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Posted by: newsla on Jun 28, 2014 - 02:59 PM
2014 Kentucky: NTS Motorsports NASCAR Truck Race Recap
With two runs under his belt in 2014 with NTS Motorsports in the No.9 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Chase Pistone looked to make his first ever start on a mile and a half racetrack at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky. All on track activity for the UNOH 225 was rolled into a one-day show, with an early start for teams and drivers. After gaining momentum with a lot of speed and a top ten finish at Gateway Motorsports Park two weeks earlier, Pistone and No.9 crew chief Ryan McKinney looked forward to another strong showing on the banks of the Ohio River. As first practice got underway on Thursday morning, the No.9 crew were dealt a tough hand and had to roll up their sleeves and get to work.
Chase Pistone fired up his Chevrolet Silverado to prepare for his first laps on the relatively new and glamorous facility in northern Kentucky. While working his way up to full song on the backstretch, Pistone radioed to his crew "Guys something is wrong, I'm going to have to bring it to you.". As the team rushed to the end of pit road in order to push their truck back to the garage area, McKinney kept his team focused and was thankful the problem was discovered so early, "We'll get it fixed guys, better it happened now than later". Working at a blistering pace, the crew had just over an hour to remove the motor and replace it with a backup before the start of the final practice session.
With no time to spare, McKinney and the rest of the No.9 team tightened the final bolts under the hood and Chase Pistone fired up a new motor and roared back on track. After his first 5 laps on the mile and a half bumpy surface, Pistone was just a bit free and sliding the nose through turns three and four. With multiple rounds of adjustments and after getting some input after first practice from teammates in the No.20 NTS Motorsports Qore-24 camp, McKinney made the most of the limited practice time. After electing not to make a mock qualifying run in order to get the most information about race setup, Pistone posted a lap of 31.480 which was seventeenth on the board and was one of the top teams who did not run qualifying trim.
With partly cloudy skies filling the Kentucky horizon, McKinney, Pistone, and spotter Tim Fedewa looked to exploit the cooler temperatures when the sun was hidden from the track for their real qualifying effort. The blueprint was followed perfectly and proved to be the preferable plan as Pistone laid down a time of 31.30 that held inside the top ten and advanced the No.9 team to the second round to fight to be one of the fastest twelve. With each and every round of Knockout Qualifying proving to be a chess match of strategy and timing, drivers sat at the end of pit road waiting for the last possible moment to get on track. With just under a minute remaining in the final ten minute session, Chase hit the track and made it back to the line in 31.258 seconds for a nineteenth starting spot in the 150 lap event.
With the sun still fading behind the Kentucky mountains, Pistone accepted his award on stage for being the Sunoco Rookie of the Race at Gateway Motorsports Park during driver introductions and then strapped in to go to work. McKinney knew that he and his team had their work cut out for them, but was confident in his driver's ability to make his way to the front. As the green was displayed to start the race Pistone began his march through the field after starting on the inside of row ten.
After only three laps on track, caution was displayed for the first time while Chase had picked his way through to seventeenth and told his crew chief, "It feels really good, the truck is a little loose going into turn three, but I know that it will get better the longer we go." Holding his own and making it into the top fifteen after just fifty laps, the No.9 came to the assistance of his crew under green for four tires, Sunoco racing fuel, and a few minor adjustments to help Pistone get through the turns. After a quick stop, Pistone roared back to the track but unfortunately would have to come in and serve a stop-and-go penalty, after equipment was taken outside of the pit box. When the caution was displayed on lap sixty, Pistone was caught multiple laps down but still had speed in the truck looking for some help to get back on the same circuit as the leaders. Leading the lap he was running and talking with McKinney about the best pit strategy to be able to race the leaders for position, a feeling from earlier in the day returned to the No.9 gas pedal.
After fighting through multiple obstacles throughout the day and persevering to find speed with limited practice time, the engine let go and Pistone was pushed behind the wall. On lap 86 the No.9 was retired from the event and came home 28th. Looking to bounce back from a tough day in Kentucky the No.9 NTS Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado team, with Chase Pistone at the wheel, will travel to Iowa Speedway for The American Ethanol 200, after a week off, on July 11th, 2014.
Chase Pistone's Post-Race Thoughts:
"It was a tough day in Kentucky for the No.9 NTS Motorsports guys. With the motor issue during first practice it was a big setback for the whole team. Being my first time at Kentucky, the laps we missed on track would have made us a lot better. Before we had issues in the race we showed a lot of speed. I can't say enough about how proud I am of the hard work that Ryan (McKinney) and the team put in during what was a very long day. We will bounce back and I look forward to getting back behind the wheel at Iowa Speedway in a couple of weeks."
Ryan McKinney's Post-Race Thoughts:
"Racing is one of those things where you do your best to prepare for everything you can going into an event but there are sometimes things that happen that you just can't control. We did not get the finish we deserved, yet I could not be more proud of the No.9 NTS Motorsports team. We worked through the Kentucky heat and made an engine change during first practice in time to be ready for the final session and really made a lot of progress and found speed. Chase (Pistone) did such a great job and acclimated to the track quickly. Had it not been for the mechanical issues we suffered during the race I know the team and our driver could have made our way to the front. Going into Iowa, I have a lot of anticipation because I know how well this team can bounce back from a tough showing."
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Martin Lafferty was preparing to fly to Cologne from Liverpool John Lennon Airport with 18 other players when the incident occurred on 6 August.
The 27-year-old from Stretford admitted being drunk on the plane and within the airport precinct at an earlier hearing.
Liverpool magistrates heard Lafferty was "guilty by association".
Richard Silver defending told the court that Lafferty's arrest followed an incident on the aircraft in which members of the stag party were "singing the theme from
Dambusters when there were Germans on board the plane".
The stag party, who apparently smelt of alcohol, were then thrown off the Easyjet flight.
Mr Silver claimed his client was not involved in the incident.
"My client has found the whole experience deeply embarrassing, he is ashamed of himself and he has certainly learnt his lesson," he said.
Lafferty, a self-employed landscape gardener, had drunk a moderate amount but was arrested and charged after swearing at a police officer who was attempting to remove him from the plane, the court was told.
District judge Richard Clancy told Lafferty he was "very lucky" to have escaped a custodial sentence.
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He said: "You had to be removed from an aircraft and you must accept that is not a normal thing to happen.
"You should realise that what you were charged with could have resulted in you going to prison."
Mr Lafferty was fined £1,100 and ordered to pay £65 costs.
The Dambusters are remembered for their attacks on German dams during World War II as part of the Allied bombing campaign.
A film chronicling their adventure was made in 1954. The theme song has since been adopted by football fans and is now deemed to be anti-German.

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April 1st, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami alert for Costa Rica after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Chile this evening, shortly before 6pm Central America time (GMT -6).
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is indicating that a tsunami was indeed generated, and that possible tsunami waves could strike Matapalo, Quepos, and other areas of Costa Rica's Pacific coast, as well as San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua.
The "watch" alert, which is less imminent than a "warning," indicates that tsunami waves could reach Costa Rica between 10:40pm and 1:40am local time (GMT -6, or U.S. Mountain Time).
The head of the National Emergency Commission, Walter Fonseca, said there are currently no evacuation orders for any of Costa Rica's coastal communities, and that more information would be available around 9:30pm local time as any potential tsunami were to arrive closer to the country.
Editor's Note: All tsunami alerts for Central America have been canceled. Please see our follow-up story (April 2nd).
ALSO: A subsequent earthquake struck near Costa Rica's southern border on the morning of April 2nd, and was felt through several areas of Costa Rica.


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Jim Jones Revamps Daft Punk's "Get Lucky"
Is it more about getting lucky or getting money? Jim Jones thinks it's about the money. For his latest revamp series, Capo puts his own rap twist on summer's infectious Daft Punk single "Get Lucky" featuring Pharrell.
"Go get that pot and get spun/ Cut up dat shit 'til it's done/ You up all night to have fun/ We're up all night to get money," goes the hood-friendly chorus on Jones' version. The "Get Money" refrain continues: "Less game if I loose funds / Go home, come back with my guns/ You up all night to have fun/ We're up all night to get money."
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Hi everyone, we had a great time on Liberty. I want to thank all of you for your posts. Being a first time cruiser your posts made me aware of what to expect on the trip. My wife was surprised how prepared we were for an enjoyable trip. The only thing that caught me off gaurd was the humidity in Miami. I used 4 shirts in 2 days so I bought a couple extra in Miami & St Martin to offset that. The locals in Labadee were far more agressive than I had suspected. It made us feel very uncomfortable and we got out of the fle market area as fast as we could. Also the Miami airport resembles a zoo. The lines were endless. But all in all a great 25th anniversary trip.
Welcome back LesPaul!
Glad you had a great time on the Liberty and a great 25th anniversary cruise! If you are not used to humidity it can be quite a surprise. How was the food and entertainment? Thanks for your report.
The food was great. Steak was available everynight. Lobster one night, Prime Rib twice. Our waiter was absolutely outstanding. We really enjoyed the shows and live bands. Not a bad experience to be had on this trip.
Maybe it a new RCCL trend. On my last cruise in February I was impressed with the food, but I thought it was because the Independence was a new ship. I guess I'll find out in October.
We just got off the legend of the seas on a 12 night med. cruise. the food was great. we ate at the windjammer every night. i was really impressed.
Did you stop in Dubrovnik?
Welcome back LesPaul http://bestsmileys.com/waving/7.gif Sounds like your anniversary cruise was an overall success. In my opinion, the humidity in south Florida is much worse than in the islands. They built so many high rises up along the coast that they block all the trade winds, at least in the islands you get some breeze off of the ocean. I was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, and know that humidity all too well. It used to be you'd get out of a shower and dry off only to be wet again before you put on your clothes http://cruise-chat.com/groupee_commo...on_biggrin.gif
Sure hope this cruise has turned you into an addict like the rest of us. Can't wait to see what you'll choose for your next one!
Food wise: It takes very little to impress me. I am thrilled with fresh hot food that I did not have to cook myself. I would never dream of complaining about any fare I have eaten on any ship I have been on. However, the food in March of 09 on the AOS was my least favorite. It is the first time I ever felt a meat was "dry" or a vegetable "mushy". I also lament the loss of the pasta bar--although its replacement with salad was delicious--I do miss the pasta and toppings.
Sorry to hear that; we were on Adventure in April of this year and we found the food very acceptable, smaller portions (2nds avail)just a little off from other cruises with presentations.
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WBA bantamweight champion Koki Kameda will be out to prove he can still pack a punch when he takes on South Korean challenger Song Jung-oh in a world title bout on Nov. 19 in Jeju, South Korea.
Koki, the eldest of the three Kameda brothers, is 31-1, including 17 KOs, but has failed to knock out his opponent in his last four bouts — something his critics point to as a cause for concern.
"I want to return to Japan having fought in a fight with a lasting impact," Kameda said on Tuesday at a sparring session ahead of his eighth title defense in the 53.5-kg weight class.


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Published 4:00 am, Sunday, December 14, 1997
TURIN, Italy - Giovanni Alberto Agnelli, the dashing 33-year-old heir-apparent to the Fiat empire, died Saturday after a dignified, silent battle with intestinal cancer.
Mr. Agnelli - known as "Giovannino," or Little Giovanni, a nickname he never liked - was president of the Piaggio motor scooter company. A nephew of Fiat honorary chairman Giovanni Agnelli, the young industrialist had undergone treatment in New York earlier this year before returning to Italy.
Fiat spokesman Ludovico Passerin D'Entreves said he died at home in Turin, headquarters of the Fiat empire. The $50billion, family-controlled conglomerate is Italy's largest private employer, accounting for 5 percent to 7 percent of the gross national product. It sells everything from cars to insurance to newspapers.
Mr. Agnelli began at Fiat by working on a production line at the age of 18 under an assumed name to learn the nuts and bolts of the trade.
He was being groomed to take over as head of the firm before the discovery in April that he was suffering from a rare form of cancer. He had been expected to take over next year, when Chairman Cesare Romiti is due to step down.
The move would have put the family firm in the hands of an Agnelli again in time for its centenary in 1999. Now Mr. Agnelli's death opens up the question of the succession to lead the huge industrial concern into the 21st century.
He joined Piaggio, which had been in his mother's family, in 1987 and within seven years was chairman and chief executive of Piaggio Veicoli Europei SpA. He turned the company around, building it into the leader in the European scooter sector and the fourth worldwide behind Japanese giants Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha.
Handsome, athletic, U.S.-educated, Mr. Agnelli was considered one of the world's most eligible bachelors before his marriage in 1996.
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LONDON — GlaxoSmithKline and Genmab A/S announced last week that the Food and Drug Administration has approved a supplemental biologic license application for the use of Arzerra (ofatumumab) in combination with chlorambucil for the treatment of previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia for whom fludarabine-based therapy is considered inappropriate.
The FDA approval of the first-line indication is based on results from a Phase III study (Complement 1), which demonstrated statistically significant improvement in median progression-free survival in patients who received the combination of ofatumumab and chlorambucil compared to patients who received chlorambucil alone.
"CLL is the most common form of leukemia amongst adults in Western countries, many of whom are elderly with multiple health issues," said Paolo Paoletti, president of Oncology, GSK. "Today's approval by the FDA for the use of Arzerra in the first-line setting means that appropriate patients with CLL have a new treatment option."
"We are pleased that Arzerra has been shown to provide clinical benefit and will now be available in the first-line setting. Arzerra, the first approved therapeutic created by Genmab and developed in collaboration with GSK, is the only therapeutic CD20 antibody approved in combination with chlorambucil for first-line CLL and as a monotherapy for CLL refractory to fludarabine and alemtuzumab," said Jan van de Winkel, CEO Genmab.


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Saturday, May 14, 6:30–10:30 PM
Freer Gallery of Art
A Tribute to Japanese Art and Fashion
The Freer and Sackler Galleries present the first Asia After Dark of 2011 with a deep awareness of the tragic events that have unfolded in Japan and offer fervent wishes for the safety, recovery, and well-being of our Japanese friends.
Join us for an evening of tribute to the magnificent art and fashion of Japan. View Japanese art in the galleries, then create and send messages of hope to friends and family in Japan. Enjoy dance beats by the legendary DJ Steve Aoki and DJ Cassidy Karakorn, as well as sake cocktails and sushi bites. Interact with models wearing Harajuku fashions. Contribute wishes of well-being to a group poetry project and watch as it transforms throughout the night.
Asia After Dark will host a give-by-text rally to benefit Japanese earthquake victims.
Suggested attire: Harajuku fashions or kimonos
Must be 21 years old with a valid photo ID to attend.
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Thuraya 2 launches into orbit today
Thuraya's second satellite, the Thuraya 2, will be deployed into geosynchronous transfer orbit today by Sea Launch, which also successfully launched Thuraya's first satellite in October 2000.
The Thuraya 2 will serve as a back up for the Thuraya 1 satellite, which currently provides satellite telephony services to over 100 countries in the Middle East, Europe, North and Central Africa, and South and Central Asia. The second satellite is to act as a back up for network service, and a third satellite is under development in preparation for future use, as needed.
The Thuraya 2 is a Boeing GEO-Mobile model satellite, which in addition to the first satellite, was built by Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS) of El Segundo, California. BSS also designed and built the ground system and supplied handsets for the Thuraya network.
The Thuraya 2, on board the Zenit-3SL rocket, will lift off from the Odyssey Launch Platform positioned on the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The 44-minute launch window will open at 5:56 pm United Arab Emirates (UAE) time and broadcast is likely to be carried on some TV stations today.
The Sea Launch team will place Thuraya-2 into orbit, with the spacecraft separating from the upper stage at 2,234 kilometers above the Pacific Ocean. Launching from its equatorial launch site at 154 degrees West Longitude, Sea Launch will insert the spacecraft directly into the required 6.3-degree inclined orbit, an optimal orbital location for the Thuraya system.
After its launch, Thuraya 2 will be positioned at an orbital slot at 44 degrees East longitude. The Thuraya 2 satellite's technology includes a powerful digital signal processor with a capacity of trillions of operations per second, and a more than 40-foot-wide aperture antenna that allows handling of nearly 14,000 calls simultaneously.
A 72-hour countdown is already in progress. It began after the Odyssey Launch Platform and the Sea Launch Commander arrived at the launch site on the Equator at 154 West Longitude in preparation for the launch.
The two Sea Launch vessels traveled from Sea Launch Home Port, in the Port of Long Beach, to the launch site on the Equator. The 200-foot Zenit-3SL rocket will lift the 5,177 kilogram satellite to geosynchronous transfer orbit with a liftoff thrust of 1.6 million lbs.
Designed for a 12-15 year lifespan, the satellite will be positioned 35,786 kilometers above the Earth, at 44 degrees East Longitude and inclined at 6.3 degrees. — (menareport.com)
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The new Robert H. and Blythe Bickel Edwards Center of Art and Dance marks the beginning of a second century of fine arts in Bowdoin's curriculum. The College first included formal courses in art and music during the 1912-1913 academic year.
Sight & Sound, a new exhibition in the Bowdoin College Library, celebrates this "turn-of-the-century" by taking a look back at how art and music have enriched the learning and cultural life of the College from its beginnings. Read more about Sight and Sound and read Dean Cristle Collins Judd's "Brief History of the Arts at Bowdoin."


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Naughton Padgett wanted to be remembered at the place he enjoyed so much: the softball field.
On Saturday, his family, friends and teammates from the Speed Limit 55 softball team gathered at the softball field at Diamond Lakes Regional Park for his memorial service.
"This is what he wanted. One of his loves was softball and this team," said Terry Leiden, the team's coach. "He played with us for many years, and he was always a great person to have around."
Mr. Padgett, also known as N.A., died June 2 at the age of 80.
What he will be most remembered for is standing on his head before games, Mr. Leiden said.
"If you saw someone standing on their head before the game, you knew it was N.A. He would be in the outfield on his head with a glove hanging from his foot," he said. "Even when he was 77 years old, he was able to do that with no problem. He was an amazingly strong man with a great sense of humor."
Mr. Padgett's sense of humor made the game fun for the team, whose members are 55 and older, said teammate Bill Patterson.
"He loved to cut up. He kept those games interesting," he said. "When you get to our age, you can't take softball too seriously. Cutting up was his way of reminding us that we play the game to have fun in addition to winning."
During the memorial service, red roses were placed in a glove at home plate, and those who attended signed a softball rather than a guest book.
Robert Lane, another teammate, had played softball with Mr. Padgett since they were children.
"We've played together for years. As children, we played together at different parks in Augusta," he said. "Then when we got older, we joined (Speed Limit 55) and played together again. He was a great guy. He was always there to play ball, and I'm going to miss that."
In addition, Mr. Padgett was active outside of softball.
He had served as a Navy SEAL, was a representative for Mothers Against Drunk Driving for 22 years and served as a poll manager for elections for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Katie Padgett; sons Randy, Robert and Ronald; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Leiden said that he looks forward to playing softball again with Mr. Padgett.
"I know one day, at another time in another place, we will play ball again," he said. "Until then, he will be greatly missed."
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I bought this DAB radio over other DAB radios mainly because of its retro styling. Whenever I look at it, it reminds me of the radios you see in movies of the command tower for airports or in battleships when the users are calling for help or giving a warning. I see this resemblance due to the angles nature of the radio on the stand as well as the two dials on the front along with the small LCD display.
As I have said, the interface on this radio is a dual-dial and single LCD display. This combinations allows for easy selection of radio station along with interactive information regarding the radio station on the display such as name and genre along with fast volume control. The fact that there is generally just two dials to mess with to set up the radio makes it ideal fro those not too tech-savvy and need a radio that is very easy to operate.
The telescopic antenna give a wide range of different positions to pick up a good signal whilst still keeping the radio itself in the position you most prefer. Generally, because of this flexibility, it is easy to find a good quality signal but it isn't good enough to ensure a good signal at all time as in some situations is it inevitable that you will have to move the whole radio to a better position to pick up a station.
The sound quality of the radio is fair. I have definitely heard better and it may not be too pleasing to people who really want radio at the highest possible quality but for people who merely want to listen to some music or they want some background noise, this will suffice perfectly fine. Saying that, the speakers do not particularly go very loud so in a more noisy situation it would struggle to complete and would actually only become background noise.
This is the first DAB Digital radio that I bought and has a nice almost retro look to it that means it doesn't stand out too much like some modern radios do as being too futuristic or space-age. It is easy to use, simple to program and has a glowing neon screen that makes it easy to see even in the dark!
It is not the lightest of radios and a little bulky but it does have a stand which can be used for carrying! The telecopic ariel folds down on the top when not in use so there is little chance of it getting damaged and it has a range of options which means you can change what it is being displayed onscreen.
The default setting is day/ date/ time but this can easily be changed with little fuss. I am not amongst the most technologically minded (I even needed help setting up my XBOX LIVE recently which is suposed to be idiot-proof simple) but even for a technophobe, I found this easy to use first time! The range of stations you can pick up depends on your area but when you turn it on you get a few preset already. Others are easy to find with less of the fuss of analogue rafios. Overall this is a good litle buy and casn be bought for a little under £100 though prices will vary!
the radio is a bit of a classic looking with the dials althought the green LED is perfect for seing in the dark the radios sound is a little tin like the bass isnt up to much but i guess what can you expect for an item of this price its a little on the heavy side but on the plus side it does have a line out for your surround sound or high end hifi .


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Ghajnsielem Vacation Packages
Many of Malta's most popular attractions can be found within easy driving distance of Ghajnsielem, making it a great place to base yourself while you are in town. Two of the most interesting places to explore are the marvelous Gozo Ferry Terminal and the remarkable Ggantija Temple. Two other great attractions you'll find nearby Ghajnsielem are Ta' Cenc and Calypso's Cave.
There are many picturesque outdoor attractions here as well so don't miss the chance to get outdoors. The nature preserves such as the St Paul's Island in Mellieha, give visitors an insight into the birds, trees and plants that exist in the area. Feel the breeze through your hair at one of the area's beaches, for example Gnejna Bay in Mgarr.
When you're ready to relax after discovering the charms of Ghajnsielem, check in to one of the area's convenient short and long stay accommodation options. The Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa, Mellieha, the Hotel Santana, St. Paul's Bay and the Solana Hotel & Spa, Mellieha are just some of the best places to find a warm welcome and a good night's rest.


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New Power Plants Planned for NY
February 23, 2001
NEW YORK, NY — The New York Energy Buyers Forum (NYEBF) is supporting the 10 small power plants planned by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to ensure electric reliability and price stability in the New York City area this summer.
At present, generating capacity needed to meet the expected summer peak demand in the Consolidated Edison territory is short about 315 megawatts (MW). If all are installed, NYPA plants will provide about 400 MW to meet that need.
For more information, visit www.nyebf.org (website).
Publication date: 02/26/2001
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As the dates of iPhone 5 release come close (scheduled on 12th September 2012) we bring you the Top iPhone 5 2012 Concepts we have seen so far . If you want to see the most recent iPhone 5 leak , go to this post .The images shown here are merely an artists imagination of what the iPhone 5 2012 should look like .
HTC Like iPhone 5 Design :
This is a design inspired by HTC's large touch screen phones . I am not a big fan of this concept but with a larger 4 inch screen rumored in iPhone 5 , this is a viable design to consider .
iPhone 5 with 360 degree Speakers :
This is an interesting concept where you can find the entire body of the iPhone has this speaker like mesh . The home button is not a physical button , instead it is touch sensitive .
iPhone Spyder :
This is a rather creepy iPhone design with spider-like legs getting hold on your hand . The designer tried to create something resembling a bug or a spider attached to your hand and functioning like a phone .
Liquid Metal iPhone 5 Concept :
This model became very popular soon after Apple bought the company , Liquidmetal Inc developed by a California Institute of Technology (Caltech) research team . It is a high performance metal alloy that is used in a broad range of military, medical, luxury, consumer, industrial, and sporting goods products .
Edge to Edge Screen Concept iPhone 5 :
This is a 4.5″ display with edge to edge touch screen . This is the largest iPhone 5 design we have seen so far . Its wide-screen will make it hard to hold on one hand and use the thumb to operate the touch screen .
Curved Back – Magic Mouse like Design :
Disadvantage of this design is , you have to keep it face down on a table every tine and the curved back wont settle on any flat surface . This will leave scratches and is not a very practical design .
Steve Jobs Concept – iPhone 5 :
This concept was released designed to Late Steve Jobs . This has a fair resemblance to the latest iPhone 5 leak except for the 19 pin dock and new headphone input .
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Life is what happens while you're making other plans.
If happy ever after did exist I would still be holding you like this. All those fairy tales are full of shit.
By the way HOCKEY is my life. I've played for quite a few years and plan on going back soon.
I currently am an Editor-in-chief of a sports website, as well as work in radio.
Favorite shows: supernatural, ncis, how I met your mother, two and a half men, burn notice, suits, the glades, walking dead. big bang theory, Hawaii 5-O, flash, arrow
Favorite Music... im kinda off all over the place here. Classic rock, rock, some rap and country. Some bands I like Breaking Benjamin, Kings of Leon, Matchbox 20, Journey, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley and Maroon 5.
2: Hockey
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Breakaway to Bermuda: Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review by sjnyc323
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Breakaway to Bermuda
Destination: Bermuda
Embarkation: New York (Manhattan)
The shows on the Breakaway were just amazing. The best I had seen on any NCL ship ever.
The Breakaway is an awesome gorgeous ship. Subdued and elegant and amazing. Breakaway felt more like a hotel then a ship which I loved very much.Ship is big but very easy to get around. Never felt crowded at all except in pool area
which I didn't spend anytime at so it didn't matter to us.
Being haven guests we had full use of haven which was awesome. Ryan Rabe our concierge and his assistant Elvina are awesome.
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Our butler Mark Santos was awesome. We are low maintenance and didn't have many requests for him but he was always there when needed. More
The Hotel Director was the most awesome Sean Wurmhoeringer who always makes us feel at home when sailing with him. He is a true hotelier who believes that a happy crew means happy passengers which was so obvious onboard. Everywhere we went we were greeted by smiling happy crew.
Sean's secretary Rashida rocks!! She is awesomeas well as guest service supervisor manuel Japson. Assistant Bar Manager O'neil Pandit is wonderful as well. All the crew rock!! Everyone always smiling and greeting you. What an awesome feeling of love and affection from the team. Norwegian Cruise Line staff crew and senior officers rock.
Plenty hugs were flowing all week long. Was happy to see cruise director Daniel Olsson once again. He is so much fun. We ate at La Cucina, Le Bistro, Cagney's,Moderno and Haven restaurant. We saw Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy in spiegel tent dinner show. It was awesome. So entertaining as well as rock Of Ages and Burn The Floor . We visited the ice bar as well so much fun!! I would definitely recooment the Breakaway. I loved it and so did mom!! NCL rocks!!!! We arrived to bermuda 12 hours late due to storm. Captain Hakun Svedung did great job keeping us away from storm anf in good weather.Ship was so awesome by itself it would not have mattered if we didn't dock if we didn't dock until we arrived back in NYC. This was the best cruise ever. Embarkation port NYC wonderful and quick and easy and debarkation just as easy as well. Less
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Konami has announced that Gaijin Entertainment's latest flight sim, Birds of Steel, has shipped to retail for the 360 and PS3. Set during World War II, Birds of Steel features 20 missions set across 16 locations, with over 100 aircraft, including the P-51 Mustang and A6M Zero, changing weather, and time cycles. Some of the notable battles include the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Coral Sea. Multiplayer is also supported, with co-op strike campaigns and a 17-player versus mode.
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''Do you have friends?'' This is the first question every doctors/psychologists asked me on our first meeting. i am proud to say that i have a bunch of good friends around me despite having social anxiety since young. i am thankful to all of them for being there for me up till today. Graduated last week.. looking back. i wouldnt be where i am without my friends and family.. and i mean it literally.. well anw.. this is not supposed to be a sentimental post.
been feeling really moody recently.. probably due to the weather.. and i got my enlistment letter already ! 31st Oct. i also got an offer from ntu. will be studying in ntu after army.. hopefully my passion for studying is still there after 2 years.. kinda look forward to it.. oh i mean army.. what saddens me is that everyone is like enlisting in june/july or august/sept.. and im left alone here. lol. hope i could get along with my bunk mates though..


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Clubs from Redditch, Studley and Alcester will be hoping that they can resume league action on Saturday.
SATURDAY FIXTURES — Birmingham and District League Division Three 1st XI: Astwood Bank v Bridgnorth (12pm start).
Division Two South 2nd XI: Berkswell v Astwood Bank (12.30pm start).
Worcestershire Division One 1st XI: Redditch v Pershore (1pm start).
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Division Two 1st XI: Feckenham v Coombs Wood (1pm start).
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Division Five 1st XI: Astwood Bank v Kempsey (1pm start).
Division Five 2nd XI: Kempsey v Astwood Bank (1pm start).
Warwickshire League Division One: Studley v Marston Green (1pm start).
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November 17, 2016
The Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) group is an exciting and fast evolving engineering group within Microsoft. MCIO's mission is to optimize and deliver industry leading cloud infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services. The organization is responsible for strategy and delivery of the foundational platform for all Microsoft Online Services including demand and capacity forecasting, supply chain, data centers, networking, bandwidth, operations, and incident management. MCIO supports over 200 online businesses including Bing, O365, OneDrive, Xbox and Windows Azure branded services.
Within the next few years Microsoft will spend many billions developing and delivering on-line services. Fundamental to our success will be our ability to deploy optimal cloud infrastructure capacity required to address rapidly growing global demand. Existing demand forecasting is fragmented across the company, inconsistent and suboptimal. To maximize our business performance, we will consolidate all on-line services demand forecasting, implement state-of-the-art techniques, and continuously improve the accuracy of forecasts for all of Microsoft's global on-line services.
This Senior Engineer will be joining a team a world-class Data Engineers/ Data Scientists, and will be responsible for Data Engineering activities, leveraging both Microsoft internal and Azure cloud computing platforms and services. He/she will support the transformation of our on-line services demand forecasting analytics activities by developing data ingest pipelines, Cosmos/Hadoop data stores, working with data scientists and data engineers to operationalize cutting edge forecast modeling and data science activities.
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Meet Ldawn!We caught up with new member ldawn and asked a few fun questions. Get to know your new community member and don't forget to say Hello!
EP: Good afternoon and welcome. Wonderful to have you join us. Let's get started right away. If you could meet any person in the world, dead or alive, who would it be?
ldawn: Pleasure to be here. Great question. i would love to meet david icke and ask him loads of questions
EP: Thanks for sharing that. What is the best advice you have ever received? Who gave it to you?
ldawn: I like how you think. if u have to settle for less dont settle for the person you love be with the person who loves you ... a stranger
EP: Definitely something to think about. If you had the chance where you could do anything you wanted, with money being no ob
ldawn: That's kind of odd, but alright. i would travell all around the world fixing it up and taking care of people who can't takecare of themselves i would build villages with clean drinking water and everything i would do it all my self cause i dont trust anyone els
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This pattern is available for $5.00.
Perfect for summer, this vest is lightweight, airy and
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Safe Drinking Water Act Sole Source Aquifer Protection Program in California
Overdrafting and aquifer depletion, also occurs in oil and gas fields, and unassociated gas fields, as a result of oil and gas industry water use in both the production and disposal of wastes in 'exempt aquifers' or portions of basin and sub-basin aquifers (exempted under the SDWA). Contaminants migrate and 'exempt aquifers' water pumping is not tallied. If the aquifer is used for waste disposal then monitor wells may be tested if public water wells are present in the area. Unconstrained aquifers, and constrained aquifers may contain good drinking water, or irrigation water, but because of remote locations , hydrocarbon extraction is given preferential permitting.
How do you designate an aquifer as a "Sole Source" Aquifer? Anyone can petition...
The Safe Drinking Water Act Sole Source Aquifer Protection Program in California
Sole Source Aquifers, Pacific Southwest, Region 9
Serving: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, Tribal Nations
The EPA's Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) Program was established under Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA.) Since 1977, it has been used by communities to help prevent contamination of groundwater from federally-funded projects. It has increased public awareness of the vulnerability of groundwater resources. The SSA program allows for EPA environmental review (PDF) (1pg, 34K) of any project which is financially assisted by federal grants or federal loan guarantees. These projects are evaluated to determine whether they have the potential to contaminate a sole source aquifer.
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Region 9 oversees many programs protecting coastal waters, from Malibu to Guam. Coastal fresh water replenishes ground water reservoirs, creates unique springs and waterfalls, and supports vegetation that filters out impurities and reduces the speed, volume, and frequency of flooding events. Coastal salt water travels from the sea into bays, harbors, inlets, and sloughs.
These waters support a variety of estuarine habitats and create nurseries for different species of fish, including coastal salmon. Residents and tourists alike enjoy California's dramatic coastline and Hawaii's world renowned beaches. Ensuring that coastal waters like these are safe for recreation is an important part of EPA's mission.
In the Pacific Southwest, 80% of public water supply systems rely to some extent on ground water. Ground water is vulnerable to contamination from activities occurring on and below the earth's surface. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) authorizes three EPA ground water protection activities: the Underground Injection Control (UIC) regulatory program, the Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) designation program, and the Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWP) program, which includes Wellhead Protection
Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply and protecting sources of drinking water.
EPA establishes enforceable health standards for contaminants based on monitoring and reporting by public water systems and provides financial and technical assistance to states and tribes to carry out national requirements.
The Sole Source Aquifer Program's review authority extends only to projects funded with federal assistance that are to be implemented in designated sole source aquifer areas. (For
regulations applicable to new private development, you should consult with your local, county or state environmental health agency.)
Typical projects reviewed by the U.S. EPA include housing projects undertaken by Housing and Urban Development, and highway construction and expansion projects undertaken by the Federal Highway Administration. In 1991, the U.S. EPA reviewed 152 federal assistance projects totaling $571 million; of these projects, 25 had to be modified to prevent contamination of sole source aquifers. Modifications included the redesign of bridges and highways to prevent spills of hazardous materials.
How do you designate an aquifer as a "Sole Source" Aquifer?
As the name implies, only a "sole source" aquifer can qualify for the program. To be a sole source, the aquifer must supply more than 50% of a community's drinking water. Any individual, corporation, association, or federal, state or local agency may petition the U.S. EPA for sole source aquifer designation, provided the petition includes sufficient hydrogeologic information. An outline describing how such petitions should be prepared is contained in The Sole Source Aquifer Designation Petitioner Guidance, copies of which are available at EPA Regional offices.
Sole Source Aquifer Project Review Information
Responses to 1-14 below will assist the EPA's Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) Program in
evaluating whether proposed projects have the potential to contaminate a sole source
aquifer. EPA may request additional information as necessary.
1. Provide: location of project, map, and name of sole source aquifer.
2. Provide: project description and federal funding source (e.g., Federal Highway
Administration, Housing and Urban Development etc.)
3. Will the project result in any increase of impervious surface? If so, what is the area?
4. Provide: description of how storm water is currently treated on the project site.
5. How will storm water be treated on this site during construction and after the project is
6. Are there underground storage tanks present or to be installed? Include details of tanks.
7. Will any liquid or solid waste be generated? If so how will it be disposed of?
8. What is the depth of excavation?
9. Are there any wells in the area that may provide direct routes for contaminates to access
the aquifer and how close are they to the project?
10. Are there any hazardous waste sites in the project area? Do any such waste sites have
underground plumes with monitoring wells that may be disturbed? Include details.
11. Are there any deep pilings that may provide access to the aquifer?
12. Are Best Management Practices planned to address any possible risks or concerns?
13. Does the project include any improvements that may be beneficial to the aquifer, such as
improvements to the wastewater treatment plan?
14. Is there any other information that could be helpful in determining if this project may have
an affect on the aquifer?
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SSA designation is one tool to protect drinking water supplies in areas where there are few or no alternative sources to the ground water resource and where, if contamination occurred, using an alternative source would be extremely expensive. The designation protects an area's ground water resource by requiring EPA to review certain proposed projects within the designated area. All proposed projects receiving federal funds are subject to review to ensure that they do not endanger the water source.
The SSA protection program is authorized by section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-523, 42 U.S.C. 300 et seq.). It states the following:
"If the Administrator determines, on his own initiative or upon petition, that an area has an aquifer which is the sole or principal drinking water source for the area and which, if contaminated, would create a significant hazard to public health, he shall publish notice of that determination in the Federal Register. After the publication of any such notice, no commitment for federal financial assistance (through a grant, contract, loan guarantee, or otherwise) may be entered into for any project which the Administrator determines may contaminate such aquifer through a recharge zone so as to create a significant hazard to public health, but a commitment for federal assistance may, if authorized under another provision of law, be entered into to plan or design the project to assure that it will not so contaminate the aquifer."
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The Sole Source Aquifer program was established under Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1974. This section authorizes the EPA Administrator to determine that an aquifer is the "sole or principal" source of drinking water for an area. The program also provides for EPA review of Federal financially assisted projects planned for the area to determine their potential for contaminating the aquifer. Based on this review, no commitment of Federal financial assistance may be made for projects "which the Administrator determines may contaminate such aquifer," although Federal funds may be used to modify projects to ensure that they will not contaminate the aquifer. As of October 1986, there were twenty-one designated Sole Source Aquifers nationwide.
EPA published the Sole Source Aquifer Designation Petitioner Guidance in 1987 to assist those interested in preparing and submitting SSA designation petitions to EPA regional offices. The document provides procedures and criteria for proposing aquifer boundaries, determining whether an aquifer is the sole or principal source of drinking water, and evaluating alternative sources of drinking water.
Sole source aquifer designation petitioner guidance:
Any person may apply for SSA designation. A "person" is any individual, corporation, company, association, partnership, state, municipality or federal agency. Most petitioners work closely with their EPA regional office in developing an SSA petition. A petitioner is responsible for providing EPA with hydrogeologic and drinking water usage data, as well as technical and administrative information required for assessing designation criteria, as detailed in the Guidance. Following EPA's technical review of a petition, the Agency summarizes the information in a technical support document that is made available for public review. A Federal Register notice is published at the end of the review process to announce EPA's decision to designate the area as a sole source aquifer and explain the basis for the decision.
Critical Aquifer Protection Areas
The Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, enacted June 1986, established the Sole Source Aquifer Demonstration Program, which is separate from, but dependent upon, the Sole Source Aquifer program. The Sole Source Aquifer Demonstration Program establishes procedures for developing, implementing and assessing demonstrations designed to protect critical aquifer protection areas (CAPAs). A CAPA is an area that:
Must be located with an area designated as a Sole Source Aquifer by June 19, 1986 and has a Clean Water Act, Section 208, ground water quality protection plan approved prior to that same date;
Must be located within an area that is designated as a Sole Source Aquifer no later than June 19, 1988, and which satisfies the CAPA criteria EPA must establish by June 19, 1987.
The text of Section 1424(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act creating the
Sole Source Aquifer Program:
Section 1424(e) Safe Drinking Water Act Creating the Sole Source Aquifer Program
(e) If the Administrator determines, on his own initiative or upon petition, that an area has an aquifer which is the sole or principal drinking water source for the area and which, if contaminated, would create a significant hazard to public health, he shall publish notice of that determination in the Federal Register. After the publication of any such notice, no commitment for Federal financial assistance (through a grant, contract, loan guarantee, or otherwise) may be entered into for any project which the Administrator determines may contaminate such aquifer through a recharge zone so as to create a significant hazard to public health, but a commitment for Federal financial assistance may, if authorized under another provision of law, be entered into to plan or design the project to assure that it will not so contaminate the aquifer.
California Coast Keeper Alliance
Half of Californians rely on groundwater as a source of drinking water, and in some areas it is the only water source. There are more than 10,000 public supply groundwater wells throughout the state. In an average year, groundwater accounts for 25 to 40% of California's water supply, and can reach 65% in a drought year. California uses more groundwater than any other state, pumping nearly 15 billion gallons of groundwater every day. Use of groundwater for domestic supplies (private wells) occurs most often in the central part of California, where land use is dominated by agriculture. Contaminated groundwater results in treatment costs, well closures, and new well construction which increases costs for consumers.
California's 305(b) Report, the most comprehensive state report on California's groundwater resources, estimates that one third of the areal extent of the state's groundwater resources is contaminated to such a severe degree that they cannot be used for the purposes that the state designated as appropriate.
Region 9 SSA maps are on the web:
For more information about SSA designation and project reviews, please call David Albright, manager of the Ground Water Office, at (415) 972-3971 or email
albright.david [at] epa.gov.
It's more complicated than just North South demographics.
There's such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still the thief of time.
In 2011, PPIC produced a Report:
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In the 2011 report issued by the Public Policy Institute Center, as elsewhere, it's depicted as farmers against CEQA, or farmers vs fish in the rivers in the north. Never mentioned is the water use by oil and gas operations in the state; unless it is portrayed as a Technological Wonder Megastructure.
Here's the same storyline...
State of Thirst: California's Water Future - KQED QUEST VIDEO 26 mins
With fish populations crashing, global warming, and the demands of the country's largest agricultural industry, the pressures on our water supply are increasing.
But overdrafting also occurs in oil and gas fields, and unassociated gas fields, as a result of wells used for oil and gas industry production and disposal in 'exempt aquifers' or portions of basin and sub-basin aquifers exempted under the SDWA. Contaminants migrate and 'exempt aquifers' water pumping is not tallied. If the aquifer is used for waste disposal then monitor wells may be tested, but that may be excluded determined by the remote location of said aquifer. It can be totally good drinking water, irrigation water, but because it is remote, hydrocarbon extraction is given preferential permitting.
Remote groundwater aquifers of the North State Interior and North Coast are at risk under SB 4 the 'new' Well Stimulation Regulations'. Basins of unconventional non-associated gas reservoirs and remote basin aquifers are associated, however they are separate, as in the north it is mostly dry gas, or tight gas.
A MUST SEE topographical map of groundwater aquifer basins in California.
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However, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer, said "of course there could be [casualties]; we're just not sure".
Cyclone Zoe lashed the islands with 324kmh winds and 11-metre waves last Saturday.
Mr Downer told ABC radio yesterday that an earlier effort to send a Solomon Islands police patrol boat was shelved because of a lack of fuel and later because of a dispute over seamen's wages.
The Australian National University's Sinclair Dinnit, an authority on the Solomons, said Australia had abdicated its humanitarian responsibilities.
"Like others, I'm surprised at the fairly low-key approach to what sounds like a very significant human crisis," he said.
"It seems pretty incredible to attempt evaluation from the air when one would have thought it would have been possible to get people on the ground for an evaluation.".
He said the Australian Government's failure to provide prompt aid to cyclone victims was a symptom of a much broader problem - its inability to deal with the continuing collapse in governance in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
"We continue to be cut out by the region, and that's largely a consequence of having lost our focus," Dr Dinnit said.
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On 18 March, punkabilly pioneer Dex Romweber releases his eponymous duo's latest album, Images 13 (Bloodshot). Of Romweber, Jack White has described the former Flat Duo Jets mainstay as an influence and "one of the best kept secrets of the rock 'n' roll underground." And you can hear that kinship between Romweber and White, not to mention the Black Keys and in-their-prime Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, on Images 13's first single, "Roll On". Premiering here on PopMatters, Dex Romweber Duo's "Roll On" is gritty and raw, only meticulously so, riding on surf-tinged blues riffs and the frontman's dramatic, growling vocals.
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A rich country-infused, Caribbean-splashed folk-rock track, "Hundreds of Ways" is the first single off Conor Oberst's forthcoming album Upside Down Mountain, which will drop on May 20. As it moves and breaks, the genre-jumping gem is deeply wordy, yet incredibly driving. In support of the new record, he hits the road in May. According to Oberst's website, Dawes will open and act as his backing band during the tour. The dates are below.
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With the news that Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux got engaged last night, we can't resist taking a peek at our favorite celebrity wedding dresses of all time. Who could forget when Kate Middleton wore Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen in front of two billion people or when Gwen Stefani married in pink dip-dyed Dior or when Grace Kelly became the Princess of Monaco in lovely lace? Click through the gallery to see 50 of our favorites now. We're sure Aniston and her love of body-contouring gowns will make a great addition when she walks down the aisle!
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Chinese manufacturer Oppo not only has a palindrome as a name (reads the same backward and forward), it turned out one of the first 5 inch 1080 x 1920 FHD devices, the Oppo Find 5; Oppo has now turned its focus toward the smartphone camera and has just confirmed the Oppo N1. With the cleverly named Owl image senor able to capture images in low-light conditions, Oppo is looking for the N1 to compete using its new N-Lens...
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This luxury apartment is located in the most exclusive avenue of Barcelona, where you can find the most prestigious shops, 5 star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and some of the best art galleries in the city.
The apartment has an area of 50 m2 and a 30m2 terrace overlooking the Pedrera, the Sagrada Familia, and the sea beyond. Guests can dine by candlelight, enjoy a glass of wine or sunbathe in privacy.
The apartment has a separate quiet room with double bed and large wardrobe.
The living room has a sofa that turns into a comfortable double bed. It is equipped with a 42 inch LED TV. The dining table seats 4 guests.The living room has direct access to the terrace.
The kitchen, also overlooking the terrace, is fully equipped with washer, dryer, dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and all the utensils necesary to prepare a fancy dinner.
The apartment has a bathroom with a large separate shower.
The Passeig de Gracia is the most elegant and popular boulevard of Barcelona or perhaps in Spain. You will find shops shops of brands likeLouis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, and also buildings considered world heritage, galleries, restaurants of all kinds including Michelin star restaurantes (Moo, Moments, Alchemy) and luxury hotels like the House Fuster, the Mandarin Oriental or the Majestic.
The building is located in the heart of the city, on the luxurious Passeig de Gracia. It is a stately house fully renovated a few years ago, with 2 modern lifts.
On the upper two floors of the building there are 4 modern apartments, 1 and 2 bedrooms, some of them with a magnificent terrace overlooking the Passeig de Gracia.The building also has concierge.
The apartments are fully equipped to ensure a luxurious stay in Barcelona.
Although the building has no parking, we have an agreement with a car park which is a few meters away, with easy access.
First the good... The area & view.
Now the bad, we have rented numerous homes and apartments all over the world. This apartment was by far of the lowest quality. Poor housekeeping, Cheap IKEA furnishings, 2 thin towels, sheets with holes, television doesn't have cable, so if you don't speak the language, your cut off from the world. The kitchen ( the reason we prefer apartments over hotels ), was horrible. Low quality cookware, a cheap electric stove ( every other European home we've rented had induction stoves ), the only knife for food prep was a bread knife, seriously one knife, a couple cheap plastic utensils , and a $10.00 coffee maker. I used the kitchen once, having to use 3 tiny sauce pans to boil enough water for pasta. There were no sponges, rags for clean up, I had to go out and purchase those myself.
The bathroom sink, the shower, and the kitchen sink had super slow drainage, leaving nasty residue if you happen to shave or do any basic clean up. There were no wash cloths provided, we had to purchase those our selves.
The floors are plastic laminate , and all the furnishings are plastic as well. My dorm room was more luxurious and better equipped then this place. The building seems to be dominated by offices , so there's no residential charm at all.
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That is on our list!!! We've been talking about it for 3 years...I think the next dinner splurging occasion we may do it.... probably my birthday or our anniversary.
Kristin, you should go to WD50. I have been dying to go but it's a gazillion dollars. One day soon though....
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Other splurges, Mexican Cola for me and cane sugar Pepsi for the other half.
food...what can I say, I have screwed up priorities....
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My mom has been there twice, she says it is amazeballs. Definitely good for a special occasion!
My mom has been there twice, she says it is amazeballs. Definitely good for a special occasion!
Your mom uses the term "amazeballs"? I want to meet her.
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When I was younger and could least afford it, I used to save all my paychecks to buy art in art galleries and at auction houses. I ate tons of Ramen noodles and Kraft macaroni because of that. I also spent a lot on antiques. My house is full of old paintings and furniture now, and all I want to do is get away from all it.
I'm an old antique now...can I come live with you, Lily?
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Lots and lots of FEs! Yes!
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THE Magpies have added Danny Green to their ranks ahead of tomorrow's FA Trophy clash at Didcot Town (3pm).
The talented right-back has agreed a deal until the end of the season and Phil Simkin reckons he has the potential to become a real fans' favourite.
The Dorchester Town boss has also sealed the signature of striker Warren Byerley.
However, the former Magpies and Terras' frontman is set to go out on loan to Evo-Stik Southern League Division One S&W outfit Poole Town for a month to improve his fitness.
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We'd be foolish in thinking Sean Avery would escape Madison Square Garden without causing at least a minor stir.
So in the absence of making any real impact on the ice, he instead settled for a jab at Stephen Valiquette, who in a story in today's Post, implied that Avery had worn out his welcome in New York.
"Valiquette is really a minor-leaguer and he's got to get noticed, so what better way than to talk about me," Avery said of a goalie who is actually 2-0 with a shutout so far this season.
Again, we shouldn't be surprised. Nor should we be surprised that the Rangers were soon bypassed after an encouraging start. It's a familiar trend: score early, overwhelm your opponent with chances but fail to cash in again, then suffer the consequences late.
"We have to adjust a little bit, but we had our chances," Scott Gomez said. "You are in trouble when you don't have chances."
Henrik Lundqvist rightly noted that a defensive breakdown in the third period led to the puck on the stick of the wrong guy in the slot. Sure enough, Mike Modano buried it. Game over.
As for Avery, Lundqvist wouldn't say what the left wing said to him, but it sounds like it wasn't family material.
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A DISTINCTIVE jukebox – one of only 800 in existence – has been stolen from a community hall in Poole.
The '70s-style illuminated Wurlitzer jukebox was taken from the Branksome Dene Chine Community Rooms in the chine car park on Pinewood Road, where it had been used for a wedding.
Thieves got in by breaking a door window using a nearby marquee pole sometime between 1am and 8am on Sunday July 13.
Police investigating the crime have now released a photo of the jukebox and are urging anyone with information to come forward Police Constable Simon Shaw, of Poole police, said: "There are some distinctive marks on it which make it easily identifiable. Also, the victim would like it to be known that the machine will completely shut down in a couple of months' time and it will be useless. It needs specific manufacture updates that only its rightful owner can obtain to keep operating."
Witnesses and anyone with details should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 13:147. or call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111. Mobile phone tariffs may apply.


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HOUSTON - Some very thorough burglars are targeting a used car lot. Someone broke into the office for the lot and stole the keys to all of the cars, then they left with two high-end cars. The owner worries the crooks will be back for the rest of the vehicles.
This all happened overnight at Jeovanni's Auto Sales & Repair in the 8000 block of South Kirkwood. The owner, Jeovanni Sanchez got to work to find two of his nicest cars gone.
"We saw the cars missing so we came inside and saw the mess in the office and called the police," said Sanchez.
He says being in business is tough but criminals are making it even tougher.
"Now I'm losing money, not making money," Sanchez said.
They've only been open on South Kirkwood for four or five months. Just a month ago thieves stole a compressor from behind the dealership. Then Monday night they took two high-end cars.
"Most likely it's going to be hard to find them because they don't have no plates," said Sanchez.
They stole a 2003 gray Lexus IS 300 fixed up drop with rims on it and 2004 black Jaguar.
"They are going to go and take them apart and sell the parts most likely. Those are the cars that the parts are more expensive," Sanchez said.
They also stole the keys for all the other cars on the lot, too.
"They took all the keys so most likely they're going to try to come back and get the ones with the rims," said Sanchez.
The crooks broke in through a window. Sanchez doesn't have security cameras yet. He's planning to rekey the other cars so the crooks can't take those, too.
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