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Key Issues Facing Pacers Entering Camp
By Conrad Brunner | Oct. 4, 2004
When the Pacers convene for their first practice of training camp Tuesday morning in Conseco Fieldhouse, they will look much like they did when last season ended with a Game 6 loss to Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals. The starting lineup hasn't changed at all. Not yet, anyway.
"From (the start of training camp), the competition for minutes starts," said Coach Rick Carlisle. "There arent many guys on the team whose jobs are going to be guaranteed."
The second unit will have a bit of a new look because of the addition of Stephen Jackson and the subtraction of Al Harrington. Considering how well the Pacers did last season, there was little need for a major facelift. But a nip here and a tuck there can work wonders.
With actual basketball upon us, we take a look at the key issues facing the Pacers as they enter camp.
If This is Really Reggie Miller's Last Year, Will He Go Out with a Ring?
Over the summer, Miller said during an appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn on CBS that he wanted "to go after it one more time." Does that mean he's going to retire after this season? Or will he play out the two seasons remaining on his contract? Those are questions Miller may let linger throughout the season to avoid the subject of his future becoming a distraction. The Pacers may have their best opportunity for a trip to the NBA Finals in years. Though they'll have to prove capable of getting past the Pistons in the East, they no longer face the daunting, monolithic presence of the dominant Lakers in the West. The door, therefore, is open. And Miller will get one more chance -- at least -- to help lead them through.
What Impact will Stephen Jackson Have?
The acquisition of Jackson wasn't a big attention-getter, nationally. But the Pacers clearly targeted the athletic, versatile swingman as a high priority because they were swift and decisive in making the trade with Atlanta, and also were willing to pay a high price in the form of Al Harrington. There is therefore anticipation his impact could be profound. Jackson will give the team much more flexibility in its backcourt matchups, which could be a major factor against Detroit. His offensive skills mesh very well with the team's needs, because he is a slasher who can create shots inside the defense as well as a quality long-range threat. He could also energize the transition offense if that becomes a priority. It remains to be seen if he will supplant Miller as the starter at shooting guard but, either way, he'll play heavy minutes.
Is This Really Jonathan Bender's Big Year?
With Harrington gone, Bender will have his first real opportunity to occupy a prominent place in the regular rotation. Now standing 7-1 and weighing 240 pounds, Bender could spend some time backing up Jermaine O'Neal at power forward, as well. There is no question he has the ability to take that long-awaited step toward stardom. But can he avoid the nagging injuries that have sidetracked his progress the past two years? If so, the great things you've been hearing about for years could finally become manifest. If not, there will be no more excuses.
How Will Things Shake Out at Center?
Shaquille O'Neal's presence in the East, combined with Detroit's obvious front-line depth, has caused quite a bit of consternation among fans who wonder if the Pacers are good enough at center to win the conference. They won't be able to match up with O'Neal, but no one can. The Pistons didn't even try to in the NBA Finals, focusing their defensive efforts everywhere else. As well as Jeff Foster played last season, he was ineffective against the Pistons in the conference finals, scarcely playing in the final three games. The question thus becomes one of options, should Foster falter. Will Scot Pollard regain his Sacramento form? If so, the position will be dramatically updgraded. Will David Harrison be able to contribute as a rookie? The coaching staff isn't counting on it, but neither is the possibility being ruled out. It wouldn't be fair to say this is a position of concern, but it is one of interest.
Is There More Offense in Store?
Carlisle has been hinting since the end of last season that there might be some interesting offensive developments in store. Although he has stayed away from specifics, it appears clear the head coach would like the team to show at least a little more punch than last season, when the team averaged 91.4 points, a franchise-record low. Of course, the defense allowed a record-low 85.6, and that will remain the first priority. But it seems likely, with Jamaal Tinsley entrenched as the starting point guard and the additions of swift, active athletes like Jackson and Bender to the rotation, the team should be able to open things up at least a little more.
How Will Artest Handle Success?
When a young player -- and, at 24, Artest is still a young player -- gets his first taste of real stardom, it can have an intoxicating effect. Players who spend years battling for recognition sometimes aren't sure how to respond when it finally arrives. It certainly did so for Artest last season in the form of the Defensive Player of the Year award, and third-team All-NBA and All-Star selections. It's now up to Artest to prove the accolades didn't go to his head, and demonstrate the same kind of hunger to improve that got him to this point. Though his behavior throughout the regular season was dramatically improved, his postseason missteps re-opened the door on what could've been a closed subject. Only he has the power to make it go away, once and for all.
Will Tinsley Take Command?
Unlike last year, there is no question about who will start at point guard. Tinsley earned the job last season, beating out Kenny Anderson and earning the confidence of the coaching staff. Now, it's up to Tinsley to not only take firm command of the team on the floor, but continue to expand his game. Having been through the adjustment to Carlisle's highly placed priorities on ball-protection and sound decision-making, Tinsley now has the opportunity to grow within the framework of the offense and become a much stronger leadership force on the court. Literally and figuratively, the ball is going to be in his hands.


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Corpas and son 'Mac' happy to be back with Rox
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Manny Corpas' unforgettable 2007 season for the Rockies truly stuck with his young son, Manny Allan, or "Mac." Elbow problems led to surgery that cost Corpas the 2009 season, and his eventual departure from Colorado. But as far as Mac Corpas was concerned, his dad never left.
"When I signed with Texas in 2011, every time he wanted to go to the field, I said, 'No problem,' but he wanted to go wearing a Rockies hat or a T-shirt with 'Rockies' on it," Corpas said. "I said, 'No, you can't wear it.' He'd say, 'But I like the Rockies.' He was a little confused.
"Last year when I was with the Cubs, it was the same thing. He'd want to come to the clubhouse wearing a Rockies hat. This year, I asked him, 'Would you like for me to sign back with the Rockies?' Now he's so happy."
After going 0-2 with a 5.01 ERA in 48 relief appearances for the Cubs last season, Corpas, 30, re-signed with the Rockies on a Minor League contract. He and his wife, Amy, plus Mac and his baby sister, Elyana, continued to live in the Denver area as Corpas attempted to rebuild his career.
Believing that Corpas is at a time when he could be fully healthy and effective, the Rockies signed the right-hander to compete for a hybrid relief role, in which he can replace the starter and face one batter or pitch multiple innings.
Corpas said he felt healthy last year and even better this year. The sight of No. 60 in purple pinstripes might have fans dreaming of past glory, when Corpas took over for Brian Fuentes as closer for the latter part of the season and earned 19 saves, plus five more in the postseason. Corpas, for his part, said he is looking ahead.
"When I go to sleep, I go to sleep," Corpas said. "Everybody thinks I'm crazy, but for me that's in the past, 2007. I'm fine. I'm good. What I do is think of what I have to work on. It's not easy to make 2007 happen again.
"The fastball, I can't tell you how fast, but it's good. My sinker is good, my slider, I'm trying to get that back, and I'm getting closer."


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New for 2015
After significant revisions for the 2014 model year, the Sorento remains largely unchanged for 2015. The crossover gets redesigned for the 2016 model year.
Vehicle Overview
The Kia Sorento is a three-row crossover that fits above the Sportage and below the Sedona in the automaker's lineup.
The 2015 Kia Sorento is a front- or all-wheel-drive three-row crossover that pairs a six-speed automatic with either of two available engines. The base engine is a 2.4-liter I-4 that sports direct injection, makes 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque, and is good for an EPA-estimated 20/27 mpg city/highway in FWD trim, or 19/25 mpg in AWD. We called it barely sufficient for the heavy crossover. Stepping up to the more capable 3.3-liter V-6, which makes 290 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque, nets an EPA-estimated 18/25 mpg FWD, or just 18/24 mpg in AWD trim. With the minimal penalty for AWD on V-6 equipped models, get it if you might use it.
Some of the most notable available features include an available 7-inch TFT LCD instrument panel, an 8-inch infotainment screen, a power rear liftgate, heated and cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, and the latest UVO system.
The 2015 Kia Sorento received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA (out of a possible five stars), and in IIHS testing was considered a Top Safety Pick for 2013, but because of a rating of poor in the new – more difficult – small front overlap test did not meet the tougher criteria for 2014.
What We Think
The 2015 Kia Sorento is in between the new and the old: while revised heavily in 2014 (the model was given a new platform and revised exterior styling) an all-new model has already been announced for 2016.
The 2014/2015 Sorento continues by making an already popular crossover (Kia's #2 seller) and making it better, but only in an evolutionary way, nothing revolutionary despite the heavy changes. The third row is still short-trip/kid-only but folds flat easily and provides 36.9 cubic feet of storage space. The steering is par for the course with the crossover competition, but its electric nature makes it feel artificial and doesn't communicate what the front tires are actually doing.
The Sorento both looks and drives a bit better and has a few more features on the options list. We'll have to wait a few more years for the full redesign, when we hope to see a more significantly improved interior and — we can dream — more engaging steering and handling. In the meantime, the Sorento should continue to stand out in its segment for its above-average style and value.
You'll Like
- Seating for up-to seven
- SXL features Nappa leather
- Bold styling
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- Fuel economy isn't class leading
- Cheap interior materials
Key Competitors
- Honda Pilot
- Toyota Highlander
- Nissan Pathfinder
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The Kroger Co. recalled an unknown amount of bagged spinach distributed in 15 states because of possible listeria contamination.
NewStar Fresh Foods LLC, Salinas, Calif., supplied the spinach, according to a recall notice posted Sept. 19 on the Food and Drug Administration website.
Officials from NewStar Fresh did not immediately respond to calls for comment Sept. 19, but a report in USA Today said the recall was in response to a positive test from a single bag sampled by the Ohio Department of Health.
The recalled spinach is in 10-ounce packages with the Kroger Fresh Selections brand and use-by dates of Sept. 16. The packages have the Universal Price Code 0001111091649.
Kroger reported the spinach was distributed to stores in 15 states overall under several of the chain's banners.
Those states and stores:Kroger stores in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, central and eastern Tennessee and Michigan; Kroger, Jay C, Owen's, Pay Less, Scott's and Food 4 Less stores in Indiana, Illinois and eastern Missouri; and Dillons, Baker's, and Gerbes stores in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.


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Topic: CT Scan 3 Month Follow-up
Hi all, Officially off vacation now. Over 1500 miles of site seeing with relatives from England. Whew! Picked up results of CT Scan and overall good results. Report says stable to no change. Comparing it to previous hard copy of report it shows liver mass reduced slightly. Both lobe of lungs no new nodules and stable. lesion to 10th rib unchanged, 2 cm mass at T12-L1 remains unchanged. Pancreas,spleen,adrenal glands,and kidneys all have normal appearance. I do have an enlarged prostate that I'll be discussing with my new Oncologist on Wednesday who I haven't met yet. He is aware of my case though as I was one of the topics on the Tumor Board last week. I will be discussing immunotherapy of some type as I don't really feel my body can withstand much more chemo regimens unless there is something really new and promising just around the corner. If they have nothing to offer I'll keep on drinking my concoction of spices and herbs once a day and continue visualization and meditation and prayers as well as cross my fingers and knock on wood. The continued support of this site's members have played a big role in my persistence with trudging forward. Thank You all a bunch! Time for my nap. I will let you all know what if anything new I might try. Cheerio for now!
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All credits for this script go to ronie and `Black.
1. Introduction
2. Running the addon
3. Available infolabels
1. Introduction:
This script will return:
- a list containing the first unwatched episode of TV Shows you are watching.
- a list of movies that are partially watched.
- a list of most played albums
The episode list is sorted by watch date of the previous episode:
if you've watched 'South Park' yesterday and 'House' the day before,
'South Park' will be the first item on the list and 'House' the second one.
The movie list is also sorted by watch date.
The album list is sorted by playcount.
2. Running the addon:
run the script with the options you need:
3. Available infolabels:
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WatchList_Movie.%d.Year - year of release
WatchList_Movie.%d.Genre - movie genre
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WatchList_Movie.%d.Tagline - movie tagline
WatchList_Movie.%d.Runtime - duration of the movie
WatchList_Movie.%d.Rating - movie rating
WatchList_Movie.%d.Fanart - movie fanart
WatchList_Movie.%d.Thumb - movie thumbnail
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WatchList_Episode.%d.Episode - episode number
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WatchList_Episode.%d.Plot - episode plot
WatchList_Episode.%d.TVShowTitle - tv show title
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WatchList_Episode.%d.TvshowThumb - tv show thumbnail
WatchList_Episode.%d.Fanart - tv show fanart
WatchList_Episode.%d.IsResumable - indicates if it's a partially watched episode (True/False)
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WatchList_Album.%d.Year - year of release
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WatchList_Album.%d.Album_Description - album review
WatchList_Album.%d.Rating - rating of the album
WatchList_Album.%d.Thumb - album thumbnail
WatchList_Album.%d.Fanart - artist fanart
WatchList_Album.%d.Path - can be used to play the album: <onclick>$INFO[Window(Home).Property(WatchList_Album.%d.Path)]</onclick>
WatchList_Running - used by the script internally to check if it's already running
(2011-12-08 22:12)ronie Wrote: here's the current logic:
- skin runs the script
- script will keep running in the background and monitor for playback ended/stopped notifications
(nothing new so far)
- if the script is executed again, either by the same skin or another skin,
the script will run again and kill the previous instance of the script.
for those who want a property to check if the script is running,
it's there, but not needed at all by the skin.
it's solely used by the script to check if it's already running.
will be True when running, empty if not.
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So I've just read about this new feature and quite honestly think it's brilliant and would be a very welcome addition to XBMC. For those of you who don't know what it is read on.
Quote:We always strive to make our software easier to use, and one thing we noticed was that in regular usage, certain media consumption patterns emerged that we could take advantage of to make it much easier for people to get to their media more easily. For example, if I want to watch TV, I'm most likely to be interested in seeing the next unwatched episode of a show I've watched recently. Easy enough to explain, but in previous versions, you were stuck finding the TV show, going to the right season, and looking for the next unwatched episode. Honestly, I'd rather spend that time opening a beer.
It's actually easier to explain with a screen capture.
I decided to watch some TV, so i scrolled down to highlight my Television section, and to the right, the media shelf fades in with two areas: On Deck content, and Recently Added content. Just last night, we watched the third episode of West Wing (no spoilers in the comments, please), so Plex is offering me the fourth episode. Two clicks away and I'm watching it, as opposed to (I just counted) fifteen!
A week or two ago, we finished the last episode of the first season of Walking Dead (if you haven't read the graphic novel, you really should), and so it's offering me the season premier for the second season. Unfortunately, I have to wait for a guy friend to visit to watch that, since Anna won't go near zombies.
Before that, I got halfway through a Simpsons episode and then got distracted by zombies or shiny objects, so it's offering me that half-finished episode next. And so on.
Now I know we can use partially watched videos but have no idea how we could get in progress TV shows to display the next episode.
Opinions please.
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Chairman Ros-Lehtinen, Ranking Member Deutch, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify on the ongoing U.S. response to Syria's humanitarian crisis and the great challenges we still face. Thank you also for your continued support for our humanitarian programs around the world, which make a positive difference every day in the lives of millions. And I am pleased to be here today with an important colleague, partner, and friend in this effort, Assistant Secretary Anne Richard.
The one constant in the Syrian crisis is the continued toll on the people of Syria—the children who haven't been to school for two years; the women who have endured rape and violence; and the millions of families who have been displaced from one village to the next as they flee the shifting lines of conflict.
The pace of escalation is staggering. In just one year, the number of reported deaths has more than tripled, from 26,000 to more than 100,000. The number in need inside Syria jumped from 2.5 million people to more than 6.8 million. This is roughly the equivalent of the combined populations of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut all in need of humanitarian assistance.
Almost one-third of the population of Syria has now been forcibly displaced, many of them multiple times. One year ago, there were approximately 1.2 million people in Syria displaced from their homes and 238,000 registered refugees in neighboring countries. There are now approximately 5 million people displaced inside Syria and over 2 million refugees. More Syrians are now forcibly displaced than people from any other country in the world.
As the crisis has escalated, the United States has accelerated our response. Since this time last year, USAID has scaled up our partners inside Syria from 12 to 26 and—to cope with a conflict with shifting lines—shored up systems and supply lines to increase our ability to reach people in need throughout the country. With President Obama's Eid announcement in August of an additional $195 million in humanitarian assistance, the United States is now contributing more than $1 billion in humanitarian assistance inside Syria and regionally.
I traveled last month to Jordan and Lebanon to highlight the continued commitment of the United States to help alleviate the extraordinary suffering of the Syrian people. I also focused on confirming our support for the communities in Jordan and Lebanon that now host a staggering number of refugees, and where basic infrastructure—including water, electricity, schools and hospitals—is stretched to the limit.
Today, I would like to update you on three critical areas: the current status of our humanitarian response, the primary challenges faced by the humanitarian community, and the effort underway to address the significant impact of growing refugee populations on host communities.
The U.S. Humanitarian Response
U.S. humanitarian assistance in Syria is reaching 3.5 million people across all 14 governorates. Working through all possible channels—the United Nations, international and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local Syrian organizations—to reach those in need, our humanitarian programs are providing life-saving supplies and services.
We coordinate closely with other donors and the humanitarian community to ensure our collective response effort is effective and efficient. We have also worked to build the capacity of the Syrian Coalition's Assistance Coordination Unit (ACU), which has proven an essential partner in reaching Syrians in need in opposition-held and contested areas.
At USAID, our humanitarian assistance is focused on three key areas: emergency medical care, food assistance, and the provision of much-needed relief supplies. All of our programs seek to provide a special focus on reaching the most vulnerable populations—including women, children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly—who often face extraordinary levels of violence and abuse.
Medical Care
For almost two years, USAID has provided emergency medical care to those caught in the crossfire. We started with a small-scale operation focused on urgent response. But as the conflict persisted, we saw the need for a sustained infrastructure to meet ongoing needs. Today, we support 260 medical facilities across Syria. These field hospitals and makeshift clinics have treated more than 460,000 patients and performed more than 113,000 surgeries. We saw the need for more medical staff capable of saving lives, so we trained 1,280 Syrian volunteers to provide emergency first aid care.
Last spring, with the onset of warmer weather, dysfunctional systems and communicable diseases on the rise, USAID worked with partners to establish an early warning system for communicable diseases that require early detection and fast response to prevent devastating consequences.
Sadly, women and children often fare the worst in war. In Syria, gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious concern in the growing crisis. USAID medical support includes services for GBV survivors through women's health centers, mobile clinics, and outreach teams that provide health and psychosocial services to women who desperately need it. Home-based support is provided to vulnerable women and children living on the front lines and unable to travel for care. And we work with our partners to find often simple but life-changing solutions, such as supporting all-purpose women's washing and gathering spaces in camps for the internally displaced.
I also want to make a special note of the humanitarian heroes working on the front lines of this effort, especially the health workers who continue their efforts despite health facilities being targeted. Doctors, nurses, and volunteer health workers risk their lives daily to save others. Just last week, we heard reports of a health facility near Aleppo that was bombed, killing 11 health workers and patients. Unfortunately, these reports are all too common in this brutal crisis. We continue to provide support that ensures stipends, bandages, gauze, medicines, and training, but the Syrian health workers are providing the constant supply of courage.
Food Assistance
The United States is the largest donor of emergency food assistance to those affected by the Syrian crisis, including those who have fled to neighboring countries. Through the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and NGOs, U.S. food assistance currently helps feed three million people inside Syria and more than one million refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt each month. Inside Syria, this emergency assistance provides a lifeline for the most vulnerable in areas where access is most constrained by insecurity. And through our Emergency Food Security Program, USAID is able to deliver food assistance rapidly through a variety of flexible mechanisms—including local and regional purchase and voucher programs—that allow us to efficiently and effectively meet the food needs of Syrian refugees in the neighboring countries.
As civil war disrupts everyday life, USAID is working to address daily needs and to stay flexible. Since January, USAID has supported delivery of approximately 18,000 metric tons of food by NGOs to conflict-affected Syrian families not reached by WFP in Aleppo governorate, feeding over a quarter of a million people on a daily basis. In late August, as more than 44,000 Syrian refugees crossed into the Kurdish region of northern Iraq in a single week, 15 metric tons of special nutritional bars from USAID were airlifted in on the first WFP-chartered relief flight.
Relief Supplies
Many Syrian families left home with nothing but the clothes on their backs. On my recent trip to Beirut, I met with a group of women who had terrible stories of grabbing what little they could as bombs tore apart their homes and villages. Many of them spent weeks or months in different villages and cities before finally crossing the border.
Our assistance provides basic supplies especially critical for those who are displaced and seeking refuge, often in abandoned buildings and schools. Clothing, kitchen sets, blankets, mattresses, and bedding provide a lifeline. Last spring, as summer approached and temperatures rose, we focused on providing clean water, improving sanitation, and stepping up hygiene education and supplies to thwart the spread of waterborne disease. Last winter, we provided blankets, heaters, and warm clothes to the displaced as well as host families. With many more now in need, we—along with the international community—are now designing winterization kits and coordinating distribution plans to quickly deliver supplies to families in need before winter sets in.
Key Challenges
Humanitarian assistance faces three substantial challenges: lack of access, rising insecurity, and the mounting need for more resources.
The single-greatest factor limiting humanitarian aid remains the ongoing, intensifying conflict, which continues to prevent safe and secure access for aid workers and aid organizations. With the international community, we are working to reach all those in need in Syria, but there are areas we are unable to access or access consistently. At every opportunity, we continue to push for greater humanitarian access, including access across borders to reach the most vulnerable groups of Syrians.
In recent months, we have seen breakthroughs in the delivery of assistance across battle lines. Through delicate negotiations with the Syrian Government and opposition factions, and with the critical partnership of the Syrian Coalition, approximately 30 U.N.-sponsored convoys have reached displaced Syrians through cross-line operations. These efforts must continue, but they are logistically complicated and increasingly dangerous, with multiple checkpoints, rising criminality, and increasing numbers of armed militias. In July, the U.N. documented a cross-line trip from Damascus to Aleppo that would normally take three hours and instead took three days to pass through the 50 or so checkpoints now along the route.
As a result, less aid is reaching hard-hit areas, and for the first time, we are starting to see an increased number of children displaying signs of acute malnutrition. This further underscores the need for direct, cross-border delivery if we are to reach those in need more quickly.
Security remains a constant concern, and humanitarian aid workers continue to be targeted for detainments and killing. Our top priority is providing life-saving aid, so we must provide it in a way that protects both recipients and the courageous aid workers who provide it. Further endangering aid workers would mean undermining the international humanitarian effort itself.
Threats and attacks on medical workers and clinics remain especially prevalent, and some medical facilities have been destroyed completely. A recently released report by the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Syria also cites a string of systematic attacks on hospitals and medical staff. In the last year, on one of our NGO partner's medical teams alone, 37 medical staff have been killed, 21 have been injured, and 13 have been arrested or are missing. Despite these risks, aid workers continue their heroic, life-saving work every day.
The profound security concerns in Syria mean that most of our assistance is provided without branding. We brand U.S. assistance when and where possible and continue to work to find ways that we can safely inform the Syrian people that the United States is responding as the leading donor and the largest, most proactive provider of humanitarian assistance. In April 2013, USAID began providing heavy-duty plastic sheeting branded with the USAID logo to internally displaced persons in spontaneous camps in northern Syria. To date, USAID-branded sheeting has been distributed in Atmeh, Bab Al Hawa, Karama, and Qah camps.
Meanwhile, we are amplifying our message of solidarity and support through official visits to the region with intense media engagement targeting Syrians inside Syria, as well as neighboring populations affected by the crisis.
The current U.N. humanitarian appeals for Syria total the largest ever in the history of U.N. appeals and comprise nearly half of all the U.N.'s current global appeal. Neighboring countries are already staggering under the rising costs of hosting more than two millions refugees, and traditional donors have all given generously, led by the United States. Never before has it been so important for all countries to step forward in support of the people of Syria. As we look at a protracted regional crisis, it is imperative to see this as truly an international crisis with help required from all quarters. A recent U.N. report estimates that Syria's development indices have been rolled back 35 years because of this crisis. Even if the conflict were to end tomorrow, all expectations are of a recovery that will take a decade or longer.
This week, the United States joined fellow donors in Stockholm to discuss the staggering costs of this crisis, chart a clear and coordinated path to meet a rapidly growing set of needs, and determine how to ensure the rest of the world's humanitarian crises are not forgotten. An important development is the idea of a comprehensive platform to more effectively coordinate development funds with humanitarian resources in supporting neighboring countries. With strong support from the host governments, efforts are underway to map where shared investment in critically stressed infrastructure can benefit refugee populations as well as hosting communities. Consolidating and coordinating our resources will ensure our efforts are more sustainable and serve to benefit long-term stability and economic development in these countries.
Host Communities
The United States has already moved to direct key contingency and development programs in support of stressed host communities. These efforts were a key focus of my recent travel to Jordan and Lebanon, where in some cases Syrian refugees now outnumber the Jordanian or Lebanese people in villages, and vital resources like water are already scarce. In both countries, we see that the poorest communities clearly overlap with the greatest concentration of refugees. Tensions between locals and refugees over resources is a real threat to stability in both countries, so we are paying close attention to key infrastructure, health, and education programming and ramping up efforts to help ensure delivery of essential services at the local level so host communities directly benefit from our assistance.
While in Jordan, I visited Mafraq, an area in the north where many refugees are now living outside Za'atri camp. I met with leaders of community-based organizations running water management programs made possible by USAID's Complex Crises Fund (CCF). These programs not only help families to access clean water themselves but also to improve water use efficiency, meaning they can provide water for their livestock and sustain their livelihoods. Domestic water supply in Jordan is among the lowest in the world, barely meeting basic household needs for sanitation, cooking, and cleaning. The CCF program supports community-based organizations in 12 governorates throughout Jordan in efforts to enhance water catchment, preservation, and infrastructure. It is helping the country to cope.
More recently, USAID launched a $21 million Community Engagement Project in Jordan that works closely with communities to identify their most pressing challenges and shape meaningful solutions. The program just issued its first set of 29 grants to address growing community needs and basic services: school infrastructure, public parks preservation, lighting, medical equipment, and youth clubs.
In Lebanon, where an estimated one fifth of the population is now Syrian refugees and the spillover effects of the crisis may be the most acute, USAID is similarly focused on water and education as well as a value-chain development program to advance agriculture in heavily affected areas like the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon's northeast. With approximately 250,000 Syrian refugees of school age currently in Lebanon and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) predicting this number could climb to 550,000 by the end of the year, USAID's $75 million education program is essential to help meet growing needs of the most vulnerable.
Humanitarian assistance will not end the bloodshed in Syria. Yet it is saving lives and helping alleviate the very real pressures this protracted conflict has put on the lives of everyday people. As we continue to work with the international community toward a political solution, the United States remains fully committed to a strong and flexible humanitarian response—and to coordinating closely with our international development partners—to help the Syrian people and Syria's neighbors endure this crisis. And, we must continue to press for greater access and security for aid workers. We continue to be deeply appreciative of Congressional support to provide the resources that makes our humanitarian assistance work possible in the region.
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your questions.
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I have been officially curly girl since Jan 2009 and my hair is not impressing me! Its not growing, the ends keeps spliting and its dry! Im not sure this is the right method for me! Anyone else feel this way?
I started CG back in March, but now in May I'm throwing in the towel. I make only sixty bucks a week and I just can't afford all the trial and error, plus it seems like CG approved products are hard to find and too expensive when I find them. My hair also hasn't been as soft, and I've always associated my hair being soft with it being moisturized. It's just been dry.
I wanted to go until the end of summer, but I just can't. My hair is too dry and my wallet just can't handle it. I'm going back to my regular products tomorrow. Besides, even before I was using CG products, I was still following the technique.
There are CG products I like--the Shea Moisture shampoo is really nice on my hair so far, so I'm going to keep using it once a week and clarify with a sulfate shampoo once a month when I DC. Otherwise I'm going back to my other products, and wait until I have more money before I go CG again.
You don't have to have a lot of money for it. If its working for you, you can get CG friendly products and spend less than ten dollars. Suave Natural, Tresemme Naturals, LA Looks gels... Those things work for me and cost hardly anything!
I'm a modified cg because I know my hair won't react well to only 'washing' (in my opinion is not cleaning) with conditioner. While my hair maybe moisturized, it won't be clean. My shampoo has a gentle cleanser & my hair is soft. But my hair is cheap. It likes a water spritz, 3-in 1 shampoo/conditioner/de-tangle, coconut oil for my scalp/sealer, & twist & lock gel. All of these things are cheap. My hair & I love it.
Wow. And it does a 2 fold job: cleans & condition? Does it have a gentle cleanser in it? I'm anxious to try the Shea moisture line because I do believe the have a cleansing co wash.
You are right & also I've heard most beauticians day that conditioners weren't designed to cleanse the hair. Only moisturize.


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Ricky Rubio has reached an agreement with Minnesota to join the Timberwolves next season, league sources tell Y!
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There was a Tuesday deadline to sign under rookie scale of current CBA, and no announcement's expected until after Rubio's Euro playoffs end
It's unclear whether Rubio signed agreement on Tuesday, or merely promised to exercise his Spanish buyout on July 1 and then sign with Minny
Nevertheless, RIcky Rubio has committed to joining the NBA and playing for Minnesota in the 2011-'12 season, sources tell Y!
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Breaking: A source tells me Wolves have secured deal with Ricky Rubio to join team next season.
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Wow and they get him on the rookie scale that greats news for Twolves fans. I am surprised he wouldnt of waited one more year and sign for more money.


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Lewis Hamilton has hit back at the critics who have already labelled the latest version of Formula One as boring.
Just two races into the new campaign, and with Mercedes winning both the Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix at a canter, the sport's naysayers have been lining up to take pot-shots.
The advent of new technology in the form of the 1.6-litre V6 turbo-charged power units has shaken up the grid to some extent, with Red Bull on the back foot after winning the last four world titles.
Apparently, F1's latest crisis is to lead to talks between supremo Bernie Ecclestone, Ferrari's president Luca Di Montezemolo and FIA president Jean Todt in Bahrain this weekend ahead of Sunday's race.
Ecclestone and Di Montezemolo now have ammunition from the all-important fans following a poll conducted on Ferrari's website, with over 50,000 expressing an opinion.
The results have delivered an overwhelmingly negative reaction, with 83 per cent disappointed with the new format, dismissing it mainly because of the drivers being forced to lift off to save fuel.
In addition, the fans are against the quieter noise of the new power units, whilst they are also confused by rules they claim are now too complicated.
Ferrari claim the 'no' vote increased dramatically after the race in Malaysia, with the most vociferous in their opinions being those from Italy, Britain, France and Australia.
Yet Hamilton, who triumphed in Malaysia, said: "I think given the nature of the sport, Di Montezemolo didn't say a thing when Michael (Schumacher) won those five world championships (in a row from 2000-2004).
"It's the same when McLaren won all their championships that they didn't say anything, and the same with Red Bull when they won, they weren't saying anything.
"It changes every year. Someone else gets in the lead and they'll say something. It's the nature of the game."
Hamilton appreciates F1 may lack the excitement of other motor sport series, but then it has often been that way given the high levels of technology involved.
"Of course, on one hand, you want to be winning races, getting pole positions, but as a Formula One fan and a racing fan, the great races are in GP2 and go-karts," assessed Hamilton.
"Go-karts are the best races to watch because you get to see such natural talent, with everyone in the same karts and with similar engines.
"You get to watch a train go round, with overtaking from corner to corner, and that is the greatest racing to watch. MotoGP is pretty good as well actually.
"But Formula One is different. It has different technology, is a different competition.
"We're in a period of time when technology is everything, and the fact Mercedes have developed better technology than everyone, have generally done a better job this year.
"Red Bull have previously had the best car overall, but it looks like it may change this year and that's a positive.
"Of course, if you watch Formula One you want to see overtaking, and every year they are trying to do that, like they took downforce away for instance.
"It needs some time before you judge this season."
Sergio Perez on Thursday suggested F1 was "boring" after he watched the race in Malaysia from Force India's paddock building following a gearbox failure on his car prior to the start.
The Mexican claims it has now become difficult to follow another car given the level of sliding around due to the lack of downforce and on degrading tyres, with his main gripe being the lack of pace.
The latter point is double world champion Fernando Alonso's biggest bugbear as he said: "It is still exciting because at the end of the day you are competing against the others.
"That is the DNA of the driver, the competition. If we drive go-karts we enjoy that even though we are driving at 50 kilometres per hour with very hard tyres and sliding everywhere.
"So it is not a problem of excitement, it is just the cars are too slow.
"The fastest lap in Malaysia was the one minute 34.8 seconds from (Sebastian) Vettel a few years ago, yet Hamilton did a one minute 43, so that's nine seconds.
"Behind the wheel, when you drive nine seconds slower, you don't enjoy it as much as driving a fast car."


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Put A Ring On It is a unique and upscale Bridal Affair for Brides that want to have fun while looking for their perfect wedding vendors. Come Stroll the pink carpet entrance and be treated like a Princess while meeting some of the top wedding professionals in Nashville. This amazing event is a great opportunity for area Brides & Grooms to interview Photographers, Florists, Wedding Planners, and Caters and learn about New Wedding Sites. Your Wedding Plans will be set and ready to go all in one afternoon. Come prepared to book services, bring your checkbook, credit or debit card to put deposits on One Day Only Specials you will not want to miss. Your receipts serve as your tickets and they may be taken Via Mobile Device, I-Pad or Kindle.
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OK– we introduced our new line of POLYWOOD recycled plastic outdoor patio furniture this Spring. Unlike our solid wood furniture, POLYWOOD furniture is shipped in a box via UPS and it must be assembled by our customers.
Several customers have asked how difficult it is to assemble the POLYWOOD pieces and we wanted to respond to that. It's actually pretty easy but we didn't want to put people to sleep with a boring show of Ken with a screw gun traipsing through the step-by-step instructions.
So we decided to buy an Adirondack chair for each staff member and have a race to see who could assemble their chair the fastest. We filmed it and are hoping it will at least be a mildly amusing way to convey the basics of assembling POLYWOOD furniture. Check it out for me. It's definitely a goofy video, but the truth is… we get that way sometimes. OUR FUNNY POLYWOOD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO.
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'Darcy Regier may have us believe that hockey fans in Buffalo need to be educated. But here's some simple math, when your team is third from the bottom in scoring it's not the goaltenders fault. Please stop using Biron as a scapegoat for the rest of the organization's incredible futility.'
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There are different correct answers to that question. First of all discs of the same mold, plastic and weight vary in flight from each other. Then there is the matter does it flip for you and doesn't a disc flip for someone else and what explains the differences. You need discs that both flip and don't. What you need the information about a certain disc generally not flipping for is to determine if there are problems in your form. Once you know for sure that you have a problem somewhere you can start to hunt what it is. And when you identify the problem finding the cure may be as simple as asking for advice here. So which discs do you flip and suspect that they shouldn't?
If you asked about which discs you need to hyzer flip you can find out by going to a field to throw them at different power levels flat and observing the flight. Your power also means a lot so how far do you throw on a low line drive and at which altitude you are?


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Pomona voters can learn about the candidates running for mayor and City Council districts 1, 4 and 6 by visiting the Daily Bulletin website.
Go to http://bit.ly/Tao2qB for brief biographies of the candidates.
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Here is a good lesson about Indoensian culture.
( if you are not interested, that's fine with me )
If an older man calls a girl (or woman) "my daughter" and in fact he's not related to the girl at all, it shows an expression of friendliness. And usually the girls will call herself by her name instead of saying I.
Here is an example :
Bambang : Dear, uncle wants to get to the post office. Could you please tell uncle the way?
Dixie : Oh sure .... First .... then ... and so on.
Bambang : Thank you dear. Btw, what's your name dear?
Dixie : My name is Dixie, uncle.
Bambang : Can Dixie drop uncle there please?
Dixie : Sorry uncle. Dixie is in a hurry.
Bambang uses uncle instead of I.
Dixie uses her name instead of I.
They try to minimise the word "you" or"I"
"You" or "I" sounds impolite when we speak to the younger or older ones.
Next time, uncle Bambang will give Dixie some lessons about Indonesian culture. (if Dixie wants)
Dear Dixie.
There are many cases here on some people who have studied/stayed abroad for a long time and then they come back to Indonesia. They sound impolite or even arrogant because they have been contaminated by English expression. And usually they need some time to re-adapt themselves to the manner of Indonesian language.
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Free sex is fine with me.
There is nothing wrong with free sex as long as the opposite party is not your family member or your pets.
Condom or no condom that is a matter of choice, the society is hard to raise you and please do not add more burden to it with your f***! Clean your mess!
Oh dear Nanning, you are so incredible.
Having sex with pets. Wooooow !!!
How do you feel about that?
Much more ehhhhemmmmm?
I have some dogs, cats, ducks, ants, bees, flies, horses, etc.
Interested ?
If the answer is yes, then psyhologically speaking, you are suuffering from a mental disorder called "sexual deviation"
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Get an overview of this hotelFull business facilities by the airport
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Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.
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Popular property highlights
Close to airport
Located 200 metres from the Arabian seafront in Mumbai's popular suburban Bandra district, this modern hotel is situated within 12 km (7.5 miles) of both the international and domestic airports.
Full business facilities
Business facilities include a 24-hour business centre, five small meeting rooms, and four large meeting rooms; recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, full-service health club, and spa treatment rooms.
Wireless Internet access
The 493 guestrooms are situated around the L-shaped hotel to offer panoramic views across the Arabian Sea. All have free wireless Internet access and are decorated in a contemporary style with marble bathrooms.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Recreational facilities are available on the second floor of the hotel and include a 24-hour fitness center with cardiovascular equipment and weights, and an on-site instructor. Adjacent is the The Spa health club offering a separate male and female sauna, aromatherapy steam rooms, manicure and pedicure, and a range of pampering massages and body scrubs. (Advanced reservation is required for massages and spa treatments.) Other amenities include a hair and beauty salon, 24-hour laundry service, a gift shop, and a Louis Vuitton store cabinet (orders are shipped in from a store in neighboring Taj hotel). Onsite dining options include 4 restaurants and 2 bars.
Complimentary, secure valet parking is available in the basement of the hotel and is available for guest and business visitor use. An airport shuttle (surcharge) is also available upon request.
Business facilities include a 24-hour business center, 11 small and large meeting rooms, a pre-function area, 5,109 sq. feet (475 sq. meters) of meeting facilities, computer station, technology support staff, and a poolside lawn with separate entrance that fits 1,500 people.
Business center: Open 24 hours daily, the business center houses five small meeting rooms and offers secretarial services, individual workstations, and video conferencing and Webcast facilities; laptop and cell phone rental is also available and secretarial and translation services can be provided on request.
Internet access: Wireless Internet access is free in public areas.
Conference/function rooms: On the lower level are four large meeting rooms seating 20 to 200 people. Equipped with audiovisual equipment including microphones and demonstration boards, the rooms can be arranged in different seating styles including U-shaped, rectangle, theater style, and classroom. All meeting rooms have wireless Internet points, and access to pre-function areas. Elaborately decorated in dark heavy wood with red and cream furnishings, the ballroom has a ceiling height of 16 feet. At 6,890 sq. feet (640 sq. meters), it also has a separate pre-function area and outdoor entrance, and opens up onto the poolside area with green lawns and an undisturbed view of the sea.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- 24-hour health club
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Computer station
- Free WiFi
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Total number of rooms - 493
- Laundry facilities
- Number of floors - 14
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 5
- Multilingual staff
- Free valet parking
- Garden
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of restaurants - 4
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 55005
- Pool sun loungers
- Free self parking
- Conference space size (meters) - 5110
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Year Built 1999
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Bidet
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cable TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Masala Bay - Indian cuisine, both traditional and modern, is served in a colourful contemporary surroundings attached to a separate lounge area. The interactive kitchen adds a theatrical touch and allows guests to converse with chefs while dishes are being prepared. A private dining room is also available (surcharge).
Ming Yang - Serving authentic Sichuan cuisine and a selection of fine wines in a minimalist-style setting with dark wood and Oriental prints, the split-level layout of Ming Yang allows for panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Portuguese Fort, and includes secluded bays for semi-private dining.
Vista - 24-hour coffee shop, serving an international selection of à la carte and buffet dishes for breakfast, in a bright setting.
Atrium Lounge - Serves coffees, teas, and cocktails. Intimate ambience and attentive yet discreet service. Live music includes performances by a pianist and the jazz band from 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM everyday except Mondays.
Nearby Things to Do
The glass-walled fitness centre is open for 24 hours and houses cardiovascular equipment, including treadmills, bicycles, stepping machines, and rowing machines in the right side of the centre. The left side incorporates strength training machines, free weights, a punch bag, and a multigym. Outside the fitness centre is a 20-metre outdoor pool, which ranges from 1 to 1.5 metres (4 to 5 feet) in depth and is decorated with an ornate rock fountain at the shallow end of the pool. A lifeguard is in attendance during open hours and a small poolside bar, Tropics, serves refreshments during the day.
The Spa health club features body and facial treatments, body scrubs, body wraps, manicure and pedicure, massages. (Advanced reservation is required for massages and spa treatments).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Spa Services
The Spa is part of the health club and houses three treatment rooms for massages and scrubs: three for men and two for women, as well as separate sauna and steam rooms.. Massages available include aromatherapy, reflexology, and traditional Swedish. Exfoliating scrub treatments available include seasalt, apple seed, and lavender.
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Steam room in spa
- Thai massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Number of treatment rooms 5
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee
- Pool access
- Health club access
- Fitness center access
- Newspaper
- In-room safe
- In-room bottled water
- Valet parking
- Parking
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: INR 1125 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: INR 2453 per vehicle (one-way)
- Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500 per night
Hotel Name
- Lands End Taj
- Taj End
- Taj Lands
- Taj Lands End
- Taj Lands End Hotel
- Taj Lands End Hotel Mumbai
- Taj Lands End Mumbai
- Taj Lands End Hotel Mumbai (Bombay)
- Taj Lands End Mumbai Hotel
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Parsons Mirror Console
- Overview
Visionary design. Part of our popular Parsons Collection, the Parsons Mirror Console's square legs are the same thickness as its top, an exacting equation of modern design. With two hidden drawers, it works equally well as a dining room buffet, entryway table or media console.
- 54"w x 18"d x 30"h.
- Engineered wood; glass mirror cladding.
- Features two hidden drawers on each side; drawers close flush.
- Imported.
- Online/catalog only.
- Details + Dimensions
- Overall product dimensions: 54"w x 18"d x 30"h.
- Interior drawer dimension on each side of unit: 15.75"w x 8"d x 1.25"h.
- Distance between legs (front to back): 12".
- Distance between legs (side to side): 48".
- Clearance under console: 27".
- Make sure it fits! See our guide on measuring for delivery.
- Number of boxes: 1.
- Shipping package: 58.5"w x 37"d x 5.75"h.
- Packaged weight: 72.1 lbs.
Minimal assembly.
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Hardware may loosen over time. Periodically check that all connections are tight. To protect the finish, avoid use of chemicals and household cleaners.
- Shipping + Return Info
- Most purchases are shipped from our Distribution Center by UPS, arriving in 4-5 business days.
- Quick Ship fabric items receive delivery in 2 - 4 weeks.
- Special order fabric (SPO) items receive delivery in 8 -10 weeks.
- For our guide to measuring for delivery click here.
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping options. Please note, some furniture, rugs and other large items that are bulky or heavy items have a delivery surcharge listed in parentheses ($) after the item price. These delivery surcharges are in addition to the standard delivery shipping charges. View Shipping Rates and Options
We happily accept returns on stocked items within the time frames listed below. Products designated as special order (SPO) cannot be canceled or returned. All items on our website and in-store are considered 'stocked' unless expressly identified as 'special order' instead. Prior purchases are not eligible for price adjustments. Please familiarize yourself with our returns policy before placing your order.
Stocked Items: If you are dissatisfied with your purchase of a stocked item, you must exchange or return it within the following time frames for a full refund of the merchandise cost (delivery fees are non-refundable). Outside these time frames, we will replace or refund your purchase against manufacturer's defects ONLY. Please note that we cannot accept returns on gift cards or items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price ending in .99 or .97.
- Quick Ship upholstery items must be returned within 7 days of the order receipt date.
- All other stocked products must be returned within 30 days of the order receipt date.
Special Order Items (SPO): Because they're custom made to your specifications, special order items may not be canceled or returned and are exchangeable against manufacturer's defects ONLY. SPO includes special order upholstery items, monogrammed/personalized items, special order rugs, one-of-a kind rugs and any products being shipped directly from a third-party vendor. Any special order items will be flagged as 'special order' in your shopping cart. NEW JERSEY CUSTOMERS: Special-order upholstered furniture returns are subject to applicable state law and are non-returnable after 24 hours of delivery.
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THE future of the Abergavenny Tourist Information Centre has been secured.
The centre, which was based in a building next to the bus station for 23 years until its closure on Saturday, will re-open a short distance away in the Tithe Barn, Monk Street.
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, which ran the centre with Monmouthshire county council, approved the closure in February, as part of efforts to save £650,000 in two years. The council contributes £35,000 a year towards the service on top of utilities and maintenance but could not make up the shortfall.
The authority held talks with Abergavenny Town Council, St Mary's Priory Development Trust and Monmouthshire Council to find an alternative.
The town council agreed to contribute £11,500 towards the service for this year and The Priory House Company, offered the use of space in The Tithe Barn, next to St Mary's Priory Church.
A spokesman for Monmouthshire council said: "The service is reopening in time for the Spring Bank Holiday on May 24. It will operate throughout the summer from the Tithe Barn."
Julian Atkins, director of countryside and land management for Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, confirmed the service will move into the Tithe Barn 'as soon as possible'.
He said: "We think the Tithe Barn will provide the ideal venue for the Tourist Information Centre."
At a Chepstow town council meeting last month, deputy leader of Monmouthshire council Cllr Bob Greenland said further cuts to the authority might make operating Chepstow's TIC unviable and that it might need to be devolved to other organisations.
The council has proposed April until October opening hours are cut to five a day Monday to Friday, and seven on Saturdays and Sundays.


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Movies That Take Place in One Night
What Happened? Movies That Take Place Over One Crazy Night
What Happened? Movies That Take Place Over One Crazy Night
21 and Over, which is now playing in theaters, is the latest film to showcase an evening gone awry. Having a movie take place over one night may sound restricting, but it's a mechanism that's made for some amazing movies, starting with 1973's American Graffiti and heading all the way through to last year's sleeper hit Project X. Before you head out to see 21 and Over, take a minute to appreciate some of the wild and crazy nights that have come before it.
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Mystery surrounds the death of a "lovely" father-of-two whose body was found at his home after police received a call for concern.
Jason Willcocks, 35, of Warrenside, Braintree, had been dead for several days before being discovered on July 17.
It was heard at Mr Willcocks's inquest opening that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death but it remains unclear how he died.
Friends of Mr Willcocks described him as being "willing to do anything for anyone".
For the full story, see this week's Braintree and Witham Times.


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FLOODING is not a rare occurrence in Herefordshire, however one Winforton resident has been left "flabbergasted" by a local lane which has remained under water since last November.
Despite the UK enjoying its hottest July since 1910 Bakers Lane is still impassable - and has been for 10 months.
Balfour Beatty has already highlighted the road in its county-wide drainage review.
However David Wynton, an asset team leader at the county's road maintenance firm, said that the work had been put off until the water level dropped.
Winforton resident Ian Smith said: "I'm absolutely flabbergasted that in the middle of August we are still been subjected to flooded roads in our area.
"It is now mid-summer and the road remains closed preventing the local community and any tourist visitors access to river walks that Herefordshire prides itself on."
Bakers Lane is located between Letton and Whitney-on-Wye, and was a once-popular route for fisherman to access the Wye.
However its riverside location also places the road in the middle of a floodplain, making it difficult for water to drain away.
The result, said Mr Smith, is that its ditches are now full of contaminated standing water, causing locals concern over their dogs.
However Balfour Beatty has a plan.
Mr Wynton said: "We are currently carrying out work to remove flood water from the lane, filling the hollows in the lane carriageway and re-profiling the lane.
"This will ensure that rainwater will run to the ditches at the edge of the carriageway, so that the lane will be passable by pedestrians after heavy rainfall."
A team will also work with one of local landowners to clear a nearby brook once his corn crop is harvested.
Currently the combination of permanent flooding and 22 potholes means that only the more hardy 4x4 vehicles dare tackle the route, listed as the U90627.
The work at Bakers Lane is scheduled to continue ahead of the Autumn rain, and Balfour Beatty will target similar areas of longstanding drainage across the county as part of this years' drainage programme.


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We all know about the 1m OB relief perpendicular to the line rule. What about this scenario:
The fence along OB is leaning inwards, over the IB area, due to age, foliage, whatever. If your disc ends up under the leaning section of the fence, 1m relief could still make for a near-impossible stance for your next throw.
Imagine the scenario at the extreme, with the fence leaning over so far it is nearly parallel with the ground. If the TD made no provisions about this situation, I suppose you would have to either stand on the fence or take an unplayable lie?
After writing this out it seems like a stupid point to even discuss, but when I was on the course eating dirt under the fence it seemed like a valid issue.


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Ph1 Marinol Interaction Study - Part 2 - 1
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This study will examine the effects of oral dronabinol tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on withdrawal symptoms in marijuana dependent volunteers, and evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and cardiovascular effects of the combination of oral dronabinol and smoked marijuana to determine if there are potential significant drug interactions before conducting outpatient studies.
|Marijuana Dependence
|Drug: Placebo Drug: Dronabinol
|Phase 1
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|Allocation: Randomized
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|Phase 1, Pilot Study to Examine the Cardiovascular Effects of Smoked Marijuana, Interactions With Oral Dronabinol, and Effects of Dronabinol on Withdrawal in Marijuana Dependent Volunteers
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- Number of Participants That Experience Cardiovascular Effects of Smoked Marijuana or Has Any Other Combination Side Effects. [ Time Frame: Day 9 and 10 ]Does dronabinol (when given during smoking of a marijuana cigarette) show changes in the number of participants that experience cardiovascular effects of smoked marijuana or has any other combination side effects.
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|October 2006
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Didnt Larry Bird once decide we werent the right program for him. Guess Larry was soft too
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Didnt Larry Bird once decide we werent the right program for him. Guess Larry was soft too
I guess Larry Bird was soft then.....
That notion is total BS IMO. He isn't quitting basketball he is moving closer to home and playing. Being homesick in no way makes the kid soft. He isnt wasting a huge opportunity he isn't happy.
EDIT: MARIO beat me to it!
Rats leaving a sinking ship is what comes to mind.
I don't want IU to lose but they need to get rid of Crean. I want a real coach that can speak coherently and not just in drawn out platitudes.
Man, this is the biggest indictment of Crean yet. I remember you steadfastly and passionately defending him against any barb tossed his way in the past.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
Why commit to IU then?
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
I'm not saying being homesick while at college out of state is soft. That's to be expected. I'm saying its soft to leave in the middle of the damn season because of homesickness. I understand that sometimes players don't fit in or don't like the school as much as they thought they would and etc...but you can at least wait till the year is over to transfer.
So you are saying Bird is soft. Mkay just checking
Yeah, I can relate to feeling homesick while in college, but leaving your teammates 24 hours before the Big Ten opener is a dick move, IMO. I never had any thoughts of quitting or transferring when I was in school, but I can almost guarantee my parents would have made me wait until spring before doing anything. Heck, my roommate freshman year wanted out by October, and his parents made him suck it up and stay there until May.
I can't remember where, but I know I read somewhere that Bird was hazed pretty badly as a freshman and the guys who did it went too far. It's one thing to be homesick when you're on your own for the first time, but getting picked on probably made it a lot worse.
I don't know the whole story behind the bird transfer as that was before my time. But if he transferred solely because of homesickness in the middle of the season, then yeah that's soft. I'm not saying his whole career was soft, because obviously he accomplished a lot. Maybe him transferring was the right move, but I still think abandoning your teammates in the middle of the season because your home sick is a ******** move. And very very soft.
I also question Creans ability as a coach...he had to know this was going on...he should have done everything in his power to try to fix the situation...I think us not having many upperclassmen hurts too.,.because they coulda took Fischer under their wings.
And we don't know the whole story. For all we know theirs a family crisis. Or something similar is happening to Fischer.
Yeah, you can thank Kent Benson for Bird not being a Hoosier. So the story goes anyway.
Just hope he Fischer doesn't land on another B1G team (Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, etc). Doesn't a guy at least have a few friends on the team?
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata
This is like the complete opposite feeling I have watching the Pacers: As I post this, IU is up 64-63 and I have absolutely no confidence that they will win this game.
Crean is putting on an absolute clinic on how not to coach. Had two timeouts and the final possession at the end of regulation--didn't call a timeout to draw up a play. Left Vonleh out with <3 minutes left in regulation. Took Vonleh out in overtime. I'm done with him. **** you Crean.
I have no idea why Noah is not in the game. Noah has been a force today plays so much harder than the other Indiana bigs.
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what the hell is Robinson doing? Jeez IU has such bad decision making from their wings.
Terrible execution down the stretch this one will hurt come March.
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**** Tom Crean, he needs to go.
The officials called a jump ball when they realized Illinois had the possession arrow.
I have no clue how IU managed to stay this close with all the turnovers.
From the end of the second half until nearly the end of overtime, Indiana went 10 MINUTES OF GAME TIME without scoring a field goal. The offense is back to where it was pre-Zeller. Swing the ball around the three point line until the shot clock forces you to throw up a crappy shot.
Things just seem to being getting worse and worse with Crean. He reminds me a bit of my high school coach, who I deem to be the worst coach ever, which is sad cause I have had some terrible coaches. The way he handled the old regimes players when he took over rubbed me the wrong way. He really seemed to be looking for any reason possible to get rid of them instead of trying to work with them, and correct any behavioral/academic issues. Last years team had too much talent to not get to the final four, not getting to the Elite Eight was an utter failure. While I haven't paid as much attention to IU basketball since he took over as I did before (partially because I couldn't watch the games at college) when I have watched them, I have been thoroughly unimpressed with his coaching and the style of ball they play.
Crean's offensive philosophy = imitate BAD NBA offense (the kind no winning team ever plays).
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
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Step Brothers
Kung Fu Panda
It was good. Seemed like most animation movies you see these days.
And, does anyone else think that botox should be banned?
I saw Wall E it was OK, I guess I like movies with real people in them. My favorite part of WallE was all the fat people - enjoyed that - but the main storyline was boring
House Bunny
Not good.
Twilight- It was better than I thought. I took my 15 year old daughter and I'm sure she liked it more than I did. Not a bad way to spend time with a teenager in your life and enjoy some popcorn at 10:00 in the morning.
American Beauty
Perfect Pie
Twilight: I had no idea what this was before I went. I generally love Vampire movies and shows (trueblood, Moonlight, Dracula, Fright Night, etc., etc.)
My first moment of concern was when I went into the lobby and saw that there were litterally 45-50 teenage girls, from as low as 13 up to probably 19, standing waiting to get in.
As I set through the first half of the movie I asked my wife if there were going to be vampires in this vampire film.
I'll just say this, this felt far more like a tv show of the cw than a major motion picture.
It was not the worst film I've seen this week, that is reserved for the turd that is leatherheads, but it isn't the best either (battle of the bulge).
As long as you don't go in expecting to see vampires and understand that there will be lots and lots of teenage angst, then it's ok.
I just wasn't ready for this and felt dissapointed. But again I will say this is because I was expecting vampires to acting like, well vampires.
This was more like smallville, which btw I like, just wasn't prepared for this.
I thought it was kind of funny, of course being an old man I probably found Anna Faris more appealing than you did. I'm sure it was her acting skills.
Twilight is one of those films that you should read the books first. I've read the books, enjoyed them, and enjoyed the movie. If you would have read the books or even realized the basic premise of the movie or the target audience, then it would have been much better.
Oh, if you didn't like this, don't ever read the True Blood (Sookie Stackhouse) novels...they are pure trash...
BTW, how ARE vampires supposed to act? haha.
I enjoyed it. See the post above. The books are way better, though.
Best review.
Leatherheads, Battle of the Bulge & Twilight.
I rank them as follows
1. Battle of the Bulge
2. Twilight
3. Leatherheads
Yes, it is the same film with Fonda. As to truly horrible film? To each thier own, while certainly it is somewhat campy by today's standard and the acting is stiff. I still find it entertaining and far far better than leatherheads.
But I'm not saying it is an all time film classic, I'm just saying it was the best film I watched last week.
The t.v. show, I caught a few episodes but honestly just didn't get into it to much.
About a year ago I bought season 1 on dvd and my wife and I tried to watch it but frankly it just didn't appeal to us. We watched maybe half the season and then just gave up.
I know you are going to tell me I will smoke a turd in hell for this next statement, but here goes.
I really have never seen anything from Joss Wheden that I loved. Firefly was just ok but not great. Buffy and Angle were both "meh" in my mind.
I'm not sure what I am going to think of dollhouse.
You were to busy watching the new arby'n the chief movie.
True, however there is a new arby'n the chief.
Fight Club
It was on TV and it had been a number of years since I last watched it. Still a great movie.
Role Models
Watched a CAM version that I downloaded, was a good quality for being a CAM version. I liked the movie, there were some very funny parts and a few sets of boobies so that helped even more. Plus it had little kids swearing and being talked to like they were adults which I find funny as well. I would recommend it if you are a fan of Judd Apatow films.
Quantum of Solace
It wasn't horrible, but I no time did I care anything about what I was watching. If the person I was with at any point during the movie, said, "I'm bored, can we leave" I would have said sure why not.
It wasn't that it was bad, just completely un-involving. No characters did I care about one way or the other. The bad guy was uninteresting. Bond was boring.
Thinking back I remember very little about the movie.
I guess it just isn't my type of movie. But can they put together a plot next time.
Also watched Zodiac for the first time on DVD (did see it when it was in the theaters) I love this movie. Not sure why - it is kind of long, for the last 90 minutes there are no more killings - but I just sat mismerized watching it - even missed the start of the Pacers vs Heat game Saturday night because I wanted to see it all.
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Cool Runnings
One of my all time favorite movies. Gets better every time.
Sanka mon, whatcha smoking?
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HOUSTON - If you are still dreaming of what to do with the more than half-billion dollars you planned to win in the Powerball jackpot, a Houston powerhouse real estate agent has a few multimillion-dollar offerings for you.
"It is a wonderful home. It is on 1.5 acres. It backs up to River Oaks Country Club," agent Laura Sakowitz Sweeney said.
Sweeney gave Local 2's Dominique Sachse a tour of the magnificent home for sale for $12,950,000 on Willowick Road in River Oaks.
"We have a wonderful wine cellar. You could have a table and dine in this wine cellar. I would imagine 1,000-plus wine bottles could easily fit in this wine cellar," said Sweeney. The home also has five bedrooms, six and a half baths, fountains and a spa off the master bedroom.
The Willowick house is just one of Sweeney's multimillion-dollar listings. She represents another home for sale for $15,000,000 on Timberwilde Lane. That home comes complete with outdoor kitchen, five bedrooms and even a putting green.
Sweeney was named the No. 1 real estate agent in Houston by the Houston Business Journal based on volume sold at $78 million in 2011. She is on target for the same, if not more, in 2012.
"I was at a dinner and John Daugherty was there and I said, 'If I went to real estate school, would you hire me?' And he said, 'Yes, I would,'" said Sweeney.
Fifteen years later, she is still selling some of Houston's most exquisite homes.
"Many times they are looking for something unique, something different. Every person is looking for something different. If the price is right and people feel like they are getting value, things sell," Sweeney said.
Sweeney said the 2009 and 2010 market were the toughest years because there were fewer buyers, but she said business started out good in January of 2012 and hasn't stopped.
"All of the close-in neighborhoods that I deal in are doing very well. In my opinion, it is not really a buyer or seller's market -- it is a real stable market," added Sweeney.
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