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Regular visitors to this space know all about him. He is the hardworking piecemaker who spies deficiencies and scavenges for players who fit those holes. The Jigsaw Man may be generous but he prefers not to be obvious. He likes a challenge. We all know any team would be better if it had Anthony Davis. The Jigsaw Man would rather plug holes with obscure players whom he believes would benefit from the switch as much as their new teams.I'm happy to report that the Jigsaw Man has recently rectified the deficiencies of 15 prominent teams. If you are a fan of the Fortunate Fifteen, he does not want your thanks. He just wants you to be who you think you are. And if your team was not chosen, take heart. You never know when you'll get a visit from the Jigsaw Man in his never-ending quest to beautify college basketball, piece by piece.(Note: Many of the statistical info below comes from Ken Pomeroy's indispensable website, Kenpom.com.)Herewith, the 15 puzzles:Biggest problem: Watching the Tide is both beautiful and ugly at the same time. It's beautiful because they play so hard, especially on defense, but it's ugly because the ball never seems to go in the basket. There are only five teams in America whose three-point percentage is worse than Alabama's 27.0. (Yes, that's St. John's sitting at the very bottom.) The Tide is dead last in the SEC in threes made per game (4.0). The only reason they're still in the hunt for an NCAA bid is because of defense; they are giving up fewer points per game than any other team in the SEC. Intensity and effort is nice, but does the game really have to be so hard?Missing piece: Jordan Hulls, 6-foot junior guard, Indiana. Coaches often refer to gifted shooters as "180 guys" -- meaning they shoot 50 percent from the floor, 40 percent from three-point range, and 90 percent from the foul line, for a total of 180. Well, Hulls is a 190 guy; he makes 51 percent, 49 percent and 90 percent, respectively. Plus, he's used to wearing red. The Jigsaw Man envisions Alabama's starting power forward, JaMychal Green, kicking it out to Hulls from the post, or point guard Trevor Releford hitting him as a trailer on the fast break. If defenses have to worry about extending out that far, it will open up driving lanes for Alabama's many athletic wings. The Jigsaw Man likes this picture.Biggest problem: Coming into the season, everyone thought Baylor's primary weakness was at point guard. Now that Pierre Jackson has settled into that role, it's apparent that the Bears are lacking a certain oomph in the paint. I know Perry Jones can be frustrating to watch, but the reality is, he's never going to be a force around the rim (not in college anyway). Senior forward Quincy Acy is the most physically mature front line player on Baylor's roster, which is ironic because at 6-7 he is undersized. This team does not need another scorer, and it doesn't need more size. What it needs is someone who plays big.Missing piece: Andre Roberson, 6-7 sophomore forward, Colorado. The Jigsaw Man can't wait for Roberson to kick Perry Jones's butt in practice for a couple of weeks. Roberson tilts the scales at a modest 210 pounds, and he is surrounded by far less talent than Jones. Yet, he still leads the Pac-12 in rebounds and ranks seventh nationally at 11.1 per game. He's also second in the league in blocks (1.63 per game). He has a lot of heart, and the Bears need to dance to his beat.Biggest problem: The Bearcats have been forced to play four guards for much of the season. (That number increased to five while senior center Yancy Gates was suspended for his role in the brawl with Xavier.) While they've managed to get by playing Smallball, that can only take them so far. With the offense often being relegated to a bombs-away approach, the Bearcats could use another frontcourt guy who is both big and skilled. That way Gates could concentrate on the blue-collar stuff and not have to worry about being an interior scorer.Missing piece: Rob Jones, 6-6 senior forward, Saint Mary's. Don't let Jones's size (or lack thereof) fool you. He is the best rebounder in the West Coast Conference (10.7 per game). He is also second in the league in steals (1.86), fifth in field goal percentage (46.1) and sixth in scoring (14.5). When Gates is in the game, Jones can roam the perimeter and let the big fella go to work. Or, he can switch places with Gates and crash the rim. His ability to rebound will also spearhead the Bearcats' fast break. The Jigsaw Man also likes that Jones is a fifth-year senior. (He sat out his junior season after transferring from San Diego.) Cincinnati will benefit from his skills, his toughness, and most of all, his maturity.Biggest problem: If the Huskies had just one weakness, they wouldn't be on a three-game losing streak. Yes, it is disappointing that Andre Drummond and Alex Oriakhi haven't developed into more dependable post scorers, but if you think about it, the one thing that has defined this program more than any other is defense -- and that has been sorely lacking this season. More specifically, the problem is perimeter defense. UConn ranks first in the Big East in field goal percentage defense and it is second in blocks, yet it's last in defensive field goal percentage and 11th in steals. Overall, UConn is 89th nationally in defensive efficiency. This team has two productive wing scorers in Jeremy Lamb and Shabazz Napier, but both of those guys are better when they're off the ball. So UConn needs another perimeter player who is great defensively, can distribute the ball, and won't come in expecting to score a whole lot of points.Missing piece: Ronald Nored, 6-foot senior guard, Butler. Having coached against Butler in last year's NCAA championship game, Jim Calhoun knows full well what a pest Nored is for opposing dribblers. Calhoun will love coaching this kid. Nored is only averaging 8.2 points per game this season (that's the best average of his career, by the way), but he ranks in the top three in the Horizon League in assists (4.9), steals (1.95) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.87-to-1). Nored is also well-spoken and highly intelligent, and anyone in his program will tell you he is a first-rate leader. His intangibles will rub off well on these young Huskies.Biggest problem: The Jigsaw Man is bedeviled by this team. The point guard position at Duke is usually one of the most bankable certainties in college hoops, but not this season. Coach K tried to use Seth Curry, but it's clear that Curry is a catch-and-shoot guy. Ditto for Andre Dawkins. Freshman Quinn Cook might be the answer, but he is inexperienced and has battled health and injury issues the last couple of weeks. No wonder Duke ranks last in the ACC in field goal percentage defense. (Read that sentence again. It's pretty mind-boggling.) This team needs a confident, capable lead guard to infuse it with some swagger.Missing piece: Scott Machado, 6-1 senior point guard, Iona. Machado is gonna show Duke how they do it in the 718. His game is straight-up Queens. Not only does Machado lead the nation in assists at 10.2 per game, he is also fifth in the MAAC in steals, and he is grabbing 5.2 rebounds per game. Think he can put the D back in Duke? Moreover, Machado is shooting 83 percent from the foul line. The Jigsaw Man is hoping he will give Mason Plumlee some pointers.Biggest problem: As long as Leonard Hamilton is working the sidelines in Tallahassee, this team will defend. Unlike a lot of Hamilton's teams over the years, this team also has a couple of guys who can knock down outside jumpers: Deividas Dulkys and Michael Snaer are both ranked in the top 10 of the ACC in three-point percentage. The Seminoles' main problem is their tendency to get sloppy with the ball. They commit more turnovers (17.1 per game) than any other team in the conference and they rank 323rd nationally in turnover percentage. Luke Loucks is making nice progress as a point guard (as evidenced by his game-winning assist to Snaer against Duke), but this team could really use another steady ballhandler who will fit into the defense-first culture.Missing piece: Grant Gibbs, 6-4 junior guard, Creighton. The Jigsaw Man puzzled over the decision to choose between Gibbs and his teammate, 6-foot senior Antoine Young. Gibbs scores about four fewer points per game, but he shoots 53 percent from the floor to Young's 40. The Jigsaw Man believed Florida State would benefit from his efficiency. Gibbs also ranks second in the Missouri Valley Conference in assists (5.7), and he's third in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.4-to-1). He also averages 4.5 rebounds per game. A strong, tough, efficient, smart, upperclassman point guard? Sounds like a Leonard Hamilton type of player.Biggest problem: Here's another team with a point guard problem. Sam Maniscalco was supposed to be the remedy after he transferred in from Bradley, but he is a liability on the defensive end. He has also been hampered by injury and is making just 28 percent from three-point range. That's a big reason why Illinois is ranked 10th in the Big Ten in both steals and three-point percentage. This team has three very capable scorers in Brandon Paul, D.J. Richardson and Meyers Leonard. What it needs is a mature, steady lead guard who can set the table on offense and attack the ball on defense.Missing piece: Oscar Bellfield, 6-2 senior guard, UNLV. There is nothing flashy about Bellfield's game. He doesn't possess blazing speed, but he is able to get by his man and usually makes the right decisions. Bellfield leads the Mountain West in assists (5.2) and ranks third in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.04-to-1). He also makes 34.5 percent from three-point range, which is just enough to make opposing defenses have to worry about him.Biggest problem: What the Jigsaw Man would really like to get for this team is a new doctor. Or better luck. The Cardinals have suffered a rash of injuries that have them fighting for their postseason lives. They are hurting inside (10th in the Big East in rebound margin) and out (14th in three-point percentage). Losing their best rebounder, Rakeem Buckles, was a tough blow, but the basic problem is that there are not enough players who make outside shots. Louisville doesn't just need a shooter, it needs a scorer. This player should be able to come off screens and catch passes from Peyton Siva, but he should also be able to create off the bounce.Missing piece: Terrell Stoglin, 6-1 sophomore guard, Maryland. Stoglin is quick and crafty, and he really knows how to fill up a stat sheet. He is the nation's fifth-leading scorer at 21.3 points per game and he's also ranked in the ACC's top 10 in field goal percentage (42.9) and three-point percentage (39.7). Most of all, the Jigsaw Man likes his moxie. He thinks Stoglin would enjoy getting up and down the court for Rick Pitino and would fit right in with a corps of perimeter players who love to drive and kick to each other. Stoglin would have to sacrifice some of his scoring average, but that would be a small price to pay to be part of a great team. The Jigsaw Man appreciates the importance of sacrifice while searching for the perfect fit.Biggest problem: The Golden Eagles' gaping hole in their puzzle goes about 6-11, 265 pounds. Those are the dimensions of senior center Chris Otule, whose season ended when he suffered an ACL tear during a Dec. 6 against Washington. That Marquette is still 18-4 without him is a testament to their grit and savvy. Still, this team's lack of size (they're 221st in the country in effective height) leaves them vulnerable on the boards (12th in the Big East in rebound margin). If they could somehow find another big body to replace Otule, that would leave Marquette less vulnerable to a cold shooting night, which is bound to happen at some point during the NCAA tournament.Missing piece: Drew Gordon, 6-9 senior forward, New Mexico. Gordon is a fifth-year senior (he transferred from UCLA) who over the years has adopted a blue-collar mentality. He is the nation's 11th-leading rebounder (10.7) and he leads the Mountain West in blocks (1.3). He scores a respectable 12.4 points per game on 50.5 percent shooting, but the Jigsaw Man really likes his 73.6 free throw percentage. The Jigsaw Man watches a lot of Big East basketball and he knows how teams in that league love to get physical with big men. Gordon will make opponents pay for that at the foul line, which will only give more cushion for Marquette's slashing guards.Biggest problem: It's hard to say a team that is 19-2 has any problems, but Missouri's two deficiencies are fairly obvious: size and depth. With only seven players on scholarship, the Tigers would be happy to have almost anything on two feet, but it would help if those feet are big. Missouri hasn't been getting killed on the boards this season, but it isn't making a living there, either. The Tigers rank eighth in the Big 12 in rebound margin (plus-3.0) and it is 140th nationally in offensive rebound percentage. Having another rebounding big man would help, but he has to be careful about getting in Ricardo Ratliffe's way. Ratliffe is averaging nearly 15 points per game, and he's on pace to set a new NCAA record in field goal percentage. He needs room to work.Missing piece: Mike Moser, 6-8 sophomore forward, UNLV. It's fair to say Rebels coach Dave Rice is not a fan of the Jigsaw Man, who has now stolen two players from Rice's roster. Moser, however, is too good to resist. He is the nation's third-leading rebounder, and he's ranked in the top seven of the Mountain West in scoring (14.7 ppg), blocks (0.82) and steals (1.77). If that's not enough, Moser has also made 27 three-pointers this season. He can do many things very well. The Jigsaw Man is confident Frank Haith will find him useful.Biggest problem: The Tar Heels have as much talent as anyone in the country, yet they seem to lack a certain je ne sais quoi. (Betcha didn't know the Jigsaw Man spoke French.) This is the tallest team in the country, so it's not surprising UNC's blocks and rebound numbers are solid. It is also piloted by Kendall Marshall, who ranks second in the country in assists. The Tar Heels, however, do not shoot it well from the three-point line or the foul line, and their perimeter defense is suspect, especially now that Dexter Strickland is lost for the season to an ACL tear. Their biggest problem is lack of toughness, which was on vivid display during that blowout loss to Florida State.Missing piece: Donte Poole, 6-3 senior guard, Murray State. The Jigsaw Man is cruel. Murray State has a chance to run the table, yet Poole is pilfering one of the Racers' most important players. Poole, however, would fit too well in Chapel Hill. He ranks second in the Ohio Valley Conference in steals (2.25), he's sixth in three-point percentage (41.0) and he's ninth in scoring (14.6). And Poole's 85.4 percent clip from the foul line, which is ranked second in the OVC, is a full 21 points better than North Carolina's team average. Poole will make the Heels better on both ends of the floor, and he'll be a galvanizing presence in the locker room.Biggest problem: Purdue usually excels at winning ugly. (I'm pretty sure that was a compliment.) Not this year. The Boilermakers are eighth in the Big Ten in defensive field goal percentage and 10th in rebound margin. The guards have been fine -- Purdue leads the country in turnover percentage, and it's second in steal percentage -- but inside the Boilers are suspect. (When Robbie Hummel is your leading rebounder, that is a problem.) If they could just find someone to plug up the middle on defense and convert a post move once in a while, their whole dynamic would change.Missing piece: Jeff Withey, 7-foot junior center, Kansas. Withey's improvement is a major reason why the Jayhawks are exceeding expectations. He has been the perfect complement inside to Thomas Robinson, but the Jigsaw Man believes he would thrive if given the chance to be a leading man. Withey is one of the nation's premier shot blockers; his 3.3 blocks per game ranks eighth nationally and is tops in the Big 12 and is ranked eighth in the country in blocks (3.3). He's also 10th in the Big 12 in rebounds (6.1) and seventh in the conference in free throw percentage (84.7). Withey isn't going to beat many basketball players in a 40-yard dash, but his physical nature will fit even better in the Big Ten than it currently does in the Big 12.Biggest problem: This team Can. Not. Score. The Aggies are the lowest-scoring team in the Big 12 (62.3), they're ranked ninth in both field goal percentage (43.8) and three-point percentage (32.2) and they're last in free throw shooting (62.5). Billy Kennedy has done well to continue the culture of toughness and defense instilled by Mark Turgeon, but there's nothing wrong with getting a few quick and easy buckets, is there? The Jigsaw Man certainly doesn't think so.Missing piece: Reggie Hamilton, 5-11 senior guard, Oakland. The Jigsaw Man is tired of watching Hamilton toil in obscurity. He knows Hamilton is one of the nation's most exciting players. He just scored 37 points (on 6-for-12 shooting from three-point range) in a loss to North Dakota State, and he barely trails Weber State guard Damian Lillard in the race for the national scoring title. Hamilton is also ranked 15th nationally in steals (2.45), he's fifth in the Summit League in assists (4.7) and he's 10th in the country in free throw shooting (90.0). In other words, there's nothing he can't do. The Jigsaw Man wants him to do those things for a power conference team that badly needs him.Biggest problem: This is the team everybody loves to pick on. Yes, the Commodores still play too often like a "country club team" (as ESPN's Hubert Davis so memorably put it). But their bigger problem right now is technical: Their point guard play is not good enough. Brad Tinsley does a serviceable job manning that position and he is a very good outside shooter, but he is not going to strike fear into a defender's heart. Vandy doesn't need another perimeter marksman, but it does need someone who can set up scoring opportunities at one end of the floor and lock down his man at the other.Missing piece: Brandyn Curry, 6-1 junior point guard, Harvard. The Jigsaw Man respects Vanderbilt's academic mission. He would not bring someone there who couldn't handle the work in the classroom. And when Curry takes the floor at Memorial Gymnasium, he'll take his opponent to school. He has the skills and command of a top-flight point guard. Curry ranks in the top four of the Ivy League in assists (5.1), steals (2.11) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.6-to-1). He is also a great communicator and team defender. He would fit well in to any country club, but if the Jigsaw Man gets into a street fight on the way home from Friday night dinners, he wants Curry on his side.Biggest problem: The Huskies aren't worried about stopping people as much as outscoring them. Washington's interior defense isn't bad (mostly due to the presence of 7-foot junior Aziz N'Diaye), but the Huskies' perimeter guys don't seem all that interesting in working both ends. Freshman guard Tony Wroten is second in the Pac-12 in steals (2.0), but as a team the Huskies are fifth in the conference in field goal defense (41.9) and eighth in three-point defense (35.0). They're also 225th nationally in defensive free-throw rate. So they're not closing out on shooters, and they're not preventing dribble penetration.Missing piece: Fuquan Edwin, 6-6 sophomore guard, Seton Hall. The Jigsaw Man likes Edwin's size and versatility, but what he loves most is Edwin's commitment to defense. Edwin leads the nation in steals (3.1) and he is also chipping in 6.7 rebounds per game. Moreover, Edwin blends in with his teammates. He is averaging 13.7 points per game, but with his 49.8 percent shooting (42.0 from three), you get the idea he could score more if he had more possessions. Edwin will thrive in Lorenzo Romar's up-tempo, trigger-happy system, but he will also have a positive effect on this team's culture. The Jigsaw Man can envision Edwin and Wroten competing to see who can get more steals. Wouldn't that be a refreshing change? Comments


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Not even in the Twilight Zone ...
The Twilight Zone should have stayed away from the whole the "one computer program that can control everything".
It's just not believable. The computer calls the guys home, wtf?
She copies herself to other computers, wtf?
She appears on elevator screens, other computers, she speaks using the buildings speaker system.
I'm sick of tired of this kind of usage of computers.
She even appeared on the guys tv set.
I checked and the tv wasn't hooked any kind of machine, except a dvd player.
How exactly did she get there? The tv and dvd player can't run her program.
She streams herself over air?
I had to turn it off.
I gave it a 4 because of the amount of extremely hot women.moreless
This episode is about a man who downloads a virtual reality game called "Sensous Cind". He is being fulfilled but then Cindy tells him she is in love with him. He doesn't believe it because she's a computer.
I absolutely loove this episode and this is my favorite one out of the whole series. I like this one for two reason: 1. My favorite actress, Jamie Pressly, starred in it as Sensous Cindy. 2. This was REALLY interesting. The fact that ben doesn't believ that Cindy is really in love with him is a laugh.
Soon after that, Cindy begans to get angry that Ben won't come see her. Se goes to drastic measure and calls his computer insane friend to delete it. But when he gets home Cindy pops up on his wife's computer. He turns it off and goes back to the office and kills Cindy with a virus.
Jamie Pressly is a FABULOUS actress and I just looove all of her movies. She is just does a good job acting. She does it with such conviction and passion. She deserves an Emmy for her work. But she will get it someday.
Overall this episode was pivotal and well written. i give it five thumbs up. The best out of the whole series. Incomaparable.moreless


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Originally posted by mikelkhall
Twenty-two B-29s are preserved at various museums worldwide, including one flying example, along with four complete airframes either in storage or under restoration, eight partial airframes in storage or under restoration and there are four known wreck sites.[56] Only two of the 22 museum aircraft are outside the United States, one is in the American Air Museum at the Imperial War Museum Duxford in the United Kingdom, the other at the KAI Aerospace Museum in Sachon, South Korea. One is the B-29 "Sweet Eloise" at Dobbins air base in Georgia which flew 27 successful bombing missions mainly over Japan during the second World War, and five POW relief missions.
In this case I really doubt that the B-29 is being used in Canada at this time.
As far as the OP and other threads like this it appears as if the World is getting ready for something. Then again something is always going on somewhere in the world so who knows.
Originally posted by tpg47
Hi folks .
I know I have joined the discussion pretty late , but recently a well known phrase keeps springing to my mind .
It is from the film Independance Day and Jeff Goldblum's character says . " Its like a game of chess . First you strategically place your pieces and then .........Checkmate" !!!
I hope we are all not going to end up as the sacrificial in pawns in whatever is going on with the troop deployment.edit on 24-7-2012 by tpg47 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by dwarfflex
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Hero Nederland BV in Soft Drinks (Netherlands)
Hero Nederland BV in Soft Drinks (Netherlands)
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Hero Nederland BV continues to emphasise its passion for fruit. The company is expected to continue to invest in developing honest, natural fruit products as well as communicating the indulgence aspects of fruit products. Hero Nederland has updated its products' image and is seeking to appeal to health-conscious consumers who want to indulge themselves with natural, fruit-containing products. A natural image is a specific focus for the company, which is intended to help it gain credibility and...
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Lutece stuff by JuneRevolverWatch
©2013-2016 JuneRevolver
So as you can see...I am addicted to the Luteces...
these are some prompts from tumblr.
Breakfast fluff, Pajamas, and Plaid.
these are some prompts from tumblr.
Breakfast fluff, Pajamas, and Plaid.
Big book of physics. Can't tell if reference or...
Either way great work! ^^
Sister, will you read me a bedtime story?
Of course *pulls out physics textbook*
Jolly good!
So what would their child be like if they decided to have kids? would it be normal or be affected by birth defects due to both parents being so close to one another?
if you played the game you'd remember comstock was "shooting blanks" because he passed through 1 time too many. so i kinda think they are the same, but i also hope not because i think they'd be a good couple. Plus if things go ok they are going to have some smart ass kids.
That is a good question. They have the same genetics, exactly, except for the fact that one is female and the other is male. It would be like doing your self.
Since I'm currently taking a genetics course, it is kind of fun to think about what the child of two completely identical parents would be like. The theoretical child of the Luteces could probably be a genetic "clone" of either one of them, or possibly express some recessive traits that the parents didn't express. There's also the possibility that they, like Comstock, have become sterile due to prolonged exposure to the tears. Yeah I think I'm probably looking into this a bit too deep... Let's just call it selfcest and call it good! ^^
Can I just say how odd it still is to me to know that they're the same person?
Cute, but we don't even know if they conjugate. They've only acted like close siblings.
that's not going to stop me from drawing it.
" When all else fails and no one understands you, at least you still have yourself." This is how I see their relationship, just two souls that couldn't find anyone to fit with, until they found each other.
Narcissism. Because really, who WOULDN'T wanna have sex with me?
Yeah...does this count as selfcest?
Glad I'm not alone either! I love the Luteces too! They make Bioshock Infinite even more radical! XD
it's more like masturbation
I can't believe I get to use this Yahtzee quote for something. "If you have sex with a clone of yourself is it incest or masturbation?"
My new favourite characters
I love these two~!
D'awww haha : D Dang, I love the Luteces as well! ;___;
I love them so much
for some reason i still think lutece is a single person and they are fem n mas sides in pyhsical forms
that's what they are...idk why people think they're twins or where this theory comes from but that's not the case.
I think the reason people say "twins" in general is because they don't want to spoil the game. :3 at least, that's the reason why I do it. ^_^ *huge Lutece fan as well*
Rosalind wears the pants in this relationship so hard it turned into a skirt just for her, though being vertically impaired would make that slightly challenging.
On another note whoever resists these two are soulless beasts...
On another note whoever resists these two are soulless beasts...
I'm slowly getting sucked into this..pair.


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L' Audebaudiere du Lac
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Farmhouse / 6 bedrooms / sleeps 12
|Key Info
L'Audebaudiere du Lac is a farm estate built in the 16th century as a baronial hunting lodge with 6 bedrooms that sleep 12 people.
The property is set in 10 acres of private grounds in the middle of a 100 acre estate, with a fishing lake stocked with carp and pike for guests' exclusive use.
L' Audebaudiere du Lac has been sympathetically converted into two adjoining three bedroom properties, The Lake House and Farm on the Lake each sleeping 6 in comfort. Each farmhouse has a country kitchen, dining area and beautiful living rooms with magnificent fireplaces. Upstairs, each property has two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, with antique furniture and ample space throughout. Around the properties are beautiful stone barns, all restored and unused.
There are panoramic views over rolling countryside and a large 10 x 5 metre swimming pool surrounded by a terrace with sun loungers.
|Sleeps up to 12, 6 bedrooms
|6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 Family bathrooms
|Will consider
|House swap, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised
|Nearest Amenities
|1 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Poitiers ( 1 hour ) 80 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Private outdoor pool (heated), Fireplace, DVD player
|Private outdoor pool (heated)
|Central heating, TV, Table tennis, Satellite TV
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|Double Beds (4), Single Beds (4), Cots available (1), Dining seats for 14, Lounge seats for 18
|Linen provided
|Private outdoor pool (heated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake or river
|Secure parking, Suitable for people with restricted mobility, Not suitable for wheelchair users
|Further details indoors
Each farmhouse can be let separately for 6 people-contact the owners for more details.
|Further details outdoors
There are many activities and facilities available over your stay. These include: Heated swimming pool Fishing Lake (for exclusive use of guests only) Country walks Games and books Satellite TV Table Football Outdoor Table tennis Basketball netNearest Food Shopping & Restaurants:Location Distance St Aubin du Plain ½ mile Argenton Les Vallees 4 miles Nueils les Aubiers 4 milesBressuire 7 miles
|Further details
Each cottage can be let separately for 6 people-contact the owners for more details.A £600 security deposit is taken 2 weeks before departure
The Poitou-Charentes region
With the sunniest climate in Western France, this area is one of the most unspoilt in the country. The Atlantic coast has gentle sandy beaches, with bridged islands like Oléron and Ré, to be explored just offshore.
For the children (and adults!), only half an hour away a visit to Puy de Fou in Les Epesses, Vendee is a must! One of France's largest attractions it features gladiators in horse-drawn chariots in a huge amphitheatre and much, much more, including spectacular fireworks in the evening. (Book in advance for the fireworks)
Extreme thrills, images in giant-screen format, breathtaking shows, interactive adventures that will delight your senses, and more at Futuroscope, just north of Poitiers.
Catch yourself a giant at Pescalis, the largest fishing resort in Europe is only half an hour away.
Swing through the trees at the Foret d'aventure at Chantemerle.
Le Cadre Noir – is the French equivalent of the Spanish Riding School. The riding display is amazing and you can tour around the 400 stables where top riders from all over the world come to train their horses.
At just over an hour away, L'Audbaudiere is also within easy reach of the beaches of the Vendee for a days outing.
Discover the famous vineyards & chateau of the Loire valley just 40 minutes away at Saumur.
L'Audebaudiere,,which Le Col Vert is part of, is situated in the Poitou Charente region, close to the borders of the Loire and Vendee regions. This property is close enough to drive to comfortably, yet far enough south to enjoy the warmer climate. Located just half a mile from the small village of St Aubin du Plain with its local shop, bar/restaurant and indoor tennis court.
There is a riding school just one mile away and lots of scope for walking, bird watching and cycling (bring your own bikes).
Four miles away is the market town of Argenton Les Vallees ( formerly Argenton Chateau ), restaurants and a beautiful lake for boating or just playing in the sand.
There are several chateaux to visit locally and the large Chateau town of Bressuire is approximately seven miles away with many shops, restaurants, two hypermarkets and an international tennis club.
The wildlife is quite amazing; lizards, rabbits, hares, field mice, deer, otters, wild boar, giant buzzards, owls, kingfishers and each evening a spectacular aerobatic display by thousands of starlings coming to roost by the lake – a must for any keen bird watchers.
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Everyday Minerals Free Sample Makeup Kit [DISCONTINUED/REPLACED]
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Package Quality: 3.7
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LOVE!!:) This is an amazing offer, three sample foundations in whichever color and formula you desire, a concealer AND a blush for only the price of shipping..this is a MMU junkie's dream come true! I ordered two kits (one in matte, one in semi-matte) for myself and one for my mom. They all took less than six days to recieve! I'm able to mix and match foundations without feeling bad, because it was basically free. I think I've found a match and prefer the semi-matte, so maybe I'll be making a real order sometime soon;) Oh, and I tap the minerals out into my old BE cap because the containers they use are too tiny to swirl and tap with. The blushes, I think, will last forever because it doesn't take much at all to get a nice wash of color. Thanks EDM for making me fall in love with something affordable!!
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Hair: Brown, Other, Other
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The free sample kit is one of the best deals that any makeup company offers. You get 5 samples of approximately 1 oz each: 3 foundations, 1 blush/face color, and 1 concealer. The foundations lasted for around 15 uses and the concealer and blush will probably last me months. The shipping time was super fast--I received my package in 4 days. This is definitely worth $3.97 for shipping and I highly recommend trying the sample sizes before ordering a full size product as the colors tend to not be exactly the same as shown on the site.
The only complaint I have is that I wish they offered samples of the finishing powders!
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All I can say is WOW. This came fast- ordered friday, arrived wednesday. I got the pale pink blush which is a fabulous highlighter, the fair/light intensive concealer, also nice, and three light/neutral foundations that I'll probably mix. And put in a bigger container. The lids weren't screwed all the way on- I tightened them and was thankful for the little sticker covering the holes. These are generous amounts of makeup for a give-away price. I'll definitely try this again if I need other colors, and will probably purchase more
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Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
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I'm not going to write a review on how EMs foundations/blushes/concealers worked for me (I love them all but this review is for the Sample kit, not the actual products). If you want to know about the products then look for reviews on the products which you're thinking about trying.
These samples are great! You can choose 3 foundations, 1 concealer and 1 blush for free - all you have to pay is shipping charges!
You recieve quite a lot of product in these sample jars - I'm not sure on the exact quantity. It's similar in size to BarryM dazzle dusts. It says on the website that these samples are good for 3-6 applications but, depending on how much you use, they can last waaaay longer than that.
I'm not in love with the packaging for these though, the lids can sometimes be a little stubborn. However, EMs full-sized jars are much easier to open/close (but the product spills quite a bit)
I would totally recommend trying this sample kit. It only costs about $3.95 (or something) for US shipping and $5 for international shipping, so what've you got to lose? Most companies charge a lot more for sample kits. All of EMs products come in a HUGE range of colours, so it should be practically impossible not to find a colour match (you can mix shades, too)
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My only previous experience with anything approaching mineral makeup before trying EDM was Physician's Formula, which I found orange and too dark, in even the lightest of colours (translucent).
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I found the blush too dark, and swapped it on this site with another lovely user. The concealer is so fantastic, I can't rave enough about it.
I found the coverage fairly good, next time I will try the Intensive formula, and I have heard the pressed powder provides an even heavier coverage.
The packaging in the box was nice, but the jars could use some work. Due to the customs conflict between Canada/USA, it took a long 6 weeks to recieve my products (in no way EDM's fault) and customer service was wonderful about answering my concerned email quickly and warmly.
I will most definitely continue to purchase from this wonderful company, and am constantly recruiting friends and family.
Sorry for the length, but I wanted to be thorough!
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I've held back on trying EM for a long time. I finally bothered ordering a sample kit because I'm not too pleased with other brands out there due to problems with pricing, shade availability, backorder issues (Fyrinnae and their 45!? day wait).
I'm quite please with Everyday Minerals customer service. I know they're not a major corp... but many smaller companies are still not too consistent with communication either. I had a problem with my sample order, their system seemed to have added 2 foundation shades I did not choose so I emailed them that hoping it would be corrected before shipment. I recieved everything as I originally ordered in less than 5 days.
Though it is a "sample" kit. I'm surprised everything is near packed in the standard sample jars most people are familiar with. These will by far last way more than 2-3 applications unless I apply it really thick and heavy. The blush and concealer samples alone will last a month or more. I didn't get an exact match for their foundation as of yet but I'm willing to get a 2nd sample kit (and try out a new concealer + blush as a plus) before going full size. I need their lightest shades, so there isn't really that many trial and errors for me to go through. For $3.97 and 5 samples that will last a month plus. I can't complain. I'm willing to give this shade match another go to be a regular customer.
Edit 3/22/08: I finally ordered a 2nd sample kit from a month trying out the first kit, concluding the formula (intensive) and shades weren't to my complete liking. Recieved the 2nd kit in about 5 days. Found a match with my 2nd try and a finish I like more than intensive (original glow or semi matte). So I'm definitely going full size now! Also the first kit's samples were so generous I'm still not even half way done with my concealer or blush samples from February! I would have to say, I think it would be nice if we could mix match different kinds of products in the kit since EM doesn't have a refund policy if we dont like the shades so I'd be happier if I could like...select 5 different blush samples or concealer samples before buying a full size product.
Age: 18 & Under
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Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
when i saw a review for everyday minerals i just had to respond. i received my packed in 5 days (CA) and i LOOOVE ALL the products. Also, this sample kit says that its supposed to work for about 3-6 applications but it last me THREE MONTHS. i highly recommend all products from this brand, its cheap, reliable and it'll last you for a VERY long time =D
Age: 25-29
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Hair: Other, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Other
I love the free sample kit, but I just wish that you could try more products. I would like to see the finishing powders available. And I would like it if it were 5 of any product i/o limited amounts in certain categories. I ordered a Mini Personal Custom Kit to try out all the finishing powders because I figured I couldn't go to wrong with any of them and would use them all up. But I can't say the same for blushes. So far I haven't liked any of the blushes except for light pink. I want to try several of them, so now I'm going to have to order a whole bunch of sample kits and accummulate all these excess foundations and concealers. So many so that I might not even have to buy larger ones. It's good that they allow so many foundation samples (3), but if you get lucky and find your perfect shade right away then it would be nice if you were able to try out other products.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I ordered the foundations in Matte: Cool-Medium, Cool-Medium Summer, and Beige-Light Medium. I also ordered the face color in Natural and the Mint color corrector.
The kit arrived here (CA) in 3 days. I was pleasantly surprised at how it was packaged. The little jars (filled to the brim) come wrapped together in paper, which is a nice touch.
I've read that the minerals are messy. They don't have to be! I liked that even the sample jars have a sifter. Instead of pouring the minerals into the cap, turn the jar upside down with the cap on, and gently tap the bottom. Turn the jar right side up and open. There will be product in the cap. If you need more, just repeat the process. Easy!
Foundation review: I used the Mint Color Corrector first but, it turns out, not enough. I added more after my first app and it was better.
To decrease your pores: make the face you make when you put your eyeliner on, then buff the foundation in, from the chin upwards. It opens up the pores so the minerals can be evenly deposited. It works great!
I chose Beige-Light Medium because I liked the look of it. It was perfect for my winter skin tone and my pores were barely visible. I actually had to search for them! I probably didn't add as much foundation as I could/should have, but it lasted a long time.
If I decide to buy this color, I'll probably try it in the Semi-Matte. While I like the Matte, it seems a little too flat for my skin tone.
EDIT: I think I've got my EDM makeup routine down. I put on primer (Clinique City Block), mint concealer, Beige-Light Medium foundation. I've ordered this in the Semi-Matte, to see the difference.
The mint concealer still let a little of my redness come through but I like it, instead of blush.
I'm VERY pleased! : )
EDIT #2: Because of my redness (the mint didn't totally conceal it), I didn't realize how fair I am in winter. The Olives, which reduce the redness, were recommended by a fellow EM user. I am currently using an Olive Fair/Olive Light combo...and I don't need a concealer now. This hides my redness beautifully.
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Skin: Oily, Medium, Cool
Hair: Brown, Other, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I love Everyday Minerals products! And before I buy anything in their regular sizes I get the sample pack first. I've probably purchased 5 sample kits just because they're so cheap and very generous. I like knowing that I really like something before commiting to buy it in it's regular size and their sample kit is great! If you're a newbie in MU and if you've never tried Everyday Minerals, go with this kit. It won't hurt you too much if you don't like any of the samples you get because you just paid shipping and handling for it.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's push for more money for New York City's transit systems got a boost Tuesday as its former leaders called for increased funding to pay for major repair and construction projects.
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Two firefighters were hurt battling a three-alarm fire that ripped through New York City's Penn Station causing some delays for the Tuesday morning commute, officials said. Read More »
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The holiday "Nostalgia Train," comprising seven of New York City's most-prized vintage subway cars, is running from lower Manhattan to Queens and back, giving riders a sample of what the daily commute was like 80 years ago.
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UPDATED | Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials and Long Island Rail Road union leaders returned to the negotiating table Wednesday afternoon in hopes of reaching a contract agreement and avoiding a strike as soon as Sunday.
MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast attended the meeting but left more than an hour into the talks, which were held at a law firm's offices in Midtown Manhattan.
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Someone asked me recently if I plan a color scheme before I start, and the answer is rarely (unless the color gods are smiling upon me). But I have a lot of fun playing around with different combinations. Recently, I've tried to find a solution to when a I'm in a color conundrum. This walk though type of thing is mostly ramblings and not sure if it's any use to anyone but me XD. Nothing really about color theory, just some exploratory photoshop stuff. Works best for limited palette paintings. If anyone has any other questions, perhaps it'll inspire another one of these!
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Your work is fantastic, do you begin your linework using a grid with a reference image or just sketch it out freehand??
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I really like this explanation, I actually begin making images in black in white, then colorize them, but I stopped because I was not confident with it, I was not sure does it work for me all the time, but now I am sure. By seeing your post, reminds me of all the fun and get discoveries I found with B&W into Colorization. The outcome is most beautiful too, I just got back into art. I love art, but I have stop posting and making new pictures, but now I am back after years, and I am warming up quite nicely too. Good to see Someone actually touch the fact you can always go back and change the color scheme. I it is very inspirational for me, and I am sure others too. Thanks for Sharing it is very wonderful to see your art too. I watch you, and I eventually would like to take time a comment on some of your masterpieces too. Your colors are very good.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I was also hesitant about the black and white approach, but you are very right about the fun little discoveries it may bring. I wish you the best with getting back into art
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Fishing on the Potomac
This will be the coldest week of the season thus far as water temperatures only get to 40 and possibly cooler later in the week. Very cold starts to the day mean dangerous conditions. Dress appropriately and wear a PFD! However falling tides all day are favorable, bringing warmer water from DC.
Bass will be on hard cover on drops 6-10 feet deep. Slow presentations are important! NBC Ch. 4 meteorologist "Weather Kim" Martucci says, "Monday looks like the best day with highs around 45 and light south winds with a bit of sun. More clouds, more wind, and still in the mid 40s until Wednesday with highs in the upper 30s remaining into theweekend with overnight lows in the upper 20s."
The colder water temperatures will definitely put fish on drops and a bit deeper. Steeper drops the better. Half-ounce Silver Buddy lures on 10 pound test GAMMA Copoly worked down drops with a stop and burp action will locate fish while covering all depths. A Quantum KVD spinnerbait rod works for this lure.
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You're bound to get a few kisses in our Frog Costume, which perfectly captures the look of the green amphibian! The outfit even has webbed legs and feet to complete the transformation!
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The Frog Costume includes a green jumpsuit with a rounded stomach and webbed hands. The hands are flexible, so you can still grip your glass.
Also included is a pair of webbed shoe covers and a frog headpiece with large eyes.
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Great frog costume , sadly won't be able to use it for myself as I'm 6"1 so even the xl isn't big enough, from "crotch to shoulders"and " legs too short" so I'll just remain a "Prince"never to become "Lord Of the Flies"
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We bought this for a charity event and several people have tried it on. We all piddled ourselves laughing in the office and then again outside doing promo photographs next to a pond. Loads of fun. Good quality and the normal size fitted various sized women and would fit blokes up to about 5'10 I reckon.
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I'm 17 and ordered this in the standard size, it doesn't do a lot for your shape but it's everything that you want when going to a fancy dress party. It's an absolute laugh. A tad bit hot when you're raving mind you. Do not regret buying this at all and I would recommend it to anyone.
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This outfit is superb, really good quality and looks hilarious!
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Got two of these for teenage daughters. Very generous size for them but THIS added to the fun. Very good quality but does need a bit of ironing (steam) just to make it perfect. Need to find a reason to wear them again now!
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Great costume. I still think the costumes don't really cater for men over 6ft which is disappointing.
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Bedford Plaza Hotel - Bedford
Along with free continental breakfast, this hotel offers free self parking and ATM/banking. Relax in the indoor pool during your stay. The bar/lounge is a perfect place to have a drink. The leisure facilities include a fitness center.
Multilingual staff are available at the front desk 24 hours-a-day and can provide tour/ticket assistance and express check-in. Free WiFi and high-speed (wired) Internet access is provided.
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Hotel is overdue for an update. Furniture seems like it was purchased at a garage sale.
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Hotel Info: 1-877-214-4288from $99
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- Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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- This hotel has 99 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 3 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-11 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
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- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
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- One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets not allowed (service dogs only)
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport drop off during limited hours *
- Free self parking
- RV/bus/truck parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
- No alcohol allowed onsite
- Resort fee included
In the hotel
- Free continental breakfast daily
- Bar/lounge
- Indoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Billiards or pool table
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space size (feet) - 2700
- Conference space size (meters) - 251
- Conference center
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Wedding services
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 1969
- Elevator/lift
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Television in common areas
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
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- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Hair dryer
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free weekday newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Microwave (on request)
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Bedford's small print
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Mandatory fees
Deposit: USD 10 per stay
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
The charges below are included in the total price displayed:
- Resort fee
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 75 per room (one way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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Today's sensor-packed smartphones can measure a lot of things, but ambient temperature generally isn't one of them. It is possible to buy separate Bluetooth temperature-sensing modules, and it's been suggested that mobile devices could use beams of infrared light to obtain spot temperature readings. The Thermodo, though, is considerably more straightforward – it's a tiny electrical thermometer that plugs into the phone's headphone port.
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Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe
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My husband enjoys my version of this dish so much, he doesn't order it at restaurants anymore. With fresh spinach, pasta and seasoned sausage, this fast-to-fix soup eats like a meal. —Brenda Thomas, Springfield, Missouri
- 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, crumbled
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, cut into strips
- 5 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer.
- Add the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, macaroni and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in sausage and spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Garnish with cheese. Yield: 5 servings.
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Robert Peraza Memorial Golf Outing — 14th Annual Gringo Open Friday, June 26, 2015 Dunwoodie Country Club 1 Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers, NY (914) 231-3490 1 p.m. Shotgun Start! 5 p.m. Dinner/After-PartyThis annual golf outing began in 2002, as a tribute to our dear friend Rob Peraza ('94, '96) who was victim of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. The event brings friends and family together to celebrate an amazing person whose strength, courage, loyalty and laughter touched so many. Our goal is to remember what Rob stood for and TO NEVER FORGET. Proceeds will benefit the Robert David Peraza Annual Scholarship Fund at St. Bonaventure University, where Rob earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. The scholarship provides funds for deserving students to attend St. Bonaventure, and follow in Rob's footsteps. The fund also provides needs-based assistance in Rob's name. This year's event will include a round of golf followed by a dinner and an after party at the golf course. We hope you can join us!
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Ed Shea is Sigmund Freud in "Freud's Last Session" by Mark St. Germain, DownStage at 2nd Story Theatre for eight performances. Legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud invites little known Oxford scholar C.S. Lewis to his home in London. There, the two men address some of the greatest questions of all time as they clash about love, sex, the existence of God, and the meaning of life.
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I'll simplify it. RAM is somewhat random access. It is better than Flash memory with Flash's multi-KB minimum erase size. But RAM has a huge delay for the 1st 8 byte random read/write. The next 4 to 8 (depending on RAM design), 8 byte blocks, are free. If after the 1st 8 byte block, you request another block, before you get 1st block of 2nd random request, the time to have delivered blocks 2-4 of the 1st random read will have gone by with the RAM bus being idle. You might as well have listened for blocks 2 thru 4 and put them in CPU cache speculatively, otherwise you just wasted RAM bus time.
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