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San Diego Chargers NFL Draft Needs: 2012
Every year teams spend countless hours studying and evaluating the next crop of players to become eligible for the National Football League. Teams are built via the NFL Draft, and those teams who can consistently draft well stand the best chance of remaining competitive in a league renown for it's parity. As salaries rise and contract lengths shorten, it is more important than ever to have a solid draft strategy consisting of both a wide and deep knowledge of each and every player who declares for the pros. These prospects are what teams stake their claim on, hoping to unearth gold along with the occasional diamond in the rough.
Internally, NFL clubs critically evaluate their performance from the previous season and identify areas of need, that is to say, positions or problems which they need to address from a roster stand point in order to be successful both in the upcoming season and for the next few seasons thereafter. Sometimes, teams elect to be active in free agency to fill holes by signing available veteran players. But by and large, the majority of a team's success during the season will be a direct result of how well, or poorly, they've drafted.
Each draft class is different and should be judged on the merits of the prospects it contains. Top players in this year's draft may be ranked lower or higher when compared to players in previous draft classes. In addition, each team's specific needs evolve over time, thus they will prioritize players differently than their competitors. Additionally, within each team exists an internal core of scouts, coaches, and management who all have their own opinions and rankings of the players in the upcoming NFL Draft. Through a process, they will assemble their rankings by assigning each player a grade, regardless of position. Then, once they've objectively analyzed each prospect, they will assemble a wishlist of players who A.) are highly rated, B.) fill a position of need, and C.) is expected to be available at each of the team's selections. In some cases, a team may covet a player so much that they will trade up to get him. But for the most part, each team enters the NFL Draft well-prepared and with a plan of action, and rarely get overly enamored or attached to a player. As many General Managers will tell you, each draft has lots of good players.
When we focus in on the Chargers' specific needs as a team, a few glaring issues stand out:
The Chargers finished last in the league on 3rd down defense
San Diego was woefully ineffective stopping opposing offenses on 3rd down. They failed all too often to prevent their opponent from converting first downs, leading to sustained drives which many times resulted in points.
Football is pretty basic; you have to score more points than the opponent to win. This means you have to score points as often as possible, while preventing the opposing team from scoring more than you. If the Chargers are to become a championship-caliber team, they need to significantly improve their ability to get off the field on third down. This means they need bolster their back seven to play better in coverage and to get more sacks on the quarterback. The NFL is a passing league, so if you aren't able to defend the pass, you are going to quickly get scored on.
Philip Rivers makes or breaks this team
The Bolts are blessed to have an elite franchise signal caller with all of the physical and intangible skills you look for in a Quarterback. Rivers has the ability to take over a game, and his on-field success directly affects the outcome of a game. As Rivers goes, the team goes.
Passing efficiency is one of the key predictive metrics as to whether or not a team is going to be a championship-level offense. This means making big plays down the field, limiting turnovers, and providing outstanding pass protection. With adequate time and with good receiving weapons, Philip Rivers is one of the most dangerous players in the National Football League.
The Chargers felt the impact of an injured Antonio Gates last year. And now that Vincent Jackson is playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gates figures to attract even more defensive attention. The Chargers signed Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal, both of whom are solid players with plenty of speed but neither Meachem nor Royal have ever made the Pro Bowl, an achievement Jackson has marked twice. Malcom Floyd is a talented big receiver with outstanding hands, but he has shown proneness to injury, missing four to five games a season each the past two years.
On the pass protection side of things, Marcus McNeil and Kris Dielman represent a former All-Pro duo at Left Tackle and Left Guard who are no longer with the Chargers largely due to injury concerns. Jared Gaither has emerged as the long-term replacement for McNeil, but Dielman leaves a big hole as a perennial Pro Bowler and one of the best players to ever play for the San Diego Chargers.
The Chargers need to ensure Rivers is adequately protected, and they need to prove they can run the ball inside effectively, especially when it counts. The Left Guard position, the critical link between the Center and Left Tackle, is one to watch in 2012.
What all of this amounts to is what, in my opinion, are the Chargers biggest needs entering the 2012 NFL Draft:
1. Rush Outside Linebacker
The Chargers need desperately to generate more sacks and negative plays. Getting more pressure on the Quarterback at critical situations, improving 3rd down defense and creating more turnovers and plays behind the line of scrimmage is the team's primary concern. The Chargers need to add difference-makers to their back seven.
The team could use their first round draft pick on an explosive pass rusher who can play in sub packages and on special teams, and serve in a rotation amongst Shaun Phillips, Antwan Barnes, and hopefully an improved Larry English. If these four can play up to their abilities, the Chargers could field a fearsome group of rush linebackers.
Potential first round targets: Melvin Ingram, South Carolina / Nick Perry, USC / Courtney Upshaw, Alabama
2. Defensive Back
Internally, the Chargers must decide which group of their current defensive backs has more potential upside; their safeties or their cornerbacks. Quentin Jammer is getting older and his transition from Cornerback to Safety may happen within the next few years. Antoine Cason's inconsistency at corner has at times lost the coaches confidence in him.
Eric Weddle is a Pro Bowler but there is a hole opposite him at Strong Safety. In 2010, the Chargers took Safety Darrell Stuckey in the fourth round and in 2011, the Bolts selected Marcus Gilchrist and Shareece Wright in the second and third rounds, respectively.
There simply isn't enough game tape to effectively evaluate these three as pros, so the Chargers will have to rely on their internal intelligence consisting of weight room and practice field evaluations. But if those player evaluations fall far behind a highly-rated prospect, I don't doubt for a second AJ Smith wouldn't hesitate to go back to the well and draft a defensive back in the first round, either Safety or Cornerback, in order to bolster their back seven – especially when weighing Peyton Manning's arrival into the division.
Potential first round targets: Mark Barron, Alabama / Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina
3. Wide Receiver
Philip Rivers is an elite Quarterback, but that doesn't mean he can simply make due with mediocre weapons on offense. The Chargers are a downfield, passing offense that requires receivers who can run deep routes and at times compete for jump balls. They should also be effective in the redzone, spreading a defense so that Rivers can find the best spot to pick. The Chargers have not been able to draft and develop receiving talent aside from Vincent Jackson, with Buster Davis proving to be a colossal bust.
The Bolts have traditionally leaned on veteran free agent wide receivers, but Rivers is at his best when he has reliable, consistent, explosive talent. And while the Chargers have made a number of key free agent signings at wide receiver, they still need to plan for a possible future without Malcom Floyd and Antonio Gates. Meachem, Royal, and the emerging Vincent Brown are good players, but that shouldn't stop the Chargers from looking to continue to add playmakers on offense, something the Chargers offense desperately needs more of.
Potential first round targets: Michael Floyd, Notre Dame / Kendall Wright, Baylor
4. Left Guard
As mentioned, the Bolts lean on Rivers but he can't do it all himself. He needs good pass protection and at times needs to lean on a power run game. The Chargers are obviously prioritizing the offensive line this offseason, and for good reason. They know they need to keep Philip Rivers upright and give him time, and they need to see more production from Ryan Mathews. The team gave up a lot to trade up and select Mathews, but the numbers are just not there yet. If they truly believe in his talent, and all indications are that they do, then they will continue to make moves such as signing Le'Ron McClain in order to ensure they can run the ball whenever and wherever they want to.
Potential first round targets: David DeCastro, Stanford / Cordy Glenn, Georgia
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April 11, 2012at 10:30 AM Posted by Rob Zepeda
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I like cox, Glenn, Harrison Shea decastro, perry and Poe in my top 40 pool. I'd love any 2 except both g lol
- SD Football Network said... Apr 11, 2012, 1:50:00 PM
I agree with all except #3. Don't we have enough WRs already? I'd rather use that pick on a speedy RB like Ronnie Hillman. He'd be a perfect Sproles replacement.
I don't care what you do but get Nick Perry. His stock is down only because none of the east coast knucklehead have seen him play. 6'3" 271 4.64 40 benched 225 35 times. Watch his game againist Wash. and tell me this guy is not a STUD.
Rob Rob Rob....who the heck are you?????? I don't recall you being apart of this blog- fest...as a loyal and long term fan and all, I must compliment you on this article. It is well written, well researched and well opinioned! I goota say, you are well educated on Bolt stuff...but in my opinion is we need a total focus on D and if a solid O-Line guy is avail. or a RB for the future....take him. MGHAREEB1960 is spot on with Perry...the guy is a beast waiting to be let loose. And I do think we need some DB help (again a defense need)....and anyone who eats QB's for breakfast is welcomed. The draft is for the future and is a critical element for a Team...but we need impact guys today so this should be an interesting draft and pre-pre-season (trades and free agency signings not yet occuring). Thanks for your fresh and qualified in depth writing....as a sick and demented fan since 1974....I welcome you to the party!!!
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Nick Perry, if you want class and character, draft that guy (plus he is a beast on the field).
- Rob Zepeda said... Apr 11, 2012, 9:30:00 PM
I really appreciate the comment RaiderHater. Actually, this is my blog...I used to write a lot more often but thankfully Jeff and Anthony have really stepped up and carried this site. I may be biased, but I don't think anyone out there can compete with the talent and content this blog contains :)
Agree your comments about focusing on the D side of things...this team simply has too many holes on that side of the ball to compete. And I agree partially with SD Football Network but for gods sake no RB in the first round...look at all the great RB's in the league taken in the later rounds. Don't get me wrong do need a soild back up for Mathews but we need the top of the draft board to be D D D IMHO! Still hoping some of the D holes get plugged with undrafted free agents which for all of AJ's defeciencies does still seem to be a strenght.
That's awesome...welcome Rob! Long time no see!
fletcher cox would blow up the middle--but if perry is avail get him---just no more picks from illinois please AJ i beg of you
Mercilus, Perry, Barron or Gilmore
Mercilus, Perry, Barron, or Smith. Gilmore is a natural Bust...
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Sara and Kenneth met at medical school and are an adorable couple. Kenneth was one of my student workers and I miss having him in the office!
I went to a baby boutique near the shower and fell in love with it. (Peek a Boo Baby, for those in town.) I wanted to buy so many things, but I was good. I can't stop thinking about this Kissy Kissy romper though. I think I need to go back and get it.
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Discussion in 'Off The Beaten Track' started by Lilia A, Apr 5, 2010.
It just started. I hope it's on time for everyone.
Don't let the cowboys get eliminated.
I had Caite's headband when I was in 7th grade. That was in 1982.
go Cowboys. Don't be stupid this leg. I'd be SOL for either challenge.
some accessories are timeless
too bad this isnt one of them
I'm rooting for the cowboys, too. The "models" need to go!!!!
At least the Cowboys chose the right task. We'll see how this speedbump goes. Yeah. At least they're back on track.
Little brothers and Steve and Allie in trouble. They're already exhausted from running and they still have to do the detour.
I was afraid the Duhtectives were going to have a heart attack. The Cowboys rocked tonight.
I love the cowboys "Hello Guru"
I wonder how long Steve and Allie really tried that first task. If it was that fast, they are going to kick themselves after starting that other one.
And do they have the wrong number of poles?
Was I the only one who thought that one task wasted too many coconuts?
This was boring episode except for knowing the Cowboys stayed in.
Is that sunburn on the duhtectives arm? Yikes, it hurts just to look at it!
Steve and Allie should have stayed in the car the first time.
it's probably good they're out, though, since they don't have any clothes...
I thought it was great, with a major change in the order of the teams, exotic local, some lost cabs, stressed out racers, etc.
Jet and Cord were awesome. Didn't let the loss of their first cab get them down, rocked the detour and roadblock and won a nice romantic trip to Maui. Hope they decided to let Cord use the trip on his upcoming honeymoon!!
My favorite part of the episode was 'hey, let's get out of the taxi in blistering heat and run aimlessly'.
I'd love the 'models' to go next. Have they ever referred to Carol and Brandy as anything other than 'the lesbians'? Not like C&B call them 'the vapid worthless idiots'.
I really don't like the heat, so that stage would have been horrible for me. Carrying those heavy incense sticks up tons of stairs in blistering heat - ugggggghhhh!
Snakes ..... why'd it have to be snakes.
to the cowboys!!! They seem to have snapped out of whatever funk they were in and are back to normal!
to see Steve/Allie go, they really had a tough day.
This is one of the few times in TAR history that the first and last have swapped places.
YES YES YES YES YES!!! I hate when I have to miss the play by play but thank goodness the Cowboys are still in it!!!! Sad Dad/Daughter are out (Carol/Brandy can get off my TV any time now please), but that was a stoopid move getting out of the cab. Never never never get out of the cab when they tell you its just 5 minutes away. That never works. And it looks like they weren't even going to the right place to begin with.
Looking foward to the previews for next week when Brent/Catie do something to Carol/Brandy to tick them off.
Oh, and I woulda been barfing up a lung if I woulda had to climb 153 steps .... six times!!! And in the blistering heat no less?!!
Interestingly enough, the entire leaderboard was flipped exactly upside-down from the previous leg.
Continually, the only team that I can't stand are the duhtectives. I can tolerate Brent & Caite for the sole reason that I can laugh at their expense. As long as they don't win, I won't mind them lasting until the end.
Love, love, LOVE the cowboys, the brothers, and Carol & Brandy. All 3 of them just have me in fits of laughter week in and week out. I know I'm massively in the minority regarding the lesbians... but I wouldn't mind them winning at all.
Sad to see Steve & Allie go, but they had just about the roughest leg we've seen anyone have all season long.
I admire Steve and Allie's stamina. After all of that hiking around, they seemed to get through the steps at the Detour pretty well, ditto for the brothers...
I'm meh on Carol/Brandy. I don't like how much they usually complain... They weren't as annoying this week.
I like the Duhtectives, but my opinion dropped a little when they made the comments are Brent/Caite as their kids. Duh???
Looks like Brent/Caite send Brandy/Carol on a extra task (yield?? - what Joe/heidi had to do), not sure the name, but it was said tonight.
I don't like Brandy/Carol - but the hating by the other teams makes me hope they stay a bit longer.
Bummed about Steve/Allie - they seemed nice and ok racers.
None of these teams seem that outstanding compared to other seasons.
As long as models/lesbians don't win, I think I am ok, probably cowboys my first choice.
Cowboys ! I love how confident and upbeat they are.
I couldn't believe it when Steve and Allie and the brothers both got out of their cabs.
Brent and Caite need to get over their obsession with Carole and Brandy but either team can leave my screen anytime now k thx.
If I were the waiting team member on that roadblock, I so would have waded into that water just to cool off.
Oh, so backtrack question because to me it was not clearly definied or said during the show.... Is it really a rule that since Steve/Allie did not go back and get their bags before checking in at the pitstop that they were not permitted to go get them during the 12 hour layover because racers are not permitted to leave the checkpoint area once they check in? Or did they simply say "screw it" and never went back to get them? And looking at the time between first and last (3 hours I think), I think they woulda had time to go get them since they knew exactly where to go. They would not have been first, but I think they still woulda checked in before the Cowboys.
So hypothetical ... lets say Steve/Allie were still in it and next week they went to like the mountains in Austria or someplace freezing. Would they have been provided winter clothing by the producers if they did not have enough money to buy parkas, pants, boots, sweaters, etc? Is there a contingeny for something like that happening? Or are you just screwed if something like that happens and you can't complete any of the tasks due to not having the appropriate clothing, so you are just out?
When the Steve/Allie interviews start appearing, please post them because I'm really intrigued by the whole 'we left our bags behind' saga. Did the producers at least collect them and give them back when they got eliminated?
I'm almost 100% certain that once a team checks in, they are not permitted to leave the parameters of the pit stop. So if they wanted their bags, they would have had to have gone back and got them while they were still racing.
Great show! Cowboys bringing it back, Dumb Models being annoyed (even if it is at the hands of Carole/Brandy) and good family people going out!


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While I agree that S/H are not polished and need improvement on their edges, I think they bring an excitement thats been missing in pairs for a while. They push the envelope technically and I love how for once a grand prix pairs event thread has alot of people commenting! Usually pairs doesn't get much attention, but I think S/H are just what we need to give pairs the oomph thats been missing for a while.
I really loved Y/C's program though. I found it the most refined with the most pleasing choreography. Caitlin's catchfoot on her lifts are a little late and not held long enough though, and John's posture has improved though it still pales in comparison to Caitlin's beautiful lines.
Hmmm, still nada over China pairs overscoring. I guess the fact that Y/C and I/M are not ranked 6th in the World a la Rippon or 7th at the Olympics a la Oda must have something to do with it? Maybe because the Americans and Russians are not perceived to be anywhere within the same league as the Chinese pairs, so in that sense it's okay that the Chinese were overscored despite several technical mistakes over both programs?
I think S/H were definitely overmarked - they do have some good elements, but not all (twist was crashy, 2A was weak) and their presentation is good, even if juniorish. What really bothers me, though, is the sloppiness and their weak skating skills. Their programs are busy to hide the fact that they're so weak. I wish the judges differentiated the PCS more so it would be possible to give them a low SS score but a high transitions score, for example.
I think that if they can fare puberty unscathed, they will do well, but since she's so tiny and he's short, I'm not so sure they will.
CBC only showed the two top Chinese pairs, and I didn't get to see anything else on youtube (yet). I was pretty underwhelmed by both Pang and Tong and Sui and Han. Actually, I've been underwhelmed by all the GP Pairs competitions this season. Someone's going to have to step up and deliver a good performance. I wish Pang and Tong could get back to where they were last year, it has to be devastating to be the Olympic silver medalists and be skating like that.
Lepisto did a triple triple in both SP and LP. Her PCS are superior to a lot of other girls', including Miki Ando, former World Mistake.
If anything, this year shows Lepisto will do well if she just rotates 4 triples.
I thought Y/C should have been 2nd.


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Prof. Green was elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for 2016. Prof. Green was honored for "developing accurate and useful methods for first-principles predictive chemical kinetics, improving understanding of chemical reactions and facilitating the engineering of complicated reacting systems."
Kinetics Modeling
We build kinetic models important for many technologically important systems, including combustion, pyrolysis, and atmospheric oxidation of organic compounds.
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Measuring chemical kinetics of gas phase radical reaction using a novel laser apparatus.
Supercritical water desulfurization of crude oil
Sulfur is an impurity found in crude oil which is a precursor to environmental pollutants such as SOx. We are developing a method to use supercritical water to remove sulfur from crude oil.
The Green research group focuses on the central problem of reactive chemical engineering: quantitatively predicting the time evolution of chemical mixtures. Accurate chemical kinetic models are extremely powerful and valuable, since they allow predictions about the impact of modifying a system; already many significant public policy and business decisions are made on the basis of kinetic model predictions. For example, the Montreal Protocol, which imposed a worldwide ban on certain halocarbons, was based on a kinetic model of the ozone layer. We are developing this simulation technology to solve practical problems related to the atmospheric chemistry of organic pollutants, the conversion of natural gas to liquid fuels, the oxidation of organics in the gas and liquid phase, the removal of sulfur contaminants from gasoline, and the formation of carcinogenic pollutants in combustion. Also watch the ILP Short Videos about our Research >>


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When her father Mick was her age, he was playing gigs for free during the interval of someone else's set in a club opposite Ealing Broadway tube station. No such ignominy for 17-year-old daughter Georgia Jagger however, who was last night named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. The 'face' of Hudson Jeans, one of the new 'faces' of Rimmel, and a new 'star' for Versace, she saw off competition from the guitarist Gavin Rossdale's daughter Daisy Lowe and Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley, the ex-girlfriend of Ronnie Wood's son - a crop of rock progeny who have vouchsafed Britain's cool credentials on catwalks and billboards all over the world.
The best label award was won by Burberry, whose creative director Christopher Bailey announced the label will ontinue to show its designs on the London catwalk next season after a triumphant homecoming earlier this year.
Having previously shown its collections in Milan, the British heritage label returned to the capital as part of celebrations to mark 25 years of London Fashion Week in September, and brought valuable international buyers and style press with it.
Accepting the Designer Brand gong in the British Fashion Awards, Bailey announced that Burberry would continue to show in London next season.
British fashion's leading lights were rubbing shoulder pads last night at the prestigious annual awards which celebrate home-grown design talent and business success and are voted for by industry leaders, designers and retailers. Bailey also scooped the coveted British Fashion Council's (BFC) Designer of the Year award.
It was a night of home-comings all round, with John Galliano, the Gibraltarian-British designer who has been at the helm of French house Christian Dior for more than a decade, receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award, and the British-born creative director of American Vogue, Grace Coddington, collecting the Isabella Blow award for Fashion Creator.
The fiery-haired stylist gained wide renown after appearing in The September Issue earlier this year, a fly-on-the-wall documentary set at the magazine's offices in New York. Having made her name as a model during London's Sixties heyday, she worked for British Vogue before being lured across the pond to work with fellow ex-pat Anna Wintour.
The face of this year was Georgia Jagger, daughter of Mick, who won in the model category. Others on the shortlist were the guitarist Gavin Rossdale's daughter Daisy Lowe and Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley, the ex-girlfriend of Ronnie Wood's son – a crop of rock progeny who have vouchsafed Britain's cool credentials on catwalks and billboards all over the world.
In an online public vote, the supermodel Kate Moss was chosen as a figure who embodied the creative spirit of the capital and of the British fashion industry, winning in a newly-created category called London 25.
There were also mentions for those more new to the scene, as 27-year-old Scottish designer Christopher Kane picked up the BFC Collection of the Year award for his sleek velvet and girlish gingham dresses and intricate beadwork, and design duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos won the Swarovski Emerging Talent Award for their ready-to-wear line. The pair's digitally distorted graphic prints and futuristic-looking, structured and strong-shouldered dresses are a favourite with the singer Rihanna.
Kim Jones was named Menswear Designer of the Year for his modern approach as Creative Director of the traditional British label Dunhill. Jones, who – like many of the winners – is a graduate of London's Central St Martin's, has also worked as a fashion editor and stylist, and designs a line under his own name too. He is part of a new wave of young British menswear designers grabbing attention for an innovative blend of bespoke tailoring and street style, after London Fashion Week added a menswear day to the schedule of shows last February.
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Unification: The importance of a joint ACMA/SAMPE exhibition
After years apart, SAMPE and ACMA are joining forces, Oct. 14-16, 2014, in Orlando, Fla.
For many years now a question has lingered in the North American composites industry: Why are there two major trade shows serving the industry, instead of one? Indeed, the industry in the U.S. has been divided when it comes to exhibitions: On one side has been the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), representing high-performance and advanced materials for aerospace; on the other side has been the American Composites
Manufacturers Assn. (ACMA), representing composites used in everything from marine to wind to construction to automotive. Trade shows hosted by SAMPE and ACMA have been staples of the American composites community for many years, and never the twain shall me.
Until now. Actually, until next year.
The composites events calendar has only gotten more crowded the last few years, and the number of conferences and exhibitions demands much of attendees and exhibitors alike in terms of time, money and energy. So, SAMPE and ACMA, seeing the writing on the wall, started talking last year about the possibility of joining forces and hosting one large U.S. conference and trade show that would give attendees and exhibitors the biggest bang for the buck. With an agreement in principle, all that was needed was a date and a location.
The announcement regarding both came yesterday: Oct. 14-16, 2014, in Orlando, Fla. Post-2014 dates and locations to come.
It will be interesting to see how these two segments of the industry cooperate, but there's no reason why a joint ACMA/SAMPE conference and exhibition won't be a success. First, every other composites trade show around the world works well in similar unificaiton. Second, the composites industry is increasingly blurring the lines between "industrial" and "high-performance" applications. Resins, fibers and processes cross this invisible dividing line with greater frequency, thus it only makes sense that composites professionals enjoy one event that unifies all of the industry's players.


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It is right across the Lincoln Tunnel and the Hudson River. 3.26 MILES AWAY FROM PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL AND TIMES SQUARE AREA. IT IS EASIER AND FASTER TO COMMUTE TO MIDTOWN MANHATTAN FROM OUR LOCATION THAN SOME PLACES IN NEW YORK LIKE THE BRONX, BROOKLYN AND QUEENS.
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Fabulous. Spacious. Friendly.
Loved the house. The fantastic beds. The warm welcome. Thank you so much!
Try to fly to Newark, as JFK will almost certainly guarantee huge traffic jams.
That's an experience in itself. :)
If you are looking for a place that´s home away from home, you found it with Ruth and Henry, as well as with Manny who was our driver from JFK to our apartment, if possible, we would have given at least a 10 star rating!
We´ve got a hearty welcome at the airport, in conjunction with a free sightseeing thru Manhattan. Our apartment was in one word gorgeous! The fridge was stocked with food which served us (party of 5) for at least 2 days, that was just awesome!
Within 15 minutes you will be downtown NYC, the instructions from our hosts were extremely helpful, a supermarket (Extra Supermarket) is just 5-10 minutes away.
We highly recommend this apartment and Ruth, Henry and Manny to everyone!
Hope to see you all soon,
Tanja and family
Very well located apartment! The Patterson bus in 15 minutes at Port Authority for $ / ride and stop 3 around the corner, what more could you want?
The bed is a dream! The kitchen fully equipped with everything you need and for the first hunger Ruth gave us a loaf of bread, butter, milk, eggs and coffee provided. In the living room the couch and two armchairs can be pulled out to a bed. All very comfortable! We were completely satisfied and would definitely come back! Thanks again to Ruth!
Sehr gut gelegene Wohnung! Mit dem Patterson-Bus in 15 Minuten am Port Authority für 3$/Fahrt und Haltestelle um die Ecke, was will man mehr?
Das Bett ist ein Traum! Die Küche komplett ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht und für den ersten Hunger hat uns Ruth ein Brot, Butter, Milch, Eier und Kaffee bereit gestellt. Im Wohnzimmer kann die Couch und der Zweiersessel zu einem Bett ausgezogen werden. Alles sehr komfortabel! Wir waren rundum zufrieden und kommen gerne wieder! Lieben Dank nochmal an Ruth!
Very nice place to stay for holidays. Very good public transports nearby. Very good kitchen. Problem with the noise from a machine inside a locked room, maybe for the hot water (all night long which was a little difficult to fall asleep).
Very nice little apartment. It all started with a reliable, friendly and fast Mali contact. We were picked up from the airport. Although the apartment is located outside but is extremely well connected. The bus stop is right outside the door. The owner we met. Very sympathic. For our stay was everything available, even in the refrigerator, everything was for breakfast.
We can absolutely recommend the landlords and housing.
Sehr schöne kleine Wohnung. Alles fing mit einem zuverlässigen, freundlichen und schnellen Malikontakt an. Wir wurden vom Flughafen abgeholt. Die Wohnung liegt zwar außerhalb ist aber extrem gut angebunden. Die Bushaltestelle ist direkt vor der Tür. Den Vermieter haben wir kennengelernt. Sehr sympathisch. Für unseren Aufenthalt war alles vorhanden, sogar im Kühlschrank war alles fürs Frühstück.
Wir können die Vermieter und die Wohnung absolut weiterempfehlen.
A week NY, to the apartment of Ruth and Henry was just right. It was mainly the proximity to Manhattan, the minutes per Chickenbus in 15. was reached. And then the well-appointed apartment with a great king size bed. Granted, the living room was something very exposed to Sraßenlärm, but we got used to it soon, Manhattan's even louder.
Henry picked us up and drove back to Newark. We were able to check out late. At the beginning he gave us a filled Fridge. Just because. There were great days and Chickenbus drove us well and every few minutes from the house in the City. Thank you Ruth and Henry. We got along very well.
Eine Woche NY, dazu war das Apartment von Ruth und Henry genau richtig. Es war vor Allem die Nähe zu Manhattan, das per Chickenbus in 15 min. erreichbar war. Und dann die gut ausgestattete Wohnung mit einem tollen King Size Bett. Zugegeben, das Wohnzimmer war etwas sehr dem Sraßenlärm ausgesetzt, aber wir gewöhnten uns bald daran, Manhattan ist ja noch lauter.
Henry hat uns abgeholt und auch wieder nach Newark gefahren. Wir konnten spät auschecken. Zu Beginn übergab er uns einen gefüllten Fridge. Einfach so. Es waren tolle Tage und der Chickenbus fuhr uns gut und alle paar Minuten direkt vom Haus in die City. Danke Ruth und Henry. Wir kamen prima miteinander aus.
Nice property, very easy to get into NYC from here on the 'Chicken Bus' which is more frequent than a taxi, costs $3 each way and seem to run all night long. The property is in a quiet neighborhood with some shops nearby which have general stores, a liquor shop and a pizza place (if you haven't eaten a load already in NYC).
Henry picked us up when we arrived on the boat and was a charming host showing us the lower Manhattan area as we drove to the apartment.
Property was a good size with all of the amenities you need, the property had received some water damage which was pointed out to us on arrival. My only criticism would be that the damage was rather unsightly as well as the loose electricity sockets in every room and the ducting for the cables not being fixed properly which exposed cables and pipes.(would not pass as a rent able property in the UK!!).
Saying that the property was charming and full of character and as I say in terms of location it is probably quicker to get into the City than actually being in the City and certainly much closer than staying in Brooklyn which was our other option!
Would have been nice to have met Ruth, but Henry picked us up on our last day after collecting our bags from the apartment and met us by Chelsea Market then drove us to JFK which was a lovely way to round of or time in NYC with yet more great service.
We would certainly stay again!!
Ruth was very helpful in explaining how a family of six can best park and cruz thru NY. The apartment was also comfortable and we were welcomed with some goods in the fridge. Many thanks
Fantastic flat. Was in town for business and this was the perfect combination of home-like privacy and proximity to mid-town Manhattan. Longest I had to wait for a chicken-bus in to town was a full 30 seconds - 10 minutes later I'm in the middle of Manhattan. Ruth is superb and is entirely accommodating whilst utterly respecting my privacy. Key really is the flat - feels just like home, everything works, minutes away from town and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Highly recommended.
Ruth is an absolutely perfect landlady. She is very courteous, kind and very sympathetic. She takes care of their tenants very, very good and she is always there for you. The apartment is perfectly clean, tastefully decorated and completely beautiful. The location is also fantastic. It left nothing to be desired. We travel a lot, but we've never been in such a great apartment. We thank you very much for everything, Ruth. We hope to see you again soon. God bless you ...
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There's plenty of theater to keep us warm in Rhode Island through the winter. From the professional companies to the colleges, there are shows for every taste and mood.
At the anchor theater, Trinity Repertory Company, we're getting a typical mix. Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE will be staged February 3-March 4, and three plays will be performed in repertory: SPARROW GRASS, Curt Columbus's adaptation of Racine's tragedy PHAEDRA (February 16-May 13); LOVE ALONE, by resident playwright Deborah Salem Smith (February 28-May 27); and George Brant's THE MOURNERS' BENCH (March 7-May 24).
At the Gamm, they're starting their year with the New England premiere of FESTEN (January 12-February 12), by British playwright David Eldridge. A hit on both the London and Broadway stages, it centers around the sudden revelation of a Danish family's dark secret.
In Warren, 2nd Story Theatre presents TAKE ME OUT, by Richard Greenberg (January 13-February 12) and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, by Tracy Letts (March 2-April 1). The first is set in the locker room of a professional baseball team, where the banter of the all-male cast gets into everything from homophobia to the definition of masculinity. The Letts play, a 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner, is a dark comedy set in an Oklahoma household and involves a dying poet, a brazenly alcoholic husband, and a Native American caregiver.
At the schools, Rhode Island College will present Hugh Whitemore's intriguing BREAKING THE CODE (February 15-19). The profile of British mathematician Alan Turing shows him cracking the Nazi's supposedly unbreakable Enigma code and explores his conflicted life in the closet.
Brown University Brownbrokers is staging the original musical WE CAN REBUILD HIM, with music and book by Deepali Gupta (March 1-11). And the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA program will present two productions in rotating repertory: VENUS, by Suzan Lori Parks, and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT (March 1-18).
Speaking of existentialist classics, Roger Williams University is doing Jean-Paul Sartre's NO EXIT (February 3-4) and Beckett's ENDGAME (March 23-24). For comic relief between them, they will stage THE BEAUX' STRATEGEM, by George Farquhar, adapted by Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig (February 23-March 3).
In Cranston, Burbage Theatre Company is doing Eugene Ionesco's THE LESSON, plus an original play written in tribute to the recently deceased Vaclav Havel, at William Hall Library (March 15-24).
The absurdist trend is kicked off by Wilbury Group Theatre's take on Eugène Ianesco's EXIT THE KING (January 5-15) at 95 Empire Street. The 1962 drama is the third part of the playwright's Berenger Cycle, the others being The Killer (1958) Rhinoceros (1959), and A Stroll In the Air (1963). In Exit the King, Berenger is an angry and narcissistic monarch.
At the University of Rhode Island, one of Molière's most popular farces, TARTUFFE, is on for February 23-March 4. Providence College is staging the lighthearted LEND ME A TENOR, by Ken Ludwig (January 27-February 5), and contrasting that with the drama POOR MURDERER, by Pavel Kohout (March 30-April 15). Czech-born Kohout, expelled as a Prague Spring dissident in the 1970s, set the play in a Russian hospital, the St. Elizabeth Institute for Nervous Disasters, in which an actor who has played Hamlet thinks he really did kill Polonius.
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the act of being extremely embarrassed after being corrected and looking dumb at that moment
Friend: i got the answer. Me: thats not right you did it wrong. Friend: no thats definately right. Me: Teacher is this right? Teacher: No Me: (towards Friend) SWOLE FACE!
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text: Both the 229 and 226 Sig are great guns. I bought a new P250 in April. I bought the compact in 9mm. You can change the gun to .45acp, .357 sig or 40S&W with a different barrel and slide assembly so it is very versatile. It is a DA so it takes a bit of getting use to, but i love it. Go check out the Sigs, i think you will find one you like. The XD is also a great gun, alot of guys on this forum have them and rave about them. I am not a Glock fan either. I carried one as a duty gun only because it was required by my department. Can't say alot of bad things about it, it just was not for me. Good Luck with whatever choice you make.


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What will the case be used for? Travel or just to the range? Does it need a lock?
Is it for a single hand gun or multiple?
If it is for normal range use I would recommend this one. MidwayUSA Tactical Pistol Gun Case - MidwayUSA
They are on sale right now too for $7.99 and available in Black or Olive Drab.
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Reggie McKenzie doesn't seem like a man who would commission, execute or enjoy a purge, now does he?
The Raiders general manager speaks softly and almost always genially--I don't think I've ever seen McKenzie in anything close to a foul or frantic mood.
The Raiders won for the first time in the McKenzie Era last Sunday, which made them 1-2 and him happy.
They're going for two in a row Sunday in Denver against the Broncos, which would make McKenzie ecstatic.
But when you go through the list of transactions since McKenzie took over the Raiders last winter, there does seem to be a stark theme:
If you're a player the Raiders acquired before McKenzie's arrival, you'd better be producing... or else you'll be an ex-Raider fast.
That goes even if you're a relatively high-round draft pick of recent vintage, and judging by the recent releases of offensive lineman Joseph Barksdale and cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke (both third-rounders last year), it might be especially so for those high-round/low-production guys.
So are you in the middle of a roster-wide purging, Reggie?
"No," McKenzie told me after a practice a few days ago, "no purge at all. It really wasn't."
But McKenzie also wasn't disputing that he and coach Dennis Allen knew they had to make a lot of changes, and will continue to contemplate any and all changes on a 24/7 basis.
There is no built-in protection for Al Davis' former favored speed-size types; there are no hold-over scholarships for a team that hasn't gotten to the playoffs in a decade.
"I did expect to try to maneuver the bottom portion of the roster, yes," McKenzie said of his flurry of in-season moves.
"But as much? I didn't expect to lose both my starting corners (free-agent signees Shawntae Spencer and Ron Bartell) right off the bat or my starting tackle (Khalif Barnes)...
"But you've got to account for stuff like that. I tried to envision trying to upgrade continuously, not just Weeks 1 through 4, but even Week 17, if we can help.
"Sometimes the opportunities just don't present themselves, either, if it's not the right guy. If the right guy's out there, we'll look into it and I'll talk to my head coach and say, 'Hey, what about this?'"
Just a brief summary:
-- McKenzie has cut recent draft picks, from Barksdale a few days ago to Van Dyke earlier this season;
-- McKenzie didn't retain several veteran free-agents that were key parts of the old roster (including linebacker Kamerion Wimbley and running back Michael Bush);
-- And McKenzie said bye-bye to several of Al's favorites (cornerback Stanford Routt, offensive lineman Bruce Campbell, and receiver Louis Murphy, among others).
"I didn't go into it just to release the all guys who were here," McKenzie said. "We just try to look at production.
"I had a whole offseason, whole preseason and all the games and training camp to evaluate most of those guys. You know, as far as those guys are concerned, I felt like we needed to upgrade, that's all."
But McKenzie hasn't wiped away all of the stalwarts of the previous regime.
First, that would be impossible in such a short time; and secondly, there are some holdover young players to build around, including Darren McFadden, Denarius Moore, Jared Veldheer, Stefan Wisniewski, Rolando McClain, Matt Shaughnessy and Michael Huff.
From there, McKenzie has brought in some veterans who have contributed immediately, most notably linebacker Philip Wheeler, probably the defense's best player so far.
And the Raiders just added veteran defensive end Andre Carter last week.
"As long as Reggie and I are here we're going to continue trying to build the best roster we can build," Dennis Allen said, "and we'll look at any moves we have to make to do that."
Meanwhile, a few of McKenzie's first class of draft choices this year have already made contributions, also led by a linebacker: fourth-round pick Miles Burris.
This is absolutely not a finished roster--it's not deep, it lacks playmakers; we've seen how slow they can look already in the first few weeks.
If McKenzie plays is exactly right, this roster is still probably two years away from the kind of roster McKenzie left in Green Bay.
But there was no way to move the Raiders forward, unless McKenzie and Allen were prepared to do some radical roster shifting.
They didn't go into this planning a purge. But if outsiders believe it looks like one, they're OK with that, too, as long as the Raiders are better than they used to be, or at least heading
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text: I have a now, after long last a restored 1990 Chevy Silverado. And I wanted some of your opinions. What are the pro's & Con's of switching my 305 ci V8 from conventional 10W/30 to Synthetic 5W/30 oil ? I was going to try 2 quarts of synthetic with 3 quarts of conventional motor oil. Is there any real benefits or since I only log about 8 or 9 thousand miles a year ? Right now, the seals are dry and tight. Thank you ! :sign0196:


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I was at the Farm Market today selling some of my honey and I saw a guy there with a milk jug filled with a dark liquid. I asked him what it was and he said it was Worm Tea. I asked him what it was used for and he told me that another beekeeper get 25 gallons from him every year. I asked what he used it for and he said the guy mixed it with sugar water and fed it to his bee. He said the beekeeper said it helped with mites and other things bad for bees.
Worm Tea is a liquid that runs off of compost basically a bi-product. The Worm Tea is made at the local University greenhouse and is 100% organic.
I was wondering if anyone else knows anything about this or if anyone else feeds their bees Worm Tea.


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Place beans in a mixing bowl. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Boil the green beans for 3 minutes. Remove, drain, and place in the mixing bowl with the other beans. Next, using the same boiling water, add the dandelion greens. Boil 30 seconds, remove, and drain. Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté the blanched dandelion greens for 1 to 2 minutes. Place in the mixing bowl with the beans. Toss to mix.
Prepare the marinade next. Place the umeboshi paste, minced parsley, chopped red onion, and water into a food processor. Puree', and pour over the beans. Mix together thoroughly. Place in the refrigerator, and allow to marinate 8 hours or overnight. Mix just before placing in a serving bowl.
Per serving - 80 calories, 1 gram fat (10% calories from fat), 5 gram protein, 14 gram carbohydrate, 5 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 202 milligram sodium


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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I need washing every day!!!! Thanks for sharing!
thanks needed a good cry and than a laugh made my night
Thank you ever so kindly for sharing such an inspiring story, of a mother and father discusssing the illness and the child in earshot, who took the information and lifted her mother's heart when most needed. Then after pondering and remembering the conversation the mother letting her daughter guide her through a rough spot. Many times we find God uses children to lead us in the right direction. My prayer is that will continue to bless them all, and you for sharing such an enlightening story.
Sometimes God helps you run BETWEEN the raindrops...
Ditter this is a lovely story, you always brighten my day with your stories and jokes, TY.
If you look like your passport photo then you're too ill to travel!!
Well, I needed a good cry this morning. These are the "good" cry moments. Thanks for sharing!
From the artist formerly known as Missus Fear...Hi, my name is Tracy and I am a hobbyaholic.
Out done yourself, Sweet Lady, keep it up.
My stash keeps me in stitches!
Thanks Ditter43, I'm never disappointed when I read your threads. I needed to be reminded "to run in the rain". All the rest is just temporary inconviences[spelling] and they too will pass.
thanks Ditter-I have been down for a few weeks due to a breast cancer diagnosis- this helped me see the light of day and to remember the good things. This too shall pass and in the scheme of things I am lucky. Thank for letting me see this
Thank You! Ditter Yes We All need to 'Run In the Rain' Made Me Cry! Think I will go Run in the RAIN! I'm sure It will rain to Day! this is Washington
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Willy,I love the boots,they rock!!!!!!!!! I have a pair of pants and shorts and slippers that match your boots.Where could I get a pair for myself? I totally love your family and the show. Your son looks just like you did at that age.You were and are still handsome in your own way,too bad you are already married.Even your uncle Si was handsome when he was alot younger. He's a cool guy,but sometimes he's a little irratating on the show.If one of you tell him not to say or do something,he says or does it anyways.Got to love him anyways!!!!!!!!
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with what Phil said about sin and homosexuality. Seriously for people to be offended by scripture is such a joke… it makes you wonder what demons they are battling themselves. The Robertson's are God Fearing, Bible Believing, Survivalists… I don't know about the rest of you, but if scripture didn't happen to be involved, I for damn sure wouldn't want to be trenched out with some butt bandit in camouflage for hour on end in the marshes, waiting to shoot ducks, knowing that the man next to me is getting a little too much enjoyment out of having the duck call between his lips, and the stroking the rifle with his hands, wishing it was made of flesh and not steel!!! Maybe A&E should consider making a show about queer "Out-doors-men" and see how many ratings they get? It will be worse than Sacha Baron-Cohen in Bruno.
Last comment, We were created by God to pro-create and continue to populate the world. Homosexuals do not pro-create, and that is where the sin lies as well. So all this gay marriage is "Politically Correct" and gay adoption as well, but it's not biblically correct or right. I am a firm believer that nobody is born gay, it is a cry for help and most likely derived from abuse… So before we start adopting out our children to homosexual couples,, we need to realize the generational curse of homosexuality will continue to thrive, by us turning a blind eye to the sin, just for the sake of not offending someone else.
Way to stick to your guns Phil.
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Phil's Robertson" IS NOT GAY", unless you mean the real definition of gay -Happy. As for homo NO. If people would stop and look where he gets his info, the BIBLE, . People would know the truth, just because you claim JESUS does not mean you know JESUS, "or other words" you can't call youeself a christin and still call yourself a homo. BUT, a homo or anyone that is a sinner "which we ALL are" can come to know JESUS, leave that way of life, and still go to heaven. If he or she has a true relationship with GOD, and strives to do his will and not their own will. Do not get me wrong, not a one of us is perfect, or deserves the right to go to heaven. Phil is right in his words from the BIBLE. However; heaven is not given to us by words or good deeds, but by the relationship and striving to do his will. Phil has the guts to say what more of us should be saying! I really hope that they keep a show going ,but maybe they should create their own network. They could produce more shows for the family with a postive message. I am tired of hearing beeps! Phil keep saying the truth.
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This creamy, comforting soup really chases away the chills on cold fall or winter nights. Turn to this recipe when you need to use up leftover turkey from a holiday meal.
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- 6 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 2 to 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- In a soup kettle, combine 3 cups broth, mushrooms, onions, carrots, rice and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-55 minutes or until rice is tender.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and the remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to rice mixture. Add turkey and Worcestershire sauce; heat through. Garnish with parsley. Yield: 9 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
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Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 75 min.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-by-9-inch or 7-by-11 1/2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
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Combine flour, sugar, 1/2 cup walnuts, cocoa, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a food processor. Pulse until walnuts are finely chopped. Add egg, oil and water; process until moistened. Transfer to prepared pan. Press into an even layer. Bake crust until dry to the touch and barely golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
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The monthly rent agreed to, or contracted for regardless of any furnishings, utilities, or services that say be included. Rent is shown for occupied units rented for cash and vacant units for rent. For vacant units, rent is the amount for the asked unit at the time of enumeration, and is sometimes labeled "rent asked." Contract rent is tabulated for "specified renter occupied" units, which excludes one-family houses on 10 acres or more. Respondents were to report rent only for the housing unit enumerated and to exclude any rent paid for additional units or for business premises. The rent amount for the unit is to be reported even if paid for by someone outside the household, or for some reason, not paid. Respondents who do not pay rent monthly are asked to convert the sum to a monthly average. In the computation of aggregate and mean rent, $35 is taken as the average of the interval "less than $50," and $550 is taken as the average of the interval "$500 or more." This item was asked on a complete-count basis.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Virginia's Malcolm Brogdon came off screen and drained a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to lift the visiting Cavaliers to a 48-45 victory on Sunday.
"The kid hit a tough shot," Pitt coach Jamie Dixon said. "He was going sideways and hit it from 25 feet. He made the play."
The play is designed for either Brogdon or Joe Harris, the team's top 3-point shooter. Harris was covered on the play. Brogdon rubbed off a double curl to hit the shot well beyond the 3-point line.
"We run that play a lot and we never make it in practice," Virginia coach Tony Bennett said. "I guess it's better to make it in a game."
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Pitt also had a bit of misfortune early in the game when senior forward Talib Zanna had to exit the game with a left ankle injury. Zanna, who averages 13.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, came back into the game, but he had a noticeable limp for the remainder of the contest. He finished the game with two points and three rebounds.
"He certainly didn't look explosive," Dixon said. "I'm not sure if it was advantageous to have him in there."
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Virginia did not let the bad luck affect their psyche. The Cavaliers tied the score again after London Perrantes made two free throws with 4:47 to go and the Cavaliers, who lead the conference in scoring defense at 55 points per game, did not allow Pitt to make a field goal in the game's last 6:52.
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Located in Las Glorias within a short walk of La Isla, Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta is within a mile (2 km) of Cruise Ship Terminal. This 395-room, 3.5-star resort has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. On the beach, it's also near Malecon and Bay of Banderas.
Get your fill of seafood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at The Market, one of 4 onsite restaurants, or enjoy the garden views at El Patron. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or explore the resort and get a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/café.
The 395 rooms are individually decorated and have an array of amenities, including furnished balconies or patios, microwaves, and refrigerators. 32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Other amenities include stovetops, coffee makers, and ceiling fans.
Guests of Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MXN 240.00 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach resort include a fitness center, 2 spa tubs, and a sauna.
Property features
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
- Spa
- 2 outdoor pools
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Amenities
All-Inclusive Details
Not included
- Golf green fees
- Use of golf cart
- Use of golf equipment
- Miniature golf
- Motorized water sports
- Sailboats
- Scuba-diving certification
- Scuba-diving excursions
- Scuba-diving lessons
- Snorkeling excursions
- Snorkeling gear
- Tennis lessons
- Tennis racquets
- Windsurfing equipment
- Premium food items
- Premium and/or non-domestic beverages
- Minibar
- Airport transfers
- Childcare
- Laundry/dry cleaning services
- Spa/beauty facilities and services
- Wireless Internet access
- Activities and services offered by independent operators
- Offsite tours
- Transportation to offsite activities
- Onsite entertainment and activities
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included. Additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Kids' club
- Supervised activities for children between 4 and 12 years old
All-inclusive room rates at Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Food and beverages
- All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
- Room service during certain hours (limited menu)
- In-room minibar (some restrictions)
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports, land activities, and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.
Water activities
- Kayaking
- Surfing/boogie boarding
Land activities
- Fitness facilities
- Tennis
- Dancing
- Language
Hotel Amenities
The beat of the Mexican soul lives within Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa, where traditional Mexican hospitality and a magical majestic vista make for unforgettable memories. This sun-drenched property has undergone extensive renovations to offer guests a new look, featuring vivid colors and a redesigned entrance. A 5-star, all-suite property, this beachfront resort borders Banderas Bay and is located in the heart of the Puerto Vallarta's hotel zone, only a few minutes from the charm and excitement of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Villa del Palmar is known as one of the crown jewels in the Villa Resort Group collection.
Attracting both families and couples seeking a relaxed environment, the resort features a Spanish Colonial courtyard that opens to expansive grounds with flowering gardens, lawns and towering palm trees. Bay Breeze Spa takes its inspiration from the sea and includes a range of options tailored to nurturing your body back to its natural balance. Guests of the spa are offered the latest and most innovative skin care and spa techniques as well as manicures and pedicures. Oceanfront massages are offered on a lawn-covered point. A complimentary fitness center features women's and men's saunas and 9-person spa tubs. The resort's shopping arcade includes a grocery store and coin-operated laundry center. Complimentary activities include pool aerobics, cooking/cocktail lessons, and dancing classes. Babysitting/child care and supervised indoor and outdoor activities for children ages 4-12 are available (surcharge). Wireless Internet access is also available (surcharge), and this property offers the convenience of free self parking (with limited spaces). A 24-hour shuttle to and from the airport is available for a fee.
- Poolside bar
- Children's pool
- Sauna
- Full-service spa
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 395
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of floors - 8
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Elevator/lift
- Bar/lounge
- Wedding services
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Express check-in
- Fitness facilities
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Airport transportation
- Waterslide
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Children's club
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Local Expert Concierge
- Free grocery shopping service
- Outdoor tennis court
- Free self parking
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Year Built 1986
- Number of restaurants - 4
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 7
- Spa services on site
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pools
- Children's pool
- Waterslide
- Outdoor tennis court
- Children's club (free)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( MXN 160 per day )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( MXN 160 per day )
Free self parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta offers 395 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
- Premium TV channels
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Television
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Daily housekeeping
- Cable TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Stovetop
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Room service (limited hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
Where to Eat
El Patrón - Our Mexican Traditional Cuisine. We use the best ingredients combined with flavors that will transport you to each Mexican region. Our Chef recommends a glass of Tequila to round out your experience.
The Market - The smell of the sea combines the aroma of carefully prepared dishes, made with the freshest products each day. You can choose from our seafood display and the Chef will recommend the best way to cook your dish.
La Trattoria - An authentic Italian restaurant. We offer a variety of menu choices that are prepared with the freshest ingredients. Simply choose from a wide variety of antipasti, pastas, and delicious pizzas cooked in stone-fired ovens.
Palmita Market - Enjoy an early morning cappuccino while collecting a box lunch for a day of adventure. Deli Baguette offers homemade breakfast pastries, organic salads, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, snacks, and beverages.
Jalisco Sport Bar - Poolside bar featuring flat-screen TVs to watch your favorite sporting events.
Nearby Things to Do
Measuring 40 meters long (130 feet), a freeform activities pool contains a rock-garden waterfall with a 5-meter (16-foot) water slide. Nearby are a 12-person spa tub and a 17-meter long (56-foot) oblong pool flanked by two 3.5-meter-diameter (11-foot) children's pools. In another section of the resort, a 29-meter-long (95-foot) freeform "quiet pool" features a sunbathing island. Adjacent are a 12-person spa tub and a picnic area with complimentary gas barbecue grills. The hotel supplies beach towels.
The resort's frontage on the hotel zone's beach measures 61 meters (200 feet) and includes an offshore trampoline raft. Thatched roof palapas and umbrellas supply shade, and a roped-off section protects sunbathers from being solicited by beach vendors.
For the first hour, use of boogie boards, kayaks, windsurfers, and pedal boats is complimentary. Independent operators offer rentals for personal watercraft, parasailing, and banana boating on the beach. An independent scuba diving instructor offers basic lessons in one of the resort's pools and advanced lessons and certification classes in the ocean (surcharges). The resort includes three tennis courts, two of which are lighted. Daytime play is complimentary, with a surcharge for night play.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Basketball on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Volleyball on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Boat tours nearby
Spa Services
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Detoxification wrap
- Number of treatment rooms 6
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for MXN 400.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Hotel Name
- Villa Palmar Beach Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Palmar Beach
- Villa Palmar Beach Puerto Vallarta
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


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When it's too hot to cook, just step outside and gather tomatoes and basil from your garden, cut up some day-old country bread and make this flavorful, easy salad, our take on the classic Italian bread salad known as panzanella.
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High Potassium
Low Calorie
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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 20 min.
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The AMD65 rear trunnion uses two long rivets just like a fixed stock, so if you didn't order rivets yet, get a set for an AKM fixed stock.
You will still have two extra holes in the receiver (if it already has them), the front holes for the fixed stock mount won't be used.
It's hard to give you an answer about riveting since I don't know what tools you have or your skills.
But people have made a simple plate with a rivet head dimple to rest the already formed head in, and used a punch that they modified with a dimple and just beat the new head into shape with a hammer and that modified punch.
If you can remove the barrel to rivet the trunnion into the receiver.
Being careful and getting the pin notch in the barrel lined back up with the hole should keep you close to the set head space to be safe.
I'm not sure what a 4x air rivet gun is, so can't comment on that