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I've been training for a while and ramping up the miles running. Hit 10mi 13.1mi and recent 14mi train run milestones. I've been doing well and feeling pretty good. The other day I went on a mtn bike, and as I sometimes do wrapped my feet in tape. I used a crisscross pattern, under the arch, around the back of the heel, under, over the arch and repeat. I rode with this wrap and then did a short run. I belive it was having my right foot wrapped a little too tightly that led to my injury. After the run I felt some pain and the next day noticed some minor swelling in the middle of the foot, laterally. Nothing impresseive but a little puffy. Pain on walking, but nothing extreme.
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Chris Young has had some ugly outings in spring training over the last few years. None were uglier than today's outing at Peoria Stadium. The Giants reached Young for seven hits, two walks and six runs, ousting him with two outs in the first inning.
Giants leadoff man Randy Winn opened with a bunt single. When Edgar Renteria followed with a flyball to left field, it appeared that Young would get his first out. But left-fielder Chase Headley, looking into the sun, fell down and the ball landed for a gift double. The Giants didn't need any more favors. Fred Lewis drilled a double to right field. Pablo Sandoval grounded a single. AFter getting ahead in the count, rookie Travis Ishikawa nnloaded a three-run home run of some 420 feet.
Young, appearing to fatigue, walked Emmanuel Burriss with one out and gave up a two-out single to pitcher Kevin Pucetas. Winn lined a single and a walk to Edgar Renteria induced manager Bud Black to get the ball from Young.
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The sentencing calculation centered around how much investors lost in the scam. Rutkoske's lawyer, Ira Sorkin of Dickstein Shapiro, argued that his client was responsible for as little as $381,000 in losses. Prosecutor Joshua Levine said it was $12 million, an amount he claims was calculated quite conservatively.
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Nadia, a 25-year-old model and bartender from Chicago, IL, and Mario, a 25-year-old writer and comic book collector from Bridgeport, WV, were the fifth couple eliminated during the show's third season. In the elimination round, they faced Jennylee, a 22-year-old model and Ultimate Fighting Championship ring girl from Sherman Oaks, CA, and Niels, a 25-year-old University of California electrical engineering graduate student from Silver Spring, MD.
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turned out to be the new addition to each team. Jennylee and Niels got an English bulldog, Cecille and Nate befriended a chihuahua, Scooter and Megan picked a dotson and Mario and Nadia chose a golden retriever.
The dogs weren't just for fun, as they would play a role in the next challenge. The guys had to take their "furry chick magnets" to a nearby park and, using their pups as a conversation starter, get as many phone numbers as possible. The girls then had to build each of their dogs a house. As the guys worked on their pick-up lines, Nate thought Cecille was treating their dog "like a doll for her to play with." Normally hanging in the background, Nate said he finally decided to "put his foot down" and tell Cecille to stop.
"Cecille doesn't think about other people or other beings, she's just thinking about herself," said Nate.
Once the guys' challenge got underway, Mario used what he called "the self-esteem approach," telling women he needed their phone numbers to boost his self-confidence. The strategy seemed to be working -- at least until Nate approached some girls that had just talked to Mario. Nate referred to Mario as "strange" in the girls' presence, a move that appeared to have a direct impact on the challenge, as Nate beat Mario by only one phone number.
"I felt good I was able to get so many girls' phone numbers in so little time," said Nate. "[I also learned] it's okay if you get rejected because it's easier to ask the next time."
With Nate and Cecille safe from elimination, the girls began to prepare for their challenge. Niels said Jennylee was "starting to grate" on him, while Scooter began to see an attitude change for the better with Megan, and Nadia was less than confident about her construction skills. The beauties were each given a tool box, one hour and all of the supplies needed to make a dog house at 41 Sets Design Studio, with their creations being judged on stability, design and precision.
Cecille used double-stick tape to assemble her house, which Nate referred to as more of a "doggy bordello." Nadia was having all sorts of problems, making her feel like she let Mario down. "I'm the one that needs to be in the doghouse," she said.
With the competition down to Megan and Jennylee, Megan kicked it into high gear to win her first challenge, which she attributed to the fact that she wasn't required to open her mouth and talk the entire time.
"It feels so good," she said. "I think I really deserved it because I worked hard."
Jennylee was immediately distraught upon learning she'd lost the challenge, saying she wasn't very happy about being back in the elimination round. "These are the last few hours I might be spending with everyone here... especially Nate." As they embraced in the darkness, Nate told Jennylee, "There's something I want to do, but I don't know if I should do it." This led to a long kiss on the stairway, which could probably be better described as making out.
"It was really nice," said Nate afterwards. "It felt great to be connected to her like that."
While Nate and Jennylee's relationship was taking off, her relationship with Niels was on the rocks. However the team pulled it together and studied hard before entering the elimination round. Jennylee was still unsure that she could retain so much knowledge in such a short amount of time while Nadia showed-off her knowledge about tools to Cecille and Megan. Just before entering the elimination, Jennylee and Nate embraced once more, with Jennylee confiding that she was "so scared."
"I can't imagine she won't be here," he said. "When I leave here, my life [will] have changed, and Jennylee will be a big part of that." Nate had nothing to worry about as Jennylee and Niels bested Mario and Nadia.
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MORGANTOWN - Let's face it. Around here, we're new to ''Big 12 Country.''
When's the last time you ventured on the back patio and were frightened back inside by an armadillo? How often have you frolicked in a field of bluebonnets? A great plain in West Virginia is that one small flat section of your yard.
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, these were flyover states. But man did they play some football in them.
For years, we were just outsiders looking in, admirers really. We never bothered to educate on ourselves what exactly an Oklahoma Sooner was. Let's face it. This is our first rodeo.
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Three seconds worth of research shows the Big 12's nonconference schedule figures to be mostly unwatchable - like paint dry on an adobe wall.
Please, not again.
Who could forget Big East brother Rutgers' 48-0 beating of North Carolina Central to begin last season? Or when South Florida played three straight against the likes of Ball State, Florida A&M, and UTEP and won by a combined score of 122-48? Or how Cincinnati opened by dropping 72 on the Austin Peay Governors? That's no way to treat a politician.
West Virginia had virtually no running game through four contests last season, then a true freshman nearly ran for 300 yards against a Bowling Green team that was doing little more than collecting a payday. (Here's the above-average dollar amount we agreed upon, thanks for the 55 points and for self-esteem boost for our running back, who was knocking over 15-year-olds a year ago).
Sadly, it's the same way in the Big 12. There are six ranked Big 12 teams, and they're scheduled, at the moment, to play exactly zero Top-25 teams in their non-conference schedule (Notre Dame, which will play Oklahoma, came in at No. 26 in the AP's preseason poll, though it's No. 24 in the coaches).
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Of course, there's a monumental difference between the two leagues here. Though they rarely did so, Big East teams had a strong need to play programs with a recognizable mascot and a pulse, just so they could remind others they, too, had one.
Playing some big shots from the SEC four straight years helped West Virginia's national profile, even as it went 1-3 in those games. Remember, if the Mountaineers were still in the Big East, they'd be playing No. 7 Florida State next weekend, a game they had to back out of in order to make room for nine Big 12 games on a schedule that was made up a few years earlier. Pitt sometimes got aggressive with the schedule, but that just led to some 6-5 seasons with Dave Wannstedt (two seasons and four head coaches ago) asking aloud why he bothers when no one else does?
But in the Big 12, it's senseless to play any of the big boys in the nonconference schedule.
When these league games start, it's going to be a battle of attrition. It's wise to get in a few softies, grab some big leads, pull your starters, and see what you've got in some of these backups.
''I wouldn't want to jump up and play the No. 1 team in the country as your first game,'' said co-defensive coordinator Joe DeForest, a veteran of the Big 12, having coached in the league since 2001. ''It's hard when you get in that league. When we had 12 teams, there was no break at all.''
The only drawback to playing Wassamatta U. in the first three or four weeks is the fear of a loss. With very little to gain and a whole bunch to lose from these games, the idea is to just make it through relatively unscathed. And, of course, unbeaten. (There are more than a few who think all of the Big 12 teams will sweep their way through the nonconference slate).
Having learned all of this, it appears to be a coup that the Mountaineers were able to get out of the Florida State game.
Particularly your first year in a power conference, it's important to crawl before you walk. But, the way it looks now, the Mountaineers won't completely follow their Big 12 brethren on the path toward future cupcakes. WVU is scheduled to open in two years against 2011 national champion Alabama at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. That same day, Texas is scheduled to play North Texas, which likely won't be much better by then than the 5-7 it was last year.
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Chambers is entering her second year as an assistant coach at CofC and brings over 10 years of coaching and playing experience to her new position. She helped lead last year's squad – the first under Adair – to 16 wins as well as an appearance in the quarterfinals of the Women's Basketball Invitational.
Known for her natural competitive instincts and her ability to develop young talent on the court, Chambers advances the lives of student-athletes off the court through her exemplary attitude, hard work and mentorship. Those qualities, combined with her experience, made her the ideal candidate for Adair.
"Melba continues to show professional growth and promise as a rising star in this business," Adair said. Her dedication to excellence is what excites me about her. Melba has shown that she can get the job done. She is a natural when it comes to building relationships and earning trust."
In her new capacity, Chambers will work closely alongside fellow assistant coach Donchez Graham to solidify and enhance recruiting efforts.
On the promotion, which is effective immediately, Adair said "Coach Chambers' organizational skills and creative thinking will keep us a step ahead as we recruit and welcome the nation's best women's basketball players to join our Cougar family."
Prior to her arrival in Charleston, Chambers served as assistant coach/recruiting coordinator for the Bowie State Bulldogs in Bowie, Md. A standout player at Georgetown from 1995-99, where she earned her degree, she spent the 1998-99 season playing under Adair and associate head coach Bob Clark.
"I am very grateful and excited to have been promoted to recruiting coordinator," Chambers said. "I love Coach Adair's vision for the future of this program and I am willing to do whatever it takes to propel The College to the next level."


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Dinner Recipe for Two: Duck Breast with Pomegranate-Citrus Glaze
Read on for my go-to duck recipe, and step by step photos of cooking duck breast.
Duck Breast with Pomegranate Citrus Glaze
2 duck breasts, about 12 to 16 ounces total (split into two pieces if sold still joined by the skin, as pictured)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons white vermouth
1 large orange, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon honey
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
Heat the oven to 400°F. Place the duck breasts fat side up on a cutting board and use a small sharp knife to crosshatch them, cutting just through the layer of fat but not into the meat itself. Sprinkle thoroughly with salt and pepper.
Place them fat side down in a large skillet. Turn the heat on to low. Cook the duck breasts over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, letting the fat render out. The fat shouldn't spit or flare up; the heat should be low as possible. The goal here is to avoid cooking the duck breasts too much, and just to render off the fat.
While the fat is rendering, mix the pomegranate molasses, vermouth, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes or until it reaches a temperature of 210°F. Turn off the heat and set aside.
When the fat on the duck breasts looks cooked through and crisp (see photos above), turn off the heat and remove the duck breasts. Carefully pour off all the liquid fat into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, unless you plan to use some right away (as I did with the sautéed turnips you see on the plate above). Return the duck breasts to the pan, fat side up now, and brush lightly with the pomegranate syrup. Put the pan in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches your goal.
Personally, I like to cook my duck breast to medium rare, so I shoot for about 130°F. (The photos here notwithstanding — I left the duck breast on the stove for much longer than usual in order to get the photos I needed for this recipe. The hazards of cooking and writing at the same time!) This should give you duck breast that is dark pink or magenta inside.
If you prefer to cook to USDA standards, then cook for a few minutes longer, to 160°F. This will produce duck breasts that are brown throughout, with a hint of pink in the center. This is way too done for my personal taste, but it is still tasty.
Remove the duck breasts from the oven, place on a cutting board, and tent with foil to rest for a few minutes. Brush again with the glaze (rewarm the glaze if necessary) and slice very thinly. Serve immediately. I liked to serve thin slices of duck breast fanned out over wilted greens or radicchio, with sautéed turnips or root vegetables on the side.
I love leftover duck sliced very thin, served cold with a little mustard and a salad. It's almost better than it is hot out of the oven.
More Duck!
• Good Question: What To Do With Duck Fat?
• Last Bite: Splurge on Duck Instead of Steak
• Recipe: Duck with Black Olives and Black Olive Risotto
• Perfect for a Feast: Duck Breasts
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Aug. 20 — To the Editor:
Re: "Doctor disappointed Appledore let him go," letter to the editor by James G. Fieseher, Aug. 20, Portsmouth Herald.
For nine years you have been our family physician. You have taken the time to treat our medical conditions; time to consult with cardiologists, urologists, psychologists, neurologists; time to listen and treat "the whole person."
Perhaps the medical group that let you go does not appreciate this approach. We hope that they do not discourage too many dedicated physicians as yourself along the way. Thanks for taking the time.
Catherine and Eugene Lynch
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Lockheed Martin Acquires CDL Systems
As the desire for expertise in unmanned systems grows, Lockheed Martin announced the acquisition of CDL Systems today.
CDL Systems is a privately held company specializing in the development of control station software for operating unmanned vehicle systems. With more than one million hours of operational use, CDL Systems has developed an open software product that's been integrated into more than 30 unmanned vehicle platforms.
Cost-effective solutions, especially within unmanned systems, provide agile and flexible technologies for defense and civil operations.
"The acquisition of CDL Systems, coupled with the acquisitions of Chandler/May, Inc., and Procerus Technologies earlier this year, builds on Lockheed Martin's strong portfolio in unmanned systems including Desert Hawk, Persistent Threat Detection Systems, K-MAX and Marlin™," said Dale P. Bennett, president of Lockheed Martin's Mission Systems and Sensors (MS2) business.
CDL Systems has 73 employees with facilities in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and Huntsville, Ala. Those employees will become part of the MS2 organization.


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10 Parks near Shakopee, Minnesota
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 4.92 miles NE
Chanhassen, Minnesota 4.93 miles N
Carver, Minnesota 5.7 miles SW
Maple Plain, Minnesota 6.65 miles NE
Shakopee, Minnesota (map) | (952) 445-7313
Sites: 108 | Latest Rate: $34.00 | 12 Reviews
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Sep 2012 - $34.00
From the pictures and description on the website, we had high hopes for this campground. Upon arrival, we were put in a campsite where the hookups for the water and electric were broken. So we had to move to a different site, after we had already unhooked and setup. The part of the campsite closest to the river resembles a gypsy camp. There are various makeshift tents constructed of tarps and chicken wire. There are loose dogs running around. Broken down cars covered with tarps. The bathrooms and showers are infested with spiders. The stall doors have so much rust on them that the bottoms are falling off. The toilet paper was always empty in a least one of the stalls. In the stalls that did have paper, the toilets were plugged. The pool looked as if it had not been cleaned for a very long time. There were cars racing in and out of the campground at all hours of the day and night. I would not recommend this campground to anyone, let alone campers with small children, as they would not be safe. It's really unfortunate that this campground is not properly maintained, as it could be quite beautiful and it is in a superb location. Needless to say, my family and I will not be staying at Shakopee RV park again. - MNCampingFamily
Aug 2011 - $12.00
Everything was subpar. Starting with being quoted three different rates for camping by an employee, to being told conflicting information as to sites available. Our second day we had to move to a new site due to our campsite being used as a bike ramp and social drinking area. We were told we would have electric, but there was no access from the tent areas. Loose dogs were in and out of our campsite: leaving waste in our site the owner did not attend to. The park seemed to think the only issue was noise of dogs but we had issues with the shower house water temperatures being too hot or lukewarm, the pool was not being heated, the bathroom and shower house doors did not always shut or lock due to rust. We were so dissatisfied we chose another campground to go to. The owner was unpleasant and tried to change our nightly rate to say "we owed him" when his sign on the wall said "two persons/1 tent= $300/month." We stayed a month, were okay with paying for the month but wanted the $300 back for the month we weren't staying. He tried to tell us that you couldn't take apart the payment to get a refund at all for canceling. Then at the mention of a lawyer and the Better Business Bureau, he handed me two hundred and said, "There, a good compromise, look forward to having you back next year." Seriously? There are many other campgrounds in the area. I have found many nicer and more professionally run choices. I will not be staying here again. - gypsysojourner
Jul 2011 - $40.00
When we arrived, the entry area was so full of vehicles, you couldn't pull an RV in there. So we parked the RV at the nearby restaurant. After running the gauntlet of smokers outside the office door, we were told our site wasn't available, but they would give us a different site (with sewer) at no extra charge. A "really nice" site. Not very welcoming or friendly. The road to the site was horribly pot-holed. The roads are very narrow, and one parked RV had his awning out into the road. The site was extremely unlevel and muddy. When we got to the site, we saw why our original one wasn't available; 75% of the sites are flooded! It's on the Minnesota river, and it was apparent that most of the sites had been flooded at one point. There was very little gravel to park on and very little "grass" to walk on. Parking the towed vehicle was a challenge. While we were here it rained even more, and the water got to within 10 or 15 feet of our rig. This reservation was made in April, and no attempt was made to contact us to let us know the situation at the campground, nor was anything said at the time of checkin. Overall, what sites were available were very narrow, very run down looking, very damp due to the heavy tree cover. We would not stay here again. There are other options within the Minneapolis/St Paul area. - cobragt23
Prior Lake, Minnesota (map) | (952) 445-8800
Sites: 122 | Latest Rate: $42.00 | 109 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $42.00
Beautiful landscaping, very quiet, clean bathrooms with great security. Not the friendliest place we've camped (in terms of other campers; campground staff was great) but it made a good overnight stop in the area. Wish the sites weren't double but we got lucky and had no neighbor to share hookups with. If we had they wouldn't have been more than a few feet away. - calijame
Jul 2016 - $30.00
The $30.00 rate is based on a 7 day stay weekly rate.
I see that several people hace left reviews recently, so all I can do is to echo the same as they have said. This is a beautiful well manicured and kept park. The casino complex rivals anything in Las Vegas, and Hank Williams Jr. played the week we were there. The full sized bus to the Mall of America is great. 22 miles away, takes about 30-40 minutes. The gym complex is beautiful, about 1/2 mile away with the local shuttle service available if you want and is yours for $5 per day. Local shopping is about 3-5 miles in any direction for food etc.
As with all Tribal owned campgrounds, there is never any cable tv connection, as they want you in the casino, not watching tv. However, being 25 miles SW of Minneapolis, we were able to pick up numerous (34) stations over the air with our King digital antenna.
The only down side we did not care for was that 2 sites are always paired together, with both sets of utility connections sharing the same center island area, so that when you pull in and connect, your neighbor must pull in the opposite direction to connect. Result is that your rv's are about 5-8 feet apart back to back. So if you both have big slides, you can almost open your windows and shake hands with your neighbor! The front of your site is open and grassy and a reasonable distance to the next rv. Overall, a very nice place, reasonable priced with the best on site fuel price around. - AlaskaJack
Jun 2016 - $39.00
I would stay at this park even if I wasn't just passing through across country. Super, super clean. Great customer service. They have free shuttles all over the property. We stayed here because of the free, yes free, shuttle into the Mall of America. They have shuttles that will take you all over the area. Seriously this is a great deal!
The sites are level, wide and well kept. The park is beautiful and the casino is nice too. They have cheap fuel on site and an RV wash too. Just a beautiful property.
There is no "clubhouse" per se but you can pay $5 per person to gain access to their fitness center.
The bad - The wifi here is not good. I think that is the only bad thing I can say about this park. - scruggsfamilyRV
Savage, Minnesota (map) | (952) 445-1756
Sites: 80 | Latest Rate: $47.00 | 37 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $47.00
Sites are on the small side for the price. Especially sites 7 and 8. Otherwise I think previous reviews are correct. - zDale
Jul 2016 - $40.00
We needed a place to camp in Minneapolis over July 4, and (of course) every campground was full. Town & Country put us on a waiting list, and called a few days later to tell us they had a site for us. It was a newly created full service site in the corner between the laundry room and the pool. The campground was full and hopping with many, many families. We arrived just after the July 4 Bicycle Parade. The campground really emptied after the weekend. The staff were so helpful and great to work with. It was a nice place to stay! - ShoreXplorers
Jun 2016 - $40.00
We booked in advance and paid when we arrived for full hookup. We were then directed to our site. It was a corner site and the 5th wheel next to it was huge; they had two pickups and a large trailer on the site which they had to move before we could even get down the row. In the corner (and not on their map) was an old run-down trailer with a large wooden deck that had holes in it. The man guiding us said someone lived there (didn't look like it). After looking at the space that had low tree branches that were about 10 feet off the ground we said we couldn't park there. According to the office that was the only full hookup left so we were directed to a better site with no sewer. We did get a partial refund. When I mentioned the rundown trailer the lady said no one lived there so not sure which it was; vacant or occupied. Either way it was not somewhere you'd want to be next to. TV reception was good. Site was clean and level but right in front and across from the dump site so lots of traffic. After the hassle of pulling in, which included waiting for two people to move cars out of the site we were supposed to go in, I went to the ladies' shower and there was a sign on the door that read "Men's restroom closed Sunday night to Monday so this restroom is co-ed". Obviously I went back to our trailer to shower. A hot tub was also advertised but was not working; we were told it hadn't worked for a month. This should have been disclosed when we booked it. Could be a nice park if attention to detail was done. - Catsinatrailer
Jordan, Minnesota (map) | (952) 492-6440
Sites: 111 | Latest Rate: $34.00 | 18 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $34.00
Very pleasant staff, both in office and throughout the grounds. Close to Minneapolis, and really has as many sites packed into the acreage as possible. The sites are a bit close, but the location served our needs for the short stay. Overall a pleasant experience. - jwlbal
Jun 2016 - $40.00
Nice office staff, stay only if you can get one of the deluxe sites, they are very nice. Our site was very small and could not believe they called it a pull thru. Sites are packed together on any piece of ground there. Okay for a night or two if you want to visit the Mall Of America. No cable and it`s hit or miss on getting TV . - ottosprings
Aug 2015 - $49.00
Amazingly, the bugs were not bad at all...because this is a heavily wooded campground. Satellite reception? Not likely. The Internet was good. Cellphone reception is also, very good. This campground is under new ownership, and needs allot of help. I would think that Minneapolis could support a great KOA. On the bad side: the dust was bad, the workers were not very friendly, the roads were in some cases overly narrow, and there are no planned activities. I was disappointed. We will not likely return. - sse
12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Road Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 (map) | (651) 480-7773
Sites: 93 | Latest Rate: $37.00 | 79 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $37.00
Great campground only 30 minutes from central Minneapolis or St Paul. We had a pull through site - most are back in. The pull through sites are isolated and very private - but the back-in sites, well, not so private. I'm glad we had the pull through. There isn't much shade - just a few trees in the full service area of the campground. There is more privacy and shade in the sites with no utilities. The folks who run the campground are very friendly. The kid's playground is terrific. Plenty of mosquitoes, but not too bad if you wear bug repellent. Groceries and gas are close by. This campground is in an outer suburb of the Twin Cities. There are lots of trails around lakes and through woodlands, but no swimming. The laundry room is very nice. The access roads are a bit narrow, but okay for my 25 ft trailer and TV. You can get plenty of broadcast television, and I suspect there is no problem getting satellite in the full utility area. I would happily stay here again. - SeaTeacher
Jul 2016 - $39.00
Advance reservations are required and can be easily made on-line, however the friendly park staff made a site available to us the day prior to our reservation. The sites at the front of the campground are closely spaced with little shade but more spacious sites are available in a wooded area on the north loop. Water spigots are available along the gravel road in front of loop. WiFi access is available near the Camp Office only. - T E Barnhizer
Jul 2016 - $35.00
This county-owned park is neat and clean to a fault. An employee politely knocked on our door when a guest parked on the grass. The two large pull-thrus (56 & 57) are isolated from the other sites. There is some aircraft noise, not bad in a motorhome. Recycling is extreme: campers are issued color-coded bags for trash, recycles and a separate one for composting. Wi-Fi was solid. There is a super grocery store - HyVee - a couple miles south. Minneapolis is to the north and an easy drive. Bicycle rides around the Minneapolis city lakes revealed fabulous houses. Restaurants and bicycle rentals are available at the lakes. - Mtmoi
Maple Plain, Minnesota (map) | (763) 694-7662
Sites: 208 | Latest Rate: $26.00 | 9 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $26.00
This campground is truly one of the best in the Minneapolis area. The bicycle paths are excellent. There is a lake for swimming and boating and other activities are also available. The campsites are large and week-spaced. Interior roads are a little on the narrow side and may make it difficult to back into your site if your neighbor parks at the edge of the road. There is easy access to shopping, etc., from this location. - Bobbi1948
Sep 2014 - $28.00
We camped here in the middle of the week and it was pretty empty, but we were leaving on Friday and noticed all the 50 amp spots were reserved for the weekend. This is a very pretty campground with lots of spaces. Unfortunately, we were so busy during our stay here that we didn't have time to explore. Our Big rig fit fine in the back in spaces. - Fishen4trout
Jun 2014 - $23.00
I love Baker Park Campground, but after my last two stays, I have decided I that am better suited for camping here during the week. The park is very large, has everything to do including swimming, boating, biking, and hiking. With that said many people camp in clusters with friends and there are lots of children running around and biking. The campground is buzzing with activity until around 9 or 10 p.m. each night. If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is not the place for you. If this is your thing you will have tons of fun. The campground office is staffed with teenagers who know very little about the park and can't answer most questions about the campground. The park rangers are excellent about patrolling and enforcing the rules and they know more about the campground, so ask them questions. With all the rain, many campsites are muddy and smelly with standing water and muck. People were not happy and had to get creative on how they parked; no one was asked to move. We will be back during the week. It is conveniently located close to the Twin Cities. - brendajoro
Maple Plaine, Minnesota (map) | (763) 694-7860
Sites: 204 | Latest Rate: $26.00 | 2 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $26.00
Shady, nice park, clean facilities, electric only at sites. Potable water and dump station available. - Legends Of America
Jul 2014 - $28.00
We stayed there over the 4th of July and made reservations on the day the system opened in March and got the last site available. Very busy!!!! But a well kept park. There is a large lake with boating, fishing and beach along the many miles of trails. Every working person we ran into was about 16 years old (except for the construction workers)and didn't seem to have any mature adults supervising them. The restrooms were modern but so busy it was nearly impossible to keep them clean. - rhianna
2501 Lowry Ave. NE Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 (map) | (612) 781-3148
Sites: 30 | Latest Rate: $53.00 | 7 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $53.00
This park needs some serious work. Spaces designated for RVs are fairly haphazard. We plugged into an electric box that already had at least one RV plugged in with other cords coming out besides. Spaces very close to each other with very little room for parking a vehicle. Woke up every morning at 5:30 a.m. to the neighbor talking loudly/yelling to her (five--yes, FIVE!!) pitbulls while allowing them to relieve themselves behind our motor home and never once cleaning up after them. Bathrooms were scary--not private at all. Shower curtains hide the stalls with no doors on the bathrooms themselves. My husband went in the first morning to find the stalls in the men's bathroom covered in vomit. Park itself is in the great neighborhood of St. Anthony but inside the park is a different story. Very run down. Manager nice and does what he can but owners should hire more help! A few rules regarding age of units and pet restrictions would clean up this park in a hurry. Ridiculously overpriced considering we couldn't use the facilities at all. We only used the park for sleeping--didn't use bathrooms, laundry, etc. - desertrat74
Jul 2015 - $32.00
Approximately 60% of the spaces are fulltime, low income residents. Though the majority are nice people, there are a few unsavory characters. The manager is a "Jack of all trades". He is a wonderful, caring person...but stretched between this and 2 other sites. Access to the site was acceptable. the original site they put us in did not allow us to extend our awning as we were literally 4 feet from campers on either side. We moved to another site, that allowed use of the awning and was approximately 20' from the unit next store.
We chose this facility because of its proximity to downtown Minneapolis and the fact that the public transportation stopped right outside the park. (We do not tow, so access to public transportation in an urban environment is a real plus. That and reliable, accessible power and water were the only positives! - Ncw
Oct 2014 - $38.00
Many permanents, which creates noise in the AM when they leave for work. Some units have a bit of junk around them. The park office closes mid-afternoon and after that the manager must be called. He apparently has another full-time job but is very helpful and cooperative. Utilities were good. This is not a destination resort but should serve very well for a day or week or more. This is a very urban setting for a park but it is close to the center of town. We felt quite safe here and would definitely stay here again because of it's central location. - gene a
Farmington, Minnesota (map) | (651) 463-8818
Sites: 100 | Latest Rate: $20.00 | 5 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $20.00
Paid for a month at $400. Will leave on 8/3 due to the fair. We can come back to use the remainder of the 30 days. The campground closes in the middle of September. Maintenance is very good. Nice grass kept up by maintenance. Mower available to trim around your site. Tables available upon request. If Host not available when you enter, just pick a spot and set the rear of the coach in line with the utilities. - easydoesit
Jul 2015 - $20.00
This campground is about 30 minutes south of Minneapolis. It's pure fairgrounds camping: a big, mostly level grassy area with no trees to speak of and just the basics for a RV. There are no sewer hookups but there's water and 50 amp electric and a nearby dump station. The camping area is set up for clusters of four RVs to set up around four hookup power/water pedestals. That's not immediately apparent upon arrival, though, because there are a few exceptions to that setup (along the roads) and also, some folks park a distance away from their hookup point and stretch cords to their hookups, giving them some elbow room from their neighbors. There's a range of people in the campground - guys working in the area, retired people, and families all taking advantage of probably the lowest camping rates in the Twin Cities area. The fairgrounds has lots of good gravel roads, so there's plenty of places for a nice walk. There are restrooms (although the one right at the campground was undergoing repairs during our stay). I saw a single shower in the restroom, though, and it didn't look very inviting - the toilets, though, were acceptably clean. We had full scale Verizon 4G and, with no trees to speak of, no problem getting a satellite signal. The county fair takes place in August, during that time all campers have to be out, as the area is used for vendors and parking. - nazpaz
Jun 2015 - $42.00
Clean park, level sites. Did not use any of the amenities as this was a one night stay - moving on to Iowa. - Jim MacIsaac
Rogers, Minnesota (map) | (763) 420-2255
Sites: 150 | Latest Rate: $40.00 | 51 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $40.00
This is a nice campground with friendly staff. However, there were puddles of water when we arrived at our site and we had to put the truck on 4wd to park! Agree with other reviewers about muddy sites 65 and up. No wifi at our site #33. We were able to connect to Dish TV with the Tailgater. Book in advance for good sites. - Gypsy57
Aug 2016 - $43.00
Typical KOA, set up for families with kids who come there to use the pool. Roads dusty and dirt/gravel pads made my rig even dirtier than it already was. Roads are fairly easy to navigate with a big rig. One big problem is that many of the sites have shared water and electric pedestals--meaning that some sites have the sewer on one side and the water on the other, which makes it hard to hook up water and almost impossible to rinse your dump hose after dumping unless you have a very, very long water hose. I found it easier to fill my tanks because the fill is on that side. I have enough electric cord to run it under my motorhome. A lot of trees, so nice for shade, but hard to get satellite signal. Good Verizon access, however. - judy_online
Jul 2016 - $42.00
The park is gravel, but has areas that turn to mud in the rain. Site 65 and up can be a problem if it rains heavily. Sites are reasonably level but check it out before accepting it. Watch electrical hookups, may be on wrong side, shared poles and not all sites can provide 50 amp. If you want a satellite site reserve early. There is no cable at this park and with the trees the satellite sites are limited, even with a carry out. There are a fair number of over the air stations. This park could use a major electrical upgrade. Water pressure varied as well. The escort to the site did not tell us we had a shared electrical pole, which lead to some confusion when another camper arrived. It work out with them only needing 30 amp. The electric service was solid at 120v. at the camper. Wifi is better than most parks. There is a pool here and other games are provided. We camped here overnight in a 36 foot coach, and for a quick overnight it is fine. Would not want to have an extended stay here. Sites 1 to 14 may have a lot of road noise. - wtravlr1


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Dallas police investigating how 13-year-old spent 13 days in jail
Authorities are investigating how 13-year-old girl spent 13 days in the Dallas County Jail on a shoplifting charge and was released on probation before anyone was the wiser.
"It doesn't make any sense to have a 13-year-old in there," said her father. "They could have killed her. Something bad could have happened. She doesn't look 17. She looks 13, and I wonder why they didn't see that."
Senior Cpl. Roberto Garcia, who arrested the girl and a 20-year-old on July 10 for shoplifting at a Target store in Old East Dallas, admits that she did initially tell him that she was underage.
But he said she then gave him a name and date of birth that would make her an adult. He said he verified the information with a detective in the youth division, something that no one in the youth division can recall him doing.
"It's just the frustrating battle that we have out there in the real world," Garcia said. "I just have a heck of the time when these juveniles won't tell you who they are and they have no ID."
Police officials say the situation is very unusual because most of the time it's an adult claiming to be a juvenile trying to avoid going to an adult jail, not the other way around.
"There are unanswered questions," said Assistant Chief Ron Waldrop, who oversees the investigations bureau. "The thing that's raised everybody's concerns is that she did contend initially that she was 14. Everybody believes that should have required an intense level of checking before incarceration."
The girl is still listed by the Dallas Police Department as a runaway.


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Georgia Quilt Show
Debbie has been sewing all her life and quilting for the past eleven years. Her designs have appeared in such magazines as Stitch, Quilting Arts Gifts and Modern Patchwork and she publishes her own patterns as Esch House Quilts. Debbie's quilt "Ephemeral Elegance", using her bias appliqué technique, won first place in its category at the American Quilter's Society Quilt Show in Paducah in 2011. She is Vice President of the Ann Arbor (MI) Modern Quilt Guild and loves to share her passion for quilting.


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SIKESTON - Cpl. George Hensley Jr., who has been serving with the Ninth Air Force overseas for nearly two years, landed in Boston last week and is expected here the latter part of the week for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hensley near Sikeston.
SIKESTON - Earl Jarvis and Dr. Wendell Weathers, co-chairmen of the Jaycee mental handicapped clinic site fund drive, announced Saturday noon at the Holiday Inn that pledges and contributions totaling $60,000 have been received. That leaves $8,000 before the goal is reached.
CHARLESTON - Stepped up efforts to eradicate the cultivation and harvesting of marijuana in Mississippi County are paying off. Sheriff Avery Hutcheson reported a plot was raided about 8 p.m. Wednesday and 96 plants ranging in height up to 14 feet were cut. Street value on the plants was set at $65,000.
MINER - A ground breaking ceremony was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday for a new facility to be opening in Miner. The second locating of Scott County Feed and Supply will be at 110 AA Road under the management of Toni Umfleet.
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Unbeaten in their last 24 games, Carlo Ancelotti's side have closed the gap at the top of La Liga. Barça, Madrid and Atletico, who surprisingly lost at Almeria at the weekend, are all on 57 points from 23 games in the best title race since the big two became so powerful it weakened the rest. They're all still to play each other in the league again too.
Madrid also beat cup holders Atletico Madrid, their neighbours who were above them in the league, 3-0 and 2-0 in the Copa del Rey in the last week. Ronaldo got both goals (both penalties) in Tuesday's win at the Calderon, though he's currently banned for three league games after his recent red card in Bilbao.
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After playing non-league near his native Sutton in London, he switched attentions to becoming a coach, first, aged 23, at Chelsea's centre of excellence as Glenn Hoddle changed the playing style at the club, while also holding down a full-time job as a physical education instructor.
"Teaching gave me a foundation: organisation, planning, understanding different learning styles and needs, the importance of good communication. I've taken that into my coaching," he said.
Clement obtained his UEFA 'A' coaching licence in 1999 alongside Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers and became a full-time football coach a year later when he was appointed at Fulham's academy, where he worked with Jean Tigana. He also helped train the Republic of Ireland U-21s for three years.
In 2007, Chelsea made an offer for him to return, where he started as Under-16 coach before graduating to the youth team, then the reserves and then graduating to the first team during Guus Hiddink's spell as caretaker boss. He found the transition between four teams and age groups in three years difficult, but he'd excelled to earn those promotions.
Hiddink impressed the young coach with his charisma, people skills and linguistic ability as Chelsea won the FA Cup and reached the 2009 Champions League semi-finals, losing out to Barcelona and a dramatic late Andres Iniesta goal.
He stayed at Chelsea when Ancelotti replaced Hiddink and helped them win the domestic double in 2010. When Ancelotti left Chelsea, Clement moved to Blackburn Rovers as an assistant to Steve Kean during an inglorious reign. It wasn't long before Ancelotti found a new job and asked Clement to join him in Paris St Germain.
Clement crossed the English Channel, took three hours of French classes each day and was part of the team which won the Ligue 1 in 2013. David Beckham, with whom Clement worked closely, was the most famous Englishman at PSG, but the assistant coach was the rising star behind the scenes. Nor were they the only English or former members of Chelsea's backroom staff there.
Jack Naylor and Nick Broad revamped PSG's Sports Science department, until tragedy befell the club when Broad's car broke down on the motorway hard shoulder on the way to training. Broad called Clement to say he was waiting to be picked up. A car ploughed into Broad's static Mini. Broad was killed, aged 38.
Ancelotti moved to Madrid and Clement, a father of two, was happy to follow in July 2013. Clement has ambitions to go into management himself and said: "I'd like to think there's a chairman out there who will look at me and think 'he's had a good apprenticeship'.
"Some chairmen still like the traditional style of manager but others prefer a more innovative coach with fresh ideas; somebody with a thirst for learning what's out there, who's travelled the world looking at different methods. I certainly hope more clubs will give opportunities to younger coaches like Brendan (Rogers)."
Clement is happy at Madrid, where he coaches some of the best players in the world.
How does he do it?
"You reduce the time and space so they think quicker and have to act quicker," he said of players like Bale.
As his stock continues to rise, don't be surprised if he gets an even bigger opportunity there or elsewhere in the future.
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"I feel all my work has been worthwhile when I finalise a good product"
- Shogo Hasui
- Firstly, which "Transformer/Revenge" (Japanese ROTF title) product did you develop?
Hasui: Among the early lineup products, I was responsible for Starscream and Sideswipe. I did more in the later waves, but unfortunately I can't show them yet.
In the first movie, I was in charge of products such as Jazz, Barricade, Arcee, Ratchet and Starscream.
- I hear you are called "Mr.Starscream" in the development section...
Hasui: Haha, I am not sure if I am actually called that, but I do like Starscream character, so I often take him on eagerly. I have done Micron Legend, Super Link, Galaxy Force and Classics Starscream items.
- From your point of view (as a Starscream specialist), what was the first impression of the (first) movie Starscream robot design? I think he was very different from Starscreams we were used to through cartoons and toys....
Hasui: Well, you are right, but I thought, "This one is right in its own way". Because the first (G1) Starscream and Micron Trilogy (Unicron Trilogy ) Starscreams were all popular, but I had been making the same type of robots and did want to "create a new Starscream".
Thanks to the movie Starscream, I feel I created a different Starscream, in both proportion and the transforming process.
- Did you get to watch the first movie before it was released to public?
Hasui: No, I went to a theatre on the release day like the fans did, and there, for the first time, I saw Transformers moving in a live action film.
I was like, "Wow, those parts were supposed to move like that!"
The development of the movie and the toys were progressing almost at the same time, and we had to work only with still-in-progress design sketches of the front and the back of the robots.
The first Dreamworks (DW) robot designs were too "Aliens from Outer Space", so we made a model to suggest a design which would be closer to TF fans' idea of Optimus Prime. (*picture A)
- Please tell us your candid impression of the first movie.
Hasui: First of all, the joy of seeing the TFs moving around as if they existed in the real world.
Even after leaving the theatre, I wondered if cars on the street were actually TFs, and that made me realise how TFs were suitable subjects for a live action movie.
- Who is your favourite character in the movie?
Hasui: Personally, I am looking forward to seeing Sideswipe in the upcoming movie. He has a robot mode which is close to the classic, cool robot Japanese people like, and he is my favourite, too. I would love to see him in action.
"Transformation ideas are formed by 'playing well'".
- Tell us about the toy producing process from the concept to the final product.
Hasui: Most of the transformable TF figures in the world are created by TakaraTomy. 7~8 designers manage to create 80 ~100 transforming robots annually.
It takes about two weeks in average to form the basic plans of parts and transformation, gimmick and the basic design of both modes. It is indeed a battle against time, and the important factor is to get the interesting ideas constantly within the set time frame.
Each designer has his own creative process, but I start from drawing front and side views in both modes (*picture2) based on an image illustration (*picture1).
It is like when you stare a cloud and it starts to resemble something, I begin to see parts ideas when I stare a vehicle (mode image).
I put those ideas together and make them into 2 transformable modes. I can't lose parts, stretch/shrink them or change the tire size. Also, because they are toys, they need large enough pins and thick enough parts so that they won't break when excess force is applied.
Even after I figure out some aspects of transformation, it is still difficult to neatly complete the whole mechanism.
Then based on that design concept, prototype manufacturer produces a transformable "Master" original model.
Firstly, we draw rough transformation process sketches (*picture3) and check the process. We polish the design up when there are problems in the proportion, size or transformation difficulty (*picture4). Each price range has the limit in parts numbers and weight, and we have to create products within this restriction. Bulky bodied robots such as tanks tend to be heavier and hard (to fit within the limit).
Once the transformation mechanism is completed, details are added by the illustrator to put together a drawing closer to a final product.(*picture5)
In the old days, we could only work on 2D pictures and there was some uncertainty until an actual prototype was constructed, but nowadays we can be sure thanks to 3DCG models.
We build a prototype according to this drawing (*pictureB), then we reflect this to the mould plan.
- Were there any different challenges and hardships particular to the movie line?
Hasui: The movie characters' robot designs were done by DW beforehand and their vehicle modes had been already decided as actual cars from various manufacturers, and it was very challenging. If we could use original vehicle designs, it would have been possible to alter a vehicle shape to fit, but we could not alter licensed vehicle designs.
So the balance between vehicle and robot (modes) was literally a matter of a millimetre.
- There are some characters who were also present in the first movie, but the Optimus Prime toy has very different proportions and transforming process.
Hasui: We thought of the point of releasing the same character twice within such short period.
We had to present a distinct "evolution" so that the customers who bought the previous version will like to purchase this one as well.
As for the second movie toys, we referred to CG characters created by DW and even watched the first movie frame by frame to make them closer to the perfection. But I don't think it was possible to raise the quality without going through the development of the first Optimus Prime toy.
The new Optimus Prime has been created because the designers had more experience, and advanced their skills.
- What inspires your new transformation ideas?
Hasui: Playing well like young boys do.
I can't create fun things if I don't feel right about the fun part myself. So I think it is good to be straightforward about "fun", and be greedy in the pursuit of enjoyment.
"'The TF I am currently working on' is always the favourite"
- Do you feel any difference between "TFs Western people like" and "TFs Japanese people like" designs?
Hasui: I feel the vehicle designs Western people like are the ones whose appearances clearly show how they want to be perceived in what ways.
Fast cars show the willingness for the fast running in their designs, and you can tell apart the ones with strength by a glance.
I think Japanese people like to focus on the functions and accessories in vehicle designs. Not the vehicle shape itself, but more on the armaments and how functional they are.
The same thing can be said for robot modes, in the West, powerful type robots have obvious bulky and masculine build and speedy type robots are apparently slender and agile. These "characteristic ways" are quite evident in American comic heroes.
I think Japanese people tend to be particular about how powerful the weapons are, or how the ability get improved with armaments. There is a base body, and the each characteristic is shown by how various optional parts are added.
In Japan, the "drill" weapon is popular, but that suggestion doesn't seem very acceptable in overseas, and I recognise the above mentioned difference as one of the reasons.
- It seems to reflect the "national characteristics". Are there any differences in the choice of popular characters in the West and Japan?
Hasui: Bumblebee, who played many active parts in the first movie, is popular both in America and in Japan. Main characters are always popular, of course.
In America, characters like Megatron or Starscream, who are the villains yet have the cool "Dark Hero" characteristics are also popular.
In Japan, the good guys Autobots are the popular ones. It might be due to many of them having familiar alt modes, or the influence from cartoons and samurai dramas which traditionally feature "the good defeats the evil" kind of moralistic storyline.
As for the villains, I hear Barricade is popular among children because of his cool police car vehicle mode.
- Did the toy development staff offer ideas for the characters and their designs to the movie staff?
Hasui: There is no direct communication to the movie staff. It is more like we form a tag team with Hasbro, and send our suggestions through Hasbro.
We do not suggest a character selection, but we did suggest that combiners could be the key in the second movie. Hasbro had the same opinion, so we sent the idea to the movie staff as a common suggestion from the 2 companies. This "Combiner" idea is reflected on some new characters in the second movie.
- Did the movie staff, such as the director Michael Bay, actually get to play with the movie toys?
Hasui: I am not sure as there's no direct communication to the movie staff.
But the gimmick that Barricade ejects Frenzy from his chest was meant to be for the toy only, so I was surprised to see it happening in the first movie. I would be really happy if they could be inspired from the toys in "Revenge" as well.
- What is the first TF you had your hand in its development and eventually made it to the product lineup?
Hasui: Not a product released domestically, but it was a toy only character from overseas "Beast Machines" series, Skydive. He was a pteranodon TF.
I remember that my then trainer handed me a single sheet of pteranodon drawing and said, "Do anything you can do to make this thing into a cool looking robot!".
- What is your favourite TF out of the ones you developed?
Hasui: I am afraid I can't show it to you here, but my favourite is always "the one I am currently working on". Even right after having completed a product I am fond of, I try to better it in my next project. As a developer, I always want to think the next product is the best one yet.
That is why my favourite TF is the one I am working on right now.
- Which TFs gave you a hard time developing?
Hasui: Combiner items are usually difficult. Especially the figures which come out in later waves to combine to the ones released earlier. I recall Wing Saber (Super Link) was exceptionally difficult.
I liked my idea of a unique style of combination, that it would be fun if (Wing Saber's) limbs could be swapped around and combined (to Grand Convoy) either way. But to realise it, there were many hurdles to go over.
The combined form (Wing Convoy) needed to be taller than Grand Convoy, but it exceeded the weight limit. (Wing Saber) needed to be lighter, had to have vehicle and robot modes of his own, then he was supposed to turn into limb parts which could be used for scramble combination....I was at my wit's end with those conditions. Then when I finally cleared those conditions with much contrivance, it didn't fit inside the package! Especially with the products which are also sold overseas, package sizes are strictly set according to the price range, so we can't make the box bigger just because the product is slightly larger than it's supposed to be.
As I mentioned earlier, the restrictions of the size, weight and cost are always with us.
- You seem to have endless stock of stories about hardship! Well, without considering the realisability of making it into an actual merchandise, what do you "want to transform"?
Hasui: I would like to transform an actual car, of course. TFs are beings with mechanical bodies, and they disguise as humans' machines, so I want to see cars and motorbikes with real working mechanism automatically turn into robots. That's my ultimate dream!
- Finally, please send your message to TF site viewers.
Hasui: Transformers never stay the same, and they keep on advancing. Please look forward to their future!
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Wow, that was a great read, and a good insight into the design of the toys... and some explanation as to why we get some "They could have done so much better!" toys. Certainly some toys end up with bad design choices, no one's perfect, but he kinda explains why things end up like they do, with their restrictions and all. Energon Wing Saber is a great example to use of something that could have been awesome, but ended up a brick. Sounds like he wasn't happy with it either.
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Awesome -- a great read. With TFTM1 Arcee, Barricade, Ratchet, both Starscreams, and Sideswipe under his belt, I'm definitely a fan of Mr. Hasui.
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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As we read, the book gets more complicated structurally, too. On a larger scale, Franklin's mostly sticking to the order of how things happened in his life as a way of guiding the narrative, but he jumps around in time, mentioning specific events out of order. That can be kind of confusing because the book's not super-organized. Sometimes, it's more like listening to someone thinking out loud and telling you about his past, then it is like reading an organized, dry document with a standard beginning, middle, and end. But that's part of what's so cool about Franklin's Autobiography – who wouldn't want to listen to the recollections of someone so interesting?


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The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the boy suffered sharp- and blunt-force trauma to the head and neck, consistent with a dog attack.It happened at the scene of gruesome pit bull attack in south Fulton County.
Police said they followed the right procedures.
They said the father was desperately trying to get into his home to see his son.
Police said they asked him stay back, but he refused, so they used a Taser on him.
The father was beside himself with grief after learning the family pit bull mauled his little boy inside his own home on Sierra Trail.
Sgt. Scott McBride, a spokesman with the Fulton County Police Department, said the father was distraught yet very aggressive.
"He wanted to get inside to see his child," McBride said. "His two-year-old son was just killed, and we understand that."
Officers repeatedly told the father to stay back, but McBride said the man refused to listen.
"He told our officers, 'You'll have to shoot me. I'm going to see my son,'" McBride said.
Police used a Taser on him.
"This is one of those parts of the job we don't like doing. But we have to protect the crime scene until we know what has happened. We must look at all the possibilities. We can't contaminate the crime scene," McBride said.
"When you go hands-on, you never know what's going to happen. It's easy to poke an eye out or knock out a tooth accidentally," McBride said, justifying his officers' actions. "At the time, it seemed like the best way for our officers to handle it."
Neighbors said they are not sure what police should have done, but they said they sympathized with the little boy's father.
"When it's your own child, you go through something like that, you're going to be angry, upset, and you're going to want to see your child for the last time," said Kendra Clopton, a neighbor.
"He was already hurting from the loss, then to have to go through that, the images haunt me," said Lakisha Moss, another neighbor.
Police said the father was physically unharmed.
CBS Atlanta News repeatedly called Fulton County Animal Control to ask if the dog would be destroyed, but the agency did not return the calls.
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There is a somewhat dated guide in the group about how to configure it
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For a solid and supported solution, you should check the SAP certified
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