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Terence Kyle stares sullenly at the table, red-faced and grinding his teeth. The chief executive of Linklaters & Alliance does not like answering personal questions, which is rather awkward as he has agreed to talk to The Lawyer about his role at the helm of a firm that has recently transformed into one of the most admired in Europe.
Ask about the firm and he talks to you with considerable enthusiasm. But ask about him and Kyle, 52, deflects the question with an opaque statement of the obvious.
It goes something like this.
Why did you become a lawyer?
Kyle says: "I went into law because I decided that I was interested in the law." Ah.
When it comes to his background, all he is prepared to say is that his father was a "banking official".
I ask if he went to university in his native Northern Ireland.
"No," he snaps. "I went to Christ's, Cambridge. I was at school in Belfast. You shouldn't make assumptions about people."
As responses go, it seems uncommonly prickly. What is wrong with going to university in Belfast?
But sharp-tongued corrections are entirely characteristic. At a recent partners' meeting, Kyle pointed at a partner who had spoken and reportedly snarled: "That's a fucking unhelpful comment."
An old friend from Cambridge, Roger Birkby, now managing partner at Norton Rose, says Kyle "always was a blunt chap [with] a formidable reputation for telling people when they're out of line".
He can be "overly blunt", agrees one senior banking client – even "fucking rude".
Yet this banker esteems Kyle: "He has a good sense of humour, can take a joke himself, and take the piss out of others. I have been in confrontations with him; but you can have a laugh about things afterwards. He does listen. [But] I wouldn't call him Terry, not unless I wanted to be hit."
You think he is joking? In 1994, at a Linklaters & Paines client party at the Savoy, Kyle was involved in an extraordinary confrontation with one of his most valuable clients, Neil Stocks, senior lawyer at Swiss Bank Corporation (SBC, now UBS). Stocks had earlier made certain negative remarks, "Terence stalked up to me like some kind of prop-forward", recalls Stocks. An SBC colleague heightened the drama by saying "come on, Terence, take a swing at him". Stopping just short of that, Kyle used some particularly colourful language – in front of a room full of clients.
But Stocks, no softy himself, has remained loyal to Linklaters. "I don't know what happened," Stocks says. "In many ways, Terence is my sort of bloke."
So much for Kyle, what about his firm? Linklaters has reinvented itself by effectively merging at the end of last year, with four firms previously affiliated through the continental European Alliance group.
The new organisation is vast, with offices in 28 financial centres round the world, 1,900 lawyers and a combined fee income estimated at many hundreds of millions of pounds.
It was not a true merger because the firms – from Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden – will only pool a proportion of their revenue, although this is set to increase steadily over time.
At a stroke, Linklaters has leapfrogged over Allen & Overy and Freshfields, and, in Europe at least, caught up with Clifford Chance.
Linklaters' clients seem pleased. One argues that, although Clifford Chance "probably has a better grip of its network", Linklaters "has better partners, both in London and overseas".
The managing partner of a major rival in the City concedes: "It's too early to say I'm impressed by Linklaters & Alliance. But I am impressed with the concept."
Much of the credit must go to Kyle. In preliminary discussions with the Alliance firms, says Pierre Nijnens, former managing partner of Dutch firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, "Terence was quite outspoken. He said the Alliance firms were perceived as a loose group. I didn't like to hear that at the time, but I thought he was right."
Others in the Alliance felt differently. Paris-based Jeantet & Associes opted out of Kyle's plans, as did Madrid's Uria & Menendez. Which is why some outsiders have nit-picked.
Kyle is visibly irked by press criticism and is desperate to explain how Linklaters has tackled its perceived weaknesses. In Paris, he says, by way of example, the firm has recruited a leading mergers and acquisitions team from Gide Loyrette Nouel. In The Netherlands, Linklaters has taken on several tax specialists, while in Madrid a new office opened this month, staffed by three English lawyers.
Kyle is fanatical about his firm – you would not be surprised to find "Linklaters" tattooed on his chest. One of his partners offers an analogy: "If Terence was a soldier, he would march directly towards the enemy carrying the flag, and expect you to be right behind him. And you would be."
Stephen Edlmann, head of international finance and capital markets, confirms that Kyle leads by example. "He would do [work] in the middle of the night that I should have been doing," he says. "He would say: 'let's do this together'."
Kyle has also been known to take part in charitable events. In Christmas 1996, he delivered post around the firm to raise money for the charity Crisis.
But, in accepting nothing short of the best, he can be a hard taskmaster. "I suppose I am," he says. "I don't expect people to go through the motions; I expect them to put in an effort. If you are going to be part of an organisation, you need to participate fully in what the organisation does. I certainly don't believe you should ever consciously seek to be third or fourth in any activity. You should always seek to be the top."
Kyle joined Linklaters & Paines straight from university in 1970. At the time, the firm employed just 250 people, the only other firm worth working for was Slaughter and May, and older figures in the City still wore bowler hats.
He qualified in 1972, becoming a partner in 1979. In the early 1980s, he was one of four partners involved in the launch of the international finance practice. "International capital markets were just taking off," he recalls. "We were the first to set up a specialist operation. The people who worked in that group did nothing but capital markets work."
With the backing of leading investment banks such as Bankers Trust, Credit Suisse First Boston, Nomura, Paribas and Swiss Bank Corporation, Linklaters achieved market dominance. "Eventually, Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance copied the approach," says Kyle, who led the group from 1989 to 1995. "But by that time I don't think they had a choice."
And in 1995 he was appointed managing partner.
It might be tempting to assume Kyle is a bruising executor of other people's bright ideas, but Edlmann insists this is not the case. "If he is sure he is right, and has done the research and thought about something, he has the nerve to bash on. When we started practising US law, people did worry about that, but within a year the ones who'd had concerns said 'thank goodness you had the courage of your convictions'."
Under Kyle's leadership, Linklaters has changed considerably. As well as the merger and the creation of a US law practice, there was the move to new premises, which brought all London-based staff under one roof for the first time in years.
Kyle was instrumental in moves to modernise the firm's image and, on the advice of Saatchi & Saatchi, dropped "& Paines" from the firm's logo after 150 years.
And it was Kyle who, as managing partner, introduced flexitime for partners as well as staff (Linklaters was first of the Big Five to offer this).
Kyle was closely involved in a less satisfactory experience – losing a partner to a rival firm. He had recruited Sean Pierce from Clifford Chance and was said to be deeply disappointed when he left soon after for Weil Gotshal & Manges. And last week, leading competition lawyer Chris Bright bailed out of the firm to become managing partner of Clifford Chance's European competition practice – the first sign that the Alliance agreement has not pleased everyone.
Kyle though has little time for those not with the game plan.
"All lawyers have a terrible lack of self belief – they're not confident that the work will come to them."
After pep talks from Kyle, Linklaters' diffident lawyers got over this. "I think people realised that sitting at home wringing your hands and saying, 'isn't the competition awful [in terms of being strong]', was no good."
Having impressed as managing partner, Kyle was the obvious choice to be chief executive of Linklaters & Alliance. "He was clearly the person everyone wanted," confirms Edlmann. Again, clients agree. "It says something admirable about Linklaters that they put him in that job," says one banker. "Some would argue that you don't want such a forceful personality in charge, but I disagree. You need someone like Terence to keep things moving forwards.
Terence Kyle
Chief executive
Linklaters & Alliance


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Property Location
With a stay at Hotel Kenzi Tower, you'll be centrally located in Casablanca, steps from Twin Center Shopping Center and Casablanca Twin Center. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Villa des Arts and Arab League Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 237 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
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- Number of meeting rooms - 9
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- Year Built 1990
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- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- Breakfast fee: EUR 16 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (one-way)
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Wanted to visit due to its ownership, found if to be very friendly and inviting, the main rooms are over decorated with F1 memorabilia, very clean and tidy hotel
We visited during Grand Prix weekend - and ate there twice because the food was so good [and our feet ached]. The brasserie was listed in the hotel as a pop-up restaurant called Marcello. The food was very good - thin sliced ham with big lumps of parmesan for starter, really good gnocchi, excellent steaks, Good wine. What more can...
While spending four months in Monaco, I used to come to the Columbus on a Sunday Evening and enjoy a good old Sunday roast. Just what was needed after a few beers in the afternoon watching the football. I always enjoyed visiting this hotel and I liked the decor of this restaurant. Food and service was always good. A little...
The brasserie re-opened on 16th Nevember 2015, but I cannot recommend it at this stage as it appears to be based in the hotel foyer, which can be seen as a tad soulless. The menu is very limited at present...perhaps it will improve?
Has been a great place to have a snack however seems to be closed all the time of late. Good venue just needs to open more often
Despite being close to the heliport the Columbus Hotel restaurant has a peaceful feel with it's sunny terrace opposite the rose gardens dedicated to Princess Grace - & it may be these
lovely gardens give off a feeling of tranquility to the restaurant - who knows ! The bar is one
of the few tranquil places in Monaco where you...
As a frequent visitor over the last 15 years we were very surprised on arrival to find that there us no longer a bar or restuarant in the Hotel. Breakfast is still served but that's it. The concerige appeared to be slightly embarrassed when he passed on thus information but offered no reason for the change. There is a pack...
We always stop here for the home made brew which is excellent but this time we had the appetizers as well. My husband contracted food poisoning from some delicious but not clean chicken fingers....needless to say we avoided the place for the rest of the trip.
Had the burger which was very good and served with very good fries. Joined by a colleague who had pasta which also was very good. Wine by the glass was ok and not overpriced. This place is a solid performer on lunch as well as dinner and reasonable prices.
Restaurants in hotels can be a little hit and miss, but this one is quite good, service was excellent. Food was of a high standard, but fairly limited. Terrace is nice, especially in the sun.
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I woke the next morning still slumped against the door. After I'd finished crying I fallen into a peaceful, dream-less sleep.
Digging through my wardrobe, I sigh as there was little to my taste. Finally, at the very back, I find a pair of chocolate brown dungurees and a casual white shirt. I settled into them comfortably. My hair was in a dusgraceful state but I was too lazy to brush it, so I tied it back messily. Taking a breath, I stepped out of my room.
Everyone was where I'd left them night before, sitting at the dinning table. I take my seat and rip open a warm bread roll without even thinging about it. Yesterday, my stomach had been screaming for food, but I ignored it. Now, I was making up for it.
"Slow down Scout." Drake said over the table cheerfully. "They're not gonna run out of bread." I didn't care.
Natasha cleared her throat and I glanced down at her. "We didn't get to talk about your tactiks last night." I could see she was trying to be sympathetic, but it wasn't working. Her voice was tough.
I shook my head. "I don't have tactiks. I don't have strengths. I don't have any chance whatsoever of winning this, so I think you should save your breath for him." I gestured towards Drake.
It could be seen clearly in her eyes. Her burning brown eyes. She was more than angry.
A silver flash flew before my face. I ducked. It came back in the opposite direction. I stubbled back.
Natasha stood with the knife firmly in her hands.
"C'mon Scout!" She shouted. "Get up and prove that you're not pathetic like your brother!"
I breathed out in what appeared to be a chuckle. Pathetic? You've done it now!
Jumping up I threw my fists at her. She dodged easily, bringing the knife back. Blood trinkled down my cheek. Your going about this all wrong, Scout. When she attacked again I grabbed her wrists. I brought my knee up violently into her stomache and the blades twanged against the floor.
In a blur they were in my hands, and at her neck.
"You don't have strengths!?" She quoted, laughing hard. "Oh, you're funny Scout! You really are!"
I'd forgotten all about Choux and my fellow tribute, who were standing utterly gobsmacked. "Honestly Natasha," Choux shrieked. "You're getting less lady-like ever year!" Drake just stared at us. I removed the silver blade from my mentor's neck and stabbed it into the table.
I know what's going on. It's part of her master plan. The fighting, the blood. It's all against the rules. I've been attcked before I've even arrived at the Capitol, never mind in the arena. I can hear it now. Scout, the rebelious one...
My scarred cheek and I pulled up at the Capitol not long later.
"Here goes nothing." I said, stepping out into another world.


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To my shock, the dinner goes by with any incidents. My parents seemed very impressed with Lou, complimenting his look, how respectful he was. I mostly stayed silent during the entire evening, just listening and watching my parents take interest in my Boyfriend.
An interest they hadn't manifested for me in years. But I'm not jealous, I don't care about their approval...
The evening went smoothly too, my father even opening a bottle of wine and offered us some, which we accepted. The thing tasted foul, I think I'll stick with Jack, Lou however seems to like it.
It was past midnight when they retire to their bedroom and we did the same, spending the night at my place for the first time. At least Lou wasn't pumped with hormones so we actually rested.
I turn around in the bed when I notice he's no longer there...
"Lou?" I ask sleepily, my question meet with silence.
I stand up and see the door open and light coming from the floor above us. Wondering where my boyfriend is, I leave the bed and climb the carpeted stairs.
"Hey there Lucas." My father says in a low voice that I can still understand. I don't go up any further. I lean against the wall and listen in.
"You're already up Mr. Walker?" Lou says yawning.
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Lou stayed silent for a moment, I consider going up when he finally speaks again.
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The Vodafone 553 is a great budget handset with messaging at its heart. The slide-out QWERTY keypad is ideal for creating messages and with Live Messenger, Gtalk, Yahoo Messenger, SMS, MMS and Email there is no excuse not to keep in touch.
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Using Torgue Tokens to fast raise BAR
Okay so this may be complex at first with a few extra needs but it's the quickest way to level up your BAR:
First you need to be a gamer who uses 2 profiles in co-op and has a flash drive. Next you need to have played though Torgue to at least opening Moxxi's bar and have some Tokens but not have bought anything with them yet. Now the long tedious part.
Be in Moxxi's bar and just leave player 1 standing, player 2 joins the game and straight away goes to options/ change storage and swap to flashdrive but leave player 1 on HD.
Player 2 plays the 1 arm bandits till he has used up his tokens, notice how player 1 also gets the winnings building up his stock of tokens. Once player 2 has no tokens, he/she leaves the game then re-enters from the HD save then swaps to flashdrive as before.
Repeat this till player 1 has 999 tokens and it stops collecting them. Now quit both players to the front end menu and swap the players around (ex-player 2 presses start). If you wanted you can repeat the collection process so both profiles have 999. Now the BAR raising bit.
Start the game again in Moxxi's but the player with low Tokens is player 1 and the 999 player is 2.
Straight away player 2 (999 tokens) changes to flash drive and then plays bandit and as soon as he wins tokens it passes the 1000 mark and you gain 100 BAR, exit player 2 only and make sure it saves then reload from HD, notice how you kept the BAR from the Flash save, swap from HD to flash and play bandit again.
Once you are the point where you are just swapping, playing and exiting you raise BAR points very quick. I'm at 44k Bar and it takes a little over 200 BAR to get a point.
Sounds like a plan. I have to try this later.
That's actually a pretty smooth system. I like that. I figured I would care less about BAR but I'm pleasantly surprised spending them still.
I love my BAR and almost maxed it out. A few days ago I even used the reset option and can do do it all over again on to of the amount I already gained, I just wish there was a rare% drop chance stat I could raise.
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35 RV Parks near Old Orchard Beach, Maine
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38 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 (map) | (207) 934-7614
Sites: 65 | Latest Rate: $45.00 | 2 Reviews
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Jul 2012 - $45.00
What this campground has going for it is that's it's about 10 minutes from Old Orchard Beach. And that's really the only reason to stay here. The sites are un-level, packed close together, and a bit run down. We didn't swim at the pool, but it looked well kept. Everyone was friendly and it was fairly quiet. - lopenzani
Jun 2012 - $45.00
This is an older park in need of some upgrades, but it is 3 blocks from the ocean and is a quick 5 minute walk to downtown Old Orchard Beach and the Palace Playland on the beach. Sites are pretty basic and not very wide, but have trees along the back of each site and gravel drive-in with some grass between sites. The bathhouse/office is an older block building and could definitely use an update, but that being said, the bathrooms are clean, though very out of date with peeling paint, 1950s hardware and rubber mats on the floors. There is a good pool for the kids, and the area is nice. The firerings at each site are, I think, old washing machine tubs. Whatever they are, they do the job. We would stay here again, but we need only a place with services to park the RV and don't need all the frills. The price of the sites does go along with the lack of services. Most sites at the other campgrounds are $20-$30 more per night than here at Ne're Family Campground. - MerryKalia
27 Ocean Park Rd Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 (map) | (207) 934-4477
Sites: 150 | Latest Rate: $75.00 | 12 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $75.00
Beautiful campground near Old Orchard Beach. Easy access to downtown by trolley ($1.00 ea way). Quiet, clean, secure, great sites and a friendly staff. A little pricey but worth it. Would stay there again. - EllieH55
Aug 2015 - $75.00
The site we were assigned was very clean and with new equipment, the staff was very helpful. A bit cramped and there are no views of really anything but a wall...considering how close we were to the beach it's a good spot.
We stayed only one night, so this is a great overnight stay which we did on our way to Bar Harbor. - koeka
Aug 2014 - $58.00
Stayed here 2 weeks. Nice clean park. Loved trolley service for only a buck. Liked the dog area--used it daily. Drawback was poor Wi-Fi; always had to go to office and tell them to reboot to get working again. They showed little concern. Laundromat was expensive. Staff weren't very friendly. That being said, we did like this park and hope to stay a month next year as family is close at a nearby RV resort. Hopefully correction to Wi-Fi will be made. - Israt45
7 Oregon Ave Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 (map) | (207) 934-5526
Sites: 552 | Latest Rate: $70.00 | 4 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $70.00
There is no sign coming in from the west. Contact the campground and follow their directions. The site we were assigned was just big enough for the motor home. We had to park our towed across the street. The campground is about two miles from the beach. - Cmacoll64
Jul 2011 - $40.00
This is not an RV Resort, it is a trailer park that has just a few sites that they use for RV's. Actually the sites are set up for a permanent and you have to adapt your RV to it. Roads are paved but narrow and the sites are very close together. Listened to music from the trailer next to us all night. Out of the 550 plus sites they probably only have 10 or so open RV sites that obviously have had a permanent on them at one time or another. Had it not been for an appointment we had the next day, we would have left. We felt like we were in a summer daycare center with all the kids that were out and about and screaming. Gas powered golf carts going by constantly and a lot of loud motorcycles. Wi-Fi for $ (never ask) and only works at the rec. hall. Good water pressure is about all that was good here. The staff that was around were not friendly and didn't acknowledge we were even there. - buckeye1268
Jul 2010 - $50.00
Exceptional pools. Nice rest rooms. Playground equipment in need of repair. 40 minute walk to beach. Shuttle to beach about every 1/2 hour for $1 per person each way. - Spencer65
48 Cascade Rd Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 (map) | (207) 934-4733
Sites: 530 | Latest Rate: $85.00 | 11 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $85.00
A crowded campground - but they all seem to be at Old Orchard. We stayed in the back, Pine Grove area, which was more private and had a new pool, which was lovely and private. Hate, hate, hate the razor wire fences at the front - it feels like a zoo trying to keep the animals in. But....it did grow on us. Sites near the back pool are nice... full sun - that is where we would get next.... pools at the front are nice... but right next to the road - would not want to have a site by the road - too noisy and crowded. Others we met said it was the nicest in Old Orchard area. Nice access to the beach. Trolley that goes downtown is handy. Fireworks on Thursday. Bathrooms are very clean, strict about bikes and fires after 11. Kids liked the ping pong, kids hot tub (a nice touch) and free mini putt. Speaking of kids - absolutely hate it when we are charged extra for the kids - this is supposed to be a family campground. Especially with teens, who are not partaking in too many camp children's activities. Dogs are also extra. With the Canadian dollar right now, this made for very expensive camping. Probably the most expensive campground we have been to. But... the campground is full, as many French Canadian families have been going there for years, and it is a desirable area. - User901
Sep 2014 - $40.00
We stayed here at the end of season when only about 25% of the campsites are open. The campground was very nice, clean, and quiet. It is conveniently located for sightseeing, shopping, and the beach. The staff was very helpful and offered great info on the area. The wifi was wonderful (our site was close to office); many cable TV channels to chose from. Would definitely stay here again. - Longhorn Fan
May 2014 - $49.00
What a great campground! Spring Rates for Memorial Day. Can't beat the price for such a great campground. We stayed on site 13Y and is near the seasonal sites. Very low traffic part of the campground. The bathhouse was always clean and the showers had great pressure. We were able to get a good wifi signal at our site and the pedestal had it all. Although we did not use the pool, there were people in the heated pool and the hot tubs. We enjoy this area especially being walking distance to Old Orchard Beach. We will return to this campground in the future. - clw_man
50 Adelaide Rd Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 (map) | (207) 934-4633
Sites: 239 | Latest Rate: $45.00 | 25 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $45.00
Everything about this campground is perfect:
Location - Close to Portland. In between Kennebunkport and Cape Elizabeth. In walking distance from the beach, boardwalk, and pier. Couple of blocks away from the bike path that connects Portsmouth and Portland.
Campground - There is something for everyone. Two pools, playground, pond, woods, open sites, private sites, community center. The campground is well maintained.
Management - The owners are super nice, ever present, ever helpful.
Great value, better amenities than nearby campgrounds at better price. - Catalina W
Aug 2016 - $52.00
Nice park, nice staff...great location. Narrow roadways, but workable. - DaveNH
Aug 2016 - $50.00
Well run immaculately maintained. Friendly helpful staff.
We took a back space in a new area which was very quiet. - Coffeetrader
Old Orchard Beach, Maine (map) | (888) 886-2477
Sites: 500 | Latest Rate: $1.00 | 19 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $1.00
They were just winding down for the season when we stayed for a couple of nights.
Nice park with lots of amenities, also its proximity to the beach (10 min walk) is great. Can see why it is popular.
Our site was easy to get in/out. Services were easy to access. Site was level. Staff helpful. - Our-Wandering-Casa
Jul 2016 - $79.00
We stayed here again with friends and this place just puzzles me. We made a last minute reservation because of a cancellation. The reservation is lacking as site are empty but they have them listed as full. The good about this stay is we could walk to the beach and into town, our site was good size, the pool was close by and the noise was not bad. There is a train that is close (a track and freight) but that does not bother me. Check in was fine. The site was dirty with cigarette butts and other trash, it would have been nice if that was picked up. We had a couple fires even with the hot weather, hook ups were fine and the wifi was great. I cannot put my finger on it but I just cannot warm up to this place. Anyway, good for the beach but for me, that is it. - Happy Camper X2
Jul 2016 - $70.00
Very fast check-in. Nice level site with ample 50 amp, water, and sewer. Tree shaded us well. I needed to use printer/scanner and the gal at the desk allowed me to use their office equipment, very nice! We rode our bikes to the beach, took no time at all. Pools were clean and well kept. Overall a very nice park and I would be happy to return. - Paul2015
3 Old Orchard Rd Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 (map) | (866) 305-0051
Sites: 281 | Latest Rate: $42.00 | 9 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $42.00
This park was billed as a RV Resort, but reality is it is more of a mobile home/seasonal park with a few over night spaces. We were attracted to the park by the positive reviews, and the fact that they honored Passport America. The park itself had many family amenities, pool, kids water park, play ground, and even an outdoor theatre that played kids movies or cartoons most days. If you choose this park, be prepared for LOTS of kids, not always being monitored or supervised. The electric scooters and bikes were most troublesome, often in the hands of 6 - 10 year old's. Not getting hit or run over during our week stay was an accomplishment in itself. The roads of the park are paved but the sites are gravel. They are good size, however that didn't stop the neighbors and their kids from strolling through on their way to the pool. Weekends were particularly crazy, with tons of kids going every which way. The noise level in the park was pretty loud most nights, and just about always it was the permanent residents whooping it up until the wee hours. And there was no one to complain to as most of the workers in the office were young teens. We didn't see any dedicated handicapped sites, and the restrooms although new, were fairly cramped inside. Interestingly, the wash basins were on the outside wall of the restroom, and many mornings we were treated with watching various male campers shaving. There were also 2 washers and 2 dryers available at bathroom area, but those too were outside under a roof overhang. There was WiFi available at the park, but we used our Verizon service when we could. There was no pet walk area. That left you walk your pet down the many permanent lined streets, with the residents keeping a wary eye on you. To get to the OOB beach area a shuttle picks up right in front of the entry into the park and I believe was only $1 per person to ride. I think if we are ever back in the area we would look for someplace a little more RV oriented. - SargeW
Jul 2016 - $35.00
Stayed here under Passport America which made it a very good deal considering. The park has a lot of seasonals which we are finding the norm here in Maine. Our site was a level pull thru which was nice but not really needed. The streets are fairly narrow, especially if you are trying to back into a site that has other units parked across the street. Good spacing between sites. There is the usual train but you could barely hear it. In the site we were in, because of the tall pines, satellite was not in the picture but they do have cable. We would stay here again. - Mooney 201 Pilot
Jul 2015 - $60.00
Primary focus is seasonal. Short term area is tight and with apparent need for a campfire even on warm summer evenings you can get a lot of smoke. Better enforcement of quiet hours is needed. - Yoda45
8 Cascade Rd Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 (map) | (207) 934-2352
Sites: 257 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 20 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $30.00
What can I say, other than the folks there are super super nice, it was mostly quiet (not traffic noise, but frequent train whistle), and the bath house was one of the cleanest ever! We were near to one of the bathhouses and I swear the guy was there cleaning every hour.
Some sites are tight, some spacious. They want to fit you in based on size of your rig. We were given a number of sites to look at when we checked in. No one stayed next to us so if felt larger then it would have if all the sites were full. This said, all the sites are nestled in nicely among the trees.
Pool and playground areas looked amazing, although we did not use either. We are thinking this will be a great place to come back to for a few days next summer with the grand-kids. An oddity was that the fire 'rings' were used washer drums. On the one hand, they were portable, on the other hand, they were tall and narrow, so the fire was not as visible. We will be back.
Our rate was off season and for W/E only (it had cable too, but that normally is more in the high season). They wanted to add $10./night for a sewer site when we arrived. - brentp
Aug 2016 - $45.00
Very Spacious Site in Premium Section
Family Friendly Campground
Pool was spacious and lots of children playing
Trolley stops right in front of campground
Location is superb to Old Orchard Beach. You can walk to the beach in 15 minutes
Staff was very kind
Fit Pit Pot was so high you could barely enjoy the fire. It was literally 2 feet round on all sides. - RVThatFamily
Jul 2016 - $65.00
We stayed for 5 nights and had another couple and their daughter join us. Our daughters really enjoyed the heated pool and playground. Old Orchard Beach is half a mile down the road, thus an easy walk, and there is a trolley that stops just outside the entrance to the campground. That makes it a quick trip and eliminates the need to drive into town and park. The rest rooms were sparkling clean and all the employees were very nice and helpful. - Tom Killackey
705 Portland Rd Saco, Maine 04072 (map) | (207) 283-3880
Sites: 151 | Latest Rate: $47.00 | 19 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $47.00
Access to this campground from 195 is very easy. Shopping and entertainments are close by. The people who work here are friendly and helpful. Sites are a little too close for me, especially when the neighbors want to have their campfire burning all day and night. Our site was very level and we had a tree for shade. The entire campground is kept very neat. We stayed here for 11 days, having some family members visit for a few days. Their only complaint was that the pay showers had poor water pressure. In general I think most campers are here for the nearby beaches and towns. A very nice surprise for us was the use of the Eastern Trail that runs for many miles north and south, that is accessible from the campground. We did a lot of walking while we were here. I would recommend this campground. - dbcordello
Sep 2015 - $30.00
Their website says their rates are $44.00-50.00, we paid Passport America 1/2 price rate of $30.00. This must be new math. Mostly seasonal park models or older trailers that have been there a good long time. Our site was wide and long enough to accommodate coach and car. Park was quiet but we were here after Labor Day so not a lot of seasonal people in park. Shower was clean and adequate but water pressure and temperature of water were terrible. - beach walker
Sep 2015 - $35.00
Rate is for out of season. Lovely place with mostly seasonal occupants. Only negative is poor wifi, but Verizon hotspot worked okay. Great walking trail next to park. Also an RV dealer within easy walking distance if you need parts or RV supplies. Very nice office staff. Convenient to Old Orchard Beach and Portland. Our site was level and easy to get in and out. Would definitely stay again if in area. - all4pets
814 Portland Rd Saco, Maine 04072 (map) | (207) 282-0502
Sites: 100 | Latest Rate: $64.00 | 59 Reviews
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May 2017 - $64.00
Stayed here over Mother's Day weekend. The campground is undergoing renovations and are adding sites in the back of the property. They called us to make certain we knew about it and that we were still OK to come. It did not impact our stay. We had a large site to accommodate our group. It worked out well. All gravel, no grass, fairly level. Large. Laundry was fine. Bathrooms were clean. Part of out group stayed in a camping cabin. Also very nice. The front of the campground has older smaller sites with many trees and closer together. We would stay here again. - luv2gowalkabout
Jul 2016 - $88.00
Everything was super clean and in good working order. Pool was perfect, bathroom and shower house were immaculate. Employees were friendly. Campsite was clean and ours was large (some didn't appear as large). There were a lot of trees. - Jennylou
Sep 2015 - $59.00
Great campground for the Old Orchard Beach / Portland Area, oh did I mention super clean ! We stayed here for three nights in mid September and would return in a second if visiting the area again. Amazingly clean, well manicured and a super friendly staff. We stayed in site # 47, this is a pull through gravel site with more then enough room for our 33' motorhome and toad. Electric was good along with water, sewer and cable. Great off leash dog park. I did hear a little traffic noise but nothing that would keep you up at night with the windows open. Very short drive to beaches and Portland. - bug512


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Discussion in 'Colorado Football Message Board' started by The Guest, Aug 31, 2008.
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damn....it is a 7:30 start in the eastern time zone. why does that seem like the wait is so much longer? :smile2:
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lets start the countdown
Less than nine hours, now. I'm starting to pace nervously. I pitted my shirt for the first time since National Letter of Intent Signing Day...
Freakin' Fired UP!
about 7 hours now... the wait has been soooooooooooooooooooo lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggg....
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Motorola Moto G5 smartphone review
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Cheap yet cheerful. But is this the budget android phone to buy?
Moto's mid-range Android smartphone does everything well. Why pay more?
This cheap, flawed smartphone is still good value
But Moto's brand new wonder phone is almost a year old already
Great handling, features and a giveaway, $348 price help us overlook some camera and power issues
Motorola's revamped range of smartphones are coming to Australia. The range is composed of the Moto X Style, the Moto X Play and the third generation Moto G.
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Rachel Soanes, 37, underwent the procedure to "plump out" her face at St Thomas' Hospital.
But the fat entered her lungs and killed her in a "phenomenally rare" complication. The hospital took two hours to admit Miss Soanes to intensive care where she died minutes later.
Southwark coroner's court was told she suffered from a skin disorder called lupus profondus.
The condition destroys fat cells under the skin leaving Miss Soanes with an unusually thin and scarred face.
Doctors at St Thomas' had treated her twice before and admitted her as an out-patient on 12 February this year.
But she became ill as doctors carried out the treatment. Her oxygen levels plummeted as a blockage - or embolism - formed in her lungs.
A specialist crash team took 50 minutes to reach where she was being treated in the out-patients unit for skin disorder patients.
Coroner Dr Andrew Harris delivered a verdict of death by natural causes and from acute respiratory failure triggered by the fat embolism.
He said nothing could have prevented her death despite the delay in treating Miss Soanes, who lived in Norwich.
But Dr Harris revealed he is now considering writing to St Thomas' about its care of out-patients.
He said: "My concern is it simply doesn't seem acceptable that someone who falls critically ill in a hospital has poorer access to emergency treatment than someone outside hospital."
Nurse Linda Cooper, from the hospital's patient at-risk team, said she was first told about Miss Soanes at 12pm but the patient was in the dermatological out-patients unit away from the main hospital and was not admitted into intensive care until shortly before 2pm.
Pathologist Professor Sebastian Lucas said it was one of the first cases of fat tissue embolism he had seen in 30 years.
The expert said: "Once the fat got into the lungs there was nothing anyone could have done. It happened within seconds."
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust expressed its "heartfelt sympathy" to the Soanes family.
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Hey everyone, my name is Kolt Day. Recently, my article/essay "Money, the God" was published on The Activist. I'm excited to announce that since then, in coöperation with Sean Bailey and The Activist, I've been given the fantastic opportunity to write a weekly column to be titled "The Movement Starts Here".
I'll get into the nitty gritty of exactly what this column entails in a second, but first I owe readers a personal introduction.
A disclaimer: when it comes to things that I would describe myself as, democratic socialist is not the first on the list. For all intents and purposes, I actually have the end goal of anarcho-syndicalism. But with this slightly differing viewpoint comes two important things to note: the experience behind it, and the acknowledgement of the necessity of democratic socialism.
On experience: I used to be a hardline right-libertarian. In fact, I wrote an essay titled Radicalismo about the change that I undertook going from hard right to hard left. Since then my days as a libertarian, I've covered many bases with my political ideology from neoliberalism to social democracy to Luxembergism, before finally settling comfortably in my anarcho-syndicalist tendencies where I've been ever since. I've been in so many different political mindsets and slowly deconstructed each to get to where I'm at, which means I've got an incredibly strong and critical base and a thorough understanding of both the ideology and economics behind each. At the end of it all, I've got one major goal: destroying the impassable stronghold that is capitalism.
On necessity: a realization that perhaps I and the democratic socialists are coming from the same place. We've got a desire for change, but the violent revolution and overthrow of Marxist-Leninism and many anarchist pine for would spell disaster. In a world with constantly advancing military technology, defense treaties, and heavy-handed civilian firearm laws, it'd be nigh impossible to actually start and maintain a revolution, especially in the richest and most militaristic planet on earth. This is not late 18th century France or America, and this is not feudal Russia. Muskets and cannons will no longer do it. As events unfold, it becomes increasingly more evident that the way forward is through a combination of working-class agitation followed by electing socialists and changing the system from the inside.
So that's where we converge: a common desire for socialism and the knowledge that violence is not the way to attain it.
Don't misunderstand me, I'm not a reformist by any means I desire revolution. Not violent revolution, however. I desire the mass and swift agitation of the proletariat, and the insertion of socialism into our political structures.
As much as I dislike the social democracy of Bernie Sanderssimply because it leads to dulling radicalism, his movement shows that this approach can work. Since Sanders has caught steam, the term "Berniecrats" has arisen, and numerous people have mounted campaigns on Sanders' platform.
What is to stop this from happening with genuine economic democracy and social change?
The Sanders campaign has already made people very aware of exploitation by Wall Street and the (0.)1%; the awareness of exploitation by the bourgeois will follow if we work for it.
And with that in mind, we reach the zenith of this column. "The Movement Starts Here" is intended to be incendiary and agitative, and I'll be covering anything that shows the exploitation in our current system. I'll cover voter disenfranchisement, grassroots movements, capitalism's connection to global crises, the greed of the upper class, and, on slow weeks, I'll likely even systematically pick apart capitalism.
These articles are meant to be enjoyable and shareable: something you could show a liberal friend to either incite them to rage against the system or trip over themselves to defend it.
I'm so very pleased to watch this go forward, and I can't wait to see how this column plays out.
With all of that said, I'll see you all next Wednesday.
In solidarity,
Kolt Day


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Sir Walter Bagot, 3rd Baronet (21 March 1644 – 15 February 1704), a barrister and landowner, succeeded to the title 3rd Baronet of Blithfield Hall, Staffordshire, on the death of his father Sir Edward Bagot in 1673.
He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and was called to the Middle Temple bar in 1666.
He served, like his father before him, as Member of Parliament for Staffordshire from 1678 to 1695.
He married Jane Salesbury in June 1670 and had 5 sons and 5 daughters. He was succeeded by their son Edward Bagot. His daughter Elizabeth married Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge and his daughter Jane married Morris Jones of Llanrhyadr, Denbighshire and later John Roberts, MP.[1]
- ^ "BAGOT, Sir Walter, 3rd Bt. (1644-1705), of Blithefield, Staffs.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
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I previously argued here that General Electric (NYSE:GE) will gain from strong fundamentals in energy and technology. After GE Capital purchased $7.5B worth of deposits from MetLife Bank, the story has somewhat changed.
Since my article was first published, the conglomerate appreciated by 13.3%, outperforming the Dow Jones by around 1,050 basis points. The shift toward financials will add risks to the business at a time when investors were starting to appreciate the focus on infrastructure. With that said, the transaction does have notable benefits in terms of synergistic value. A safer bet, however, could be found in Honeywell (NYSE:HON), which has notable expansion opportunities in margins and ROIC.
From a multiples perspective, GE is the cheaper of the two. It trades at a respective 15.3x and 11.9x past and forward earnings while offering a dividend yield of 3.7%. Honeywell, on the other hand, trades at a respective 17.2x and 12.4x past and forward earnings while offering a dividend yield of 2.7%. Both companies are rated near a "strong buy."
In addition, the two diversified industrials have had solid operational performance recently. On the third quarter earnings call, GE's CEO Jeff Immelt noted strong performance:
"We had a solid quarter in the third quarter with earnings up 11%. Growth was fairly broad-based. Organic revenue growth was 8%, and orders were very strong. Energy, which has been a drag so far this year, should turn positive in fourth quarter. The environment was more volatile, particularly in Europe and with U.S. housing, and this had a negative impact on both healthcare and appliances. However, emerging market growth was very strong. We have a strong balance sheet, and we continue to execute a balanced capital allocation plan. Significantly, we retired the Berkshire preferred shares and those improved EPS by $0.03 in 2012. So in all, it was a good quarter in a volatile environment.
Orders grew by 16% in the quarter, which is a good indicator for the future. Organic orders growth was 6%. Order pricing is flat versus the previous year, which is a positive sign. We ended the quarter with $191 billion of backlog and this is the highest in our history. Our market momentum gives us confidence and solid organic growth going forward in 2012 and beyond, so overall we think it is a very good orders story."
Greater expenditures on capital orders are anticipated and analysts are bullish about GE's development of next-generation aircraft. One of the reasons why investors should be attracted to the conglomerate is because it has been able to rationally shrink business while maintaining earnings potential. The acquisition of MetLife Bank deposits will move the company away from wholesale funding. According to Sterne Agee, regulations are not likely to increase at GE Capital as a result of the transaction.
Consensus estimates for GE's EPs are that it will grow by 19.1% to $1.37 and then by 14.6% more in both of the following two years. Assuming a multiple of 15x and a conservative 2012 EPS of $1.49, the rough intrinsic value of the stock is $22.35, implying 19.8% upside. If the multiple were to fall to 12x and 2012 EPS turns out to be $1.40, the stock would fall by 9.9%.
Honeywell, in my view, has more favorable risk/reward based on earnings potential and its premium. Third quarter earnings crushed expectations with EPS above the high-end of guidance. Sales grew by 8% organically and the firm proved successful in penetrating high-growth markets. At the same time, Asia is decelerating and the fourth quarter update was somewhat disheartening. Even still, the company has implied headline margins of around 30% and its R&D strategy, coupled with successful operational restructuring, will drive fee cash flow.
Consensus estimates for Honeywell's EPS are that it will grow by 34% to $4.02 and then by 10.7% and 11.7% more in the following two years. Assuming a multiple of 16x and a conservative 2012 EPS of $4.42 the rough intrinsic value of the stock is $70.72, implying 28.2% upside. Note that I am raising my estimate. Even if the multiple were to plummet to 13.6x and 2012 EPS turns out to be 2.7% below consensus, the stock would still appreciate. Accordingly, Honeywell merits its near "strong buy" rating.
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The history of Havana and Cuba are closely related. Modern history begins with Christopher Columbus landing on the island of Cuba in 1492. However, before that time period lived an indigenous people called the Guanajatabey. Migrants drove them farther out west. There were as many as 350,000 ofTaino and Ciboney groups by the end of the 1400s. Then, not one, but many Mesoamerican tribes came over, even before Columbus' arrival. When that happened, Columbus set up a governor in Havana.
An odd point of interest, Cuba was once owned by Great Britain. However, the government traded it back to Spain for Florida. All of this ownership and trading only helped to incite rebellion in the 1800s, though the Spanish kept power. The next major happening on the timeline was when the United States and Spain clashed.
This ultimately led to Spain withdrawing in the year 1898. Four years later, Cuba gained its independence. The next period would be marked by greater economic and tourist development, but also political chicanery. This created unhappiness for the people and eventually dictator Fulgencio Batista. Fidel Castro led the movement, which ran from 1953 to 1959. This Cuban Revolution has been a socialist state run by the Communist Party ever since. Fidel officially stepped down years ago, but it remains in the family with Raúl Castro.
Ever since the revolution, Cuba and its neighbour the United States have been at odds. The US is one of the few governments that does not have a friendly trade agreement with Cuba though some diplomacy has taken place here and there, most recently in late 2014 when Cuba released a number of political prisoners, helping to heal strained relations.
Havana itself was founded as a trading port by modern Spaniards and was often the target of pirates in the 1500s. Pirates overthrew the city soon enough, which led to Spain starting its construction of fortresses for defence and attack. By the year 1592 Havana was officially declared a city and would be called the "Key to the New World and Rampart of the West Indies.
The 17th century was one of the most important times for expansion. Greater construction techniques took place in this time, as did the erecting of many religious establishments. By halfway through the 1600s, disease struck Havana hard. Its peak came in the 18th century when it was the third largest city in the Americas, even surpassing the US' cities of New York and Boston. Havana was conquered by the British government in 1762, the start of the Seven Years War. The British opened trade agreements with surrounding colonies, which gave rise to much of modern Cuban culture.
What ultimately led to compromise between the UK and Spain was sugar, believe it or not. Sugar merchants needed Spain's cooperation to avoid declining prices and so put pressure on the government to negotiate with Spain. The Peace of Paris followed ending the Seven Years War. Britain took Florida and Havana went back to Spain, with involvement from the French government.
When the Spanish took control of Havana, they fortified it again and this led to an increase in development, including churches like the Havana Cathedral. This period of economic recovery touched everything, even starting a theatre trend, as well as giving life to a new middle class.
The United States continued to play an important role in influencing Cuban culture. The Confederate States of America's defeat led to many slaveholders leaving their homes and continuing the run plantations to Havana. The US took occupation of Cuba by the early 20th century, leading to further development including much in the way of commercial and tourist real estate. The US left Cuba after Tomas Estrada Palma took office in 1902. For over 50 years Havana toiled, as there was much in the way of development, but tycoons and were taking over, including organised crime bosses. The middle glass grew and actually outperformed Las Vegas in the United States.
However, decay was taking place for the poor and even middle class, as social services and public housing began to fall. This led to a revolution in 1959 as well as Castro's confiscating of all private property. Tourism helped resurrect the economy even though the socialist government managed all finances. Foreign investors did have income to offer. However, even to this day, you won't see any Cubans operating tourist real estate independent of the government; they are allowed to work around the tourism field, working in hospitality or driving taxis.
By 1968, all private businesses were owned by the government and the laws persist today. Further economy problems occurred with the fall of the U.S.S.R. in the early 1990s, since they were a major backer financially. Finances were so tough in this time, residents were literally stealing animals from the zoos of the city for food! However, Castro's socialism and their Soviet Union backing led to the US embargo act, a ban on all trading. This took its toll on the economy of the city, and to this day, a lot of historical buildings are not fully restored to where they should be. Cuba relies on foreign aid to improve much of its tourism accommodations and restorations today.
The year 2008, while damaging to the US, was actually great for Cuba and they hit a record $2.7 billion dollar USD high. The progress made with the US is good news for US travelling citizens eager to head back and sample some real Cuban cigars (in fact they can now take home $100 worth of cigars after easing of the embargo act); but much of the rest of the world has already made peace with Castro and knows firsthand the beauty and excitement that is Havana, created by a family that truly appreciated its long history and had great ambitions to elevate the entire populace.
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Ricky Nolasco is finally coming home. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired the right-hander and Southern California native from the Miami Marlins on Saturday in exchange for three minor league pitchers. The Dodgers sent Steven Ames, Josh Wall and Angel Sanchez to Miami in the deal. Los Angeles also received international signing bonus slot No. 96, which is valued at $197,000. ''It's somebody that can help us out,'' Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said after his team's 4-2 loss at San Francisco. ''He's an accomplished big league starter. We felt that we needed to add a starter at this point in the season. We had conversations with (Miami) going back a few days, actually about a week now, and we continued down that path until we got it done.'' Nolasco made 18 starts for the Marlins this season, going 5-8 with a 3.85 ERA. The 30-year-old Nolasco is 81-72 with a 4.44 ERA in 213 games over eight seasons. He ends his tenure with the Marlins as the franchise's leader in wins (81), ga...
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Nikon launches 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR lens
Nikon has launched an extended-range telephoto zoom for DX users: the AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR. Offering an 85-450mm-equivalent range and VR II image stabilisation technology, it's designed as an accompaniment to the 18-55mm kit lens. It includes a Silent Wave motor for quiet focusing, and will be available from 2nd September 2010 at a price of £369.99 / €379.
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Nikon UK today announces a new super telephoto zoom lens – the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR. With a focal length ranging from 55mm to 300mm (equivalent to 82.5mm to 450mm on DX format D-SLRs) it enables the user to really get up close and personal with distant subjects.
Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager Lenses, Accessories & Software, Nikon Europe BV, says: "The AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a really useful and economical second lens alongside today's standard 18-55mm kit lenses, enabling coverage of all subjects both near and far. The compact dimensions and lightweight construction make it an ideal choice for the compact D-SLR customer."
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The 5.5 times zoom ratio offers flexibility by drastically extending the telephoto reach. With 300mm (450mm equivalent on DX format cameras when compared to 35mm format) at the telephoto end, this lens leads the way in affordable and portable telephoto photography, ideal for family sport events and holidays.
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Incorporating the latest VR II (second generation Vibration Reduction) technology, the lens delivers sharper images when the camera is hand-held. This is especially useful when using slower shutter speeds at longer focal lengths, or when shooting in low light.
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The AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR incorporates Nikon's SWM (Silent Wave Motor). This ensures that the autofocus is fast and quiet so you don't miss that crucial moment, nor draw attention to yourself in more private settings.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR incorporates high quality ED and new HRI (High Refractive Index) glass elements to help deliver crisp images, even under harsh lighting conditions. The lens has a weather sealed mount, which prevents moisture and dust infiltrating the lens or camera sensor.
Ready for adventure, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is an affordable and compact lens that will be a welcome addition to any camera bag. The lens is supplied with HB-57 lens hood to prevent flare in strong light and a lens pouch for safe storage and transportation. The lens will also be available in zoom kits with Nikon's popular D-SLR range.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300MM F/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens specifications
|Focal length
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|82.5mm to 450mm
|Maximum aperture
|Minimum aperture
|Lens construction
| 17 elements in 11 groups
2 ED glass elements
1 HRI lens element
|Angle of view (APS-C crop)
|28°50' - 5°20'
|Closest focus distance
|Maximum reproduction ratio
|Aperture blades
|9 (rounded)
|Filter attachment size
|58 mm
|AF motor
|Silent Wave Motor
|76.5mm x 123mm (3.4 in x 3.3 in)
|530g (18.7oz)
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The Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G DX lens was a bit of a surprise when it was announced, as Nikon already had two very good telephoto zooms that appealed to DX body users (55-200mm DX and 70-300mm VR). Why Nikon was revisiting the low-cost telephoto space before filling out other DX options had a lot of Nikon users puzzled. Still, with two low-cost cameras (D3100, D5100) in the lineup, having low-cost lenses for them seems like the right thing to me. The question at hand is whether this was the right addition to the low cost lineup.
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This is a great lens however experience shows that as it relates to this lens, the Distortion Control Lens Profile does not exist in the View NX2 software. You will receive a message telling you that the photos cannot be displayed in NEF and ph0otos cannot be edited.
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