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|Fairlawn Mansions, SE145PL London, イギリス
The flat is 200 meters from New Cross Gate Station, which gives you access to the Overground and the mainline railway (Note: the Overground is connected to the tube/underground - it just runs over ground - all tickets are valid). There are also numerous buses, which pass the flat and go straight to central London, including several night buses, so you can always get home no matter what time of night! You can be in Trafalgar Square (by train) in just 15 minutes. The vibrant and eclectic area of Shoreditch is also just 15 minutes on the Overground. The location is ideal for any tourist or person working in central London!
So far all the guests in the flat have been very nice, interesting, responsible and very respectful of one another. I believe that they have all enjoyed their stay. The apartment is maintain daily to a high standard.
In the local area you will find everything you need for a great stay; there are 24 hour food shops, cafes, restaurants, a big supermarket (Sainsbury's) and bars all within walking distance of the flat. The flat is very close to Goldsmith University campus, so could be an ideal base if you are visiting the university for a conference.
The apartment is really convenient if you are visiting the Olympic games this summer. It is just 20 minutes by bus to Greenwich were a number of events are taking place, and just 20 minutes to the stadium at Stratford, via the Overground and Jubilee Line
ハウスルールIn general this is a great place to live. To keep it as such all guest need to follow the following rules for their own comfort:
Guest may use the kitchen on the following conditions:
They wash up all dishes, cutlery, pots and pans
They clean the cooker, hob, all work surfaces and table
They sweep the floor or any crumbs.
They return all utensils to their original place.
They put all rubbish in the bins at the entrance to the building.
Guests are asked to leave the shower in a clean and fresh state.
Guests are asked to leave the toilet in a hygienic and fresh state.
Guests are asked to wear house shoes in the bedroom and the rest of the house.
Guests are asked to reframe from playing music before 10am and after 10pm.
Guests are reminded that smoking is not permitted in any part of the property. This includes the bedroom and smoking at the bedroom window. Anyone found to have smoked in the property will be asked to leave.
Guests are asked to remove all litter and rubbish from their room at least one a day
Please note that guests are not permitted to have others staying with them in the room. If a guests wants someone to stay over at any point the guest should agree this with Sidney before. There is an extra charge for this. Please ask for more information.
Also note that smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building. Please do not violate this.
A deposit of 100 GBP is required.
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If you plan on staying here, remember to bring your own towel. Also, if you use the washing machine, it will take upwards of 3 hours to wash a single load. The room was a nice size with a table an chairs, which was great. There was some construction going on during our visit, so it wasn't that quiet, although there was a lovely tree right outside the window.
Our room was plain and the whole flat could have been a bit cleaner. But the price was good and we've had a comfortable bed.
It's easy to get to the center of London. All in all I would recommend this place for a stay of a couple of nights for people who don't expect toooo much!
Our Room was very small but we found everything we needed (exept a bin..but there was one in the kitchen). The only real Problem was that out door made a loud noise every time we tried to open it so we constantly annoyed every one else in the flat at night. But, talking about the other people, they were all super nice and we got really well along.
Sidneys message for us to find the flat was lovely and very easy to understand. There was neither a problem finding the flat than getting the keys.
The flat really is directly infront of a bus stop and in about 2 minuted walking distance to the new cross gate underground station. On the way to this is a big Sainsbury in wich we bought out food.
All in all was it a really really nice trip and we enjoyed staying at the Latin Room.
The photo looks charming, but in reality the room was shabby and and the noise from the road was terrible, many buses and cars , a very busy route. I had earplugs so I made it trough the night. Also the bathroom was not very clean and it was messy. The toilet + washbasin was in good condition.
From New Cross Gate it took us 30 minutes to get to the centre where all the touristattractions are. When I phoned about heating they response was good and I got quick instructions and help.
It's a cheap place and I guess that says it all.
Sidney is very nice and attentive, the place is perfectly located and affordable.
I'll definitely come again.
Just one thing : the room miss a table lamp to make it cozy at night, the bed with the head so close to the heater is not a good idea. But hey it's constructive feedback because everything was nice even the most tiny shower I've ever seen ;)
The room was nice and clean, public transport right outside the door! I would for sure stay here again.
thx for the positive comment, but actually we regard the room as far to small for 3 persons. Anyway the room is quite economic, clean and save. For Two ok but defiantly not for the three of us.
We enjoyed our stay and the room was clean and fitted out with only the bare essentials but we really didn't need any more than that. The bathroom and shower were very clean and we were pleasantly surprised by the fact that we could have used the kitchen for breakfast or to make a hot drink if we had been better prepared. One small criticism: there was only a central naked bulb in the room, which gave a harsh light and the impression of being in a storeroom! It would have been much nicer if there had been at least a lampshade on the light. We would have welcomed bedside lights too. However that said, we would most certainly visit again as our impression was overall a positive one.
The room was workable for the price of it. All facilities needed were there. Including washing mashine. Nice area to stay in. Though a bit far from the city. Unfortunately there was a reparation of the New Cross Gate station during our stay so there were replacement busses going instead. A bit tricky at ones first stay in London, but the staff at the stations and busses were awsome to explain and help out. So it was really not a problem. Can indeed plan to stay there again if going back to London.
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Impact Speaker Series: Successfully Navigating Depression, Stress and the Challenges of Life
Successfully Navigating Depression, Stress and the Challenges of Life
September 17, 2013 at 12 Noon
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Speakers: Debbie Jones and Rev. Rick Kirchoff
Make plans to hear from Debbie Jones and Rev. Rick Kirchoff in the next installment of our Impact Speaker Series as they discuss how to better navigate depression, stress and the challenges of life that can often seem overwhelming.
Debbie's husband, Dennis Jones, took his own life on December 28, 2009. She says, "It was a shock. I had no idea." Debbie and her daughter, Cristin Santana, quickly realized that "nothing good comes from keeping secrets" and decided not to hide how Dennis had died or how he had battled depression. Instead, Debbie says, "I wanted to do something to turn this tragedy into something good."
Debbie, in partnership with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, established the Dennis H. Jones Living Well Network to honor her husband and to be a resource for the many who struggle with depression and anxiety but are often afraid to ask for help.
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|I went to the Aquarium Depot today to get 5 Otocinclus affinis and there were no more than 100 fish for sale in the whole store, I got all the Oto's and forgot to get the single Rummynosed Tetra thet had that was a pale silver with no color in his nose or tail it was just sad. Some plants but most looked old, dying, or covered in diatoms, the palce was dirty and the staff were lazy except for one guy that got my fish and the guy on the dry goods side, but the cashier was reading a book and could not care less if I was ready to check out, mean while the driftwood bins had just junk left for sale and all the dirt and chunks in the bottom from the day the store opened, and I was the only customer. SAD, SAD, Sad, this used to be the best store in MD.
|I started going to The Aquarium Center way back in the 80's. I was a loyal costumer for 20 years. At that time it was located further out on Liberty road even at that time it was a very good store, but small. For some reason I stopped visiting them sometime during the 2000's. Then I paid a visit in 2010. I was surprised to learn the TAC was no longer. I walked in and look around the store, I was very disappointed with AD. AD is but a mere shadow of The Aquarium Center. Perhaps the Aquarium Depot will rise to the same level of excellence that was The Aquarium Center.
|Im square in the middle of House of Tropicals, and Aquarium Depot. I usually pick aquarium depot, because of their plant selections, although in the past year its becoming more and more of a gamble as to their stock. When it gets down to it, Aquarium Depot is near the new Sonic. Which is delicious. Therefore, even if im disappointed by the store selection, at least I can be satisfied with a breakfeast burrito, and loaded tater tots
whenever i go there they never have ottos and they don't keep fw bulbs in stock.
i will say i am glad to have it near me because it beats petco/smart but if you don't know what you want or what the right buy is for a pt, you are in trouble. I guess that can be said whenever you buy something though...
|C'mon guys. It's not that bad. I was there about 3 weeks ago on a whim and they had 5 zebra Oto's for $15 a piece. They guy even held them for me just in case I could make it back through there the next day. I've seen some fairly decent fish in there that I have not seen at any other LFS and I've been to most of them in the area.
|It's definitely not what it used to be. I have to say that I am disappointed every time I go there.
|if aquarium depot is the best fw store on the east coast we are in trouble..
I stopped by Aquarium Depot today. It was a mixed experience (maybe I was expecting too much,) however the selection alone definitely puts it above the local Petsmarts/Petcos.
The good:
- lots of different sizes of tanks and matching stands on display. It was nice to actually see some of these in person, since I'm shopping for a new tank...
- what looked like a good selection of lights (at least to my noob eyes,) as well as filters and other equipment.
- Seachem products! I'll definitely buy these from them at the very least once I get my bigger tank going.
- Awesome selection of fish that looked healthy. No dead ones to be seen. The cichlid selection was particularly impressive.
The bad:
- tank decor like rocks, driftwood etc was pretty lacking and disorganized. It looks like they may just have not restocked for a while.
- Not all of the tanks were labeled well, and they could have been organized better. It felt like some of the sections of fish (tropicals, cichlids, marine) were kind of jumbled together and could be confusing for the inexperienced.
- the plant tanks were hit or miss. Some looked good, some looked terrible. Some were fairly empty too, so I may have just been looking at old stock.
Overall I'd say that it was pretty good, although I was specifically hoping to buy some moss (they did have christmas and java, but neither looked very healthy,) and perhaps some rock/driftwood (limited, as I said, and all the driftwood I saw just looked like grapevine,) so I left empty-handed. That being said, I will probably return sometime soon to get a couple of the Panda Cories that I saw, I think they would go well in my nano tank! It seems like the employees were a mix of those knowledgable and those who were just there for a job, but that sort of thing doesn't bother me. I'm not the type who insists on a ton of assistance when I'm at a store.
As for prices, they seemed a little on the high side compared to the petsmart/petcos I've been in lately, but I guess that is to be expected for a small store vs. chain. That being said, it was still informative to see pretty much everything that I would need to setup another tank all in one location, even if it did make me realize that it's probably going to cost more than I expected if I want to buy everything new (probably going to start seeing what sorts of deals I can get on used stuff.)
Wow, great thread- exactly what I was hoping to find. I drive past Aquarium Depot on my way to and back from work every day- had no idea it was there! Then again, I'm just now getting back into keeping aquariums, and planted aquariums are completely new to me. I'll have to make a stop there, and check out these other LFS's too. I've been doing all of my shopping for my new tank at Petsmart
Granted, I think I have my nano close to how I want it, although I could use some moss. I'm hoping to start a larger tank later this year though, so knowing that there are some good local places should help me get that started a lot easier. Thanks for the info!
I stopped by Aquarium Depot for some plants on 4.18.10 and had quite a pleasant experience. It was my first time in the store so I wandered around the equipment side for 30 minutes. They had a nice selection of tanks and tank equipment. Much better than Petsmart or Petco. Two sales people were working the floor so I didn't have to wait to be helped. I don't know a whole lot about ferts, but they did seem to have a full line of Seachem products including Excel which i can't find at Petco or Petsmart. Saw some other brands of ferts as well. All kinds of rocks, a large variety of substrates, and driftwood were present.
The Fish Room blew me away with at least 250 tanks of FW and Marine fish. The info cards on every tank was extremely detailed and clear. Not once did I feel the need to pull out my iPhone and Google a species like I have to do constantly in Petco/Petsmart. According to Tom, my sales guy, the tanks were low in stock, but IMO there was still a huge variety of healthy looking fish in all of the FW tanks. I might have seen maybe one dead fish in a tank. Everything else was immaculate. The plant aisle was humongous for someone who is used to one measly plant tank in Petco/Petsmart. I'd estimate there are at least 40 tanks with plants in them? I went specifically looking for low light plants and was ready to buy whatever they had in stock. To my surprise I was actually able to choose from a fairly wide variety of low light plants. Tom was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We talked for over an hour. He walked me through every plant option and help me put together a nice plant package for my low tech 55 gallon tank. I spent about $20 on plants and was able to get some rotala indica, crypt spirallis, java moss, water sprite, bacopa caroluniana, sublata, dwarf lilly, assorted small crypts, and some anubias nana. I also picked up two Sterbai corydoras to go with my emerald corydoras.
All in all it was a great shopping experience for a newb to the planted tank world. I asked Tom a million questions and he was able to answer them. I even asked him stuff I knew the answers to from reading this forum and he was right on the money. Needless to say I will be visiting Aquarium Depot again. If it weren't an hour away I'd be there even more.
All of the staff seemed knowledgeable, but ask for Tom! He's a great guy and knows his stuff.
|Just to add to what Baltimoreguy said about House of Tropicals they have seriously overpriced shrimp. Their Amano shrimp were 10$ each and no discount for buying in bulk. Upon returning these overly priced shrimp I told the manager I was better off buying from members of the planted tank forum!
In order of preference: Aquarium Depot, Exotic Aquatic, House of Tropicals.
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|thats what ive heard. ill have to check them out , if it ever stops snowing.
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|House of Tropicals is my LFS of choice. They have a fantastic selection, everything has always looked healthy when I've been there, and their prices are more often than not quite reasonable. Of course, you should know how much things should cost and do a little research before you buy. They usually have some oddball species and fun stuff to look at too. Definitely worth checking out, in my opinion.
|theyve been a little low the couple times ive been in there the past month. beats petsmart and petco though. i want to check out House of Tropicals in glen burnie
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If you're a fan of of the Mars Attacks trading cards from 1962 like I am, you'll probably love hearing about the resurgence of interest in the old series as it now hits its 50 year anniversary. There are dozens of different products being released that include masks, shirts, and even wall graphics of any of the original 55 cards that you'd like to see displayed. (Yes, card #55, the story summary, is even one of the available options.) There are skins for your phone, bobble heads, holiday ornaments, statutes, and model kits. One of each, please!
What I'm most pleased with is the complete reprinted collection sent to me by Topps of not just the original 55 cards but some new smaller collections as well. I had many of these when I was a kid, but they've long since disappeared — not blaming my mom, but I know that the cards weren't seen in favorable light when I showed them around at school. I know the twenty or so original cards I had weren't in great shape, so the only pang of loss I feel is not financial but just nostalgic. But this crisp new set has healed the pain. The cards are just as I remember them… retro style looking Martian spacecraft, dangerous looking rayguns, and those skull-less Martians showing no mercy to the humans. Continue Reading "Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Mars Attacks" »


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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 17, 2005 – Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced it will release World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 in North America for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system and PC CD-ROM. Slated for a Winter 2006 release, the new edition combines the attention to detail that has been the series' hallmark along with new formations, Master League enhancements and – for the first time ever – online play.
"The Winning Eleven franchise continues to capture all of the subtleties that make soccer the world's top sport," said Wilson Cheng , Product Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment - America . "All of the new enhancements help bring the experience to a new level of perfection. Winning Eleven 9 is destined to go down in history as the greatest soccer video game to dat e. "
The world's best selling soccer video game franchise, Winning Eleven 9, shoots and scores with the renowned on-the-money controls that create the most authentic soccer experience in gaming history. Featuring real players, a large variety of licensed teams, photo-realistic graphics, and a huge variety of stadiums, gamers will be able to re-create the same excitement that surrounds the world's most popular sport.
Winning Eleven 9 will feature full team rosters and official kits for all clubs playing in the Italian Serie A, Spanish La Liga and Dutch Eredivisie leagues, and also some of the world's biggest clubs from famous European leagues. New additions include English champions Chelsea and runners-up Arsenal, while the 'Old Firm' Scottish clubs of Rangers and Celtic will also be included. Norwegian Champions Rosenburg will also be joined by Portuguese giants FC Porto, Turkey 's Galatasaray SK , Denmark 's FC Kopenhagen, Ukraine 's Dynamo Kiev, and Djurgarden from Sweden .
Players will also be able to compete on a more global level with the game's new Online Mod e. With this option, players from around the country can go head-to-head, using Master League teams if they choos e. Online players can even qualify and play in tournaments they put together themselves.
Additionally, this year's version includes the genre's most detailed Master League and a variety of other modes that are certain to thrill even the most discriminating soccer fans. Winning Eleven 's already-deep Master League mode has been tweaked, primarily when it comes to player conditioning. A new training system adds more depth while player development has more variation than ever before, giving virtual managers more ways to build their team for success.
Taking the Winning Eleven franchise to legendary status will be a series of all-new features including additional formations to be employed on the pitch - such as "Wing Back" and "Second Striker." Through the use of all-new motion capture, Winning Eleven 9 will also boast new player motions that will imitate the moves and look of the players down to the smallest detail. Additionally, those who have mastered the previous versions' harsh weather including rain and scorching heat, will have an all-new obstacle from Mother Nature to overcome: snow. In the freezing cold, players can actually see their breath as they fight conditions down the frozen field.
Rounding out the new features in Winning Eleven 9 is the Memorial Match, which allows gamers to save results from non-AI "VS." matches. Cumulative match records and winning points can be logged for up to 20 people.
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- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
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- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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There will not be service Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) and Wednesday, July 4 (Independence Day).
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The lot 13 shuttle will operate normally weekdays through Friday, May 11.
This route will not operate again until Wednesday, Aug. 22 (first day of fall classes).
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Original post made by Wondering, Charleston Meadows, on Oct 26, 2006
I have been reading this newgroup on a regular basis and there is a wealth of information that gets exchange. Occassionally discussions go down the 'flame' path - but most of the times the honest opinions reveal a lot more. So, here is a question that I have had for a long time - and please, don't take this on the wrong path. I am not passing any judgement - just want to know when thing started changing and what do parents /grandparents think about it.
A few years ago, there was news about a teenager collecting ammunition in his bedroom and wanting to blow up some part of DeAnza college. What surprised me the most was that the mother was not aware of the amount of ammunition the kid had in his bedroom. They were not talking about one or two guns - they found a good chunk of stuff, enough to blow up a section of a building. I think the kid got caught since some clerk at a photo development place was vigilant and called the cops (don't recall the details). What surprised me was the mother's comment - she said that the son had "Do not enter"; "Keep away" type of signs on his bedroom door and didn't like anyone comng into his room. So she wanted to respect his opinion and value his privacy and hence never went into the bedroom ... I could never fathom this part.
Recently a collegue mentioned that her sister's kid was doing drugs in his bedroom .. the sister didn't know and was not aware, since the kid would not let anyone enter his room.
I grew up in an Asian country - in a city where space was a premium. We had a two bedroom apartment and had grandparents staying with us. We were three kids. All the rooms were open to anyone and everyone ... when it was time to study or if we needed a moment on our own, we found some comfortable chair or plopped a cushion in the corner of a room -- and it worked just fine. I fondly recall relatives/extended family showing up at our door step (unannounced) and the letter announcing their arrival reaching on the following day (LOL). The whole thing about needing privacy, not wanting to share what was going on with the others in the family was never even an issue.
My parents didn't snoop into our things, but they were aware of what was going on. Each one of us kids had hidden treasures (candies) and diaries placed in strategic locations in the house - but thats as far as it went.
Recently I was talking with our elderly neighbor, who said "things were not this way" when she was growing up( 70+ yrs ) ! She grew up in Palo Alto and had one of those track three bedroom homes. They were two sisters sharing a room and parent walked in anytime. She was very upset with the "younger generation of these days and their attitudes :)"
When did the things change - what do parents on this group feel about the "do not enter" type of signs on the doors and how do you handle if your kid asks you to keep out of his/her room ?
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Oct 26, 2006 at 3:15 pm
This may not be the expected answer, but I tell my kids that they can have privacy when they are in the room, provided it is tidy. However, if I find the room stinks from dirty clothes, uneaten food, etc. then the privilege goes. I also tell them that unless they want to do their own laundry, prepare their own food and get no allowance, then their rooms are not their own private place except for times when they are there. We have had huge ant problems due to half eaten candy, maggots from uneaten lunches left in backpacks and dreadful smells from (dare I say it) rotting sanitary pads hidden under beds, that my kids get the picture. This scenario happens even when I do go into their rooms on a daily basis just to take in piles of clean laundry, help find missing library books/homework/sports equipment, so I have no idea what would happen if I didn't. If a teenager lives at home then their room is part of the home and any privacy is a privilege. It certainly doesn't mean their room is out of bounds and if I saw any of my kids trying that one on, then I know it would be time to search the room to see what was being hidden. I don't think I would expect bombs or drugs, but perhaps cigarettes, porn or condoms. But who knows, maybe finding these sort of things would prevent anything worse being found later on. It comes down to communication and trust with a sense of responsibility on both sides.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 1, 2006 at 12:59 pm
As is obvious from the teenage party thread, I am legally responsible for my teenagers' behavior. I will not give them the luxury of uninvaded privacy while this is so, either in their rooms or online. They're very sensible kids and it's never been an issue, but if they demanded that I never enter their room (what, not even to talk to them?), I would think that it was because they were trying to hide something. At the very least, they would be treating our shared family home as a hotel set up for their convenience - another behaviour I oppose.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Nov 1, 2006 at 1:05 pm
I agree wholeheartedly. If the parents of the teens at the party had invaded their child's bedroom, or questioned them about their plans for the evening, much of the problems at the party would have been eliminated. As parents of teenagers, it is each of us our responsibility for the behavior of our children. Respecting their space and privacy are only something they can earn and ony goes so far. How do any of us know whether our teens are hiding alcohol or drugs? I for one would rather find out before they are driving drunk or high. A row with your child at home is far better than grieving over a hospital bed or coffin.
a resident of Barron Park
on Nov 1, 2006 at 5:19 pm
This is such a great question.
For me, it goes to the heart of the issue of what our ultimate responsibilities are as parents.
We all strive to maintain good relationships with our kids but when push comes to shove, our foremost role as a parent is to be just that - a parent - and if that creates some discomfort at times, then so be it. That's the price of admission. There are tons of peers who can befriend our kids but only a couple of us who can parent them.
"You don't trust me" is a rallying cry of many teens. Or "you don't trust my friends".
My kids have heard me say an ad-nauseum number of times, "I do trust you. I trust your judgment in friends, and by extension I trust your friends. I don't, however, trust GROUPS. Particularly unsupervised groups -- even of college age." (Some of you may remember the tragic outcome a few years ago of a party on Tennyson Avenue near Middlefield in which a young man was killed).
The adverse effects of group behavior are well-documented and should be a surprise to no-one. The recent teen drinking party cited above is just the most recent example.
But I digress from the question asked about privacy. The hardest part I find is how to negotiate the delicate balance between providing greater age-appropriate allowances for teen growth, independence and development while not shirking our role as parents.
My wife and I decided the internet connection stays in the family room, and while it's never been an issue for us, the only ones who would be allowed to post a "do not enter sign" would be the two of us.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Nov 2, 2006 at 6:05 am
The nod to privacy that my kids get is a knock before entering and that only if they are in there. They have been raised to understand that I have to know what is going on in their rooms and in their lives. We also have a reputation among thier friends for being the strict parents. Even with with that I have been at times sadly surprised. What I can say is that as I approach the finish line (mine are mostly grown), being strict and very nosy has mostly worked for me.
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Last year our friend from Wandering Spoon told us about the second annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Fest. A gathering of Bay Area tofu lovers all in one place? Sign us up!
After signing up, and telling the festival organizers about tofu misozuke, we were asked if we wanted to make a short presentation as part of the educational program. I jumped at the opportunity to go on and on. Below is most of my presentation on the ancient and mostly unverifiable history of tofu misozuke. [Read more…]


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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup cooked chorizo or sausage
- 2 tablespoons chunky salsa
- In a small nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges).
- As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon chorizo and salsa on one side; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate. Yield: 1 serving.
Originally published as Chorizo Salsa Omelet in Simple & Delicious April/May 2011, p21
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Reviewed Apr. 6, 2012
"Awesome spin on an omelet. I used hot sausage cut out of the casing and fried up with mild salsa and a very tiny bit of cheese. I'm on a low-carb, low sugar and starch diet and this was way better than regular scrambled eggs. I will be making this again for sure!!"


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Here are a few different patterns and ideas....
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Here are a few different patterns and ideas....
When it seems like the world is falling to pieces remember that the pieces are falling into place. We are nearing closer to the End Times.
Thanks, everyone, for all your great ideas and links! One of our members was so kind to send me some directions - talk about awesome people in the group! Now I need to find some fabrics and begin the fun!
I made a simple one from lightweight upholstery fabric. Unfortunately, I can't show a picture and have to make another cause I almost burned down the whole house when I tossed the cover onto the (unwittingly) still plugged in mini-iron. I smelled smoke, but dismissed it until it became absolutely undeniable. Lucky I snatched up the ruined cover before it totally burst into flames. Good thing I used that fabric instead of something more readily flammable.
I have seen adorable covers in some blogs, but I did not want to spend a bunch of time on it, so I just measured the dimensions of the machine and whipped up one. It worked great until its untimely demise.
Here's the one that I made - from either a Simplicity or McCall's pattern - but the pattern had a cat applique so I found a Shih Tzu image online and changed it up some.
[QUOTE=gramma nancy;5805812]I made a simple one from lightweight upholstery fabric. Unfortunately, I can't show a picture and have to make another cause I almost burned down the whole house when I tossed the cover onto the (unwittingly) still plugged in mini-iron.
Oh, my! I'm so glad you were there and could deal with it immediately! I'm not so worried about making a cover for my serger etc. but the embroidery machines will be more challenging for me.
Hi Betty,
It's not a good photo of it. It fit better when he was on a frame. He sits recessed into a desk now, so I have to hem his "jacket up.
I added an opening at the top for the handle and the LED light I clamped on to the top of the machine.
BTW, that is a cheater quilt piece.
Everyone is born right handed, only the gifted overcome it.
I have already committed my felonies, so people don't have to worry. (Russell Means)
I swear to you, I am guilty of only being Indian. That's why I am here. (Leonard Peltier)
I just made one! I'd sewn together a bunch of scraps, not sure what to do with them, and then realized I had some odds and ends of muslin and batik strips lying around, and I just threw this together. I really love it!
Thank you so much for posting the picture. I'm getting some great ideas here -- I love it that everyone is so generous and shares so willingly. Betty
When I first started making covers I just measured all sides and free handed a pattern but I have either gotten smarter or lazier..lol..I would like to think its smarter. I have several done as the tutorial.
To my surprise I don't have a picture saved....I used pre-quilted fabric, used a panel sewn on top of that and made side ties. Easy Peasy.Holler if you want a pic.
Dee Lowe
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Mockingbird Gallery - A Showcase of New Works
On August 2nd from 5 - 9 pm, Mockingbird Gallery will be hosting an Exhibition of New Works for Delbert Gish, one of the best artists in the Northwest. Please come down and enjoy a glass of wine and some music while perusing a show of beautiful new paintings. Delbert's one man show will run throughout the end of August.
Delbert Gish considers himself as a realist painter and is very well known for his still life, portrait and landscape paintings. He says " I paint for the spiritual rewards that I receive. I am a realist, in all of my works I make an effort to record observable truths. Color, form and light effect are all so important to the process. These objective qualities are balanced by attitudes and thoughts that are unique to each artist."
Gish's charcoal portraits such as "Mr. Sukarenko" and "The Sikh" echo the great masters from Leonardo to Rembrandt. Every detail is skillfully rendered in his oil portraits, including the varying burnished skin tones of ruddy complexions. His piece, titles "The Field Workers" is reminiscent of the Barbizon School of 19th century painters like Millet and Corot, who were part of the movement towards realism in art.
Delbert spent two years as a student of Russian painter, Sergei Bongart in Los Angeles. He also studied with many other artists, including the renowned painter David Leffel. From 1967 - 1971 Gish worked as an instructor at the Northwest Nazarene College. Gish acquired his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Idaho. He has received numerous awards and honors throughout the course of his long and prosperous career. He is represented in numerous galleries, museums and in both private and public collections. He resides with his wife Majorie in Medical Lake, Washington. he continues to paint the landscapes of the area, still life's from his garden and figurative works of people who come into his life.


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Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown has spoken out against her grandmother's new tell-all book, claiming it to be "disrespectful" to the late singer's memory.
Gospel great Cissy Houston, the performer's mother, has penned a book titled Remembering Whitney, which offers a candid account of her daughter's troubled life, drug abuse, and the events that led to the singer's death last year.
The 48-year-old I Will Always Love You hitmaker was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Beverley Hills, California, on February 11. A coroner later ruled that she had accidentally drowned and that her death was complicated by cocaine use and heart disease.
Speaking while doing the promotional rounds for the book last week, Cissy, 79, told the Associated Press that she wrote the book so that the people would not believe the worst about her daughter.
Writing in a series of tweets on her Twitter page, reality TV star Bobbi has since declared that she and rumoured boyfriend Nick Gordon do not support her grandmother's book.
"ANYTHING concerning mygrandmothersBook•I& @nickdgordon OFCOURSE personally haveNOTHING2dowith," she wrote. "I ask youplsRESPECT tht•Haven't read&won't•"
She continued: "I find it 2B Disrespect2MYMOTHER & me being HERDAUGHTER won't tolerate it. I LOVEYOUALL for your support though & I thank you immensely••xO!"
She later added: "I KNOW THE TRUTH . HER.... #Oblivious & #OUTOFLINEWRONG. But it's all good & nothing but love, MYMOTHER taught ME better than that. (: xO."
Nearly a year since Houston died, Cissy sat down with Oprah Winfrey last week to talk about the book, and she admitted that her relationship with Bobbi is strained.
Describing their relationship as "iffy", Cissy told the chat show titan that she only occasionally speaks to her granddaughter.
"Is it true that Bobbi Kristina didn't want you to write this book?" The Big O asked. "That's what I heard," Cissy replied. "I guess somebody telling her something, I don't know who."
She later added, "You know how kids are. She's 19. She thinks she's old. She thinks she knows everything."
Appearing on the Today Show last week, the matriarch said she doesn't blame Whitney's ex-husband Bobby Brown for the singer's death.
"I don't blame him," she said. "I know he didn't help her...[but] everybody's responsible for their own actions up to a point.
"She was raised, she knew better, and whatever took her to that position, I really don't know."
She also dismissed reports that she had a troubled relationship with Whitney.
"We had no troubled relationship - we had a great relationship. I think that good mothers, good fathers, good families don't always have great children," Cissy added.
"Bad people have good children - but it's their responsibility when they get to a certain age to choose their way. She was taught. She knew the way."
She concluded: "I trust in God, and his ways are not our ways. So we have to go with that, and there's nothing I can do about that."
Check out her interview below:
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Well folks, it's finally time. I know that several of you that have known about this for months have been getting antsy, and I've certainly been feeling the pinch. I apologize it's taken this long. As always, there's always just so much to do; So much to juggle. But I bit the bullet and found some time to do this now that the last of the GMH's have finally gone out the door.
This project has been a very personal one. From acquisition to present, I've been the investor and the laborer this time around. And true to form with everything I do, there were all sorts of problems getting here.
In light of recent drama regarding cashing in on 'labels' or 'names', I'll be taking a very different approach this time. I've pondered long and hard about this. So I've made a decision not to make such a big deal out of this as I've done with previous replicas of the past. This time I feel it needs to stand on it's own merits. Anything else anymore is grasping for bragging rights, or as the drama queens of late accuse me of, trying to name a cash cow (not my own words). I really want to distance myself from that stigma. This started out as a hobby for me. And after fighting for several years against it, I allowed myself to be roped into 'supply'. So this sort of marks another 10-year anniversary for me in a way. I've commented many times over the last few years about wanting to go back to the roots of it all. And that's exactly what I intend to do. This IS a hobby folks. Don't ever forget that when you find yourself taking it too seriously.
All that being said, you're here to read about a new helmet. Quite a few of you in certain circles already know what it is. So to those folks I apologize for not making this a grand spectacle as you probably wanted me to (lol). Most of you know very little about this helmet, if anything at all. And you're all welcome to discuss it to your hearts content amongst yourselves. But it can't be here. I'd appreciate your respecting my wishes there. I DO have several reasons for this. Aside of what I've already said, it's also a case of changing times and having to be more 'careful' how I/we conduct ourselves in the unlicensed replicas communities; Reminiscent of the days of old. And lastly, I am not going to argue, fight, or even participate in the various drama's that could stem from my showing this off. The recent drama over the Malone Fett helmets soured me to no end -- I've had enough that sort of thing. As I'm sure most of you have too
In case you've not quite caught on yet, I will not be openly advertising in any depth what this helmet is. I will say, what I feel most important to be said openly, for the official record.
It is not an MR or variant, a GMH or GMH variant, a recast of a Malone Fett, or any pre-pro 2 variant. It is not an ESB hero helmet, nor a fan sculpt (though the primary scratches were added by me). That should about cover it. (For the record.)
At the end of the day, you'll either love it, or you won't. I really don't expect a middle of the road on this one. Especially considering it is movie specific and the vast majority here is already split about 50/50 on that. Lol HOWEVER, in case the first question is "It's labeled FPH2-ESB, does that mean there will be an ROTJ?" The simple answer, is a resounding yes. But it will be late in the year, if this year at all.
This helmet on the other hand, is my pet project of 9-months. I hope that everyone can appreciate it for what it is. How it looks / translates.. A REALLY cool helmet. And of course, I'm no where near a photographer, and haven't even improved over the span of a decade it seems. But it should show well in spite of that. However, I'm sure there will be 'other' pics to come in the very near future.
Without further adieu, I present to you my baby. The FPH2-ESB. These movie specific versions (just the two) will be my very last helmet endeavors. And like the days of old, if you want more information just give me a holler
For those that will first be curious about it's size, here are a couple of ratty side by sides with an MR Premium.
The 'level' is in the pics mostly to illustrate that the two helmets are in fact in the same picture at the same time.
I realize it's not positioned well for technical 'level'. But these get the job done
Lastly, there may be some interest in the 'stand' so I put together a quick couple of shots for that too.
I'll be adding a few technical shots of the 'new' ear assemblies that can even double as a simple tutorial.
They are called 'sure fit' and the top RF ear cap unit assembles very similar to the original ear caps.So come back by for that later today hopefully !
Larger images for everything seen here will be available on FB and my website in the coming week.
Thanks for reading


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Valero Cogeneration Power Plant Project
Docket Number:
01-AFC-05 (Application For Certification)
01-AFC-5C (Compliance Proceeding)
Project Status: Licensed; In Compliance Phase. Operational: October 18, 2002.
The California Energy Commission approved this project's Application for Certification on October 31, 2001. The Commission monitors the power plant's construction, operation and eventual decommissioning through a compliance proceeding.
Committee that oversaw Original Licensing Proceeding:
Arthur H. Rosenfeld, Commissioner, Presiding Member
Robert A. Laurie, Commissioner, Associate Member
Hearing Officer: Garret Shean
Key Dates
- May 7, 2001 - Applicant files Application For Certification (AFC).
- August 30, 2001 - Presiding Member's Proposed Decision released.
- October 31, 2001 - Project approved by Commission.
- October 18, 2002 - Unit 1 of project commercially on line and producing power.
- December, 2002 - Unit 2 license expired.
On May 7, 2001, Valero Cogeneration Project (VCP), wholly owned by Valero Refining Company, Benicia CA., filed an Application for Certification (01-AFC-5) seeking approval from the California Energy Commission (Energy Commission) a 4-month, expedited review to construct and operate the Valero Cogeneration Project.
The site is located at the existing refinery location in Block 25, Township 3 North, Range 3 West of the Benicia Quadrangle, Solano County, Assessor Lot Number for the site is 90-110-03.
VCP will be a nominal 102 megawatts (MW) cogeneration power plant. The proposed facility will include two combustion turbine generators equipped with water injection to control oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions and associated support equipment. Phase 1 of the project, a 51 MW generator, went on line commercially on October 18, 2002. Construction of Phase 2 of the project, the final 51 MW generator, is on hold with 37 percent of the project completed (as of September 2003).
The project will be visually compatible with the existing refining equipment in the adjacent areas. The power plant area will be accessed via the existing roads and streets within the refinery. The power plant will consist of a two GE gas turbines (LM6000 - PC Sprint) with chillers, fuel gas compression facilities, power generators, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), SCRs for emission control, and associated instrumentation, piping, and wiring. The produced power will be conveyed about 2,000 feet through underground cables to the new Valero switch house within the refinery at a voltage of 12 kilovolt. As a result of this project, the refinery will not need power currently provided from the California electrical grid.
Energy Commission Facility Certification Process
The California Energy Commission is the lead agency (for licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts and larger) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has a certified regulatory program under CEQA. Under its certified program, the Energy Commission is exempt from having to prepare an environmental impact report. Its certified program, however, does require environmental analysis of the project, including an analysis of alternatives and mitigation measures to minimize any significant adverse effect the project may have on the environment.
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The term 'Hacienda' refers to a parcel of land, or an estate, and may be well compared to American Plantations, where 'tied' laborers worked the land in return for basic provisions.
Haciendas were a European concept, introduced by the Spaniards during the 16th Century as part of an economic model that aimed to create efficient industrialized 'centers', overseen by powerful land-owners and their estate managers. They reached their peak during the 18th Century; however, as the political and economic landscapes changed, the era of the Mexican Haciendas came to an end.
Originally, a Hacienda was a complex of buildings which housed the family and workers and included a chapel, blacksmith shop, and food storage areas. The main family house was built around a square courtyard where there was a well and cooking ovens. It was large enough so that if there was an attack, all the farm animals and workers and their families could come for safety and help defend the house. There would have been one large entrance into the courtyard with large heavy wooden gates which could be barricaded when necessary. The roof would have been a parapet where men could fire weapons. No windows would have been located on the outside of the building which was constructed of two-foot thick walls with a stuccoed coating.
Hacienda del Desierto Bed & Breakfast in Tucson Arizona has patterned its house design after the Mexican hacienda in that the building wings enclose an inner courtyard which has not an oven or animals but a Mexican fountain, flowers, and patio furniture. It is built of adobe bricks from Mexico in the territorial style with a parapet roof but no stuccoed walls. The only 'tied' laborers at the hacienda are its innkeepers, David and Rosemary Brown.


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Imagine Osama bin Laden visiting the United States ten or 15 years from now, telling Americans who to vote for if they want to avoid getting hurt. It would never happen, but in Nicaragua something very similar is happening in the run-up to their election on November 5.
Former US Lt. Col. Oliver North, who helped organize and raise funds for a terrorist organization that decimated Nicaragua in the 1980s, returned to that country's ground zero in late October to warn the citizens there against re-electing Daniel Ortega.
Ortega first came to power in a 1979 revolution led by the Sandinistas, which overthrew the brutal Washington-backed dictatorship of Anastasio Somoza. The Somoza family had ruled the country since US Marines invaded and occupied Nicaragua from 1927-1933.
But the US Central Intelligence Agency soon brought guns and money to the enforcers of the toppled dictatorship, Somoza's hated National Guard. Before long these re-named "contras" were killing health care workers, teachers, and elected officials-- the CIA actually prepared a manual which advocated the assassination of the latter. The contras preferred attacking these "soft targets" rather than the national armed forces. In that sense they were very much a terrorist organization; they also used torture and rape as political weapons.
These atrocities brought the contras universal condemnation from humans rights groups such as Amnesty International and Americas Watch. The Sandinistas took the United States to the World Court for its terrorist actions--the same court where the US had won a judgment against Iran just a few years earlier, for the taking of American hostages. The court ruled in favor of Nicaragua, ordering reparations estimated at $17 billion.
The heinous nature of these crimes and the direct involvement of the Reagan Administration disgusted millions of Americans, even more so after Ortega was democratically elected in 1984. Led by activists in the religious community, some hundreds of thousands of US citizens organized against US funding for the contras and convinced Congress to cut it off. That's where Ollie North came in: on behalf of the Reagan Administration, he illegally sold arms to Iran and used the proceeds to fund the contras. This became the infamous "Iran-Contra" scandal of twenty years ago.
North was convicted of various felonies for his Iran-Contra crimes, but never served time because his conviction was overturned due to a technicality on appeal. In 1990 the Sandinistas were voted out of office by a public weary of war, with President George H.W. Bush making it clear that the violence would continue if the Sandinistas were re-elected.
Nicaragua's economy never recovered from the war and the US embargo. Today it is the second poorest country in the hemisphere, with a per capita income less than it was in 1960.
Now Washington is trying to capitalize on its past terrorism, combined with present threats, to achieve the same result as in 1990. US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez warned that "relations with our country have been limited and damaged when the Sandinistas have been in power" and Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher warned of another economic embargo and the cutoff of vital remittances that Nicaraguans here send home to their families. The US Ambassador to Nicaragua Paul Trivelli has also breached protocol by openly warning that the United States would "reevaluate relations" with Nicaragua if Ortega, who has first place in the polls with 35 percent, wins.
U.S. officials' intervention has gone so far as to prompt a public rebuke from the Organization of American States, who asked them to stay out of the election. Meanwhile, millions of US taxpayer dollars are funding "democracy promotion" activities in Nicaragua, which have previously been used to influence elections there. And TV commercials show footage of corpses from the 1980's war, a warning of what might happen if Nicaraguans vote the "wrong" way.
Ortega has since lost many of his former allies, who denounced him for making a "pact" with the corrupt former president Arnoldo Aleman and undermining democracy. A reform Sandinista group has entered the race and its presidential candidate Edmundo Jarquin is polling at about 14 percent.
But whatever the electoral result in Nicaragua, Washington's intervention in this election remains, as it was in the 1980s, an international disgrace for the United States.


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An oldie but a goodie. Thanks!
I swear, by my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. - Ayn Rand
An oldie but a goodie. Thanks!
I have a daughter. I tell her, "911 is what you dial after you're raped. 1911 is what you should have before they try."


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Jacquian Williams "pretty sure" last year's fumbles will be in 49ers' heads on Sunday
Excerpt: "Jacquian Williams is "curious" to see how he feels when he takes the field at Candlestick Park this Sunday.
The last time the second-year Giants linebacker was there was for the NFC Championship Game in January. And he made a decisive play in that victory, stripping the ball from punt returner Kyle Williams' grasp in overtime to set up Lawrence Tynes' game-winning field goal.
It was one of two costly fumbles Kyle Williams made in that game. When the 49ers see the Giants again this Sunday, could those mistakes be in their heads?
"I'm pretty sure," Jacquian Williams said. "I'm pretty sure any team would be. They'll be aware of it, but I don't expect them to shy away from what their plans are to do. I don't expect them to fair catch it or anything." Read more...
Giants' Hakeem Nicks, Chase Blackburn, Martellus Bennett not practicing today
Excerpt: "It's Wednesday so that means another long list of players on the Giants practice injury report.
In his press conference this morning, Tom Coughlin said WR Hakeem Nicks (knee/foot), TE Martellus Bennett (hyperextended left knee), LB Chase Blackburn (hip), DT Rocky Bernard (quadriceps), and RB Andre Brown (concussion) will not practice today.
But there was some good news in there: Coughlin said Blackburn is scheduled to practice tomorrow and he's optimistic Nicks will practice this week. When Nicks does practice during the week it's usually been on Thursdays.
"Yes, hopefully," Coughlin answered when asked about Nicks. "We'll see. It's like any other week, but hopefully he'll get a practice in."
Coughlin said Brown, who is the third Giants player in five weeks to sustain a concussion, hasn't passed the league's concussion protocol." Read more...
49ers Kyle Williams seeks revenge Sunday, says "Giants have something we should have had"
Excerpt: "The Giants didn't practice and weren't made available to the media Tuesday, but the 49ers practiced and spoke to media. And there was plenty said about what has again become a heated rivalry between the two franchises. We'll get right into it.
You can understand why anyone left on the 49ers roster from the disappointing loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship game would seek revenge Sunday. Kyle Williams tops that list. The wide receiver/returner cost the 49ers a trip to the Super Bowl with two turnovers on punt return, including a fumble in overtime that would set up Lawrence Tynes' game-winning field goal in overtime. Williams received death threats and it's been on his mind since. On Tuesday he admitted as much, telling reporters, "After what happened last year I definitely want to get back at these guys. We look at it as if they have something that we should have had," via Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee." Read more...
Giants' Tom Coughlin not satisfied with pass rush
Excerpt: ""How could we be satisfied?" Tom Coughlin said Monday. "We didn't touch the passer again."
That, of course, was an exaggeration. But not by much. The Giants were unable to land any solid hits on rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden, who was probably hit the hardest was when Umenyiora nearly strip sacked him on a play ruled an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter.
There were a few positives. Linebacker Chase Blackburn's pressure forced Weeden's pass to sail to Stevie Brown for an interception and the defensive line knocked down four of Weeden's passes – rookie defensive tackle Markus Kuhn did it twice." Read more..
Giants: Ahmad Bradshaw says Hakeem Nicks gave "hint" that he will play Sunday
Excerpt: "Hakeem Nicks has missed the Giants' last three games with a combination of ailments. First, there's the pain in his surgically repaired right foot. Later, a knee injury he suffered win Week 2 against the Buccaneers caused swelling when he returned to practice.
Monday, Tom Coughlin said he wasn't ready to answer whether Nicks would practice this week. But at least one teammate believes the star wide receiver will be back in uniform in time for a highly anticipated matchup against the 49ers Sunday.
"I think he'll be here this week," Ahmad Bradshaw said in an interview on ESPN Radio this afternoon. "He seemed to give me a hint that he would be." Read more...
A look back at the Giants' 41 - 27 win over the Browns
Excerpt: "One play Sunday afternoon summed up the way the Giants were able to physically take control of their 41-27 win against the Browns, despite Cleveland's fast start.
It was Ahmad Bradshaw's 37-yard run in the third quarter. TE Martellus Bennett, after suffering a hyperextended left knee, sealed the left edge by blocking Browns DE Juqua Parker. FB Henry Hynoski and C David Baas sprinted ahead of Bradshaw, Hynoski blocking LB L.J. Fort and Baas shoving S T.J. Ward out of the way." Read more...
Giants' offensive line aims to keep Eli Manning off the turf this time around against 49ers
Excerpt: "The memories should come flooding back to the Giants on Sunday when they take the field at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, site of last season's classic NFC Championship Game.
Their offensive linemen, however, have some things about that game they'd prefer to forget.
Aside from the sight of Lawrence Tynes' game-winning, 31-yard overtime field goal sailing through the uprights and sending the Giants on to the Super Bowl, the lingering image from that game is that of a muddy Eli Manning getting up off the ground.
He took a brutal beating that day, absorbing six sacks and at least 12 hits from the fierce and physical 49ers defense.
"It seems like that's all I hear about," said Giants guard Kevin Boothe. "Other than the Super Bowl, it's 'You guys almost got Eli killed.'" Read more...
Bradshaw says Nicks will play Sunday
Excerpt: "Tom Coughlin has repeatedly been asked for specifics about Nicks' injury, but other than saying there was "swelling" and admitting Nicks had an MRI, Coughlin wasn't talking. And Nicks hasn't talked at all since the knee injury was revealed.
Whatever the truth of the injury is, Bradshaw said that Nicks is just trying to make sure he doesn't rush back and reinjure it.
"Hakeem will be back and he'll be 100 percent when he does (return)," Bradshaw said. "He's just being careful and just taking his time. He wants to come back and be that play-maker he's always been with all he can. He doesn't want to come back and be missing game-in, game-out.
"So I think he's just being precautious about it. But I think he'll be fine." Read more...
Rolle bothers by "lingering" knee injury
Excerpt: "When Antrel Rolle slammed his left knee into an unsuspecting camera man on the sidelines in Carolina, he never imagined that he'd still be hurting three weeks later.
But he is, and he sounds like he doesn't expect his discomfort to go away anytime soon.
Rolle hasn't missed a game since then, but he said on Tuesday that his knee is a "lingering" issue that is still bothering him as the Giants prepare for their NFC championship game rematch in San Francisco. Speaking on WFAN, he said the knee -- which the Giants say was simply cut and bruised -- is "definitely better," but also definitely not 100 percent." Read more...
Giants' Nicks looks good running
Excerpt: "It's another week and another long injury report for the Giants, who start off preparation for the 49ers with 13 players on the list. One familiar name on the list, Hakeem Nicks, did not practice on Wednesday but there is a sign of progress, as Tom Coughlin said the plan is for Nicks to get on the field sometime this week.Giants' Tom Coughlin senses "nobody gives us a chance to win" against 49ers
As the Giants practiced inside their field house, Nicks did some running and cutting outside on the grass and looked as if he was moving without favoring his right foot or left knee, the two problem areas that have kept him out of action for three straight games. The key for Nicks will be if he is able to practice on Thursday and if he does, how he responds afterward.
Several players who missed last week's victory over the Browns were able to return to practice on some level. WR Ramses Barden (concussion) participated, as did RT David Diehl (knee), CB Jayron Hosley (hamstring) and LB Keith Rivers (hamstring). In addition, LB Michael Boley (hip) and S Antrel Rolle (knee) were on the field as well." Read more..
Excerpt: "Each week, coach Tom Coughlin devises tactics to keep his team motivated.
For this week's NFC showdown against the 49ers, Coughlin admitted one he'll use: Despite the Giants being the defending Super Bowl champions, many see San Francisco as the class of the NFC.
"Nobody gives us a chance to win," Coughlin said. "We'll see."
Asked how he knows no one gives the Giants a chance to win, Coughlin said, "I just sense it. I'm hoping that way."
The 49ers and the Giants played twice last season, each team winning one game. The Giants, of course, were the winners in the NFC Championship Game in San Francisco, earning a trip to Super Bowl XLVI.
So why does Coughlin think no one gives the 3-2 Giants a chance to win against the 4-1 49ers?" Read more...
49ers out for revenge in NFC title game rematch
Excerpt: "Here's betting Antrel Rolle is wrong.
As the hum created by a victory over the winless Browns quickly was drowned out by the immediate buzz generated for the upcoming game in San Francisco, Rolle was asked if he believed this is a date the 49ers have circled on their calendars.
"I don't think so,'' Rolle said. "I think they attack it the same way we're attacking it. We play and we focus on the team that we have here and this is the matchup this week.''
Perhaps the 49ers did not take the time for the physical action of picking up a marker and encircling Oct. 14 on the schedule but you know what goes down that afternoon at Candlestick Park is going to resonate deeply and passionately with Jim Harbaugh's team. It was the Niners who were 13-3 last season, who had one home game standing in the way of a well-deserved trip to Super Bowl XLVI, who bludgeoned Eli Manning for more than four quarters. It was the 49ers who, in the weeks and months after the 20-17 overtime loss in the NFC Championship Game, decided they deserved to win, that the turnovers on special teams down the stretch were fluky and not indicative of how the brutally-rugged game was played and which team was supposed to move on." Read more...
49ers goat Williams looking forward to rematch with Giants
Excerpt: "Kyle Williams circled this week's game against the Giants as soon as the NFL schedule was released in April.
He and his San Francisco 49ers teammates have some unfinished business against the Super Bowl champions.Williams' two turnovers on punt returns played a key role in helping the Giants win last season's NFC championship game 20-17 in overtime, costing San Francisco a trip to the Super Bowl.
"There's a few teams that I look forward to. Of course after what happened last year I definitely want to get back at these guys," Williams said Tuesday. "We look at it as if they have something that we should have had. We're going to make sure we don't leave anything on the field again." Read more...
In the "Nicks" of time
Excerpt: "These things are always tricky, taking what one player "hears'' from another and running with it as gospel. Tom Coughlin has been remarkably non-committal about the status of Hakeem Nicks and his availability for Sunday's game in San Francisco but one of Nicks' teammates, Ahmad Bradshaw, believes he knows the answer."He's tough … I think he will be there this week,'' Bradshaw said Tuesday on ESPN New York radio. "He gave me a hint that he would be.'' Read more...
Giants' Rolle says knee injury "lingering", but will play
Excerpt: ""I'm definitely better than I was three weeks ago," Rolle said Tuesday during his weekly WFAN radio spot. "It's a battle, it's a constant battle each and every day.''
Rolle was hurt in the Nov. 20 victory over the Panthers in Carolina when he slammed his left knee into a camera stationed just pas the left side of the end zone. He hasn't missed a game since then with an injury that was initially called a bruise and a laceration. Rolle has been forced to miss practice time and it is clear he is managing himself through swelling and soreness.
"With this knee injury, it's going to take some time,'' Rolle said. "I never thought it would be this crucial. It's a lingering process, not anything too serious, but it's something that lingers around and sticks with you a little bit. But I'll be fine and I will be out there for the game come Sunday." Read more...
Giants' OLine looks to keep Eli Manning, Ahmad Bradshaw safe from Niners Defense
Excerpt: "Of course there was so much praise and exultation for what was accomplished, but amid the back-slaps there continue to be reminders the Giants — specifically their offensive linemen — would rather forget about one aspect of one of their proudest moments.
"It seems like that's all I hear about, other than the Super Bowl, 'You guys almost got Eli killed against San Francisco,' '' guard Kevin Boothe said yesterday.
It is a great Monday to be one of the five starting linemen in a unit that kept Eli Manning nice and clean a day earlier, as he threw 37 passes, wasn't sacked and was hit only one time by the Browns in a 41-27 victory. Protecting Manning hasn't been a problem this season but running the ball has been, which is why the offensive line's show of force in amassing 243 rushing yards is another reason why the line is riding high." Read more...
Art Stapleton: On Giants' beat
Excerpt: "Markus Kuhn was dismissed from the meeting room and made his way into the locker room before he stopped for a lesson in Chris Canty's classroom.The student and the teacher – teammates with eight seasons and five games of NFL experience, respectively – proceeded to shadowbox in front of Canty's locker, running the gamut of technique tips and other in-game hints stored up along the way.
"I was just talking to Chris; sometimes I try to peek a little bit too much and see where the ball is going instead of staying in my gaps, staying lower, improve my pad level," Kuhn said. "So there are definitely things I have to work on. I told him and Rocky [Bernard] before the game and I tell them in practice, I say, 'Guys, if you see anything which I'm doing wrong, immediately let me know.' That's why when I come on the sideline they're coaching me up and that's the great thing.
"If you have great veteran players and leaders on this team, they help you out." Read more...
A look ahead at the 49ers
Excerpt: "Giants (3-2) at 49ers (4-1)
At Candlestick Park
Sunday, 4:25 p.m.
TV: Ch. 5; Radio: WFAN-AM 660
Early line: 49ers by 5
The moment of truth for these Giants has arrived, beginning with their NFC Championship game rematch at Candlestick against a team picked by many to represent the NFC at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. Two NFC East showdowns follow this one (home to the Redskins, on the road at Dallas), but this game could go a long way toward showing everyone how good these teams are. The Giants have gained 1,877 yards over the past four games, the highest total over any four-game span in team history. The 49ers set a franchise record with 621 yards in beating Buffalo, and have won their last two games by a combined score of 79-3. Something will have to give Sunday." Read more...
A short-range Cruz missile
Excerpt: "The lasting images of Victor Cruz's breakout year are the ones that show him streaking away from defenders, grabbing passes that soared over half the field and salsa dancing in the end zone.
he big play became his signature. The yards piled up so fast that he averaged 18.7 per catch, more than any other receiver with 50 receptions.
So Sunday's game was an odd one for him. For only the fourth time in the 18 regular-season games since he burst onto the scene in Philadelphia 12 months ago, he failed to post more than 50 receiving yards. They came on just five catches. Based on that, it would be tempting to think that the Cleveland Browns largely contained him—especially since they didn't have to worry about Hakeem Nicks, who was injured." Read more...
Giants' Unjury Report - 10/10/2012
Excerpt: "NEW YORK GIANTSDid Not Participate in Practice
Martellus Bennett
DT Ricky Bernard(Quadriceps)
LB Chaee Blackburn (Hip)
RB Andre Brown (Concussion)
WR Hakeem Nicks (Foot/Knee)
S Kenny Philips (Knee)
CB Corey Webster (Hand/Hamstring)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Michael Boley (Hip)
T David Diehl (Knee)
Giants make practice squad moves
Excerpt: "The Giants made a practice squad transaction today, adding running back Joe Martinek and terminating the contract of defensive end Craig Marshall." Read more...
Giants' defensive line struggling: Could Mathias Kiwanuka be the prescription?
Excerpt: "One thing has been apparent as the New York Giants have meandered to a 3-2 record: the defensive line is not what we're used to seeing from Big Blue in recent years. Chris Canty returning from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list in a couple weeks should be a boost, but the Giants sure need some help on the outside as the pass rush and run containment just haven't been there, leaving Jason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiorascratching their heads.
And for our money, Mathias Kiwanuka is our best bet for helping the defensive line reassert its ability to control a game.Before we talk about Kiwanuka, let's point out that the only five NFL teams have less sacks than the New York Giants. And that's only half the problem: Demarco Murray ran for 131, LeSean McCoy for 123, and both DeAngelo Williams (4.5 yards per carry) and Trent Richardson (67 yards and a touchdown in the first half) were gashing the Giants up until their teams fell behind and had to throw the ball." Read more...
Several Giants nearing a return and more for afternoon tea with Tom Coughlin
Excerpt: "New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin hit the podium for his weekly press conference with anything but a smile on Wednesday. Coming off a huge 41-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, he was already looking ahead to a week six matchup with the San Francisco 49ers … and isn't happy that "no one" is giving them a chance."
"The good news is that Kenny Phillips is scheduled to do some individual work with trainers today to see where he is in his progression. Additionally, Coughlin is "hopeful" that Nicks will be able to practice this week. That actually adds some credibility to what running back Ahmad Bradshaw said on Tuesday, when he said he received a hint that the wide receiver would suit up this weekend.
Meanwhile, Coughlin says Snee, Barden, Boley and Rivers will all practice today. Diehl and Hosley will be limited, while Brown, Blackburn, Bernard and Bennett will sit out." Read more...
San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers plans to salsa again
Excerpt: "When the New York Giants played the San Francisco 49ers in week 10 of the 2011 season, wide receiver Victor Cruz was still only mid-way through his breakout year. There were still some questions about where he had come from and whether or not his success was a fluke. His salsa dance, which had great meaning to him after learning it from his Grandmother, was also the target of several defenders including 49ers defensive back Carlos Rogers … who used it to mock Cruz in a 27-20 San Francisco victory." Read more...
Giants ready for physical battle with 49ers
Excerpt: "The 2011-2012 NFC Championship game may have been one of the most physical, violent and mentally demanding games played in the NFL over the last decade. It's been referred to as a "blood bath" by several players, and many expect something similar this Sunday when the New York Giants andSan Francisco 49ers square off.
49ers quarterback Alex Smith believes they have some "unfinished business" to attend to, while former Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham hasalready begun his chirping. Thus far, however, the Giants have played it relatively cool – almost like the calm before the storm."They have a good defense. You got to give them credit and they touched Eli way too many times [in the NFC Championship game], so that's something that we got to focus on," center David Baas said." Read more...SITE LINK
NY Giants' news and notes: Antrel Rolle, Chris Canty, 49ers, and more
Excerpt: "Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Here is your Wednesday morning notebook." Read more...
Brandon and Mario Show: Follow the Jacobs and Manningham chatter
Excerpt: "Brandon Jacobs has yet to carry the football in a regular-season game for the San Francisco 49ers. Somehow, though, you just know the opinionated former New York Giants' running back will be a big part of the story -- if not the game itself -- leading up to Sunday's Giants-49ers game at Candlestick Park.
The game, of course, reunites Jacobs and Mario Manningham with the team they helped win a Super Bowl last season." Read more...
Joe Martinek added to Giants' Practie Squad
Excerpt: "Former Rutgers University running back Joe Martinek is back with the New York Giants, having been added to the team's practice squad on Tuesday.
Martinek, an undrafted free agent, was with the Giants during the preseason and was impressive enough that there was some thought he would make the practice squad from the beginning. He caught two passes in the preseason for 21 yards and a touchdown, but was waived before the season started.
The Giants brought him back Tuesday, however. To make room on the eight-man practice squad the Giants terminated the contract of defensive end Craig Marshall." Read more..
NFL Power Rankings, Week 6: Giants a top ten team, at least msot people think so
Excerpt: "Let's look around at some of the NFL Power Rankings for Week 6 that were released on Tuesday and see what folks around the Inter-Google think of the 3-2 New York Giants.
SBNation.com, otherwise known as the mothership, has the Giants ranked No. 11. Here is NFL editor Joel Thorman's rationale:
"The verge of the top 10 seems about right for a good yet flawed Giants team."
Agree or disagree with that, Giants' fans? Read on and you will discover that EVERYONE else -- at least everyone else who's opinion we have bothered to include -- thinks the Giants are a top 10 team." Read more...
Giants' Roster Power Rankings: RAting Giants form 1 - 53, week 6
Excerpt: "It is time for this week's New York Giants roster power rankings, where we rank the players on the active roster from 1-53.
The results are cumulative and based mostly on this season's body of work. A player's past accomplishments are also weighed into their ranking, but the most important factor is the overall contribution to this season's Giants' team. The deeper we get into the season the more difficult it is not to overreact to one performance or one or two plays.
Read on and see how you think I did this week.
1. Eli Manning -- Do we need to discuss why? LW: 1
2. Victor Cruz -- Three salsa dances on Sunday and now he's talking about changing the signature touchdown celebration. Don't do it, Vic! LW: 2
3. Ahmad Bradshaw -- Just when some scribes were starting to wonder how much gas he had left in the tank (OK, I was starting to wonder) he comes up with the defining performance of his career. Pro Football Focus said 70 of Bradshaw's 200 yards rushing came after contact, which is a testament to how hard he ran against the Cleveland Browns. LW: 12
4. Will Beatty -- Amazed that Beatty is this high? I am, too. Part of that is that Beatty has been rock at left tackle since returning to the lineup, earning a +10.2 grade from Pro Football Focus. The other part of that is that after the awful defense the Giants played the last two week there is no way any defensive player deserves to be this high. Beatty, incidentally, has yet to allow a quarterback hit, or even a hurry. LW: 8
5. Jason Pierre-Paul -- I am only grudgingly putting Pierre-Paul this high. He said before the Cleveland game that he wasn't having any fun. Well, it's not much fun watching him plow straight ahead and get stoned at the line of scrimmage, either. The Giants need more than what they have gotten from JPP lately. LW: 3
6. Antrel Rolle -- As usual, it sort of bugs me to put him this high. But, I can't find a reason to really drop him lower. Or, anyone who absolutely has to be pushed above him. LW: 5
7. Martellus Bennett -- Count me among those that was impressed by Bennett's courage on Sunday, playing much of the game with a hyper-extended knee and blocking well enough to help the Giants have their best day running the ball in two years. This guy is en route to earning himself a big contract. LW: 16
8. Chris Snee -- Playing very well, and the Giants' offensive line is playing as well as it has in a long, long time. LW: 10
9. Linval Joseph -- You guys have been calling for it, and even though Sunday wasn't his best game I don't think I can keep him out of the top 10. LW: 13
10. Rocky Bernard -- They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. He drops one spot, which isn't nearly as much as he might have after not playing Sunday. Bernard has been terrific this season, and the Giants' really missed the big defensive tackle against the Browns. LW: 9
RB Wilson finally out of the dog house
Excerpt: "According to the Daily News in New York, the Giants' coaches are now "excited" about David Wilson. It looks like Wilson has finally worked his way out of the doghouse. With Ahmad Bradshaw coming off a 34-touch day and Andre Brown still dealing with a concussion, the first-round rookie is prepping for a real offensive role this week.The Daily News says Wilson "should get a share of the load on Sunday." Read more...
Martellus Bennett's knee checks out fine
Excerpt: "New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett underwent an MRI on his knee yesterday after hyperextending it during this past week's win over the Browns.
Bennett announced on Twitter that his knee is fine." Read more...
NFL TD Leaders
Excerpt: "
1 Arian Foster HOU RB 6 5 1 0 0 2 Victor Cruz NYG WR 5 0 5 0 0 2 James Jones GB WR 5 0 5 0 0 2 Trent Richardson CLE RB 5 4 1 0 0
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Injury Report: Nicks does some running
Excerpt: "Hakeem Nicks did some running on the side and looked quick and agile.
Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Nicks will not practice today, but he is hopeful the wide receiver will practice sometime this week.
Seeing Nicks move side to side, backpedal and run somewhere between half to three-quarters pace is encouraging and a positive step toward playing against San Francisco on Sunday. If Nicks can practice on Thursday and come out of it with no setback to his knee or surgically repaired foot, the receiver will be on track to returning. He has missed the last three games." Read more...
Offensive line has score to settle with 49ers
Excerpt: "The San Francisco 49ers may be the ones looking for a measure of revenge when they face the New York Giants on Sunday.
But the Giants' offensive line will be looking for some redemption as well.
During the Giants' 20-17 overtime victory over the Niners in the NFC Championship game last season, Eli Manning was sacked six times and officially hit 12 times -- although it was more like 20 times.
The Niners' defense punished Manning, who delivered perhaps the toughest performance of his career.
Even though the Giants won one of the most physical conference championship games in recent memory, the offensive line still remembers seeing its quarterback get hit way too much. " Read more...
Rolle: No "patting on the butt" of ex-Giants
Excerpt: "Giants safety Antrel Rolle is looking forward to seeing Brandon Jacobs and Mario Manningham on Sunday in San Francisco.
But Rolle won't exchange pleasantries with his former teammates once the game starts.
"It is going to be good to see those guys and play against them," Rolle said in his weekly spot on WFAN radio. "We are all great friends off the field. On the field ... if that means bring the noise, then so be it, we are definitely going to bring the noise.
"We will hug and shake hands after the game," Rolle continued. "But during that game time, there won't be any patting on the butt." Read more...
Martellus Bennett one of seven Giants not practicing today
Excerpt: "All those people that Tom Coughlin believes are picking against the Giants this weekend may feel more secure about their decision after a look at the team's practice report from Wednesday.
Seven Giants missed the session, including tight end Martellus Bennett. Bennett left Sunday's win over the Browns a couple of times with a knee injury, but returned to finish the game. Bennett told reporters, including Ralph Vacchiano of theNew York Daily News, that he "messed some s— up" in his knee in that game. He hopes to be able to play against the 49ers, but isn't sure whether the messed up s— will resolve itself in time to allow that to happen." Read more...
Week 6 Primer: How deep are Packers' problems?
Excerpt: "Here are the top 15 story lines in a Week Six that includes some interesting non-conference matchups:
4. Of course, the Giants should be in the discussion for best team in the NFC, too. Despite two divisional losses, they have handled adversity well, have received some great out-of-nowhere performances (who needs Mario Manningham anyway?) and will be very much prepared for the 49ers' toughness and strength in the trenches. The Giants ran the spots off the ball against the Browns — a season-high 243 yards as a team, and a career-best 200 forAhmad Bradshaw — but they know the challenge will be tougher against the 49ers, who allow a mere 3.5 yards per run. "We need to build on (the Browns game)," Giants C David Baas said. "We've just got to continue to work toward that and have that same rhythm. We know it's going to be a challenge going out there. They have a really good defense." A fun but irrelevant note: It will be the Niners' third straight (and final, at least until the postseason) game against a New York-based team. There are no more New York-based teams left." Read more...
Week 5 Players of the Week
Excerpt: "SPECIAL-TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Will Hill / S / New York Giants
Hill, a first-year player, helped the Giants pull away, and finish off, the Browns with his play on special teams. The game was tied at 17 when Hill knocked the ball away from Browns WR-RS Josh Cribbs during a second-quarter kickoff return. Giants S Stevie Brown recovered the loose ball, and the Giants, who trailed 17-7 at one point in the second quarter, never looked back, marching to a 41-27 win. Hill also recovered the ball when the Browns attempted an onside kick with 3:56 left in the fourth quarter. "He made a nice play on the on-side," Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said. "That was kind of goofy, I don't know if that could be duplicated that kind of chip. … He was right on the spot. He's a worker and hustler and he played a lot." Hill is suspended for the next four games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. " Read more...
NFC Easy Spin Cycle: Week 5
Excerpt: "The Giants gained ground in the NFC East race as the Redskins (who lost a QB) and Eagles (who might change QBs) fell in close games and the Cowboys licked their wounds on bye. Here's a quick spin around what happpened the division in Week Five.
What we learned: A 14-0 deficit is just par for the course. For the second time against a team coming off a horrible season, the Giants have staked an opponent a two-TD lead at home — and in this case, it was to the winless Browns. But in both cases, the Giants have come back with a vengeance. They fired back offensively, despite being without WRs Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden and with TE Martellus Bennett missing time during the game, and eventually overwhelmed the Browns in a 41-27 victory. The Giants caught fire during a 27-3 run (including the final 20 points of the first half) as Victor Cruz and Ahmad Bradshaw turned in personal bests with three receiving TDs and 200 yards rushing, respectively." Read more...
Source: Redskins cutting Billy Cundiff, signing Kai Forbath
Goodell lowers suspensions for two, reaffirms bounty discipline
NFLPA reponds to revised bounty discipline


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Re: st: Re: re: do-file hygiene
Michael McCulloch <email@example.com>
Re: st: Re: re: do-file hygiene
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:33:49 -0700
got it!
Maybe a little unclear on my part: I tend to frolic in between runs
of do-files to try out new things, and that is where the -cmdlog- is
most helpful. Which is why you might want to start the -cmdlog- from
your profile.do...
----- Original Message ----- From: "Kit Baum" <email@example.com>
To: <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 10:07 PM
Subject: st: re: do-file hygiene
Martin said
What I have learned, though, is that you must make sure you still understand
what you did half a year ago when that report comes back where the referee
says that you should really have included another year in your panel. A good
way to do that is to have your do-files instruct Stata to keep both
a-log-file, recording all screen output, and a command log. From my
experience, many users do not know about -cmdlog-s, and if they do, they
misunderstand the mechanism that allows simultaneous -log-ging
and -cmdlog-ging. The trick is that there is a handle (the -name- option)
which is distinct from the -filename-...
I fail to see what use a command log would be if created by running a do-file. The commands therein will presumably be exactly those of the do-file (unless you turn command logging off and on for some reason).
The philosophy expressed in various contexts by StataCorp personnel suggest creating a set of hierarchical do-files, similar to that used in producing a certification script (see Gould, http://ideas.repec.org/a/tsj/stataj/v1y2001i1p29-50.html which is freely downloadable). That is, your project (or dissertation, or whatever) master do-file calls do-files A1, A2, B1, B2, B3, C1, ... which may in turn call subsidiary do-files. When you execute the master file it runs all of the do-files associated with the project, each of which generates a standard log file. This approach both documents every step that you take, from the first access of the raw data to the final tables, charts, estimation output, etc. but the hierarchical arrangement means that you can document the order in which all of the do-files are run. If a new processing step is needed somewhere in the middle of the process that do-file can just be inserted in the sequence.
IMHO command logs are useful in interactive use of Stata, but as I would always rely on a do-file to do anything serious, I don't see why I would want to have both foobar.do and foobar.txt, with foobar.txt containing the commands in foobar.do.
Kit Baum, Boston College Economics and DIW Berlin
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CBear3 wrote:Sorry, busy lunch.
Again I think Rylan is blue based on ulf's post.
Shaf has actually been pretty involved in this game, but that may be more through the lack of participation of others. I would normally think it odd that a player that's been as involved in all the discussion was left alive this long, but look at Rylan. I also find it interesting that Shaf jumps out to the point of not being red three games in a row, despite nobody mentioning it.
Redwill hasn't especially stuck out. He did lead a couple of votes that wound up on blues, but the village didn't exactly set the world on fire this game anyways. There was the one mac comment I quoted a couple days ago where he cast suspicion on redwill though.
What I really wish is that I had been given odd nights so I could have saved ulf last night instead of night 6.
Rylan wrote:I haven't voted mrrandall. Its still 1 shad 2 cbear.
MRandall25 wrote:Whoops, it's
CBear - 2
Shad - 1
CBear3 wrote:It was discussion about the doctor coming out that seemed to really stick with me. I had no inclination until he posted about that. Even then, it was just a hunch.
CBear3 wrote:Had no idea shad was red, but I love that we get to square off again
Makes it even funnier that we joked about making role claims to liven the game up.
CBear3 wrote:Sorry Rylan, guess I'll lose this round to shaf again...but at least last game the village won.
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