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Big improvements will be coming to Apple Watch apps later this year, Apple SVP of Operations Jeff Williams revealed during an interview at the Code Conference. In the current version of the Watch OS software, apps need to run on the iPhone rather than the watch itself, which puts a serious damper on performance.

However, that will change this fall, Williams said, when native watch apps are finally made possible…

Unlike current watch apps, native apps will run directly on the watch, increasing performance and allowing them to run even while the iPhone paired with the watch is dead or out of range. Developers will be able to start work on their native apps as soon as next month.

Williams revealed that Apple will be releasing a software development kit to enable creation of native watch apps during its Worldwide Developer Conference which starts on June 8th. The company is also expected to unveil the next-generations of its OS X and iOS operating systems, which will likely debut in the fall, so it's safe to say that these updates will be part of iOS 9.

The native watch SDK will be able to tap directly into the hardware's sensors and Digital Crown. He provided an example of the Strava running and cycling application being able to use the watch's sensors rather than relying on the iPhone's.

Games will also be able to run right on the watch, providing a big increase in performance and enabling new types of games to be created.

The executive also called cars "the ultimate mobile device," giving a not-so-subtle wink at hints that Apple is currently working on a car of its own for release in 2020 under the name "Project Titan." Of course, Williams simply played this off as a reference to the existing CarPlay software in iOS 8.

Several other key features are currently being planned for iOS 9 and OS X 10.11, including a new "personal assistant" feature with a limited Siri API, a Beats Music-based streaming service, a refreshed UI featuring a new font, improved security features, a new iOS keyboard along with improvements to its messaging system, split-screen multitasking on the iPad, and a new app for managing HomeKit devices.

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Happy Hour Podcast 016 | Fresh details on iOS 9, OS X 10....

WWDC is right around the corner, and you can definitely expect some interesting changes with iOS 9 and OS X 10.11. This week we discuss some of those changes, along with some new features for the next iPhone. Also, it looks like Jony Ive has moved on from his position as Senior Vice President of Design at Apple. What is he up to now? The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed…

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Here's what we discussed in this episode:

Apple'splanned iOS 9 'Home' app uses virtual rooms to manage HomeKit accessories

Appleplans to refresh iOS 9, OS X 10.11 using new Apple Watch font

Futureof iPad: Dual-app viewing mode, then J98/J99 'iPad Pros,' multi-user support

GoldApple Watch Editions arrive for regular customers with new box, booklet, gold pairing screen

JonyIve promoted to 'Chief Design Officer,' handing off managerial duties July 1st [Tim Cook Memo]

WhatJony Ive's 'promotion' to Chief Design Officer really means

Opinion:Should AAPL stockholders be worried about Jony Ive's more backseat role?

iOS9 supports 'iPhone 6S' Force Touch, may enhance iMessage, Keyboard & Apple Pay

iOS9 & OS X 10.11 to bring 'quality' focus, smaller apps, Rootless security, legacy iPhone/iPad support

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iOS 9 to Gain New 'Proactive' Lifestyle Managemen...
Proactive will reportedly function as a search feature that's built deeply into iOS, replacing the existing Spotlight search menu (shown to the right). It may be accessed either from the top of the screen home screen as Spotlight is, or from the left of the home screen. Taking advantage of several Apple acquisitions like Spotsetter and Cue, Proactive is positioned as a lifestyle management tool.
Proactive is said to include a dedicated search bar much like Spotlight, so the design will be instantly familiar to iOS users, and it will continue to allow searches for email content, apps, music, and more. Below the search bar, a new user interface will display unique content from apps, Contacts, and Maps, providing easily accessible information to help iOS users navigate through their daily activities.
Proactive is able to integrate with third-party apps as well, and it will learn which apps to display based on usage habits. Someone who checks their email right after waking up might have the email app displayed on the screen for quick access, while someone who makes a phone call at a regular time might see the Phone app pop up. Around dinner time, the feature may display restaurant suggestions and ratings for nearby eateries.
For example, if a user has a flight listed in her Calendar application and a boarding pass stored in Passbook, a bubble within the new Proactive screen will appear around flight time to provide quick access to the boarding pass. If a user has a calendar appointment coming up, a map view could appear with an estimated arrival time, directions, and a time to leave indicator based on traffic. Proactive will also be able to trigger push notifications to help the user avoid missing calendar events. Even with these new notifications, however, the existing Notification Center apparently isn't likely to see major changes.
Maps will be an important part of Proactive, helping people navigate through their days with quick access to routes and information on the places they need to be. Maps is said to be gaining transit routing features in iOS 9, and it may also be updated with a revamped in-house Points of Interest system that includes an augmented reality view for local listings and a feature called "Browse Around Me."
With the augmented reality feature, which may or may not be ready for iOS 9, a user will potentially be able to hold up an iPhone, point it at a location on the street, and see information about the location. Pointed at a restaurant, Maps might display a menu. Pointed at a street, Maps would show the businesses located there with a virtual outline of each store. "Browse Around Me," meanwhile, is a simpler feature that may show all local points of interest on an overhead map.
Apple's upcoming Proactive feature will integrate with third-party apps, and in iOS 9, developers may be able to access a limited Siri API called "Breadcrumbs." This feature will let Proactive and Siri index apps, but full Siri access will not be permitted due to privacy concerns.
Today's report warns that the above mentioned features might not make it into iOS 9, or that the features listed above could be introduced as scaled-down enhancements that will improve over time.
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CBS boss Les Moonves again acknowledges Apple's 'new skin...
At a Re/Code event today where Apple's Jeff Williams is currently speaking, CBS's Les Moonves told the audience that he's also speaking to Apple…about a TV deal.
Typically the #1 rule about negotiating deals with Apple is that you don't talk about negotiating deals with Apple, but at this point the Apple TV needs network support more than the networks need Apple TV.
CBS CEO Les Moonves says his network will "probably" sign a deal with Apple to carry his network. "We're very excited about it," he told Kara Swisher at the Code Conference Wednesday morning. Moonves said that he met with Apple media boss Eddy Cue last week to discuss Apple's plans, as part of an "ongoing conversation."
Moonves compared the service to other "skinny bundles" and said he's not sure "how long it would take to hammer out a deal or when Apple would launch its service." The main negotiating point? "Money.""
The funny thing is, Apple and Moonves have been at this for YEARS. It was the same story in 2012, except Mooneves was negotiating with Steve Jobs at the time and spilling the beans over an earnings call. From today:
"Apple TV is trying to change the universe," Moonves said, by offering a smaller bundle of TV networks, delivered over the Web, than pay TV providers traditionally sell. Moonves said Apple's effort was similar to ones that have already launched from Dish Network's Sling and Sony's Vue.
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CBS CEO Les Moonves speaks with Kara Swisher at Code Conference (Re/code)
Moonves confirmed that he met with Apple senior executive Eddy Cue last week to discuss the plans, as part of an "ongoing conversation" about the upcoming streaming TV service, but said he does not know when the service will launch. The service has been rumored to be unveiled at WWDC next month, but Apple's efforts to include local programming could delay the announcement until later this year.
Apple's web-based TV service for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and other devices is expected to deliver a lightweight package of about 25 channels for between $30 to $40 per month, anchored by popular networks such as ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN and FX. The service is expected to be available in the United States this September if Apple can secure content agreements in time.
"Apple TV is trying to change the universe," Moonves said, by offering a smaller bundle of TV networks, delivered over the Web, than pay TV providers traditionally sell. Moonves said Apple's effort was similar to ones that have already launched from Dish Network's Sling and Sony's Vue.
"I think the age of the 200 channel universe is slowly dying," Moonves said. "The good news for us, is any one of those groups will need CBS," adding that his network will get a bigger proportion of whatever revenues those "skinny bundles" generate than it does in traditional packages.
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Beware of the text message that crashes iPhones

There's yet another iOS bug that causes Apple devices to crash when they receive text messages containing a string of special characters. With further finessing, the same exploit may be able to attack Macs, since OS X is also unable to process the same combination of characters, which are technically known as glyphs.

The menacing combination of ASCII and unicode-basedcharacters looks like this:

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According to people investigatingthe bug on reddit, the text causes iPhones running multiple versions of iOS to promptly crash. A flurry of Twitter users, angry that their devices fell victim to text messages, indicates that the bug is causing problems. Apple will almost certainly issue a fix. In the meantime, users can protect themselves against the nuisance text by going to system settings, navigating to Notifications>Messages>Show Previews, and turning it to off.

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Apple's 'Proactive' to take on Google Now with deep iOS 9...

After several years of quiet development, Apple is readying a major new iOS initiative codenamed "Proactive," which will leverage Siri, Contacts, Calendar, Passbook, and third-party apps to create a viable competitor to Google Now for Androiddevices. Like Google Now, Proactive will automatically provide timely information based on the user's data and device usage patterns, but will respect the user's privacy preferences, according to sources familiar with Apple's plans.

As an evolution of iOS's Spotlight search feature, Proactive is the fruit of a long-term initiative that involved the acquisition of small app developers, and integration of core iOS apps. It will also work with Apple's Maps application to display personally relevant points of interest using an augmented reality interface, and integrate with a third-party Siri API codenamed "Breadcrumbs"…

How Spotlight Will Become A Google Now Rival

Apple began to lay the groundwork for Proactive with its acquisitionof a personal assistant app called Cue in 2013, seeking to relevantly broaden iOS's Spotlight and Safari search results. iOS 8's ability to display Wikipedia Search results within Spotlight was the first taste of the Proactive initiative, and was partially designed to reduce iOS's search reliance on Google. Sources say that Apple's internal iOS usage metrics indicate that Google clicks have indeed fallen since iOS 8's release last fall.

Now Apple wants to take Proactive to the next level, and it may do so with iOS 9's introduction at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8. While Apple has positioned Siri as an "intelligent personal assistant" since the fall 2011 launch of the iPhone 4S, Proactive will go much further to integrate with your data. To begin with, Proactive will become a new layer within the iOS operating system, replacing the pulldown Spotlight menu currently found on the iOS Home screen.

Interestingly, Proactive will be found to the left of the first Home screen, just as Spotlight was prior to iOS 7's major redesign. According to sources, Apple's usage metrics for iOS suggest that Spotlight is not used as frequently as it could be because it is hidden above the Home screen without any indication of its location. Adding the feature back to the left of the Home screen will presumably boost usage, and consequently, take searches away from Google's window within Safari. Sources note that some builds of iOS 9 allow Proactive to be accessed both with pulldown and left-of-Home screen gestures, so it's possible that pulldown Spotlight-style access will be retained.

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Within the new Proactive screen, users will have a dedicated Search Bar at the top to access the established features of Spotlight: users will still be able to search for names, launch apps, and find audio tracks. Sources indicate that Proactive will include a greater emphasis on displaying news stories as search results, and will more reliably display news results when you search for information, including news on current topics and famous people.

Below the search bar will sit a new user interface that automatically populates with content based around three key parts of iOS: Apps, Contacts, and Maps, effectively a considerably upgraded version of Siri's existing "digital assistant" functionality. For example, if a user has a flight listed in her Calendar application and a boarding pass stored in Passbook, a bubble within the new Proactive screen will appear around flight time to provide quick access to the boarding pass. If a user has a calendar appointment coming up, a map view could appear with an estimated arrival time, directions, and a time to leave indicator based on traffic. Proactive will also be able to trigger push notifications to help the user avoid missing calendar events. Even with these new notifications, however, the existing Notification Center apparently isn't likely to see major changes.

Beyond Calendar integration, the feature will be able to integrate with commonly used apps. For example, if an iPhone user typically opens the Facebook app when he wakes up around 9AM, a button to access Facebook will start to appear for the user around 9AM. If the user calls his mother every Tuesday at 5PM, a bubble to "Call Mom" could appear around that time every Tuesday. As this feature integrates deeply with a user's contact list, it is likely that the Recent Contacts menu introduced to the top of the Multitasking pane in iOS 8 will be relocated to Proactive's interface. Lastly, Proactive will be able to display restaurant suggestions and ratings around breakfast, lunch, and dinner times in Proactive, changing based on the user's location. Some of these features come from Apple'sacquisition of Spotsetter, a social-based search engine company founded by ex-Google Maps engineer Stephen Tse and Jonny Lee.

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Yelp's Monocle feature

Augmented Reality Maps, Browse Around Me

Beyond the new Spotlight interface, improvements to Maps will be a focal point for the Proactive initiative. In addition to a newpublic transportation service for bus, train, and subway routes, Apple is overhauling its Points of Interest (POI) system for the iOS Apple Maps application. While sources say Apple has explored new or expanded deals with Foursquare, Yelp, and Nokia's HERE, the company ultimately decided to build its own new POI system for Proactive. Apple has developed a pair of new features around the POI system: an augmented reality view for local listings, as well as a feature dubbed "Browse Around Me."

The augmented reality feature allows a user to hold up her iPhone in the Maps application, and point her camera toward a particular business or an area. Pointed towards a cafe, for example, the screen could show a virtual view of menu items or daily specials. If the user points her phone toward a street, a virtual outline of local businesses, restaurants, shopping stores, or coffee shops could appear. As a separate feature, the Browse Around Me button could simply show points of interest on an overhead map that are more tailored to previous searches and user preferences, a less flashy version of the augmented reality feature that's similarto what Spotsetter was offering prior to its acquisition. Apple may choose to solely ship the Browse Around Me feature in iOS 9 and hold back the more extravagant augmented reality feature until later, the sources warned.

In order to develop this enhanced version of Maps into a small revenue source, Apple considered specifically highlighting points-of-interest that support Apple Pay transactions. However, this feature was cancelled amid development, according to a source with knowledge of the decision. Reports published during the initial launch of Apple Pay indicatedthat Apple takes 0.15% of every Apple Pay transaction conducted via an iPhone or Apple Watch.

"Breadcrumbs:" A Limited Siri API To Address User Privacy Concerns

Apple does not want to launch Proactive solely with support for its own apps and data. According to sources, Apple is preparing to allow developers to integrate their applications into both iOS's search results and Siri, which has been redesignedto be more colorful in iOS 9, akin to its Apple Watch interface. While Apple has worked on a full Siri API that lets Siri access third-party app content, sources say the company is more likely to introduce a scaled-down service for developers codenamed "Breadcrumbs." The decision is apparently based on a concern that a deeply integrated Siri will misinterpret words or contexts, sending personal data to the wrong third-party apps, and creating privacy issues, according to the sources.

Breadcrumbs allows Proactive and Siri to index parts of apps that have recently been accessed, and is apparently similar to the AppIndexing feature Google announced previously for Android, and today for iOS. For instance, if a user typically watches certain genres of movies in the Netflix app, the ability to launch that particular section in the Netflix app could be opened by Siri. Eventually, Apple hopes to release a full Siri API for developers, but the company will not do so until all potential privacy concerns are sorted out. As one source said, "Apple's talk about user-privacy is not marketing, it is core to [Apple's] product development process."

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Executives Mixed on Rollout

While all of the aforementioned features are far into development, none of them as described are a lock for iOS 9.0 due to Apple's newfocus on maintaining (and improving) quality in iOS and OS X. According to sources, Vice President of Product Management for iOS and OS X Kim Vorrath has been reluctant to launch the new Proactive initiative with such an ambitious set of features.

Apple would rather launch scaled down incarnations of the aforementioned enhancements and then improve the feature over time, according to the sources. Nonetheless, these features are currently in development within Apple's Software Engineering department, and the scale at which they launch will become clear at Apple's June 8th Worldwide Developers Conference kickoff keynote. Sources indicate that Apple's marketing department will determine whether the features are launched under the Proactive umbrella name, or described as upgrades to existing features such as Spotlight, Maps, Contacts, Calendars, and Siri.

In addition to developing its new Proactive features, Apple is working on a series of other updates for iOS 9. As we have reported, Apple is developing a newstreaming music service based on its acquisition of Beats Electronics, a new Home app for managing home automation accessories, a refreshed look for iPhones and iPads with the new San Francisco typeface, new security and optimization features, iPad split-screen apps, a new keyboard, and iMessage improvements.

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Pixelmator for the iPhone launching tomorrow, we go hands on

Pixelmator is releasing an update to its iOS app tomorrow, making the app available on the iPhonefor the first time ($4.99). The universal app means you can buy once and download Pixelmator on both iPad and iPhone. Existing iOS users of the app naturally get the iPhone version for free as an update. The new version also brings the Distort tools, like warp brushes, to the iOS app for the first time.

Pixelmator for iPhone works very similarly to the iPad version but scaled down for the smaller canvas. Youcan read our full review of the iPad app from last year. Rather than popover panels, selecting an action opens full-width menus encapsulating options. This is a necessary concession for the size of the display.

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Even on an iPhone 6, there just isn't the room to have the same freedom as with an iPad or Mac. Although the Pixelmator team has done a good job of porting the app, I still find it painful to get anything done due to the lack of screen real estate. There are too many taps and too many contextual menus required to get anything done. Although every feature of the iPad app is present here, it's generally a lot more frustrating to use.

Cropping is fast, but you don't need Pixelmator to make nice crops and filters. The built-in Photos app already offers good, basic, editing tools for such purposes.

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In landscape, the experience is a bit better due to the improved aspect ratio. You can drag out a view of the current layers in the image by swiping from the left edge. In landscape, Pixelmator for iPhone feels very similar to Keynote, but obviously its a layer stack and image preview rather than a slide deck. In landscape, tools windows use the elongated width to reflow controls into a long toolbar which helps with usability.

However, you still suffer the same modality problems brought about by the lack of screen space. It takes too many taps to do anything and it's prone to misclicks on toolbar buttons. During my testing, I had to use the Undo feature on several occasions to remedy these inadvertent scribbles.

If you are downloading Pixelmator for iPhone as a standalone image-editor, then you should reconsider. Although it is possible to do some more serious editing (such as using the Retouch tool to eliminate small objects from a scene), you'll get annoyed with the experience.

The best way to use Pixelmator for iPhone is as an accessory to the iPad and Mac apps, using iCloud to sync documents and apply final/quick adjustments to projects on-the-go with the phone. It is akin to the utility of Apple's iWork apps on the iPhone. They serve as nice conveniences to continue working on documents created on the Mac or iPad.

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The distort tools work as you would expect — and to be clear — appear on both the iPhone and iPad versions. The Mac app has had these features for some time. Pick a warp, bump or twirl and then just trace over the image with your finger to apply the effects. Pixelmator uses a Metal rendering stack for optimum performance.

You can download Pixelmatorfor iPhone and iPad from the App Store for $4.99. Pixelmator for Mac is also available in the Mac App Store for $29.99. Pixelmator only needs an Apple Watch app to round out the suite …

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amazing audio clip, Brian.
however, in line with Joe, it seems to me that on balance the (suppposed) regulators are at least as much to blame as the deregulators for this mess.
what seems to be lost in the rush to denounce Reagonomics is that since 1980 the US economy has FAR outpaced those of much-more-regulated Western Europe and Japan.
in 1987, the Nikkei was around 40,000 and the Dow, pre-Black Monday of that year, was around 2200. in spite of everything that's happened, the Dow is still over 10,000, and the Nikkei is just over 11,000.
imo, more overall context is in order.
Why are you waiting until next week to broadcast excerpts from the 2003 hearing in which Administration representatives practically begged for more government oversight on the banks and were shot down, almost vehemently, by Chuck Schumer, Maxine Waters and Barney Frank? These have been playing on several other radio stations for over a week now! (I also see little, if any, mention of them in the New York Times.) Is everyone at NPR waiting until after at least the third debate so that Mr. Obama can avoid, for as long as possible, having to answer some very embarrassing questions about members of his own party? Perhaps not, but inquiring minds want to know.
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Unbeatable Central Location! : This charming flat is centrally located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood. Just blocks from several of San Francisco's distinctive neighborhoods, including Union Square (world class shopping), trendy boutiques, antique stores and cafes of Fillmore Street, Union Street, Polk Street, Japantown, Hayes Valley and Pacific Heights. 25 minute walk to waterfront attractions (Pier 39 & Fisherman's Wharf) & financial district.
All conveniences and attractions nearby!: From here, walk to dozens of world class and ethnic restaurants of all types, music clubs, bars, symphony and opera. Public transportation steps away will whisk you the beach, Golden Gate park, AT&T Park, and virtually any other attraction in the City and beyond. Walgreens drug store 1 block away, full grocery store 5 blocks away, ATM, easy freeway access, private garage parking.
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Deborah Odier purchased this condo in 1997
This flat is located in an ideal location in the city. While many homes are scattered in many distant neighborhoods, this flat is smack dab in the heart of the city. Walk to the cable car, walk to Union Square, feel the bustle of the city in every direction, catch a cab outside the door, jump on a bus line across the street, eateries in every direction. You won't be disappointed by this true SF city experience.
And the flats are beautiful, spacious, with the right rooms in the right spot. We haven't turned the dining room into a 'bedroom'. And, there is a deeded parking spot. What more can you ask for?
Location- Quality of furnishings, Parking, 3 true bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms.
We really enjoyed the time we spent at 1408 Post St.......you put a lot of thought into redoing it and we felt very comfortable there. We loved San Francisco and would certainly stay with you again if we return................Marguerite Southard
Our family stayed a week in San Francisco and this house was one of many highlights. It was centrally located, close to many neighborhoods, attractions and public transportation. It was in a quiet neighborhood near Japantown. We rented a car so it was nice to have a garage. The house was well-appointed, comfortable and clean. It looked just as the pictures show. Our instructions were clear and we had no issues.
We were a group of six sharing the condo. The condo was very clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, and well supplied with towels, dishes, etc. for our stay. The property was just as listed in VRBO. All the instructions in the lease and at the condo were very clear and we had no issues that required us calling the owners, but the lease did have the contact information should there be any questions, problems, or supplies needed. The neighborhood was quiet and within walking distance to a variety of restauants and Japantown. We chose to rent a vehicle since the condo had a garage, but there was public transportation within a block or two to get you anywhere you wanted to go. Union Square, Chinatown, Little Italy at North Beach, Firsherman's Wharf, Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square are all within a 10-15 minute drive. We were told the weather in San Francisco is great this time of the year, and it was. We enjoyed our San Francisco stay at this condo and would recommend it, or go back ourselves.
We arrived in San Francisco with our four children ready to take on the city...this Victorian Flat was just the perfect spot for us. We walked everywhere - to a Giants game - to the waterfront - to Lombard Street. It is close to restaurants and a Safeway! Our stay could not have gone any better...everything was super clean and beautifully appointed.
Group of friends visited San Francisco and stayed at this nicely maintained rental property accurately reflected in photos. Very comfortable bedding. Quiet street; easily accessible public transportation. So much to see in San Francisco area didn't get to really spend much time in the flat.
We truly enjoyed our one week stay in this beautiful Victorian. The atmosphere of the home was tasteful and comfortable, and it was wonderful to come 'home' after a long day of sightseeing! We traveled with another couple, and there was plenty of room to spread out and relax. The kitchen area and small dining area was especially inviting with wonderful lighting, and the small outdoor patio. (2 more chairs on the patio would have been perfect!) The location is fantastic for exploring the City- walking, bus, or taxi, and loved being so close to the Fillmore Street Shopping and Cafes! (Loved knowing that we had our car tucked safely in the garage, but not really needed to get around. The inclusion of the parking was very convenient and cost effective!) Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was fun pretending to live in SF if only for a week!
I doubt there could be a better place to stay for a week in San Francisco: all the charm of a Victorian home with great, luxurious finishes and all the latest conveniences, electronics, and gadgets. And, it's in a great location: a couple of blocks to a bus stop, and within minutes, you're anywhere you want to be. Search "VRBO - Celebrating Themeless Discontinuity" for some great pictures and commentary for this great place. Now the "but." Don't use the garbage disposer! We should have known better because the renter notes included a warning not to put unusual things like egg shells in the disposer. A moderate amount of cooked broccoli did it in, so we had to pay for a plumber's visit.
This Luxurious, fully appointed, Victorian flat is conveniently located in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, central to all attractions, neighborhoods and restaurants. Virtually the entire City is within a 5 to 30 minute walk of the unit, including the waterfront (Fisherman's Wharf & Pier 39), symphony, opera, Union Square (world class shopping), the financial district, Fillmore Street, Union Street, Hayes Valley, Nob Hill, Russian Hill and North Beach, just to name a few. Public transportation just steps away will whisk you anywhere you don't want to walk, including the beach and Golden Gate park.
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3 Great E-Cigarette Starter Kits
In the world of vaping, electronic cigarettes come in the form of many shapes, sizes, colours and with many features. It's almost impossible to make a decision of which to buy without any prior experience in the industry – it's hard work, really.
A great e-cigarette starter kit is one which offers good value for money whilst also being of a very high quality offering an unrivalled taste quality. Cheap isn't an option!
E-Cig Starter Kits
You can't afford to look at e-cigarettes as a cost that needs to be kept down. This is your health we're talking about – low quality products come with all sorts of risks like exploding, poor taste quality and other things I'd rather not have to think about.
Always read reviews before making a purchase and, if possible, air on the side of caution if something seems a little cheap. There's ALWAYS a reason for it.
Here are 3 great e-cigarette starter kits to choose from:
EVOD Starter Kit
The EVOD starter kit by KangerTech is a leader among leaders.
It's one of the best-selling options for any vaper regardless of level – novices and experts alike – this is a great e-cigarette for either group and level. It's a fantastic piece of kit and will usually come with 2 batteries and 2 spare coils at least.
You can expect to pay around the £40 mark for this product which is a very fair price given the quality and longevity of the kit. KangerTech make great products.
eGo CE5 Starter Kit
The eGo CE5 can be purchased in two different kits – a single or double starter kit. The only different being the number of batteries you receive with the e-cig.
A single starter kit comes with one battery whereas the double starter kit would arrive with two batteries, saving you time and money and meaning less charging time at the wall as you will always have a backup battery to carry with you.
You can expect to pay around the £15 region for a single kit and about £25 for a double kit, obviously there's a small saving there for you and it's definitely worth the extra money for the other battery if you fully intend on quitting smoking and giving vaping your full effort. A lot of sites offer a free bottle of e-liquid with this, too.
Innokin iTaste 134 Mini
Oh, the Bugatti of electronic cigarettes. You've found it.
The Innokin iTaste 134 Mini is a smaller version of its bigger brother, the Innokin iTaste 134 Mod and is renowned for its cutting edge design and technology. With variable voltage and wattage settings it's a big favourite amongst the longer-term vapers.
Its quality, stylish design and taste simply can't be rivalled – it is the most fashionable e-cigarette on the market and will cost you a pretty penny from most sites.
You can pick one up for around £90. It's worth every penny, though.
The itaste 134 mini is a one-of-kind e-cigarette that can't be underestimated. I've seen people using it (don't own it myself) and it's extremely stylish and looks much better than any of the other e-cigarettes listed above. Keep up with the Jones's with the iTaste 134 mini.
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Trullo Azzurra with pool
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A few minutes away from Cisternino town centre, Trullo Azzurra is a newly refurbished trullo with pool ideal for families.
Just overpassed the main gate, you will notice the top of the trullo on the horizon.
The cosy external area is provided with a lovely garden, an outdoor seating and a table for lunch and dinner, so you will relax and enjoy your nice vacation.
You will find a taste of Puglia appreciating every single detail of the inside furniture.
Two comfortable bedrooms will accomodate you at night: a double room and a twin room (with two separate beds). A kitchen and a bathroom with shower, with all comfort, will make your Puglia experience much more pleasant.
Coming back from your excursions around Valle d'Itria, you can stay by the semi-private pool and enjoy your drink while getting a good tan for the winter.
The trullo has a separed entrance lane and offer a private and independent terrace, in order to ensure guests privacy.
|Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms
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|Nearest airport: Brindisi International Airport (BDS) 60 km, Nearest railway: Ostuni 15 km
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|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
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|Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
|TV, Wi-Fi available
|Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Shower rooms
|Double beds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 4
|Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
|Secure parking
The Puglia region
Puglia is a wonderful area to consider.
It offers at least one excellent archeological museum, a host of cathedrals dating back to the 10th century,
Greek and Roman ruins, a gleaming necklace of lively fishing villages, one of Europe's largest forests, a chain of medieval hilltowns, and some of the very cleanest beaches and water in the Mediterranean.
Cisternino sits in a historic zone of Itria Valley (in Italian: Valle d'Itria), known for its prehistoric conical, dry stone buildings, trulli (that are preserved under UNESCO legislation due to cultural significance), dry stone walls (muretti a secco) and its fertile soil making it home to the Salento wine region.
The architecture is typical of the region with an old Centro Storico (Historical Centre) containing white washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are build on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular landscapes.
In Cisternino and the surrounding area there have been several Bronze Age finds, including different types of hand tools. Evidence would suggest that the region was also a seasonal home to ancient hunter gatherer humans.
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Gnocchi With Cider And Sage Butter Sauce
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1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple cider (or apple juice plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
1-pound package gnocchi pasta
1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
How to make it
Directions:Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Add the cider, salt, pepper and half of the sage and return to a simmer. Do not boil. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to package directions, being sure to drain them as soon as they float to the top. Transfer the gnocchi to a large serving bowl.
Strain the butter-cider reduction through mesh strainer. Pour the butter reduction over the gnocchi and toss lightly. Top the gnocchi with pine nuts, Parmesan shavings and reserved sage.
NOTE: brown the reserved sage in a little butter before topping the gnocchi with it. This mellows the flavor.
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Can't say yet. I'm still out of town right now. I got to use it for one day and then had to leave on business.
After running it for about 6-7 hours that first day there were still no dead pixels. There was still some backlight bleed in the upper right corner. As far as how bad it was, probably comparable to the screenshot that was posted further back up in the thread. I'm not quite as picky as some so that level of bleed doesn't really bother me much.
After using a 2001FP for quite some time, here are the pros/cons IMO. The 200FPW has no screendoor problem and mine came without any dead pixels so far. My 2001FP had better backlighting but with the screendoor issue and a couple dead pixels. To me, it's about an even trade overall. I don't consider one to truly be superior to the other overall.
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Paul Walker Porsche Was Going 100+ MPH Before Deadly Crash
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The Porsche that actor Paul Walker was riding in when died was travelling at more than 100 miles an hour before it crashed into a tree and then into a pole, according to L.A. County Department of Coroner reports released today. (See Walker's full case report on the next page).
See also: Paul Walker of 'Fast & Furious' Franchise Dead in High-Speed Crash.
Coroner's investigators say Walker's body was badly charred and exhibited more than a few broken bones from the Nov. 30 afternoon wreck in Santa Clarita that also took the life of friend and race car driver Roger Rodas:
It was Walker's side of the exotic, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT two-seater that saw the worse of the collision after the car spun 180 degrees on a slightly elevating, slightly curving portion of Hercules Street at Kelly Johnson Parkway, the reports stated.
The speed limit there is 45 miles per hour.
The passenger side struck a tree before the vehicle then hit a lamp post, according to the coroner's office. The car left "curved skid marks" before almost ripping in two, the reports state.
No drugs or alcohol were found in the remains of either man, investigators concluded. No foul play was suspected.
Walker was found in the passenger seat with his right hand raised "in the air," the coroner's case reports states.
The Porsche before its demise via Always Evolving/Facebook.
See also: Paul Walker's Last Ride: The Porsche Carrera GT.
Both men were declared dead at the scene by an L.A. County Fire Department captain who responded to the wreck.
Walker, of Fast and the Furious franchise fame, was wearing a black t-shirt, black jeans and boxers, investigators said.
Rodas suffered a skull fracture, and his brain was "exposed" when rescuers found him, according to his case report. He was also missing a tooth.
The duo, longtime friends, had gone for a spin during a charity event that day when the sports car crashed about 3:25 p.m.
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JAIPUR: The Rajasthan unit of the All India Unani Tibbi Congress on Thursday called upon the State Government to reconstitute the Board of Indian Medicine lying defunct in Rajasthan since 2006 and hold elections for members of the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) without delay.
The Tibbi Congress, representing hakims (physicians) specialising in Unani medicine and surgery, observed at a meeting here that the previous BJP regime did not show any interest in promoting this branch of Indian medicine.
Tibbi Congress president Syed Ahmed Khan said the new Government had sent across a positive signal by announcing its intention to establish a separate Directorate of Unani Medicine. "The reconstitution of the Board will also go a long way in protecting the Indian medicine systems used by many people."
Technical adviser to the Council, V. Kumar, said the elections to the CCIM — governed by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry — could not be held because of the Board's abolition by the previous Government.
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Asphalting on Dinnur Road in R.T. Nagar, Bangalore, is wearing thin, as is motorists' patience.
Huge craters, uneven surface, loose crushed stones, missing pavements and incessant movement of vehicles… all this on Dinnur Main Road, one of the arterial roads in R.T. Nagar.
This important link between R.T. Nagar and Kaval Byrasandra has deteriorated over several months, much to the chagrin of local residents and motorists.
K. Krishnamurthy, a shop owner, said though the road had been in a deplorable state for months, authorities concerned had not even bothered to fill the potholes. "The road has not been asphalted in at least two years. Only patchwork was taken up last year; even that is wearing thin now."
He said that the poor road condition caused many accidents. It is particularly harrowing for two-wheeler riders, who almost get pushed to the side of the road by heavy vehicles, he added.
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Another shopkeeper, Abdul Subhan, has been doing his bit to prevent accidents by filling potholes. "Just a few days ago, I spent around Rs. 2,000 to fill the huge craters in front of my shop. However, the filling doesn't last, given the heavy traffic."
He claimed that neither R. Jagadeesh Kumar, Hebbal MLA, nor the local councillor, Fousia Begum, had paid heed to their problems. "For nearly a month, the footpath stones were removed and dumped on the side of the road. While the slabs have been replaced, the contractors have not cleared silt from the drains below. We fear that this will lead to flooding the next time it rains," he said.
The worst stretch of the road is in front of White House apartments. The stretch was earlier dug up by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to replace the sanitary pipeline. The road, which was riddled with potholes, has completely deteriorated now, so much that nearly 100 metres of the road is filled with crushed stones.
"I try to avoid this road, as I fear wear and tear of my vehicle. It takes nearly half-an-hour to cover the two-km stretch," remarked Venkatesh M., an autorickshaw driver.
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Krishna Swamy, BBMP's Chief Engineer (East zone), said that other than the potholes, the pipeline repair by the BWSSB had caused the road to deteriorate further.
Ms. Begum's husband Wajid, who spoke to The Hindu on her behalf, said a package for the comprehensive development of arterial roads in Hebbal constituency and neighbouring constituencies for Rs. 30 crore had been approved by the BBMP council. The work order had also been issued.
"The contractor is dilly-dallying to take up the project. The package includes pothole filling, drain repair, footpath improvement and road asphalting," Mr. Wajid said.
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I think the whole experience over the past year has definitely given me a better idea of how much more vocal—and vocal with tact—I have to be in certain situations. There's tons of things you could say. It's hard to not speak about anything passionately. And if you speak about it passionately, then you're being too emotional and whiny. Can't do that. And if I don't say anything about it, am I shirking my responsibility and leaving it open for everyone else to step in? How angry can I really be if I'm not doing anything?
The interesting duality comes from being female and immediately being written off saying anything—it's: "Oh, she's complaining again. See? And that's why bitches shouldn't rap." It's an interesting place to stand. It's sort of a "damned if you do, damned if you don't." I do wanna very much take a position on this song and this record and this video, because it would be insane of me not to.
With that MySpace bulletin, were you trying to scare people a little bit?
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I think from your fans' perspective, people were starting to take you for granted, and the thought of you being gone really kind of woke people up.
No, I mean, I haven't had music out in a while, and I can't expect the buzz to stay up if you're not putting anything out. I thought it was very interesting, and 9th and I discussed it: It was a real emotional time, and not just because I'm a girl—it was a huge thing to be like, "Hey, I'm not gonna be doing this anymore." And 9th and I spoke—he was like, "It's like you're dead." And I'm like, "It is like I'm dead!" It was amazing. I've never gotten so many hits on my page. I was like, "You know what? Not that it was a publicity stunt, but shit—maybe I've should've thought of it before as a publicity stunt."
Are you working on new material?
Is there a timeline there, or are you waiting to see how this goes?
I was. I was. After Jeanius, it's hard to go back and do something else. We actually went back and started Phoenix. Got about halfway through it. Really interesting album. Kind of modeling it after classic albums that we loved. We were like, "This one, this is Supreme Clientele." And I don't think I was in the right place to completely finish it at that moment. Really went through a period of not knowing the right way to go, what direction to be in. I was like, "Jeanius took four or five days. It shouldn't take long." It's been four years. And the songs are amazing and wonderful, but I don't exactly know if that fits into where I have to go for the next project. Which is great, because I love just recording and having things, have a catalog behind me. But. Yeah.
So when you threatened to retire, you talked about the things you'd do instead. What are those things?
Anything! Anything. Anything. I'm a writer. This is why I started doing this. So that'll fall into play. I don't know. When it's really time, and it's absolutely and completely right, and I don't feel like there's anything I really need to finish, then it'll be done.
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You know what? I need that Grammy. I think I might be able to stop after that.
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NEW YORK Deron Williams already had five 3-pointers in less than five minutes when he pulled up in transition well behind the line, just to see how hot he really was.
"Yeah, it was a heat check," Williams said. "I think I should have shot another one after that, too."
That probably would have fallen as well.
Williams made an NBA-record nine 3-pointers in the first half, finished with 11 and scored a season-high 42 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 95-78 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Williams made his first eight shots behind the arc, became the first player in a decade to match the opposing team's score in the first half, and was one shy of the NBA record of 12 3-pointers as the Nets opened a huge early lead and coasted.
He missed from straightaway with 1:08 left in the game, leaving him one shy of the record shared by Kobe Bryant and Donyell Marshall.
"It kind of reminded me of my days when I first got in the league when I played with Ray Allen," said Nets forward Reggie Evans, referring to the NBA's career leader in 3-pointers.
Williams had four 3-pointers before Washington even made a basket, his fourth giving the Nets a 16-0 lead before Nene finally got Washington on the board. Williams answered right back with one, and then clearly realizing he was in the zone, pulled up from 25 feet on a fast break and nailed it to make it 22-2.
"He hit six 3s that quick. We wasn't making shots all night," Wizards guard John Wall said. "For him to six 3s and you're not scoring, three points add up quicker than two. That's 18 right there. It's kind of tough to get through that when you're not making any shots."
Evans had 11 points and a career-high 24 rebounds while making 5 of 16 free throws for the Nets, earning a standing ovation for his efforts.
Brook Lopez also scored 11 points the Nets, who go right back on the road Saturday for a big game at Atlanta, one of teams they are battling for fourth place and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Wall had 16 points for the Wizards, who played without rookie guard Bradley Beal, their leading scorer, because of a sprained left ankle and lost for the fourth time in five games.
Brooklyn plays only four of its 15 games this month at home, with lengthy time away for the A-10 tournament and then the circus.
The Nets celebrated Latin Night on Friday, with starting lineups announced in Spanish, and then Williams treated fans to a performance that was simply en fuego.
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Many players, and coaches, have expressed their dislike for playing on Christmas Day, which is one of the NBA's showcase days. Ray Allen, however, is not among them.
"I always felt like it was a privilege," Allen said Wednesday night before the Celtics played the 76ers. "You come into the league and you see the team playing on Christmas, it's always the upper echelon teams in this league. You feel like you made it. It's a similar feeling with playoff basketball. People at home are watching and you want to be one of those teams playing."
Allen said that one of the highlights of his Christmas was watching Michael Jordan play. He also acknowledged that players aren't the only ones who have to do their jobs.
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Yes, I agree, I see more cons running a 9.5" wheels on a lower hp 180 TT.
According to a calculator I found, using the 9.5 rim will extend it 27mm from the outside of the stock position of the 17" rim...
anyone running this tire rim combo?
hello from Canada !
im looking at some wheels / tires that I kinda like...
but, will they fit???
The wheels: 18x9.5 Et30
tires: 225 40 18
Thanks for all your suggestions !
Any other options for damper control shocks/struts out there for quattros?
Ive been looking to lower my 2000 TT Quattro,
Was thinking of Koni shocks/struts and H&R springs for a moderate 1.5" lower and damper control...
Didn't want coil overs...
Sounds good right?...
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^^^ This was useful for me too, I was thinking H&R springs, Koni shocks/struts and 235/40/18... with this tire size did you have problems with your Haldex? 235/40/18 is 1.6% larger! and...
Hey ima TT newb too !
so, a aspect ratio of greater than 1% effects haldex how? I was considering 18x8.5 ET30 on 225/40/18.
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Over a year ago, I decided that that the right thing was the Disc; A'tuin and the disc to be precise.
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Wade Mainer and Don Wayne Pass Away; Lee Ann Womack Returns to Studio; Justin Townes Earle Contributes to Boardwalk Empire Soundtrack
- Banjo pioneer Wade Mainer passed away on Monday at the age of 104.
- Songwriter Don Wayne, whose extensive body of work included "Saginaw, Michigan," also passed away on Monday. He was 78.
- Lee Ann Womack is back in the studio working on a new album.
- Check out the Opry's birthday celebration for George Jones.
- Justin Townes Earle headed into the studio to cover a century-old song or two for the upcoming second season of Boardwalk Empire.
- Elizabeth Cook is moving on up. From her always entertaining Twitter account: worked out in a hollywood gym today, did situps with jack black. they had free mouthwash in the ladies room!
- Dean Brody, Johnny Reid, and Terri Clark took home Canadian Country Music Awards, while Michelle Wright was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Check out the Tom Waits/Hank3 collaboration from Ghost to a Ghost.
- Infamous Stringduster Chris Pandolfi prepares to give his IBMA Keynote Address, and beseeches readers to "have faith in the music you love" in a recent blog entry.
- Miranda Lambert spoke with the folks at Guitar Center about her custom pink Gibson and her songwriting.
- Take a peek into Lady Antebellum's homes.
- A compilation album featuring Jamie O'Neal, Blake Shelton, and more has been released. A portion of the proceeds go to the Fisher House, a home for military families dealing with injury or illness. It can be purchased here.
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- Gillian Welch, Jeff Bridges, and more are all in the Austin City Limits lineup for the program's 37th season.
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That Bluegrass Blog interview with Pandolfi is another good reminder of why actually writing articles beats just tossing out an exact transcript of extemporaneous remarks.
I miss Marty Godbey.
I listened in to the Opry last night for the tribute – it was a great show. Johnson also sang part of "Walk Through This World With Me" and "Tennessee Whiskey."
Am I reading that right: The Austin City Limits season consists of 7 episodes and an awards show? Why bother?
What, Elizabeth Cook is out here in LA and no gigs were booked? What's up with that?
I listened to the George Jones Opry last night and Alan Jackson's vocals sounded kind of rough to me. Jamey Johnson was a welcome addition just for the lack of slickness in his presentation.
Gosh, some artists that can actually be considered country on Austin City Limits these days? What a concept…
Texas wunderkind Ruby Jane is coming to LA next Tuesday for a gig at the tiny Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. I'm going to check it out just to see if she lives up to all of the hype emanating from the Lone Star State. Hmm…
I don't know how Jackson's sounding right now, but I saw him in concert a year ago last Saturday and he sounded very good.
Am I reading that right: The Austin City Limits season consists of 7 episodes and an awards show?
Dig a little bit further and you'll find that what's been announced is just the first half of the season.
Brady, I'm not sure about Jimmy Rankin being in the right category or not, but I can tell you that it is certainly worthy of being lauded. "Maybe Nothing" and "The Hurtin' Part" are two of my favorite songs of the year. Perhaps his history with the Rankin Family- who are a fixture in this category- had a big influence.
I don't think any of you would disagree that it's a bout time for another LAW record, and with Lidell in the producer's chair, my hopes are high.
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