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Over the Seas to Shanghai: Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review by foamfollower
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Over the Seas to Shanghai
Destination: Asia
Embarkation: Singapore
The new terminal at Singapore was stretched to, and beyond, its capacities. Many of the staff were inexperienced and nervous, but the main problem seemed to be the layout of the various check in services. Instead of a "one stop shop" situation you find at more mature facilities, the various jobs were carried out at different parts of the terminal. We arrived early, and were among the first processed - taking about an hour to go through all the hoops. However I went back just an hour later, and the check-in process was chaos. More There were many reports of a three hour process. I am sure that eventually the legendary Singaporean efficiency will kick in and there will be a pleasant embarkation at Singapore.
The Mariner of the Seas
Our hearts sank the moment we boarded as the "welcome" was the scream and hammering of a construction site, and stumbled into a lift with loose carpet. We had been warned prior that there were renovations being carried on the ship, in preparation for her time being based in China for 5 years catering to Asian high rollers. We were quite happy with that, and the $100 per stateroom compensation for any inconvenience. However in practice the renovations were very distracting, not just the noise, but also the interruption to the flow and the ambiance of the Promenade. The pleasure of strolling down this "street" in the centre of a boat provides much of the "wow!" factor in this class (and those larger) of Royal Caribbean ships, but on this voyage much of the wow was gone. The Mariner is 10 years old now, and she seems to be getting weary. Work is needed on her, so it is churlish to complain about renovations, but it did detract from the experience, and in fairness during this cruise one of the shops being revamped did open to show the work was worthwhile. On the last few days the builders took down what Cruise Director Jimmy correctly called "big blue barriers", and, although the new shops did not open during this cruise, there was a much more open and enjoyable experience on the promenade as a result..
A common complaint concerned air-conditioning on the ship - either too hot or too cold. It just seemed to be an erratic system that did not work consistently. The wear and tear on the ship is reasonable for the 10 years she has been doing service - carpets in public spaces looking tired and thin, chips on paint work and the like - but it has to be said that the Mariner does not stand up well to comparisons with more recent ships.
The staff were cheerful and efficient, especially the cruise director - with the Captain being particularly jovial. However, as is outlined below, efficiency may not be an adjective always used in relation to shore excursion staff.
The itinerary seemed to us to need some massaging. There is a lot of time spent cruising on the ship, and on some of the sea days there was not a full range of activities. For example on the sea day into Okinawa the single performance of the show did not start until 10.15pm. This led to some discussion amongst passengers. One suggestion was to break up the long leg from Saigon to Hong Kong by adding Hanoi to the visits. There are probably other variations available to make this a more enjoyable cruise - perhaps substituting Taiwan for Korea, although that may present political problems if the ship is to be based in Shanghai.
We bought several Royal Caribbean excursions on this cruise, not our normal practice. However it seemed to make sense this time: the prices this time did not seem to be too excessive, and it also seemed to be good insurance. In some cases (for example Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as the locals still seem to call it) the port was a two hour drive from the city, and local transport seemed problematic. In others like Bosun in South Korea there was a high likelihood of language difficulties for English speakers. The destination where the pioneering nature of this cruise was most exposed was Okinawa in Japan. A lack of English speaking guides meant that ROYAL CARIBBEAN was reduced to offering just a few "self-guided" tours there with considerable walking distance involved. This should improve as the cruise becomes more established, but at this stage the Okinawa stop is of questionable value. The Korean stop was very short - a ludicrous 4 hours - so a ship-organised excursion was necessary to have some certainty of being on board for the last leg to Shanghai.
The excursions we went on - with the reservations about Okinawa mentioned above - were enjoyable, and well hosted, however the organisation for getting people onto the buses was more frantic than we have experienced her ships. One annoyance was the long line at the excursion desk. It seemed a good idea to order excursions through the in-cabin system in the TV, however on more than one occasion the tickets were not delivered, so that meant standing in the excursion desk line! The dissatisfaction with the excursions team boiled over are Okinawa. It was a bellowing, bewildering bedlam, compounded by Japanese authorities wanting to see all passengers face to face. However the team were not up to the challenge, with someone on the sound system saying things like 'to my left' and 'right where I am' - but people having no idea where he was. On our bus, more stickers were allocated than there were seats available. It took hours to be sorted, but and several people did not get adequate time on their tours; in one glaring example people arrived at a museum 5 minutes before it closed. A common complaint was 'organised chaos' - and I am not sure about the organised part. There were mutinous mutterings, and many meetings arranged with excursion staff, with those worse affected being offered a 15% refund - which led to more mutterings! We have been on bigger ships with more passengers, and not had to suffer this level of confusion. There was something wrong with the excursions team.
A real bonus for many people of our generation comes with an easy introduction to Vietnam. This is a chance to lay some ghosts, and enjoy a charming and energetic people in a vibrant country that is full of surprises. If you are on this cruise, or others that call into this country - don't stay on the ship.
Our cruise was a celebration in Hong Kong, as it was the first to dock at the brand new (so new it hasn't been finished yet) Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Kowloon. We had pounding drummers and prancing dragons to welcome us, a welcome that was repeated by almost everyone we met. A highlight of this cruise was gliding in to Hong Kong Harbour at sunset, and berthing in this futuristic terminal (reminding any of a Dubai airport terminal - and unforgettable experience to compare with leaving Venice or approaching Santorini at sunset. That was worth the price of admission alone. However it has to be reported that the Hong Kong terminal is enormous, and there is a lot of walking to do negotiating its cavernous capacity.
Despite the difficulties already mentioned about Okinawa, we had a great time in this exotic port, and they sent us off in style with a musical farewell - the sort that makes cruising a special way to travel.
The Korean stop was almost over before it started. A 4 hour stop seemed ridiculous after the sea day spent to get there but it was pleasant enough and different from the other ports to make it interesting.
So there are our impressions of Royal Caribbeans Mariner of the Seas initial 10 night exotic Asian cruise. We probably would not sail on the Mariner again, certainly not in her new roles out o Shanghai, but wish her well on her Asian adventures. Will we sail Royal Caribbean again? Probably, but they will have to get it right next time. Less
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Colonel James Barrett's house, Concord
James Barrett was the essence of the gentleman, farmer and soldier. Born in 1710, Barrett was a farmer, miller... and warrior. He served as a captain in the Seven Years War - or French and Indian war as it is known here. By the time of the 1770s, Barrett was a man of stature in the Concord community. He is selected to represent Concord at various representative bodies and commissioned as a colonel to oversee the local militias.
A large portion of the armaments was held at the Barrett Farm in 1775, including some cannons. The Barrett sons tilled the fields and buried some of the arms in the furrows of the field. (The photograph is of recently tilled fields on the site of the Barrett farm.)
On April 19, 1775, British commander, Colonel Francis Smith, sent about 100 soldiers from Concord center to Barrett's farm by way of the North bridge. At the bridge, the soldiers broke into two groups, one to secure the bridge while one headed to the Barrett farm.
This was done under the watchful eyes of about 400 minutemen and militia assembled on the hillside above the North bridge. The leaders of that group was Colonel James Barrett. The events in Concord center then precipitated the first armed resistence of the Revolutionary War. At the farm, the British regulars confronted the good Mrs. Barrett and stormed the farmhouse. Nothing was found.
Barrett lived to see the beginning of the War but not then end. He died suddenly in April 1779.
This property has been owned by just two families since being settled in the 1700s. However family farming is not a source of wealth nowadays and the house reflected the decline. In late 2003, in a considerable state of disrepair, the house was sold to a local preservationist group, Save Our Heritage. This structure is now the newest addition to the Minuteman National Park. It is being renovated through the considerable efforts of the SOH group and will be turned over to the National Park. Future updates will be posted as progress is made on the structure. I have done some volunteer work there so I'll try to get some interior shots as well.
The home is located at 448 Barrett's Mill Road in Concord. It is easily accessible from Route 2 at the Concord Rotary or from Concord Center. There is currently no designated parking area but traffic is manageable and there are areas to pull off the road safely.
There are plans for a large Barrett birthday celebration in 2010 - the 300th anniversary of the patriot's birth.
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- AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 12:29 PM
The British did find a few things at Col. Barrett's Farm - the gun carriages minus the brass cannon barrels that had been safely hidden. Mrs. Barrett refused to give the British the "spirits" they requested, but saying "we are compelled to feed our enemies" gave them milk, bread, and cheese made on the farm. Col. Barrett passed back and forth between the house and the bridge several times during the day being in charge of the militia, and at the same time responsible for securing the munitions. He was a well worn 65 years old and had a very long day!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:25 PM
I was just watching the History Channel's Sons Of Liberty and they just showed the British searching Col. Barrett's farm while he stood by watching, and later being beaten by the British until militia in the woods fired on the British, driving them towards The Old North Bridge. I guess the History Channel doesn't care that much about HISTORICAL FACTS!!ReplyDelete

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It was the most amazing year with so many SoJO artists passing through the area. These are my top 10 favorite concert experiences of 2011!
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2011's Biggest Product Flops
These goods failed to get our attention this past year, according to new research from the publication 24/7 Wall St.
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Adele, Buble Rescue Record Industry in 2011 [VIDEO]
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A Look At 2011 Before It Ends (Pt. 1 of Many)
The holiday madness is here, and the year that is 2011 is coming up to the end. Right around this time of year is where just about everywhere you turn there is a Best Of list popping up - I think you can see where this is going. Here is a list 10 random categories created by myself - looking into music, movies, sports, and other things that may (or may not) played into your stream of consciousness this year:


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Visual Guide takes on the first appearance of Leia, and Artoo's mission.
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In 1951, a baseball manager named Chuck Dressen proclaimed: ''The Giants is dead.'' That was after his Brooklyn Dodgers opened a 1312-game lead over the New York Giants.
That October, Bobby Thomson buried Dressen's Dodgers.
It's another sport and another era, but here it is:
The 49ers is dead.
Well, not dead really, just not the 49ers other NFL teams have come to fear for nearly two decades.
This is a team that's won 10 or more games for the last 17 full NFL seasons, akin to a baseball team winning 100 or more games. Since 1983, they've missed the playoffs only in 1991, when both Steve Young and Joe Montana were hurt and they still finished 10-6.
But their hopes for a postseason appearance are slim this year, even if Young, who has missed the last 312 games with a concussion, returns in all his splendor. He might not. He might never be back.
Or, as coach Steve Mariucci said: ''We're entering a place we've never been before.''
Well, not never. Just not since 1980, when the 49ers finished 6-10 in the second year of the Bill Walsh rebuilding program. A year later, they won the first of their five Super Bowls.
The long-term success is probably due to one move that Walsh made -- acquiring Young from Tampa Bay for second- and fourth-round picks in the 1987 draft plus cash. That allowed one potential Hall of Fame quarterback to succeed another and make San Francisco the only team in recent NFL history to go through a seamless on-field transition at the game's key position.
But Young's absence isn't the only reason the 49ers are 3-4 after three straight losses.
Jeff Garcia wasn't good Sunday in the 40-16 loss to the Vikings, but the defense was worse -- it was the third time this year a team has scored 40 or more points against the 49ers. Three other teams allowed more than 40 points in regulation this year, none more than once.
With Young and Montana at quarterback, the Niners rarely if ever botched a 2-minute drill.
On Sunday, they trailed 21-13 and were backed up on their own 14 with 20 seconds left in the half when they called two timeouts instead of killing the clock. They finally passed, and John Randle intercepted to set up a field goal that made it 24-13.
San Francisco could still make the playoffs if Young comes back.
The 49ers also could win 10 games, which in the NFC this year would get them into the postseason.
But they probably won't.
They're not THE 49ERS anymore, they're the 49ers. Teams that used to quake at the name now regard them as just another mediocre team.
''We have to get our tradition back,'' linebacker Winfred Tubbs said. ''We have to get our fear factor back. We're going into other team's places and they're thinking they can beat us without even playing well. The only way we can stop that is by not giving up 40 points a game.''
Talking the talk, but...
Michael Westbrook and Albert Connell, the Redskins' wide receivers, yapped a lot before Sunday's game in Dallas about what they would do to the Cowboys. Their remarks backfired -- Dallas beat them 38-20.
Connell made the biggest mistake, bragging how he'd beat Deion Sanders.
Sanders set the tone on the game's first play by dumping Stephen Davis for a 4-yard loss, even though tackling is something Deion rarely bothers to do. On the second, play he delivered a forearm to Connell's chin, for which Westbrook and Connell claimed he should have been thrown out of the game.
Sanders wasn't even penalized, but he got crunched later on a punt return, sat out the second and third quarters, then clinched things with a 70-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. Westbrook had three catches for 38 yards and Connell had two for 52 yards.
In their first meeting, when the Cowboys were without Sanders. Westbrook caught five for 159 yards and Connell four for 137.
After the game, Connell said Sanders came up to him and told him he loved him.
''There ain't no love here,'' Connell said. ''You take cheap shots, you claim to be a man of God, but God doesn't like ugly. I just didn't appreciate that.''
Westbrook was more contrite.
He acknowledged that the pre-game comments might have fired up Deion. But he thought Sanders overreacted with the elbow.
''He's one of the greatest defensive backs of all time,'' Westbrook said. ''He ran a punt all the way for a touchdown. That killed us. What else can you say?''
Say nothing.
Inside knowledge?
When the Bears released Erik Kramer at the start of training camp, they were soundly rebuked for leaving themselves with no experienced QBs.
That move looks a lot better now.
Kramer, who signed with San Diego, threw interceptions on the Chargers' first four possessions of the second half against Seattle a week ago. But he redeemed himself by moving the team into position for the winning field goal.
On Sunday against the Packers, he threw interceptions on two of the first three series, making it six out of nine possessions on which he turned over the ball.
For comparison purposes, the following have fewer than six interceptions all season:
Kurt Warner, Brad Johnson, Jon Kitna, Drew Bledsoe (four INTs in 249 passes), Neil O'Donnell, Shane Matthews (who took Kramer's job with the Bears), Rich Gannon (five in 242), Dan Marino, Kent Graham, Mark Brunell, Kordell Stewart, Tim Couch and Akili Smith.
The Patriots are 5-2 after their 24-23 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
Throw out a 12-point win over the expansion Browns and their four other wins (Broncos, Giants, Colts and Jets) are by a total of eight points; their two losses (Dolphins and Chiefs) by a total of three.
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David Arquette pours his emotion in his rumba that night while Chaz Bono pays tribute to his father Sonny Bono with his own routine.
Ricki Lake keeps making "Dancing with the Stars" judges amazed after dancing the rumba on Monday night, October 3. Delivering a romantic routine, she was congratulated by Len Goodman for dancing it "so well." Carrie Ann Inaba gushed, "Ricki Lake is on fire!!! Honey, you are looking fierce!" while Bruno Toli compared her every step to "a word in a poem." She got 27 out of 30 which was the best score of the night.
Also among the standouts in this third week's performance show were J.R. Martinez and Chynna Phillips. The former scored 26 for his rumba with Len calling it "wonderful" and "so poignant". Bruno said he could feel every emotion in his steps, while Carrie Ann said his "extraordinary" performance "was one of the most profound, honest dances I've ever seen."
Chynna got the same score as J.R.'s for dancing the rumba to "Hold On". Len said she has taken the competition to a new level and with such dance she is going to stay on the show "for weeks and weeks and weeks." Carrie Ann commented, "We asked for more and you definitely gave us more."
The other two stars dancing the rumba were David Arquette and Chaz Bono. The "Scream" actor made a "very nice comeback" with his routine to song "Oh Child" which was dedicated to his daughter. Len saw "a mix of motion and emotion" in it, while Bruno gushed, "You brought sensitivity, vulnerability, you were achingly romantic." He got 24 out of 30.
In the other hand, Chaz still has not made his breakout performance. He paid tribute to his father Sonny Bono with the rumba which only earned him 18 out of 30. Len thought, "That was your best dance I've seen you do," but Carrie Ann said, "It wasn't your best performance." However, she was impressed by his real courage.
The rest of the contestants performed different dances. Rob Kardashian danced the foxtrot which earned him praises from the judges and 24 points. "I like watching you dance Rob, because you're just so strict, stick-to-the-program," Carrie Ann admitted.
Another reality TV star Kristin Cavallari danced the samba to Beyonce Knowles' "Crazy in Love", leading Bruno to cite the song's title in his comment, "That was more than crazy in love, it was crazy in lust!" Len chimed in, "That was only about 20 percent of the dance. The other 80 percent was fabulous." She scored 24.
Carson Kressley brought "drama, entertainment, enthusiasm... and technique, beautiful shapes, a little bit of girly-girly, a little bit of masculine" with his tango, Carrie Ann said. Bruno called it "insanely brilliant" and the judges gave Carson 23 points.
Nancy Grace danced the waltz which Bruno called "soft and dreamy, like a mother's embrace." Len, meanwhile, advised her, "You've got to try to get this ballroom stretch through and a little better posture." The HLN host got 21.
Hope Solo danced the cha cha cha which was deemed her best dance so far, accoding to Len who "found the costume and a little bit of the routine a little bit provocative." Carrie Ann added, "You're a really strong dancer... but... I just want to take you and work on your walk." The judges gave her 24 points.
On Tuesday, October 4's result show, one of these remaining contestants will be sent home. Professional dancer Julianne Hough is tapped to return to "DWTS" ballroom, just in time for the October 14 release of her movie "Footloose". She is going to dance with her co-star Kenny Wormald.


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Today, Shawn is applying his personal experience to his passion for entrepreneurship and a professional record of business success as President and CEO of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) – which teaches the entrepreneurial mindset to young people and provides the tools and attitudes to overcome adversity and address future personal, economic, community and global challenges.
Growing up in a low income, single parent home, Shawn knows the real-world challenges of overcoming difficult circumstances, staying in school and succeeding. Shawn's commitment to hard work, leadership, willingness to take risks and starting new ventures within the companies he has led embody the entrepreneurial spirit at the core of NFTE's mission.
Before joining NFTE, Shawn served as President and CEO of TechAmerica, the premier international trade association for U.S. technology companies. At TechAmerica, he headed an organizational turnaround from substantial losses to breakeven with no long-term debt and orchestrated a successful merger with another leading technology association.
At TechAmerica, he also influenced public policy and programs focused on education and entrepreneurship including ConnectED, a White House initiative to improve K-12 education by upgrading connectivity to schools and training teachers on new education technology and the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act which encouraged new investors to finance early stage companies.
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Biggest Housing Price Gains
When it comes to a housing rebound, obviously the ones at the top aren't likely to see the biggest gains even if they are the most stable. That's why the list of largest media price gains, according to the National Association of Realtors, is concentrated on the hard-hit state of Florida.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla., is on the top of the list with a red-hot 28.1% gain from Q1 of 2011 to Q2 of 2012. This is in line with year-over-year housing data from Clear Capital that puts the Miami metro area near the top of the list of fastest-growing housing markets for June (by listing price). The median price for the region was $117,600.
Others include:
2. Grand Rapids, Mich.: 19.0% year-over-year growth (median price of $96,500)
3. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Fla.: 16.9% year-over-year growth (median price of $104,600)
4. Erie, Pa.: 16.6% year-over-year growth (median price of $110,200)
5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla.: 16.1% year-over-year growth (median price of $131,900)


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At Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:33:37 +0200 (CEST), Giacomo Olgeni wrote: > > Hello, > > I'm trying to upgrade the FreeBSD Racket port from 5.0 to 5.0.1. > > Version 5.0 builds fine, but with version 5.0.1 I get this error on > the same hardware/OS (FreeBSD 8.1 i386, 1 CPU): > > [...] > > However, the swap partition is barely used, so I thought there could > be some default limit that I'm hitting. > > Is there any way to assign more memory to the VM during the build? I'm > not yet familiar with the Racket build procedure so any help would be > very welcome :) The problem is that * Racket is consulting the `datasize' limit to determine how much memory it can use, and FreeBSD's `datasize' limit is normally 512MB. * Racket conservatively divides that limit by 2, because the GC needs space to perform a garbage collection when memory use is too much. * Version 5.0 uses sightly more memory to build than 5.0.1, pushing it over 256MB peak use after a GC. After the install fails, you could try running racket -l setup Probably the installation will complete, because slightly less code will get loaded to finish up compilation instead of starting from scratch. You could also raise the `datasize' limit. Unfortunately, that requires a reboot. See, for example, then page http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-questions/2006-April/119717.html For the next version, we've fixed Racket to consult `vmemoryuse', which is the relevant limit and normally unlimited.
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McKeesport boys soccer program taking baby steps, progressing
In a way, the McKeesport boys soccer program has been much like the Pirates, traveling a similar rocky road.
Though they are vastly different sports, neither team has been very good.
But first-year McKeesport coach Steve Pambacas hopes the Buccos' good fortune this year is a sign that the Tigers might soon travel a comparable path.
McKeesport hasn't experienced a winning season in what seems like forever.
"I am trying to teach them the game, but there's always an underlying tone of the finer points of life," said Pambacas, a former McKeesport player who is happy to have returned to his alma mater for a chance to help the school's struggling program succeed.
He's surrounded himself mainly with other McKeesport alums -- assistants Cory Winters, Dickie Markovitz and Derek Benedict, and strength and conditioning coach Josh Volpe.
Only goalies coach Michael Brunozzi attended high school elsewhere, but he, too, has a history with Pambacas. They were teammates at La Roche College.
"I really think I've got a group of guys who cover all aspects — technical and basic skills included — that I want the players to embrace," said Pambacas, who coached the McKeesport 7th- and 8th-grade program in 2012. "There's a lot of personality in these coaches that I hope will rub off on these guys."
It's not so much about winning yet at McKeesport. It hasn't been for a long time, it seems. Pambacas said the team finished above.500 in his senior year in 2005, but a check of unofficial records revealed the Tigers were just 9-10-1 that year.
Regardless of the numbers, it still represents the most victories in a season for McKeesport in more than a decade. The Tigers hobbled to a 3-14 mark in 2012 under former coach Jim Poston and have won just 26 games since that 2005 campaign, an average of 3.7 victories per season.
McKeesport was off to an 0-4 start this year before Thursday night's scheduled WPIAL Section 4-AAA game at Ringgold.
"We're not expecting to make a complete turnaround in one season," McKeesport senior stopper Ryan Jacobs said. "I think we are going to have more wins than last year, but it's going to take time. The coaching staff is looking to progress every year. I kind of wish I was a sophomore or junior because I'd like to come back and be a part of it, but that's not possible."
Pambacas has been working to establish a better foundation for soccer in the district. Among the 17 varsity players on the Tigers' roster, 11 are underclassmen. He said he's hopeful that the younger players will embrace his routine, which has included an offseason of workouts, fund-raisers and clinics.
"We also held an outdoor tournament and an alumni game to help spark interest," Pambacas said. "I may be biased, but I really do feel there's a different mentality with the players now. They understand the concepts I want them to have."
McKeesport's season has gotten off to another rough start, with shutout losses of 3-0 to Belle Vernon, 6-0 to Laurel Highlands and 4-0 to West Mifflin and a 6-1 setback to Baldwin in the section opener Tuesday.
But Pambacas has been encouraged.
"That Baldwin game was not indicitive of how well we played," he said. "We got knocked on our heels right away. Baldwin is a well-rounded program, and we found ourselves down. But we didn't take a step back. We played 40 minutes without giving up another score before they scored twice in the final 10 minutes.
"We did a good job connecting passes between midfield to defense to offense. I don't ever remember my teams, when I played here, doing that well. We never quit. I can't fault this team. They play until the end."


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With all of the good, we all know, there comes some bad. So my annual "Out takes post" post is back and better than ever. This has always my favorite post of the year because it ties everything together... Most importantly, though, it shows that you can work hard, but that you should never take yourself too seriously.
For your viewing pleasure haha. Happy April Fools!


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Your gift to help a hardworking entrepreneur will double in impact thanks to a generous World Vision partner.
Phea is from Cambodia. She has 4 children. She needs a loan of $250 to purchase seeds, fertilizer and pigs.
Phea is from Cambodia. She has 4 children. She needs a loan of $250 to purchase seeds, fertilizer and pigs.
Phea Khean is a mother of four children, she lives with her family in Kompung Thom Province. Phea works very hard at farming rice and cashew, along with raising pigs to help provide for her family. At this time, Phea lacks the funds needed to maintain her farmland and to purchase more pigs to raise.
With a loan from World Vision, Phea will be able to purchase seeds, fertilizer and pigs for her farm. Because of the loan, Phea will be able to grow healthy crops and pigs to sell to the local markets for profit. She'll also be able to grow her business and increase her income. With the additional income, Phea will be able to provide for all of her family's daily needs and make repairs to her home.
The Agriculture business sector covers all farming and livestock activities. Some entrepreneurs request loans to help in securing supplies and equipment. Others want to buy more animals to breed or purchase feed and medicines. The majority of our loan clients live in rural communities where agriculture is already understood as a business model. It is for this reason that approximately 50% of our loans are in the agricultural sector.
Cambodia's climate is subtropical. The dry season runs from November to May and the rainy season from May to November. Densely forested mountains surround large plains. The country continues to recover from 25 years of civil war and the brutal Khmer Rouge communist regime. One in every 236 Cambodians has lost a limb due to land mines. World Vision is helping to rid the country of land mines as well as provide skills training to the disabled.
One of the poorest districts in its province, Prasath Sambo is located in north-central Cambodia. While the land looks fertile, poor water systems make farming very difficult. Approximately 65 percent of people lack adequate food for four to six months annually, and others go hungry for the whole year. Nearly all villagers own their own rice field but their yields are low. The poorest families lack irrigation systems and so combined with droughts, poor farming knowledge, and a lack of rice seed, production is far below its potential. World Vision has stepped in to teach community members about growing home gardens and raising animals.
Educational opportunities are limited due to the cost of tuition and school books. Currently, 70 percent of Cambodia's 14 million people are under 30 years old. This young generation faces various challenges. With some children leaving school to help with farming, it has become more important to offer educational opportunities, like vocational training. World Vision assists families with small loans to begin businesses that provide families with income to send their children to school.
Thank you for empowering Phea Khean with the opportunity to expand her farming and livestock business. With the $250 loan Phea was able to purchase seeds, fertilizer and more pigs.
Phea is on her way to repaying her small business loan, as she makes weekly payments of $5. Thanks to the profits she has earned, Phea can afford to purchase her children's school supplies, pay for transportation and do home repairs.
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Thank you for supporting hardworking entrepreneurs like Phea and World Vision Micro!
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Phea has now repaid her loan in full. In addition to repaying her loan, Phea has used her additional income to provide her family with healthcare and purchase fertilizer for her crops.
Phea's four children continue to study in school.
The loan Phea received helped her business expand and the profits she is earning is creating lasting improvements in her life. In the future, Phea hopes to take out another loan and repair or expand their home.
Thank you for your support of Phea and World Vision Micro. These funds are now being recycled to support another eager entrepreneur in the same community.


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Study of Romiplostim for Chemotherapy Induced Thrombocytopenia
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|Isolated Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia
|Biological: romiplostim
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|An Open Label Phase II Study of Romiplostim for Chemotherapy Induced Thrombocytopenia
- Achievement of platelet counts of ≥ 100,000/mcL [ Time Frame: within 3 weeks after treatment ]The primary therapeutic response is assessed by the platelet count within 3 weeks of treatment.
- Assessment of potential toxicity [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Assessment of potential toxicity will be based on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.0.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 30, 2014
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|January 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|January 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Romiplostim
All patients will begin weekly romiplostim at 2 mcg/kg, subcutaneously. The romiplostim dose will be titrated on weekly CBC/platelet counts. For titration purposes, the target platelet count is 150,000-200,000/mcL. Treatment can be held up to 16 days if a patient develops an intercurrent medical illness or symptom that is unrelated to study drug therapy.
Treatment may be held up to 20 days if the patient unavailable for non- medical reasons, such as vacation or travel.
|Biological: romiplostim
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients (18 years of age or greater) with active non-hematological cancer:
A. The patients have previously received a chemotherapy regimen including one or more of the following agents:
- Nucleoside Analogue, including gemcitabine and fluorouracil
- Carboplatin or cisplatin
- Anthracycline
- Alkylating agent
- Other chemotherapy agents with thrombocytopenia as known common toxicity.
2. Patients who have not had any cytotoxic chemotherapy within 14 days of beginning the study.
3. Thrombocytopenia:.
A. Defined as platelet count <100,000/mcL.
B. The patient will have had at least 2 CBCs with platelet counts <100,000/mcL separated by at least 4 weeks, and no platelet count ≥100,000/mcL in the prior 6 week period, despite (1) delay, or (2) modification of chemotherapeutic regimen.
C. A platelet count of >100,000/mcL, that follows within 7 days of a platelet transfusion, will not make the patient ineligible, as long as one or more subsequent platelet counts confirms thrombocytopenia (<100,000/mcL).
D. Patients have undergone bone marrow aspirate and biopsy or peripheral blood test in the prior 3 months without evidence of leukemia or myelodysplasia by fluorescent in situ-hybridization (FISH) E. Dysplastic changes, based on morphology only, will not exclude the patient if FISH panel for MDS is normal.
4.KPS ≥ 50 or ECOG performance status ≤2 .
5.Ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with history of hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, myeloma, myeloproliferative disease, lymphoma, or myelodysplastic diseases.
- Anemia (Hgb <8.0 gm/dl) or leukopenia (absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <1,000/mcL). Use of red cell transfusions, erythropoietin, or G-CSF, as ordered by the managing oncology service, is acceptable and does not preclude participation.
- Patients with underlying liver disease, such as cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis, and do not have primary or metastatic cancer in the liver will be excluded if ALT/AST >3X ULN or Total Bili >3X ULN. In the presence of primary or metastatic liver cancer, patients will be excluded if ALT/AST >5X ULN or Total Bili >5X ULN
- Patients with a history of a prior symptomatic venous thrombotic event such, as DVT or pulmonary embolism and symptomatic arterial thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction, ischemic cerebral vascular accident or transient ischemic attack will be ineligible if they have not tolerated anticoagulation therapy. If patients remain on anticoagulation, or have completed the prescribed course of anticoagulation, they will be eligible for enrollment. A venous thrombotic event associated with a central venous catheter will not make the patient ineligible.
- Serious concomitant medical condition that could interfere with the conduct of the clinical trial, such as unstable angina, renal failure requiring hemodialysis, or active infection requiring IV antibiotics
- Pregnant women/lactating mothers
- Patients unwilling to use contraception.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02052882
|Contact: Gerald Soff, MD
|Contact: Rekha Parameswaran, MD
|United States, New Jersey
|Memorial Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge
|Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States, 07920
|Contact: Gerald Soff, MD 212-639-2335
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth
|Middletown, New Jersey, United States, 07748
|Contact: Gerald Soff, MD 212-639-2335
|United States, New York
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @ Suffolk
|Commack, New York, United States, 11725
|Contact: Gerald Soff, MD 212-639-2335
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
|New York, New York, United States, 10065
|Contact: Gerald Soff, MD 212-639-2335
|Principal Investigator: Gerald Soff, MD
|Memorial Sloan Kettering at Mercy Medical Center
|Rockville Centre, New York, United States
|Contact: Gerald Soff, MD 212-639-2335
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester
|West Harrison, New York, United States, 10604
|Contact: Gerald Soff, MD 212-639-2335
|Principal Investigator:
|Gerald Soff, MD
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT02052882 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|January 30, 2014
|Last Updated:
|March 8, 2017
Keywords provided by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Blood Platelet Disorders
Hematologic Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 22, 2017


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An epic, colorful and fast-paced arcade game3.62 / 5.00 8,561 Views
Star Steps
Make your way to the next level by creating constellations!3.58 / 5.00 3,777 Views
Fuse Cell
bullet hell with a unique absorb mechanic3.53 / 5.00 10,070 Views
How... why... why can't I rage quit! It's so hard and yet so fun! you are a god, I'm definitely buying SMB when it comes out. keep making games and I'll keep buying them, how did "Pong Toss" make it to WiiWare before you? I want you inside me!!!!!!1111111111111!!!!!11oneonetwo
reminds me of donkey kong vs mario.
hard yet so great
edmund mcmilen is a great indie game developer and this is one of his best. be ware it is very hard. the only reason i give it 9/10 is because of the difficulty
it reminds me of older games. I finnaly beat it allso now on to the map pack
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Just as every philosophical theory after the 18th century is a response to Kant's work, every platformer after 1985 is a response to the Super Mario Bros. This game synthesizes the main attributes that made SMB an iconic game: simple controls, well designed levels, a story that sounds like it came from a rambling hobo, and well balanced difficulty.
It balances easy to master controls with levels that border on the masochistic yet are compelling enough to keep player wanting more. I did find the jump button slightly sluggish, leading to many unnecessary falls. Also, loading after every death broke game flow for me, making it hard to immerse myself in the level when my adrenaline fade while waiting for the level to come back.
Over all, an amazing game that deserves praise, if anything, for one aspect: humbling the player. Too often contemporary games will walk players through a modest gaming experience, softening the difficulty in order to lull the player into thinking that they are good at everything without challenging the player. Its as if the game/game developers are afraid to offend the player and scare them off. These 5-8 hour cinematic romps recreate stale games that copy the same formula in lieu of game mechanic innovation.
Meat Boy, with its creative use of sliding meat to reduce the distance needed for big jumps, sticky wall climbing that feels great (if a little difficult to master), and vertical level design that offers a new perspective on the Mario formula without sacrificing gameplay. Keep it coming.


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Wholewheat Pasta should be in every house holds cupboards, even more so now given the current economic climate! Its high in fibre and full of complex carbohydrate which gives it a low rating on the GI(glyycaemic index) essentially meaning it keeps you fuller for longer. Not only is it nutritionally sound it is also very affordable. You can pick up a 500g bag from sainsburys.com for 70p which at 125g per serving works out at 17.5p per portion.
I am aware that you can buy the sainsbury's basics for 43p per 500g but the wholewheat version packs over 2.5 times the amount of fibre, less calories and carbs per serving. Making it the far more nutritious alternative.
As for the taste wholewheat pasta is slightly more heavy than its white cousin with a harder texture but for those who like their pasta soggy a extra few minutes on the stove will rectify this. The colour is also darker both pre and post cooking.
In terms of serving suggestions it works well in meat dishes such as bolognese or with a tomato based sauce both hot or cold. My particular recommendation is served with a generous drizzle of extra vigin olive oil, cracked black pepper and grated Parmesan cheese.
There is little to separate the wholewheat pasta offerings by the big supermarkets in terms of taste or quality although Sainsburys whole wheat fusilli is a tad more expensive compared to Tesco, where you can buy their organic fusilli for 60p per bag.
Overall a great food source for everyone.
Men's Health is a monthly issue magazine originally launched in a America in 1987. It caters primarily for Men aged 20-50 with a interest in improving fitness, nutrition, fashion, technology, travel and relationships.
I have been a regular reader of Men's Health for the last 4 years and it is the only magazine i buy on a monthly basis.
The layout has followed the same tried and tested method for as long as i have been reader. Straight from the front cover(usually a half topless fitness model or celebrity) right through to a advertisement on the back. In-between this is a news section, then various articles related to the above topics that men's health covers.
In terms of pricing my latest issue retailed at £3.95 although offers are usually present to subscribe to the magazine for a lot less on a annual basis. In terms of reading time i tend to read about 80-90% of the contents of the magazine in about 2hrs.
The content on each subject tends insightful and plenty of tips can be lifted from a single issue and put to practice in one's lifestyle. Although some of the cover claims such as "get a sick pack just eating burgers" tend to be slightly exaggerated when reading the article inside.
Some criticism needs to levelled at the excess advertisements within the magazine and also the certain articles seem to reappear in another guise a few months after they were originally published. A lot of the style and technology segments are geared towards individuals with high levels of disposable income.
These are all minor faults which don't take away from the fact that this is the best male orientated lifestyle magazine on the market at present.
I have been using Body Fortress Whey protein for close to 4 years primarily as a protein supplement to aid recovery and build muscle after workouts. I am keen athlete but have no intentions of becoming a bodybuilder and look to have muscles which work well as oppose to look good.
Body Fortress Whey protein is sold through networks of Holland and Barrett at rrp of £24.99 for a 908g tub. This will provide the user approximately 32 servings at cost of 78p per serving. However the great thing with BF is that it seems to be on special offer at least 8-10 times throughout the year usually with savings of minimum of 33%. This makes BF one of the cheapest whey's on the market and if you time it right you need never pay full price for this product.
It is currently sold in 5 varieties chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, banana and natural(no flavor). I have sampled all but the banana flavor and no of them are at all unpleasant to consume with skimmed milk having first been blended.
In terms of serving suggestions i almost exclusively use skimmed milk to make a shake but the product can be served with water, juice, yogurt or added to porridge to make a complete breakfast!
Occasionally i add fruit to my shakes to make a shake/smoothie hybrid and would recommend vanilla whey, porridge oats, strawberries, a banana, a touch of honey and skimmed milk, blended and served chilled.
I really reccomend blending this product before consumption as it tends to come out very lumpy if mixed with a spoon or a fork and the sensation of swallowing a chunk of whey powder is not the most pleasant.
In terms of nutritional content this product packs 17.6grams of protein per serving but only 98 calories and less than 2grams of carbohydrate. So this is a real winner for anyone looking to top up their protein intake without pileing on the pounds. Also it is suitable for vegetarians which again is only a winner.
With the price of fresh meat seeming to on a constant upward spiral, BF offers a cheap solution to supplement one's protein intake.
From reading many fitness articles i aware that BF may not pack the same punch as its competitors but for at times less than quarter of the price it is a great alternative for the more casual body builder or anyone who has a interest in fitness.
I have used Ladbrokes.com exclusivly for the past 5 years to indulge on the occasional flutter.
From what i can remember it was relatively easy to set up my account and having just refreshed my memory by looking at the application form on the site it still retains a straightforward questionnaire to set up a account.
The website itself is easy enough to navigate with the bright red banner and white logo in the top left hand side, log in information placed centrally at the top of the screen and the tabs for the various forms of gambling options in green tabs just beneath.
The gambling options include the traditional sporting bets(predominantly horse racing and football), poker, casino, games(which include deal or no deal and who wants to a millionaire), financial bets(basically betting on the stock market much the same as a stock broker), lotto and backgammon.
Enter into any of these sub menus and you are presented with a hive of activity, perhaps a little to much choice. Sports includes bet in play on certain events and ladbrokes usually has a range of specials stretching from sports to xmas number 1's
In terms of odds they may be a little behind their competitors but not enough for the casual gambler to mind.
Deposits and withdrawals are a done in a efficient and safe manner, using all the relevant security checks you would expect for any well known brand who has migrated to online services. Having had no real complaints i can't comment to much on the customer service aspect although i do recall it was a bit tricky to switch over my card details and i had to wait for my all my transactions to be settled before this could be undertaken.
My only real gripe is Ladbrokes offers for existing customers are very poor and can't think of any they have offered me which didn't involve me depositing more funds with them.
Overall Ladbrokes.com is a easy to use gambling website for the novice or recreational gambler
Since my childhood Kelloggs Start has always been my favorite cereal! I have fond memories snaffling it out of the variety packs Kelloggs offered or beaming as my mum bought a box home from the supermarket.
Start as described by the Kellogg's website is:
"a cereal for people on the move, people who know that a combination of diet and exercise is the key to keeping fit... inside and out.
The crisp, malty taste of wheat, corn and oats is a really enjoyable way to get the energy you need, and Start is also packed with vitamins and minerals which provide a third of your daily needs of vital nutrients in a single bowlful.
So begin every day with Kellogg's Start... and stay out in front"
On the surface this is exactly what Start is. Digging a little deeper and all is not as it seems. Per 40g serving excluding milk Start has 12% of you GDA of sugar and 8% Salt. Add a generous serving of milk and it starts pushing the 20% for your sugar intake.
On this basis of a 40g serving you are looking at approx 9 servings in a 375g per box, which retails at £1.97(tesco.com) or somewhere in the region of 22p per bowl(milk not included). Again on the surface not to bad value for money. However I can quite easily eat a whole box of start in 6 servings which not only bumps up the cost per bowl but also increases my sugar intake.
The is a huge misconception that cereals as a whole are a healthy breakfast. Start does relatively well against its cereal brothers and sister as it packs quite a punch in vitamins and minerals included but the fact that someone with a healthy appetite could take on board close to a third of their daily sugar intake before they have even left the house in the morning is a tad disconcerting.
As for taste Start has a great texture, very crunchy with a distinct hints of honey every mouthful. It works well as both the main stay of a breakfast meal or as a snack during the day.
Overall Start is a good breakfast soultion in terms of cereals but compared to other breakfasts alternatives lets itself down with its high sugar content.
Ask anyone who specialises in nutrition or dietetics what the most important meal of the day is and they will all say breakfast!
Porridge has been the backbone of breakfasts up and down the country for generations and there plenty of reasons for this:
- Its high in slow burning Carbohydrates
- It is packed with fibre
- Its low in Fat esp that of the saturated kind
Tesco's Value range of porridge is currently being sold in 500g and 1kg portions retailing at 42p and 99p respectively. A little odd the larger amount works out more expensive!
In terms of portions you can easily get 12-15 servings from a 500g bag which works out at about 3.5p per serving(if made with water and no toppings added). In times when everyone is looking for a bargain this is saving which just can't be missed!
The porridge can be prepared with water or milk depending on preference adding a little sugar for those of a sweeter tooth. Topping suggestions include honey, bananas, strawberries chocolate. I personally like my porridge with a teaspoon of sugar and slightly watery.
In a blind taste test i am sure even the most hardened porridge eater would find it difficult to tell the difference between tesco value porridge and some of its more illustrious competitors.
Slight downside is the porridge comes in a plastic bag and needs to be transferred to a seal-able container to retain freshness.
Overall not only is this probably the healthiest breakfast available it is also one of the cheapest. Tesco porridge oats i doth my cap!
In the wake of one of the post war recessions, credit has never played such a important part of our lives.
In terms of finance there plenty of factors to consider when applying for credit, whether its a loan or a credit cards.
- Fixed term
- Fixed monthly repayment
- Usually cheaper in terms of APR interest especially for higher value applications(5k and above)
- Limited flexibility in repayments, esp if your financial circumstances change
- Early settlement penalties
Credit Card:
- Flexible repayment options
- Interest free offers on Purchases and Balance transfers
- Incentives such as cash back and loyalty points
- More security on purchases made esp online
- Variable interest rate
- Typical APR's interest higher than Loans
- Minimum repayments can mean the debt remains for longer
Overall in my opinion it depends what the money made available is going to be used for, the amount of finance you require which dictates which means of Credit is best for the individual. For smaller purchases, over a shorter term or refinance other card balances, then a credit card could provide a interest free option. However for lending requirements over £5K taken over a longer term then a loan will provide a cheaper alternative, whilst giving you the peace of mind that your debts will be settled over a fixed amount of time
I have been frequenting 5th avenue for nearly 5 years and have watched this club transform unfortunately somewhat for the worst over the years.
5th avenue is a nightclub in central Manchester primarily catering for students and people in their early twenties specialising in Indie music.
In terms of the club itself you can always guaranteed a full house which can be attributed to the ridiculously cheap drinks(depending on the night can be as little as 80p and usually are never more than £2.00 a double spirit and mixer). Their are a range of nights offered through the week however the music as whole is pretty consistently based with a foundation of Indie classics with a splattering of Rock, Dance and more commercial numbers thrown into the mix.
This brings me conveniently to my 1st con, over the years i have noticed especially at the weekends that the music leans more heavily on being mixed night as oppose to keeping with its indie roots. I think this can be attributed to the recession and night clubs allowing a certain chav element through the doors to keep the revenues up.
In terms of the layout the club is based on 2 floors and has been refurbished on more than one occasions. It has 3 bars which usually has capacity to handle the thirsty punters throughout the night and queueing for drink rarely takes more than 5minutes. On the ground floor there is a comfortable sized dance floor, with areas surrounding the dance floor where it is capable to bust a move. Upstairs has 2 smaller bars and seating to rest any tired feet.
As this is a club geared towards young adults it always full of energy and has quite a frenetic feel to it. Also with the vast amount of binge drinking going on it does mean that being bumped into, having your feet trod on or having drink spilt on you is almost a given. My advice don't dress in your best gear and it only becomes a mild annoyance as oppose to a full scale fashion disaster.
In terms of dress code as a whole casual is fine, in fact will as mentioned will do you more favors than than wearing anything smarter. You may have issues getting into the club if you are in a group of lads or don't have a student card. Usually anything more than 3 unaccompanied men with out student card or female company will have difficulty gaining entry through term time.
As for the staff there is huge contrast. The bar staff are generally made up of students and are friendly and approachable. Unfortunately the same can't be said about the door staff. They are very intimidating and i have witnessed them use excessive force on any trouble makers. My advice is let them have there little power trip stay out of their way and it doesn't become a issue.
I guess my biggest problem is 5th avenue just isn't as fun as it use to be. Maybe this is because of the change in music and clientele or maybe its just the fact that i have grown up...a little
I am not Petrol head, I have not owned a car in for nearly 5 years and haven't driven for over 2 years, yet Top Gear is probably one of my favorite TV shows and certainly makes the transition from the weekend to the stresses of the working week so much easier!
I was shocked to find that the show was 1st launched in 1977 and has churned out more than 500 episodes! Although I have vague memories of the run of the show through the 90's. My review is going to be focused on the shows revamp and relaunch in 2002.
Top Gear is the forerunner of motor shows. This itself doesn't do the show justice for it is also probably one of the forerunners for light entertainment on TV at the moment.
This primarily due the on screen chemistry between its 3 main presenters and a show format which makes for such compelling viewing.
The main presenter Jeremy Clarkson is a genius, despite coming across as a rude, ignorant and at times completely obnoxious buffoon there is something very like able about him and under his flippant views is a very intelligent man. He has the knack of saying what people are thinking and is not afraid to court controversy without ever taking it to far.
His co presenters Richard Hammond and James May each have distinct personalities which only adds to show. Hammond playing the cheeky little(literally) scamp and May being the epitome of a socially awkward middle age geek.
When the 3 are together on screen the contrast in styles is emphasised even more which usually leads to hilarious exchanges in views and plenty of practical jokes!
The format of the show is perfect and generally follows a main segment, usually some what unusual motoring challenge split into 2-3 parts, a legitimate review of a range of vehicles, having a special guest do a short interview before sending them round their track in a "reasonably" priced car and a round up of the weeks motoring news.
As mentioned Top gear transcends just being a show about cars into great viewing which can be appreciated by car lovers and non car lovers alike of all ages!
Dimitris is a one of a handful of Greek Taverna situated on Deansgate in Manchester City centre. It is part of a small arcade which includes a Italian restaurant and a Spanish language centre.
When entering Dimitis from Deansgate you are greeted by a cosy traditional themed bar. Once inside you can chose to dine within the bar, a small but well set up restaurant or my particular favorite within the arcade itself to get a real feel of al fresco dinning with all the comforts of roofing and external heaters!!
On my several visits to Dimitri's i have never needed to book a table however i tend to dine earlier than most in the evening and usually will be seated before 6.30.
Although containing many local dishes, the menu itself has a more Mediterranean than Greek feel to it and is split with a range of sharing tapas dishes and individual main courses. I tend to opt for the tapas as it makes for a more intimate experience as a whole. I would recommend the stifado(greek beef stew).
Where Dimitris lets itself down is pricing, although the food quality is of a high standard a typical meal for 2 and a bottle of wine can easily push the £30 per person and the tapas portions themselves could be bigger for the price tag they carry(approx £6 per dish)
The service is always quick and efficient which only adds to dinning experience.
Overall Dimitis is a excellent venue for dates or to take loved ones giving to its intimate set up but may be a bit of a wallet buster for the whole family or large groups.
Ryanair suffers from the marmite effect(it polarises opinions) In my opinion it shouldn't!
I genuinely get angry seeing stories of families of 4 moaning for getting stung by charges for their to 2 week trip to annual holiday, feeling ripped off for the extras added for card booking fees and baggage.
The facts all of ryanairs charges are on their website(although admittedly sometimes hard to find) and you are made fully aware of the final bill before the transaction is completed.
The website does include their full terms and conditions which most people tend to overlook and the costs involved for not bringing your check in documents or having to much baggage. I am not suggesting that these prices are at all fair but they are explained to customer in advance of traveling
I have used Ryanair on several occasions and find that their service is as good as any airline i have used. They seem to one of the most punctual providers on the market and the planes are clean and as comfortable as your gonna get on a budget airline.
Yes there are downsides to Ryanair. To avoid card processing fee's you must book with Visa Electron, of which only approximately 8% of the British Public use. The airport's used can be over 100KM from the intended destination. The internal baggage allowance only allows for the 2-3 days worth of clothing.
Ultimately without Ryanair and Budget airlines in general so many people would not be able to visit mainland Europe, experience a different culture and have a holiday which does not include someone in a Redcoat!
I think part of the reason i like Ryanairs and have no remorse for its dissatisfied customer is the fact that its about the only service which benefits my demographic Young, Single, Male, Employed over the traditional 2.4 children household.
You can have your Tax Credits, Child benefit, Child Trust funds, EMA's whilst i have my cheap holidays around Europe!
Just for anyone who is interested in the definition of the word Review the thefreedictionary.com provides this:
1. To look over, study, or examine again.
2. To consider retrospectively; look back on.
3. To examine with an eye to criticism or correction: reviewed the research findings.
4. To write or give a critical report on (a new work or performance, for example).
5. Law To reexamine (an action or determination) judicially, especially in a higher court, in order to correct possible errors.
6. To subject to a formal inspection, especially a military inspection.
1. To go over or restudy material: reviewing for a final exam.
2. To write critical reviews, especially for a newspaper or magazine.
1. A reexamination or reconsideration.
2. A retrospective view or survey.
a. A restudying of subject matter.
b. An exercise for use in restudying material.
4. An inspection or examination for the purpose of evaluation.
a. A report or essay giving a critical estimate of a work or performance.
b. A periodical devoted to articles and essays on current affairs, literature, or art.
a. A formal military inspection.
b. A formal military ceremony held in honor of a person or occasion.
7. Law A judicial reexamination, especially by a higher court, of an action or determination.
8. A musical show consisting of often satirical skits, songs, and dances; a revue."
But what makes a Good review? Surely this is a very subjective issue.
As for my writing style when it comes to reviewing on Dooyoo usually follows a simple structure:
- What the product is
- What influenced me to purchase/use/subscribe to the product
- The pros of the product in my opinion
- The cons of the product in my opinion
- A short summary on the product
In terms of grammar i will be the first to admit my writing style isn't up there with some of the crowned reviews and the occasional typo does find its way into my reviews.
In general I like to keep my paragraphs short, concise and to the point.
If i can provide any tips into making the most out of the product's features i do my best to illustrate them.
So as for what i dislike in a review is the complete opposite or written by another user i have no common ground on.
My biggest gripe is the British public's need to find fault with everything or have to expect the world when spending on budget models (ryanair reviews are great for this)
SO far the majority of reviews on this website i would say are good and some as good as any specialist critic!
Ask any knowledgeably football fans to review Wigan athletic in a few words and you will generally get the following responses; like able, honest, hard working, underdogs, They are adopted by many fans as a 2nd club for those endearing reasons although they do suffer from the marmite effect as it does upset certain fan bases of more prestigious clubs who have fallen on hard times, that a team with very little history and a even smaller fan base have had so much success.
For me the attitude on and off the pitch is what I love about the club and can really identify with. I have been a fan since i moved to area in 2002 and have watched them go from success to success with more than a little help from "Uncle" Dave Whealen's back pocket. Finally they have established themselves in the Premier League of English football(this could be a case of famous last words come may if they get relegated)
The Pro for anyone considering supporting Wigan:
- They play top flight football
- You can always get a seat(also a negative more on that later)
- They are the cheapest club in the Premier league to support in terms of ticket price. Tickets on average range from £20-£27 for adults, although its worth mentioning they have recently ran a special offer of 3 games for £30! For comparison sake My friend paid £54 to see Manchester United v CSKA Moscow earlier this month.
- The stadium is modern, easy to find and access with a good standard of facilities
- The fans although few in numbers are loyal and as result you really feel part of the club.
- They work very hard in the community offering free tickets to schools and junior football teams in the are
- The team has a array of prospective talent from around the globe
The Cons
- The atmosphere on match day can be lacking at times as they are the worst supported club in the top flight of football. The average attendance is less than some clubs playing 2 leagues below them.
- The squad is not full of well known players or England internationals
- They don't get the same amount of TV/media coverage as most of the other teams within the league
- A lot of their best players often get transferred out to more established clubs. Which although the revenue and profit margin generated from such moves is great often leave the fans frustrated.
Overall for the neutral or anyone looking to follow a Football team in England. Wigan welcome you with open arms. Come on you Latics!
*update this review has come back to haunt me as Wigan Athletic have suffered their heaviest defeat in their short history a 9-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspurs this weekend 23/11*
About 6 years ago a company called myspace decided to create the idea social networking online for the masses. A model based round user benefit free to connect with new and old friends, coworkers and random people from Iceland to Mozambique.
As we approach the end of the decade there is only one name people (except the occasionally tweet) think of with social networking and that is Facebook.
Facebook origins lie in the US and was originally launched in 2004. It has since become the most used social networking website available. Its dramatic rise has been contributed to is ease of use as oppose to myspace's vast options to customise one's page.
As for usage anyone is free to set up a account with facebook(unless you reside in China, Iran, Syria and several other countries) upon access to your account your are free to customise your personal details, upload photo your own photos or tag other users photos, search for friends and let the world know what your doing through status updates.
Fundamentally the rise of social networking in particularly facebook has been both the best and worst invention of this fledgling millennium!
Its is undoubtedly a great way to keep in touch with friends, pass messages on about events reconnect with old school chums but it comes with a price and that price is privacy!
In a world where we are sacrificing any form of privacy at a rate of knots(think CCTV and the possibility of identity cards) facebook only fuels this fire. It seems now that i can know what my friend did last night by viewing their photos and know what they are eating breakfast the following morning by a status system so abused that even the most trivial details will get publicised!
There are plenty of apps(again most of them pointless for even the most prolific procrastinator) and at times the whole thing feels like a popularity contest.
That its brilliance and sheer addictiveness comes from the fact it feeds our curiosity(essentially we are bunch on nosey beggars) but this again comes with its drawbacks that to extent we a peering into other peoples lives maybe further than is good to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships.
Overall i am undecided on Facebook but i know it is here for the long run or we install cameras in every room of every buildings with they way things are going should only be a matter of a few years time...MYLIFE anyone?
This the first time i have reviewed something i absolutely despise!!
I am completely shocked to find under the description for most haunted as "Living TV's most popular show" just as i am gathering my composure i am hit with the bombshell that this has been commissioned for 13 series and a total of 161 episodes of dross. Come on how many haunted locations are there in the UK!! Where next a barn where there was a lonely cow but he cheered up before passing away
The shows basic setup is Yvette Fielding and her cronies(mostly so called mediums/psychics and her crew) visit apparently haunted locations within the UK turn the lights off, feign fear badly whilst one of the mediums spout incorrect nonsense apparently under the guise of being possessed.
For the viewer this is complete train wreck TV not only is it a visual disaster as everything is conveniently in night vision with the supposed intent of toning up the fear factor. Also its almost cringe worthy to see grown adults act like morons for 45minutes.
Despite this my poor mum, who is of sound mind and intellect is glued to this rubbish and this leaves me feeling more uneasy than the show itself!


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PPP's newest Missouri poll finds that Claire McCaskill's approval numbers have hit their lowest mark since Democrats' disastrous summer of 2010, and that she no longer leads any of her potential Republican opponents for reelection.
Only 42% of voters approve of the job McCaskill is doing to 49% who disapprove. She has particularly poor numbers with independents at 36/53. Crossover support from Republicans is pretty much nonexistent (8% approval) and she's having a little bit of trouble with Democrats as 16% give her poor marks. McCaskill's numbers have gradually declined since last March when PPP found her on narrowly positive ground at 46/45.


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Spreading depression (aka cortical spreading depression is a wave of hyperactivity followed by a wave of inhibition, usually in the visual cortex.[1]
The term is used by neuroscientists to represent at least one of the following cortical processes:
- The spreading of a self-propagating wave of cellular depolarization in the cerebral cortex.
- The spreadin g of a wave of ischemia passing through an area of cortex.
- The spreading of a wave of vasoconstriction following vasodilation of contiguous cortical arterioles.[2]
The scintillating scotoma of migraine in humans may be related to the neurophysiologic phenomenon termed the spreading depression of Leão.[3]
The spreading depression wave progresses across the cortex at approximately 3.6 mm/minute.[4]
See alsoEdit
- "Cortical spreading depression causes and coincides with tissue hypoxia", Nat Neurosci. 29 April 2007, Takano T, Tian GF, Peng W, Lou N, Lovatt D, Hansen AJ, Kasischke KA, Nedergaard M., Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York.
- "A delayed class of BOLD waveforms associated with spreading depression in the feline cerebral cortex can be detected and characterised using independent component analysis (ICA)", Magn Reson Imaging. 21 November 2003, Netsiri C, Bradley DP, Takeda T, Smith MI, Papadakis N, Hall LD, Parsons AA, James MF, Huang CL., Physiological Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
- ↑ Dodick DW & Gargus JJ (August 2008). "Why migraines strike". Scientific American.
- ↑ Hadjikhani N et al (2001). "Mechanisms of migraine aura revealed by functional MRI in human visual cortex". PNAS 98, 4687-4692.
- ↑ Leão AAP (1944). "Spreading depression of activity in the cerebral cortex". J Neurophysiol 7, 359-390.
- ↑ Porooshani H, Porooshani GH, Gannon L, & Kyle GM (2004). "Speed of progression of migrainous visual aura measured by sequential field assessment". Neuro-Ophthalmology 28(2), 101-105.
Further readingEdit
- MeSH Spreading+Cortical+Depression
- includeonly>Dodick, David W., J. Jay Gargus. "Why Migraines Strike", Scientific American, Scientific American Inc., pp. 56–63. ISSN 0036 8733. Retrieved on 2008-08-16.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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It is possible that the main title of the report Spinal Muscular Atrophy is not the name you expected.
General Discussion
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of inherited disorders characterized by a loss of certain nerve cells in the spinal cord called motor neurons or anterior horn cells. Motor neurons receive the nerve impulses transmitted from the brain to the spinal cord (brainstem) and, in turn, transmit the impulses to the muscle via the peripheral nerves. The loss of motor neurons leads to progressive muscle weakness and muscle wasting (atrophy) in muscles closest to the trunk of the body (proximal muscles) such as the shoulders, hips and back. These muscles are necessary for crawling, walking, sitting up and head control. The more severe types of SMA can affect muscles involved in feeding, swallowing and breathing.
SMA is divided into subtypes based on age of onset and maximum function achieved. SMA types 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 are inherited as autosomal recessive genetic disorders and are associated with abnormalities (mutations) in the SMN1 and SMA2 genes which are located on chromosome 5.
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I am a five year breast cancer survivor. My tumor was nonestrogen and nonprogesterone receptive. My eye doctor had recommended flaxseed oil for dryness in my eyes. When I first checked on it I found no articles saying that it was contraindicated after cancer treatment. Can you find an answer for me? It was recommended that I switch from it to Evening Primrose. I would also like to know if you have any information on this oil. Thank you.
Flaxseed Oil is a wonderful source of Omega 3 Fatty acids. Its benefits are similar to fish oil. Omega 3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering essential fatty acids. Our body cannot make them ourselves, so we must get them from dietary sources. Flaxseed and fish are not contraindicated in cancer, and because they are anti-inflammatory/anti-oxidant, may prove beneficial in cancer prevention and helpful in treatment. Fish oil has been shown to help reduce recurrent cardiovascular disease, and to decrease symptoms of autoimmune diseases like Lupus and Rheumatoid arthritis.
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Arrangements to have an estimated 800,000 pounds of matzohs needed by the displaced Jews in the American zone baked in Germany in preparation for the coming Passover holidays are proceeding smoothly with Army cooperation, the Joint Distribution Committee revealed here today.
Under present plans the Army will provide the J.D.C. with the necessary amount of flour which the J.D.C. will exchange with the Germans for wheat. The wheat will then be converted into holiday flour by the Jews. Five pounds of matzohs per person will be distributed to all Jews in Germany.


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No decision has been made yet. But studio sources say it "looks likely" that Sony Pictures, which had scheduled its hunt-for-bin Laden film for release October 12th, is moving it to later in 2012 or into 2013. That puts it after the 2012 election and ensures that the film won't become a so-called "October surprise" and boost President Obama's re-election chances by reminding voters that his administration caught and killed the al-Qaeda leader. Doubtful this will quiet all the partisan political talk in Washington and Hollywood about the Mark Boal-Kathryn Bigelow film.
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Please start this movie with the clip of Baby Bush saying "I don't know where he is… I don't think about it, I don't care!"
Release dates' influence on the election is a moot point. The President didn't get a bounce in the polls from the killing of Bin Laden. How will a movie version affect anything? Except maybe an increase in applications for the Seals.
From the article: "Fifty-six percent of Americans now say they approve of Obama's performance in office overall, according to the poll — nine percentage points higher than an ABC News/Washington Post poll found last month, and the highest rating for Obama since 2009."
yes, a spike in recruitment for sure…although most team guys outwardly detest the release – we all anxiously await and will flock to the theaters as silently as we do operationally – its what we do….and, one thing most of us agree is that the story will (and must) be told – Mark/Kathryn will do it up right.
"Reminding voters that Obama's administration killed Bin Laden"… quite a feat seeing as he died of natural causes in December 2001!
It should make a great action packed, suspense filled movie alright. Winning the war on terrorism with full flag-waving support and co-operation from the military.
All the fake Bin Laden videos… keeping him politically "alive" as the boogey man for this whole massive cruel charade that is force-fed to the unsuspecting and trusting masses.
And everyone thinks HOLLYWOOD is the dream factory!
If you believe this, you are living in a weird little conspiracy dreamland. Personally, I think you don't believe it at all.
"…boost President Obama's re-election chances by reminding voters his administration caught and killed the Al-Qaeda leader."
Typical liberal spin. Had not Bush's interrogation policy been in place, which Obama opposed and never would have allowed, the intelligence that enabled the capture never would have materialized.
You Hollywood Marxists surely are good for laughs.
They got the information from a source that wasn't interrogated, you moron.
The people and studios in Hollywood make a lot of money for themselves. Pretty sure you don't know what a Marxist is…
Ferdinand Verbiest invented the car. Henry Ford took that invention and did something useful to all of us. Understand the analogy?
"…by reminding voters that his administration caught and killed the al-Qaeda leader."
Sorry, I must have missed it when it was reported Obama and his advisers were on the helicopters and led the assault on OBL's compound.


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The complex colourful world of painter Béatrice Dreux moves 'in an intensely private space'. So private that her work seems to represent dreams more than spaces. A closer look at the colours seems to warn of lurking dangers.
According to her publisher her paintings deal with much more, the press release states: '[the work] … is influenced by the artist's biography and beyond the poetry of the works, simultaneously negotiates political and social themes: Palestine, Algeria, heaven, mothers and ultimately the cosmos'.
Even though the paintings are figurative, the works don't wish to tell a story but rather to slowly examine major themes – from image to image, over and over again.
The extensive visual work is accompanied by numerous texts written by art historians and curators and by an interview with her father about his time as a soldier in the Algerian War.
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1993 Hochschule für angewandte Kunst Vienna
1994 Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Vienna
1999 Schindler Scholarship, Los Angeles
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National Gallery, Kairo, Secession, Wien, Museum der
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lives and works in Vienna
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Format 23 x 29 cm, 176 pages
109 colour and 58 b&w illustrations
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The automakers that satisfy consumers best
The American Consumer Satisfaction Index reported that although pent-up demand is pushing strong auto sales Detroit's Big Three—GM, Chrysler and Ford—are losing ground to imports.
Of the eight nameplates with satisfaction levels above the industry average, only two are domestic (Cadillac and GMC), and the three bottom entries are all domestic (Jeep, Dodge and Chevrolet). Overall in 2013 consumers rated their satisfaction with newly purchased vehicles down 1.2 percent compared with a year ago, with the most sizable downturns at Chevrolet and Buick.
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JUST a few years ago, Joey Gibbs cheered on the Central Coast Mariners from the stands at Bluetongue Stadium. Now, the Western Sydney Wanderers striker is hoping to sink his home-town club's premiership hopes in Saturday night's top-of-the table clash.
The Gosford native was a regular attendee at Mariners home games throughout the early years of the A-League and always held hopes he would one day play on that pitch. He may not have envisaged playing against Central Coast but is excited by the prospect of propelling the Wanderers to top spot in their first season.
''I watched them regularly, yeah.'' Gibb said. ''I went to quite a few Mariners games because it's just five minutes down the road from where I grew up and I used to go there on Saturday and Sundays with my mates. It will be fun playing in Bluetongue and playing against them. It will be interesting playing against a team which a lot of my mates support in a way and I actually grew up watching them.''
The 20-year-old striker appeared set to wear the blue and yellow of the Mariners this season but a late approach from the Wanderers derailed Central Coast's bid. He was offered a youth contract by the Mariners and was close to signing with them before the Wanderers submitted a late full-time contract offer to fulfil their quota of under-21 players.
''First, I was quite grateful for the Mariners to offer me that, I thought it would have been a good move in itself, then I was offered a first grade contract with Western Sydney,'' Gibbs said. ''I'm happy with the decision I chose. I don't think things could've gotten much better with Western Sydney.''
The nimble striker has worked his way into the starting 11 of coach Tony Popovic's side and has scored two goals in his 12 appearances this year. Despite his efforts, Gibbs has not yet been assured of a starting place for Saturday night's blockbuster. But the spectacle will not be lost on him should he watch from the stands just as he did all those years ago.
''If I get a spot in the first team this weekend, then great, but if not, I'll be watching from the stands and enjoying the atmosphere,'' he said.