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Calle Nueva II - Spain Select
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Apartment / 2 bedrooms / sleeps 4 Home 247611
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Apartment / 2 bedrooms / sleeps 4
|Key Info
In the heart of Malaga, this two bedroom apartment offers an unbeatable combination of luxury interior and a great central location. The highlight of the property is its impressive rooftop terrace ? the perfect place to watch the sun go down over the rooftops of the old city. The apartment is located right in the centre of the city, and is surrounded by a wealth of sights and cultural attractions. Must-see sights within walking distance include the Malaga Alcazaba, the Cathedral and the Picasso Foundation, but the whole neighbourhood is a maze of narrow winding streets and elegant plazas, perfect for exploring on foot. The nearby streets of Calle Granada and Calle de Marques de Larios are two of the most atmospheric in the city, the beautiful buildings playing host to a diverse mix of shops and services, tapas bars and cafes. Malaga has recently undergone much redevelopmentand the newest addition to the city is the excellent Muelle Uno shopping centre. Situated on the fifth floor of a brand new building, the apartment itself is bright and spacious, with two double bedrooms, a large open-plan living room and a stunning rooftop terrace with Jacuzzi. The focal point of the interior is the beautiful living and dining room with parquet flooring, stylish yet comfortable furnishings and direct access to the large terrace. The terrace is what really makes this apartment special - with a large Jacuzzi, sun loungers, chill-out area and dining table, and unbeatable views across the city, guests can enjoy it at any time of day or night. Both bedrooms have been decorated in a discrete modern style, with plenty of wardrobe space and marble en-suite bathrooms. With a great location in one of the best areas of the city and a stunning terrace, this is ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in the heart and soul of Malaga.
|Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms
|2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 Family bathrooms
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|Car advised
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Jacuzzi or hot tub, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed property
|Central heating, Air conditioning, TV
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
|Double beds (2)
|Balcony or terrace
|Not suitable for wheelchair users
|Further details indoors
Surface area: 105 m2 + 64 m2 of terraces. Fifth floor: Entrance leads into the living / dining room furnished with a 3-seater sofa, one armchair, a large puff, side table with designer lamp, a shelving unit with TV and DVD player and a dining area for up to 4 people. This room accesses to the terrace with an outside second dining table and 6 chairs. From this terrace there is access to the upper floor terrace. The kitchen, to the left of the entrance, is fully equipped with a fridge/ freezer, ceramic hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine /dryer. There are 2 bedrooms (with fitted wardrobes): 1 master (king-sized bed 1.80m x 2.00m) with 2 bed side tables and en suite marble bath with 2 wash basins; and 1 double (queen-sized bed 1.50m x 2.00m) with en suite marble bathroom with walk-in shower. Please note there is laminated flooring throughout the apartment except for the bathrooms and the kitchen, which are tiled. Upper floor terrace (accessed by a stair case): it is furnished with outside furniture: 1 armchair with coffee table, a double sun lounger with side table and a Jacuzzi/Pool (5.00m x 3.00m). Please note there are other private terraces in the same level and are separated by a glass translucent panel; and the jacuzzi can be used only in the period april-october.
Amenities: Terrace, Lift, Concierge, TV, DVD Player, Portable plug in USB internet for PC only, Forced Air Heat , Central Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer / Dryer, Oven, Microwave, Outdoor Furniture, Jacuzzi.
|Further details
Discount Long Stays
? 10 / day discount for stays of 7 or more days (already applied)
Included in price
High Speed Internet
Weekly Maid Service (2 hours)
The price shown applies for up to 4 people
Not included in price
? 75 Booking Fee (Includes Final Cleaning)
3% Surcharge for Payments with American Express (No Surcharges for Visa or Mastercard)
The Andalucia region
There are a number of must-see sights withinwalking distance of the apartment, including the Alcazaba, the Cathedral, and the Picasso Foundation. The beautiful botanical garden the Parque de M?laga offers some respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, while the best shopping is to be found in the recently opened Muelle Uno commercial centre in Malaga port.
Birthplace of Pablo Picasso and home to a wealth of historical and cultural sights and attractions, M?laga is a vibrant and atmospheric city which has recently undergone extensive urban development and renovation. The apartment is located in the historical city centre which is overflowing with sights, artistic and cultural attractions, shops, restaurants and tabernas. The nearby Calle de Marques de Larios is the city?s geographical and historical heart and is full of designer boutiques, while the surrounding streets and plazas contain many architectural and religious treasures, from museums and churches to beautiful Baroque buildings.
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Reviews of West Suburban Nursing & Rehab Center
Average Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 Reviews
I visited this facility
My step-mother was placed in this facility two weeks ago...Jan 30, 2015. This place is not impressive. There are serious deficits in the areas of patient care, maintenance, food services and nursing. The odor of urine permeates the first floor.....the staff in housekeeping are standing around working hard at looking busy! The telephone in my mom's room has been inoperable for two weeks! This still exists after repeated requests to nursing and maintenance for repair. It seemed like they wanted to deliberately cut her off from communicating with family.....this is a very cruel thing to do to a senior who depends on maintaining communication with out of town family. Not a good place!
I am a friend or relative of resident
My mother was only in the nursing facility for 3 months and I did like the care she seemed to get from her nurses Peter and AJ. There was a CNA named David who was always friendly and helpful. Facility was always clean. I must admit though, when my mother passed away I was very upset and disappointed that my family and I did not receive a sympathy card. I even received better from my Vet when my dog passed away. From that day on it was like she never existed. This is disturbing to me. You show your true colors at that moment. Makes me wonder how she was treated when I wasn't around visiting.
I am a friend or relative of resident
My mother has had multiple health complications and has been in and out of West Suburban. She is currently awaiting her permanent residence there, as her needs grown much larger than to be on her own, and I couldn't be happier that she is coming back! The staff is beyond understanding and extremely supportive! Our family isn't very big, and when my mother wasn't at the facility, 2 staff members would always ask how she was doing, how WE were doing, and always wish her well! Allison and Michelle continue to be amazing support to myself and my family! It's one of the hardest decisions to make, but knowing your loved one is in amazing care makes it a little easier!
I am a friend or relative of resident
Horribly neglectful lack of care. Care plans not followed. Average nurse/CNA response time was 2 -3 HOURS. My relative had a bad bed sore, was hospitalized for sepsis 4 times during the 9 months at this facility before I could transfer him elsewhere. His muscles contracted to an extreme degree due to a failure to perform simple therapy mandated in his care plan. It has taken over a year at a better facility to return his muscles to their normal positions (ie straighten his legs). Reeked of urine, feces; my relative was soiled on every nearly every visit. Oxygen was not on his face. I would not send my worst enemy's dog to West Suburban.
I am a friend or relative of resident
Friendly staff but lacks staffing. 2 CNA's to 35+ residents. Long hallways. A bed , nightstand and closet and maybe some room for visitors to sit comfortably.
I visited this facility
This is a large facility that has a good number of resident with significant medical and care needs. It is situated a few blocks off the main road in a quiet, safe suburban neighborhood. There is not much real designated outdoor space however. The interior of the building is fairly well maintained and appropriately decorated though it has an institutional feel overall. The main level and each floor has common areas that can be full often due to the large number of residents. The hallways are long as each floor so that rooms far from the nurses station are truly pretty far, though this is hard to avoid in facilities of this size and type. Rooms are generally shared though some private rooms are available. Size of rooms is average, with not too much space for personal items or storage. Some rooms do have windows with views of trees while others look into the parking lot. The food is somewhat lackluster overall though some meals can be surprisingly good. Direct care varies some, with some long term staff who are very skilled and commited and other staff who are new and turn over frequently. There can be long wait times to get assistance depending on how busy staff is at a given time Historically the facility has been willing to manage very ill residents who may not be accepted at other facilities, which can make it a choice for families of the very ill who plan to be at bedside and overseeing care.
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I don't have an alternative SLR as I usually use a rangefinder, but I have been having great fun today with my Canon EOS 50e (with very cheap Agfaphoto Vista 200, only £1.00 per cassette).
I'd have to say "currently" to any answer I give, as I have Canon (EOS and FD), Nikon (AF and manual), Minolta MD and autofocus, Pentax K both AF and manual, Olympus OM, Yashica (AF and manual), Mamiya, Fujica and several M42 mount 35mm SLRs in my collection. I trot out whatever suits my fancy that day. These things are dirt cheap now, mostly, so I end up with multiples sometimes. I have five Canon AE-1's somehow. They all work. My Yashica's have grown to 6 somehow, and not one of them is a lemon - though the FR-II needs a bit of love to return to glory.
I guess I have no primary system, so no alternate system. Excepting Canon's T-90, Fujica's AX-3, and any Pentax ME-ish camera, I haven't found fault with any brand or body.
Nikon 1st camera, Nikon 2nd camera, but I do have a few Ricohs that I've been given over the years that impressed me and use them when I worry for the safety of my gear
I don't want to own several different manufacturers equipment, all I want is all my lenses to fit and work correctly on all my S.L.R. body's.
Well, Olympus OM is my regular platform but I have always been enraptured by half frame cameras so I shoot a Pen F quite a bit.
I do have 3 other SLR brands. A Sears (Ricoh KR5) with a 50 f2, bought because it was only $5, and a Fujica ST605n body purchased because I had picked up a Super Tak 50 1.4 and 135 f3.5 cheap and I needed a M42 body to mount them on. The third one was a gifted but inoperative Konica FS1 with 28 f3.5, 50 f1.4 and 80~200 f4.5 Konica lenses. I replaced a missing contact in the battery compartment with a bit of shim brass and it works fine now.
Of the three I like the Fujica best although the shutter seems loud to me.
To be honest, I've never loaded a roll in the Konica, just too much going on.
Well I'm a Canon guy, my backup to my EOS 1V is my AE-1 FD mount camera...
My "other" SLR is a Mamiya RZ67 medium format SLR... :)
Those are the only SLR's I bother with. The best :)
Nikon F3HP is my main, other SLR use to be my Nikon FE, although I since picked up another F3 (non HP).
I have several SLR systems. Lately, my favorite "other" camera is a Minolta XD 11. I really like using it with the compact 45/2.
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I reskinned it using material from Aki-Asahi. I was going to use the other guy in the U.S., but I actually wanted to receive my order.
The Nikons and Canons are my "other" cameras. For SLR, I prefer the screw-mount Yashica and Pentax cameras. But I use rangefinders, scale focus, or point and shoot cameras more than SLR.
I don't have another SLR. Well, I do have some M42 toys but I never really use them. The only non-Nikon 35mm gear I have and use is the Hexar AF, but it's not and can't be a replacement for my F3/F100. And it's not an SLR.


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These Acrostic War poems are examples of Acrostic poems about War. These are the best examples of Acrostic War poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
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LIGHTING a candle for those who have died
A most thoughtful and kindly request done, since lighting a
CANDLE is the least, we can do,
FOR those who have sacrificed their life and all, so
THOSE of us can live in a better place.Let's remember those
WHO have died in all the wars, who,
HAVE fought so bravely in the name of peace & freedom and
DIED.Let's never forget it and so let's pray for World peace.
Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp200
Copyright © Dorian Petersen Potter
Grovel for blood, grovel for blood you bastards
Hunger for bodies of innocent children and flee
Amidst webs of mayhem you throw the world asunder
"Zionists we are, all so powerful, all so free!"
And again the injustice of war compels me
To speak in anger and utterly be
I am sorry fellow poets if harshness comes with words
But the news gives me not any joy, not any glee
For the people of Palestine are now in torture
And all I can do is watch Ghaza fall to become debris
Copyright © farah chamma
T hose beautiful little girls you tried to kill
A s they waited in their school van at the end of the day
L ive another day to remind you, once again, you've failed!
I n terrible suffering, yet they shine for the whole world to see
B e it known, innocent blood cries for better tomorrows
A nd like the dust beneath the feet of these little ones
N ever will you rise to the heights for which you murder to attain!
Copyright © Annalise a.k.a. Audrey Haick
W eeping fills the hangar as his casket is brought out,
E mbraced by Old Glory's colors, a fitting soldier's shroud.
L oved one's hearts are shattered, future hopes, dreams are crushed;
C omrades in arms salute him, adding a bittersweet touch.
O verwhelming grief consumes those left behind,
M eaningless words, platitudes spoken to be kind.
E arnest tales of bravery told of him who died.
H eavy with emotion, a nation shares regrets,
O ffering condolences to those who won't forget.
M any a brave soldier has been welcomed home this way.
E nding future ventures, they've come home to stay.
Entered in Susan Burch's Little Viewed Jewels contest.
Copyright © Kim Merryman
When two choose each the other
Having decided this, their fate
A bond, a pledge, a vow replaces
That which, unchosen, cannot wait
Even when it requires a warrior resolute,
Vitality deathless, and sacrifice continuous,
Eternal must the pledge be, or
Risk betrayal's scourge sinuous.
It is at the pit, against the fiery horde
That Absalom dulls the finest sword
This is what it takes to stand at my side
Antagony to injustice is my cause
Knell my soul to abandon, divide
Eidetically my failure would resound, preside
Sorcerous dreams expounding my flaws.
Indebted to peace, yet still facing war
Soliloquy sweet, punished yet more.
When the lashes pernicious slander my spirit
Have you the stamina to fight weaponless, naked?
Ardently ask the goddess Irit
That throughout the nightmare, you survive unwakéd?
Impassioned, immortal, immoderate, rhetorical
Would you, could you, if so, should you?
Illusion or real, my fight is defense
Leave destruction behind
Lose selfish pretense
Give willingly blood to the unjust blow
Impatiently wait the night for the dawn
Vicious dark creatures attack love's glow
Effervescent, they dissolve at the light, and pass on.
Because violence feeds violence, and hate cannot withstand love's rapture.
Copyright © Matthew Wetter
W ayfaring soldiers on both sides believing the other to be depraved
A trocities crucifying unborn generations
R uinous idealisms exchange catastrophic pleasantries
Copyright © Abe Lopez
M isemployments historically abound,
I nterestingly enough, where no politicians are found.
S light of hand and twist of fact,
E nergies are wasted on the wrong tract.
M ost often there's an underlying cause,
P reaching its' worth won't get any applause.
L essining the risk has no economic appeal,
O thers try repeatedly to obscure the deal.
Y ears go by with ever increasing investment,
M any troops are lost by political impressments.
E nter NOT some rhyme or reason,
N otwithstanding might be accusations of treason.
T here is one axiom to be used in order to win,
S urely we should remember, it's harder to get OUT than IN!
For the acrostic challenge contest.
This in no way should cast any aspersions of our brave men and women in service.
God bless them all!
Copyright © John Trusty
Grave is where you lie
Remembering who you are
Attributes you instilled in me, guided fleets
North Star
Dedicated soldier
Fought in World War II
Agonizing pain from cancer
Tried to hold on to you
Home back to God you went
Eternally peaceful as can be
Respectfully loving all you were for me
Copyright © Lauren Smith
Little babies are born
Into a world that has a
Vicious, 'Dog eat dog!'
Long days pass
Amid the chaos of war.
Ugly scars mar beauty, while
Gaiety is almost non-existent.
How can life be so cruel?
Listen to the call for peace, to
Overcome ruthlessness.
Visualize a better life, where
Everyone lives, laughs, and loves.
Copyright © Virginia Mitchell
A nymph and her daughter
Pause to refresh
Two caught in polite conversation
Like the admiring tenant.
Yet whatever happened (shivers)
To the beautiful day?
As two or three fingers
Dance together forming words
Another thought is played
Set In drifting time
We two four
As two for
Running on in pensitivity
Roiling thoughts
Only echoing
Longingly in trapped rapt melencholy
Softly swearing
Needless heedless wasted lives
Copyright © Donald Meikle
Eric (and sometimes not)
*In case this does not display correctly, you have to read the word TERRORISTS vertically
and then read the rest horizontally to see what the word means*
Copyright © Eric Nolan
F or each life lost a mother grieves
U ntil the last shot is fired she will never sleep.
T ears will fall as we count the cost.
I ll winds blow as the war goes on.
L ove must prevail for peace to win
I t must stay strong to make evil give in.
T ime ticks by with each life snuffed out.
Y et no lessons are learned as the enemies shout
O f rights and power,
F orce and might,
W illing the other to acknowledge they are right.
A lways remember that for each life lost
R emains a nation counting the cost.
Copyright © Helen J Radford
T he story of two brothers who fought for their country,
A ll wars did they fight with valour to victory,
L ife did give them honour and ranks,
E nd of the day life gave them only sorrows and regrets.
Copyright © Allen Danie
Yesterday is gone, too late for regrets
All memories of the past locked away
My hopes and fears joining them
Troubles I have had like most, happiness
Seemed to be just a dream from the past
So few of them have survived, once
Far from here I was carefree until you went
Away to war, the news came, lost in action
Now I dwell in the past with locked memories
It seems no point when I no longer can share them
Looks of love from others all around me
As if to taunt me, reminding me of you
Though it is a lovely day my heart weeps a single tear
They're one of many that never manages to fall
Here in my eyes they remain burning hot scalding me
To be with you once more just once to hold you
Stay my heart screams, do not go, do not leave me
Oh how can this be, such terrible pain rips at me
I hear a knock on the door and he is there saying
Believe in me my love, I told you I would return
In your heart you knew I was alive, I am back safe
Yesterday is over, the war won and our life moves on
written 01/23/2014
contest Yesterday
Copyright © Shadow Hamilton
Cops are the state in uniform
Umpires bribed to play the devil's game
Law compromised by blind norm
Police that brings democracy to shame
Revenue and bribe are human flaws
Interdict this justice and free the poor
Trodden down by the oppressors'cause.
Shame on your silence, your dinner of gore!
Is this revenge for tresspassing at a tree
Or for the cross our fee
I am not candidate for earth's mystery
My solution is no more misery.
What have we become, have gone back
To the primeval night
The bruising dungeon and the gory rack?
So much of trust in flight
From policemen doing political cleansing
And tending lame excuse
The curriers of the guns are pretending
The law inflicts on us abuse.
There goes the wachman, there goes crime
The killer killing all the time.
Copyright © L'nass Shango
Justice must see day in all situations
Universe is calling to those with ears
Society must listen and understand
Too many times, much is said no one hearing
Invisible attention in action
Creating and promoting hypocrisy
Enough is Enough, Justice must Reign!
Copyright © Justice Chikandamina
It began as a struggle many years ago
The struggle that only the brave fought for years
It was the dream to them
A dream they wanted to leave for their young
It is today that make the accomplishments of their fight
The fight that thousands sacrifice their lives for
It is today where a free man wanders on earth fearlessly
Today their dream has manifested
As the dawn has come to a nation
A nation that has grown from strength to strength
He walks with his head held up high
Happiness covers his pure innocence
He is a free man of South Africa
Black as coal and strong as the lion
This is the land of all people who lives
And share great history together.
This is the country filled with wonderful people
I love my country
Copyright © Zakhe Michael Mcunu
Why to
Argue? lets
Resolve our problems in peace.
Copyright © juan onate
Pernicious weapons shall not devastate
An unvanquishable nation, an indestructible state
Lust for blood rips thousands' bodies apart
Each slaughtered by a master of slaying art
Salvaged from inhumanity of humankind
They rise to Heaven for eternal peace of mind
Into the air, their invincible spirits float
"Never give up", with their blood they wrote
Eternity will witness the victory we await
Copyright © Sarah M.
Firecracker - a paper or cardboard cylinder filled with an explosive and having a fuse, for discharging to make a noise.
Firethe Southern sergeant shouts to the boys behind him
In unison, we live or die together, light the fuse. The enemy
Rises up from behind a rocky outcropping
Effectively blocking the allied advance. Shrapnel
Crescendos from the jeeps in the rear, cutting down
Riflemen not killed instantly by the attack.
Another night passes, nightmares replay the
Carnage of a war un-won, I see the bodies of friends
Killed in the name of God. Every dead man
Earnestly left life not knowing if
Right was truly in their
Copyright © Debbie Guzzi
Wrestling with his conscience
Abstaining from verbal exchange
Regretting his words
Offended by obscenities
Forgetting his ticket
What is happening now?
Obnoxious little men
Rallying in no mans land
Dire Consequences
Spasmodic verbal abuse.
Related to the football match:
Copyright © Hazel Connelly
Ancient science launches research towards new technology
Learning new disciplines to increase the power of their patron
Creating new magics; generating spendable gold from lead
Hinting at greater knowledge hidden in the realms of men
Evolving sciences increase the expertise of kingdom soldiers
Machines, potions and tactics to defeat enemies of the king
Yesterday's mysteries leading the world toward today's reality
Copyright © Steven Gadberry
I've notice how our eyes always seem to meet. No matter how many are in a room my eyes always seemed to find yours.
I've tried hard to ignore my feelings, but the harder I tried to fight it, the more it became a losing battle.
I finally stopped fighting and the war was over.
Copyright © Thea Lazenby
No one has
One single good
Excuse for war today
X marks the spot for
Unless people are just plain
Eventually the human species will
Forbid the acceptance of violence
Or curse itself forever
Revealing the fact that
Are cold-hearted
Rabid monsters
Copyright © M. L. Kiser
Going to war I have no choice
I am a soldier just a boy
Violence is not in my soul
Every noise my nerve ends employ
Politicians why can't you hear
Eternal pleas from within
All of our souls cry out in fear
Chances of dying without sin
Eyes see atrocities hearts just give in
Are we fighting in vain, will there be no peace
Children are dying, the old and the sick
How can you let this happen to them,
Angels of mercy please here our plea
No one can help them except you and me
Come on politicians, sit together and parlance
Everyone awaiting the verdict, Give Peace a Chance.
Penned 7/6/2013
Copyright © SEREN ROBERTS
Raised internally
Religious zealot
Ignorant of truth
Trusting people
Copyright © Prince Freakasso
Painted ponies blaze
Across the steppe-land maze
I bask in the sun's dying rays
Newborn hopes had begun to raise
Timid dreams of brighter days
Wagon wheels break the Western skies
Intensive care for invasive lies
Truth hidden soon dies
Hurling poker chips, roll your snake eyes
Finding solace in the campfire
Indigeous hate we all inspire
Railways stealing for hire
Engulfing the plains with our funeral pyre
I'm still on a Western kick it seems. Oops.
I wrote this thinking of Andrea Dietrich's contest, but I'm pretty sure this isn't the right tone.
Ah my muse. Sorry.
Copyright © A.E. Rivenbark
Honestly, I do not know how to exist most days.
I survive each day, with memories of,
Damages done in battle.
Destruction, chaos, horror;
Everywhere I turn I see violence and death.
Nightmares haunt me every night.
Wounded warrior, you cannot see my scars.
Over there is where my mind returns to;
Useless is how I feel sometimes when the tears flow.
No, you may never understand my battle,
Demons surround me always, invading every safe place.
Survivor; I served for freedom's sake.
© 2014 CM Davidson
Copyright © C.M. Davidson-Pickett
He saw me I saw him
We leaped for greatness
But we were earth bound
He surpasses my hopes
And shatters my dreams
I feel darkness in him which I bravely embrace
He's my hope my shield my love
My undivided trust
With him
I feel that I can reach bounds and mounts of greatness
So why do I still feel so empty
Copyright © Apolo Amai
Wrecks homes and family disaggregates
Annihilates lives and dreams stalks
Ruins souls and number of orphans aggrandizes
Promotes stability and quietude installs
Enhances joy and anxiety abolishes
Amplifies wishes and creation procreates
Corroborates love and hush authenticates
Epitomizes harmony and cooperation eases.
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For those of us outside of the UK, we haven't been able to see the FXUK trailer for The Walking Dead. Listener/Viewer Grant was kind enough to rip us a copy of the trailer. The trailer is now up on YouTube and is ready for your enjoyment. It's important to note that no new footage is seen in the trailer. If anything, it is an abridged version of the full length trailer from Comic Con.
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Kirk Evans is a Microsoft Architect for the Azure Center of Excellence.
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Man, I am spoiled. I am spoiled by how simple the free edition of SQL Server 2008, SQL 2008 Express, is to set up and connect to. I found myself needing to connect to an Oracle database this week. I haven't had to connect to an Oracle database in years, I forgot how painful this can be. If you find that you need to set up a connection to an Oracle database for your application, and assuming you are able to install the Oracle 10g client and tools locally on one machine for development purposes, here are some steps to try to ease the learning curve a bit. Judging from the number of forum posts on this, it seems I am not the only one.
There is a free version of Oracle that you can download to test your application against. I downloaded the database from:
I accepted all defaults through the installation process, and provided a password for the system and sys accounts. Let's assume something ridiculously simple like "pass@word1" for the sake of the rest of this post. In the Windows start menu, find the command to go to the database home page.
You are prompted for a username and password. Choose "sys" and use the password from above (remember, we used "pass@word1" as a demo here).
Choose Administration, then Database Users, then click on the HR icon. Provide a password of your choosing, and set the Account Status to "unlocked".
This one had me stumped, I went through several miscues before I figured out that you don't need to install the ODAC or Oracle Client bits. What was confusing is if I needed the 10.x version of the developer tools, or if I can use the 11.x version of the tools. Turns out you can use the 11.x version just fine, as found in this link:
ODAC 184.108.40.206.21 with Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio
This downloads the a ZIP file which you need to extract. Once extracted, run setup.exe. In the radio checkbox asking if you want to install client bits or server bits, you are only going to install the client bits. Accept the rest of the defaults and finally close the program.
If, like me, you expected to complete the above installation, open up Visual Studio, and get started, you are in for a disappointment. First, you need to tell Oracle how to find your database. Somewhere in the Oracle docs I saw the key. Go to the following directory (replace the folder "kirke" with your folder name, of course).
Copy the tnsnames.ora file from the Sample directory to its parent directory (remember to replace "kirke" with your folder name).
Then open up tnsnames.ora and make some edits. Here is what mine ended up as. My machine name is "EVANS1", and Oracle Express was installed to port 1521 (the default).
<data source alias> = (DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = EVANS1)(PORT = 1521)) (CONNECT_DATA = (SERVER = DEDICATED) (SERVICE_NAME = orcl) ) )
Still not there yet. Next, you need to configure the Oracle provider in machine.config. Just to spare the extra mouse click here (if you are reading this, you are probably already frustrated to begin with) the magic entry to add to machine.config in the configuration/system.data/DbProviderFactories section is:
<add name="Oracle Data Provider for .NET" invariant="Oracle.DataAccess.Client" description="Oracle Data Provider for .NET" type="Oracle.DataAccess.Client.OracleClientFactory, Oracle.DataAccess, Version=22.214.171.124, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=89b483f429c47342" />
<add name="Oracle Data Provider for .NET" invariant="Oracle.DataAccess.Client" description="Oracle Data Provider for .NET" type="Oracle.DataAccess.Client.OracleClientFactory, Oracle.DataAccess, Version=18.104.22.168, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=89b483f429c47342" />
This next part had me stumped, until I ran across this forum post that showed how to troubleshoot and pointed to a likely cause. The fix was to set an environment variable called "oracle_sid" and set it to the value of "xe" (since we are using Oracle Express, this is the default).
The last step is to throw chicken bones, do a rain dance, and cross your fingers to hope you connect. In Visual Studio 2008, click the "Connect to Database" button in the Server Explorer pane. Choose the data source, making sure to use the Oracle Database as the data source, and Oracle Data Provider for .NET as the data provider.
That pulls up another window for provider-specific connection settings. I specified the user name as "HR" and our password that we created earlier (using the Oracle web page dialog, remember?)
Once I stumbled through all these settings, I could finally connect to Oracle using the Visual Studio server explorer pane.
This is just SO much simpler when you use the freely available SQL Server 2008 Express.
Just exactly what I needed.... it worked like a charm! Thank you... now I have some quite decent debugging capabilities and Oracle database object control from VS2008.
You're right, we get so spoiled with the productivity of SQLServer 2008... The other day I installed the enterprise version of SQL Server 2008 (transactional and analytics (BI)) in one shot... didn't even blink... plus the sample AdventureWorks 2008... no problem at all...
Now, I'll try to get the Entity Framework to work on this Oracle database.... any tips?
I had a few other obstacles to overcome, but despite that, your article saved me from a world of pain. Thanks!!
help me please i'm stuck at, "Configure machine.config" and what i am going to do "tnsnames.ora"
Joshua - I am not available to help you troubleshoot your issue. You might find additional help at http://stackoverflow.com.
Thanks so much :)
hi Kirk,
Am experincing below error as i try to add an Oracle database
"ORA-12504: TNS:Listener was not given the SERVICE_NAME in CONNECT_DATA"
what mistake am i making?
Thank you very much on this. I've Installed and configured it perfectly. And now I've retrieve the HR database from my Oracle SQL Developer into my Visual Studio 2010. Thank very much.
i installed VS 2010 after that i installed oracle 10 Express edition. i want to connect Vs2010 with oracle 10g. i want to add reference Oracle.DataAccess.Client. but my reference doesn't Show Oracle.DataAccess.Client. please give me solution
Its ok i got it . But i have one problem with this.
mt database connection is closing once i restarted visual studio. So that i can't able to make setup file.
please help me.
Mr.Kirk i want to know where is the exact location that machine.config you edited, because there is 2 framework and 2 kind of machine.config which is machine.config.comments and machine.config.default.. i'm running win8.1 64bit and i use oracle 10g for VS2012 express edition or perhaps you had better oracle version for me to try :D
thank u for this tuto but plz tell me, are this tables from your database or they come with oracle installation because i have a data base base wich not contains any table but when i follow this steps i find many tables : custemers, region.. in ma data base and even if i add any table to data base i found only this tables
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HTC One Delayed Because Suppliers Think HTC is No Longer a Tier-One Customer?
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HTCs financial numbers have been less than spectacular for the last few quarters despite putting out pretty decent smartphones. The company is trying to turn things around with the*HTC One, but it seems that the company might have lost their trust with parts manufacturers. The*Wall Street Journal*is reporting that thedelayed One launch*is due to the fact that in part suppliers eyes, HTC is*no longer a tier-one customer.*The report cites an unnamed executive that shared inside knowledge of the situation. This executive said*HTC*has had a problem managing its component suppliers as it has changed its order forecasts drastically and frequently following last years unexpected slump in shipments. *The parts referred to are reportedly shortages of metal casings and components of the new UltraPixel camera.The report also suggests that companies such as Vodafone and Best Buy have been told that shipments are delayed. HTCs CMO has already stated that some pre-orders will be fulfilled by the end of March, but that the full rollout of devices to retailers wont happen until April.Now it seems that the success of the One is even more important, if HTC has lost this respect from their component makers, they will certainly have to show them that they can make a tier-one device.*Time is ticking away for HTC.*Do you think the One will make a big enough splash to put HTC back in the game?
HTC One Delayed Because Suppliers Think HTC "is No Longer a Tier-One Customer"? – Droid Life
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HTC fu*ked themselves financially. Putting all that money into Beats and not have enough money leftover to spend on marketing... but that don't mean they aren't putting out a quality product.
I'll either be copping the HTC One/iPhone/BB.
Had they had a bigger bank roll to spend on marketing...I'm positive the HTC One would do big numbers just based of the ergonomics of the phone.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One - which are you buying?
Samsung Galaxy S4 25.82% (5,817 votes)
HTC One 61.96% (13,960 votes)
Neither 12.22% (2,752 votes)
Total Votes: 22,529
Why n*ggas dont want the S4 man?
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Samsung Heavy Industries*orSHI*(Korean: 삼성중공업) is one of the largestshipbuilders*in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea. A core subsidiary of theSamsung Group, South Korea's largestconglomerate, SHI's main focus is on constructing ships, offshore floaters,gantry cranes, digital devices for ships, and other construction and engineering concerns.
Samsung got long money.
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Cosmic flash thinks her dress is too short, but I beg to differ. If Gwyneth Paltrow can do it, so can she! Her green shift dress is crisp as celery. I like how the silver hardware and shiny flats contrast her fresh frock.
Here's what she has on:
- Dress: Amanda Uprichard
- Wrap: Alternative Apparel
- Cuff: Kenneth Cole
- Shoes: J. Crew
Congrats to cosmic flash!
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designerel 7 years
Girl, your legs are like wow. :D
mizzjen 7 years
yay Cosmic, You look Amazing!!!!! :) I need that dress!
caramelqtee75 7 years
yes it's too short for work, but very cute.
Myo 7 years
Congrats on LOTD! That dress is fabulous and a great color! Love the cuff and the drape of that cardigan. I may have to check out alternative apparel. :)
sandra-werner 7 years
I just commented on this in the Lookbook! :true: As I said in there...... You look as gorgeous as always!!! Congratulations Cosmic!!! :medal:
emalove 7 years
I love it! Totally something I'd wear.
Lysa1237 7 years
Very cute, Love the wrap :)
Lysa1237 7 years
Very cute, Love the wrap :)
joy76 7 years
cute :-)
joy76 7 years
cute :-)
shulemina 7 years
congrats!!!! you look beyond adorable....
MrsJigglesworth 7 years
great look
MrsJigglesworth 7 years
great look
Merlin713 7 years
This is ridiculously adorable.
tillerman435 7 years
it may look nice but if a breeze comes along it's not too fun
bellechic27 7 years
I love this look. So effortless yet so many elements that work well together. Great color combo also! Good job!
sonya-ina 7 years
Too short?! No. You've got great legs to show off!
KrisSugar 7 years
I am so green with envy! :) That is adorable.
KrisSugar 7 years
I am so green with envy! :) That is adorable.
ckeller825 7 years
i love this look!!
ckeller825 7 years
i love this look!!
Pallas-Athena 7 years
Very cute look!
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August 11, 2013 by Colin Solan
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James O'Barr, Joe Eisma, Kristian Donaldson, Ben Dunn, and more appear at Zeus Comics on Saturday August 17, 2013 from 11am till 4:00 pm!
Press Release:
Dallas comic book fans who missed San Diego Comic-Con are getting a fun event filled with comic book creators and free swag. The crew at bigfanboy.com is hosting a special gathering at Zeus Comics and Collectibles Inc where you can meet your favorite comic book creators and pick up awesome movie promos, please win prizes including items you could previously only get at Comic-Con. Guests include THE CROW creator James O'Barr, MORNING GLORIES artist Joe Eisma, THE MASSIVE artist Kristian Donaldson, NINJA HIGH SCHOOL creator Ben Dunn, STAR TREK inker Kez Wilson, Lucasfilm photography artist Scott Harben, KNUCKLEHEADS artist Robert Wilson, and Marvel and THE WALKING DEAD sketch card artist Cal Slayton.
Zeus Comics
1334 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75247
Boston Comic Con 2013 Rescheduled for August 3rd-4th
April 27, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Massachusetts, Top Stories
Excelsior! Stan Lee Attends Big WOW! ComicFest 2013
April 24, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News, Movies, Other, Top Stories
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Big WOW! ComicFest is extremely excited and proud to welcome comic book legend STAN LEE for his first ever appearance at the Bay Area's Premier Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention!
Early Bird Exhibitor Discount for Big Wow 2013 Ends Soon
January 29, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories
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Big Wow! ComicFest Returns to San Jose May 18th & 19th, 2013, bringing two great days of Comic Book, Anime/Manga, Art, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Cosplay FUN! Many of the country's best vendors of all things cool and collectible will tempt your wallets with the perfect gifts for Geek, Fans and True Collectors, everywhere! Big Wow! ComicFest is the Only Major Comics Event in the San Francisco Bay Area this Year.
SPECIAL NOTICE: The early bird $75 Discount for Exhibitor Booths, Small Press and Artist Alley Tables ends Thursday, January 31st at midnight PST. Click Here to Register Today before you miss this opportunity!
Be sure to follow us on both Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date on all our upcoming announcements!
Amazing Creators!
As the Original Artist-Friendly Show, we are bringing in a lineup of Fantastic Comic Book Creator Guests spanning all decades and genres! This year we are pleased to have as guests at the show Neal Adams (Superman, Batman), Tony Daniel (Batman), Adam Hughes (Fables, Wonder Woman), Writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Joker), Toshio Maeda (Urotsukidoji & La Blue Girl), Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets), Lee Bermejo (Rorschach, Joker), Sanjulian (Vampirella), Brian Stelfreeze (Batman), Sergio Aragones (MAD, Groo), Herb Trimpe (Hulk), Terry & Rachel Dodson (X-Men, Wonder Woman), and Arthur Adams (Classic Avengers).
Fan-Favorites… Travis Charest (Weapons of the Metabarons), Kevin Nowlan (Superman Vs. Aliens), James O'Barr (Crow), Dan Brereton (Nocturnals), Keu Cha (Rising Stars), Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher), Joe Linsner (Dawn), Michael Golden (The 'Nam), Bill Morrison (The Simpsons, Futurama), Humberto Ramos (Wolverine), Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine, Liberty Meadows), Liam Sharp (Gears of War), Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra Assassin), Jason Palmer (Serenity), Aaron Lopresti (Spider-Man), Ryan Sook (Zatanna), and so many more confirmed guests added to our website!
Frank Cho Plans for Big Wow 2012
May 10, 2012 by Colin Solan
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Artist Frank Cho posted about his plans for Big Wow Comic Fest on his blog:
The great Big Wow Comic Fest in San Jose is just around the corner. Again this year, I'll be holding one of my very rare art classes where I'll teach drawing the female figure- veeeery sexy female figures. (This is a felony in some southern states, I believe.) Again this year, the lovely and culo-rrific Ivy Doomkitty will model for me at the live figure drawing class. She'll be dressed as Dejah Thoris and belly dance for us. (She's a professional belly-dancer. I kid you not.)
The wonderful thing about Big Wow Comic Fest is that it focuses on the art of drawing and painting comic books. There will be various free art workshops at the convention for the fans, including a costume making workshop for cos-players and acrylic/oil painting classes for fine art lovers. The fans can just watch or draw along with the artists, or just get your comic books autographed – because Big Wow Comic Fest is still a comic book convention.
Don't forget, This year's stellar guest list includes the great Jim Lee, Juanjo "Blacksad" Guarnido, Bernie Wrightson, Travis Charest, Kevin Nowlan, Joe Jusko, Bill Morrison, Tim Sale, Brandon Peterson, James O'Barr, Michael Golden, Mike Choi, Tim Vigil, and many many more.
TX – The Crow Screening
March 19, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
Creator James O'Barr appears at the Alamo Drafthouse to sign copies of The Crow: Special Edition on April 15, 2012 at 5:00pm with a free screening of the film adaptation of to follow at 6:00pm. O'Barr will also be on a Q&A panel after the screening.
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Alamo Drafthouse – Stone Oak
22806 US Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78258
Sienkiewicz and Wrightson Join Some of Sci-Fi's Hottest at the February 2012 DFW Sci-Fi Expo
February 7, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Texas, Top Stories
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Bill Sienkiewicz and Bernie Wrightson join some of Sci-Fi's hottest at the DFW SCI-FI EXPO, Feb 11-12
Two comic book legends, Bill Sienkiewicz (ELEKTRA ASSASSIN) and Bernie Wrightson (SWAMP THING), headline the impressive artist lineup at the February 11-12 Sci-Fi Expo. Produced by the men behind the Dallas Comic Con, this year's Sci-Fi Expo brings in a wide variety of television and movie actors, along with several comic book luminaries including Joe Jusko and Marvel artist Mark Brooks. This is Sienkiewicz's first trip back to the Big D area after previously appearing at the 2009 Dallas Comic Con – his art recently graced the packaging of the new GODZILLA Blu-ray. Bernie Wrightson has become a favorite guest of the Dallas-based shows, and will be making one of his first major 2012 convention appearances there. Mark Brooks is making time from his busy Marvel schedule to return to Dallas for the first time in many years as well, and Joe Jusko is coming straight to the show from a big trip to Paris! Other comic book personalities attending include James O'Barr (creator of THE CROW), Joe Eisma (artist of MORNING GLORIES), Kerry Gammill (former SUPERMAN artist) and Ben Dunn (creator and artist of NINJA HIGH SCHOOL).
Sci-Fi fans will be thrilled to meet the sexy star of BUFFY and DOLLHOUSE, Eliza Dushku, who is attending the show on Saturday only. FIREFLY and SERENITY fans will be treated to appearances by cast members Adam Baldwin (also Saturday only), Jewel Staite, Sean Maher and Ron Glass. Other media personalities include Alexis Cruz (STARGATE), Noah Hathaway (THE NEVERENDING STORY), Angie Bolling (all three ROBOCOP movies) and James Hampton (TEEN WOLF). Event Manager Mark Walters notes, "We pride ourselves in putting together conventions that feature something for everyone, and all with a family-friendly atmosphere. This particular Sci-Fi Expo is our most-ambitious yet, with an incredible mix of talent… we expect the fans will be thrilled."
General Admission is $15 (discounted tickets for children), with Priority and VIP passes available. You can find more information on the show, which runs Saturday (11am to 6pm) and Sunday (11am to 4pm) at http://scifiexpo.com
Big Wow Adds Overseas Talent
January 22, 2012 by Colin Solan
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Joining the line up for the 2012 Big Wow ComicFest are Juanjo Guarnido (Blacksad), from France and Liam Sharp (Gears of War) from England. Two Award Winning artists, both traveling to San Jose to meet their fans at the Big Wow! ComicFest.
Juanjo Guarnido, best known here is the US for his work on Blacksad published by Dark Horse Comics will be make a rare appearance at this years Big Wow! He will be traveling from Spain to greet his fans. Dark Horse themselves are very excited about his appearance, since they have never had the chance to meet this talented artist.
Also coming from overseas to join the talented lineup at Big Wow! ComicFest is award winning Heavy Metal and DC Comics artist, Liam Sharp. A friend of the show, Liam is pleased to return to Northern California to greet his fans.
Visit the Big Wow! Convention site today and sign up for their Newsletter!
Three of the greatest painters have joined the guest list of this 2012's Big Wow! ComicFest. Along with other great talents at this years show in the art of painting (like Dan Brereton, Bernie Wrightson, Tim Bradstreet, Joe Linsner and more), Joe Jusko, James O'Barr and Mark Texeira have al agreed to make the West Coast trip and join the fans for the 2012 Big Wow! ComicFest.
James O'Barr (Best known for his creating "The Crow") is looking forward to joining the live art showcase and plans on challenging all the other artists to pick up a brush and just try to out do the creation he has in store for the fans, he wants to "raise the bar" on the quality of convention art.
Other amazing guests attending the Big Wow! ComicFest include Jim Lee (Sunday Only), Frank Cho, Bernie Wrightson, Travis Charest, Kevin Nowlan, Tim Bradstreet, Sergio Aragones, Joe Linsner, Michael Golden, Bob Layton, and many, many more top industry professionals! For a complete list of Guests click here.
The VA Comicon (November 2012)
January 11, 2012 by vacomicon.com
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Event Details:
|Convention Name
|The VA Comicon
|Convention Website Address
|This convention will take place:
|About This Convention
|Virginia's largest and longest running Comic Book and Pop-culture convention. Now in it's 26th year. 2012 will be FREE to all guests who register in advance at www.VAcomicon.com! We will have all-star talent at every show!
|Venue Name and Address
|The Crowne Plaza West
6531 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
United States
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|Projected Attendance
|Please select the Category that best describes the convention
|Comic Books
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|James O'Barr
Albuquerque Comic Expo (June 2012)
December 2, 2011 by Greg-ACE
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|Convention Name
|Albuquerque Comic Expo
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|This convention will take place:
|Start Date
|End Date
|About This Convention
|The Albuquerque Comic Expo is the southwest's premier comic book, pop culture, and entertainment convention! Taking place June 8th-10th 2012, ACE will feature the very best in comic books, movie, television, gaming, and more!
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes headline the show with a live performance of Jay and Silent Bob Get Old! We have several guests returning from our awesome inaugural 2011 show, as well as a bunch of new comic book professionals and celebrities!
|Venue Name and Address
|Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
United States
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|Projected Attendance
|Please select the Category that best describes the convention
|Comic Books
|Additional Categories
|Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Andy Kuhn, Ben Templesmith, Stan Lee, Arthur Suydam, James O'Barr, Joe Jusko, Michael Golden, Steve Scott, Rodney Ramos


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The Senate is considering legislation that would effectively end tax-free shopping on the Internet. Here's a closer look at some of the many wrinkles in this complex debate.
Q. How did we get here? Why don't I have to pay sales taxes now on many online purchases?
A. Under a 1992 Supreme Court ruling, out-of-state retailers generally don't have to collect sales tax for your state unless they have some physical presence in the state, such as a store or warehouse. In practice, many online and catalog retailers do have a physical presence in a lot of states, so they already collect the sales tax. But the Supreme Court ruling has encouraged explosive growth in online sales by retailers that have few physical facilities around the country. That lets them avoid collecting and remitting the sales tax, giving them a price advantage over brick-and-mortar retailers. Some online retailers argue that they still have to charge shipping costs, so the advantage is reduced or eliminated.
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Washington Wire is one of the oldest standing features in American journalism. Since the Wire launched on Sept. 20, 1940, the Journal has offered readers an informal look at the capital. Now online, the Wire provides a succession of glimpses at what's happening behind hot stories and warnings of what to watch for in the days ahead. The Wire is led by Reid J. Epstein, with contributions from the rest of the bureau. Washington Wire now also includes Think Tank, our home for outside analysis from policy and political thinkers.
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A construction project intended to reduce traffic congestion around George Mason University's Fairfax Campus has begun — and is likely to snarl traffic, Fairfax Times reports.
The $15 million construction project will connect the east and west sides of the campus with a road that will be accessible from Braddock Road and will cross Ox Road via an underpass.
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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo • 156,000 miles
Dual climate control no heat on either side a/c blows cold both actuators move in the 90 degree arc new thermostat both inlet and outlet to heater core hot coolant level at radiator full new radiator and heater core what else besides the control panel could the problem be?
November 14, 2012.
November 14, 2012.
If the actuators move then it may be they are either broken on the shaft or the shaft has broken on the plate that moves. Take the actuator off and seeif it is either rounded off or what. Then try moving actuator shaft by hand to see what's up.
Actuators removed turned door shafts by hand no heat bled system also coolant checks to 30 below. Does freon have anything to do with no heat thru evaporator in this system?
Are the actuators gettingpower? Have it scanned to see if the control head is bad.
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|Not bright or distinct; wanting luminousness or clearness; obscure in luster or sound; dusky; darkish; obscure; indistinct; overcast; tarnished.
The dim magnificence of poetry.
|Of obscure vision; not seeing clearly; hence, dull of apprehension; of weak perception; obtuse.
The understanding is dim.
|v. t.
|To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse.
A king among his courtiers, who dims all his attendants.
|To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.
|v. i.
|To grow dim.
|dim - switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
Synonyms: dip
|dim - become or make darker; "The screen darkend"; "He darkened the colors by adding brown"
Synonyms: darken
|dim - become dim or lusterless; "the lights dimmed and the curtain rose"
|dim - make dim or lusterless; "Time had dimmed the silver"
|dim - make dim by comparison or conceal
Synonyms: blind
|dim - become vague or indistinct; "The distinction between the two theories blurred"
|dim - lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music"
Synonyms: subdued
|dim - lacking clarity or distinctness; "a dim figure in the distance"; "only a faint recollection"; "shadowy figures in the gloom"; "saw a vague outline of a building through the fog"; "a few wispy memories of childhood"
|dim - made dim or less bright; "the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation"; "dimmed headlights"; "we like dimmed lights when we have dinner"
Synonyms: dimmed
|dim - offering little or no hope; "the future looked black"; "prospects were bleak"; "Life in the Aran Islands has always been bleak and difficult"- J.M.Synge; "took a dim view of things"
|dim - slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; "so dense he never understands anything I say to him"; "never met anyone quite so dim"; "although dull at classical learning, at mathematics he was uncommonly quick"- Thackeray; "dumb officials make some really dumb decisions"; "he was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse"; "worked with the slow students"
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From the creators of Xenoblade Chronicles comes a new RPG set in a massive open world where every horizon can be explored
When the Earth is destroyed by a mysterious alien race, the last of humanity escapes and crash-lands on the mysterious planet Mira. Facing the threat of extinction, players must survive the perils of their new home in Xenoblade Chronicles X, an RPG set in a massive open world just waiting to be explored in-depth, releasing exclusively on the Wii U on December 5 in Australia and New Zealand. You can check out the new trailer here!
In this new RPG from the creators of Xenoblade Chronicles, players can create their own character and explore a planet five times bigger than the world in Xenoblade Chronicles. A rich variety of hostile wildlife makes Mira an inhospitable place, and players will need to master a deeply strategic real-time battle system to survive.
During combat, your avatar can switch between different battle classes that allow them to become more adept at long-range or close-quarters combat, as well as issue tactical orders to up to three AI partners. Party members will also advise players on when to use special skills, known as Arts, to boost their allies or blast away foes. Each class has access to different Arts, and strategic use of these can be instrumental in turning the tide of the battle.
Outside of combat, players can focus on the necessities of exploration and survival by taking jobs in eight different divisions. Those who want to focus on discovering the massive, open environments and scavenge for new materials can take a job as a Curator, while joining the Harriers will allow players to concentrate primarily on defeating the dangerous monsters that roam the landscape. Another choice, Outfitters, spend the bulk of their time helping to develop the giant weaponised mechs known as Skells. Eventually, players will be able to pilot the Skell themselves, allowing access to places they couldn't find before, providing even more possibilities for exploration.
By using the Wii U GamePad, players can access the navigation system, which displays a hexagonal map grid to plot the course ahead to avoid ambushes from giant monsters, uncover new resources, and fast-travel between previously discovered locations. The game can also be played on the GamePad screen alone.
Xenoblade Chronicles X brings the series online for the first time, making it possible to team up and take on co-operative missions as a party of four. Players can also join a party of up to 32 asynchronous characters with whom they can trade items and weapons, even if they are not battling together. In addition, avatars created by other players can be recruited into your team as AI party members, providing you with even more avenues for strategy in the midst of battle.
Explore humanity's final frontier in Xenoblade Chronicles X for the Wii U, as it launches across Australia and New Zealand on 5th December. The game will also be available as a bundle with a Wii U Premium Pack console* and as a Limited Edition**. Users who purchase Xenoblade Chronicles on Nintendo eShop on Wii U will be eligible for a discount (AU$13/ NZ$17) on Xenoblade Chronicles X if they buy it on Nintendo eShop on the same Wii U console*** before December 18 2015.
* Xenoblade Chronicles X Wii U Premium Pack includes a black premium Wii U console, Solus software (Game Disc), an Artbook and a Map.
** Xenoblade Chronicles X Limited Edition Pack includes Solus software (game disc), a SteelBook® cover, a Map, a Double-Sided Poster and an Artbook.
*** An additional storage device is required to install both games on the same Wii U console.
Cloud from FINAL FANTASY VII headed to Super Smash Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD revealed, original Pokémon games return and more
Nintendo debuted a new Nintendo Direct presentation today, revealing details about several new and upcoming Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games. Some of the exciting news included the reveal that iconic video game character Cloud from FINAL FANTASY VII will be added as a playable DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Other notable announcements included the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for the Wii U console, and news that the Pokémon games that started it all – Pokémon Red Version, Pokémon Blue Version and Pokémon Yellow Version – will launch with wireless communication functionality on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS family systems on February 27th. To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendodirect
Some of the highlights revealed in the presentation include:
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New free-to-download software lets players win Nintendo-themed badges to customise their system's HOME Menu
Owners of Nintendo 3DS family systems can already customise their system's HOME Menu with a range of colourful themes, and they'll soon be able to take that personalisation to a whole new level with Nintendo Badge Arcade, coming to Nintendo eShop as a free download* from 13th November.
In this lively arcade run by a chatty rabbit, players can take a shot at crane games and similar classic amusements, collecting badges based on Nintendo games and series like Mario Kart, Splatoon and Animal Crossing. Badges can be used to decorate the HOME Menu, with some even usable instead of the standard system icons that access, among others, Nintendo eShop and StreetPass Mii Plaza – perfect for total HOME Menu makeovers.
Every day, visitors to the arcade get five free plays on a practice machine: it only offers dummy badges, but players can win free plays for the machines packed with real badges. Plays can also be bought at a price of AU$1.30 / NZ$1.70 for five plays.
Players can show off their unique HOME Menu designs via Miiverse, and check out other creators' designs for inspiration. There'll be plenty to discover in the weeks and months following launch too, as the badges and machines on offer will change regularly, opening up even more customisation possibilities.
So whether you're creating a Mario Kart-style starting grid or adding a splat of colour with the Splatoon badges, there'll be plenty of new ways to liven up your Nintendo 3DS family system's HOME Menu when Nintendo Badge Arcade launches in Nintendo eShop on 13th November.
*The registration of Nintendo Network ID and acceptance of the network related terms and privacy policies required. Players can download and start playing the game for free, and can purchase additional plays using Nintendo eShop funds. Plays on badge catchers in Nintendo Badge Arcade are valid only for the respective session of Nintendo Badge Arcade. An Internet connection is required during play. In case the Internet connection is lost while playing and cannot be restored, it is recommended not to terminate the game: put the console into sleep mode to save battery and to try again later.
Now is the perfect time to step into the world of Nintendo gaming at home or on the go
With Christmas fast approaching, Nintendo is introducing a number of limited console bundles to get you started on some of the hottest current and upcoming games – one featuring Nintendo 2DS and the other featuring Wii U.
Firstly, to celebrate the launch of YO-KAI WATCH™ on 5th December, two value-bundles will arrive on the same day, each including a Nintendo 2DS system (Black/Blue or White/Red) with a copy of YO-KAI WATCH, all for a suggested retail price of AU$169.95! If purchased separately, the Nintendo 2DS hardware and game would have suggested retail prices of AU$149.95 and AU$59.95 respectively.
Nintendo 2DS plays all Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games in 2D, and the system is designed to give first-time players an accessible entry point into the exciting world of Nintendo hand-held video games! The upcoming Japanese phenomenon YO-KAI WATCH makes for a great pairing, featuring hundreds of sometimes cute, sometimes spooky and usually mischievous Yo-kai that inhabit our world. Players must use their Yo-kai Watch to find Yo-kai, befriend them, and turn them into a team to battle other Yo-kai. More than 200 Yo-kai are hidden all around the world, and each Yo-kai has its own unique skills and strengths.
Coming soon on 5th November, the Mario Kart 8 + Splatoon Wii U Premium Pack will make its way to Australia and New Zealand at a suggested retail price of AU$439.95. Containing a black Wii U Premium pack console* and two of Nintendo's global million-selling multiplayer games - the anti-gravity racing action of Mario Kart 8 (pre-installed) and the colourful shooter Splatoon (download code**) – this Wii U bundle is the ideal bundle for anyone looking for instant fun at a great price.
If you're new to the world of Splatoon, it's a completely fresh take on the action shooter genre, where its online matches** pit two teams of four players against one another, competing to claim turf by covering it in their team's colourful ink. Players can splatter opponents, and after covering the level with ink, they can transform into squids and swim quickly through their own ink or use it to take cover and hide from enemies, making for a unique gameplay experience.
Whether you're looking for fun at home or on the go, Nintendo has you covered this Holidays with these new great-value console bundles.
* Wii U Premium Pack consists of: a Wii U console (black); Wii U GamePad (black); 32 GB internal flash memory, part of which is reserved for system data; Wii U GamePad Cradle; Wii U GamePad Stand; Wii U Console Stand; Wii U AC Adapter; Wii U GamePad AC Adapter; Sensor Bar; HDMI Cable (1.5m).
**Wireless broadband internet connection required. Internet usage charges may apply. Consult with your ISP. Registration of Nintendo Network ID and acceptance of the network related terms and privacy policies required.
Super Mario Maker Cover Plates for New Nintendo 3DS systems coming in November
On November 5th, a free software update for Super Mario Maker will bring new content to the hit title for the Wii U console, including the ability to add mid-level checkpoints to courses, and additional Course World categories highlighting new levels from Nintendo and partner creators outside Nintendo. More than 3.3 million courses are now available to play globally, and these new features add even more ways to play and create in the game than ever before.
With the addition of mid-level checkpoints, users now have the option to add up to two flags to their courses, allowing players to resume from the last checkpoint passed if they lose a life – rather than having to start over at the beginning of the course. Players can choose to edit and re-upload their own courses, or create new courses from scratch using this feature.
Following the update, players can also insert power-ups that are dependent on Mario's status. For example, by attaching a Super Mushroom to a Fire Flower and placing it inside a block, Mario will receive the Super Mushroom when he is small, and the Fire Flower when he is large.
The software update also introduces Event Courses in the game's Course World online hub. Event Courses will feature levels from partner creators outside Nintendo. One of the first Event Courses will be "Ship Love," the winning level from the "hackathon" event that was held at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park earlier this year in co-operation with Nintendo of America*.
New Event Courses will be globally available and will be added to the listing on an ongoing basis, some of which may even feature new Mystery Mushroom transformations. Additionally, a new Official Makers section in Course World will be added after downloading the update, featuring specially selected courses, including some created by Nintendo.
Last but not least, owners of a New Nintendo 3DS system will be able to display their love for Super Mario Maker with a brand new set of Cover Plates for their handheld system, coming to shops on November 28th.
The free software update for Super Mario Maker on Wii U is planned to go live on November 5th. For more information about Super Mario Maker, visit:
*Facebook is the first outside partner in the US to design a course for Super Mario Maker. Employees had the opportunity to design and present their creations to a panel of judges before the winning course was selected.
Team up with a compatible amiibo in online doubles, or battle tough CPU opponents in the new Knockout Challenge mode
Coming exclusively to Wii U on November 21st in Australia and New Zealand, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash offers brand new fun for court competitors, including the ability to team up with amiibo. Supported amiibo* can be your partner in online doubles matches, or join you to battle strong computer-controlled opponents in the offline Knockout Challenge mode. The more matches your amiibo plays, the more experience it'll gain, becoming a uniquely powerful team-mate as its abilities increase over time.
New faces like Rosalina also hit the courts, along with returning characters like Luigi, Waluigi, Boo and more for tennis with a distinct Mushroom Kingdom twist. On top of standard shots like topspin, lobs, slices and more, the new Ultra Smash move sees characters leap high into the air and smash the ball down to devastating effect. Adept tennis tacticians can also gain the advantage by hitting the right shot while standing in the coloured Chance Areas that occasionally appear, unleashing super-strong smashes or bamboozling slices to flummox adversaries on the other side of the net.
Using a combination of controllers including the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller and Classic Controller Pro, up to four players can get together in supported modes for lively tennis battles. And with a choice of camera angles, there'll be no more defeats blamed on having to play on the far side of the court – the TV and GamePad screen can each show a different end of the court, so both teams will always have the perfect view.
An array of gameplay modes offer plenty of opportunities for tennis tomfoolery:
As a limited launch offer, anyone who purchases Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash from Nintendo eShop in its first four weeks on sale will receive a download code for the Nintendo 64 game Mario Tennis on Wii U Virtual Console. This N64 title not only kick-started Mario's tennis career, it also introduced the world to Waluigi for the very first time.
Compete to see who the top seed is in your household, train up a compatible amiibo as a powerful doubles partner and match up against online opponents in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, coming to Wii U in Australia and New Zealand on November 21st. Two colourful new controller designs – Wii Remote Plus Toad and Wii Remote Plus Bowser – will also be available on the same day. To get a taste of the tennis action, check out the Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash trailer!
* Currently available compatible amiibo include Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Rosalina, Wario, and Donkey Kong.
A digital board game set in the charming world of Animal Crossing sets the stage for fan-favourite new entries in Nintendo's "toy-to-life" amiibo range
Get ready to take your friends and family to Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, launching exclusively for Wii U on November 21st. Take part in a digital board game set in the charming world of Animal Crossing, a series where players live in a unique and evolving town, make friends with the animal villagers and live life at their own leisure. Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival invites up to four players - and their brand new amiibo - to a board that evolves as you play.
By using amiibo figures from the Animal Crossing series*, players can take control of fan-favourite characters like Isabelle, Tom Nook and K.K. and watch them come to life as they travel across the board, trying to collect as many Happy Points as possible. Players tap their amiibo figure to the Wii U GamePad to roll the dice and move along the board, with each space involving their character in a short sketch. These sketches see the characters star in quirky adventures around the town, whether it's singing at the station for more Bells (the local currency in Animal Crossing), taking a trip to the shops, or visiting the town's museum. Sketches don't just affect your Bells and Happy Points, but show the world of Animal Crossing and its inhabitants in fun new ways that are sure to put a grin on everyone's face.
Each board game session takes place across an in-game month, with each turn representing a different day. Players can experience all four seasons, with each month offering unique events to participate in, from Fishing Tourneys and Bug-Offs to the risky but rewarding turnip trade. Every Sunday, Joan will come to town selling turnips, and players will have to sell any turnips they buy before the following Sunday. The turnip prices are different on each space, so you might land on a high-value space and make a bundle by selling your stalk portfolio, or see your investment aspirations go down the drain by having to sell them for less than you paid.
As Happy Points are collected, they can be saved to each Animal Crossing amiibo and used to unlock new emotions and costumes, with a total of five each per character. It's not just your character's appearance that will change over time, as the town can also evolve as you play. As you invest more time in the game, new buildings can be constructed in the town and additional routes can be unlocked, providing players with new ways to play over time.
Anyone with a copy of Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL system** will also be able to save any homes they have designed to an Animal Crossing amiibo card, then import it into Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival and see it appear on the game board's town.
On top of that, players can use their collection of Animal Crossing amiibo cards*** to take part in a variety of minigames. Test your Animal Crossing knowledge in the Quiz Show, or pop as many balloons as you can and stick your landing on Balloon Island. In Desert Island Escape, make use of each animal's different skills, find materials and evade enemies on dozens of islands as you attempt to construct a raft and float to safety within seven days.
The celebration never ends with Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival for the Wii U console as it launches in Australia and New Zealand on 21st November. The game will be available as a bundle with an Isabelle amiibo, as well as Goldie, Stitches, and Rosie amiibo cards, and as a special bonus, the bundle will come with a Digby amiibo for a limited time. amiibo figures of Cyrus, Lottie, Reese, Mabel, K.K. and Tom Nook, as well as an amiibo triple pack including Cyrus, K.K. and Reese, will also all be available to purchase separately on 21st November.
* At least one Animal Crossing amiibo is required to play the board game.
** Also possible with a Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS system using the NFC Reader/Writer accessory (sold separately).
*** At least one Animal Crossing amiibo card is required to play minigames.
**** Isabelle and Digby amiibo will also be available to purchase separately.
About amiibo:
amiibo are interactive figures and cards that do different things in a variety of compatible Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games. The amiibo required to play Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival are the latest in Nintendo's toy-to-life series of figures. Players tap the amiibo on the Wii U GamePad and watch as their characters come to life within the game and level up with each use.
The Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi universes are stapled together in a hilarious new RPG arriving just in time for the holidays
The Mushroom Kingdom is about to learn that two Marios are better than one in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros.! Releasing on December 10th for Nintendo 3DS family systems, the fifth instalment of the popular RPG series will see Paper Mario jump off the page and form a superstar team of Mario Bros. to take on the only thing more threatening to the Mushroom Kingdom than one Bowser: two of them!
When Luigi accidentally opens a mysterious book hidden away in Peach's Castle, he gets more than he bargained for when characters from the Paper Mario universe spill out of the pages and start running amok. Players must take control of the terrific trio of Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario to defeat Bowser and Paper Bowser and bring the Paper Mario characters back to their original world.
Adding Paper Mario to their ranks means that Mario and Luigi have even more ways to explore, solve puzzles and take down any enemies foolish enough to mess with the Mario Bros. In a first for the series, players can now battle with Trio Attacks, as well as use Paper Mario's unique copy ability, allowing him to create duplicates of himself in order to bolster his attack power. Our papery hero also has special skills outside of battle, like his ability to slip through tiny cracks to areas inaccessible to the three-dimensional brothers.
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. will also see the introduction of Paper Craft Battles, tasking players with taking down the Bowsers' forces with the power of dance! Craft battles see our heroes take part in rhythm-based events in order to power a giant papercraft and use it to defeat giant papercrafts from Bowser's army.
Avoid a "tearable" fate as Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros. for Nintendo 3DS family systems launches in Australia and New Zealand on 10th December.
The Japanese Phenomenon Prepares to Take the World by Storm
.Yo-kai Watch is a multi-billion dollar franchise and cultural sensation in Japan, and from December 5, Australia and New Zealand will get their chance to experience the excitement when the massively popular role-playing game YO-KAI WATCH™ launches for Nintendo 3DS. Based on an original concept from top Japanese entertainment company LEVEL-5, Inc., Nintendo Australia, Hasbro and Channel 9's GO! channel have teamed up to bring the Japanese phenomenon to local shores.
But what is a Yo-kai anyway? Is it a spirit? A monster? A ghost? Nope – a Yo-kai is … well, it's just a Yo-kai! You might not see them because they're invisible, but they're all around you every day. And they're often mischievous, mysterious pranksters who like to make trouble for you. Lose your homework, can't keep a secret or find yourself running late to everything? Yo-kai probably made you do it. The Yo-kai are based on common concerns kids have, and by confronting those concerns, kids can learn to overcome them.
When YO-KAI WATCH launches for Nintendo 3DS on December 5, you can explore the world using your Yo-kai Watch to discover more than 200 Yo-kai, then befriend them and turn them into a team to battle other Yo-kai. Each Yo-kai has its own unique skills and strengths, so you must use them to challenge troublemaking Yo-kai and help people in the game solve their daily problems. In Japan, the three YO-KAI WATCH 2 games accounted for three of the six best-selling console and hand-held games in Japan for 2014.
In December, Channel 9's GO! channel will debut the animated comedy series YO-KAI WATCH. The show follows the hilarious misadventures of an average boy and his involvement with the mischievous Yo-kai all around him. Our young hero obtains a special watch, empowering him to discover and summon Yo-kai, befriend them and then work together to solve everyday problems … problems that are often caused by other troublemaking Yo-kai!
The fun continues in Q1 2016 when Hasbro will introduce innovative play experiences for the Yo-kai Watch franchise, with the line set to include toys centred around collectible medals, each representing a unique Yo-kai.
In Japan, the TV program has been the top-rated animated show on TV TOKYO for kids 4-12 years old. Within 18 months since launch, the franchise has sold more than USD $2 billion in retail merchandise, and more than 8 million units of Nintendo 3DS video games have been sold in Japan alone.
The cultural sensation comes to Australia and New Zealand when YO-KAI WATCH launches for Nintendo 3DS on December 5.


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