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Consumer products giant Gillette (NYSE: G) said last night that a rebound predicted after the end of the first quarter hasn't materialized yet.
While several new product lines -- including the MACH3 razor, Duracell Ultra batteries, and the Oral-B CrossAction toothbrush -- are being received well by the market, the company's Braun, stationery, and toiletries businesses disappointed in the second quarter.
That, compounded by "slower-than-anticipated recovery" in key overseas markets such as Brazil, Germany, Japan, and Russia, is expected to pull Q2 earnings some 20% below last year's levels with sales posting only a low single-digit increase. First Call's analysts were looking for a slight decrease as well -- $0.29 versus the year-ago $0.33 -- but Gillette's new numbers appear considerably worse.
After first-quarter earnings showed signs of progress despite some international weakness and the divisional problems mentioned above, Gillette Chairman and CEO Michael Hawley said, "we look for a return to our more traditional sales and earnings performance levels in the second half of the year."
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Newspaper publisher New York Times Co. (NYSE: NYT) said it authorized the buyback of up to $500 million worth of its common shares. So far this year, the company has already spent about $240 million buying approximately 7.4 million shares. About $107 million remains from previous authorizations.
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Richard Turere's Lion Light system is made out of LED bulbs and a car battery to prevent lions from eating livestock.
The Nairobi National Park lays four miles south of Kenya's capital city, with just one fence keeping wild animals away from humans. This makes for a lot of human-animal conflict, especially between lions and cattle farmers. Richard Turere, 13, was raised to see lions as the enemy because they killed his family's main source of income, their cows. So when he was 11, Turere came up with a solution to save his cows, and unintentionally save the lions.
Turere tried to figure out what lions were afraid of. He realized that lions seemed to stay away when people would patrol the grounds with a flashlight, 'they are afraid of movement,' he says. So he sought to replicate the movement of a person holding a flashlight. Taking a motorcycle indicator, some LED bulbs and an old car battery powered by a solar panel, Turere set up a system of lights, facing outward into the darkness of the park. The lights, now known as Lion Lights, flicker on and off intermittently throughout the night.
Since he invented this lighting setup two years ago, there have been no lion attacks on his family's cattle. And like all good ideas, his spread, with 75 farms now using similar systems. Turere received a scholarship to Brookhouse International School for outsmarting the lions, and now hopes to continue to use his innovative thinking to study airplane engineering.
His system is beneficial for farmers, but also for the lions, an endangered species whose population is rapidly declining due to conflict with humans. It is a conflict that is costly, both in animal life and in compensation to the farmers for lost income. Turere shows that cow, lion and human can coexist, with a little ingenuity and an old car battery.
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The Bridgemen Alumni Corps finally has the equipment it will need for 2005. The administration has been hard at work for months trying to gather the necessary equipment it will need. Through the efforts of many, the corps now has commitments for a full drum battery, flags, rifles and 75 horns!
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Guard caption head Matt Hurley has graciously agreed to provide the corps with all the Flags, poles and rifles they will need. "This is really going to be a lot of fun," Hurley said. "I can't wait to get started."
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The Bridgemen remind everyone that its first rehearsal will take place in Bayonne on Sunday, January 9. Anyone interested in being a part of the Bridgemen should contact the corps at email@example.com.
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Today (Feb 6) would have marked Bob Marley's 69th birthday. The iconic singer/song writer and human rights advocate was born in 1945 and only lived to be 36 after he lost a battle with brain cancer. We honor Bob's life by bringing you his 1979 Harvard Stadium performance in its entirety. This legendary concert featured Bob Marley & The Wailers, and others such as Patti Labelle. The concert was put together to benefit the on-going liberation struggles in Africa. The show was one of Bob's last, he went to Sweden for experimental cancer treatment shortly after and never performed again. He returned to his home in Jamaica where he eventually passed away in 1981.
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The typical PB&J includes a couple of slices of white bread, a big blob of peanut butter and a couple of spoonfuls of jelly. It's maybe not the healthiest thing to eat, but it's not all bad. I mean, peanut butter is a good source of monounsaturated fats and minerals. The big concerns are all the sugar from the jelly and the lack of nutrition from plain old white bread. But, I think you can up your PB&J game with a few changes and your daughter will still love it.

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Every sandwich starts with some kind of bread. Typical white bread is made with refined flour, which means the wheat is stripped of its bran and germ. Bread made with refined flour lasts longer and has a soft light texture, but suffers from a major loss of nutritional value. Some of the nutrients are added back in by 'enriching' the flour, but it isn't as good for you as bread made from whole grain flours.

Let's face it — white bread is just a thing that holds up the rest of the sandwich, it doesn't really have a lot of flavor of its own. So, swap out your old white bread for 100-percent whole grain bread. You'll get better nutritional value and more texture and flavor with the whole grain bread.

Another beautiful thing about whole grains is the variety of bread available, so you can mix and match your grains — wheat bread, 7-grain bread, or wheat mixed with oats. My favorite is whole grain spelt bread that I make at home in a bread machine.

I know that some pickier eaters won't like whole grain bread, but there are some white bread that is still whole grain bread. Whole grain white bread is made from a type of wheat that is lighter in color and has a milder flavor, and it's just as healthy as 'brown' whole wheat flour.

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Peanut butter is a good wholesome product as long as you choose brands that don't have added sugar. I mean, peanut butter is already delicious, so it doesn't need sugar. Either smooth or chunky peanut butter is acceptable.

Another option is to use something like almond butter. There's not much difference between the two nutritionally speaking, but almond butter has a pleasant flavor that goes well with whole grains. You can also find cashew or soy butter in most grocery stores.

Peanut and nut butter are nutritious, but also high in calories, so if you're watching your weight, it's important to keep an eye on your serving size.

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A typical store brand of jelly is made from fruit juice, sugar, and pectin. Nutritionally speaking, you're mostly just getting calories from the added sugars, and there's no fiber or anything else.

What's a better idea? Jam instead of jelly. Preferably fruit spread made with just the fruit and little or no extra sugar. It helps cut the calories a bit, adds a bit more nutrition and fiber, and tastes more like fruit rather than goopy sugar. If you can't find a store brand you like, don' be afraid to try making low sugar jam at home.

You know, you could skip the jelly altogether and add fruit to your sandwich. I get that it wouldn't technically be a PB&J anymore, but a sliced banana is delicious with peanut butter, or raisins or even thin apple slices are good toppings.


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while not material to the discussion of the suitability of the slip, you may also want to consider what amenities they offer that you may or may not be interested in and what kind of yard they have. do they have a travel-lift? they may all have the full Monty, just thought it might be something worth considering.
this is an ok link, more of a link to links but it might be helpful.
Cape May marinas - New Jersey, NJ, United States
oh, i thought Chef made a good point too... id hate to be somewhere dominated by stinkpotters... lol
this is a neat site too which may give you some more guidance.
I would suggest a series of easy steps to get to know and trouble shoot your new boat.
Penns Landing to Essington, an easy day sail with the tide, anchor or take a slip at Anchorage Marina the last fuel dock until Delaware City.
Essington to Delaware City, slip only no anchoring, another easy day sail with the tide.
Delaware City to the Cohansey River, anchor or take a slip at Hancock Harbor. A day sail with a taste of the upper Delaware Bay, will get you more comfortable with the chop on the bay.
Watch the weather, tide and current, wait and plan a long day sail to Cape May Canal. If your plan does not have an arrival at the Canal entrance at or close to slack add another day to your trip with a stop at the Maurice River or Bidwell Creek.
The State Marina at Fortescue, mostly power boats and fishing charters is scheduled for dredge some time this year, but is probably not a good option if the bay has a lot of swell. A 2 to 3 foot crest to trough may have you touching bottom.
I will be spending this summer sailing in the bay off the West Coast of Jersey.
Thank you All for your inputs. They are very helpful.
I know that we wont be sailing much, but I'm still hoping we can do a little sailing down the Delaware. We decided to keep our boat in Cape May for this season. Next year we will see. Either we'll take it to Rock Hall, or Atlantic Highlights, or we might keep it in Cape May, if we'll like it so much. I know, the drive from Bucks County is a bitch, but so as the other places. Originally we were thinking taking her to Belmar, but discovered that the inlet is not suitable for our sailboat. That is why we are taking her to Cape May. You all know how nice of the town Cape May is. Sailing might not be as good, but...
Thank you for your offer to help. I'm sure we'll keep in touch.
Best regards, Len
HIighly doubtful you will sail to Cape May from Philly, you will motor. You will have to play the tides and there are very few places to pull over and anchor after the C&D canal. May take 2 days from Penns Landing. We make this trip from the canal to cape May every year on our way to New ngland from the Chesapeake and the two places to pull in are Reedy Island about 5 miles south of the canal on the starboard and the Cohannnessay River about 30 miles south of the canal. The Cohanessey is deep and has a tidal flow also. Again play the tides right or you will go nowhere fast.
We always stay at Utsches. They are personal friends of over 30 years ( I lived in Ocean City New Jersey for 20 years) and they are a great family run Marina. Charley and Wayne are great guys. Their shower facilities are top of the line, close to restaurants as well as walking distance town, and the trolley stops in front of the marina.
Canyon Club caters to large fishing powerboats ( Vivkings, Posts etc) and is always overrun with fishing tounements and is not sailboat friendly at all. (we have a few stories about them). SJ Marina is not as unfriendly to sailors but Utsches is far and away the best and more economical choice here.
How tall is your H27 mast (add for VHF antennae). I am sure you could fit under the Cape May Canal bridge and save yourself 2 hours not going around the Cape. The bridge heigt is 55 ft.
I draw 4'8 and have never had a problem there. Many larger sailboats are kept in their marina and large transients frequent there. There is ONLY ONE WAY IN. East opf the Parkway Bridge you hit the Red channel marker you fooow a straight path along the bulkhead about 15-25 yards to the opening of Utches. I suggest you call them when you are at the daymarker and let them guide you in. Once you have done it it is a piece of cake, but the first time is scary.
Are you keeping there there full time. Where do you live? Bucks County? as thats a bitch of a ride from Philly on weekends and your days sailing will be limited by the weather on the ocean or bay?
I would conside Rock Hall on the Chesapeake as an alternative. Longer sailing season too.
I lived in the South Jersey area for 20 years and can help you.Feel free to PM me pnce you reach 10 posts,
|We've had no problem at any tide in or out of Utsch's with our 4'3" draft when staying about 15 yards off the docks on a line directly at 90 degrees off the Cap May Canal just as Mainguy describes. Take care and joy, Aythya crew
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We took our Catalina 350 into Utsch's marina in Cape May last summer.. we draw 4'6". We had enough water but I would recommend going in on the high tide... why try the fates? One word of caution, you need just a bit of local knowledge to get into the marina as the apparent entrance, the one marked with the green and red day marks, is not the one to use... too little water. You want to cut over from the cape may canal directly in front of the marina seawall and come in that way.. have fun!
|We have been to Utsch's before to refuel, but I don't recall what the tide was. They are nice people and, as mentioned, they have a fuel dock. We draw 4'6" and there are much deeper draft sailboats in slips there. There is a West Marine and a marine surplus store just over the bridge and a few restaurants within walking distance. I haven't been to the other marinas there, I just know that I'll give Utsch's a plug because they let me tie my dinghy to the fuel dock while I was anchored out near the coast guard facility. They are nice folks.
There is some shoaling close to all the marinas in Cape May, but that just means be careful at low tide and plan your entry and exit.
Also look at South Jersey Marina or Canyon Club.
Two Mile Marina is on the ICW near Wildwood, you need to go through a bascule bridge to get there, further from the Bay or Ocean.
Make sure your motor is reliable and plan for entry into Cape May Canal with the tide or at slack, and outside a holiday weekend when there is less power boat traffic.
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I'm new to this forum and to sailing as well. Past fall we purchased a 27' Hunter. It seems like it's a nice boat, time will tell. Right now it's in Philadelphia, Penn's landing. But in the next week or so, we would like to sail it to Cape May. We found 2 marinas in Cape May that can accommodate our boat. The
Utsch's Marina, and the Two Mile marina. In Utsch's they told us that we will have problems during the low tide. Our draft is 3.3 ft. Did any one had any problems with their draft? Can you recommend one over the other? Pros and cons?
Thank you in advance.
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Today, the U.S. dollar and the Japanese Yen continued their upside movement versus their major counterparts, as the analysts are still indicating that the situation in Middle East may expand, pushing the demand for safe haven currencies like dollar and yen to increase.
The euro dropped sharply against the greenback during the Asian session, trading around 1.3586, after recording a low of 1.3562 and a high of 1.3682. The pair faces a support at 1.3545. The daily momentum indicators show the pair in an overbought area, on the other hand four hours momentum give selling sings, supporting the pair's downside movement to continue.
The pound also dropped sharply today against the U.S. dollar, trading around 1.6167 after recording the highest at 1.6227 and the lowest at 1.6150. The pair faces a support at 1.6110. The daily momentum indicators show the pair in an overbought area, while four hours indicators give selling signs.
The dollar against the yen fell as the pair trades around the 83.32 level, recording the lowest at 82.83 and the highest at 83.42. The pair faces a support at 82.70. The daily momentum indicators show the pair in an oversold area.


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RUSH: The day before Thanksgiving, peace, ceasefire, wonderful. I'm happy to have been here when it happened. To share this once in a lifetime world moment with you. I'm sure you've got a wave of warmth oozing through your body, realizing what has happened.
As if we needed any more reason to love Michelle Malkin
RUSH: Nobel Committee Was Making An Investment In Peace
Rush Comments On Protester Who Shouts 'You're A Liar' At Obama Rally


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My cat doesn't like his yearly bath because he's part mogwai. I was looking for a shampoo that was clean rinsing and wouldn't make him puke after he licks himself for the 5 hours after aforementioned bath. This worked perfect! No puking. My cat still hates baths but this is a great shampoo. I'm guessing if you get the cat as a kitten and start bathing them early they won't be so sad but mine is a rescue cat that I got as an adult. I would still suggest getting an adult rescue cat AND this shampoo but be prepared for sad kitty noises.
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This product worked well at cleaning my cat's fur. It rinsed out easily and had a fresh smell. It had no effect on my cat's negative opinion of bath time.
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Have been using it for two years and will always use this. It smells nice and cleans the kitties. And nobody has got any allergies from it either.
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This shampoo makes my kitten coat soft and fluffy. It doesn't have a harsh smell. I bathe my kitten. I put water in a basin, water and shampoo. Then wet the wash cloth and bathe her was that way. She does not tolerate a bath. I rub her down real good and I don't have an angry cat who wants to attack. Lol
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I really like this shampoo and will buy more. My kitty is fluffy and smelling good after his bath with this soap.
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It does exactly what it claims.Very easy to rinse and leaves the coat very nice. No strong aroma either. I only used one soaping though.


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McDonald's Hispanos Triunfadores recognizes the success and service of 6 local individuals
EL PASO, Texas - The 14th annual McDonald's Hispanos Triunfadores program will honor six individuals who excel in their fields of work and who dedicate a great deal of their time and energy toward community service.
The awards ceremony will be held Thursday, Sept. 19.
The Hispanos Triunfadores are individuals who were nominated by people in the community in one of six categories: Arts & Entertainment, Business, Community Service, Education, Government Service and Science.
In addition to being successful professionals and excellent examples of community service, honorees must also serve as role models to the youth.
The committee also selected an individual to receive the Hispanos Triunfadores Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. James Vasquez, Executive Director of Education Service Center – Region 19.
The 2013 Hispanos Triunfadores Honorees are:
Janet Aguilar – Business
Dr. Renato J. Aguilera – Science
JoAnne Bernal – Government Service
Estela Casas – Arts & Entertainment
Joe Gomez – Community Service
Dr. Carmen Olivas-Graham – Education


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While seismic questions linger, Ship Creek development plans progress
The latest version of the Ship Creek Development Plan features a modern vision for a bustling Anchorage waterfront district, but few details on what it would take to redevelop the unstable, earthquake-prone area.
In a presentation to Anchorage Assembly members Friday afternoon, a representative for international design firm KlingStubbins outlined the three-phase plan that involves extending development across the mudflats to the water's edge. It would create space for hundreds of new residential units, retail and commercial space and a new urban center built around a proposed Ship Creek Square. The plan's key design concepts include connecting Downtown Anchorage to Ship Creek Valley, leveraging the area's outdoor amenities, fueling economic expansion and creating a new "Gateway to Alaska."
It calls for a new freshwater marsh, expanded trail system, amphitheater and modern esplanade along Knik Arm.
But according the KlingStubbins, any construction would still require extensive studies to find ways to build out the seismically active mudflats. And with much of the land in question owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation, Assembly members and municipal planners alike said redevelopment would depend on the railroad's willingness to play ball. Ultimately, KlingStubbins said, the vision for Anchorage's waterfront could take generations to realize.
The Assembly seems to be on board.
"Anything that has a little vision is kind of fun," South Anchorage Assemblywoman Jennifer Johnston said after Friday's presentation.
Aside from zoning changes, though, she said the Assembly would only play a small part in bringing the plan to fruition — it would depend on a private investment firm working with area landowners to make the new urban center a reality. Assembly Chairman Patrick Flynn had a different way of describing the vision for a new downtown district.
"We have a saying in the consulting business: 'Your plan is hope, quantified,'" he said.
The Ship Creek plan is up for a public hearing at Tuesday night's Assembly meeting.


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Fox Deflects Criticism From Romney Following $10,000 Bet
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Fox hosts are rallying to Mitt Romney's side following his $10,000 bet to Gov. Rick Perry during a recent GOP primary debate. This is the latest example of Fox hosts defending the wealthy; they previously derided efforts to increase taxes on the rich, while supporting proposals that would increase taxes on the poor.
Romney Challenged Perry With $10,000 Bet ...
Politico: Romney's Bet "Gave His Opponents A Perfect New Way To Cast Him As An Out-Of-Touch Rich Guy." Politico reported:
If Mitt Romney had said $10 or a $1 million, the line might have flown right by, but offering Rick Perry a $10,000 bet on stage at Saturday night's debate gave his opponents a perfect new way to cast him as an out-of-touch rich guy.
There wasn't much interest in the fact that Romney would probably have won the money from Perry on the dispute over whether Romney ever expressed support for a national individual mandate for health insurance like the one included in the Massachusetts health care plan Romney championed.
The focus was on the sum, and the avenue it gave both Romney's Republican rivals and Democrats into what's one of his main vulnerabilities: He grew up rich and got richer, often at the expense of closing down businesses through his work at Bain Capital. [Politico, 12/11/11]
... And Fox Rushed To His Defense
Fox's Cavuto To Romney: Don't Be "Embarrassed" By Bet. Discussing the bet, Fox host Neil Cavuto noted that Romney was now trying to "downplay" it and said: "I don't know what was so bad here. What am I missing?" Addressing Romney later in the show, Cavuto said:
CAVUTO: You have a hard time embracing something that I think is a selling point if you handle it right: You're rich. I say embrace it, Governor. Don't feel embarrassed about that $10,000 bet thing. Brag about the fact that you have got 10,000 bucks just to throw away on a bet. [Fox News, Your World with Neil Cavuto, 12/12/11]
Bill O'Reilly: The Bet Is "No Big Deal," "I Do This All The Time On The Factor." Discussing Romney's bet with Fox News contributor Brit Hume, Bill O'Reilly called the bet "no big deal," and said, "I do this all the time on the Factor." He later claimed that the controversy behind the bet was a "media-concocted thing":
O'REILLY: OK, now Romney -- the headline was -- and you've got to explain this to me, because I do this all the time on the Factor. Romney is going to vote -- going to bet Rick Perry -- because Rick Perry, his whole campaign has given Romney jazz now. He just gives Romney jazz every time you turn around.
So Perry basically brought up again that in Romney's books there is a difference between the health care in the hard back, and the health care in the paperback. And Romney says look, I'll bet you $10,000 there isn't. And Perry did not take the bet. To me --
HUME: Right.
O'REILLY: -- that's no big deal but apparently that wasn't good.
HUME: Well, here is the problem with that. The debate was on a Saturday night. And if you saw the whole thing in context, it probably didn't strike you that much. But, it made headlines. And the headlines and the sound bites, I think, are what a great many people probably saw out of this debate particularly nationally. I mean, people don't sit around on Saturday nights -- except people like you and me.
O'REILLY: No, I know but what's wrong with him betting -- if he believes that he's right.
HUME: Because it was a large sum of money that it suggested he has handy in the way that most ordinary people --
O'REILLY: But he does, everybody know he's a gazillionaire.
HUME: I understand that, I'm just saying that the critic critique of him has been, Bill, that he's out of touch.
O'REILLY: I don't know.
HUME: Right? That he doesn't identify with regular people. And the guy who's got -- look, I don't buy this particularly myself.
O'REILLY: Yeah.
HUME: I'm just saying that I think that this is how it played and it played rather badly for Romney. It made him look like he was --
O'REILLY: I don't know. I think that's a media -- I don't think the folks care one whit. I think that's a media-concocted thing. [Fox News, The O'Reilly Factor, 12/12/11]
Hannity Called Controversy Behind Romney Bet "Ridiculous." Talking about the debate, Sean Hannity said: "In all seriousness, I was watching this -- I didn't even take note of it. They were both smiling. It was a fun moment, light-hearted moment. And then I'm watching the spin right after the debate -- that was the biggest gaffe in the world. I'm like, oh, that's -- this is ridiculous." [Fox News, Hannity, 12/12/11]
Fox's Asman: People Should Be "Celebrating The Top 1 Percent." Addressing the controversy, Fox Business host David Asman suggested that people should be "celebrating the top 1 percent instead of denigrating them." [Fox Business, Power and Money, 12/12/11]
Fox Has A History Of Defending The Wealthy While Attacking The Poor
Fox Attacked Proposals To Tax Wealthy While Supporting Proposals To Raise Taxes On Poor. In October, Fox personalities attacked a proposal for a surtax on millionaires as "class warfare" after they had earlier supported a Republican presidential candidate's tax proposal that would have raised taxes on the poor. [Media Matters, 10/6/11]
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Haslem inks two-year deal with Heat
Published: Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5:47 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5:47 p.m.
Former UF forward Udonis Haslem has signed a two-year, $5.6 million contract with the Miami Heat.
Haslem has spent all 11 of his NBA seasons with the Heat and is the franchise's all-time rebounds leader. He and Dwyane Wade are the only players to appear on all three of Miami's championship teams. Haslem's deal was worked out several days ago, and Haslem told the team he had no desire to leave his hometown, anyway.
"Udonis Haslem has been a fixture in Miami over the last 11 years," Heat President Pat Riley said. "He's a team player, an encompassing all-purpose player that would play just about any position or role in order to win. It's been such a privilege and honor to have him with the organization and I'm so happy that he decided to come back."
The Miami native opted out of a contract that would have paid him $4.6 million next season to give the team flexibility during free agency.
Haslem averaged 3.8 points last season. For his career, Haslem has averaged 8.6 points in 715 regular-season games.
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Space Rangers HD - Development Update
Here's a development update for Space Rangers HD from a couple of days ago. This post announces a (surprising) simultaneous release in Russian and English and we should see it this first quarter:
We saw few comments to previous entries, where you guys were asking about how things are going. Well, we were working hard for weeks, but now we have time to share some details with you!
At the moment the game is almost done and being translated to English and other languages. We believe that this translation will be much better than previous one in Reboot.
Release version of the game will be available sometime in Q1 of 2013 simultaneously in Russian and English. You will be able to purchase the game in retail stores and through Steam as well.
Stay tuned, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and you will never miss a thing!
Information aboutSpace Rangers 2
SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Sci-Fi
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released


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Are there any bathtubs shaped more like a chair as opposed to a traditional tub?
Are there more comfortably designed bathtubs similar to the shape of a chair? Do radically different shapes of bathtubs exist? Recommendations for custom tub stores?
Kind of expensive but there are walk in tubs.
Yes, they're out there. Just bring money - lots of money. My wife absolutely had to have a soaker tub in one of our bathrooms. The unit she picked was over $2,000, and it's not that fancy. The kicker? The thing is almost 3 feet deep, and with her bad knees, she has trouble getting into and out of it. So it almost never gets used. On top of that, it's an odd size so I can't just replace it with a standard tub without a bunch of work.
Most people who are having difficulty with moving around prefer to give up tubs in favor of a nice walk in shower with a bench and grab bars. But, not everyone. I've done several full access bathrooms with walk in tubs. Just the tubs averaged around 6-10K with the different options. Two options that shouldn't be options are the quick drain and a heater. Because the door opens in (to be able to seal) you have to sit there until every bit of the water drains away. That can be a really chilly experience, so the quick drain minimizes that. And if you want a long soak, you need the supplemental heater.
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Who is the inventor of gel filtration chromatography?
The technique was invented by Grant Henry Lathe and Colin R Ruthven, working at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, London.[3][4] They later received the John Scott Award for this inv…ention.[5] While Lathe and Ruthven used starch gels as the matrix, Jerker Porath and Per Flodin later introduced dextran gels;[6] other gels with size fractionation properties include agarose and polyacrylamide. A short review of these developments has appeared.[7] There were also attempts to fractionate synthetic high polymers; however, it was not until 1964, when J. C. Moore of the Dow Chemical Company published his work on the preparation of Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) columns based on cross-linked polystyrene with controlled pore size,[8] that a rapid increase of research activity in this field began. It was recognized almost immediately that with proper calibration, GPC was capable to provide molar mass and molar mass distribution information for synthetic polymers. Because the latter information was difficult to obtain by other methods, GPC came rapidly into extensive use.[9] (MORE)


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The Administrative structure of the Board consists of two sectors under
which different branches are functioning. There are 264 sanctioned posts
out of which 240 have been filled up and 24 posts are lying vacant.
i) Holding of Examination :
The basic and most important responsibility of the Board is to hold timely
and crystal clear exams and in time declaration of results. With the grace
of God, the Board has been successful in fulfilling this responsibility.
Formerly, The board had been holding exams for Metric/Intermediate/Oriental
languages. But since 1993, the Education Department of the Govt. of the
Punjab(Controlling authority ) has laid down the responsibility on the
Board for taking the exams of OT/CT/PTC and Art and Craft. The Board has
been holding all the said exams satisfactorily and in a peaceful environment
and their results are also declared well in time.
ii) Method of Exams:
For the information and facility of the candidates, the approved schedule
for holding the different exams and bank admission forms are posted to
the heads of the educational institutions affiliated to the Board well
in time. Newspapers and radio also advertise it. The admission forms for
regular candidates are received personally by the representatives of the
heads of the institutions from the Board. The admission forms for the
private candidates are made available by the Board through the H.B.L situated
in Bahawalpur Division.
The received admission forms are registered . They are classified as Regular,
Private, sex, group, district, Tehsil wise. The exam cell, according to
the scheme of studies and Board rules and Regulations allot the Roll Numbers
and exams centers in accordance with the demand/nearest to the residence
of the candidates after strict checking. The roll number slips are issued
about 10-15 days before the start of the exams. Formerly, all this process
was completed manually. But since 2003, it is done through computers which
have made it not only rapid and graceful but it has also become more fool
proof and crystal clear.
In view of the facility and demand of the candidates, the exams centers
are established nearest to their residences. With the recommendation of
heads of educational institutions/EDO's/DEO's the teachers
with good reputation are appointed as supervisory staff in the exam centers
Teams consisting of Board Members and Mobile squads are arranged to check
the performance of the supervisory staff and to make the process of exams
more crystal clear. With the help of local administration, Police is also
appointed at every exam center. This step has almost eliminated the practice
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Welcome ToLift Right Concrete
Concrete that's uneven isn't just unattractive, it also devalues your property and can even be dangerous. From driveways to garage floors and everything in between, it's easy to forget just how much concrete your property has, and most of it is there to keep you and your loved ones safe and comfortable. Lift Right Concrete is the region's leading family-owned concrete expert. Make sure your sidewalks, curbs, patios and pool decks are in the best of shape before someone gets seriously injured.
Remember that just because an area looks fine doesn't mean that there isn't trouble brewing. Oftentimes, there are red flags well before the outdoor patio of your home sinks. Just like any other part of a property, routine maintenance and checkups are required to ensure concrete is holding up its end of the bargain (literally).
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When lawmakers gathered this winter and spring, they crafted the hallmark legislation of the regular and special sessions, dealing with curbing prescription drug abuse and manufacture of methamphetamine.
Policymakers and former addicts had banned together in recent months to fight prescription drug abuse, spurred by the often recited Centers for Disease Control statistics that more Kentuckians die each year from prescription drug abuse than car crashes.
The tragic headlines of children abandoned, harmed, or even killed by reckless exposure to the fatal toxins of meth-making parents too tweaked up from the drug habit to care for their young, to the rising numbers of grandparents parenting again to fill the gap left by their abusing children, to the pop-up pain clinics and pill mills disproportionate to the real pain-killing medical needs of patients all sounded a clarion call to organized, political, life-saving action by law.
The regular session produced a highly negotiated measure to limit the amount of pseudoephedrine-based cold and allergy over-the-counter medicines that could purchased without a prescription. PSE, the chemical shorthand for pseudoephedrine, is the key ingredient used to make meth. Many anti-drug advocates wanted a prescription-only measure, but the political tolerance for such was weak. The deal brokered in the end lowered the amount of cold medicines such as Sudafed or Claritin D a consumer can get from 9 grams to 7.2 grams per month. Gel caps of the ingredient are excluded as it is believed PSE is harder to extract in that form.
Kentucky lawmakers also wrote a remedy for the prescription drug abuse epidemic and pill mills by requiring all pain management clinics to be physician-owned and for prescribers of Schedule II and III narcotics like Oxycodone and OxyContin to use the electronic, prescription drug monitoring system called KASPER to track patient use of painkillers, who prescribes them and how often. The legislation grandfathered in existing pain clinics that are not doc-owned, but they would have to abide by the new rules to stay in business.
One of the most compelling testimonies in Kentucky was brought to bear during legislative public hearings by Clay County business owner Melanda Adams. At age eleven she started experimenting with alcohol and marijuana. Her addiction grew more robust with the addition of prescription medicine abuse. Eventually, she wound up in early her twenties a hard meth addict, busted repeatedly for her habit, passing through the turnstile of several rehabs. Now, in her thirties, Melanda Adams is walking testimony of recovery and wholeness. She tells her story, alongside valiant drug educator and advocate Karen Kelly, president and CEO of Operation Unite in eastern Kentucky.
Adams and Kelly join me this weekend on Connections with Renee Shaw to talk about Kentucky's drug problem and how they're waging the battle against it.
Watch a glimpse of the program here.


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Events for April 20, 2014
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Good Friday Cross Procession and Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
Good Friday Cross Procession and Easter Sunday Sunrise Service "La Procesion De Viernes Santo" and "La Misa Al Amaneser" Sentinel Peak (A Mountain) Friday Through Sunday, April 18- 20, 2014 This year Los Dorados Orphan League (The Golden Ones) will be conducting their forty-fifth annual religious events during Easter weekend. Following is the breakdown of... Read more »Find out more »
"Ancient Native American Pottery Replication Workshop: Decorated Wares of the 1300s"
Saturday & Sunday April 12 & 13, and Saturday April 26, 2014 "Ancient Native American Pottery Replication Workshop: Decorated Wares of the 1300s" with ceramist Andy Ward at Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 2201 W. 44th Street, just west of La Cholla Blvd., ½-mile north of John F. Kennedy Park, Tucson. 9 a.m. to noon... Read more »Find out more »
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Events MAYNARDS MARKET WINE TASTING EVENTS – SAVE THE DATES! APRIL Friday, April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. : Wines of Keeling Schaefer Vineyards in Pearce, Arizona Friday, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. : Wines of Carlson Creek from Willcox, Arizona Wine Tastings are free for Wine Club members and $10 for non-members. 21 +... Read more »Find out more »
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Garden Egg Hunt
Bring your family and celebrate spring at the Tucson Botanical Gardens with an egg hunt, visits with the Garden Bunny and a spring-themed activity for kids. Free with Gardens admission.Find out more »
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Hacienda Del Blues
The Hacienda Del Blues series continues, hosted by Marty Kool of KXCI's Blues Review. This week marks the return of The Kings Of Pleasure. With Mike Hebert on guitar, The Kings Of Pleasure play music with roots in the 40s & 50s aimed at the dance floor. Think about putting a greasy juke joint spin... Read more »Find out more »


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French mosque reopens after protest disruptions
By James Mackenzie
DRANCY, France (Reuters) - A French mosque, whose imam says he has received death threats over his promotion of dialogue with Jews, reopened for Friday prayers after it was forced to close down this week due to disruptive protests.
The mosque in Drancy, a suburb to the north of Paris, has been the focus of tension for weeks with a small group of protesters keeping up a noisy barrage of criticism against the imam Hassen Chalghoumi.
"We've been facing really enormous pressure for five or six weeks now," Chalghoumi told reporters before Friday prayers. "We want peace, we want calm. These people aren't welcome here."
The mosque was closed for security reasons on Tuesday after the association which runs it said that protesters had interrupted services.
As Chalghoumi spoke, a group of around 30 protesters gathered outside the fence of the mosque, facing off with fluorescent-vested security staff preventing them from entering.
The problems at the Drancy mosque have underlined the volatile mix of prejudice, integration problems and fears over radical Islamist extremism that have often plagued France's large Muslim community.
A spokesman for the Grand Mosque of Paris called for a return to calm in Drancy and deplored the manner in which the protesters had "set themselves up as religious police."
Chalghoumi gained widespread prominence in France earlier this year when he backed government calls for a ban on full-face veils called burqas or niqabs, provoking stiff opposition from some local Muslims. Continued...


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Sparky Park – Austin, TX
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One last post from our trip to Austin. Sparky Park of a former electric substation, the park was created through the efforts and vision of neighbors. Lovely old trees and a unique art wall make this pocket park something special.
Really enjoyed this Grotto Wall! Had to add a little something of my own to the artwork.
University Co-op Art – Austin, TX
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After visitin Hope Outdoor Gallery we headed over to 23rd and Guadalupe to the University Co-op to see the murals and Bevo.
We were in Austin to do a volksmarching event (walk) and took the opportunity to visit this iconic location. The art is not permanent – it gets painted over regularly so what I post here may already be gone!
Navasota, TX – 06/02/17
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Navasota used to be an AVA sanctioned walk (volksmarch) but the club out of Bryan-College Station that hosted it has folded. So this is a "just for fun" walk to take pictures and see how the town has changed since we last walked here.
Albany, TX – 04/15/17
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After we finished our Volksmarching event at Fort Griffin Historic Site we headed into Albany for lunch. We chose the Icehouse Restaurant.
During the early 1900s, virtually every Texas town had an icehouse, as ice manufacturing plants were known. In large part, they supplied block ice to the frosty icon of the era, the icebox. I know it will give away my age, but I actually grew up with an "icebox" and made many trips to an icehouse to bring home the huge blocks of ice.
The Icehouse Restaurant made the area that used to house the icemaking machinery into a bar area. The former "salt pit," where the ice was made, is now the dining room, and the old vault where the ice was stored, is now an office and a storage room.
They have excellent salsa!
When we finished eating our lunch we headed over to the Old Jail turned Art Center.
We lucked upon a car show in progress. Here are just a few of the ones that I liked.
We detoured from the car show into the park to look around.
We completed the circle and arrived back at the car show.
Georgetown, TX – 04/07/17
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We were in Georgetown to do a volksmarching event. So we stopped by the Public Library to see the Sculptures they have on display.
We went out the back (9th Street Entrance) to see these on display.
Comfort, TX – 03/11/17
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We were in the area to do a volksmarching event. The walk started at the Cypress Creek Community Center and was on country roads.
After doing the walk we headed over to the Comfort historic district to look around.


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|this cosplay has had a lot of editing over its time omfg im fiNALLY happy with it though?????? ahh i wear this cosplay so often bc gary is my favourite ok
<3 ME LIKE!!! *glomps* My Gary!! :D :D <3
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garyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! this is awesome :] i cosplay gary toooooo
Epic wig work!
welp (Posted 14th August 2012)
so i deleted a shit ton of pictures from the previous incarnations of this cosplay, since now i have some much nicer photos, but i kept a couple because it's pretty interesting to see how it's progressed since i debuted last kita. i've been through two shirts, two pairs of jeans, two pairs of boots and two wigs for this cosplay, so the difference is pretty awesome to see to be honest.
amecon was the best i've ever felt in this cosplay and i'm so fucking happy with it, definitely my favourite cosplay now! ; u ;
more new stuff (Posted 25th July 2012)
"are you really commissioning the shirt again" YES YES I AM
I'm looking forward to rewearing this at Ame with the new additions!
Changes~ (Posted 24th January 2012)
I've had absolutely no confidence in this cosplay due to issues with the shirt, not to mention how horrendously inaccurate it is, so I am having a new one commissioned by PirateToaster before I wear this to Midlands Expo!
I'm also looking into having the cape commissioned too, since even though he only wore it in one episode and intro, I really love it :U hopefully I'll have the cape by the time Birmingham Comic Con rolls around!
I've also purchased a new wig since my current was inaccurate. I've gone for Arda's monster of a Jareth (I also bought one for Green too... yay colour discrepancies!) and as you can see from the picture, it's gonna take some serious styling... wish me luck!
I'm really looking forward to being able to wear this again without feeling horrendous, haha. What with Gary being my favourite character and all, maybe I can do him a little justice :)


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I've always thought about doing it to my AR, but never had the guts. If no one here responds, there are lot of articles out there on how to do it if you Google it.
I was wondering if anyone had pointers on painting a sniper type rifle. I know you can get patterns and designs to make it look professional. I was also thinking about doing a wrap - something like this www.camo4u.com - has anyone worked with that kind of stuff. Any pics would be helpful if you have them.
I've always thought about doing it to my AR, but never had the guts. If no one here responds, there are lot of articles out there on how to do it if you Google it.
I know this is a few months old, but here goes:
It started with a couple coats of plastic primer. It's clear, so making sure you've coated the entire weapon is tricky. Then khaki over the entire gun. I removed the bolt and CH, red dot, VFG, light, and masked off inside the gun to make sure no paint got inside the barrel. I also masked off the FCG on the lower receiver to make sure nothing got "painted shut" in there.
Then pine needles. You'd be surprised how quickly you can paint a camo pattern over a rifle. It'll cost you about $20 to get the primer, and 3 colors of flat forest green, earth brown, and khaki. Most rifles I've seen were done the opposite of mine---khaki was the final color to allow the green, brown, and black through, and you can really get some nice looking work on it. Experiment on some wood prior to actually painting. Again, if you want to use leaves and such you can, but pine needles gave me the best looking appearance. I literally tried about 10x before deciding to go through with it. Good luck!
Looks great!
I still don't think I'd have the guts to do it mine.
I'm planning a Dura coat job to my AR but am wanting to get enough stuff to do a few different weapons all at once (not all camo). I had a guy do a Mossberg 835 a while back and was really happy with how i turned out. I'm going to be doing the next job myself but want to get a couple practice guns to try it first. A local shop here usually always has a couple beat down old shot guns and the like. I wont feel so bad if I mess those up..heh
I'm figuring the air brush will give me the look I'm wanting with no real hard lines to the design.
I found this a while back and saved it. Pretty much tells ya what paint to buy and shows ya step by step how to do it. Pretty cool.
Painting a rifle
Ooooooh I want to try it so bad. Maybe I will get some Air Soft knock off at Wally World to practice on.
I like the Digital ACU look also
Krylon is the paint to use from what I have read - My luck I'd paint it and then loose it in the woods.
Well I got my paint and some water guns that my kids don't use. This week sometimes I'm going to give a few test runs a try. Not going to bother taping or anything, just want to see how certain colors and patterns come out with different base coat colors. If all goes well, I'll try the AR. If not, then it stays a "black rifle".
Use a block of wood first. try your patterns on perhaps a 1x8 or 1x10 and use different leaves, twigs, and pine needles if you have any. I spent probably 10 hours practicing before I got what I wanted on the board and then I was confident enough to go to the gun. it's tricky getting all the curves and stuff.
I tried it on a old water gun I found in the garage. Not too thrilled at my artistic abilities. I'm going to try the piece of wood next. If I still suck after a few tries with that, no way I'm taking the spray can to my AR.


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Port Grimaud is a French Historical Monument set in the Baie de St. Tropez on the Cote D'Azur. It's a miniature Venice built around pretty canals and bridges, but in the Provencal style of the fisherman's house rather than the grand palazzi of Venezia.
L'Annexe is a waterside Provencal style fisherman's house located in the village of Port Grimaud, on the River Giscle opposite the Cogolin boatyard. Within this gated community are homes connected by a network of canals and river, stone bridges and pretty streets. L'Annexe was built in 2000, and has 3 bedrooms and a study on 3 floors, with 3 bath or shower rooms. It can sleep 6 adults, 1 child/small adult and 1 baby. It is comfortably furnished and equipped with all modern conveniences. Rental includes the use of linen and towels. There is a large balcony off the rooftop bedroom, with views along the river out towards the bay, and to Grimaud village and the mountains.
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Perfect for many family fun and many memories!
About the Owner
About Brian Chapman
Brian & Camia Chapman live in Port Grimaud and in Santa Cruz, California. Camia is an Asian dual French resident/US citizen, Brian is a dual EU/US citizen. They love to sail the Mediterranean in their sailboat, and they enjoy good music.
Brian Chapman purchased this house in 2002
Why Brian Chapman chose St Tropez region
Close to the Mediterranean, French Culture, and the weather of the Cote D'Azur.
What makes this house unique
Relaxing by the pool and watching the world go by on the river. With everything that's needed to meet one's needs!
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Perfect for many family fun and many memories!
This Port Grimaud villa provided everything our family needed for a week on the French Riviera. Our family included adults, toddlers and a baby and the villa was perfect for all of our needs. I was also prepared for the accommodations to be a little small, but we had plenty of room and the outside pool and dining were perfect for family meals and lots of swimming fun. The pool and dining area was also totally kid safe for playing in and out of the pool. We loved our visit and found nothing inadequate and to be better than the property description.
Perfect house for a wonderful family holiday
I first reviewed this property in 2012 and have been visiting every year since then with my family - 2 grandparents, 2 children plus spouses and 1 grandson. As always the property was clean and very well prepared for us on arrival. The owner keeps it in very good order and updates equipment etc. as appropriate. He also provides very full, accurate and helpful information prior to arrival which makes shopping and getting around very easy. We now know the district really well, but still find something new in the information each year. The air conditioning was, once again, very welcome as the temperatures soared into the 30s during our stay, but the large sun blind made it possible to eat out of doors on the terrace in comfort and, of course, the pool was always there to cool off. For sea swimming and a possible lunch on the beach we used our rubber dinghy, took the water bus or walked. The beach really is not very far away. We also went, as we always do, to the market in the main part of Port Grimaud on Sunday and Thursday which is interesting to visit. Port Grimaud itself, now 50 years old, is a charming and fascinating place to be, especially in the evenings when the visitors (who really are not a problem) have left. My husband and I arrive on day one and never leave for the whole of the holiday. The younger members of the family often take a ferry across to Saint Tropez for a touch of the "high life", which they enjoy just for a day, but they are always pleased to come back to Port Grimaud. I really cannot recommend this house highly enough and have already booked a return visit (our 7th) for next year.
Lovely well maintained villa
Stayed at this villa with my wife and three sons (aged 14, 13 and 10) in May 2016.
Well located with good access to shops and restaurants. Short walk to beaches.
The owners provided loads of really helpful information to help prepare for the trip and the property was very well equipped for our stay (including use of a couple of bicycles for quick morning trips to the bakers etc.)
Overall - excellent property in great location.
Lovely house and very special location.
We had a super week in this lovely fisherman style house. There was everything we needed, secure gated location, parking in our private courtyard with electric gates, swimming pool, waters edge with mooring for a boat, walking distance to private residents beach with excellent beach club. The little square around the corner had some shops that sold everything you could want, there really was no need to travel out and waste any of our precious holiday time. The whole rental was so easily managed and we received a very helpful information pack. Jocelyne who met us with the keys was so nice and helpful and works locally if you need anything. We have been coming to this area for our summer for many years but Port Grimaud has diffinately been our favourite place to date.
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The description given for this property was accurate for every aspect of the house and surrounding area. The booking process was straightforward, though slightly stressful sending payment and deposit to owners by direct bank transfer (given stories in press of payments for non existent properties!)
Hopefully this review will help give confidence to others!
Owners sent through loads of useful info about the house and area, which meant we could do some advance planning to make the most of our week in Port Grimaud. On arrival we were met by very friendly local agent (friend of owners) who showed us around property and talked us through finer points of aircon, washing machines, keys etc.
The house was clean and well equipped.
Deposit was returned within 2 weeks of holiday finishing.
Our party of four adults enjoyed our week in this house very much and I'm very happy to recommend it to others.
Wonderful house in an amazing setting
I have spent a week in this lovely house for the past 2 years with all my family and we love it. It's fully air-conditioned, an absolute must in the heat of summer, very well equipped and perfect for 2 grandparents, 2 children and their spouses/partners and a grandson. The terrace for meals has a more than adequate sun blind to keep the food in the shade and the pool, although admittedly small, is wonderful for keeping cool. We have used the mooring that goes with the house to keep our rubber dinghy and this is great for getting around. Port-Grimaud itself is a fascinating place. There is a good source of breakfast bread etc. near the house, good supermarket shopping fairly close and plenty of excellent restaurants.
The whole family are adamant that we should return next year which gives some indication of what an excellent rental this is.
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"Close to the Mediterranean, French Culture, and the weather of the Cote D'Azur."
Activity and Interests
Port Grimaud is located in the Baie de St. Tropez, between Ste. Maxime and St. Tropez, and about 60 miles west of Nice. Our house is on the Giscle river with direct access to the bay. See our FAQ (sent in response to enquiries) for exact location.
Other Activities: Tourism, including historic sites
Golf: Beauvallon
Ski: During the winter season: skiing at Isola 2000 in the Alpes-Maritimes, just north of Nice; about 2-3 hours. Ice skating in Ste. Maxime and St. Tropez
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Rental rates
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|Additional Nights
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Early Summer DISCOUNT
17 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Early summer DISCOUNT
1 Jul 2017 - 7 Jul 2017
7 night minimum stay
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High Season DISCOUNT 2017
8 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
High Season
29 Jul 2017 - 25 Aug 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Late Summer 2017
26 Aug 2017 - 22 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Fall 2017
23 Sep 2017 - 6 Oct 2017
7 night minimum stay
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My Standard Rate
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Additional pricing information
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
Rentals begin at 4 pm on the first day, and end at 10 am on the last day. The rental rates include the provision of linen and towels. There is a security deposit of US$1000. This can be paid by bank transfer or in cash on the day of arrival. This will be returned within one month of departure, after telephone charges and the cost of any damage has been deducted. The house must be left as clean as on arrival. Any extra cleaning required will be charged
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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- 100% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date.
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"Relaxing by the pool and watching the world go by on the river. With everything that's needed to meet one's needs!"
Property Type
- house
- Family
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
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- Broadband Access
- Hair Dryer
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- Iron & Board
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- Parking Off Street
- Sunbed
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- Wireless Internet
- 4 Ring Stove
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Pool / Spa
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- not suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
- beach
- near the sea
- waterfront
- bay
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- equestrian events
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- mountain biking
- sailing
- diving
- ski lift pass
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Floor Area
- 94 m²
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, En suite, middle floor
- Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Middle floor, with hand basin
- Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Ground floor, with hand basin
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed, Master
- Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed, Double
- Bedroom 3 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Cot, Double can be 2 singles. Other single for is smaller adult
- The master bedroom 1 has an en suite bathroom. It is on the middle floor. Bedroom 2 has a double bed and is also on the middle floor, as is a a shower room/toilet. Bedroom 3 is on the top floor. It has 2 single beds that join to make a double, an additional narrow single bed, and a moveable/foldable baby cot. This bedroom has a large balcony overlooking the river. There is an additional shower room/toilet on the ground floor.
- Balcony
- Bicycles ...
- Boat ...
- Boat Dock
- Terrace ...
- Gated Community
- Golf ...
- Garden
- Veranda ...
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- Tennis
- Terrace
- Walkway to Water
- 2 bicycles
- 4 garden chairs
- 2 deck chairs
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 7
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- There is private parking in the forecourt for 1 vehicle. The forecourt also houses a washing machine & dryer, ironing board and iron. There are 2 bicycles for shopping. There is a 11m stern-to mooring at the bottom of the garden, but it is for limited draft vessels only (about 1m). You will be welcomed by our friend & local realtor, Mme Jocelyne Lhermitte, who will introduce you to our house, and also help with any issues during your stay.


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This is a discussion on Attacked in fast food drive through within the Carry & Defensive Scenarios forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Originally Posted by TedBeau OK, here's a question, suppose you do hit this guy in the face, throat, ear box, what ever, assuming your even ...
OC spray and then level the pistol on him. Call 911 and let police sort it out.
Know Guns, Know Safety, Know Peace.
No Guns, No Safety, No Peace.
I'm not sure OC would be ideal here. He is reaching through your window, so you would be spraying inside your car, very likely to get yourself also.
As to the deadly force issue. You know that there are multiple assailants, very agressive, you already attempted to deescalate and retreated to your vehicle(castle). Assailant breaches your castle and begins chocking you. To me, all of this = deadly force.
Walk softly ...
Very similar story close to me. (MO Castle Doctrine protects you in your home and vehicle.) Grandpa was getting punched in his window and shot the BG. (No charges filed.)
we always say, you might beat the court, but you're still getting the ride!
and remember guys, we all have right to an attorney. it's not always 20,000 later.
what happened to the saying 'i rather be judged by 12 then carried by 6?'
you guys realize that if you have the 'right' to beat him up (punch him back, kick him, strike at his throat) you probably are already breaking the law (battery/agg battery, or called assault in some states) if it wasn't justified? and if it was justified, then you were probably justified in shooting your gun too since you were fighting back in fear of your life.
FWIW, in FL, a throat strike is considered a fatal hit. could change felony battery to aggravated battery.
One thing to remember guys this stuff happens extremely fast just a split second. Alot of the I would have done this and that is great, but unless you practice those scenarios I doubt it. The one about mag lites, throat punching etc. You waste that split second grabbing a mag lite instead of pistol then he draws on you. Mag lite would look pretty silly at that point wouldnt it? I was happy about not having to shoot him, who wants to get thrown in jail and go broke fighting some bs charge because some drunk career criminal attacked you? I will defenitely be buying some pepper spray type alternative. Thanks for all the comments.
Also to give you a little background on myself. Im 32 yrs old 6' 235lbs. Not in perfect shape but by no means an easy target. Do not drink at all. Im a lifetime member of both NRA and TSRA and a member of a local shooting club and avid reloader. Currently putting in lots of hrs on pistol in preperation to start shooting IDPA. If Im not working or shooting I will be fishing or hunting. Love to deer hunt rifle, pistols, shotguns, blackpowder, and archery dont matter to me. But my real passion is waterfowl hunting. As you can tell by my handle on this website the breed of dog I hunt is Deutsch Drahthaar. I would say Im not a stranger to guns. I know this is my first post on this website, but am by no means some internet tough guy who just went out and purchased his first pistol.
Thanks for posting the scenario/situation...As far as I'm concerned, wudda been a "good shoot"...TX self defense laws seem to be behind you all the way...Castle doctrine appliles for your vehicle...AOJ applies based on the attack....You attempted to deescalate, could not leave the scene based on positioning...Although things worked out great for you, based on your choices/actions, IMO had you discharged your weapon, you would have been within the law based on your description of the incident....JMO
Sometimes in life you have to stand your ground. It's a hard lesson to learn and even most adults don't get it, but in the end only I can be responsible for my life. If faced with any type of adversity, only I can overcome it. Waiting for someone else to take responsibility is a long fruitless wait.
Still exists, as a saying. But it doesn't change the fact that a person has got to believe death is likely, not merely a remote possibility. It'll depend on the specifics of the circumstances in a given situation, as not all people and situations are equal.what happened to the saying 'i rather be judged by 12 then carried by 6?'As you say, justification comes down to the reasonableness of one's actions given the specific circumstances of the situation, not merely "fearing" what might be possible to some in some other circumstances.you guys realize that if you have the 'right' to beat him up (punch him back, kick him, strike at his throat) you probably are already breaking the law (battery/agg battery, or called assault in some states) if it wasn't justified? and if it was justified, then you were probably justified in shooting your gun too since you were fighting back in fear of your life.
As you remind us all, a single strike can indeed result in being knocked unconscious. A hands-on attempt at strangulation is just that: an attempt. It might or might not elevate a given attack to one that has any reasonable likelihood of succeeding. Depends. Agreed though, that if a person does have every legitimate fear of loss of life, then the gloves are off.
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
In Texas, you were legal to use deadly force. He entered your vehicle through the window and attacked you. Furthermore, he was choking you.
Right here:
The actor's belief under Subsection (a)(2) that the deadly force was immediately necessary as described by that subdivision is presumed to be reasonable if the actor:
(1) knew or had reason to believe that the person against whom the deadly force was used:
(A) unlawfully and with force entered, or was attempting to enter unlawfully and with force, the actor's occupied habitation, vehicle, or place of business or employment;
When he turned white and backed away, you would be acting illegally to shoot him at that point. He retreated.
The fact that you said we want no fight and walked away showed further intent to avoid conflict.
The perp came back at you.
You could have filled him full of holes at point blank and been no billed.
You are right about the speed of things happening.
Im glad it worked out for you. I am somewhat amazed that you didnt shoot him.
I wonder what made you hold off in the moment? Will you will elaborate on that?
"No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that's in the right and keeps on a-comin."
Texas Ranger Capt William Jessie McDonald
for times like this i carry a 1 pound can of bear spray in my truck door!!!
If one bases one's self defense entirely on legal aspects, one is already defenseless.
Retired USAF E-8. Curmudgeon at large.
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