridden this bike and need to get familiar with it".
I headed out by myself at 0700. I arrived at the Sheep Creek bridge to find Crash waiting for his team mates Shearboy and Pariahtize. I had expected to find GSL waiting for me by now. I chatted with Ray for 10 minutes or so and he shared James Giant Peach with me. Yum!
Back underway, I did Donner non-stop. No GSL at the summit, so I pressed on.
As I started up Monument Gulch, I thought I missed a shift when the engine suddenly revved. After stabbing at the shift lever a few times, I knew what I would find. No chain. Looking back, it was laying on the ground 50' behind me. It had spit out the master link. I laid the bike down and proceeded to dig thru my tools for a spare master link. For decades, I have carried two spares. All I could find was one of them, with only 1 o-ring present. After scouring the ground near the chain, I found one more O-ring. Using a bottle of 2-stroke oil and a pine needle, I lubed up the link before putting the clip into place.
I was just wrapping up when Crash, Shearboy, and Pariahtize showed up. Claiming Lost Boy status, I begged and pleaded into a slot with their group.
Knowing that the gas station at Rustic can often run out of fuel, we decided to top off on our way Out, rather than risking no gas on the way Back. After that, it was a quick run up 7-mile and into Swamp Creek.
The crux at Swamp Creek was the most slippery I had seen it in the 20+ years I have been riding here. I place the blame where it firmly belongs - with Nile and Will. The big rock slab you needed to climb was easily as slick as ice. You couldn't even walk up it.
We pushed pulled and dragged all 4 bikes thru, then proceeded onto the Root Garden, where more carnage ensued. Ray picked the perfect line & roosted through with nary a dab.
Cam thought he had destroyed his front brake when the caliper smacked into a rock. As it turns out, all he had done was push in the caliber pistons. After several lever pumps, the brake came back to life.
While waiting at the root garden, I took a few shots of flowery shit. It won't be long before the wilted remnants are buried under snow.
We were stopped at the bottom of Killpecker when Thumpco and Silverboy showed up. They brought the rain with them. It had been drizzling sporadically throughout the day. Now the rain began in earnest. Weather on top of Cameron pass looked dark and grim. By the end of the day, I was thinking that riding Green Ridge all day in the rain would have been a better idea than this retarded adventure.
At one point on Swamp Creek, Ray pulled up with a helmet full of soil and vegetative matter. That magnitude 6.5 earthquake I had felt was Ray hitting the ground after a root snake rudely yanked his front wheel out from under him. By the time we reached Rustic again, he was at a level 8 on the gimp scale. It was clear he wouldn't be finishing the ride.
When I went to park my bike at the Swamp Creek crux, I discovered a missing subframe bolt. The same bolt also held the top of the kickstand mounting bracket. I rummaged through my spare bolts and found something to stick in. This was definitely one of those days where I was glad I carried all of this extra crap with me.
By the time we got to the bottom of the Rowdy section, the weather had lifted. Unfortunately, the hygroscopic nature of tree roots assures that they will remain slippery for a couple of weeks after a rain. There was more pushing, pulling, dragging and bike spills than I've ever seen. I think this was Cameron's last ride on his rear knobby. It had plenty of tread, but wouldn't hook up on anything slick.
Video of Shearboy getting hung up.
Shearboy managed to fall over and slide backwards, ending up with a tree between his rear tire and fender, and another tree right in front of his headlight. Any fewer than three guys, and it would have been nearly impossible to extract his bike without cutting down a tree, or disassembling his bike. I missed that photo-op, but here's another Shearboy bike nap picture.
I took one bad spill. I had just launched the bike up a ledge. After a heroic air dab, the bike tipped and I was sent tumbling back down the rock pile. All three of us tipped at the same spot.
After popping out the top, Pariahtize did a personal celebration.
A tough trail like this makes normally hard trails seem like a highway. We all had an easy time getting up and over Donner. The evening shadows were getting long. I finally turned on my headlight for the last mile down Moody Hill.
Every muscle in my body ached at this point. When I got home, it was all I could do to keep my eyes open long enough to shovel some food down my throat, grab a shower, and crawl moaning into bed. It seemed like a good idea to have Paula rub some muscle cream onto my sore spots. That would have been from my ankles up to my chin. I loaded up on water and electrolytes to ward off the nighttime cramps.
It didn't work.
Two hours after going to bed, I swung my legs to the floor to head to the bathroom. My legs had different ideas. When the inside of one thigh decided to lock up in a burning cramp, the other leg decided to join in. I sat sprawled on the edge of the bed, bent over, while Paula fed me Tums and a muscle relaxant. While waiting for them to kick in, I sat propped in an awkward position that minimized the pain.
After 12 hours of sleep, and prescription coffee for breakfast, I'm feeling half human again.
I can't wait for next year.
We don't stop riding because we get old, we get old because we stop riding.
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FANTASTIC! I love "death march" stories that end well!
I'm so bummed I missed it this year. Next year will be a "must".
Great work everyone!
Namasté, bitches!
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EPIC!!!!!!!!! And you guys do this for fun right?
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you guys be...
NUCKING FUTS!! great report and pics tho!
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