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FA status Edit
Nomination (30 July - 06 Aug 2005, Success) Edit
- Self nomination (mostly). I think I've researched and added to this article as much as can be possibly added. I think it is well organized and well represented with appropriate images and background information. --Alan del Beccio 04:25, 30 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- Support. Great work Gv`, as always. I particularly like the now-included rooms, although I wish the series kept a little continuity with bridges. - AJHalliwell 08:48, 30 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- Support. This is a areally nicely written article. To me it's comparable to those on the best-written Federation starship classes. One little comment though. Was "Tin Man" the first episode where the name "D'deridex" was first quoted (by Data)? That could be of some use in the background information.--Scimitar 10:16, 30 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- Support, very nice. Jaf 17:02, 31 Jul 2005 (UTC)Jaf
- Support I just fixed the list of appearances. Now everything about this article seems accurate, detailed, and complete. Tobyk777 05:34, 1 Aug 2005 (UTC)
- There was nothing wrong with the list of appearance. They are supposed to be listed in order of appearance. --Alan del Beccio 05:42, 1 Aug 2005 (UTC)
- Support. Alex Peckover 18:18, 5 Aug 2005 (UTC)
- Featured --Alan del Beccio 05:35, 6 Aug 2005 (UTC)
Reconfirmation (09 Sept - 13 Aug 2013, Success) Edit
- Needs a blurb, but otherwise I think this still fits the criteria of a FA; comprehensive and well written. 31dot (talk) 15:41, September 9, 2012 (UTC)
- While I'm wondering if some tightening up of some of the "micro paragraphs" in the Interiors section is required, I otherwise Agree with 31dots assessment--Sennim (talk) 11:09, September 10, 2012 (UTC)
- A good read, but still suffers from some inconsistent use of past/present tense in in-universe text. --Defiant (talk) 10:25, September 18, 2012 (UTC)
- There are also a few bits that make very little sense to me and could do with some clarification, such as the use of "the following month" at the start of the text about the studio models, when no previous month has been clearly stated. Similarly, if there were 2 studio models created, wouldn't it be better to write the text from that perspective to make it clearer? For example, the first sentence says how Jein crafted "the studio model" (singular). Well, did he craft both studio models or just the first? --Defiant (talk) 11:51, September 18, 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks to Sennim's work on the page, I'm now more-or-less entirely happy with the bg info. The mix-up of past and present tenses in the in-universe wordings could still be tidied, though, which I'll endeavour to do. --Defiant (talk) 14:20, September 18, 2012 (UTC)
- I'm now happy with the tenses, but would like to echo Sennim's assessment that some of the tiny paragraphs could maybe be tightened up. Also, I'm wondering about the "additional reading" link to Star Trek: Starship Spotter. If that book contains anything useful that could be added, it should be. Otherwise, deletion of the link would seem to be in order. --Defiant (talk) 15:14, September 18, 2012 (UTC)
- Well, neither is the apocrypha stuff, so it doesn't mean it's a completely useless source, generally! I'm just wondering what relevance it has in this case; what info it has on the D'deridex-class. --Defiant (talk) 18:49, September 18, 2012 (UTC)
- Well, I've checked my copy, it only has some general writing in a style akin to that of the Fact Files, that in essence is largely covered in the main body of text. It's technical specifications sheet, where coinciding, is the same as the Manual, but more extensive (and thus speculative)...I'm bit unsure what the status of the Spotter is. The pics are valid BG-info as they were constructed by bonafide production staffers from the actual CG-models; but the writers are no staffers...I'm leaning toward considering them as "fan" writers of tech stuff and as such I'm agreeing with your assessment that the book reference is superfluous..--Sennim (talk) 19:21, September 18, 2012 (UTC)
- Support. I think it is a featured article. Well written and enough images to illustrate the article. Tom (talk) 19:49, October 7, 2012 (UTC)
Though there are three votes in favor, including mine, according to current guidelines, this is not enough to maintain this article's FA-status...So, as this (re-)nomination has been up for 4 months (way, way, incredibly way beyond the alloted time), an admin should by now follow up and de-feature this one...-( May I notice that this procedure has gone down the drain, big time...----Sennim (talk) 02:21, December 22, 2012 (UTC)
- I have some thoughts about this whole process, but I will save them for later and a more appropriate location. 31dot (talk) 02:29, December 22, 2012 (UTC)
Lemme know, Duke's original intent was good, but it does not seem to work, unfortunately...----Sennim (talk) 02:33, December 22, 2012 (UTC)
Plasma torpedoesEdit
There is an image here of Warbirds firing torpedoes from "The Die is Cast". The caption says that they are firing plasma torpedoes. There is no evidence of this. It has been established that Warbirds carry both plasma and photon torpedoes. We have never seen green plasma torpedoes. There is nothing in the dialog or script that says they are firing plasma torpedoes (in fact, the script just says that the fleet fires phaser). I don't think we can say that they are either plasma or photon torpedoes. I am therefore changing the caption to just say that it is firing torpedoes, without stating the type. --OuroborosCobra 00:32, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
- I think the whole plasma torpedo thing can be attributed to their appearance in "Balance of Terror" and the reference of their continued use in "Image in the Sand", which might lead one to extrapolate said connection. Otherwise, the writers seemed to be fairly careful about describing the armaments as simple "torpedoes" (as in the case of the Jem'Hadar, as well) versus a definitive type. --Alan 20:22, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Just wanted to explain why I added phasers to the weapons on the sidebar. In the TNG episode "Contagion", Riker asks Taris if she has phaser capability, and if she does, to use it to destroy a probe. --OuroborosCobra 00:56, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
- I don't know if that's necessary, I think you are being too literal. While I haven't seen the episode in question recently, I remember thinking at the time that it likely was Riker asking if they had directed energy weapons capability online but brevity had him say "phasers" because that is what directed weapons were on his ship; the Romulan would have understood his meaning and not quibbled while they were pressed for time. Use this test: if these people had made this exchange in real life, and it was wrong, would they have still understood it and gone about the same action? In this case I'd say yes, so it's minor and inconsequential Human error on the part of Riker, because I'm assuming he is neither computer nor android.--JCoyote 16:15, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
I actually responded to that over a month ago in the forums:
'My opinion on Riker's statement on phasers is thus: Riker needed to have the Iconian probe destroyed. His own weapons were not functional. He was not asking if Romulan Warbirds had phasers, as that did not matter, he simply needed to know if they had working weapons. Since he did not ask "do you have weapons capability?" but instead asked "phaser capability", I therefore believe he already knew the Romulans had phasers, and was asking if they were working. He had no reason to need to know if they were armed with phasers or something else, he just needed a weapon that would destroy that probe.'
In addition, we put phasers in the K't'inga article for the same reason it has been done here. I was shot down when I tried to remove it there, so I put it here. We need to apply the same standards. --OuroborosCobra talk Pirates! 16:20, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
- Actually, taking into account that the Romulans had recently come back from a 50-year withdrawal from interstellar affairs, I highly doubt that Riker "knew" the Romulans had phasers. I always interpreted this as Riker talking from his own Starfleet point of view: he was talking about directed energy as opposed to a torpedo detonation, therefore - in his world, anyway - phasers. I wouldn't have expected Riker to know everything about the armaments of a Romulan warbird. Also, it was never said that the beam Taris fired was a phaser beam. As mentioned before, it was crunch time during this dialogue and it looks exactly like all Romulan disruptor beams we've ever seen. In fact, we have never heard any on-screen reference to Romulan phasers, only disruptors. Therefore the most simple explanation is that there are no phasers on Romulan ships and I really think that we should remove it from this featured article. I don't see any solid on-screen evidence for it and I think that should take precedence, standards or no standards :). (I will admit that I haven't studied the K'tinga article in much detail yet, looks like I have to re-watch Emissary to form an opinion on that subject.) -- Defstar 23:57, September 25, 2009 (UTC)
- also, later in the episode, geordi references romulan disruptors "hey commander, whether it's romulan phasers or our own computer..."– The preceding unsigned comment was added by 188.8.131.52 (talk).
Set reuse Edit
If you look at little closer at File:D'deridex class bridge, 2371.jpg, then you'll notice that the Enterprise-E set was used. This explains why this bridge was by far the most elaborate. -Mardus 18:01, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
- I don't know how this would be possible, as Star Trek: First Contact was released more then 18 months after this episode aired and the Ent-E bridge hadn't been built yet. --Jörg 18:11, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
Remember that Paramount approached Berman with the eighth film idea on 02.1995, after which I think preproduction soon began. While this is conjecture on my part, it does not appear illogical, as set building and scriptwriting could be done relatively separately, as the script could later be adjusted and I don't think the set had to be too different for any adjustments whatsoever. Since Enterprise-D was destroyed, the production team had to create a new set anyway. "The Die is Cast" first aired on 01.05.1995 and they usually had like a week to film a new episode. This may be far-fetched, though. My idea is that while the Enterprise-E set was original, I am convinced that some of the Tal Shiar ship's set elements from "The Die is Cast" were reused for Ent-E, especially the walls. -Mardus 12:41, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
- The bridge of the Warbird in TDIC is a redress of the Nebula-class bridge that appeared in at least one episode of TNG prior to that point.Capt Christopher Donovan 23:21, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
Probert-intended counts and placements Edit
To solve a lot of argument problems, I took a schematic of the Warbird and highlighted the pertinent system placements per Probert as cited in the Flare article. [1]
Hope this settles a few things...Capt Christopher Donovan 23:17, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
- Currently, a background note in the article is going back and forth between the following two versions. To avoid continuous reverts, could you guys discuss it here?
- User:Capt Christopher Donovan:
- The positions of the disruptor arrays were originally intended to be: one pair on the "head" (one on either "cheek"), one pair on the vertical structure at the aft end of the ship (one on either side), two pair on the aft edges of the port and starboard dorsal and ventral wings (one emitter each location, total of 4), and one pair at the dorsal apex of the ship, just aft of the root of the "neck", for a total of ten emitters.
- IP guy:
- The positions of the disruptor arrays were originally intended to be placed in pairs on each "cheek" of the "head"; the highest center-dorsal point, above the "nape"; at the lowest point of the top aft-caudal section, in the "fin"; one pair each on the aft dorsal and ventral wings; and at the highest point of the bottom aft-caudal section of the "belly" – totaling twelve in all.
- And here's what the source says:
- beam weapons -- the round 'eyes' on either side of the ship's head are weapons (2). There are four other pairs (8=) of these on the ship. Two (2+) of them are on either side of the vertical portion at the back of the ship, and there's one pair each (4+) on the top and bottom of the ship along the trailing edge of the "wings" (near the center). There's also a pair (2=8) in an indented area on the top of the ship just aft of the root of the neck
- – Cleanse 00:30, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
- 2 + 8(2+4+2) adds up to 10, which is true. But, for a grand total, these 10 added to the two others seen in the episode...namely the "nose" (pictured on the page) and top part of the upper "back" (shown in "Contagion"), which Probert obviously didn't intend in his original design, necessarily, but were included by the fx people makes for a total of 12. So 10 is correct in describing what was "originally intended", but is not taking into consideration what was "actually shown", which would add two additional emitters to make 12. --Alan 00:48, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
The "acutally shown" emitters are totally irrelevant to the note in question, which is background as to Probert's originally intended number and placement of emitters.Capt Christopher Donovan 08:55, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
- Really? --11:13, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Yes, really. The background note is about PROBERT'S number and placement of emitters, and those emitters alone.Capt Christopher Donovan 11:27, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
- That's funny, because I was just trying to see from the IP's point of view as to where a total (be it grand total) of 12 might be coming from, which is an accurate response to a question only defended by one side. --Alan 20:22, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Illusionary Warbird Edit
Should we include in the unnamed Warbird Section the Illusionary Warbird created by Nagillum in "Where Silence Has Lease". The reason I thought why it should be is because there's an article on the Decius which is Illusionary and unlikely to actually exist, so why not the Nagillum Wabird – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 22.214.171.124 (talk).
- It should probably go on the Unnamed D'deridex class starships page, since AFAIK it didn't have a name. 31dot (talk) 15:12, January 31, 2013 (UTC)
That's what I meant.– The preceding unsigned comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk).
- It is noted in Illusory starships. --Pseudohuman (talk) 22:42, February 8, 2013 (UTC)
- It's probably better suited for that page, not the one I suggested. 31dot (talk) 22:52, February 8, 2013 (UTC)
D'daridex Class Cruiser Edit
I was watching "Tin Man" today, and I noticed that the spelling for this class name was different. I checked the script - the close captioning matches the script. The class name is D'daridex. [[2]] Throwback (talk) 14:55, May 28, 2013 (UTC)
- CC spelling doesn't matter, because it is sometimes done by people not otherwise involved with the production. Script spelling does matter, though. We should check if (a) some spelling has actually been seen on-screen, or if that hasn't been the case, if (b) the other spelling has been used in a script as well. If neither, we might need to move the article. --Cid Highwind (talk) 16:29, May 28, 2013 (UTC)
- Then the question becomes where did this spelling come from, because virtually all other sources out there use it(Encyclopedia, Tech manuals, novels, etc.). None of which are canon/accepted resources, I know, but I'm assuming all these varied sources didn't just make it up. 31dot (talk) 17:28, May 28, 2013 (UTC)
- Perhaps the Encyclopedia spelled it that way, and everyone (including us) followed. I have to admit, I really hope that we find the spelling we currently use somewhere, so that we don't have to move the article - but if we don't, the fact that everyone else uses a spelling with unknown origin should not stop us from using one that can be cited. -- Cid Highwind (talk) 17:46, May 28, 2013 (UTC)
I did provide a link to the script, which shows the variant spelling. Here is the link again - [[3]]. The image from "Drone" identifies this class as Romulan warbird.Throwback (talk) 18:02, May 28, 2013 (UTC)
- With "other spelling", I was referring to the one with 'e'. If we find that spelling in another script, or even with a better source (like an LCARS display), we should keep the article where it currently is. --Cid Highwind (talk) 18:27, May 28, 2013 (UTC)
The class name was mentioned only in "Tin Man". And, when there was a database image of it in the "Drone", it was identified as a Romulan Warbird, and, in Daniels' database, the class, seen from above, wasn't identified by name.Throwback (talk) 18:43, May 28, 2013 (UTC)
- If we don't have a canonical spelling and two different bg-spellings, we should probably rename to "Romulan Warbird (2360s)". Since all displays seem to identify this craft simply as Romulan Warbird like "Drone" and "The Defector". --Pseudohuman (talk) 23:02, May 28, 2013 (UTC)
There is no "if" 31dot. The class name is mentioned in "Tin Man". I watched the episode this day, which lead me to check the script and write about this issue.Throwback (talk) 00:11, May 29, 2013 (UTC)
- I agree that it is a valid canonical name, but the other spelling with "e" is found in the TNG writers guide for example, so that to me says that the spelling "a" in the script is more likely a simple typo. Since we cannot know for certain which is correct, I only suggest we don't use either one in the article name. I am not saying the class name is not canon. --Pseudohuman (talk) 00:28, May 29, 2013 (UTC)
What is the date of that writer's guide? Was it before or after "Tin Man"? Throwback (talk) 01:02, May 29, 2013 (UTC)
- After. I was referring to the Star Trek: The Next Generation Writers' Technical Manual Fourth Season Edition, that uses the spelling "D'Deridex". --Pseudohuman (talk) 07:24, May 29, 2013 (UTC)


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In the latest installment of Where's Waldo?, Microsoft MSFT -0.029218407596785977% Microsoft Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD68.43 -0.02 -0.029218407596785977% /Date(1495562244905-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7738640 P/E Ratio 30.31637168141593 Market Cap 528469237547.256 Dividend Yield 2.2768736772969422% Rev. per Employee 761693 More quote details and news » CEO Steve Ballmer opted not to participate in the company's fourth-quarter conference call with Wall Street's bean counters Thursday.
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Even Microsoft's Business Division, a relatively healthy part of the company's story, quarter after quarter, saw its sales crimped by consumers who put off purchases of new personal computers and thus of Microsoft Office, too.
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Good one Black Blade. Thank God I still have my bow and arrow.
this is why i use a AK57 uzi radar laser triple-barrel double-scoped heat-seeking shotgun.
Good one Black Blade. Thank God I still have my bow and arrow.
"Man needs but two things to survive alone in the woods. A blow up female doll and his trusty old AK-47" - Thomas Jefferson 1781
GREAT POST I enjoyed it very much
I like my various rifles and shotguns, BUT I will use my commercial rifle to pick em of at a safer distance. I dont want to start firing a hail of bullets from my AK to only get shot by the bad guys doing the same. One Shot One Kill! is my philosophy.
One interesting characteristic of AK fans is that they tend not to get too caught up in rifle and caliber wars. They'll go off into a True Believer tirade, then go off denigrating the AK, and the AK guys will just snigger and wander off...
way way back in my younger days my outfit had attached to it some of the more "merc" types.
they preferred the FN-FAL above all else. AK's and armilites be damned! only the "pu$$ys" carried them!
Back in the late '80s I ran a BBS. Someone organized some sysop meetings at a local steak house, where we got thrown out for rowdy behavior. Eventually it came out that most of us were gunheads as well as computer geeks, and we all got together for a shooting expedition. One guy - Dave - had a full-auto M-16 and a full-auto AK-47. I know he had an FAL, but I don't remember him bringing it that time. I had my MAC-11, and everyone else brought what they had.
My '55 Chevy had the biggest trunk, and sagged badly under the weight of arms even before it filled up with geeks. We headed off to the private deer camp we were to shoot at. For some reason it didn't strike me that "deer camp" and "paved road" might not be compatible; heck, most people I knew hunted deer with pickup trucks. I thought deer lived mostly on pavement... after the part where "then you turn off the dirt road" I lost part of the tailpipe, then broke a rear spring. Ah, well.
We'd all brought plenty of ammo, but Dave brought several cases of .223. Just a few boxes of 7.62x39; it was expensive and hard to get back then. My wife liked the M-16, and he kept handing her fresh magazines while she cut down a tree. Then she melted the handguard. Instead of getting mad, Dave said "Cool!" I don't know if it was original or aftermarket.
Anyway, I didn't get along with the M-16 very well. The proportions didn't match my fat Charlie Brown head and apelike arms, maybe. I laid it down and picked up the AK, which looked like a riveted and varnished dog turd next to the machined, forged aluminum goodness of the M-16. The AK felt like a toy, or something designed for a 9-year-old; it felt even smaller than it looked. But it felt *right*; there was only enough ammo for a couple of quick blats on rock'n'roll, the rest of the time it was just "see it - point it - shoot it." Yeah, you can talk about sight radius, MOA, and all that stuff, but for "minute of deer camp" I was tearing shit up.
I'm sure the M-16 was the more accurate of the two, but for "pick it up for the first time and shoot it", I thought the AK was the big winner. Though most people claimed they liked the M-16 better. Beats me...
Dave had also brought his full-auto M-14. The M-14 was a big, HEAVY mofo to heave up to your shoulder and shoot. I'd brought my '91 Mauser, and it kicked at lot harder than the Mauser. And on rock'n'roll... yeah, right. There was a damned good reason the BAR weighed 19 pounds, and all of its successors were designed to be fired from bipods or pintles. Aim? Just holding on was hard enough; it was like being on the wrong end of a jackhammer.
Someone had brought his current girlfriend, who was sulking in one of the cars with the windows up. Someone else dragged her out, fitted her with ear plugs *and* ear muffs - apparently she had sensitive ears - and someone else handed her a .38 with some wax bullets loaded over primers. (yeah, I know why people make such things, but why bring them to a psycho geek gunfest?). She went through a cylinder of those, and then some plinking ammo, and bit later she was shooting someone else's .44 Magnum with full power loads. And going "wheeeee!" every time she pulled the trigger. Last I heard, she had several pistols of her own...
I'd brought my "Mad Max" NFA shotgun. One of the guys shooting it got so excited he had a premature... er, discharge. Shot the end of his shoe off and turned some toes black and blue. We made "toe" jokes for months.
All in all, one of my more memorable shooting excursions.
It's just a crap shoot on what rifle is most suitable.
I know that a fa vz58 is simply incredible.
I have come to appreciate what a compact FAL para, with folding stock
can do.
In the end, it's how a piece of hardware is utilized.
Creative minds can turn a 1911 into a hailstorm of defensive fire.
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TRX I got a visual! Laughing so hard I got tears in me eye.
guess I am ok! I got almost one of everything mentioned except M-14
I have read several say 223 cause mags & ammo with be plentyful,
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Herald Rating:3/5
Address: 38 Barry's Point Rd, Takapuna
We came here because I'd had a decent soy latte here while waiting for the car to be groomed down the road and was keen to have another look at the Federation prints and framed butterflies on the wall.
Parking was available in one of two parks right outside, or in the carpark of Laundromat clothing boutique (also owned by the Federation guys), next door.
We walked in and immediately thought it was a cool, bright space, with artfully mismatched furniture, quirky coffee mugs and a relaxed, pop-kitsch ambience.
The most unusual thing on the menu is the coronation chicken foldover - sweet and spicy ($6.50), from the cabinet. Laundromat doesn't do cooked brunches but has a small selection of pies, rolls, salads and sweets.
We ordered the poppy seed bagel with mushrooms and cream cheese ($6.50) and the ham bun with caramelised onion ($6.50).
Both had tasty fillings but after we were asked if we'd like them toasted, they came back chewy, as though they'd been zapped in the microwave. We also took away a simple but yummy pear and ginger cake and a lemon tart (both $4.50) and asked for a slice of the bacon and egg pie ($5).
It wasn't until we got home we realised it wasn't in the bag.
The service was welcoming and chatty from the two young guys behind the counter. The forgotten order was disappointing though.
The coffee was smooth, with beans by Supreme.
We recommend if you come here, give yourself time to browse and to pop into the concept store next door.
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Sorry- I had this going in a different thread and then realized this is where I should have asked.
As I stated in another current thread, I was given a lot of unassembled/unused wood frames. The bottom bars are what I think is called a slotted bottom bar. I don't plan on using these because I will be using plasticell foundation, and I am guessing the foundation would just fall right through the bottom bar. The top bars are the wedge style. What do/did beekeepers use this kind of bottom bar for? Since I was given about 240 of them, should I try to sell them? Thanks, juzzerbee.


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"But, most important, despite its bulk, the Porsche begins life as a sport sedan. BMW's M Division was saddled with the unenviable task of teaching a pig ballet. They did good, but for the purposes of this comparison, not good enough.""Here's my theory: When BMW made the decision to share F10 components with the larger 7 Series, dumpy 5 Series Gran Turismo, and the orca-like Rolls-Royce Ghost, it screwed up. Because of the larger platform siblings, the parts in every 5 Series are heavier -- therefore, more dynamically compromised -- than they should have been. BMW, instead of toeing its well-worn Ultimate Driving Machine line, erred on the side of luxury. As a result, the fifth-generation M5 just isn't the super sedan we all expected it to be. Which brings up another point: I really like the new M5. Granted, it's not a very good M vehicle, but it is an outstanding long-haul luxury yacht. Should you ever be faced with a several-hundred-mile journey, you'd be very pleased to be at the helm of the F10 M5. Just stay off the back roads."
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Par for the course with the new M cars. Let's hope they don't butcher the M3/M4. M4....that just sounds stupid...
hey...BMW engineers, its time for Seppuku.
The GS has better steering than the 5-Series.
Frisky_Dingo:Par for the course with the new M cars. Let's hope they don't butcher the M3/M4. M4....that just sounds stupid...They will, rich people will eat up the 4-Series.


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Established in 1965, HAWS assists over 6,000 animals and welcomes more than 31,000 human visitors annually. As an "open admissions" shelter we lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for all animals in need, regardless of age, health or temperament. HAWS is a non-profit, entirely donor-fund organization with an active humane education program, and both wildlife and companion animal rescue services for Waukesha County.
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Bright Apartment for 6 in a Quiet Area of Warsaw
Size60 m²
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- Family/child friendly
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|Storczykowa, 04-540 Warszawa, Poland
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The apartment consists of living room combined with dining room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom with toilet and bath. The bedroom has two single beds 80/200 cm, and in the living room 2 sofa beds 120/200 cm. The apartment is available free online. Valet Parking is available at the building. Parking is not secure but it is true is closed. There is also a small garden.
Bus stop 600 meters
The National Stadium 7 km
Railway Station (Warsaw East) 6 km
Railway Station (Warsaw Central) 10 km
Palace of Culture and Science, 10 km
Old Town 10 km
Airport 19 km
MT Poland Exhibition Hall 1.5 km
Anin Cardiology Hospital 2.9 kilometer
Department BIOS 4.2 kilometer
Child Health Centre 5.1 kilometer
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The apartment is very nice, clean, light and warm, no noisy neighbours It is situated not far from the center so we could reach all the sightseeings not only by a private car but also by the public transport. Our vacation was perfect and our stay at this comfortable apartment was one of the points that made it so good.
Schönes, sauberes Apartment in einem ruhigen Vorort von Warschau.
Die Buchung, Absprachen und Anreise problemlos. Parkplatz auf dem Grundstück.
Von der Bushaltestelle in ca. 500 Metern fährt alle 10 Minuten ein Bus in die Innenstadt.
WLAN etwas instabil und schwaches Signal (aber fährt man dafür nach Warschau?).
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Great apartment
The apartment itself is nothing special but suited our needs and had everything we needed for our short vacation in Warsaw. However it is located very good, only a few minutes by foot from the palace of culture and science and also from the old town. The host was friendly and very patient with us arriving way too late due to the heavy traffic. All in all we enjoyed staying here. :-)
Small but efficiënt appartment on a great location! Every place of interest: old town, Stalin tower, remains of Ghetto etc in walking distance.
Supermarkt and daily market around the corner.
It can be quote warm, the building is from the 70s.
Contact with the owner perfect.
It was very cold in warsaw but also very nice days. The apartement is fine and about 15 minutes to go from the warszaw centralna. It's a good starting point to walk trough the city. The communication with Jerzy was really good and so wasn't it a problem to come a littel later than we agreeded. Thank you.
The apartment was very comfortable in the financial district near the metro stop.
We will arrive by car and the gps don't recognize the name of the Street because it was a private Street so we fineshed 15 km to the centre of Warsaw. I suggest the owner to put also the name of the maine Street. For the rest everithing was perfect and i really will suggest to my friends and collegues!!
Super hosts, Take heed always privacy.The room is very clean and not far from shops, Kaufland is also wrong!
Super Gastgeber!Achtet immer auf Privatsphäre.Das Zimmer ist sehr sauber und nicht weit weg von Geschäften,Kaufland ist auch daneben!
We liked it very well! Thank you! Very clean! Jerzy is very friendly and always helpful! I can only recommend!
Hat uns ganz gut gefallen!Danke schön!Sehr sauber!Jerzy ist sehr freundlich und immer hilfsbereit!Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen!
The apartment is 10 minutes walk from the historic center and the Palace of Culture. It is next to a park and close to metro and tram. The building is not it beautiful, is a typical building of Poland in the same apartment there 1000, Soviet style, but for two people is comfortable. The host is friendly and speak English correctly.
El apartamento se encuentra a 10 minutos andando del centro histórico y del palacio de cultura. Está junto a un parque y cercano a paradas de metro y tranvía. El edificio no es que sea bonito, es el típico edificio de Polonia en el que hay 1000 apartamento iguales, estilo soviético, pero para 2 personas es cómodo. El anfitrión es amable y habla inglés correctamente.
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#1 Sun 04 Mar 07 10:19am
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- Member since Mon 20 Nov 06
Hello all,
after reading numerous posts over at the school dinners thread i have seen excuses from left, right and center. one that has stood out, not just from here, but from different other places is from some parents who claim they don't have time to prepare healthy homemade meals for their family becoz of the daily grind... so i have been thinkin about compiling healthy, homemade recipes that suite younger kids, where you can find most ingredients in the cupboard or can subsitute them for other ingredients. it would also include tips about reducing childhood obesity as well as gettin younger kids in the kitchen and eatin what is cooked.
maybe down the track, i would have it published (this atm, is just a dream... i know it may not happen, lol) and i would donate all profits to a childrens charity, but as i said, this is just a dream at the moment.
so can i ask your thoughts on this, and also, can i ask for some homemade recipes that you guys cook up for your family?
lots of love,
#2 Sun 04 Mar 07 10:53am
- Forum champ Occupation Registered nurse
- From Australia
- Member since Thu 24 Jun 04
Re: EASY HOMEMADE FAVOURITES
I have plenty of time to cook, I just dont have the energy
Anyhow here is a salad recipe I used to make while I was studying. Some of the fussier kids may not eat it, but you never know. Quantities are up to you.
Mixed warm salad
Cos lettuce
Peeled waxy potatoes, cubed (can leave skin on if u like)
Onion, sliced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Avocado, cubed
Small amount of low fat cheese, cubed or shaved parmesan
Kalamata olives (optional)
Short cut bacon (fat removed), diced
Par boil potatoes in salted water until just tender. Spray a non stick pan with olive oil spray and throw in potatoes. Season. Slowly saute until crisp on the outside. Meanwhile, in a smaller pan, saute bacon until almost crisp. Set aside. Saute onion and almost caramelised. Combine all ingredients and serve with grilled stuffed chicken breast.
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Re: EASY HOMEMADE FAVOURITES
There is a cookbook published by the australian's womens weekly called "kids cooking" ...and i think there is a new one out too - it/they are books for kids on how to cook without being full of silly cartoons and primary colours.
When Jamie was here in australia he did an interview with Andrew Denton (i think) and was talking about the way people eat and that women going to work and not being replaced by someone at home has reduced the quality of the food kids eat because both parents are very tired.
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Axelrod: We got robbed on Olympics because of "politics"
posted at 12:44 pm on October 2, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
The ultimate irony in sour grapes since the French lost a wine contest in the mid-1970s to California. What White House has ever indulged in more elbow-throwing for its pet causes than the Obama White House, after all? Just this week, we heard from a Democratic challenger in the Colorado primary that revealed an attempt to buy him out of the race with a position at USAID. Complaining about politics from this White House is like the Yankees griping about being put at a disadvantage from the free-agent system.
And yet, here we have David Axelrod, attempting to recover from the dumbest political gaffe of the administration by blaming the very international politics Barack Obama tried to exploit:
Top White House adviser David Axelrod says "politics" played a key role in the International Olympic Committee's decision to reject President Obama's appeal in support of Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics.
In an interview moments ago on CNN, Axelrod said, "I don't view this as a repudiation of the president or the first lady. I think that there are politics everywhere, and there were politics inside that room." Axelrod said that a former head of the IOC was leading Madrid's effort for the games, and others involved in other Olympic bids also had connections with the IOC. "As with any process like this, there are all kinds of crosscurrents in the room, there are relationships," Axelrod said.
Asked for details, Axelrod said, "I'm not suggesting anything nefarious…I'm not suggesting anything untoward happened. There are politics around every process, and there were here as well…There were relationships that paid off for some of the other cities."
Why did Obama go to Copenhagen in the first place? He and his staff thought that he could use his supposedly tremendous international popularity to bully the IOC into picking Chicago. Now they're complaining that the IOC had other politics to consider, and that somehow that was unfair.
Boo fricking hoo.
Why did the White House put the prestige of the American presidency on the line for the 2016 Olympiads in the first place? Even Al Gore seemed taken aback by that earlier this week, and warned that Obama had better not come back empty-handed, lest he look like a fool. They seem to have an inordinately high opinion of their own influence on world leaders and organizations, and Obama apparently has no one to whisper Sic transit gloria in his ear when he embarks on these triumphs.
In short, this debacle closely resembles Greek warnings about the crippling nature of hubris. What an embarrassment.
Update (AP): Here's more spin this afternoon from Axelrod, mindlessly droning, as he must, that of course The One would needlessly stake his international political celebrity on this humiliating clusterfark all over again if he had to.
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By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media
Ocala, FL- Night of a Thousands was upon Bubba Raceway Park for the first time in 2013 with the Bubba Army Late Models, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, Rent-N-Roll Gladiators, and the Florida Mini Sprints. Fans were treated to some intense racing because some drivers will do anything for $1000.
The Florida Mini Sprints opened the night up with Rhea Lynne Moss on point. Moss led through a few 1-car cautions before being overtaken on lap 9 by John Kahl. Kahl led just 1 lap as Nick Snyder jumped to the point. Moss's night ended in the pits as did Kahl's after both ran strong early on. Snyder held on through 2 restarts and led the final 10 circuits to pick up his 1st win at Bubba Raceway Park. Eddie Moss, Jr. finished 2nd, Gavin Thomas was 3rd, David Hall drove to 4th, and "Hollywood" Scott Kreuger rounded out the top 5.
1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stock action kicked off after that and "One Shot" Mike Tovet stole the early lead. That lead was shortlived as Bubba Durbin got around him and held on through a coupld of minor cautions for debris and a solo spin by Brandon Tillander. On the 9th lap, after a restart, Tovet got back around Durbin and began to pull away. After a lap 14 caution for Kyle Gaulard and Chuck Cessna there was a major pile-up on the backstretch. Jonathan Appleby went around while in a feisty battle with James Erickson. Appleby was then T-boned by the innocent Eddie Kilbury, Jr. Thankfully both drivers were okay but the cars weren't so lucky. The drivers got the hint and went 6 caution-free laps to end the race. Tovet held on in his Fastech #1 while Durbin could only finish 2nd. Chad Scranton finished a quiet 3rd with James Erickson and Mike Stalnaker the top 5.
Darrell Padgett jumped to the top of the pylon right away in Bubba Army Late Model action with Rich Pratt and Tyler Ivey in tow. Billy Holmes slowed action on lap 1 when he looped his #7 before Richard Ferry's flat tire did the same on lap 9. The restart for Ferry's troubles allowed Adam Higginbotham to steal 3rd and he even took 2nd after Bryan Bernhardt's tire failed him. Dalton Meyers lost a tire on lap 15 and that gave Ivey his shot to get back around Higginbotham- he used it perfectly and, after the caution for John Koller and Tyler Clem, got back to 3rd. The final caution flew for Richard Ferry and John Koller as they looped their racecars in turn 4 with just 3 to go. "The DeRailer" Darrell Padgett couldn't be stopped as his #46P was on a rail right into Coors Light Winner's Circle. Rich Pratt and Tyler Ivey completed the podium while Higginbotham and Jeff Mathews completed the top 5.
The Rent-N-Roll Gladiators closed Night of a Thousands with a 15-lapper. Josh Fincher started on pole and led the first 3 laps before Stephen Frankland made us get the anthem ready for The Queen. Frankland led until lap 6 when Art Souther got around him; Souther led through a few cautions for Roy Taylor, Kody Fisher, and Hayden McCormick but lost the lead to Jonathan Green with just 2-to-go. Green took the win and the cash away from Souther in a great battle between the 2 drivers while Robert Gullett found himself in 3rd. Stephen Frankland finished 4th and Brett Calogne finished in 5th.
Next week we have our first NeSmith Weekly Racing Series race for the Crate Late Models. They will be joined hy the E-Mods, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators. For more info please visit www.bubbaracewaypark.com or call us at 352-622-9400!
Bubba Raceway Park Results (3/30/13)
Bubba Army Late Models
1- 46P Darrell Padgett
2- 0 Rich Pratt
3- 47 Tyler Ivey
4- 20 Adam Higginbotham
5- 33 Jeff Mathews
6- B69 Bryan Bernhardt
7- 1* John Koller
8- 25 Dalton Meyers
9- 14 Tyler Clem
10- Z Tim Zackery
11- 7 Billy Holmes
12- 17 Richard Ferry
SCR- 15 Evan Becton
1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks
1- 1 Mike Tovet
2- 12 Bubba Durbin
3- 27 Chad Scranton
4- 16 James Erickson
5- 9 Mike Stalnaker
6- 55 Joey Durbin
7- 6 Tony Campbell
8- 46 Jeffrey Smith
9- 73 Brandon Tillander
10- 13 William Gillam
11- 66 Harold Erickson
12- 85 Chuck Cessna
13- 7 James Copen
14- 23 Tom Bassett
15- 12 Jim Leconte
16- 17 Eddie Kilbury, Jr.
17- 54 John Florkowski
18- 71 Ricky Kilbury
19- 69A Jonathan Appleby
20- 19 Kyle Gaulard
SCR- 33 Melvin Fockler
SCR- 28 Brandon Elwood
Rent-N-Roll Gladiators
1- 31 Jonathan Green
2- 21 Art Souther
3- 2 Robert Gullett
4- 7UK Stephen Frankland
5- 09X Brett Calogne
6- 9 Hayden McCormick
7- 11 Dave Ladrie
8- 88 Josh Fincher
9- 83 Kody Fisher
10- 18 Roy Taylor
11- 31 Jerry Taylor
SCR- 81 Steve Johnson
SCR- 87 Kyle Moore
Florida Mini Sprints Association
1- 116 Nick Snyder
2- 8 Eddie Moss, Jr.
3- 7 Gavin Thomas
4- 67 David Hall
5- 81 Scott Kreuger
6- 29 Connor Borah
7- 18 Jody McKenzie
8- 04 Paige Moss
9- 71 Austin Craddock
10- 68 Dirk Miller
11- 13T Tiny Sinquefield
12- 3D Tyler Clem
13- 9 Sean Babcock
14- 14 Scott Barberis
15- 14K Kat Thomas
16- 3S Robert Snyder
17- 24 Ken Penta
18- 13 John Kahl
19- 44 John Moss
20- 23 Rhea Lynne Moss
21- 39 Chase Cabre
22- 56JR Sheldon Kinser, Jr.
23- 30 John Crowder
24- 23D Dylan Colding
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This is an old story. Variations have been in the news periodically since Baldacci took office five years ago, and the story goes back a lot further. But there's a part of this tale that's almost never told. Budget shortfalls are not caused just by drops in sales- and income-tax revenues. Deficits also result from what most people call tax breaks. The state's tax bureau, Maine Revenue Services, uses the bureaucratic term "tax expenditures." A dictionary definition of a tax break is "a special tax benefit given to promote specific economic or social objectives." Commonly, tax breaks come in the form of sales-tax exemptions or tax "credits" — that is, deductions from a company's or individual's income tax. Tax breaks are drains on the treasury, and they are growing.
Last year, to zero fanfare, Revenue Services published a 265-page book, a gripping page-turner for policy wonks called Maine State Tax Expenditure Report 2008-2009. The book itemizes every tax break in the state tax code on its own page, showing how much revenue it costs the state. The grand-total hit comes to more than $3 billion annually, an amount roughly equal to the state's General Fund expenditures. If all these tax breaks were eliminated, Maine's income and sales tax rates could be cut in half without having an impact on services. (To see the report, go to www.maine.gov/revenue/research/homepage.htm).
Some tax breaks have been created to assist poor and working-class people — sales-tax exemptions on food, for example — but about half benefit corporations and wealthy people (see "Who Benefits?"). Given a Legislature dominated by special-interest lobbyists, this is not surprising. But the more taxes the rich and the corporations don't pay, the more everybody else covers, making a mockery of the long-established principle that people and companies should be assessed taxes based on their ability to pay.
Both Republicans and Democrats fall over each other to dole out tax breaks for business. The corporations and their executives contribute heavily to political campaigns and parties. They also play hardball: give us the money, they say to politicians, or we'll shut our factory or not build in Maine. Academic studies refute the argument that taxes are a crucial consideration when a business decides where to locate or when to expand a plant. And state government makes little effort to tally the number of jobs actually created or retained thanks to tax breaks. Regardless, when Baldacci signed the tax-break bill discussed in the "Corporate Welfare State" story below, he promised: "This bill will generate jobs, for Maine businesses big and small." As Michael Allen, the state's chief tax economist, says, "Generally, we have the viewpoint of the business community" when it comes to evidence that tax breaks create jobs.
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'First movers' will be positioned to extract the most value from the acquisition of generation infrastructure.
When it comes to the current climate for generation asset sales, a wide bid/ask spread has developed between the buyers' offer prices and sellers' target sales prices. We have dubbed this bid/ask spread the "distressed asset gap." Sellers are looking to maximize the liquidity generated from asset disposals, while opportunistic buyers are looking to capitalize on industry dislocation to acquire assets for a fraction of their original build or financing costs. Until this gap closes, transactions will not be widespread.
To gain an understanding of why there have been few sales or purchases of distressed assets, it is important to understand the perspective of each of the parties involved in this process and how the distressed asset gap was created.
Despite highly leveraged balance sheets and poor liquidity positions, many independent power producers (IPPs) are reluctant sellers in the current depressed power market environment. These companies believe that the prices being bid for their assets reflect a temporary undervaluation of assets that have useful lives of several decades. These assets, they believe, should not be relinquished for bargain basement prices due to a sharp, temporary decline in power markets.
There generally are two classes of sellers in the market. In the first and healthiest category are the IPPs still in control of their own destiny and engaged in an orderly auction process. These companies have the larger liquidity cushion and some ability, although limited, to time the market (i.e. to wait for a price that, in their view, is more reflective of the intrinsic value of the asset.)
In the second category are the IPPs with senior lenders and bondholders (as a result of both technical and substantive defaults by the borrower) leading an involuntary restructuring. In the cases where creditors are in control of the asset disposal process there is a growing awareness that a messy and chaotic liquidation of billions of dollars of assets is not in the interest of either the IPPs or creditors.
Those IPPs that retain some measure of control over their destiny and therefore remain reluctant sellers believe that tomorrow is likely to be better than today. The only question is, when will tomorrow come?
For most of these companies, only the sale of the best and most valuable assets will generate enough cash flow to materially improve their liquidity position and de-leverage their balance sheets to more prudent levels, but if these companies are going to have any chance of remaining viable independent entities, these are precisely the assets they need to hold on to. Consequently, these IPPs have tried to defer the sale of their crown jewels and have focused on selling their more marginal assets that have been of little interest to potential acquirers.
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The lenders that have funded the explosion in IPP capacity have found themselves caught in a classic maturity mismatch-long-lived assets were funded with short-term financial structures. Most distressed assets were financed with highly leveraged three- to seven-year
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'First movers' will be positioned to extract the most value from the acquisition of generation infrastructure.
'First movers' will be positioned to extract the most value from the acquisition of generation infrastructure.


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Woman killed in crash on Highway 115
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. - A woman has died after crashing her car on Highway 115 near Florence, according to state troopers.
Investigators said the the woman was driving a 2005 Saturn sedan when she lost control of the car and drove off the road and into a ravine.
Officials said she was the only person in the car and she died on scene.
State Patrol was notified of the crash at about 11:00 a.m. Sunday.
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Whenever you go to the movie theaters and they say that the reason they have high concession prices is because that's the only way they make money, it's bull shite. Most big chains get at least 40% of the ticket price back.
The studio gets all the ticket sales from the first two weeks of a film's release, then the theater gets increasing percentages every following week.
" On August 29, 2012, the film opened at #17 at the box office to $102,564 in 2,160 theaters, with a per-theater average of $47. To put that in perspective, if each location played Oogieloves five times a day on one screen at an average ticket price of $7, that would translate to fewer than two people per showing", according to Box Office Mojo.
think they should have kept the original name of the book (A Princess of Mars)
quote:Several times I'd look at my watch wondering when it would end, then the next second I'd be thinking "this scene is pretty cool", then a minute or two later I'd be looking at my watch again. Waste of time and money IMO.
cloud atlas was a joke. it was ok to watch, it just had no point.
The original name of the movie was John Carter of Mars but they changed because movies with Mars in the title have a bad history. No one knew who the hell John Carter was so that hurt it too.
Deeds was entertaining. Bit of a ripoff of a foreign film called The Raid (cops assaulting a high ruse controlled by drug dealers).
Doom didn't just kind of sucked. That shite was terrible.
Straight from the studio's mouth and to my keyboard
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and movie studios never tell the truth about trivial matters.
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Child Protection at M'Lop Tapang
Growing numbers of poor, vulnerable street children and a strong sense of legal impunity continue to attract sex predators to Sihanoukville. Given the precarious situations in which they live and work, unsupervised street children in Sihanoukville are at extremely high risk of sexual exploitation.
M'Lop Tapang focuses largely on prevention, helping children and their families to understand the very real dangers that exist and how they can best keep themselves safe from harm. Ti, our Child Protection team leader and his 3 fellow social workers, work very closely with vulnerable children and families in the community – working to educate them on the methods used by sex predators, particularly when trying to endear themselves to a family or a community. Using specially designed games, DVDs and art activities, the team is also able to reach a wide audience of younger children who are naive to the risks they face every day working in Sihanoukville's streets.
M'Lop Tapang's full-time counsellor works with victims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Allowing abused children to express their mixed emotions of grief, anger and fear in a safe environment is a vital component in their healing process.
Although M'Lop Tapang does not carry out investigations or legal procedures, we continue to support victims and their families if they decide to take legal action against perpetrators, ensuring that each child is treated with dignity and respect at all times. M'Lop Tapang works in close partnership with Action Pour Les Enfants (APLE), an investigating organisation which offers legal advice and support to child victims of sexual abuse.
M'Lop Tapang is proud to have joined Friends International in their ChildSafe program. ChildSafe takes a positive approach towards protecting the children of Cambodia. It is essentially a child protection network embedded within the local community, helping to keep children safe from all forms of abuse.
The ChildSafe project builds a network of key community members who are trained to look out for suspicious situations and help protect local children from all dangerous situations - from sexual abuse to road traffic accidents. Network members include people who are in jobs or positions that allow them, by developing new attitudes and adopting new behaviours, to improve the safety of children:
motorcycle taxi drivers (motodops) & tuk-tuk drivers
hotel & guesthouse personnel
internet cafe employees
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communities/areas where street children live and spend a great deal of their time
tourists and non-locals
ChildSafe's philosophy is 'Good clients, Good business'. M'Lop Tapang aims to prove that child protection can benefit everyone – the program allows trained and certified ChildSafe members to gain financially from their responsible behaviour. Members are essentially acting as volunteer social workers and deserve to be rewarded for their service in the form of increased business.
This program has already succeeded in making Sihanoukville a more hostile environment for travelling sex offenders and Cambodian perpetrators. ChildSafe ensures that there is a 24-hour presence of well informed, trained, and caring community members looking out for the safety and protection of their children. Children can also call M'Lop Tapang's Child Protection Hotline at any time of day or night, 7 days a week. In any given situation, the chain of information sharing is immediately activated and the Child Protection Team is able to decide whether further investigations or involvement of the local police is required.
M'Lop Tapang has officially been part of the ChildSafe program since August 2006. There are now 80 members who can be seen around town with their ChildSafe logo and ID cards. Please seek them out and encourage them to continue their good work. Be a responsible tourist AND feel good about yourself! You can make a difference to the safety and wellbeing of Cambodian children.
Youth Protection Network
Taking a proactive approach to child protection, we have developed a youth network of around 30 children at risk between the ages of 12 and 16, who work selling fruit and handicrafts to tourists on Sihanoukville's public beaches. Meeting daily with this network allows our Child Protection Team to access a constant flow of information related to potential abusers and their contact with children.
Peer educators are provided with regular training sessions on child protection at the main centre and participate in peer discussion groups every month. They are also taken on various educational and recreational day trips. The team is taught how to look out for dangerous situations, given detailed information about grooming techniques used by paedophiles, and educated on the offenders' perspective, enabling them to protect themselves more effectively.
This network is not only empowered to look after themselves, but their friends as well – the team has reached over 100 children who come into close contact with tourists, passing on information they have learnt and making sure they are aware of available services. Kids know to phone Ti and the Child Protection Team if they witness any suspicious behaviour and have built up a solid relationship of trust with our social workers.


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I have been thinking about a quicker way to process honey with the crush and strain method. Does anyone collecting the whole comb ever use a mechanical method to help separate the honey from the wax? I was thinking a fruit press would work well if you go slow to allow the honey time to exit the press and flow out. Quick Internet search indicates there are stainless steel presses available. Anyone out there have experience? Good or bad?
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Conceptualized and designed to mirror the success of existing Light Group venues, Haze Nightclub is a dramatic 25,500-square-foot cutting-edge space in where guests will be challenged to question their sense of perception and reality. Haze nightclub features over sized hanging props over the entryway, drawing guests to a grand central staircase which transports them to the mezzanine level where one can enjoy a birds-eye view of the action down below. The main dance floor, filled with beats from the world's best DJs, is home to 100 square feet of interactive projection screens on a performance structure where impromptu surprise acts by world-renowned artists will take place. Suede walls and plush surfaces speckle the weaving interior of this nightlife destination boasting a unique 70-foot wall of lights that incorporates the latest in technology. Haze's revolutionizing sound system, designed by Avalon Sound, is the first audio system in the world to utilize the latest in sound technology that will create a music environment unlike anything Las Vegas has seen. Full color laser shows add to the sensory experience, creating a nightlife mecca that will raise the standards of nightclubs around the world.
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C'est magnifique. That thing looks pretty solid. I like the appearance. Very rugged looking! Bonne chance, mon ami!
Thanks for Morpheus 1977! It's not my bucket! Mine is only some shemes on paper and will be built... err... later!
Am I mistaken, or was that visor pop riveted in place? I kinda like the look of that, and I wouldn't have to deal with the darned epoxy, hot glue or any other messy stuff. Definitely something to consider. I could easily have my visor in place in mere moments rather than continuing to "put off" setting my visor because I'm afraid I'll mess it up badly. Just a bit of smeared Goop can pretty much make a visor one will never see out of very well again. Now, to find my rivets and pop rivet gun...
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Coldplay LIVE at Wembley Stadium in London in June 2016. Book your tickets for the concert with Coldplay in London here.
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- If the concert is postponed to another date, your tickets will be valid for the new concert on the new date, and no refund is provided. If you cannot attend the new concert date, then we will do our best to help selling your tickets to other clients, but we cannot give any guarantee that we succeed in re-selling your tickets.
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#11 Thu 04 Oct 12 9:20pm
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Westy thats just not enough proving.
1st prove takes at least an hour maybe 2 depends on room temperature, then knock back, knead a few times then shape, leave to rest for half an hour then bake once it has risen again.
Good bread takes a bit of practise and getting to know the dough. There are some very good bread books to be had, the river cottage is one.
Do please let us know how you get on and
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#12 Fri 05 Oct 12 3:48pm
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I would think its down to the knee ding and proving . Thee is also quote a lot of salt in the recipe .
Cut down the salt to 1 teaspoon full then gradually as you gat used to less salt in the bread cut it down further.
We use a tablespoon of sunflower oil in the bread that we make . ( for a large loaf ) .
Bread dough is also very susceptible to atmospheric conditions as a result it sometimes does not rise fully.
Try this ... Make the dough and knead it really well , it needs to be smooth and will spring back if you press it , also if you hold up the dough gravity should stretch it rather than it breaking .
Put it in a bowling the side in a coolish place and prove it overnight .
In the morning , knock it back , share it and leave it for a second rise .
I am sure this will help.
Also the water you add should be warm and not hot , you might have it a little too hot. You might have it a little too warm .
Another thing .. I presume it's the fast action yeast sachet you are using .. Mix this into the flour . Separately from the salt . Then add the other ingredients .
If its a sachet of normal dried yeast rather than fast action you might need to activate it first in a separate bowl ,using the water and some flour. ( can't remember but I think you add the sugar also to this starter ) this can be done the evening before you make the bread . And cuts down a bit on the rising time .
Some of the contestants on the "great British bale off " did this . There was an episode on breads a couple of weeks ago (might still be on NBC iplayer
#13 Fri 05 Oct 12 10:35pm
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'knee ding and proving' sounds like a new groove
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Hi kye. The loaf I made yesterday was much lighter. Thank you.
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|R. Leopoldo Miguez, 22060-020 Rio de Janeiro, ブラジル
This one bedroom apartment is only 370 meters from the sand of Copacabana beach. This is great for a couple or a small group of three people looking for have a good time in the marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro. It's perfectly located, Copacabana neighborhood has everything you may need for a perfect stay in Rio de Janeiro: beach, restaurants, stores, supermarkets, banks, cinema, travel agencies (for tours), laundry services, etc..
It's a residential building located on a quiet street with no bus traffic. The apartment is located, near bus stops and a metro station. Taxis are always nearby. Public transportation is great; you can go wherever you want.
The apartment was renovated a few months ago, with all electrical and hydraulic installations changed.
There is an equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, electric skillet, hot plate, toaster etc.
The bedroom has one full-size bed, LCD TV with a package of sattelite channels including various European channels, air conditioning, and closet. Bed and bath linen included.
In the living room you are going to find a ceiling fan and a small sofa, which opens up to two single mattresses.
The optional hammock can be used in the bedroom or the living room.
Internet Wifi is available for internet access, but you need to bring your own mobile device(s).
If you are looking for a cozy, clean apartment, where you can relax and recharge your batteries after a long day of sightseeing or at the beach, this is your place.
Check-in and check-out times are flexible, if there isn't another check-in or check-out in the same day.
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Check-in and check-out times are flexible, if there isn't another check-in or check-out in the same day.
If you do not inform us the approximate time of your check-in and check out, we will assume that the check-in will be after to 2PM and the check out before 11AM. In this case we will be accepting reservations at the same day of your check in/out based on this assumption.
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10/10- Bob and Angelica were great hosts and gave us all the information required for enjoying our stay in Rio. The apartment is in a great location, and equipped for a perfect base. Would not hesitate to stay here again if ever in Rio
This accommodation is clean, cool, located in a nice street and within walking distance from Copacabana beach, shops and public transport.Bob and Angelica are very hospitable and helpful. They provide all the necessary information about Rio and its attractions. The communication was great and Bob is always ready to help. We had a great time in Rio, thank you Bob and Angelique en (i hope) see you again! greetings Maham from Almere ;)
This apartment ticks all the Copacabana boxes! Close to the sea but off the main drag so it is quiet no traffic noise, safe location and close to great cafés, supermarket and clothes shopping too. It was immaculate with fresh towels, maps a local phone and water and beer waiting for us when we arrived, thank you Bob! Bob was a fab host sending us links to Rio websites and welcoming us on arrival, he even helped us with our copious luggage. All in all a lovely haven in hot hectic Copacabana.
I enjoyed a delightful stay in Rio in what was, indeed, a perfect location in the Copacabana section of town. The apartment was clean and simply furnished, with Internet and cable access. Electric adapters available for both US and Brazil current.
Bob and Angie are hospitable hosts and will help you to the extent possible if needed. The purpose of my visit was a conference which took place at the Marriott, six blocks away. It was easy to move back and forth between the two locations and enjoy the local life as well as the neutral business venue. Suggestion: bring your own tablet, mini, or laptop, and if you have naturally curly hair, give up the notion that it will ever stay straight in this humid, beautiful, very special city.
We recommand Bob and Angelica as host as we enjoyed a wonderful stay in their apartment. They were very friendly, well organized and helpful. The apartment was very nice, clean and well located. It was just perfect! Thanks for everything...
Bob and Angelica are great hosts. Speak good english and are very helpfull. The location of the apartment is very good. Near Copacabana and ipanema.
This is a perfect stay if your looking for a clean, comfy, homely and private space to chill out during your stay in Rio. Located perfectly close to the Copacabana beach and a pleasant walk to Ipanema. The apartment is also close to supermarkets in a safe area with secured doors. It's very clean, modern and well equipped with all that you need during a holiday. Bob and Angelica are perfect hosts who have been of great assistance right from theme of our booking. We shared the purpose of our visit and general interests with Bob and when we arrived at the apartment, all the information we needed was there for us. Bob was very helpful and flexible with the check out times to meet our needs. Loved Rio- loved where we stayed and we highly recommend this to anyone looking for a 1 bed room apartment
Exceptional hosts who think of everything to make your stay comfortable. Communication was excellent and the apartment was very well maintained, clean, cool and in a convenient location. I would highly recommend this apartment and any other that Bob and Angelica may host. Thank you Bob and Angelica for helping to make our Rio experience a good one.
What a fantastic flat, in a fantastic area, owned by a fantastic couple. We couldn't have felt more welcome, or be in a better area to explore the delights of Rio. If it hadn't been for Bob and Angelica's local guide and accompanying maps however we would have looked like bumbling tourists, but with it we we felt like true Carioca's!!!
We could not have asked for anymore
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Discover a new side of Dubai each time you visit. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat visitor, you'll find plenty of exciting things to see and do. Soak up the year-round sunshine while you explore this glittering metropolis.
Explore the traditional souqs in Deira, whose intoxicating smells and sensational stalls are a sight to behold – shimmering gold and spices piled high. Don't miss a trip to the spectacular Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, before heading across to the luxurious Jumeriah Palm neighbourhood. Dine on mouth-watering cuisine at international restaurants and sip cocktails as the sun goes down. Adventurous travellers should head into the desert to live like a Bedouin. Book flights to Dubai now to enjoy an awe-inspiring city break.
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Dubai's weekend begins on Friday, and brunch is more than just a meal between breakfast and lunch, it has become a cultural tradition. Much like breakfast in New York or a Sunday roast across the UK, brunch in Dubai is where friends meet, chat and gorge themselves – and in Dubai, the more extravagant the better.
Dubai should be another word for luxury, they are so intertwined. You can stay at some of the world's most lavish hotels, like the award-winning Burj Al Arab, whose architecture resembles a billowing sail. Glamorous shoppers can pick up this season's latest fashions before dining in signature restaurants of celebrity chefs. Sail down the creek on a dhow, whilst you enjoy a romantic dinner under the twinkling stars. Sit back and relax at a stunning spa, play golf on championship-level courses, or just sip cocktails on the beach – Dubai has it all.
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I want one of those turtles. They're so cute!
Trip Start Mar 31, 2010
109Trip End Mar 31, 2011
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Sipadan Island rises directly out of the sea bed, so it has shallow coral reef surrounding it to about 50 metres off the shore, then a wall dropping straight down 600m. This makes for an amazing spectrum of every shade of blue visible as you look up and down and a very real sense of vastness looking down and out to sea. It also means there are sharks, loads of barracuda ( in a 'bait ball'), turtles, eels, tuna, parrotfish as well as the whole range of small and colourful tropical fish, all of which we saw pretty much every time we went out.