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Trapero nails down a crepuscular, inky-shadow lookthe film, shot by Guillermo Nieto, beats out Japón as a study in the delicate art of underexposure. (Some scenes, like those set in jail, have the moody gorgeousness of mid-career Jarman.) But despite a detective portentously asking Zapa early on, "Do you know what you're getting into?," the life of a Bonaerense seems notable for its downtime. The story is a series of unexploited propositions: Zapa gets trained, begins a torrid romance with a shapely instructor (Mimi Arduh), and becomes indoctrinated into the precinct's system of graft-taking without much of the action landing punches or building momentum. (He's a maddeningly opaque character, hitting the same level of inexpressiveness whether he's humping his girlfriend or watching his bipolar boss gun down escaping punks right on the station's doorstep.) When Zapa and his lady do romantic shopping, they try on bulletproof vests, but Trapero cuts the scene short and kills the gag. The movie never bangs out a full measure, a strategy that might serve to reflect Zapa's disconnectedness if that is in fact what he's feeling.
Trapero starts off with an amazingly confident tableau sequence, viewed with deadpan stillness from two angles, and generally El Bonaerense is visually deft and dense with texture. It's easy to appreciate, for instance, the frank sex scenes in which Arduh's aging voluptuary non-apologetically exercises a passive-aggressive, stop/don't-stop kink. Still, the vapor traces of farce and policier that waft from this terribly earnest film never coalesceperhaps our own cultural remove allows what plays straight at home to be experienced as slightly daffy. In his promo statements, Trapero doesn't much suggest a sardonic viewpoint. He also maintains that this tight-lipped movie's "the story of a man desperate for a way out." Desperate? Unless he's kidding, I've seen a different film.
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The act of multiplying two matrices is common and trivial (though occasionally error prone!). However, most learn only a single way of viewing the process. The following will explore the most common way of doing matrix multiplication, followed by three more uncommon (but equally valid) ways.
The first way.
We're going to use two toy matrices throughout our exercises here, matrices A and B:
The most common way of viewing the product of two matrices is one where each individual element or coordinate of the result matrix is the dot product of a row vector and column vector from the first and second matrices, respectively. Therefore the value of
is 23 because,
The process of dotting the vector combinations continue until the final result is produced:
Graphically what we've done looks something like this:
We've taken the red vector, dotted it with the blue vector, and produced the green dot (the dot product).
The second and third way
Linear algebra is big on the notion of linear combinations and so to see the product of matrices as linear combinations is reasonable. Let's view a column in the product as a linear combination of the columns of the multiplier. The scalers for each column in the first matrix come from the vectors of the multiplicand. We can therefore see the first column of the product of our toy matrices as the following linear combination:
and the second column as:
We can again represent the operation graphically like this:
Where we multiply the red columns by the blue column to produce the green column.
Alternatively we can look at a row in the result as the linear combination of rows from the multiplicand (the "third way").
So we take row elements from row 1 of the multiplier as scalers for the row vectors of the multiplicand:
And the same for the second row:
And finally we can see the operation graphically:
Where we are multiplying the blue rows by the red row producing the green one.
The fourth way
The fourth and final way is a divergence from what we've seen previously.
Recall that multiplying two vectors can result in a vector or a full matrix depending upon the shape and order of the vectors being multiplied. What we did in the preceding two "ways" was to multiply vectors in such a manner as to collapse the product into a vector. But we can multiply differently to produce a matrix for each operation. This will require a summation of the resultant matrices to produce our final product. Let's turn to our example matrices.
Multiply the first column of the first matrix by the second row of the second matrix to produce a matrix:
Then multiply the second column of the first matrix by the second row of the second matrix:
We then sum the products:
And if we compare that with our previous results we see it checks out.

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Ambitious thoughts – motivation paused again!
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Do something rather than nothing.
No need for over reaction to well intended advice.
Have faith – stay hopeful.
Keep sanity apparent for your own sake.
Be the Enthusiastic Opportunist – be realistic too.
The passion for 'IT'.. (whatever 'IT' is) will come.
Be patient!
Ranting is a waste of emotion – channel it.
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Interest: Research in the Radek laboratory focuses on how both physiologic (i.e. alcohol exposure) and psychological stress (i.e. cholinergic axis) influence cutaneous antimicrobial peptide (AMP) and Toll-like receptor signaling in burn wound and excisional wound injury. Antimicrobial peptide (AMP) production is critical for cutaneous homeostasis and the response to injury and infection. Keratinocytes possess a non-neuronal cholinergic system comprised of acetylcholine (ACh) and acetylcholine nicotinic (nAChR) and muscarinic receptors. We previously determined that systemic cholinergic activation via psychological stress in mice diminished epidermal AMP expression, which was restored by topical application of nAChR antagonists. In parallel, we observed an increased susceptibility to bacterial infection, supporting clinical observations that stress promotes or exacerbates many skin disorders associated with AMP dysregulation. For our alcohol studies, we recently determined that binge ethanol-exposed mice exhibited delayed wound closure, decreased macrophage accumulation, and impaired production of MIP-1a in infected skin wounds compared to vehicle-treated mice. Furthermore, skin from ethanol-exposed mice demonstrated a reduction in the abundance of epidermal cathelicidin AMP and the epidermal protease responsible for AMP proteolytic processing, kallikrein 7 (KLK7). These findings indicate that alcohol exposure hinders several discrete components of the innate immune system, including phagocyte recruitment and production of chemokines/cytokines and AMPs. Collectively, these effects likely contribute to delayed wound closure and enhanced infection severity observed in intoxicated patients. We are investigating how excess or prolonged non-neuronal nAChR activation and oxidative stress in the epidermis may promote AMP dysregulation and subsequent wound healing defects. Disrupting this tight balance via changes in AMP regulation can shift the balance to restrict the ability of the skin to combat infection or initiate detrimental inflammatory processes.
View a partial list of Dr. Radek's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.
Dynamic Role of Host Stress Responses in Modulating the Cutaneous Microbiome: Implications for Wound Healing and InfectionHolmes,C. J.; Plichta,J. K.; Gamelli,R. L.; Radek,K. A.Advances in wound care 2015 ;4(1):24-37
Local Burn Injury Impairs Epithelial Permeability and Antimicrobial Peptide Barrier Function in Distal Unburned SkinPlichta,J. K.; Droho,S.; Curtis,B. J.; Patel,P.; Gamelli,R. L.; Radek,K. A.Critical care medicine 2014 ; ( ):
Interplay between Bladder Microbiota and Urinary Antimicrobial Peptides: Mechanisms for Human Urinary Tract Infection Risk and Symptom SeverityNienhouse,V.; Gao,X.; Dong,Q.; Nelson,D. E.; Toh,E.; McKinley,K.; Schreckenberger,P.; Shibata,N.; Fok,C. S.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.; Wolfe,A. J.; Radek,K. A.PLoS ONE 2014 ;9(12):e114185
Episodic binge ethanol exposure impairs murine macrophage infiltration and delays wound closure by promoting defects in early innate immune responsesCurtis,B. J.; Hlavin,S.; Brubaker,A. L.; Kovacs,E. J.; Radek,K. A.Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research 2014 ;38(5):1347-1355
Interleukin-33 increases antibacterial defense by activation of inducible nitric oxide synthase in skinLi,C.; Li,H.; Jiang,Z.; Zhang,T.; Wang,Y.; Li,Z.; Wu,Y.; Ji,S.; Xiao,S.; Ryffel,B.; Radek,K. A.; Xia,Z.; Lai,Y.PLoS Pathogens 2014 ;10(2):e1003918
Sugar-Coating Wound Repair: A Review of FGF-10 and Dermatan Sulfate in Wound Healing and Their Potential Application in Burn WoundsPlichta,J. K.; Radek,K. A.Journal of Burn Care & Research 2012 ;33(3):299-310
Cholinergic regulation of keratinocyte innate immunity and permeability barrier integrity: new perspectives in epidermal immunity and diseaseCurtis,B. J.; Radek,K. A.Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2012 ;132(1):28-42
Alcohol exposure and mechanisms of tissue injury and repairJung,M. K.; Callaci,J. J.; Lauing,K. L.; Otis,J. S.; Radek,K. A.; Jones,M. K.; Kovacs,E. J.Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research 2011 ;35(3):392-399
Antimicrobial anxiety: the impact of stress on antimicrobial immunityRadek,K. A.Journal of leukocyte biology 2010 ;88(2):263-277
Acute ethanol exposure disrupts VEGF receptor cell signaling in endothelial cells.Radek,K. A.; Kovacs,E. J.; Gallo,R. L.; DiPietro,L. A.American Journal of Physiology - Heart & Circulatory Physiology 2008 ;295(1):H174-84
Matrix proteolytic activity during wound healing: modulation by acute ethanol exposure.Radek,K. A.; Kovacs,E. J.; DiPietro,L. A.Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research 2007 ;31(6):1045-1052
Effects of acute ethanol exposure on the early inflammatory response after excisional injury.Fitzgerald,D. J.; Radek,K. A.; Chaar,M.; Faunce,D. E.; DiPietro,L. A.; Kovacs,E. J.Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research 2007 ;31(2):317-323
Acute ethanol exposure impairs angiogenesis and the proliferative phase of wound healing.Radek,K. A.; Matthies,A. M.; Burns,A. L.; Heinrich,S. A.; Kovacs,E. J.; Dipietro,L. A.American Journal of Physiology - Heart & Circulatory Physiology 2005 ;289(3):H1084-90
Novel function for vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 on epidermal keratinocytes.Wilgus,T. A.; Matthies,A. M.; Radek,K. A.; Dovi,J. V.; Burns,A. L.; Shankar,R.; DiPietro,L. A.American Journal of Pathology 2005 ;167(5):1257-1266
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Inside 4-Star Chris Warren's Crazy Coin Flip National Signing Day Decision
It may have been the most important coin flip college football recruiting's ever seen.
Or maybe the only coin flip college football recruiting's ever seen.
For Texas signee Chris Warren III, his college future came down to a game of chance Wednesday. The 4-star running back said he was so torn between choosing Texas or Washington on national signing day that he let fate decide.
"I decided to bring a coin, no joke," Warren told Bleacher Report. "It was a Mount Hood, Oregon, quarter, actually. [Tuesday night], I was really thinking Texas, but I woke up this morning thinking Washington. I didn't know what I was going to do."
During his signing day ceremony, Warren pulled out the quarter, flipped it and decided his college plans with what he saw on the coin.
"It landed heads" Warren said.
The question everyone wants to know: Why? Why let a coin decide the next four or five years of your life?
Warren said he got the idea from his mother. K'tara Lopez said she originally wanted her son to list the pros and cons with each school, weigh all options athletically and academically and go through any other necessary steps to make sure he ultimately made the right decision.
Warren did the research. He went on visits. He asked tons of questions to coaches. He did everything he was supposed to. And on Wednesday, he still had no definite answer.
Texas and Washington kept coming up even for Warren. So Lopez gave him the advice.
"I told him if everything was even when it was time to decide to flip the coin," Lopez said. "If it comes up with an answer you like, then you go with it, but if you find yourself saying, 'Best two out of three,' then you know that the other option is the one you truly want.
"At the end of day, if you're got two great programs and can't decide, you flip a coin."
The coin landed on heads, and heads for Warren meant Texas—and happy times for Charlie Strong and his coaching staff and anyone else who recruited the 6'2", 240-pound jumbo back.
Tails, however, meant the Longhorns would finish a frustrating second place in a recruiting race so close that a quarter literally decided the outcome.
Warren was asked multiple times if the quarter was a part of a clever act.
"It wasn't," he said. "If you know me, you know it wasn't a joke."
After the flip, Warren picked up a pen and signed a letter of intent with Texas. Just like that, and with the help of a fax machine, he was a Longhorn.
"It's not like there was a bad choice. Both schools are great," Warren said. "There's nothing negative about either place, and I could see myself at both schools.
"I felt comfortable about whether it landed heads or tails."
And thanks to the quarter landing heads, Texas gets a running back who can run with power and patience, then mix things up and run with agility and lateral movement. He's a downhill back who hits another gear when he finds a small opening. Warren had multiple 200-yard games as a running back for Rockwall High School in Rockwall, Texas.
Some may say Warren runs a lot like his father, who has the same first name and played 11 seasons in the NFL. The 6'2" Warren was a tall back who ran hard and delivered punishing hits in the process. He spent most of his pro years with the Seattle Seahawks.
The Longhorns are hoping to get a similar back in the younger Warren. During a press conference, Charlie Strong discussed Warren's chances for playing time as a freshman among the options already in the backfield:
The thing about Chris is that he is just a big, strong back. Last year, he would have a game of 200 yards, 300 yards. He didn't have to run over people, but he had enough speed and quickness to get outside and run around them. It's just so hard to say who is going to play right now, but he'll have a chance to come in and play.
Warren said he's looking to earn game time next season, but he's unsure of the role he'll play
"They plan on making me not necessarily a centerpiece but a large part of the offense," he said. "It all depends on how I compete in practice. If I compete as the best player, I'll play regardless of who's on the team."
Warren said he's excited about the next chapter in his football career. He added that he's most excited about having the recruiting process officially over. He talked about having his phone go dead after 45 minutes of being fully charged because of the calls he took.
It's all over now. Thanks to the help of a quarter.
Damon Sayles is a National Recruiting Analyst with Bleacher Report. All quotes were obtained firsthand. Player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' Composite ratings. Follow Damon on Twitter: @DamonSayles
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Florida Sends Message to SEC with Impressive National Signing Day Finish
Upon further review, the sky isn't falling at Florida after all.
Head coach Jim McElwain guided the Gators to a strong late surge on national signing day, spearheading a rise in recruiting rankings that should restore a measure of faith in Gainesville.
When the sun rises on Thursday, the program's outlook should seem considerably better than it did at daybreak—or noon, for that matter—on Wednesday.
It was a rough morning for Florida, evolving to a stage where Auburn nearly warranted abuse charges.
Top-rated strong-side defensive end Byron Cowart placed a Tigers cap on his head shortly after 9 a.m. ET, though that letter of intent wouldn't reach head coach Gus Malzahn's hands until hours later. It was a decision that had Will Mushchamp's fingerprints all over it.
You may remember the Auburn defensive coordinator from his previous role as Florida's head coach.
Linebacker Jeffery Holland, wide receiver Ryan Davis and offensive tackle Mike Horton each followed suit, announcing their intentions to play for the Tigers. Top Florida targets were now headed to the SEC foe that spent its morning jabbing Gators fans in the gut.
Each commitment seemed to stir up a vision of Muschamp high-fiving his new colleagues and counting that $6.3 million buyout. Each sent Florida one step further toward a disastrous signing day.
Things changed dramatically during the hours that followed. Momentum, for the first time in too long, seemed to swing in the Gators' favor.
Florida secured four commitments in less than an hour, headlined by the 5-star tandem of Martez Ivey and CeCe Jefferson. Both standouts listed Auburn among finalists, but the plot twisted this time around.
Ivey, rated second overall nationally by 247Sports' composite rankings, is a plug-and-play talent at offensive tackle:
Jefferson is the No. 2 overall strong-side defensive end behind only Cowart, but don't try to tell him that.
"I do think I'm the best pass-rusher in the class," he told Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel. "That's the first time I've ever said that. They've been comparing me and (Florida State signee) Josh Sweat and Byron (Cowart) and all those guys. I feel like I'm the best pass-rusher."
It's the kind of confidence folks have been craving at Florida. Jefferson is the sort of player who could help restore swagger in Gainesville:
Jefferson and Ivey provided McElwain with two of his team's top three targets. Cowart isn't coming to town, but the guys who are can make an instant difference.
"It don't get much better than that," Jefferson told Thompson. "I feel like I'm the No. 1 defensive end and I know he's the No. 1 offensive tackle. So us going head-to-head in practice, once game time comes it's going to feel easy."
Florida also secured pledges from 4-star offensive skill players. Former Auburn running back commit D'Anfernee McGriff (Tallahassee) and wide receiver Antonio Callaway (Miami) opted to join the party, bolstering a Florida haul that added elite Sunshine State rusher Jordan Scarlett on Monday.
McElwain entered last weekend with the country's 66th-rated recruiting class in 247Sports' composite rankings. The Gators wrapped up signing day with a collection of prospects listed 21st overall.
That's a 45-spot improvement in five days.
Florida failed to find a quarterback despite attempts to flip Deondre Francois (Florida State) and Lamar Jackson (Louisville). However, the Gators signed a pair of passers last February and now hold plenty of ammo in the pursuit of a 2016 passer.
It wasn't a perfect signing day at Florida—Auburn and Muschamp made sure of that—but the outcome is better than most anticipated. In turn, the team's 2015 roster is more talented than most anticipated.
The Gators grabbed some much-needed mojo on Wednesday, and that's a start.
"The momentum that we gained has been fantastic," McElwain said during his press conference, per Thomas Goldkamp of 247Sports. "I think that we answered some things from all kinds of corners of the state and that's a good thing."
Recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.
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Mariela Castro Votes Against Cuban Government, Voices Support For Transgender Rights
Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuba's president Raul Castro and niece of Fidel Castro, has made the first recorded vote against the government in a show of support for LGBT people, reports NPR.
Castro was behind the sixth International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association for Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Conference held in Cuba earlier this year.
The proposed update to Cuba's expansive labor code included explicit protections based on sexual orientation. However, Castro said that because it didn't also specify protections for people based on their gender identity and HIV status, it was inconsistent with her beliefs.
It is thought to be the first time that a government bill has been voted against.
However, according to LGBTI News, Baruch College Latin American studies professor Ted Henken said that Castro's vote "is more a sign of what Mariela can get away with than a sign of what your everyday parliamentarian can get away with."
Cuban has changed a great deal in the way they (mis)treat its LGBT citizens. I refused to go there for a long time because of the way they abused our Cuban brothers and sisters but thanks to Ms. Castro, that's changing. Cubans LGBT might still have to live in the shadows but they are a very PROUD group. I love visiting Havana and meeting the gay Cuban men. They're so lovely (not just physically) and welcoming, and they just LOVE to talk about what life will be like when things change even more for them. I can't wait to go back.
Posted by: Gigi | Aug 20, 2014 12:28:15 PM
It's a great thing that she didn't die in that plan crash a couple of weeks ago (as it was originally reported). We need as many of the Mariela Castros in this world around as long as possible.
Posted by: Tyler | Aug 20, 2014 12:32:49 PM
Why is this story here? There isn't a single masculine attractive white gay man involved at all! Towleroad is all about transgenders and Cubans and women now.
Posted by: JacobWilford | Aug 20, 2014 12:52:17 PM
@ "Why is this story here? There isn't a single masculine attractive white gay man involved at all! Towleroad is all about transgenders and Cubans and women now."
Shut the fvck up. We already did Nazis on this blog...years ago.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | Aug 20, 2014 1:02:03 PM
She was great in "Gloria."
Posted by: jimstoic | Aug 20, 2014 1:31:31 PM
Brave woman. For others interested in the gay life in Cuba, watch the TLA's release: "The Last Match"
Posted by: Alain | Aug 20, 2014 2:08:53 PM
Will she be treated in the same way that the hero Che Guevara treated political dissidents? Execution?
Posted by: jeo | Aug 20, 2014 2:31:49 PM
I call bs. This is being carefully orchestrated by the communist party of Cuba (a tiny, very wealthy elite),probably for the purposes of making Cuba look better in the eyes of western 'progressives'. This lady I
s a hack, nothing else. Everything she does is orchestrated and staged.
And NO DEMONSTRATION OR PARADE is tolerated in Cuba unless fully backed and orchestrated by The Party. Anyone else would be arrested and dragged off to prison.
Posted by: ratbastard | Aug 20, 2014 2:43:14 PM
Ratbastard, know for his racist, GOP paranoia, is being racist and paranoid. Shocking.
Posted by: Tyler | Aug 20, 2014 3:05:32 PM
Good for Mariela.
Posted by: Randy | Aug 20, 2014 4:08:12 PM
@ "Tyler",
Hello Raymond. Get an effing real job. Stop smooching off mom and dad.
Posted by: ratbastard | Aug 20, 2014 4:16:12 PM
ratbastard: If you know something about Cuba you should know that Raúl is not the same that Fidel. Raúl knows the time of the revolution is over and he needs to open the country.
And Mariela is just doing that. In the end it won't be so difficult because Cubans are people who like to live and let live, but she is doing a great job, and it's stupid deny that
Posted by: jjose712 | Aug 20, 2014 4:23:09 PM
The evil Castro brothers ( yes they are a two headed undying monsters) are responsible for sending gays and lesbians to concentration camps in 1960's.
Posted by: jarago | Aug 20, 2014 6:11:00 PM
Some US states castrated gay men until the 70s.
Posted by: Pandion | Aug 20, 2014 10:01:12 PM
Castro is a great leader, funny to see bourgeois liberals whine about him today. Cuba has a much higher quality of life than comparable countries in the regions which embraced capitalism. Cuba is a better place to live than Mexico, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, etcetera.
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Description: This is a radiographic atlas of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system of the human body. It is organized by anatomical region and presents hundreds of radiographs of conditions affecting each region of the body. As an atlas, the emphasis is on the radiographs rather than on extensive text. The previous edition was published nine years earlier, so updating it was essential in light of new information.
Purpose: The purpose is to illustrate the imaging diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders and to update the earlier version of the book to include recent advances in these diagnoses. The emphasis is on illustrations the authors believe represent the most characteristic presentation of disease entities. A new edition was overdue, and this book is a major contribution to the literature.
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Greek waters... can be tricky... but really nice...
For a novice sailor I would personally recommend to start in the Ionian sea. Plenty of beautiful beaches, distances between islands and harbours (forget marinas) reasonable requiring no night sailing... and most importantly light winds mostly in the afternoon (no meltemi in the Ionian). The problem is refuelling and getting water as most of the islands with the exception of Corfu and Lefkas and the town of Preveza have no facilities on the pier (personal experience two years ago). You may be boarded by Greek, Italian or US patrol vessels if you venture north of Corfu into international waters bordering Albania, as they might be searching for weapons and/or drugs. I was checked once by Italians and they were very courteous and professional. I don;t think a skipper will be essential in the Ionian, but joining a flotilla is advisable, as they will help with mooring and take care of diesel and water provisioning.
In the Sporades (less than in the Cyclades south or the Dodecanese further southeast) you will be affected by strong northerly winds (meltemi) often at 15-25 knots and sometimes reaching 30 or 35, force 8-9. It gets a bit hairy, but it is not dangerous as such provided you know how to deal with it (wait till dusk when wind dies down and find a harbour or cove for protection). I would advise getting a skipper at least for a couple of days.
The southern Aegean is a bit more tricky and there is at times quite some traffic especially as you cross sea lanes: be very careful, as most passenger ferries are deceptively quick and do not take kindly to changing course... I would definitely advise getting a skipper at least for the first week.
Get lots of practice in mooring "Med style", e.g. dropping anchor and reversing slowly into a (usually very cramped) position without damaging other boats... it's easy as long as there is no strong wind, since no charter boat has bow thrusters and you may find it difficult to reverse in a straight line... well as i said it takes some practice...
I would definitely avoid a catamaran because of mooring problems in harbours. I have personally witnessed cats being asked (politely) to anchor in the bay, as they take up too much space in the harbour (marinas have no particular problem, they just charge you extra...).
Having said all that I am sure that you will enjoy sailing Greek (or Turkish) waters tremendously. Let me know if you want any more info on locations...
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By David Aldridge, TNT analyst
Posted Feb 19 2009 7:38AM
The Sacramento Kings are the latest NBA team to engage in cost-cutting moves that will pare money from the team's books next season.
The Kings agreed on Wednesday to a trade that sends forward John Salmons and center Brad Miller to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for forwards Drew Gooden and Andres Nocioni, according to league sources. The deal will reduce Sacramento's obligations next season, saving the Kings millions on the salary cap and keeping them well under any potential luxury tax payments. Gooden, making $7.15 million this season, will likely come off the team's cap after this year, and now, the team is free of the $5.4 million due to Salmons in 2009 and the $12 million due to Miller in '09.
Sacramento also got Michael Ruffin and Cedric Simmons in the deal, but immediately traded Ruffin to the Portland Trail Blazers for forward Ike Diogu and cash. The Kings then waived guard Quincy Douby and veteran Sam Cassell, acquired on Tuesday from Boston, to make room for their new players.
This will be Miller's second go-round in Chicago; he signed as a free agent with the Bulls in 2000 and played two-plus there before being traded to Indiana in a deal that also sent Ron Artest to the Pacers in exchange for Jalen Rose.
"I'm definitely excited for the opportunity to go home and go to a team that I've already played for," said Miller, an Indiana native. "I have a lot of friends and family back there. The Bulls are right on the verge of getting into the playoffs, and winning is something very important to me right now."
Salmons, a versatile swingman and Sacramento's second-leading scorer with 18.3 points, also could be a prominent contributor in Chicago.
Sacramento will absorb the remaining four years and $28.4 million on Nocioni's contract, but Nocioni's contract actually goes down after next season, when he's scheduled to make $7.5 million, to $6.8 million in 2010 and $6.6 million in 2011 before going back up to $7.5 million in the final season -- a season that will be the Kings' option to pick up.
Nocioni, the two-time Argentine Olympian, averaged 10.4 points and 4.2 rebounds for the Bulls this season. While forward Luol Deng seemed dismayed by the trade of Nocioni, his good friend, other Bulls were excited by the move, with Ben Gordon saying it shows the franchise's commitment to a playoff run.
"I like him a lot," Gordon said. "He's a great passer, has a great feel for the game, and I think he can make it a lot easier for guys."
Sacramento might be interested in re-signing Gooden, a Northern California native who has been pursued by the club several times in recent years. He's averaging 13.1 points and 8.6 rebounds, but hasn't played since Jan. 19 because of a groin injury.
Kings interim coach Kenny Natt was excited to land Gooden after they worked together in Cleveland earlier in their careers.
"We grew as a team, and it was a very similar situation to this," Natt said. "We both know what it's like to struggle. He's a versatile guy at the (power forward) spot. He can score in the post, score on the perimeter and pass the ball. He's a legitimate double-double guy."
The Kings have gotten good financial news all week. They traded a future second-round pick to Boston for Cassell on Monday in a deal that will net Sacramento approximately $500,000. And yesterday, the Kings learned that the league will grant them financial relief on the remaining two seasons on the contract of forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who has retired after years of knee problems. Because he hasn't played this season, the league will allow insurance to pay 80 percent of his remaining salary. So while he'll stay on the team's books, its out-of-pocket payments will be reduced significantly.
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With second-year center Spencer Hawes and rookie forward Jason Thompson playing big minutes for Sacramento, Miller was a luxury. And Salmons' good play this season made him a candidate to be moved, with Dallas in hot pursuit for several weeks. The Mavericks had hoped to entice Sacramento with the contract of guard Jerry Stackhouse, who is guaranteed only $2 million of his $7.2 million salary next season (Stackhouse would get the full amount if his team wins the NBA title, unlikely in the extreme if he had been sent to the Kings).
Miller's presence could conceivably clear the way for Chicago to move one of its young pivotmen, either Tyrus Thomas or Joakim Noah, in another deal. Thomas was part of a package the Bulls were trying to move to Phoenix for forward Amar'e Stoudemire, but the Suns have indicated in recent days that they're more likely to keep Stoudemire now that they've replaced former coach Terry Porter with assistant Alvin Gentry.
The Bulls have also been looking to cut costs for next season, and have been shopping Nocioni hard for months. Chicago is still looking for a suitor for Larry Hughes, who has essentially been deactivated from the team in the last month by coach Vinny Del Negro while management seeks a deal for him. Sources indicate Hughes could still potentially be sent to Washington in exchange for guard Mike James and center Etan Thomas if the Bulls don't make any other big deals.
No matter what the Bulls do with Hughes, they've set themselves up to be significant players in the summer of 2010, when the free agent class headed by LeBron James, Chicago native Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh comes up. By getting rid of Nocioni's contract, the Bulls have less than $36 million committed to salaries for the 2010-11 season, and could add one or two top-shelf free agents to go with rookie point guard Derrick Rose, small forward Luol Deng and whichever of the bigs among Thomas and Noah are still around.
That $36 million doesn't include guard Gordon, who's an unrestricted free agent this summer, but who may find the market challenging after turning down a five-year, $50 million offer from Chicago last year. The Bulls will try to re-sign Gordon, but even if he were to leave, they'll have Salmons -- averaging 18 points a game this season -- to step in at shooting guard next year.
As for Portland, it moved Diogu to acquire Ruffin, who hasn't played this season while recovering from a sprained left ankle and an Achilles' tendon injury. Ruffin practiced with the Bulls last week, however.
The Blazers also gained a $3 million trade exception to be used within the year.
Diogu, who joins his fourth NBA team, has barely played since the Blazers acquired him in a trade with Indiana last summer.
ESPN.com first reported the discussions between the Kings and Bulls.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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Easy way to quiet any muffler
Hey, guys and gals.
As have many of you, I've been modifying mufflers for more power, and in three cases, modifying for less noise. I think I've hit on the easiest mod, while still keeping power output high.
Many years ago, I gutted a tall spraycan, and built my own add-on can, with fiberglass packing, and a screen-door wire mesh inner pipe. Now-clearly we don't want to do that on our WRr's, but I found that placing curves in the inner wire mesh (IE not a straight tube) massively reduced the bark of that two-stroke.
That led to tonight's very quick test. I had 1/4" wire mesh on hand. I cut a length of 4 feet by 4 inches. I then tapered 3 of those feet from 1 inch wide to 4 inches wide. When rolled into a two-inch roll, this gave me a cone-shaped interior. It has a shape similar to looking into the spark arrestor.
When placed inside my brand-new and very loud PC4 muffler, so that the cone is widest toward the engine, the nasty sharp-edged bark at WOT is reduced very greatly. There's still a nice low rumble, which I believe means I've still got good flow. (It's raining snow, so I won't be riding for a while yet...)
I'll be making a slightly longer version tomorrow, and plan to take picks and a before and after video. I'll use my Radio Shack DB meter, too.
I hope that this mod will give me appropriately quiet street operation, and still give me the power boost that I want.
+1 on what blue and yellow said..... Not that I don't believe you, but I am skeptical. I would love to see dyno #s for comparison. Seems to me cutting back on flow has to adversely affect performance, but there may be an acceptable trade off. I will watch intently and curiously.....
Well, the results were a roaring, errr-a whispering sucess. With the raw FMF Megabomb feeding into an FMF PC4, I'd have gotten a ticket just idling at the side of the road.
With the hardware cloth insert, I could, seriously, accel at a hard rate past a cop without a second glance. It's somewhat louder than stock, but much smoother than my drilled-out stock muffler.
The videos linked below were recorded at a set volume level, so each vid could be accurately compared, but it doesn't reflect the extremely loud snap from each exhaust pulse in the raw setup. I revved the raw muffler much less hard than I did the tamed muffler, so keep that in mind when viewing the videos.
OF COURSE there will be less power. All mufflers reduce exhaust flow. This mod is about being able to fine-tune the exhaust for road use, while maximizing power. Hopefully I'll be able to post some riding impressions and added-top-end speeds in a month or so.
The gaping maw of the stock FMF PC4 muffler:
The 1/4" hardware cloth before coiling:
An exhaust-pulses' view of the insert:
This side view shows how the density of cloth increases from the left/front, to the exit/right:
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Love your ingenuity!! I'm gonna give this a shot on my BigGun and see what I think....Contrary to popular belief I would like my bike to be quieter if the power loss is nominal. Good job! Keep us posted on how the screen holds up....
I have an FMF Titanium4. I took perforated stianless steel , 1/4 " holes , 3/16 " apart and cut a 2" wide strip 20" long and twisted it a full turn. I put this thru the core and put a disc I cut of it over the end under the tip.
I was also experimenting with the back pressure. Mine has different diameter tips. The biggest tip gives better bottom end , the smaller one gives better top end , but is louder. I found a happy medium like it is now.With the bgger tip. With a second layer on the end with the holes halfway crossed its louder.
Thanks for the pictures!
Should work well - all the small wires should help break up and diffuse the initial soundwave thump coming from the cylinder.
With a diffusion principle like this you're probably going to loose out on a little hp compared to the very best tuned exhausts on the market (reflective soundwaves can actually help the engine breath if you didn't now it).
But if all you wanted to do was to reduce weight while keeping the sound level down (which would be what I'd want as well) it should work well!
awesome and thanks!
wow, with pics, this is such a great post...:D
Im going to do this to make my bike as quiet as possible
I have a new found respect for quiet trail riding, I find I enjoy the engine more and the sights and scenes much better when riding with a stock exhaust
someboy hacked my original 88 xr6 muffler, the gap or hole is bigger than the pc4 I had even without the spark arrestor, after taking off the pc4 and selling it I installed my oem setup and the difference was amazing...especially accelerating
however on decel the damn baffle less oem muffler has this AWFUL metallic sucking sound that is beyond attrocious and I had forgotten about it, so Im looking for a cheap diy solution to fix internally
so thanks so much
perfect timing and kudos for your effort, its much appreciated
ps just saw the vids, IMPRESSIVE, what was mx db´s on the modified pc4? thanks
Interesting. I was skeptical until I saw the gauge readings. Seems like a dramatic reduction.
Well, I couldn't wait, I went for a short ride. I decided that the packing was too quiet, so I clipped off 4" length from the header pipe end, and I took out 6" width from the interior. This makes the idle louder, and low-speed riding isn't whisper-quiet, but still suitable for neighborhood riding. I'm really loving the increased torque just above idle with the megabomb header.
Unfortunately, even with the additional removal, top speed stuck at 79 mph in my quick test. At speed, the muffler is much quieter, and very smooth. So even more material could be removed. At this point, I think I'll try using a square piece of hardware cloth, rather than triangular, to give two to three wraps extending the length of the muffler, with an open space inside for uninterrupted flow.
:huh Best way to REDUCE NOISE & INCREASE POWER = fit a TURBO :deal
I believe you're very close to find the sweet spot where both the sound and the performance loss is optimal! and when you found it please make a detailed step by step instructions with pictures so that we newbies can implement it too :clap:freaky
Thats pretty small gauge wire to be in the direct path of the hot exhaust. I'd bet on an extended highspeed run there will be molten projectiles flying out the pipe.:wink:
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Classic game in which you will use the accelerometer to control movements Mrs.Cat The goal is to reach the top to save the kitten from Mrs. but be careful not to fall, and especially watch out for that because of Mrs. the absence of her tender kitten has a little freaked out. Try to improve your records by saving more kittens possible.
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If you've ever played a pen-and-paper role-playing game before, then Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep, the next piece of downloadable content for Borderlands 2, will immediately make sense to you. When you sit down with friends, character sheets and dice and snacks spread around you, there are two stories happening. There's the story taking place in your imaginations, where your heroes go on epic quests and perform valorous deeds. Then there's the story of you and your friends, and what each of you brings to the table. Though the stories are separate, who you and your friends are in the real world will shape, to some degree, the interactions of your alter egos in that realm of fantasy.
It's clear that Anthony Burch, lead writer on Borderlands 2, knows all about how this works. In the upcoming story DLC, Tiny Tina, Lilith, Brick, and Mordecai come together to play the tabletop RPG Bunkers & Badasses. During a recent interview, Paul Hellquist, the game's lead designer, shed some light on how Burch approached writing the characters in this new context. "Anthony put each one of those three vault hunters into a different role that anyone who has played tabletop games [will recognize]. One person's super gung ho, one person's never played before but is really excited to check out this thing, and that's kind of where Brick is. Lilith is like, 'Yeah, I know how this works, and I'm into this stuff.' And Mordecai is the guy who's, like, 'Hey, you're in our friend group, and you've never played before? You gotta come over and play!' but they're not really bought in yet. And people who play tabletop games have had those interactions around their tabletop, and so we hope that those fans that are also playing Borderlands will appreciate and sort of see those, like, 'Oh yeah, I remember when my buddy wasn't into it but now he's Lilith; he used to be Mordecai, and now he's Lilith.'"
"There was always this attempt," Burch said, "of like, 'OK, don't be Big Bang Theory.' Don't be the guys who are just being condescending."Of course, the Borderlands games always aim to be funny, and the tabletop game scenario is ripe for comedic riffing, but for Burch, it was important to handle the humor around the role-playing game the right way. "There was always this attempt," Burch said, "of like, 'OK, don't be Big Bang Theory.' Don't be the guys who are just being condescending, like, making nerds the punch line of the joke rather than the people who are making the jokes. We wanted to be a love letter to nerd culture that can still poke fun at itself. Not like, 'Ha ha, you play video games, what a nerd!' That wouldn't have even made sense because we are the biggest nerds. Borderlands is a really hardcore, really in-depth game with a whole crazy amount of mechanics because we like those kinds of games, and this story is about nerdy sh** because we really like that--there's Game of Thrones references because everybody on the team likes Game of Thrones and all that kind of stuff."
There's no shortage of zaniness in Assault on Dragon Keep, as mishaps in the real world where the characters are sitting around the table playing the game regularly intrude on your experience within the fantasy world of Bunkers & Badasses. But it wasn't enough for this DLC to be just a vehicle for a series of jokes. "It was also really important when we were conceptualizing this that there was growth," said Hellquist, "that the tabletop part of the story went somewhere just as much as the fantasy adventure story. And Tina was the driving core of that."
As Assault on Dragon Keep begins, Tina hasn't come to terms with Roland's death, and this gave Burch an opportunity to delve into some more serious issues over the course of the DLC. Though he didn't intentionally conceive of the story in this way, he said that one early player reacted by saying, "You kind of inadvertently ended up making a story that's about the healing power of nerd stuff." And Burch definitely wanted to send a different message about the value of gaming than the ones he thinks are most prevalent today.
"It always bums me out when people are like, 'Oh, it's just games; it doesn't matter,'" Burch said. "But no, it kind of all does matter a lot.""If you ever play a game about games or you ever watch any sort of fiction about games," he said, "the theme is almost always, 'Aren't you a bad person for killing a bunch of people? Doesn't that make you a bad person that you like that in your entertainment?' There hasn't really been a voice that's sort of saying the other, and again, none of this is intentional, but looking back, I can see why we made the decisions that led us here. That we kind of wanted to be that other voice being like, 'No, I mean, we're all adults, and we know that when you're killing orcs, that doesn't make you want to kill human beings.' And also, it can really bring you closer together with people you care about and help you through difficult times. Or create awesome connections. I met my wife because of video games."
"It always bums me out when people are like, 'Oh, it's just games; it doesn't matter,'" Burch said. "But no, it kind of all does matter a lot. Even if the message you're sending isn't anything big and wide-reaching about human nature and the nature of violence, which is totally not what we're dealing in, the message that games are cool and you can play games to be close to people is, I think, still a message worth telling."'


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* In 5 RD and Rosary get one where Rosary tells RD to grow a pair. [[spoiler:Turns out to be HarsherInHindsight]]
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JOHN GULLY - Born Aug. 21, 1783 in Wick-on-Anson, England. Following his father's death, Gully took over the family butcher shop at age 13, amassed considerable debt, and was sent to debtors prison at age 21. Heavyweight champion Henry Pearce, a boyhood friend, visited him in prison and they staged a boxing exhibition for the inmates. Gully got the better of Pearce and wealthy sportsmen paid his debt so he could pursue a boxing career. Gully met Pearce for the title in London in 1805, but the experienced champion won in 64 rounds. When Pearce retired two years later, Gully was regarded as the champion and solidified his claim to the title with two wins over Bob Gregson - in 36 and 24 rounds. Gully retired after the second Gregson bout and became a successful pub owner, bookmaker and coal miner and was elected to Parliament in 1832, serving seven years. He died in 1863.
IGNACIO "NACHO" BERISTAIN - Mexico's trainer of champions, Beristain began his career working for the Mexican government and trained Mexico's boxing team at four Olympic Games. In the pro ranks, Beristain has trained 19 champions, including three Hall of Famers - strawweight and light flyweight Ricardo "Finito" Lopez, junior flyweight Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez, and bantamweight-super bantamweight Daniel Zaragoza.
A.F. BETTINSON - A former amateur lightweight champion of England, Bettinson became a promoter and with John Fleming in 1891 founded the National Sport Club (NSC), which hosted many of the top boxers of the day. Bouts took place after dinner and featured such standouts as Joe Walcott, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Wilde, Ted "Kid" Lewis, Georges Carpentier, and Kid McCoy. Bettinson had strict rules. Boxers had to behave and members and guests were not permitted to talk during the action. The influence of the NCS was profound. In 1909 it standardized divisions and weight limits before authorizing British title bouts and arranged for the presentation of championship belts.
JOE CORTEZ - Born Oct. 13, 1943 in New York City, he registered a 43-2 record as an amateur boxer, winning six Golden Gloves tournaments. He turned pro in 1963 and compiled an 18-1 record before retiring in 1971. Five years later, he began refereeing amateur bouts and soon turned pro, officiating his first world title bout in 1982, WBA junior welterweight champion Aaron Pryor's 12th-round knockout of Miguel Montilla. He has since become one of the most respected referees in boxing, calling 160 title bouts. He's also appeared as a referee in two movies.
HARRY CARPENTER - The voice of British Broadcasting Corp. boxing for over 40 years, Carpenter covered his first bout for the BBC in 1949 and became its full-time boxing correspondent in 1962. He called ringside action around the world until his retirement in 1994, including the "Rumble in the Jungle" between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and the "Thrilla in Manila" between Ali and Joe Frazier. Prior to working for the BBC, Carpenter was on the staff of the London Daily Mail for eight years as a boxing and general sports columnist and also covered three Olympic Games. He died in March 2010 at age 84.


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How small can a robot get? According to a team of researchers at Georgia Tech, really, really small. Described in the July 23 issue of the journal Soft Matter, the Georgia Tech team has been running complex computational models of swimming robots on the micron (0.001 mm or about 0.000039 inches) scale. At this microscopic level, water takes on very different properties from those of the human scale, but despite these challenges the team believes that such robots could have fascinating practical applications.
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Cozy apartment in typical building of Born district (1890 )downtown combining a rustic style with all modern conveniences. Having 3 large wooden windows w/ balcony/patio you will enjoy a lot of daylight and amazing views to trees and parrots within the heart of Old Town.
The apartment is composed of one large fully equipped kitchen with microwave, kettle, fruit juice and coffe makers. The balcony/patio has a small table w/chair
One large living room with 2 comfortable sofas (one with a convertible double bed), a dining table for 4. It also has a large window/balcony/patio with incredible open views to tree-lined avenue.
One large bedroom with a double bed, closet and chest of drawers with mirror. One charming bathrooom with full bath tub and shower, washer, hair dryer and iron. It is decorated with authentic catalan tiles on walls.The original wooden beams and windows give a warm and 'homey' feel to the apartment. The apartment has air conditioning and heating.
Excellent location from where to explore other destinatios in Catalonia, such as Girona, Tarragona, Montserrat. Check also nearby property (#264511)in Sitges famous town on Mediterranean coast
Keywords: Apartment, Born/Ribera, Historic Downtown Barcelona,Ramblas, beach, Picasso, Miro, Museum, gastronomy, wine, Catalonia, Gaudi, sagrada familia, FC Barcelona, park,
My name is Carola. I will be happy to tell you about our neighbourhood and other areas of Barcelona, Sitges, Catalonia
It is a colourful district, so easy to walk to museums (Picasso Museum), theaters (Liceo Theater), modernist building (Palace of Music), Gothic Quarter (Cathedral) shops I(Portal del Angel), markets (Santa Catherina Market), restaurants (4 Gats) and bars. The Ciutadella park is almost across the street and just behind is the beach (Barceloneta).
It is 5 min. to metro line and railway 'Arco de triunfo', 5 min. to bus Station del Norte ( to go to Girona, Figueras), 10 min. to main railway station de Francia. It is really the best location from where to discover Catalonia and the local lively neighborhood.
The unique feature of this apartment (compared to similar apartments in this area) is its amazing open views overlooking trees (with parrots) from all main rooms, which give you a lot of light, sunshine, and privacy even though you are in the very heart of Old Town.
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Titre: Bel appartement très bien situé
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour à Barcelone. Cet appartement est situé dans un très beau secteur tranquille près de l'animation de Barcelone. Nous avons pleinement profité des quartiers Gothic, Ramblas & Ribera, où règne l'animation toute la journée jusqu'au coucher. Il y a un charmant restaurant avec terrasse à l'entrée de l'immeuble. Je vous recommande cette location.
Lovely traditional Spanish styled apartment. Comfortable and homely it was exactly as shown in the photographs and the description provided. The balconies let in plenty of light, whilst the trees outside made it feel secluded and the parrots provided entertainment.
Had everything we needed for our stay, again as described (hairdryer, toaster, wifi etc). If you want to cook there are plenty of pots & pans and there was plenty of reading material, maps and books in the apartment.
Carola had even left some essentials like water and wine in the fridge to get us started!
The location was perfect. Very nice area. Quiet at night. Easy walking distance to all areas of Barcelona whether to the beach, Sagrada Familia or the Barrio Gotic etc. We managed it even in scorching heat. However, if you don't fancy walking there are plenty of transport connections nearby with a metro stop less than 5 mins walk. Loads of restaurants and bars to choose from and supermarkets close by.
Carola was very nice, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this apartment to others and would love to return. We had a great time.
This apartment was perfect , it was sunny and had everything we needed . It was in a perfect location , we would love to come back and stay right here. The furnishings were beautiful and the little balconies and the trees outside the window made it feel secluded even while being in the heart of the city. We could walk everywhere but used the hop on hop off bus for a couple of days. The neighborhood was delightful with ample shops restaurants and wonderful cafes and squares. I cannot say enough ....the only issue could be stairs for those that have limitations with their health, otherwise perfecto!
My husband and I stayed in this apartment from 11.2-11.11 and loved it.
Neighborhood: perfect for us- tons of great places to eat and drink, easily walkable, felt less touristy than other neighborhoods, clean, quiet at night, santa catarina market is amazing, park across the street. loved it.
Apartment: really nice. lovely views, comfortable, exactly as pictured. kitchen is pretty well equipped, washing machine works well. chandeliers in every room, we loved it. Really easy to communicate with Carola and the lovely woman who checked us in and out. We'd definitely stay here again next time!
We loved this apartment. It was exactly as described on the website, and in previous comments. It was very clean, and well equipped. There was a great supply of reference material, and Carola had thoughtfully left some basics (water, milk, wine!, oranges). It is an excellent location, with a small market and restauraunt below, quick access to the Metro system, and walking distance from many local destinations. If we are lucky enough to return to Barcelona, we woudn't even consider looking for a different apartment, and it sure beats staying at a hotel.
We stayed here for five nights and had a fantastic time. The apartment is *exactly* as described and pictured, and is immaculate. We found it comfortable and lovely, and felt immediately at home. Carola met us upon arrival and was friendly and extremely helpful in pointing us to local attractions. Her shelf of travel books and maps helped as well. She had kindly stocked the refrigerator with a few items that helped get us going and added to the extra feeling of welcome. The location is fantastic--truly almost everything we wanted to do was within walking distance, including the beaches and many of the main sights of the city. We loved the three different small balconies, each with its own beautiful view. Yes, there are a few stairs to climb, but we got used to that quickly and only really noticed it the first night when we had suitcases. Thanks for a great stay, Carola!
Great location, very nice apartment. The bed wasn't very comfortable, but other than that it was exactly as advertised and we would definitely stay there again.
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Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is eager to gauge the popularity of the club in the Far East.
The 18-year-old is thoroughly looking forward to meeting Arsenal's passionate supporters in the region.
"When I first came to Arsenal [the popularity of the Club] was one of the most surprising things for me," Oxlade-Chamberlain told Arsenal Player.
"You have people from Malaysia, South Africa, America and Australia all supporting Arsenal and it makes you realise how big a club this is.
"It's amazing to think of fans on the other side of the world supporting the Club so much. It will be really nice to go out there and connect with them.
"I've heard about last year's trip and I've been told the fans are so enthusiastic and really love the Club and the players. They give a lot to the Club and to the players, so it is nice to give something back to them."