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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by J-Train, Jan 19, 2012.
I finally watched Moneyball last night. I think Joe D should see this movie.
Well, there's nothing I can say to someone who would rather dump two solid guys for two D-League guys with the hopes of winning the lottery every year for the next three years. I, for one, would like to see the Pistons make a playoff run in '12/'13, or at the very least '13/14. Cap space does us absolutely no good in the summer of '12. Nobody who we would want, would actually want to sign with us. Ditto for the summer of '13. Bad teams with cap space get the privilege of signing bench players to eight figure deals (I'm looking at you CV and Gordon). This means that the very first time cap space is of any value is the summer of '14. This is when Stuckey, CV, and Gordon all come off the cap. If Stuckey works out, then we can re-sign him. Prince will only have the one year remaining on his contract (one year too many), which becomes an asset. My guess is that he's moved before then. In short, the Stuckey deal was a perfect "make sense" deal, and Tay's deal was only a poor decision in that it should have been a three year deal instead of four. Stuckey and Prince deals aren't going to hurt us. If Joe goes out and extends Maxiell or Bynum, then it's time to worry. Are there any young wings that anyone likes coming up in the next couple of years?
I want Joe to build a good team. You want Joe to remodel a bad team. ...that's where we differ. Have a nice day.
Don't remember stating that I wanted top lottery picks for 3 years. After this draft, we should be ready to look at other options. Having cash allows more options. Besides.........I'd like to know who will be our trading partner for these guys the next three years. Please list teams......thanks.
JaVale Mcgee is a restricted FA. I would toss $8 mill his way and see if the Wiz match. http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/16512/javale-mcgee-revolutionizes-defense Imagine Mcgee taking Daye and CV along for the ride. Moose would chew his mouthpiece sumthin' fierce.
Damn, 8 million?! You're talking Stuckey money now. At times, Mcgee reminds me of Darko; he's seems completely clueless on the court. Unlike Darko, however, he seems to be able to really contribute despite his bufoonery. He leads the league in blocks, and recently put on a slam dunk clinic against the Pistons. He likes to alley-oop to himself off the glass (serious bufoonery): Unlike Darko, he doesn't seem to get blocked by the rim:
I've rarely seen a player so anxious to play defense. And since Coach Frank stresses the importance of defense, I think it would be a great fit.
$7 mil right there. On top the car.
Just saw ESPN's Future Power Rankings on ESPN on XBL. The Pistons were ranked 28th. Oops.
You don't need to get the best FA's available. You can go for the young Billups, Hamilton, Ben Wallace types. Get guys who play defense, are tough, and who have a hunger to prove themselves. Those guys will go anywhere. It's actually a good way to filter the softies. If a guy doesn't want to come to Detroit even though we are the high bidder, that is probably a guy who is looking to ride somebody else's coattails or is more interested in partying than winning.
Agree that Stuckey is the obstacle in Pistons' way to top of lottery.
I want to take a look at the 2008 draft. We really struck out in it, but it has turned out to be a very deep and talented pool of players, especially big men. http://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_2008.html Pick #- name (keep in mind, I'm leaving out all of the guards and small SF's... I left in Detroit's picks though) 2- Beasley 5- Love 6- Gallinari 10- Brooks Lopez 12- Jason Thompson 14- Anthony Randolph 15- Robin Lopez 16- Speights 17- Hibbert 18- McGee 19- Hickson 21- Ryan Anderson 23- Koufous 24- Ibaka 29- DJ White (pre-traded to OKC) 31- Pekovic 32- Walter Sharpe (DET- dud) 35- DeAndre Jordan 36- Omar Asik 37- Mbah A Moute 46- Trent Plaisted (DET- dud) 59- Deron Washington (DET- dud) 60- Erden Detroit drafted DJ White with the 29th pick and traded him to Seattle for Plaisted and Sharpe. Those 2 studs ended up scoring 8 points combined in the NBA. Detroit drafted Washington with the 59th pick. On 8/10/09 we signed him to a partially guaranteed 2-year contract. On 10/26/09, we waived him and opted to go with a 14 man roster instead of a 15 man roster. So, we got 3 guys and 8 points out of this draft. At the 29th spot, Joe could have gone with Pekovic, Jordan, Asik, a Moute, or Erden. A lot of foreigners in that grouping, so maybe he was unfamiliar with them. Even DJ White, our initial pick, would have been serviceable. He's doing OK. Pekovic is the one who is really coming on strong lately though- especially after the injury to Darko. (Per 36- since Pekovic has only been getting heaving minutes in the last 12 games or so) Stat: Pekovic/ Monroe Pts: 18.3/ 18.4 Reb: 10.5/ 10.8 Blks: 0.9/ 0.6 FG: .630/ .530 These 2 are scoring and rebounding at exactly the same rate and Pek is doing it on less shot attempts and he's rebounding next to Kevin Love (so not many left for him). He's under contract this year and next at $4.3 and 4.6M. Also, MN still has love for $4.6M this year before they resigned him for a longer term deal. That is a ton of production coming out of PF/C for under $10M per year combined. My long winded point is that there are big men to be had that can pair with Monroe throughout the draft... Joe just has to go for it. They will appear more raw, they'll come from the overseas, and there is a chance that they'll be big stiffs. Ibaka was drafted at #24 and he's had two 10 block games this season. It is so easy to get 2nd round draft picks that it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to stockpile them and sprinkle them around on random centers in the next few drafts.
Wouldn't the Pistons need cap space to make McGee an offer? Let's say things work out perfectly for the Pistons this year and they end up with Anthony Davis as people seem to want. (I don't even know who he is.) They could be heading into next year with those 3 and cap space to do anything they want with to add around them if it works out. Free agents or trades. That would be pretty good to me. @ TaS - The Pistons would have drafted one of those '08 bigs had any of those guys thought to bring Joe some popcorn while he was scouting them. They got to show that they deserve to be Pistons.
In the instance of players like this; more often than not, all you have to offer them is some playing time and a significant role on the team. If it's one thing the Pistons have to offer, it's playing time.
First off, I'm not sure I understand this quote. You're implying (or I'm inferring) that going to Detroit proves that a player wants to win. What about the Pistons right now says "come here and win?" Secondly, my bigger issue is with the first paragraph. "Guys who play defense (lowest opp. PER on the team), are tough, and who have a hunger to prove themselves" perfectly describes Will Bynum. The league is full of guys like Will Bynum. I was under the impression that nobody on this board wants Will Bynum to be playing. Am I missing something? Hardcore fans seem to get so wrapped up in the immeasurable little things like heart and toughness and hustle, that they forget that you need players that can actually put the ball in the basket, that can pass well, that don't make big mistakes. All the heart and grit and toughness in the world doesn't make you a champion - you need talent. As Americans we keep getting fed the notion that if we work hard enough we can be whatever we want. But all that doesn't turn Bynum into the 6'10" PF Detroit needs. It doesn't give Maxiell the elbows and coordination to shoot a free throw, or Daye control over those mini-adreneline rushes that lead to his turnovers, or any number of D-Leaguers the ability to play in the league. Yes, there are players that can make a name playing defense - Hunter and Wallace were two. But in looking at those guys we ignore the extraordinary physical gifts they have that just can't be taught or learned (Hunter's quickness to play three inches away from the opposing point guard and the cognitive processing speed that allowed him to predict where the ball was going to be to bounced next, or Ben Wallace's insanely quick hops combined with his natural sense of timing, athleticism, and core strength) and forget that without other hardworking guys on their team that were capable of scoring enough to offset those players' offensive limitations (Billups, Prince, Sheed, and Hamilton), those guys' defensive prowess would not have helped the team win anything. Yes, work ethic and heart and toughness up and down your roster are requirements for success in this league, but almost every player that gets to this level is in the 99.9th percentile of all that already (other than the 7-footers that just drift through a career because they hit the genetic jackpot). We look at a player like Lin or Wallace and think that there must be a few guys that if just given the chance, one chance, to show what they could do, they could really make something of themselves. The reality is that those guys are insanely rare and just happen to be in the right system at the right time, which is why they are such great stories when they do come along. The season isn't long enough to give all those guys a real chance, and it's an insult to guys currently on the roster that have worked their butts off and shown that they are superior players already to have to sit on the bench and watch a turnstile GM rotate auditions through the lineup. These 15 guys are teammates, and that stands for something. Imagine if, in high school, your coach just keep bringing up JV players and their minutes kept cutting into your playing time. What would the team's reaction to that have been like? That "We Are Marshall" attitude goes a much longer way toward building a championship team than a bunch of D-Leaguers hogging the ball during their 10-day contracts and getting completely overwhelmed by the pressures of trying to crash course an offensive and defensive system and fit into the team identity enough to keep the GM from cutting them for the next tryout player. Yeah, it's fun as hell to watch, but it's just gum - once it loses its flavor you're on to the next piece without having gained any nutrition from it. All of that doesn't take away from the fact that Prince was signed for too long, or that Gordon is overpaid, or whatever. But the time to build a team is in the offseason. That's when you tell your guys that they are the soldiers you are going to war with, that you believe in them as a team. Those D-leaguers are there for injuries, and that's how and when you give them tryouts, because that's when the players can accept a new guy into the tribe. Otherwise you're smashing any semblance of team unity or pride by implying to the guys that the team isn't good enough, even if everyone else in the known universe can recognize that the team isn't good enough. As a player, you have to know that your coach and your teammates have faith in you. We as fans think that our opinion matters, but the reality is that it doesn't, not to those guys. It isn't until they keep losing that they start to question themselves and each other, and that's when that "we're not good enough" crap starts to become a distraction. When players don't have anything to play for, when their hard work isn't rewarded, when they don't feel like they are part of a real team, then they give up. That's not championship basketball.
I liked the post with the soap dish better............
I'm just saying that at our stage, we need to get guys before they are in the mindset of chasing a Championship by going to a team that has better players on it already. Most of the time, those players have already peaked and you'll be overpaying for them. They are short term solutions to reach a short term goal. And if a guy doesn't want to come to Detroit because the nightlife isn't LA, Miami, or NY, then he's probably doing us a favor by turning his nose up at us. We need to be value shoppers in free agency until we reach a tipping point. The Lions, Tigers, and Wings are all in a position to overpay to get the perfect missing pieces. But the Pistons need guys who aren't yet fully proven and who would relish the opportunity to show what they can do. As for the example you bring up, I would disagree with the statement that "guys who play defense" perfectly describes Will Bynum. He's only played 143 minutes this year. He may try hard on D and he may be good for his size, but he's probably the 9th or 10th best defender on the team. I do like what he brings to the table though considering he went from being undrafted to putting up some crazy offensive performances for the team. He's like a mini microwave. The problem is that we're paying him almost as much as Jerebko and more than Monroe. Joe just overpaid when he didn't need to do so. Joe switched his mindset in about 2006 and went with a coach that focused on offense way more than defense. Then Joe started looking for players who could create their own and score to take advantage of the new emphasis in the league. The more Joe implemented his new vision, the worse we got. I like his old vision and wasn't yet bored with it like he was.
This is what happened (judging from Rip's comments) when Chauncey was traded and Stuckey was handed the controls. It upset the chemistry and destroyed the team.
Planking is hard. That's some core strength right there.
One of the guys we are "going to war with" spends his time planking, tweeting, and breaking his own ankles in his sleep. Another guy never passes the ball to his teammates (you remember how awesome it is playing with that guy), and a third soldier specializes in shooting, but doesn't take the shot. I get what you are saying, and I think in most cases it would hold true. Unfortunately, our team has a couple of great prospects, a few guys who will do for right now, and a few clowns. I don't think there is any amount of coaching or buying in that would make this group a championship team, or for that matter would make them truly competitive. I'm not necessarily advocating for a rotating cast of D-league players, but I would be happier with Capp Spayce and his friend High Pick right now, because I think they could make better long term contributions to the team.
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They look great Adrian.
Nice lookin' nucs Adrian. Well done.
What are you going to do with all yer bees? d:-)
Very Nice. What are the temps like in your area? We are seeing 65-70 degree highs now (in Ky).
Grandchildren are the best.... Bees a close second....
Thanks guys. The forecast today is for the 60's, we have about 10 days of temps coming where it is 20 degrees higher than average. Normally, daily consistent bee flight doesn't happen until the end of March. Nothing is blooming yet.
Mike thanks for the inspiration. I'm limited due to time and child rearing responsibilities to my one backyard apiary. So the plan for 2012 is to run 10-12 hives for honey production, most managed intensively "Roland" style.
I want to run a couple of hives to fill deep honey frames just to add to the second storey of nucs I plan to make. I need insurance against this fall getting cold quickly and killing off the fall bloom.
I aim to replace all of the queens on the June flow using "MDA splitter" inspired brood break techniques. I will try again to raise queens using "Oldtimer's" method - last year I muffed it by not noticing larva on a frame of pollen I put in the box resulting in them ignoring the targetted eggs.
I want to allow the weakest nucs to expand to 10 frames and use them to make more nucs. The stronger nucs I will use to "Bee Bomb" the MDA production hives while I'm waiting for cells to emerge and kick into high gear. I have been in contact with my package supplier, and have plans to sell him frames of bees, as I am in the unexpected position of having a surplus of bees.
do u have pussy willows around u ( if not I could maill a few),my bee r going nut on them still 3 weeks till the maples opening up.
Put your ear against a hive in January when it is -20 degrees. Hearing the hum is priceless to me.
Terry, that is kind of you but I think there must be a few in the neighborhood as I saw some grey/white pollen coming in today and was wondering what it was. There are definitely some mature regular willows, and one of my daughters pointed out the tips of some crocuses coming through.
Better get another box on that nuc before they swarm.
Dan, we have a little time before swarm season; Today my youngest daughter pointed out the tips of the crocus shoots coming through. Maples haven't bloomed yet, and Apples usually blossom around May 15th. I made 20 more nuc boxes over the winter. I'm going to start taking brood out and replacing with undrawn frames as soon as they start raising it in earnest.
My mind is already in swarm prevention mode, swarms have already started here.
Looks like freshly made wax on the topbars.

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Younger kids are bound to get a kick out of a rail ex+cursion, writes Alexia Santamaria.
The mark of a good excursion is always in the post-event phone call to the grandparents and, judging by this one, our trip to Whangaparaoa Narrow Gauge Railway was a resounding success. "Grandma, we went on a train... and fed chickens... and rabbits ... and went on a trampoline... and saw donkeys and a pig ... and played with toy trains ... and went in a treehut ... and drove pedal cars... and went on an owl hunt!" was the breathless account.
Whangaparaoa Narrow Gauge Railway is a paradise for young kids. But perhaps not in the form you'd imagine. It's certainly not flash. But it is good, old-fashioned ramshackle fun, created by a man who loved trains as much as life itself.
When you pull up outside it doesn't look like much and on the scale of Auckland's major attractions it's not enormous, but for littlies there's a lot to do inside those gates. The major drawcard, of course, is the train. Built by the now-deceased Ted Pointon, a true train enthusiast who worked as Glenbrook Vintage Railway's key mechanical person for many years, this train is a gorgeous little open-sided three-carriage number, which carries 12 people at a time.
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(Sept. 9, 2008)--El Paso native Benjamin Rodriguez is the youngest of eight siblings. The graduate student in the UTSA College of Engineering once came close to dropping out of college to join the ministry. He would have missed a tremendous opportunity to travel this summer to the Canary Islands, where he visited with Nobel laureates from around the globe.
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Rodriguez presented a research poster at a prestigious international conference in June. The Campus de Excelencia brings together many of the world's brightest young students. They present their research to world leaders in the scientific, political, economic and business communities.
For a student who had never been outside of the United States, a trip to an island off the coast of Africa was a real adventure. Rodriguez calls the experience eye opening, life changing and a door opened because of UTSA.
During the daily "Corner of Those Who Are and Those Who Are Going to Be," Rodriguez chatted informally with scientists and world leaders at the event.
"I was able to have dessert with Nobel prize winners. I was exposed to culture and intellect that I could receive nowhere else," he said. "I met people who spoke four to eight different languages, which completely shook my paradigm."
He connected with people from Spain, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Kenya, South Africa and other countries. "I became aware of how easily we Americans can become near-sighted and how important it is to network with other parts of the world," Rodriguez said.
He felt honored to be part of the UTSA engineering team. Others attending from UTSA were Julius Gribou, executive vice provost; Mauli Agrawal, dean of the College of Engineering and holder of the Peter Flawn Endowed Professorship in Biomedical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering; Cory Hallam, director of the UTSA Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship; and William Flannery, associate professor of information systems in the College of Business and director of the management of technology program.
UTSA offered two posters and an oral presentation. Rodriguez' poster described the engineering of a solar-powered, portable medicine and vaccine refrigerator he developed with fellow students Jeremy Mercer and Todd Hartley. Their portable refrigerator could be used to transport medications "the last mile" into remote villages. According to Agrawal, half of the vaccines going to remote locations are ruined once they leave refrigerated trucks.
Rodriguez skipped his senior year in high school and attended the University of Houston on a music scholarship (he plays the trombone). But he dropped out after his first semester when he realized he did not have the maturity to succeed in college.
He moved to San Antonio several years later. He worked full-time and attended San Antonio College at night, during lunch hours and online. After five years of part-time college, he transferred to UTSA in spring 2006.
Rodriguez' grades dropped dramatically, however, when his mother suffered a severe heart attack. She was comatose for nearly a month. That's when he seriously considered the ministry over a future in mechanical engineering, but that didn't happen.
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text: The guy sounds like he's been waiting Allen Iverson's whole career to write that column. Good on 'im. I'm sure there's a long line of other sports journalists behind him ready to do the same thing. But there are other people too. They are called fans. And a staggering amount of them bought AI's jersey over other jerseys, sent AI to the All-Star Game repeatedly for reasons only they know. So...let's hear it for the fans. Who will have mixed feelings about this news and will do their best not to read ugly columns like this one. These kind of pieces aren't journalism and they don't change anyone's minds...they just show that someone had an ax to grind and a place to do it. BIG DEAL. So Allen is going to retire. I'll miss watching him between the lines. I won't miss what an easy target he made himself and I won't miss watching people take shots. Au revoir, Allen. I'm so glad I saw you play in Sacramento that last time.


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Funds to purchase technology resources to enhance STEM outreach, awareness, and education.
Tech Collective will use the funds to purchase technology resources to enhance its STEM outreach, awareness, and engagement initiatives on the youth, transitioning worker, and public levels. Planned purchases include laptops, tablets, and a portable mini-projector to be used for outreach such as on-site presentations and education at high schools, netWORKri One Stop Centers, and at public forums.
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Room in Harrow Self Catering RP1
Size7 m²
Floor No.0
- Internet/WiFi
- Lockable room
- Towels
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
Accommodation summary
|Rusland Park Riad (Room ), HA1 1UT London, United Kingdom
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
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|Calendar updated
|5 days ago
Welcome to my lovely small double room available in historic town of Harrow (North West London), the house has 4 rooms + 2 bathrooms with WC + 1 extra WC, large kitchen shared with 3 other rooms. Situated on the ground floor, maximum occupancy 2 adults. The house offers everything to make your stay comfortable, furniture includes standard size double bed (192cm long x 138cm wide), wardrobe, mirror, iron, ironing board, clothes dryer, hear dryer remote control LCD TV, WI-FI internet access, table & 2 chairs, all bedding, pillows, towels.
Large modern Kitchen and dining area, there is a washing machine, microwave, oven, a cooker (hob, grill, and oven), toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, pots and pans, cutlery, plates, cups and glasses.
2 Shared bathrooms with WC + additional WC (total 3 WC), constant hot water, heating.
Dear Guest, parking at the property is not available, street parking is controlled and is for resident permit holders only, free parking is available approximately 7 minutes' walk from the house on Cunningham Park & Longley Road, I can provide for you map, to the East of Harrow view the roads currently do not have parking restrictions. If you have a car we would suggest parking there to avoid any penalties
Getting around
Good transport links, 5-7 minutes' walk to Harrow & Wealdstone station (Bakerloo & London Over ground - Zone 5) and many bus routes. Central London (Oxford Circus) – is 35 minutes on the Bakerloo Line. Euston Station – is 14 minutes on the Over-ground train
Wembley Stadium – is about 30 minutes on the 182 bus which stops right outside the stadium or you can take the Bakerloo line to Wembley central in 8 minutes and then it is about a 15 minutes walk. Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush - is only 20 minutes on the Over-ground train. Kensington Olympia – is 23 minutes on the Over-ground train. •Brent Cross Shopping complex – buses 186 & 182 •Watford – Bus 258 or only 14 minutes by over ground-train •Harrow-on-the-Hill town centre shopping area – is about a 20 minute walk or there are 5 different buses that all go there. •Night buses – N18 bus which is a 24 hour night bus from Trafalgar Square.
* Disclaimer: All things advertised at the time of booking are available, however availability can vary due to unforeseen circumstances. If this is ever the case, please note that any discounts or refunds will not be available, especially if the booking have been made for the discount price.
House rules****************** PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING IN ORDER TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY*************************
House Rules:
-No Pets
-No Smoking
-Breakage deposit £100 (Pounds)
-Late check-in fee (for checking-in from 21:00): £30
-If you leave very early in the morning or late at night you will leave keys on the table in the room and your deposit will be refunded via 'PayPal' or bank transfer once the housekeeper has checked the room.
-When booking please include all guests, our occupancy rules are very strict, children should be included in your booking regardless of age, we will not allow any 'over occupancy' due to our insurers requirements.
-We would request to remove shoes upon entering the house, please bring slippers with you if you will require them.
-Please separate your rubbish and place in the correct bin;
Blue Bin (Recycling) - Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Tin etc
Brown Bin (Garden) - Food waste, Garden waste etc
Green Bin (General) - General Rubbish, anything that cannot go into Blue or Brown Bins.
If you have any question please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.
|Maximum nights
|1 year
|Check-in after
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|On arrangement
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Reviews of this property
The stay at Harrow Self Catering Room RP1 was great value - many times better than a hotel for the same price. The room was small but it suited my purposes. The kitchen was well equipped including plates and knives and forks, and use of an automatic washing machine was handy. I had almost sole use of the bathroom. Most of all, the housekeeper, Liliana was very helpful. The only concern for me is that as I am in my 60's, it is a bit of a walk from the station and at the end of the Bakerloo Line. Next time, I would probably look for somewhere closer to a station and closer to London city.
The bedroom was very clean and well decorated and smelled very pleasant. Pictures of the house were exactly in reality. So, I think that it is good value for money. We would like to come again.
A very nice, neat and clean apartment, very fast and friendly contact with the owner and the housekeeper, who were always very helpful!
The only drawback is the clairaudience in the house itself. You just listen to everything: shower, toilet, talking, doors, etc. We also had bad luck with other guests from other rooms which were very loud not only, but also were very dirty. Within one day, the shared rooms were filthy. Our tip: the same contact Housekeeperin.
Ein sehr schönes, ordentliches und sauberes Apartment, sehr schneller und freundlicher Kontakt zu der Besitzerin und zu dem Housekeeper, die immer sehr hilfsbereit waren!
Der einzige Nachteil ist die Hellhörigkeit im Hause selber. Man hört einfach alles: Dusche, Toilette, Gespräche, Türen, etc. Auch hatten wir Unglück mit anderen Gästen aus anderen Zimmern, die nicht nur sehr laut waren, sondern auch sehr schmutzig waren. Innerhalb von einem Tag waren die gemeinsam genutzten Räume verdreckt. Unser Tipp: gleich die Housekeeperin kontaktieren.
Somos una pareja joven y hemos estado en esta habitación un mes. Si algo hemos de destacar de toda la casa, es el trato inmejorable de Liliana, el ama de llaves. Prácticamente estaba todos los días en la casa comprobando que todo estuviera bien, limpiando y preguntando si necesitábamos toallas nuevas. El hecho de compartir la cocina y el aseo no ha sido un inconveniente en ningún momento. El aseo solo se comparte con otra habitación y en la cocina hicimos nuevos amigos. No dudamos en recomendar esta casa. La habitación es sencilla, una cama, una mesa, dos sillas, el espejo y el armario. No se necesita más. La cocina está muy bien equipada y todo huele genial. En caso de haber cualquier problema, siempre el ama de llaves dispuesta para ayudar. Estamos muy contentos, ¡lo recomendamos!
Reviews for this host's other properties
This flat is situated in a quiet area in a nice english-style house. There are trains nearby but the room goes to the garden side of the house. There is only one room with kitchen and a bathroom.The room with the kitchen is not big so one have to be organized for all the personal belongings to avoid a mess.
One have to buy all things for the kitchen (sugar, salt, oil, refuse sacks if one is not enough...) because this flat is not a flat of a private person.
The check-in is 16h and the checkout is 10h. I asked for a later check-out because my flight was at 18h. Unfortunately it was not possible to leave a little bit later than 10h and I couldn't understand why ( it takes 6 hours to clean a flat which is only 18qm!?)
But apart from this we were happy to stay there.
We had an excellent stay at Olga's studio. Andrey, the housekeeper is very obliging and flexible. He will take care of your concerns. The location of the appartment is great. Within three minutes you reach the tube Station Queeen's Park from where you are able to reach all the important sights in London in a short period of time. With Little Venice, a lovely place and an insider's tip is only three stops away. All in all I can highly recommend Olga's studio.
We liked staying in this apartment very much. The room is cozy, quiet and clean. Everything works. The kitchen is always clean and warm. The house is very close to the nearest underground station, 7-10 minutes walk in a nice quiet neighborhood. At the same, there are a few stores nearby where you can buy food or other essentials. We stayed there two times and would recommend to anyone to stay in this apartment.
The contact with Olga was always very friendly and polite.
The apartment was really nice and cosy and exactly as shown on the pictures.
We had a great time there and want to thank Olga and Rebeca (who greeted us at the apartment).
It was a very nice stay at Olga's Rooms in Harrow. We have very enjoyed our stay in London and would recommend other people and friends to come there.
Thank you so much for the nice time.
Best Regards
Paul & Peter from Vienna
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1% Travel Guide: London Olympic Edition
Just in time for the 37th Summer Olympic Games, we scope out the best of British luxury at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.
Welcome to the 1% Travel Guide, your bible of the most tricked-out, exclusive destinations that money can buy.
While your initial foray into the world of high-class travel has yielded some spectacular destinations, such as your own castle in Tuscany or a Californian golf retreat, you've more or less found yourself cut off from the wider population, restricted to a haven of peace and solitude.
Though you're happy to indulge in that kind of vacation now and then, there is something so alluring about experiencing a luxury retreat amid the sights and sounds of a global city. Yes, New York has a certain appeal as the self-proclaimed center of the universe, as does Paris, the purveyor of all things shiny, expensive and gluttonous — but you have a particular craving to be entertained at the heart of the action. Hence you must go to London to bask in the luxurious glory among the rest of the jet-setting millionaires who frequent these events to wager.
Before you know it, you're disembarking from your private Gulfstream at Heathrow, where you see fleets of commercial jets stalled due to the high traffic — good thing you travel solo. Your chauffer arrives in one of the new Rolls-Royce Series II Phantoms, assuring you that he's made arrangements with Olympic officials for your passage on one of the exclusive Olympic motorway lanes into the city, an option reserved solely for athletes and officials and, of course, VIPs such as yourself.
You cruise into Knightsbridge, passing the Royal Albert and the more distinguished museums. Finally you pull up outside arguably London's most luxurious and esteemed historic hotel: the former Hyde Park Hotel. Originally built as a gentleman's club in 1889, it is now a state-of-the art restoration bearing the name the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. A royal hotel that has counted visits and stays through its history from such family members as Queen Mary, King Edward VII and the reigning monarch, the hotel is a picturesque portrayal of luxury, elegance and style, definitely a fine fit for your new lifestyle.
As you check in to the £9500+ ($14,850) per night Royal Suite, you marvel at the unrivaled prestige of the atmosphere, from the restored original fireplace and the reclaimed oak timber floor to the authentic 18th century Chinese paintings that adorn the walls. You begin your stay by trying out the interactive experience inside the Egeo marble shower; after sampling options including "Tropic Water and Thunder," you have the concierge staff mix you a strong drink from your private bar while you relax on the spacious attached terrace overlooking ever-bustling London.
From exploring the nearby Kensington Palace to indulging in the best watches, colognes and clothes money can buy at the infamously expensive Harrods megastore around the corner, your stay in West London resembles an old British society film. Late afternoon cocktails in the hopping meeting spot that is the hotel's Mandarin Bar lead into long discussions with international royalty in town for the Games over dinner in Hyde Park's two award-winning restaurants, helmed by chefs Daniel Boulud and Heston Blumenthal, who have the combined experience of an enviable seven Michelin stars.
Between attending (in the front row) the women's beach volleyball competition at Horse Guards Parade and taking in the opening and closing ceremonies along with the rest of the American VIPs and coaches, your Olympic stay in London at the Mandarin Oriental is bound to be an otherworldly experience few hotels can match. Amid the exceptional service, eclectic Franco-Flemish architecture and aristocratic history, there could be no better place to take in the Olympics in pure luxurious style. Just another stop on the 1% Travel Guide.
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|2012-11-20, 10:12
|Link #1621
Graphic Designer
I wonder what they mean by healing, is it something like... using Orihime? derpderpderp.
|2012-11-20, 10:24
|Link #1622
Terror of the Seas
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cambridge, UK
The guy with the beard (who reminds me greatly of Brian Blessed) looks like he's going to be a fun character (although they all do, to some extent), a leader type to counterbalance Yamamoto's seriousness (which probably means that he's going to be even more badass, because that's how such things work)
The random diclonius woman's familiarity with Mayuri suggests that either the Zero Division visit quite often, Mayuri's been around for quite some time or she really rose through the ranks at a ridiculous speed to come to the fore between Pendulum and now
Also, Unohana's mentor's comment of "What you're meant to do now is not healing" suggests that her real purpose is to be a fighter, and that she's just been hiding it for fear of cramping on people's style - I very much hope that it's that, rather than a quirk of the translation
|2012-11-20, 10:52
|Link #1623
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Arcadia Bay.
Age: 24
FINALLY, A GOOD CHAPTER HAS COME BACK..........TO BLEACH (if you can't identify the style of that statement then need to watch more WWE )
It seems like right now Kubo is a lot better when he isn't handling fights. Yakuza guy being Unohana's mentor really fits somehow. Shinji was being.....Shinji - that's why he is third on my list of trolls (first two being Urahara and Aizen).
The reactions of Kyouraku and Retsu(she looked real pissed when he called her that) were really interesting.
To be Honest after the Aizen fight I have lost all interest in Ichigo. I only bear him in the hope that hollow Ichigo will return. I'm only reading for the rest of the characters.
And, Shit is going down when Retsu enters the ring(I sure hope so).
|2012-11-20, 11:20
|Link #1624
Kana Hanazawa ♥
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: France
Age: 30
That was a pretty fun chapter. I liked the interaction between the Royal Guards and the Gotei 13. Hikifune is the fat lady, but it seems like she wasn't always fight. They probably don't see much action at the palace, so she grew lazy. I hope we'll get to see what she used to look like later.
Seems like Unohana is actually more skilled at fighting than healing. I can't wait to see her in action. I hope she'll do justice to her name.
Ichigo is being invited to the palace, so we're probably going to see the King very soon. Will he look badass or goofy?
|2012-11-20, 11:28
|Link #1625
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Age: 24
Stupid chapter to be honest.
Many people died in SS, Captain Commander died and then BOOM!
"LOLOLOL, how're you doin' SS?"
Jumping from sorrow and grief to lulzy characters who even look kinda ridiculous - seems like there would be no atmosphere in the arc at all.
Really want for Aizen to spice up Bleach, he's my only hope.
|2012-11-20, 11:58
|Link #1626
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Age: 26
Like, let's say (totally random unofficial numbers for sake of math)
Yamamoto has a power of 12, but the average captain has a power of 3. Then the 13 divisions overall power would be 12+3*12= 48
Now let's say each of the Zero division has a power of 10. Then the zero division overall power would be 5*10=50.
Possibly something like that?
|2012-11-20, 13:02
|Link #1628
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Incognito
|2012-11-20, 13:03
|Link #1629
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Montreal
they had a great chance to keep the "dead" characters dead and they blew it royally. the series has enough as it is. dont get me wrong, i do like to see the division 0 and their HQ but theres only so many times you can revive dead characters. i dont mind if Byakuya dies but Renji and Rukia didnt seem that far gone to be dead. stupid fight to the death for Byakuya made even more pintless (or pointless) which ever way you see it. Kubo has made a great manga but he's too attached to some characters for his own good.
|2012-11-20, 13:55
|Link #1630
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Incognito
Also to be fair, I probably wouldn't kill characters I'm attached to if I was making a story. I'd kill people who the audience is attached to and not me (Hitsugaya lol).
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|2012-11-20, 14:09
|Link #1632
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Germany
And even then, she isn't an important fighter anyways.
|2012-11-20, 14:15
|Link #1634
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Montreal
Rukia is an important chracter but she never did get into the majority of the title fights. she had some major battles but they like to focus on the captains rather that those that are captain class equivalent. i do hope Byakuya dies. they need some real deaths for the good guys in the manga.
maybe they deem certain characters they need to help or provide with info. that aside, Kubo wants Rukia on the otherside to help out Ichigo.
Kenpachi is built like a Bison, he's taken alot of damage during his fights so he could probably bounce back without help.
|2012-11-20, 14:29
|Link #1635
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: event horizon
|2012-11-20, 14:45
|Link #1636
Optimus Prime
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Japan/Canada
Age: 32
Though at this point, it's pretty unclear why they'd have to coerce Ichigo to do anything. He seems pretty solidly on SS's side and ready to take out JB when he shows his face again.
Though maybe once all the "truths" about JB are revealed he'll have a different opinion...
|2012-11-20, 15:37
|Link #1637
Kubo GO TO HELL
Join Date: May 2012
Location: with Maki-sama
Age: 25
Ouaaa Kirio would change so I see her she was slim and swollen I'm x "D. ... it proves that they did not have too much or they were the enemy haha, then I Shutara * kyaaa connai last name * your um short class I love even more!, and it must be super fast too because uh wait, she is a second advantage of this endrois went to the division Unohana then than mayuri and return as if nothing had happened .... it's like cutting banana surprising if Soifon should be as fast as it can while it also surpass Yoruichi?? * O * so who is also the senpai of Unohana and therefore it is doctor and think he would have more part of the division .. kenpachi kenpachi doctor and as mdrr and "Retsu" he swing class although he must know his true nature Unohana * O * .. I think I was one of the most surprised to learn he'll have his "senpai" * O *
|2012-11-20, 15:53
|Link #1638
The Procrastinator
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: it's too dark to tell...
I can't say I loved this chapter, but I didn't hate it either. It was very 'meh' to me. Though I was pleasantly surprised that the Yakuza looking man is seemingly the healer of their group and even mentored Unohana. But that was all ruined when Soi Fon went into bitch mode and started freaking out about nothing, again. I know that Soi Fon's character is supposed to be grieving and has her own resolve broken due to the state Soul Society is in, but really? STFU. (And she was promptly told so by the Yakuza, so I guess right now, he's my favorite of the five.)
I was also very happy that Hikifune wound up being the cubby woman, but I was kind of disappointed that she had to be so fat she was unrecognizable. (I think back when Kubo mentioned her character he showed a slim silhouette, but really? "Oh it's so funny! She so fat that even her facial feature are unrecognizable. Ho ho ho!") I didn't find it that funny, but more or less, offensive, but I'll take it with a grain of salt. It's not like you can have a fat female character that's not just comic relief, right? I have a feeling Kubo will make her this 'surprising' force when it comes to fighting, though.
I liked the interaction between the puppet-arms chick and Mayuri. It would be nice if there was an explanation as to why he ended up in the Maggots Nest. I think I'm most excited about Urahara impending entrance—but that's because I'm just hoping that the 'sword at the throat' scene from all those chapter back will be resolved (even if it is poorly done and half assed—I just want to know)!
|2012-11-20, 16:07
|Link #1639
a random Indonesian otaku
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Xanadu
Age: 25
since Kubo is a troll, I think when Hikifune enters a battle, she will be changed to be a slim woman...
so far, we know that Zero Division consist of Hirako and Hiyori's former friend, Unohana's teacher, and former 12nd division member...
that's a good combination... I wonder who will be the Kudou-type...
as usual, I don't really like why they choose Renji and Rukia... Is it because of they're the main characters so the palace will grant them a new power? or just to heal them?
|2012-11-20, 16:21
|Link #1640
Senior Member
Why are they taking Ichigo you ask? He's the main character. He needs an upgrade. Where else but the godly Zero squad people.
I'm alright with Renji/Byakuya/Rukia. Better than Sado/Orihimie/other dude that I can't remember.
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Academic BackgroundPh.D. History, Columbia University, 1993
M.Phil. History, Columbia University, 1981
M.A. History, University of Akron, 1978
B.A. Political Science/History, University of Delaware, 1975
Courses TaughtHIST 202: US Since 1877
HIST 331: Rhode Island History
HIST 334: African American History
HIST 350 Sport in Modern America
HIST 362: Reading Seminar
POL 201: Development of American Democracy
SED 411/412: History/Social Studies Practicum
SED 421: Student Teaching
BooksBoston's Black Tigers: An Intimate History Through the Pages of the Chronicle (forthcoming, to be published in conjunction with an exhibit at the African American Museum in Boston titled "Colored Baseball and Boston�s Sporting Life," Spring 2012.
Ed., Negro Baseball...Before Integration (Howarth: St. Johann Press, 2006). Originally published by Effa Manley and Leon Hardwick, 1976)
Baseball in Newark (Charleston: Arcadia Press, 2003)
The Black Worker: A Documentary History from Colonial Times to the Present, Volume VIII: The Era Since the AFL-CIO Merger, 1955-1980 (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1984) with Philip Foner and Ronald Lewis.
Articles'American Foreign Policy at an Impasse: Teaching About Vietnam and the Civil Rights Movement" Perspectives on History (May 2010) with Karl Benziger.
'Effa Manley, Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Professional Baseball" in Edward Reilly, Baseball in the Classroom: Essays on Teaching the National Pastime (Jefferson: McFarland Press, 2006)
"Black Sportswriters and the (Re)construction of Negro League Baseball" in William Simons, ed., The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, 2003-2004 (Jefferson: McFarland, 2005).
"Redefining the Narrative: The Collision of American Foreign and Domestic Policy in 1965" International Journal of the Humanities (Spring, 2005)
"Joe Black: Ain't Nobody Better than You" Rotunda (Fall, 2002).
"Your Bears to Our Bears: Race, Memory, and Baseball in Newark, New Jersey" in William Simons, ed., The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, 2001 (Jefferson: McFarland, 2001).
"Hidden History: African-American Contributions to the Bible Cause" in African-American Jubilee Bible (New York: American Bible Society, 1999).
"I Know Something Awful is Going to Happen: Abortion in Early Twentieth Century Alabama," Southern Studies (Summer, 1985).
"Financing the Dream: The African Civilization Society and White Support," Afro-Americans in New York Life and History (January, 1981).
Encyclopedia Entries"National Brotherhood Workers of America," "National Association for the Promotion of trade Unionism Among Negroes," and the "Coalition of Black trade Unionists" in Charles Lowry and John Marszalek, eds., Encyclopedia of African-American Civil Rights (Westport: Greenwood Press, 1992) updated and expanded for revised edition, 2003.
Commentary"Providence's Summer of '49": Integrating Baseball Its Way," Providence Journal, July 18, 2010.
"Jimmie Lewis and Black Baseball in Rhode Island," Providence Journal, June 7, 2008.
Curriculum Guides'Baseball in the Classroom: The Pawtucket Red Sox Curriculum Guide" with Ben Lombardo, Robin Auld, and Kerry Tunnicliffe, located at: Web.minorleaguebaseball.com/�/Pawtucket_Red_Sox_and_RIC_Curriculum_language.pdf.
"The United States on the World Stage: Teaching Post World War II History in the Secondary Classroom" with Karl Benziger.
Contributor, Justice for All: Exploring the Judicial System (Providence: National Broadcasting Company, 2001).
Contributor, Sports and Recreation: A Teacher's Guide to Health, Activities, and Recreation (Providence: National Broadcasting Company, 1998).
Contributor, Rain or Shine: Curriculum Guide Created by Rhode Island College and NBC 10 (Providence: National Broadcasting Company, 1997).
Contributor, We the People, Electing Our Leaders: A Curriculum Guide Created by Rhode Island College and WJAR (Providence: National Broadcasting Company, 1996).
ExhibitsCurator, "Colored Baseball and Boston's Sporting Life," African American Museum in Boston, Spring 2012.
Curator, "Black Grays and Colored Giants: Black Baseball in Rhode Island, 1886-1949" Adams Library, Rhode Island College.
Co-curator, Living With AIDS: A Photographer's Documentation, Bannister Gallery, Rhode Island College.
Co-curator, Imagining Black Baseball, Adams Library, Rhode Island College.
Co-curator, The People of New Jersey: Their Enduring Legacy, The Hungarians, Newark Public Library.
Professional AssociationsBoard of Directors, John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Committee
Rhode Island Historical Society
Society for American Baseball Research
Out of the Shadows Research and Authors Group
National Association for the Study of Sport History
Grants Awards and FellowshipsRecipient, Rhode Island College Faculty Development Grant for "National History in Global Perspective: The American Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, and the American Myth."
Recipient, Rhode Island Council for the Humanities 2007 Independent Scholars Grant. $3000 for the projects Black Grays and Colored Giants: Black Baseball in RI, 1886-1949 and And Now to Our Local Boys on the Diamond: RI Black Baseball in the Age of Integration, 1946-1955. The researcher will collect oral histories, create a traveling exhibit, and host a panel discussion on the relationship between black baseball, historical commemoration, and African American fraternal organizations in Rhode Island. In addition, the researcher will develop a public talk on how integration of baseball in local communities relates to race formation, identity, and cultural expression.
Coordinator/Participant, RITER Grant, "Baseball, Community, and Historical Memory", 2006-2007, with Karl Benziger and Ron Dufour.
Recipient, Eisenhower Grant, "The United States on the World Stage: Teaching Post World War II History in the Secondary Classroom", 2001-2002, with Karl Benziger and Ron Dufour.
Recipient, "Teaching with Technology" Fellowship, 1999
Recipient, Rhode Island Department of Labor Grant that led to the development and implementation of a course entitled "Labor Problems: Occupational Safety and Health." Spring, 1995.
Participant, Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities Research Grant on industrialization in Rhode Island. 1993-94
President's Fellowship, Columbia University, 1979-1980.
Department Reader, Columbia University, 1979-1980.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Columbia University, 1978-1979.
Awards/Special RecognitionsBucci Award for Scholarship and Service, Rhode Island College, 2007-2008.
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation Citation for Commemorating Local African-American Athletes and their Contributions to the Sport of Baseball During the Organized Negro Leagues from 1920-1960, April 21, 2007.
City of Providence Citizen Citation for Having Contributed Enormously to the Success of Labor Education Programs, June 22, 1995.
Awarded Outstanding Labor Educator in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Institute for Labor Studies and Research, 1995.
Visiting Scholar, Harvard University School of Public Health, 1994-1997.


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Discussion in 'Artwork Zone' started by BoysRule2, Nov 6, 2007.
Could someone put the word OWNED on here? Thanks a many!
Wouldn't "Owens-ed" be wittier?
should it be spelled... owened
or T-Owned
that's better
That would be hilarious. Gotta do that one, dude.
that is a great pic
This is just a little something I was kicking around...
Too busy to open up photoshop. So I used the generator..
Oh, that's WAY better than mine!!


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oh we did indeed try, and youse guys still make fun of me!Originally Posted by Cephus
I've heard this was a possible and was hoping someone here would know whats involved . Any hints appreciated
oh we did indeed try, and youse guys still make fun of me!Originally Posted by Cephus
"my name is mike brandyberry and i hope to be your gunsmith!"
word I heard was that there was a Canadian model that did it , and that somebody here in the states used to do the conversion . could just be bullshit/wishful thinking , sure would be sweet though
The conversion is called a C5. PamW (very talented machinist) over at 1919a4.com did it and it works great. It can and has been done. Many shoots later and hers still wows the boys. Contact her. She was doing some for other members last we spoke. Thats been 6-8 months ago though.
Thank you Snook . Yo ! C.T. , tell the boys to put that in their pipe !
I KNEW IT!!! neener neeener!!!Originally Posted by Red Jacket Firearms
"my name is mike brandyberry and i hope to be your gunsmith!"
Call "Machine Gun Dave" at Sarco, they sometimes have individual parts for the Canadian version that uses the push through links. Many moons ago they had complete conversion kits but were sold out years ago.
Well ok then , looked around and the conversion is just way to much squeeze for the juice . On to the next quest , Anybody know the whereabouts of one of those home shop made ,single round , cloth belt loaders ? there was a guy on 1919 selling them , but his last post was about 4 months ago .
I think I see an m60 in Wills future! First he gets an mg42, then converts it to an mg3 running m60 links because you can get good 308 pre linked from SG. Then he thinks, boy, it would be great if I coulsd use this stuff in my 1919!! then next thing you know he is sitting on a mountain of m60 links and says what the hell, I got all these links, I might as well get an m60 to use them in!!
You been reading my mail again ? LOL


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Hello all,
I've always been fascinated by bees. Loved watching them work.
Hubby said, "No" to having bees. He's not a bee fan.
Still I pressed on. I ordered the Beekeepers Bible from amazon and hid it.
Lo and behold, along comes Christmas, and "Santa" brings me a beekeeping starter kit.
Guess he's not saying no anymore.
Thursday I start beekeeping class at UCONN.
Looking forward to this adventure.
Best Regards,


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New Sound Shapes DLC?!?!?!?!
ok so i bought the new dlc and loved it, so after i played a bit i went on my vita and checked the sound shapes trophys. I found SOUND SHAPES, ACOUSTIC PACK, 8 BIT PACK, DRUM KIT PACK, DO YOU WHEELIE WANNA HURT ME andddddddddd 80'S PACK & DUBSTEP PACK!. i checked the store top to bottom and found nothing so im hoping these are new DLC's coming soon. im not sure if they have always been there before, but figured id share.
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Dear all,
Bought the package dlc entering the ps vita but nothing shows what happens???
Not appear the new dlc on my ps vita even after you have paid for them… Can someone help me?
Re: New Sound Shapes DLC?!?!?!?!
Well hopefully you resolved Rrans' problem, Southern DuDe, but now let me spam my newly made DLC videos!
[that was very Kanye West of me to interupt your conversation; sorry about that ]


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Sachi Parker spent most of her life with her father while her mother, Shirley Maclaine focused on her acting career. According to Sachi's new book though there was one activity that Shirley really wanted to share with her daughter and that was Sachi losing her virginity. Sachi and her boyfriend were over at Shirley's house. Sachi was 17. Shirley had two sex therapists at her house and said that since they were there that this would be a good time for Sachi to lose her virginity. They watched as Sachi and her boyfriend went to the bedroom and when Shirley had felt it had been the appropriate amount of time, knocked on the door. "Once our mission was accomplished, we had to face the next hurdle: reporting back. We hid out in the bedroom until we heard a light knock on the door, and Mom's voice, 'Is everything OK in there?'"
Shirley of course denies the story, but honestly, it totally sounds like something Shirley would do.


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Who's who among Asia's top 100 IT users
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Asias top 100 users of IT span many types of industries, reflecting the diversity that is the hallmark of Asia.
Overall, its the financial services industry that dominates the MIS100 rankings, followed by higher education. Government boards come a distant third.
Of the MIS100 organisations, 33 per cent are banks, insurance companies or brokerages. Banks, especially, have traditionally been heavy users of IT. And as they prepare for Basle II compliance, they will need to depend on IT a lot more.
It is heartening to note that higher education is also IT-intensive, making up 21 per cent of the MIS100. This is the crucible of Asias future, and IT investments in this sector will bear fruit in the medium to long term.
Government departments of various types make up the third-largest category. They include education ministries, and tax and customs departments.
I.T.-intensive economies
A quarter of the companies in the top 20 of the MIS100 are from Indonesia, reflecting the sheer size of that country.
However, as we move down the MIS100, we see a more representative indication of how IT-intensive certain economies are.
Organisations from Singapore lead, followed very closely by Malaysia, with Hong Kong and Indonesia in joint third place. Of the 100 organisations, 20 are from Singapore and 19 from Malaysia. Hong Kong and Indonesia have 14 each.
Thailand is represented by 13 organisations, while the Philippines has 11. There are also nine multinationals on the list.
By operating system
A look at the organisations in the MIS100 also reveals interesting insights into what powers back rooms around Asia.
Windows NT and Solaris are the most popular operating systems among the MIS100 organisations.
Of the 100 organisations, 67 use NT and 56 use Solaris. Windows 2000/03 is also popular, with 48 per cent of organisations reporting that they have it installed. IBMs AIX system is used by 42 institutions.
Databases used
The 600-pound gorilla in the database space is, of course, Oracle. Fully 82 per cent of MIS100 organisations use Oracle. Microsofts SQL server comes in at number two, with 63 per cent of users.
IBMs venerable DB2 clocks in at a respectable third, with 45 per cent of users. Sybase is still around, with 30 per cent of users.
Linux penetration
The MIS100 reveals that Linux is doing respectably. Some 32 per cent of the MIS100 organisations use Linux (the same percentage as last year).
Viewed in percentage terms, Malaysians are the biggest users of Linux, with 42 per cent of Malaysian organisations in the MIS100 reporting that they use it. Linux is big in Thailand, with 38.5 per cent of users saying they use it.
Hong Kong is in third place with 35.7 per cent and Singapore fourth with 35 per cent of users admitting to flirting with the penguin.
Indonesia and the Philippines report 21 per cent and 9 per cent of users respectively.
What is interesting is that the laggards are Indonesia and the Philippines. This suggests that cost is not providing the impetus for Linux use.
Looking at where Linux is popular, it is clear that it is still an education play. A little under half (12 out of 32) of all Linux users in the MIS100 are universities. Government departments are the next most popular group of users. The rest of the Linux users are scattered among different industries.
Another sign of the popularity of Linux is that MySQL, an open-source SQL server that is a rival of Microsoft SQL, is gaining some traction. However, with a user base of just 6 per cent, it is not causing Redmond any sleepless nights just yet.
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Steve has built 3 with a cap screw, I have built 2 with a bearing. My bullpup is going to have a cap screw. Simpler like Steve says.
Steve has built 3 with a cap screw, I have built 2 with a bearing. My bullpup is going to have a cap screw. Simpler like Steve says.
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For the bolt carrier guides, there is a .650 height measurement. Could I use some .625 outside dimension DOM tubing cut down for the rails. Will there be any problem with losing the .025, going from .650 to .625? It would allow me to use off the shelf tubing and not the shelf brackets.
The only thing it should effect is that there will be a bit more side play of the bolt carrier and I am not sure if the extra side play will give you enough the side to side movement of the feed cam. You could use .75 outside dimension DOM tubing cut down to .65. With .625 DOM tubing you will lose a little with the corner radius also. .75 outside DOM tubing is a standard size also.
What procedure did you use to anneal the rear of the bolt carrier in order to drill it? Could it be done with a MAPP torch?
Also, when you revised the bolt carrier extension length shorter, do I also need to make the firing pin extension that much shorter as well? It seems too long at its current length made as per the print.
To anneal the end of the BC I used a MAPP torch and heated the rear 1" portion only to a dull red and let air cool. Clamp the BC in a vice around the bolt cam section so the vice acts as a heat sink so you don't anneal the cam section as well.
The firing pin extension sould be shortend also to the point that when the hammer strikes it the bolt is fully rotated into the locked position.
I will have to correct that on the drawings. Thanks for catching that.
I need to get my rail material in and I'll have all the pieces finished. Pics to come soon.
I made the 4 1/2" 1/4-28 cap screws by silver soldering a nut the some threaded rod then grinding the head down to round and cutting a screw driver slot in the head. The other option is McMaster-Carr has 1/4-28 hex head bolts up to 8" long. You would have to grind the heads down to round and cut a screw driver slot in them also. I you have line up issues with the BC and BC extension the take a round file and open up the hole in the BC extension in what ever direction you need to get the correct lineup. I had to do that on the last BC extension I made. You may have to square up the rear face of the BC to get the BC extension to clamp parallel with the center line of the BC as the rear of some BC are not necessarily perpendicular with the BC center line. If you have to open up the hole much you can use that "ug" dredded JB WELD to fill in the space then tighten the bolts once you clamp the BC extension where it's should be and let the "ug" JB WELD set up.
hey just curious if you made any adjustments to the tutorial or blue prints
I am getting ready to install the barrel trunnion. I am using a regular Hungarian non-bulged trunnion. The front of the trunnion obviously needs to be flush with the front of the receiver.
My question is this, at what vertical height should it be placed? A measurement from the barrel centerline to the top of the receiver, or a measurement from the top surface where the bolt carrier stops (on the right side because the trunnion is reversed) at the trunnion to the top of the receiver on the right side would be of great help.
I hope I made that understandable.


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forum: Food & Drink
#1 Wed 16 Jan 13 8:12pm
- Forum champ Occupation Handyman
- From Dorset u.k
- Member since Tue 21 Oct 08
Canned Tomatoes......
I buy a fair few of tins of these, convenient for all sorts of dishes, and given the English climate, fresh tomatoes aren't available all year round....
...however, I've noticed a lot of people buy them ready chopped...I always buy mine whole..
I never know how I'm going to use them (Chopped or whole)
and whilst it's quite easy to chop a whole tomato, it's very difficult to stick a chopped tomato back together...
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#2 Wed 16 Jan 13 8:29pm
- Forum super champ Occupation Just being me
- Member since Fri 28 Mar 08
Re: Canned Tomatoes......
Whole canned tomatoes are usually a higher quality, more pure product than crushed or canned tomato sauce. They are more versatile because they have a less processed, less cooked-down flavor and if you want to cook them down, that's always easy to do. I will buy 'organic' crushed canned tomatoes or canned tomato sauce because those products are devoid of the poor quality ingredients used in processing, but only when I have a specific purpose for them and want the convenience/texture without the longer cooking time.
#3 Wed 16 Jan 13 8:31pm
- Forum champ Occupation Handyman
- From Dorset u.k
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Re: Canned Tomatoes......
where is that Thanks button??
#4 Wed 16 Jan 13 10:44pm
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- From Newcastle, Australia
- Member since Sat 10 Mar 07
Re: Canned Tomatoes......
Good post, MsP. Maybe we do need that "Like" button .
I buy the whole ones and if I need them chopped I scissor them in the tin, that is while they are still on it. Can cut chunky or fine depending on how I want them. The diced tinned tomatoes are often mostly mush, I've found.
#5 Wed 16 Jan 13 10:49pm
- Forum super champ Occupation avoiding housework
- From The land of song.
- Member since Tue 04 Oct 05
Re: Canned Tomatoes......
I have at times bought the canned chopped tomatoes , but there is more juice and less tomato in the tin .
It was a case of it being helpful that the tomatoes were already chopped rather than having to struggle with another thing , sounds daft I know as canned tomatoes are quite soft but after the shoulder surgery any help at all was really valuable.
Now I only buy cans of whole tomatoes . I chop them as needed .
I agree with MsP they are a better quality of tomato when hey are whole.
I do occasionally buy the cans of cherry tomatoes , they are quite good .
#6 Thu 17 Jan 13 7:01am
- Member Occupation Retired something or other
- From English immigrant in S. Wales
- Member since Fri 07 Dec 12
Re: Canned Tomatoes......
I remember some years ago on one of the cheffy programmes, where the chef quite specifically said that canned chopped tomatoes were inferior to whole ones. The juice is used is the leftovers of all the other tomatoes used in the process. I use canned whole toms too. They're easily broken up to resemble the chopped ones.
#7 Thu 17 Jan 13 10:33am
- Member Occupation Editorial assistant/general online chap
- From London
- Member since Wed 24 Oct 12
Re: Canned Tomatoes......
Hey all - that was really interesting, I had absolutely no idea there was a difference in quality. I use a huge number of tins of chopped tomatoes every month (particularly in the winter for stews and what have you) - I'll have a try with whole tinned tomatoes tonight, I think, I'm intrigued!
#8 Thu 17 Jan 13 10:45am
- Forum super champ
- From Newcastle, Australia
- Member since Sat 10 Mar 07
Re: Canned Tomatoes......
Happy cooking, Merlin. I hate mess and unnecessary cleanup (basically, I'm lazy), that's why I attack whole tomatoes with kitchen scissors while still in the can/tin.
#9 Thu 17 Jan 13 10:48am
- Forum super champ Occupation Growing things
- From Up the garden path...Tasmania
- Member since Thu 02 Sep 04
Re: Canned Tomatoes......
Tinned tomatoes are a great pantry item in the off season, and I agree the whole tinned ones are better value.
@Mummza I have never seen canned cherry tomatoes in the supermarkets here.
My tomatoes are ripening now so I should have plenty to freeze again this year.
#10 Thu 17 Jan 13 10:56am
- Member Occupation Chief cook and bottle-washer
- From Scotland
- Member since Mon 12 Sep 11
Re: Canned Tomatoes......
I always buy chopped, because I always need them chopped and I'm not willing to pay extra in order to have to do the work myself. I'm on an extremely tight budget - a lot of the time I buy passata, because it's cheaper again than chopped tomatoes.
Apart from personal economy, I also hate the idea of all the tomatoes that get squashed or accidentally cut during processing being rejected because everyone feels they have to buy the cans of perfect whole ones. I don't mind them being mushy, as I am using them to make sauces anyway. If I'm doing a recipe that calls for whole ones, I'll buy them specially.
I've heard a lot about chopped tomatoes being lower quality, but I'm yet to be convinced. MsPablo, when you say they are "less pure", and you mention "poor quality ingredients involved in processing", what do you mean? What's been added to them? My tin of chopped tomatoes lists its ingredients as peeled plum tomatoes (60%), tomato juice (39%) and citric acid. The citric acid is the only added ingredient. I know this may be different in different countries, though.
The thing is, I've never heard a solid reason why they're less good, though I've heard a lot of pseudo-reasons that don't stand up to inspection. One food writer claimed that you should use whole tomatoes because the chopped ones were bitter, because of the seeds. What? The whole ones have seeds too, and once you've chopped them, the seeds are mixed through the same as the chopped ones! If you don't want seeds you have to use passata, and passata's generally bitterer than tinned tomatoes, don't ask me why.
So imo, this may be one of these things that gets passed on from one person to another as gospel but doesn't have that much foundation. There are so many of those in cookery, and they are amazingly persistent.
eta: I'm going by the local Co-Op later, so I'll take a look at tins of tomatoes and see if the percentage of juice to fruit is different between chopped and whole within the same brand. That's the only potentially sound reason I've heard so far.
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text: lmao pls this is figure skating not soccer and even if you dont get a deduction, stopping still affects your scores. if the judges know you are injured they will scrutinize your skating skills more in addition, dance is different than pairs/singles (no jumps etc.) so the rules seem fair i think there are more problems in fs rn than dancers stopping in the middle of a program then being allowed to continue