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It is like having a store account where you can buy homechoice products up to your available credit.
It makes it easier, quicker and cheaper to buy from homechoice:
We're here to help you get the credit you want. New laws mean that we must get certain information from you before you shop with us.
Rest assured that any information you give to us will be treated with full confidentiality.
Yes, you only need to do this once. When you've met the requirements of these new laws created for your financial protection, you can use your homechoice account to shop for bedding, cookware, home entertainment, fashion and more – all on easy monthly terms.
It all depends on when you last shopped with us and the information we've already received from you. Our website or your homechoice agent will guide you step-by-step through everything.
You can choose to rather pay cash, but the only way to enjoy our affordable monthly terms is through a credit facility account.
The current interest rate is 21% per year. Your interest is a variable yearly interest rate that is linked to the South African repo rate and the formula determined by the National Credit Act, and will go up or down as this rate or formula changes.
No, at this stage you can either pay cash or purchase on your credit account facility, but not both on one order.
You can find out how much you can spend on credit with us by providing us with certain personal details and giving us permission to contact the credit bureau to establish your credit worthiness. Please be aware that any amount of credit offered to you is subject to our credit approval process at the time of ordering and as a result may change.
The amount of credit that you are approved for will depend on many factors including your current salary and your credit record. Please be aware that any amount of credit offered to you is subject to our credit approval process and as a result may change.
Yes. Homechoice offers you access to both a Flexi facility account (6, 12 and 16 month terms) and an Advantage facility account (24 and 36 month terms).
The Credit Cost Multiple shows you how much more you pay in total over the agreed payment term when you buy on Credit and is calculated as the total cost of credit divided by the principle debt for the item ordered.
Gross monthly income is your income from your main job before any deductions (like tax, UIF or your personal expenses).
Net Monthly Income is the amount that gets paid to you every month after deductions like tax and UIF. Your living expenses and credit repayments should not be taken off your net monthly income.
Other monthly income is any extra monthly income from other sources such as grants, allowances, commission, etc. We need to know all your sources of income in order to perform a complete affordability assessment and qualify you for credit.
Necessary monthly living expenses are expenses that you pay for things like Food, Accommodation, Transport, Medical, Maintenance, Education, Water and Electricity. This amount should not include your credit commitments such as bond, loans, car repayments or store cards.
As a responsible credit provider, HomeChoice adheres to the National Credit Act that was put in place to protect consumers when purchasing something on credit.
The National Credit Act includes a set of guidelines that all credit providers must follow to ensure that consumers have the financial means to repay the credit we provide them with.
In order to perform this affordability assessment, HomeChoice requires your income and expenses information. The information gathered will only be used by HomeChoice, and it is to help us ensure you have enough disposable income for this purchase and as much as possible for future orders.
When you redeem a discount voucher, the voucher amount is subtracted from your account total as a single payment. Your monthly instalments will remain the same as those you saw when you selected the product, but because the total amount you owe has been reduced by the discount voucher, your account will be paid off faster.
We're always here to help. Simply contact a friendly homechoice agent on 0861 466 324 (+27 21 680 1300 outside SA) or email us at email@example.com and we will be happy to assist.
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You don't need to register or log in to browse our website or add items to your wish list. If you are a new customer to HomeChoice or you've bought with HomeChoice before but never online, you will be taken through the registration process when you place an order. If you have bought from HomeChoice online before, you will be asked to log in when you place an order. If you have bought from the old website (before April 2013), you must still register first before you can make a purchase on the new one.
Yes, if you know the 5-digit product code of the item, which is provided next to the item that you would like to purchase in the catalogue, then simply use our 'Quick Order' facility. Follow the prompts and the item will be added to your shopping basket.
There are four other ways that you can order HomeChoice products:
We do our best to make sure that everything offered on our website is stocked in our warehouse. However there may be times when despite our best efforts, we will be unable to deliver the item you have ordered. If the product you order is not in stock, we will contact you to let you know.
You will receive an SMS and an e-mail notifying you that your order has been captured successfully on our system. You can also log in to your account to view your order and other account details.
You shop on the site and add items to your shopping basket as usual. At checkout you simply add the voucher number in the requested field and the amount for the voucher will be deducted from your total.
To cancel an order please phone 0861 466324 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
You can either make a physical deposit or pay via EFT into our bank account.
Please use your HomeChoice account number as your reference for all cash payments.
Once you have made the deposit, you need to:
For your convenience, we have accounts with FNB, ABSA and Standard Bank.
Our banking details are:
Branch: Cape Town City
Branch code: 204109
Account number: 500 502 219 24
Branch: Cape Town City
Branch code: 632005
Account number: 407 426 2420
Standard Bank
Branch: Constantia
Branch code: 005309
Account number: 063 00 2086
Account name: HomeChoice
We do all that we can to make certain that your credit card details are secure when you make purchases online with us. In conjunction with several major banks, we have implemented 3D Secure on all our payment pages. 3D Secure is a credit card password verification process that ensures your credit card cannot be used by anyone else on any website that uses 3D Secure.
You can also pay with your cheque card, as long as it has a CVV number and is not a Visa Electron or Mastercard Maestro card.
Yes. Our payment plan, Choice Credit, offers you smart ways to spread the cost of the things you love. You can choose to pay for your purchase over 6 or 16 months. Certain customers may also qualify to spread the cost over 24 months. Click here to read more about Choice Credit.
Choice Credit is our easy payment plan that lets you pay for your purchase over 6, 16 or even 24 months (selected customers only).
With your permission we can contact the credit bureau to establish your credit worthiness. We then use the credit bureau's response and other information that you provide such as your monthly income, to calculate how much you can spend on credit with us.
If you live in Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho or Swaziland you can order online.
It's OK to change your mind. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your order, you have 14 days from the date that you received it to return it to us free of charge, provided that it is unused and in its original packaging and that you return any free gifts you may have received with your order. Click here for further details.
All items returned will be inspected prior to refund. We only accept used goods for return and refund if there is a manufacturing defect. All appliances carry a one-year guarantee against mechanical and technical failure – you can read all about it in the instruction manual that will accompany any appliance you purchase. If an appliance is malfunctioning as a result of incorrect use, you will have the option to have it repaired at your expense.
Unfortunately our delivery service cannot accept any goods for return.
Please call our customer services centre on 0861 466324 to arrange the return of your goods to HomeChoice.
Most items can be returned to us through the post. Simply enclose the original invoice (make sure you keep a copy) along with any free gifts you may have received and return your order by insured post, to HomeChoice, Private Bag X28, CapeMail, 8003. Call us on 0861 466324 and we'll refund your postage.
Certain irregularly shaped or large items such as curtain rods, TVs, ironing boards and most furniture cannot be returned by post. Please call us on 0861 466324 to arrange the return of these items.
Unfortunately our delivery service cannot accept any goods for return. Please call our customer services centre on 0861 466324 to arrange the return of these goods to HomeChoice.
The My Orders section of the customer dashboard displays the five most recent orders you have placed during the last 3 years. This means that any orders you placed four or more years ago, will not be visible here. If have placed more than five orders in the last three years, only the most recent five orders will be displayed.
Yes, you can track your HomeChoice order whenever you choose.
Tracking home deliveries:
Send an e-mail to email@example.com with your parcel number in the subject line. We will send you a return e-mail with the details of where your order is in the system. Once your order has been despatched from HomeChoice, you will be notified
by SMS of the delivery date and the parcel number.
Tracking postal deliveries:
Log onto http://tracking.postoffice.co.za/ and enter your parcel number.
Details of where your order is in the system will be displayed on the screen. When your order has been despatched from HomeChoice, you will be notified by SMS of when you can collect it from the post office and what the parcel number is.
You can monitor your purchase's progress from order to delivery by logging onto your account.
Items will remain in your basket for 1 month.
Simply delete the item and it will no longer be shown in your basket.
If you have registered with us, your wish list will be saved indefinitely. If you have not registered, your wish list will be saved for 1 month.
When you see the Order now, expect delivery +4 weeks message next to an item, it means that you can place an order for that product, but that there will be a delay of +/-4 weeks before you receive your purchase.
When you see the Order now, expect delivery +6 weeks message next to an item, it means that you can place an order for that product, but that there will be a delay of +/-6 weeks before you receive your purchase.
We offer a home delivery service that covers the majority of urban areas in South Africa. If we do not deliver to your area we will send your order to the Post Office nearest your home. There are certain products, such as furniture, curtain rods, TVs and ironing boards that are only available for home delivery.
Check if you live in a home delivery area now.
You'll receive your purchase between 5 days and 6 weeks after ordering. When you see the Order now, expect delivery +4 or +6 weeks message next to an item, it means that there will be a delay of approximately +/-4 or +/-6 weeks before you receive your purchase. Rest assured thought that we'll contact you if delivery of your order is delayed.
You'll receive an SMS as soon as your order is despatched to let you know that it's on its way to you.
If your order is being delivered to the post office, you'll receive a second SMS 11 days later letting you know that your order is ready for collection. This SMS will also include the tracking number of your order so that you can follow up with the post office yourself if you'd prefer doing so.
If your order is being delivered to your home, a delivery agent will attempt to deliver your goods as soon as they receive them. If you happen to be out at the time, the delivery agent will leave a notification for you to phone and arrange an alternative delivery time.
South Africa orders
There is a 9% delivery fee. Furniture and large appliances have an 11% delivery fee (to a maximum of R850) and assembly fees may apply. When buying on credit, these costs are included in your monthly instalment.
Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland orders
Orders from Namibia and Botswana have a delivery fee of 15% of the cash price. Orders from Lesotho and Swaziland have a delivery fee of 25% of the cash price. International tax is charged as follows: Namibia – 16.5% of the credit price; Botswana – 12% of the credit price. This amount is payable upfront if paying cash, or will be spread out over the entire payment period on credit purchases.
Zambia orders
Product purchases exclude appliances, electronics and furniture. No returns or refunds are allowed, unless the product is faulty. The invoice charges from homechoice will include the cash price and additional delivery fees payable to Mercury Couriers. The delivery fee covers the cost from homechoice in Cape Town, South Africa to Mercury Couriers in Midrand, South Africa. Customers shall pay an extra amount to Mercury Couriers for the transport from Midrand, South Africa to Lusaka Zambia, as well as any other disbursements that may be applicable.
The delivery agent will leave a notification at your home for you to contact them and arrange an alternative delivery time.
Yes we do and it's FREE! Our Delivery Protection covers your order against theft, incorrect
delivery and damage. If you experience any problems in this regard - please call us on 0861 466324
HomeChoice does not have any physical stores, so unfortunately you cannot collect your order yourself.
Please ensure that our delivery staff will have easy access to your home, especially if you live in a flat or security complex. If you do live in a flat and it's not on the ground floor, it's important to check that the stairs or a service elevator are easily accessible.
The delivery staff will need ample room to assemble your furniture, so please prepare a space for them. If the furniture has to be assembled outdoors for any reason, please measure the doorways of your home to check that the furniture will fit through them.
Any personal or payment information that we ask you to share with us online, such as your ID number or banking details will be kept 100% safe. We use the best encryption software available to protect your information. Look for the lock icon on the bottom right of HomeChoice web pages to confirm that you are on an encrypted page and that anything you share will be completely secure.
We don't sell any of our customers' personal details to other parties. However, whenever you place an order with HomeChoice, you will be given the opportunity to opt-in to or opt-out of special offers from select suppliers. You are never under any obligation to opt-in to this marketing.
3D Secure is a credit card verification process that HomeChoice has implemented in conjunction with certain banks to ensure that your shopping experience with us is 100% safe. You may be required to enrol for 3D Secure before you can make credit card purchases on our site. Not all credit card holders will be required to enrol for 3D Secure – it depends on whether your bank has implemented the programme.
If you have not enrolled for 3D Secure already, you will be guided through the process by your bank on a secure mini site that opens within the HomeChoice site while you are paying for your purchase by credit card. During the enrolment process you will need to verify certain personal and credit card details and assign a special password to your credit card. Only you and your bank will ever know this password – the websites where you shop will never have access to it. Once you have this password, it means that even if someone were to write down all your credit card details or even have your actual card, they would not be able to make purchases on sites that require 3D Secure verification.
You will only need to enrol for 3D Secure once, and after you have enrolled, you will be prompted to enter your password in order to verify your credit card payment on any site that has implemented 3D Secure. If you have any further queries about 3D Secure, please contact your bank on the following numbers:
Nedbank : 011 710 4710
First National Bank : 011 369 2999
Standard Bank : 0861 201 311
It is a unique and time-sensitive password used as an added security measure on the HomeChoice website. Certain interactions will require a One Time Pin and it will be sent to you by SMS. Each One Time Pin is valid for one session only.
HomeChoice uses One Time Pins to ensure that your personal details are kept secure at all times. You could have been sent a One Time Pin in the following circumstances:
By logging in to your account you will be able to view all your account details. You will have to register once, if you haven't done so already, to be able to view these details online.
You might not be able to login if you have forgotten your e-mail address or your password.
If you cannot remember your password, please use the forgot password link located on the login page and you will be sent a link to your email address. Please click on the link and change your password securely -
If you cannot remember your e-mail address, please call us on 0861 466324
You can view your account number by logging in to your account.
You can also call us on 0861 466324 or e-mail us for assistance on email@example.com.
You can pay the entire amount that is owing on your account at once, and no penalties will be charged. Please see our Terms and Conditions of Sale, point 13, for further details.
You have several options for paying your monthly instalment.
If you live in Lesotho, Namibia or Swaziland you can pay by credit card. Call us on
+27 21 680 1300 to organise paying your monthly instalment with your credit card. There is no payment service fee.
When you buy on account at HomeChoice, you enjoy all these fantastic free HomeChoice Plus benefits:
By logging in to your account you can change your address details. You will be sent a One Time Pin via sms (if you have not already had one in the last 30 minutes) so keep your phone handy.
You can change your e-mail address, delivery address details and your employment details within the "My Account" section. For your security for any other changes, you will need to speak to an agent . If you wish to change any other personal information, please call us on 0861 466324.
Click here to change your password.
To view your account balance online, simply log in to your account. Alternatively you can call us on 0861 466324.
You don't need to register to have a wish list, however if you are not registered, items on your wish list will be cleared after 1 month.
When you register with us, you'll be able to…
Your account is a secure environment that is protected by your password. As long as you keep your password safe, no one will be able to log in and view your information. Remember to log out when you have finished browsing our site.
In the event that any of your account information appears to be incorrect or different from what you were expecting it to be, please call us on 0861 466324.
In the event that your account summary appears to be incorrect or different from what you were expecting it to be, please call us on 0861 466324.
Call us on 0861 466324 from Monday to Friday between 8am and 7pm, and on Saturdays between 8.15am and 1pm. If you live outside South Africa call us on +27 21 680 1300.
E-mail us with your queries at email@example.com
Write to us at HomeChoice (Pty) Ltd, Private Bag X123, Claremont 7735, South Africa
Please note that certain things, such as changes to your personal details and address, can only be discussed over the phone.
Yes, e-mail your query to firstname.lastname@example.com
Please note that certain things, such as changes to your personal details and address, can only be discussed over the phone.
Yes we do. Click here to fill in an online query form.
Please click here to view our size chart.
We use a number of fabrics, namely; jacquard, silk, taffeta, cotton, velvet, suede, polyester, mink, fleece, polycotton, ringspun cotton, satin and voile.
Our contemporary bedding sets generally feature bright colours and bold designs.
The colours on our traditional bedding sets are softer and most sets feature floral designs, as well as some frilled pieces.
You'll know our ornate bedding sets by their luxurious fabrics and lavish embellishment techniques – embroidery, quilting, ruching, braiding and more!
Yes, all our bedding sets are crafted from fine fabrics that are guaranteed colourfast and are fully machine washable. Certain items, such as our embellished sets and our oversized comforters do need to be hand washed however.
An EasyBed is a unique fitted sheet and night frill (also known as a bed skirt or dust ruffle) in one. We've combined these two bedroom essentials to minimise the time and hassle involved in bed making. Simply slip an EasyBed over your mattress and you've got a whisper-soft sheet to sleep on and your mattress base is covered with pretty fabric.
A duvet or duvet inner is a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching. HomeChoice duvets are available with natural fibre or synthetic fibre fillings. When you use a duvet on your bed, it is recommended that you also use a duvet cover. You'll find these under inners and protectors.
A duvet cover is a practical and decorative fabric covering for a duvet inner.
A comforter is a thick, quilted, bed covering that is made up of layers of synthetic filling and a decorative fabric outer covering. The inner filling and the outer covering cannot be separated.
A bedcover is a decorative piece of fabric used as the top cover on your bed. Most bedcovers are a single layer of fabric, however HomeChoice bedcovers are more luxurious as they have a 150gsm synthetic filling sandwiched between two pieces of fabric.
Continental pillowcases (75 x 75cm) are much larger than standard pillowcases (45 x 70cm). Because they're larger and fuller, continental pillowcases add extra luxury and elegance to your bed.
Our polycotton duvet and pillow inners are fully washable by hand. We recommend that our feather and down pillows and duvet inners are taken to professional cleaners.
All our electrical appliances are fitted with plugs that are suitable for use in South African power sockets.
We stock a variety of dinnerware, some sets are both microwave and dishwasher safe while others should only be washed by hand and should not be placed in your microwave. As a general rule, any dinnerware that is decorated with gold, platinum or other metallics should not be placed in your dishwasher or microwave. Please refer to the care leaflet that you will receive with your dinnerware.
All our appliances undergo extensive testing and conform to stringent safety and quality requirements. We also comply with the strict standards set out by the International Electrical Commission and issue a 1-year guarantee against mechanical and technical failure.
Please call us on 0861 466324.
We have a wide selection of stainless steel, aluminium and cast iron cookware sets. The difference between these three is as follows:
Click here to sign up to receive our free monthly printed catalogue at your postal address, or click on the "Request a Catalogue" link on our home page.
If you wish to unsubscribe from all electronic marketing from HomeChoice, we recommend that you click on the unsubscribe link that we provide at the bottom of all our e-mails. You can also unsubscribe by calling 0861 466324, e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com with your request, or selecting the unsubscribe options on one of our order forms and posting it back to us.


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Sat. February 26, 2011 | Bob Putnam | Email
ST. PETERSBURG — As the final buzzer sounded Saturday night, Gibbs' Quincy Ford grabbed the basketball and hurled it toward the rafters, setting off a raucous celebration as the frenzied crowd erupted and spilled onto the court.
The Gladiators got off a quick start and held on to beat Chamberlain 53-44 in the Class 5A boys basketball region final. Gibbs advances to the state final four for the first time since 1990. The Gladiators will face Lake Wales on Friday night.
"We've waited for this the whole season," Gibbs guard Gary Simon said. "This is big for everyone at the school. We've worked to get to the state tournament."
In the first half, the Gladiators played with the kind of crowd-pleasing style that was reminiscent of the school's teams that made back-to-back state semifinal appearances in 1989 and '90.
All five starters showed speed, daring unselfishness, creativity and defense as Gibbs built a commanding lead. The first half was highlighted by an alley-oop pass that Ford dunked and was culminated by a 3-point shot that Devante Miley swished as time expired to put the Gladiators ahead 33-16.
"We knew what kind of team Chamberlain had, and it was big to get up on them early," said Ford, who finished with 22 points, including 16 in the first half.
The second half was more of the same, at least early. Gibbs led 41-22 late in the third quarter.
Finally, Chiefs coach Christopher Snyder called a timeout. "There were about eight minutes left, and I told the guys this is it," he said. "It was sell-out time."
The Chiefs had rallied from seven down in the fourth to beat Sickles in a region quarterfinal.
Chamberlain emerged from another hole against the complacent Gladiators as Eric Storts, who finished with 22 points, kept scoring on short jumpers and layups during a 21-4 run to cut it to 45-43.
But Chamberlain did not get any closer. Ford hit a layup, drew a foul and completed the three-point play. Seconds later, Simon hit both free throws for a 50-43 lead.
"We talk all the time about getting up on teams early," Gibbs coach Larry Murphy said. "And I also told them that good teams go on runs, and that's what Chamberlain did. We did a good job of weathering that run and closing it out."

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Interview - Shawn Elliott (Irrational Games)
William Andrews
14 February, 2013
We caught up with BioShock Infinite level designer Shawn Elliott at Microsoft's X Series Spring Expo in Toronto this week to chat about the forthcoming release...
Click: How did the team arrive at the new setting for BioShock Infinite?
SE: First of all, the studio decided that we wanted to really challenge ourselves and didn't want to repeat ourselves, so that meant not doing Rapture or Andrew Ryan again. Then the question arose of what made a BioShock game. If we were still going to call this BioShock, did it have to have a Big Daddy, and did it have to have a Little Sister? And we found that the answer to almost all those questions was no, it didn't need those things. The single most important thing was that it had a world that was a character itself, one that tells you a great deal about its construction, the people who made it, why they live there and so on. With that out of the way we had to decide where we wanted to go; where did we want to set it?
At the time, a lot of the people in the studio were reading Devil in the White City by Eric Larsson, which is a non-fiction book that dovetails the story of a murder mystery over the narration of the 1893 World's Columbian Expo. The interesting thing about that timeframe was that it was a time in American history where everyone seemed to think that the sky was the limit, and all these technologies were starting to appear that felt like magic to some people – things like the telephone, the car, and flight, which followed shortly after that.
We thought that was interesting and wondered what we could do with it. Specifically the architecture of the World's Columbian Expo interested us most, because in a way the Expo was like a BioShock world. It was a creation of a picture of the America they wanted to have in the future, except at the time their notion of the future was antiquated by our means. Those impressions started to take root with various people in the studio as well as an interest in art nouveau, which isn't as pervasive in this game but is still there to an extent.
There was no specific moment where we decided on the look, feel and setting of the game as such, it was more something we gradually gravitated towards and then this critical mass gets hit, and that's what the setting turned out to be.
Click: Did the fact that a floating city in the sky is the exact opposite to the dark, underwater city of Rapture help in the decision making process, or was it just a coincidence?
SE: Some of it was that, yeah, where we asked what would happen if we turned everything on its head and set it in the sky, but you throw something like that out there as a joke, and then we decided to look at it and see if it's worth taking seriously. When we did that, and started exploring what it would mean for gameplay and the type of spaces that we'd need to build, it really started to show its potential. Other inversions included taking the dark depths of the sea and turning them into this bright sunny environment. The nice thing about not being under water is that we can have night and day, weather and all these different things to create total variety which you couldn't really get in Rapture.
Click: One of the things that most stands out having played it is the fact that it's not afraid to use colour – it must be quite liberating to use a colour palette that's not as limited as you find in other shooters.
SE: I can't speak for other studios, I mean everyone has their own reasons for choosing the palettes they do, but I know for us it was really exciting to paint with such extreme colours; for the artists to prove to themselves that they can actually do it and not have it looking ridiculous. And personally, for those of us at the studios, as it started to come along we realized that it was not only atmospheric, but totally unique in the way you expect a BioShock game to be. Everyone was really excited to be able to use all the colour they wanted!
Click: There are still similarities there to be seen, for example here we have salts while in the previous games we had Eve, is there any relationship between the two, or direct links between Infinite and the previous BioShock games?
SE: That's very much a question we're looking forward to seeing the audience engage with. We know that everyone's going to have that question and we want to let people discover and discuss for themselves if they think there is a connection and, if so, what does the connection mean.
Click: We previously had Big Daddies and Little/Big Sisters in the previous games, is there an equivalent in Infinite? What role does the Songbird play?
SE: The Songbird is very much unlike a Big Daddy. The Big Daddy/Little Sister relationship was a very special, symbiotic relationship that played into Rapture's ecosystem, and that relationship doesn't exist here. Liz is very much not a Little Sister in that she doesn't need protecting, and The Songbird is actually keeping her captive rather than protecting her. We really haven't shown a great deal of sequences with Songbird yet, for specific reasons, but I can attest that it's very different and very unlike the relationship between Big Daddies and Little Sisters.
Click: Columbia looks to be absolutely huge; how do you go about constructing something of that size that's constructed from a series of floating platforms?
SE: There are a couple of ways to answer that. The first is about how we structure one section of the city relative to the next, and that ties into the big high level narrative arc where you decide at what point in the game you're trying to communicate certain things about the world. That determines what level goes where, how the missions fit together, what your objectives are at any point and so on.
The second way relates to how the world is physically constructed, and that's down to the level designers and the other designers. There's a lot of back and forth involved. I bet everyone in the studio wishes that we had the answer on how to structure things right from the start, but we didn't – we discovered it through trial and error. It was basically a way to figure out how to take advantage of this liberated verticality, but do so in a way that doesn't make everything look completely ridiculous, and doesn't look like floating platforms in a side scrolling platformer. We wanted things to be very grounded in a reality of sorts. There's a line there between being creative and things looking a little too ridiculous, so I think it's a case that every level features a number of different solutions we came upon to suit its context.
Click: The game world looks extremely expansive; how big is it in comparison to the previous games?
SE:I don't have the exact metrics, but I'm sure you can fit several of Rapture's largest rooms within a single one of the sizeable combat spaces within Infinite. That brought with it a whole host of challenges and ultimately feeds into the way the AI behaves, the weapons that the player has and the abilities that are available at the time. None of these things can be designed in isolation. If you're creating a large space you need to have AI, weapons and placements that make sense relative to the space you've built. It all has to evolve in lockstep – it just wouldn't work otherwise.
Click: Where do you draw the line in terms of pushing things on the sci-fi front?
SE:A lot of those ultimately come down to Ken Levine, our Creative Director. We'll try to push things or suggest things and sometimes he warms to things right away, while others he might decide to stop and have a longer think about whether something pushes things too far. Because of the role he plays he's always able to see everything all at once in all the different departments, so he can look for consistency and make sure everything is staying in line with the bigger picture. He does a phenomenal job of reinforcing this mandate to ensure that the game feels coherent and not a jumble of assorted ideas, competing visual motifs or competing designers all trying to promote their pet projects.
Click: Taking all the delays into account, would you say it has been a difficult development process for Infinite?
SE: Irrational is the only studio I've ever worked at, so I can't compare it to anything else to say whether or not it's difficult. I think we took on some pretty extreme challenges and it took quite a bit of time to figure out how we were going to address them and rise to those challenges. I'm really happy that we've had as much time as we have; the last thing you want to do in development is have to push a game out there when it's not ready, but if you give us an infinite amount of time we'll keep wanting to make it better and better and it'll never get released, so there's a balancing act there. The amount of time we've had has been a Godsend, and it's allowed us to objectively look at things and ask whether they've been included because the clock is ticking or because they're actually good. In the final product everything is there because we believe in it, which is great.
Click: The planned multiplayer hasn't made the final cut which is a shame, but how far along was it before it was decided not to include it in the game?
SE: We looked at the multiplayer stuff as a series of experiments, and as I say we're not going to ship something we don't believe in or throw something on there just because it's expected of us. We started experimenting with things under the assumption that if it didn't work it didn't work. We got pretty far along, having multiple play tests and there was real content there, but a number of things happened. There were things we couldn't get to work the way we expected them to, or there were times when we couldn't get things to fit the mood of what we were doing overall. Sometimes you can have the right ideas in the wrong place, and there was a little of that involved too.
For me, though, the great thing about being able to conduct some of those experiments was that I could take the lessons learnt from them and bring them into the single player mode. There are things in the campaign that I know for a fact wouldn't exist if I hadn't had the freedom to go and screw around with the multiplayer.
Click: Given the lineage, are there any big twists or surprises for players to look forward to along the way?
SE: With being an Irrational game there are definitely surprises, but we're trying not to repeat ourselves so don't expect a rehash of things, rather expect some unique big moments throughout.
Click: You've mentioned that the setting of the game is grounded in reality and history. How much research was needed to really nail that sense of past futurism that runs throughout Infinite?
SE: It's a combination of looking at past futurism and simply looking at the past and building our own past futurism around that. If you look at a lot of the visions of the future from that era, they're pretty out there! From Martian canals and civilizations to flying bicycles and things like that, there's a certain quaintness to them. Everyone who was working on the art direction and generating the assets had one eye on that kind of stuff, so it was rooted in reality in that way, but at the same time it was more a case of knowing what people of our past thought the future might be like, and then projecting that onto the game world and creating a vision of what we thought that vision of the future might be. It's probably the best kind of challenge for the creative guys, you know. They're all students of art history and it's a chance for them to create fictional versions of eras that never existed.
Click: Out of the work you've done on the game yourself, is there anything that stands out as a favourite of yours?
SE: There's a lot that I can't tell you about, so I'm going to say that I'm looking forward to letting people play the game and I'll wait with my fingers crossed to see if they say they like the same stuff as me. I do have some personal favourites, but they're a lot further into the game so I can't really talk about them.
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The Israel government insisted the only solution to dealing with rocket attacks from Gaza was to invade the area and employ a strong hand approach which would result in large numbers of deaths. It is now revealed that Hamas attempted to conduct secret talks with the Israel government in the weeks leading up to the invasion. Senior officials in Hamas were ready to enter into negotiation with Israel due to their increasing frustration with Egypt's role as a mediator that apparently were going nowhere. Gershon Baskin, a veteran Israeli peace activist and a member of the family of Prime Minister Olmert were at the center of these efforts. A major issue in addition to rocket attacks was the kidnapping of an Israeli soldier and Baskin said he tried three times to get discussions about these issues but the Israel government would not cooperate. Baskin tried to open secret talks and link a prisoner exchange that would involve Shalit as well as establish a cease fire.
Bashkin's efforts extended for months and at times his efforts were blocked by Hamas and at other times by the Olmert government. He had excellent connections with Hamas but they were never used by the Israel government. As the crisis deepened he involved a member of the Olmert family but was not able to get the government to hold off on the invasion and the result was death and destruction.
Any human life is precious and no one with any sense of decency would allow a person to die without being concerned. A single Israel soldier's life is as important as a single life of a Muslim person. Cease fire should have been the major thrust of peace negotiations, not the life of a single person. That might come across as cruel and insensitive, but 1,300 humans died in the Gaza invasion including a dozen Israelis.


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Re: Mathematica and Symbolic Manipulation
On 29 nov, 12:06, Bill Rowe <readn... at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> On 11/28/10 at 6:56 AM, olfa.mra... at yahoo.fr (olfa) wrote:
> >I'm facing a big problem with Mathematica because I need to use it
> >SYMBOLICALLY for many functions like:
> >1)Nest[f,x,i] (without knowing the value of i)
> >2)Table[exp,{index,i,n}] (without knowing the values of i and n)
> >3)Rest[m] such that m is a symbolic list (without knowing its concrete
> >elements)
> >How to deal with that?
> Without knowing details of what problem you are trying to solve
> that makes you think you need the capability you describe above,
> it is impossible to offer meaningful alternatives. Why not post
> a specific example of what you are trying to do with what you
> have tried?
For example solving this system for the variable vP:
Nest[f,v,j]==Nest[f,vP,jP] && j>=jP
equation should give me: vP=Nest[f,v,j-jP]


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Academic events
Undergraduate Colloquium
The Undergraduate Colloquium is an approximately weekly lecture series that covers a variety of mathematical topics. Talks often introduce important research problems and areas, and most are designed to be accessible with little formal background. Past speakers include Charles Fefferman, Peter Sarnak, Chris Skinner, Stefan van Zwam, and Mark Braverman, as well as the occasional graduate student and even more occasional undergraduate. Advertisements are sent to the nullset list.
Meet Your Professors
The Meet Your Professors (MYP) initiative brings students and faculty together for lunches and dinners in the residential colleges. The program supplements office hours and lectures as an opportunity to get to know faculty, and provides an informal but intellectually charged atmosphere that promotes close student-faculty connections. Advertisements are sent to the nullset list, and sign-ups are done through Princeton's WASS service.
Mentoring Mobius
Mentoring Mobius is an event that organizes undergrad and grad students into small group so that students can learn from one another.
Advising Sessions
The Club holds advising sessions on topics like summer programs, undergraduate research, and graduate school applications. Watch the nullset list for details and dates.
Social events
Board game nights, Pi Day celebrations, etc
These are events for math club members to relax and take a break from studying. Snacks are usually provided.
End of year banquet
We host a semi-formal dinner for math club members at the end of every school year to celebrate that year. Several professors come as well.
Outreach events
Princeton University Math Competition (PUMaC)
Annual contest for high school students, return entirely by Princeton students. In the most recent years, we have had over 500 competitors per year. Some teams travel from as far as China and Bulgaria to attend PUMaC. In addition to the PUMaC staff (~15 people), we recruit over 100 volunteers to help us on the day of the event.
Website: pumac.princeton.edu
Mercer County Math Circle
This is a new outreach event that math club is starting this year. We will organize biweekly math talks at the local library for local high school and middle school students. The talks will be given by undergraduates. The goal is to introduce these young kids to beautiful mathematical theories and inspire them to pursue mathematics-related careers.
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here is a way to make the mask on your own.in the video the fabric he uses is from a tank top but i bet it would look way better using tights or spandex
here is a way to make the mask on your own.in the video the fabric he uses is from a tank top but i bet it would look way better using tights or spandex
ok thats verry important i dont want to end up dead in a mask that just looked good!
i found it verry important that there are no toxics in the paint.
please send me a PM for your Paypal so i can pay for a mask.
thanks for your great help and perfecting the mask with the heat activated paint
Thanks for the updates Kody!
Definitely following this thread from now on
I almost abandoned my Rorshach cosplay due to the vast number that are appearing and while I'd really like to try and make my own moving mask to put me apart from the others I think it would be more expensive and less proffesional than what Kwally is making!
Eagerly awaiting an update on this one!
For sure. There's gonna be tons of Rorschachs running around. So, the only way to set yourself apart is to have an amazing costume. And have a moving mask.
I can't sleep I want this so much. Heh.
I feel a bit guilty about buying a mask instead of trying to make it myself but for something on this scale I'd be much more confident getting the assistance of a pro like Kwally.
Hey guys!
Just wanted to let everyone know that a video of the mask and the buy thread will be up TODAY FOR SURE!! I spent all day yesterday making masks, and I have quite a few finished masks. As I stated before, the list will be first come first serve. So if you pay first, you get the first mask. Also, I have been experimenting with a "jagged edge" print as many have suggested. It is the same pattern but some of the edges are not 100% crisp lines like the sample print I posted earlier. If you would be interested in one of these, be sure to let me know. I will post A LOT more information in the buy thread.
awesome, Paypal ready Kwally
PayPal ready. I just hope I can get in the queue before they're all gone.
Paid on your buy thread!
(Sorry for the double post.)
They're ready to go, folks!
BUY THREAD UP!! Make sure you specify in the payment details that you are from the dented helmet. PLEASE INCLUDE USERNAME!
Sorry about stealing your thunder. :P
Oh! Could you post a picture of the jagged-edge version here? I'm actually kind of curious about that after hearing about it.
payment sent
Paid! Can't wait to see it in person.
Think we could score the jagged-edge pictures here? Wish I could sign up on the RPF to see pics. :/
Exactly what I posted on the RPF:
Well...I tried to take some pics of the "blurred" edges but the ink is so black that the pics washed out the edges. The edges are more blurred and stippled...it is kind of hard to explain. Honestly, either version will suffice because only you will tell the difference between the two. I am going to try another technique to get washed out edges and an asymmetrical blot. The only problem with the blurred versions is it is REALLY hard to get the thermochromic layer completely in the middle. I notice these things because I am weird and a perfectionist. More than likely, this will add to the asymmetry which is what some of you desire.
On to the pictures....they show little to nothing. ENJOY !
Well! I think I'm gonna stick with the jagged-edge version, if that's cool with you. I'm trying to go the movie route with my costume.
Thanks for the pictures, man.
Ordering info here for all non RPF members:
Cool !
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Stucco cracks and stucco questions
I am dealing with a office condo and the second floor is stucco. It was redone about 7 years ago. This is about when I a bought a space. They did wood, lath and stucco. It had been like a clatter board.
They painted it a dark brown. Well it gets east, south, north and west exposure but mainly e and w. This is a southern state so summer afternoons can get 95+. The sun is pounding the stucco.
The board deferred painting for these past 7 years. The property manager appears to be clueless regarding stucco plus he is expensive. I talked to a new mgmt company with a very good rep and they are almots half the price.
They told me the cracking in the stucco is going to be a problem. Sorry for the long lead in but here are my questions.
1. Some of the cracks have lighter coloration around them. Is that efforlecence from moisture getting in?
2. I assume moisture getting in those cracks is a bad thing for stucco. The mgmt company shurgged at the last yearly board meeting. They were deferring painting another year and I said maybe we should not ait due to cracks. The mgmt company shrugged - like beats me.
3. If the dark brown color a bad idea because of expansion and contraction? Heat in day and cool at night? I would think a lighter color would hold up better.
4. Is this negligence by the management company? They seem to have no clue or no concern about the stucco cracks.
5. I assume moisture is getting in those cracks due to efflorence. The end result is??? Wood rots? Lath rusts? Stucco breaks down?
Thanks for any help. :) I am no expert but I appear to have some common sense versus most of these people. Trying to have as much data when i call a meeting.
One of the problems with cement/sand stucco compared to the old lime/sand stucco is that any moisture getting in cannot escape as the walls don't breathe like the old lime ones. Wood behind getting constantly damp is always a problem. Many surveyors here have turned away from cement/sand stucco in recent years because of these problems. There have been better ones developed in Germany which are now being used. These seem to be more flexible and don't seem to crack.
"I assume moisture is getting in those cracks due to efflorence..."
Efflorescence is when minerals are carried out of a masonary wall as moisture travels through it . Moisture doesn't get into a wall due to efflorescence. It's a normal process for the masonary to absorb and release moisture.
Water getting into cracks is another issue. The cracks will also allow a path for the moisture to get out, hence the mineral deposits along the crack line.
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This self-standing cottage apartment has all of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay: private entrance, central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fan, and cable TV. Wireless internet is available, however the cottage is not hardwired and the signal can be intermittent depending on the device.
The kitchen is well-equipped with under the counter fridge (with a small freezer), stove/oven, kettle, coffee maker and toaster. A hide-away dining table with seats for 4 people can be brought out when needed.
A BBQ is available outdoors for your use. Complimentary pets included at this property, but please do not let them into the cottage.
We loved the Parish of Smith's for its central and convenient location.
The open ceiling concept of this studio cottage gives visitors an opportunity to see Bermuda's unique way of building our signature white roof.
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was very clean and had everything you would need. The host was also very nice and accommodating.
Thoroughly enjoyed my 4 day stay at The Edge" cottage in Bermuda.
Well equipped studio cottage was a perfect size for 1 or 2. Centrally located between St. Georges and Hamilton in quiet area close to John Smith's Bay.
Devin and Robin were perfect hosts
I will definitely return on my next trip to Bermuda
Devin and Robin were perfect hosts with a great cottage. It had everything you need and the location was perfect for the beach and sightseeing! Gracious hosts who ensures we had everything we needed from day one. Will definitely stay here again! Hope your tip to the North Pole was all you hoped for! Thanks again for helping to make our first tip to Bermuda so memorable!
This cottage is perfect for so many reasons... It is clean and comfortable. The owners are very helpful and friendly. Robin went above and beyond to help us get acquainted with the island, thank you. The location is central, close to everything. It is affordable. I would choose to stay here again and again.
Robin was fantastic since the minute we got there. I got a great vibe from her the moment she greeted us, she even offered to take us around town to get acquainted. The cottage has a binder full of information, everything from tours to restaurants. I especially liked the location of the cottage, its very central to everything and if your riding by moped nothing is more than a half hour ride. If we come back to bermuda we will be sure to stay at robins cottage again !
For our second visit to Bermuda, this lovely cottage did not disappoint. Devin and Robin were excellent hosts, providing so much information and answering any questions we had. They made us feel right at home. The cottage was clean, neat as a pin, and well stocked with all the essentials needed for dining in. Being close to bus stops, a grocery store, and the beach were "musts" for us so this was a perfect spot. Providing a cell phone for local calls is ingenious and was a huge help to us. Don't think that their lower than average rates reflect a negative experience -- everything was above par, and we truly didn't want to leave. We will return and look forward to another positive experience!
Just a 15 minute walk away, visitors will find John Smith's Bay beach, which boasts pink sand and crystal clear water. It is popular among both tourists and locals, and is a great spot for snorkeling, with the closest reef only about 200 yards from shore.
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A task force including several volunteer leaders was formed to construct a foundation from which common higher education human resources (higher ed HR) language and practices could be discussed and measured as well as illustrate the dynamic processes involved in higher education human resources. Based on their assessment, the framework would be divided into four quadrants, each representing the essential qualities of higher ed HR work. They also noted that the framework, in order to flourish, will need to be frequently assessed so that it represents contemporary higher education human resources.
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Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, recently announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Hittite Microwave Corporation, a world-class supplier of complete MMIC-based solutions for communication and military markets.
Founded in 1985, Hittite Microwave designs and develops high performance integrated circuits, modules, subsystems, and instrumentation for technically demanding digital, RF, and microwave applications.
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With the Cardinals having established their top four starters -- right-handers Chris Carpenter, Adam Wainwright, Kyle Lohse and Brad Penny -- much attention this spring is centered on who will be the last starter and who will go to the bullpen if he is beaten out for the final spot in the rotation.
Included in the mix for a rotation spot are right-handers Kyle McClellan, Mitchell Boggs and Blake Hawksworth. All of them enjoyed success in the Cardinals bullpen last year -- McClellan was a reliever all season -- and manager Tony La Russa admitted that their good bullpen work weighed heavily in the decision to possibly move them into the rotation.
"If we feel the bullpen needs more help, then the better guy may go to the bullpen," La Russa said. "The bullpen is really important. We're not going to back off the bullpen at all. It's too critical."
The other prime rotation candidates are veteran left-hander Rich Hill, who had some starting success with the Cubs, and promising lefty Jaime Garcia, who pitched effectively at the end of last season in the minors following his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery in 2008. But the 23-year-old Garcia never has pitched 150 innings in a season.
La Russa said he and pitching coach Dave Duncan "haven't had a lot of conversations with people in the organization about it, but (Garcia) is coming off serious surgery and he's a really good-looking prospect. He definitely should be thinking long-term.
"I don't know how much he'll rein himself in. He knows there's a spot there, but he should use really good sense. In fact, he'll be one guy who gets talked to on a personal basis about this."
WHERE: Roger Dean Stadium,
TOP CANDIDATE TO SURPRISE: INF/OF Joe Mather, if his troublesome left hand has healed, could provide depth at several positions. Mather displayed power, speed and defensive ability in 2008 before getting hurt. After briefly holding the Cardinals' third base job last spring, Mather had a lost 2009 season at Class AAA Memphis and Class AA Springfield.
TOP CANDIDATE TO DISAPPOINT: RHP Ryan Franklin had a splendid 2009 season as the Cardinals' closer and made his first All-Star team, but he weakened down the stretch, causing some offseason doubt in his ability to replicate his 38-save season.
AUTHORITY FIGURES: Tony La Russa returns for his 15th season as Cardinals manager, having won 1,232 games in St. Louis and 2,552 games overall, which is third on the all-time list. The 65-year-old La Russa, for the first time with the Cardinals, has only a one-year contract, fueling speculation that this might be his last season on the field. The coaching staff returns intact with the notable exception of former Cardinals star Mark McGwire replacing Hal McRae as the hitting coach.
--Former Gold Glove catcher Mike
Matheny, who has been a spring instructor, has been hired as a special assistant
for summertime work in several areas. GM John Mozeliak said Matheny would help
evaluate players at Class A Quad Cities and Class AA Springfield, assisting Jeff
Luhnow, the vice president of scouting and player development. Matheny also
would serve as a roving catching instructor and spend a couple of days a month
with the major league club, Mozeliak said. Matheny, a
"I want to keep my foot in the door," Matheny said. "I want to be productive, but I'd hate to have a regret by jumping in (to a full-time job)."
--Cardinals Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst, who helps out in spring training and before games during the season, is beginning his 66th consecutive spring in a big-league uniform. Schoendienst said he signed a contract every year to remain with the organization, even though he probably has a lifetime pass. "I'm not holding out," Schoendienst said. "I'm just trying to hold on."
--INF/OF Joe Mather, who struggled last season at both Class AAA and Class AA after being sent out as the final cut of spring training, said an injured left hand that had bothered him for the last two seasons had healed and he was taking aim at a regular job.
"As far as I'm concerned, nobody's handed the job to anybody at third (base)," he said. "I don't think anyone is outright that much better than I am. I'm pretty confident in my ability there. And there's always a role position that I feel comfortable doing, too."
--OF Nick Stavinoha, who contributed some key hits as an extra man in the middle of last season, reported with the pitchers and catchers and will catch many pitchers' warm-up sessions this spring. Stavinoha, who caught in college, handled one game, a winning effort, at Class AAA last year. He hit .282 for Class AAA Memphis and .230 in 87 at-bats for the Cardinals.
--New hitting coach Mark McGwire
said he had been recruited twice before to be a hitting coach, by
--CF Colby Rasmus, ready for his second season, was one of the early arrivals in camp. "I think last year (a first-round playoff loss) left a little sour taste in people's mouths," Rasmus said. "We could have done better than we did."
BY THE NUMBERS: 4,773, 2,552, 2,217 -- Major league games managed, won and lost by Tony La Russa, who is tops in all three categories among living managers.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Is something taken away because there were substances? Yeah, I'm sure it's not the same. But I still marvel at how he was able to concentrate and pull that off. It was remarkable." -- Manager Tony La Russa, talking about the 1998 season, when Mark McGwire hit a record 70 home runs for the Cardinals but later admitted he was using steroids at the time.
After winning their first division title in three seasons, the Cardinals really had only one real offseason mission -- to re-sign LF Matt Holliday. This they did at a cost of $120 million for seven years. Their only other player-personnel move of consequence was to sign RHP Brad Penny to replace departed RHP Joel Pineiro in the rotation. They also made one prominent coaching change, hiring former slugger Mark McGwire to replace Hal McRae as the hitting coach.
ARRIVALS: RHP Brad Penny (free agent from Giants), LHP Rich Hill (minor league free agent from Orioles), INF Ruben Gotay (minor league free agent from Diamondbacks).
DEPARTURES: RHP Brad Thompson (released, signed minor league deal with Royals), INF Joe Thurston (free agent, signed minor league deal with Braves), 3B Troy Glaus (free agent, signed with Braves), INF Mark DeRosa (free agent, signed with Giants), INF Khalil Greene (free agent, signed with Rangers), OF Rick Ankiel (free agent, signed with Royals), RHP Joel Pineiro (free agent, signed with Angels), RHP Todd Wellemeyer (free agent, signed minor league deal with Giants), RHP John Smoltz (free agent, unsigned).
SPRING FOCUS: Having re-signed LF Matt Holliday, the Cardinals' lineup should be in good shape for another run at the World Series. 3B David Freese, a rookie, is the only real unknown in the equation, and the Cardinals might have to bring in a veteran presence to compete with him. A fifth starter is needed, as well as bench help, specifically from the left side. Much of the focus will be on new hitting coach Mark McGwire as he returns to baseball after eight seasons out of the game and amid commentary about his use of performance-enhancement drugs when he played.
1. RHP Chris Carpenter
2. RHP Adam Wainwright
3. RHP Kyle Lohse
4. RHP Brad Penny
5. LHP Rich Hill or LHP Jaime Garcia
Penny, a free agent acquisition, replaces RHP Joel Pineiro, a 15-game winner who signed with the Angels. RHP Todd Wellemeyer had the most starts from the fifth spot last year, but he wasn't re-signed, so Hill, Garcia and perhaps RHP Kyle McClellan will contend for the fifth spot. No Cardinals lefty started a game last year, as Cy Young Award candidates Carpenter and Wainwright led an often-dominant, all-right-handed rotation.
RHP Ryan Franklin (closer)
RHP Jason Motte
RHP Kyle McClellan
RHP Blake Hawksworth
RHP Mitchell Boggs
LHP Trever Miller
LHP Dennys Reyes
1. 2B Skip Schumaker
2. CF Colby Rasmus
3. 1B Albert Pujols
4. LF Matt Holliday
5. RF Ryan Ludwick
6. C Yadier Molina
7. 3B David Freese
8. SS Brendan Ryan
The key lineup question for manager Tony La Russa is the No. 2 spot. Does he go for "damage," as he likes to put it, with CF Colby Rasmus, knowing that Rasmus, one of his best base stealers, isn't apt to run much in front of Pujols? Or does he go at Nos. 1-2 with Schumaker and Ryan, neither of whom hits for much power nor walks much, in front of Pujols and Holliday?
INF Julio
INF/OF Joe Mather
INF Tyler Greene or INF Ruben Gotay
OF Allen Craig
Other than LaRue and
TOP ROOKIES: David Freese, who came on strong late last season after recovering from a left ankle injury suffered in a January auto accident, will be given the first shot to win the third base job that belonged mostly to Mark DeRosa in the second half of last season. Freese was 7-for-12 in a late recall from Class AAA Memphis.
LHP Jaime Garcia, a 23-year-old
RHP Pete Parise had an outstanding
Caribbean Series while pitching for
--1B Albert Pujols (arthroscopic right elbow surgery in October 2009) has resumed hitting, and he should be fine for the start of spring training.
--SS Brendan Ryan (right wrist surgery in February 2010) should be healthy for the start of the regular season.
--LHP Rich Hill (left shoulder surgery in August 2009) is expected to be ready for spring training.


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I thought it was interchangeable like rounds and bullets But those who walk on water think it isn't
Welcome to the forum. Some people are LEO or ex military. I am neither. While having multiple weapons on you may seem paranoid, how would you feel if your primary malfunctioned. I am not saying have a thousand backups but at least have a plan.
I live in a small town but that does not mean that we are immune to the violence that came come through. We live close to the southern border in Texas. If I have to face one guy or a group I would rather be prepared.
Si vis pacem, para bellum
I carry a gun whenever I legally can - haven't done the BUG thing yet, but I always have at least a spare mag/clip with me.
To the OP - I am sorry for taking your thread down a rabbit trail. That was not my intent.
I usually carry one gun with spare ammo in a mag or speed loader. I may, from time to time, take an LCP along in a pocket as a BUG.
BTW - thanks for noticing. I do walk on water - whenever it rains. Welcome to the forum.
Well to try to answer this to a degree. I am a corrections officer, not a police officer. I carry a large caliber handgun ( Glock 23 or Kimber ultra carry. I also carry a backup ( seecamp .32, ruger .380 or what ever is my flavor at the moment. Think about my situation. The cops have a guy in the back of a car for 30 to 45 minutes. I may have them in my jail for a year or more ! They get to know me and sometimes hate me. If I ever run into one of these dirt bags out and about I just want to be ready if they decide to " repay an old grudge " !
I works for a long time as a police officer, and as an armed security guard. My opinion is this. A gun is a tool. There is no one gun that can fill all modern roles. Just as a pump pliers cant really fill in for a properly sized wrench. It may work... but the fit is far from perfect. There are guns that IMO are like the leatherman tool. Guns like the 1911, Smith "K" frame revolvers, Cold "D" frame revolvers, Browning HP, Ruger six series revolvers, and intermediate sized Glock pistols like the 19, and 23. These guns can fit in most roles. I'm sure there are others I have not considered.
Given a specific task, mission, or condition one firearm may be more practical than another. Often situations call for a second gun. I dont use the term back-up as thats only one role a second gun may take. My opinion is that if a man feel's that he needs a second gun... I'll not judge him. He probably does.
PS, at work, I don't just carry a handgun. haha I have a gun, 3 to 5 mags, an ASP, LE grade OC, and a 12 gauge, plus body armor. I don't play around working clubs and such.. those kids get drunk, and they get pretty crazy.
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@ OP: I carry one pistol and only 8 rounds of ammunition. I don't think that is overkill. On the other hand I do keep one in the pipe and the pistol on me just about everywhere I go (as long as it's legal). Bad guys aren't going to tell you the time and the place so it's better to be ready at all times.
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I am comfortable with what I carry and don't consider it overkill. A Walther PPS, a spare mag in the car and an S&W 36 as a BUG with a reload, all just in case. The world around us just seems to be getting more crazy. I don't go looking for trouble but I do need to be prepared if it comes my way. Use to carry most of the time - now it's anytime I leave the house.
I carry a glock 23 that fits my needs where I live it is hot here so wearing jeans for most of the year is out. I usually wear cargo short and a t shirt and the 23 fits nicely iwb. A person can carry as many as they want in my opinion if they feel they need it.


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Mr. Wright also is known for his charitable efforts. He has pulled back from active participation while in the PMO but still makes private donations and even asks staff members who travel to collect shampoo bottles provided by hotels for use in a women's shelter.
And how much did he donate that year if it really is more than he now earns? The PMO refuses to disclose what the chief of staff is paid, but his salary should be roughly comparable to that of a deputy minister, who can make as much as $320,000 a year.
As well as money, he has given his time, over the years volunteering at Saint Thomas's with Out of the Cold, the winter shelter program for the homeless. As a young lawyer, he was especially active in Camp Oochigeas, which provides respite and recreation for children with cancer. A long-time camp counsellor, he also served four years as Oochigeas's board chair.
The PMO, of course, is no charity: Respect is earned, not given. Staff decide if their chief commands the full backing of the Prime Minister and acts accordingly.
Mr. Wright quickly impressed the troops with his hard work and efficiency. Even running 20 kilometres before dawn rarely keeps him from being first to arrive at the office and last to leave. He is also there on weekends.
This dedication, coupled with his unbridled faith, has some in the PMO now in the habit of asking, "What would Nigel do?" when faced with a predicament.
Each of Mr. Harper's top aides has faced a different set of challenges.
The first, former university professor Ian Brodie, found senior bureaucrats in the Privy Council Office, the central agency that services the PMO, trying to sidestep the political staff and communicate directly with Mr. Harper. He left not long after a leak embarrassed the government.
Mr. Giorno arrived with experience as chief of staff for Mike Harris, and exerted greater political control over the bureaucracy. Now memos from the PCO wouldn't go to the Prime Minister unless bearing a PMO staff recommendation.
When Mr. Giorno left after two years, Mr. Wright was content to leave the structure he had created in place. However, there was a distinct change of focus. A minority government has little time for long-term planning, while a majority administration can't ignore it – especially when economic times are tough.
Mr. Wright's business acumen also includes seven years on the board of the Conservative Fund, which supervises party financing. During his tenure, it generated enough money to underwrite three election campaigns, pay off the accumulated debts of both predecessor parties, revamp its grassroots fundraising approach and overhaul its computer systems.
So, the PMO became even more businesslike after he took charge. The morning meeting of senior staff, which also includes his deputy, Joanne McNamara, and principal secretary Ray Novak, as well as as half-dozen other department heads, used to go on for hours, sometimes until noon. "Everyone was yapping; there'd be people running in and out." Now it wraps up by 10 a.m. "Nigel keeps people on task," one staffer says. "He holds people to deadlines."
He also provides a steadying influence. "Anyone in his job has to constantly be putting out fires and dealing with flared tempers. He brings … a kind of grounded maturity to all of those flareups."
The same savvy helps in resolving differences of opinion. "He will either hear both sides of the argument and he will synthesize it into a consensus position, or he will come in with his own position and bring in a group of people who agree with him to project it outward," one source says.
He is also known to employ canny management techniques. To minimize discord and get the consensus ruling he wants, an insider says, he lines up supporters in advance. "He doesn't just rely on his power and sheer force of argument to win the day. He also relies on orchestrating situations."
Mr. Wright still faces constant suspicion from the opposition that, with his background in big business and a lifetime of service to free-enterprise ideology, he is just too close to the private sector.Report Typo/Error
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Since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy in the mid-1990s, HIV infection has evolved from a near-certain death sentence to a manageable, chronic disease. Still, little is known about the long-term effects of HIV on human health. Two studies being presented today on cardiovascular health and HIV suggest that HIV-infected patients develop cardiovascular disease at a much earlier age than those without HIV and are more likely to die after hospital admission for a heart attack.
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