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Ottoman Apartele Suites
尺寸65 平方米
Floor No.2
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- 欢迎宠物
- 空调
- 电视机
- 可吸烟
- 适合举办活动
- 可上锁的客房
- 毛巾
Accommodation summary
|muhsine hatun Mahellesi, Samsa sokak, no:, 34122 istanbul, 土耳其
Here at Ottoman Apartele Suites, our #1 goal is to serve you through our 6 spacious suite apartments which are very close to central neighborhoods of Istanbul. Our suites are just steps away from the most famous and visited tourist attractions throughout Istanbul. Our suites are between 5-10 minutes away from and Grand Bazaar and 15 minutes away from Blue mosque and Highia Sophia area by walking.
The adventure you will have here is all up to you, but we will make sure you rest comfortably as you enjoy your trip. You can either enjoy the never-ending nightlife of Istanbul, or discover the amazing history of the Old City.
住宿规定We just want you and your party to fully enjoy the area and the beautiful scenery of the old city. One you look at the map and find all the pinpoints of various attractions nearby, you'll understand how easy it will be to enjoy yourself here with our Place.
|Weekly rate for up to 4 guests
|2 年
|Check-in before
Rooms very, very small, the images do not show the apartment - show another apartment. Flat destroyed and not very clean. By images, you can go out on the roof and watch the panoramic view of the Bosphorus - in fact, there are laundry and shoes. Owner very nice and helpful.
Die Zimmer sind sehr, sehr klein, die Bilder zeigen nicht die Wohnung - zeigen eine andere Wohnung.Die Wohnung ist zerstört und nicht sehr sauber. Laut Bildern kann man auf dem Dach gehen und den Panoramablick des Bosporus sehen - in der Tat gibt es dort Wäsche und alte Schuhe; jemand wohnt dort. Der Besitzer war sehr nett und hilfsbereit .
Mieszkanie wyjątkowo małe, niezbyt czyste.Zdjęcia przekłamują , są chyba z innego mieszkania. Z okien widać cele więzienia i to , co sie w nich dzieje.Brak mozliwości wejscia na dach i obejrzenia panoramy Bosforu - ktoś tam mieszka i - wtedy - suszył jakieś pranie, wokół pełno stary butów. Sam właściciel bardzo miły i chetny do pomocy.
It is a wonderful accommodation if you are looking for the local atmosphere and to get to really know Istanbul. Veysel is a nice, welcoming host and he gave me a few great tips on how to elude the "tourist traps" and how to find a few very nice places to eat and taste the local flavors. The rooms are of an adequate size and the AC is perfect after a long walk in the sun through the old city. It does not have the comfort of a four star hotel, which I did not expect to, and it covers all the basics with a nice bathroom and a small kitchen where you can prepare your own coffee or even cook, if you like. In all, it has been an amazing trip into an amazing world and civilization, and this apartment situated right in the Old City of Istanbul was the perfect choice for me.
Veysel was always very helpful and did organize everything that we needed for the apartment like baby cod, cooking facilities and airport transfer.
The apartment was clean although the bathroom had some humidity smell, due to the fact that it didn't have any window.
The free wi-fi network was very helpful to organize our trip visits everyday.
The neighborhood has plenty of supermarkets and shops. Very close there was also a park to play for our little son, which he enjoyed very much.
Sadly, it was very noisy at night, which made us feel a bit uncomfortable. It was very noisy due to following reasons:
There is a prison (or police headquarters) just in front of the building and the prisoners used to scream and yell late at night to people in the street (or among them). To be waken up at night by them was really annoying.
There are some fish restaurants next to the building and there was very loud music coming from them until about 2am in the morning (every day of the week). We were lucky that our son was not very much disturbed by this but sometimes the music was so loud that we had the feeling they were playing inside the apartment.
I Really Enjoyed this Apartment , it was Clean , and in a Great Location near a very good neighborhood of a friendly local Turkish People , very close to metro and the blue mosque u can walk there easily.
The host VEYSEL is a great person he really did all he can do to welcome us and tell us about the place and was always available for any question or any help regarding the place and the movement around istanbul
i would recommend this for any visitors who want really to have a nice time in istanbul
apartment in a nice local Istanbul area amongst the locals. Amenities basic, cleaning & fresh towels could improve. All in all acceptable & nice.
Ottoman Apartele Suites is a very nice host
Très bel appartement situé à 15 min de la mosquée bleue et de l'église sainte Sophie. Très bien équipé : réfrigérateur, bouilloire, sèche cheveux, clim..
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié et le recommandons vivement pou routes les personnes qui souhaiteraient séjourner quelques jours à Istanbul!
Notre hôte à été à notre service dès notre arrivé à l'appart. Il nous a tres bien accueilli et nous a fourni une carte pour nous restituer un peu et nous a montré quelques bons plans! Veysel est resté à notre service durant tout notre séjour !
Nos gardons un très bon souvenir de nos vacances!
Wir wurden freundlich willkommen und haben einen netten Vermieter kennen gelernt.
Das Apartment war nicht so nett. Das Bad hatte doch einen aufdringlichen Schimmelgeruch und die Betten waren recht unbequem.
The apartment was in a fantastic location - adjacent to some great seafood restaurants that converge into a square, which has a great atmosphere at night - and there are beautiful views of the sunset from the terrace. Altan was friendly and really helpful. We asked him to help us find the best restaurant locally for a good price and he organised everything for us. He did everything to help us get the most out of our stay.
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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelOn St. Charles in city center, close to French Quarter
Popular property highlights
Heart of New Orleans
Centrally located, the hotel is on the St. Charles Avenue Mardi Gras parade route, 2 blocks from the French Quarter, 6 blocks from the riverfront, and close to Uptown and the Morial Convention Center.
Restaurant, pool
Guests of the InterContinental can dine at the restaurant, sip drinks in the lobby lounge or pub, use the 24-hour business center, and enjoy city views from the 15th floor health club and outdoor pool.
High-speed Internet
The InterContinental New Orleans offers 484 air-conditioned guestrooms with premium cable television and high-speed Internet access along with laptop-compatible safes, coffee/tea makers, and minibars.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
InterContinental New Orleans
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
InterContinental New Orleans has a restaurant serving regional cuisine, a casual lobby lounge, and an English-style pub. Located on the 15th floor are the health club with floor-to-ceiling windows and the outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities include concierge, wedding services, and luggage storage.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business travelers will appreciate the 24-hour business center and concierge desk. Event facilities at this 4-star hotel measure 32,487 sq feet and includes 19 meeting rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 484
- Number of floors - 14
- ATM/banking
- Valet parking (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
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Health club
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Meeting rooms 19
- Multilingual staff
- Rooftop terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Conference center
- Conference space size (meters) - 3
- Number of meeting rooms - 19
- Year Built 1984
- Number of restaurants - 2
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 32,487
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Video-game console
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Turndown service
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
The Veranda - The lobby level restaurant serves contemporary Creole, Cajun, and American cuisine including breakfast and lunch buffets. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Lobby Lounge - Lunch and dinner are served along with drinks in this casual lounge.
Pete's Pub - The English-style bar serves light fare and drinks. Open Monday-Friday from evening until late night.
24-hour room service is offered.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
- 2 per room (up to 40 lb)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 59 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 42.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
Hotel Name
- InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
- InterContinental Hotel New Orleans
- InterContinental New Orleans
- New Orleans InterContinental
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

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And has a stupid name.
Really, there's a lot we could say about this console, but I'll just bullet-point the best bits.
- It's called the XBox One. Even though it's actually the third. *sigh*
- The controller is extremely similar to the 360s, with a better D-Pad and higher Home button.
- It comes with an updated Kinect... that the console WILL NOT FUCTION WITHOUT.
- It won't be backwards compatible. With anything. 360 games, XBLA games, nothing. *facepalm*
- Playing a used game? You'll be charged a fee to do so.
In short - fail. The used games thing is perhaps the biggest kick in the teeth, and it's going to ruin this console.
EDIT: Oh, you're all talking about it in the "Whatever's On Your Mind" thread. Well, whatever.


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The BXR's interior lining is second to none. Cool and smooth to the touch and engineered to draw moisture and sweat away from your fist. The comfortable gel-padded wrist protection is secured with a wide, diagonal strap that's perfect for heavy sparring and will surely be appreciated by veterans of the sport. Outside, PunchTown uses their usual high grade, soft leather shell. For added safety, the thumb is attached to your fist via WebLock support.
PunchTown Sparring Gloves Sizing Chart
Some people prefer 14-16oz gloves for sparring to protect their sparring partner. Heavier gloves are also bigger. To get the most accurate size, for your use this PunchTown PDF sizing guide.


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Reston, Va. -- Online holiday spending reached $21.4 billion for first 32 days of the November-December shopping season, up 14% year-over-year, according to comScore.
The most recent week saw three individual days eclipse $1 billion in spending, led by Cyber Monday, which became the heaviest online spending day on record at $1.46 billion. However, growth rates softened considerably in the wake of Cyber Monday and through the weekend.
"While Cyber Monday was a high point for holiday e-commerce spending and Cyber Week saw several strong spending days, there was a clear softening in the growth rate during the back half of the week," said comScore chairman Gian Fulgoni. "It is likely that, to some extent, holiday spending was pulled forward to the Thanksgiving-Black Friday period given the heightened promotional activity around that time. And some of the softening is a natural post-Cyber Monday lull that we often experience, an effect that may be somewhat more pronounced this year given the additional shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas."
Thus far in the season, spending growth is being driven both by an increase in the number of buyers (up 9% to 128.7 million) and the average spending per buyer (up 5% to $165.90), according to the comScore research. The increase in spending per buyer is coming primarily from an increase in the number of transactions (up 4% to 2.19 per buyer) as opposed to the amount spent per transaction (up only 1% to $75.90).
"That we are seeing growth come from an increase in both the number of buyers and the average spending per buyers suggests broad-based strength in the e-commerce sector," added Fulgoni. "It reflects not only the health of the e-commerce channel as more people buy online, but also the health of the consumer who has been willing to spend more online this year than last."


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Full-figured women rely on Blue Skinny Jeans jeans as an essential part of their casual attire. There are many varieties and colors of jeans that are available for this group. If you are a plus size lady you can find jeans that are made for your specific body type whether you are tall or short, pear-shaped or well-rounded. There is a jean available that will emphasize your best attributes and camouflage your flaws. The right fitting jean is a great addition to any wardrobe.
It is important to accept the shape and size of your body, and get over the fact that you are not a size 6 or 8, before you go shopping for a pair of jeans. When you do not accept yourself, they are negative thoughts, and they will make you have a negative image about yourself. Focus on the fact that you are a healthy woman. This will make it easier to find a pair of jeans that is so you!
It depends upon the manufacturer, of course, but larger size jeans usually come in sizes 14 to 28. Size 14 in a plus size garment generally corresponds to a 16 regular. Larger size dungarees are offered with "Misses" measurements and with "Junior" measurements. The former term means that the legs are looser, the hip section is wider, and the waistband sits higher than it does in the Juniors.
Jeans in a "junior" cut fit snugly in the leg and sit low on the waist. They are rather form-fitting, and full-figured shoppers should try on both jean cuts, taking into consideration their comfort and style, as well as the look. Model the different cuts in a full-length mirror, or, better yet, a three-way mirror, so that you can evaluate the fit from a number of perspectives. Make sure you are completely satisfied in every way before you buy. There is no best cut-it is a personal choice.
Full figured women who have a "pear" shape prefer boot cut jeans. A pear shaped body can be described as being biggest in the middle section (from the lower part of the stomach to the upper thighs).
Boot cut jeans are popular because they de-emphasize the longer part of the body, which is a slimming look. Boot cut jeans generally look better with shoes with a heel or even platform shoes instead of shoes with a flat heel.
Tapered jeans usually do not look good on a plus size woman and should be avoided, unless you really want to draw attention to the least liked parts of your body. Tapered style bottoms should really be reserved for the very thin girls.
It's important to have the right garments on underneath your clothes, if you want to wear them to their best advantage.
When you wear a bra that sags, underwear that's too tight or too loose, have panty lines or are showing unattractive rolls of skin, it's time to take a careful look at yourself in the mirror.
Rule One: Toss Out all Underwear Over Two Years Old.
Ladies underwear gets old, like our skin as it ages, the elastic loses its bounce and firmness. Whilst you may get used to them, the reality is that what you wear underneath your clothes has an effect on your confidence , self esteem and simply how sexy you feel as a woman.
So, if you haven't bought anything new for a while, now may be the time to take a good look at your lingerie drawer and throw out those items that you never wear - or that you really shouldn't be wearing!
When buying new, take advantage of tummy panels and other smoothing fabrics and supports available to give you the prettiest body and smoothest shape under your clothing. Even investing in just one supporting item can be great if you choose to wear it for parties and special occasions.
Rule Two: Buy a Bra that Actually Fits!
Curvy girls with a full figure can have a love/hate relationship with their underwire. It's a necessary evil, the only thing that can properly hold the structure of our bras together, fits us best, yet it can be uncomfortable and every once in a while likes to poke out of the lining and jab you hard in the chest or ribs.
It's important to find the proper fit, know how to buy the best style for you, but it is such an individual experience that it's different for every woman, that the best advice is to go for a professional fitting.
Many department stores and others have specially trained staff who know how to size you and will help you dig through all the choices to find a selection for you to try.
It really makes a huge difference wearing the correct bra, so do yourself this favor and get it right!
Rule Three: Wear Nylons When Appropriate.
Weddings, funerals, job interviews, other formal occasions demand appropriate attire. When you need to look like a lady in every sense of the word, don't pass on the stockings. They offer terrific benefits like toning and smoothing, so your dress or pants skim nicely rather than bunch up. A neutral or darker hose color helps co-ordinate your outfit and gives the illusion of longer legs. If you buy a brand like Spanx that really lock you in place, you can also appear to have trimmer thighs and legs.
Bonus: you'll extend the life of your shoes by wearing hosiery rather than bare feet.
Rule Four: Wear Pajamas You Don't Mind the Firemen Seeing!
Sleepwear is a personal choice, and optional, too! Whether it's flannel or satin, as long you are cozy and comfortable, then by all means wear it to bed. If your bed mate doesn't object to that hideous, stained oversized tee shirt, then wear it. Just remember, lots of emergency situations can pop up at night, and you should think twice about what you wear to bed in case you ever have to rush out of it in a hurry.
Rule Five: Curvy Girls Can Be Sexy, Too.
Don't be inhibited by all the sexy lingerie the skinny chicks wear. You have a gorgeous body, with fabulous curves and soft skin.
When it comes time to show off your sultry side, plus size women have many options, including a number of designer ranges just created for plus sizes. From elegant night gowns to pretty, detailed bridal corsets right down to fantasy or Hallowe'en costumes and really racy 'for-his-eyes-only' kind of stuff... the choices are almost endless.
The joy of online lingerie shopping is that you can pick and choose without judgment, have it shipped and if you don't like it, you can usually return it to the store, within a certain period. It's worth a look, and you will thank yourself every time you look at your own reflection in the mirror.
So, don't be afraid to pick yourself a few daring and colorful styles and designs - expressing your fashion personality in your lingerie, will help you to be big, bold and daring in your life.
Go for it!
The right pair of denim jeans may be the single most important piece of clothing in your wardrobe and will without a doubt be the most versatile piece in your collection. Plus size denim lines are ever increasing and the trend focused options available in standard sizing are rapidly becoming available for the plus size community. From your favorite tee to a kimono top, your entire look can be changed without ever taking off your denim. However, what looks stylish and sexy on one woman, makes another one look frumpy or outdated. So, how do you know what's right for you? Below are some basic guidelines to follow when shopping for the perfect piece of denim.
The golden rule is: Know what thyself is workin with! If you got it flaunt it, accentuate the positives. Booty like J Lo? Mile long legs? These are the features you want to accentuate. Work with different washes and of the minute denim shapes like boot-cut and wide leg that enhance your favorite features.
What is your body style? Wide Hips, avoid the temptation of drowning yourself in relaxed fit jeans, they will only add inches where you're trying to lose them. Instead draw the eye down and balance the body with a pair of slight flare boot-cut jeans in a mid rise that's fitted throughout the hips. If you have short legs, make sure you pay attention to the length; this is one of the most important aspects when choosing a pair of jeans. Denim should be about a half of an inch above the ground when wearing heels or flats. Darker washes, with a front crease from the knee to the hem, also elongate your legs. A new option re-emerging is the higher waist trouser jean, which not only slims, but creates the illusion of mile long legs. Girls with a boyish figure or a body style considered to be rectangular will want to opt for a cut that will add the illusion of having curves, such as a mid-rise flare leg jean, where the denim is fitted through the hips and thigh, with the flare beginning above the knee.
The devil is in the details; you will want to consider different details of the jean itself. A fan of distressing and aged denim? Make sure not to go overboard. Extreme fading or jeans that appear to be destroyed may be popular with 15 year old pop tarts, but in reality can look tacky and dated. Dark denim in a crisp shape is always chic, as is a medium wash with well placed whiskering. Pay attention to pocket shape and angle. Hexagonal shapes that angle in towards the center tend to work best in creating a heart shaped booty for any body. Pockets placed slightly higher on the tush tend to make a flat booty look perkier and higher. Flap, or cargo pockets, also add some oomph to a small tush. Long pockets that pass the bottom of the tush are fantastic for shaping and lifting an ample booty. Avoid excess fading on the butt and the thighs, as they will make these areas look larger. Also pay attention to a lot of whiskering around the zipper area, which can also accentuate the hips. When considering rise, most women will be best served by a mid rise (a few inches below your belly button).
When choosing the right pair of plus size denim know your body type first and foremost, it is the basis of your search. Know which styles will work with your type and most importantly, what makes you feel fabulous.
You have prepared everything you will need for your trip - pocket money, pair of jeans, couple of plain shirts, some nice clothes to go out in, a digital camera, etc. when all of sudden your attention turns on that comfortable, soft, and ultra-sweet plus size lingerie. But should you bring it or not?
Well, it depends on the kind of trip you are heading off to. If it's a boot camp, by all means, hesitate for a second. But if it is one of those most anticipated trips - could be your honeymoon, much-awaited vacation, special visit to a close friend or relative, or a simple overnight trip getaway, count your plus size lingerie in. Yes, many would advise that you should only bring light weight things on a trip. Fortunately, most of lingerie pieces are made of soft, thin and lightweight materials that you can bring along anywhere you go.
Suppose you are going to spend your very first night with your husband in a very romantic place. Wouldn't it be nice to wear one of those lovely adorned plus size lingerie garments instead of a plain dress to complete your sultry look while having a private candlelight dinner? Put on a very dramatic eye make-up, make luscious rich lips, choose to wear a long, shiny and flower-patterned plus size gown and nice pair of stilettos, and don't forget to perfume your body with a fresh floral scent. The lingerie you chose will be just as unforgettable as the night and every time you wear your lingerie again, your husband will remember how gorgeous you looked on your honeymoon.
This tip is also true if you are going on a vacation. Surprise your partner with your very sexy plus size lingerie and he will appreciate how you planned to please him by making an effort to bring your favorite bed time outfit. If your planned trip is with your friend or close relative, I would say it is still wise to pack your plus size lingerie. To look stylish and feel great during the night time when chatting just before sleeping is the best form of bonding between close buddies, it is nice to walk around with your plus size gown and matching robe. Packing your personal plus size lingerie will save you from the hassle of buying a new piece of lingerie along the way, as you know that shopping for the perfect plus size lingerie is not as easy as picking groceries.
Living far away from the comfort of your home, even for just a few hours or days, can be very stressful. Your plus size lingerie will help relax you and loosen the stress before you sleep as you become intimate with yourself again. Women testified that wearing their favorite lingerie made them feel sexy and confident, even when away from the comfort of their own home. Even if the type of lingerie that you brought on a trip is meant to be worn under your daytime outfit, knowing that you look fabulous under your thick coat or heavy jacket reflects your beauty and self-esteem.


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Words by Mr Peter Henderson
Dressed in a printed T-shirt and a black bomber jacket, not a million miles from those shown by Givenchy this season, the young actor Mr Malachi Kirby cuts a dash as he enters the photography studio for the MR PORTER shoot. His defined features only further the sharp impression, as do his intense eyes, which flash with a steely passion and determination whenever he talks about his work. At 22 years old, Mr Kirby, a born-and-bred Londoner, is already making waves both on stage and on screen. Having been shortlisted for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards last year for his role in the critically acclaimed play Mogadishu, set in a failing London school, Mr Kirby also stars in two feature films set to be released later this year. In Offender, a crime thriller which comes out on 8 August in the UK, he plays Harry, a thoughtful prison inmate who was convicted for finding himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, while in My Brother the Devil (set for a November release), Mr Kirby portrays J-Boy, a young man who ends up falling in with the local gang. The latter feature won the World Cinema Cinematography Award at Sundance, and the Europa Cinema award for Best European Film. With a new agent in Los Angeles, an upcoming feature with Film4 and a burgeoning career as a writer too, we have a feeling that Mr Kirby's name will be one to look out for in the near future.


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Ladies and gentlemen of the internet, somebody has gone and done it. There's a blog dedicated to creating the featured burgers of the day from Bob's Burgers. If you're not familiar with the show, in each episode, a different "daily special" is written on the blackboard behind the counter as a running gag (see examples here). So far, Cole Bowden has willed 14 of the daily specials into existence on his Tumblr blog, The Bob's Burger Experiment.
Cole and his roommate Alex started the project last January after binge-watching episodes of Bob's Burgers on Netflix. Inspired by the punny burger names and a desire to cook more meals from scratch, they began their quest to create burgers starring the featured ingredients.
Cole says all of the burgers have been good so far, but some are much better than others. Some of his favorite burgers are the Foot Feta-ish Burger (a beef patty stuffed with Chevretine goat feta on a ciabatta bun smeared with mustard dressing and a dash of Sriracha) and the Bruschetta-bout it Burger (Angus beef with bruschetta and mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar on toasted french bread).
Though he's not posting recipes, the posts are a fun read, and a good source for inspiration for your next burger or A Hamburger Tuesday submission. Keep it up, Cole!
About the author: Erin Jackson is a food writer and photographer who is obsessed with discovering the best eats in San Diego. You can find all of her discoveries on her San Diego food blog EJeats.com. On Twitter, she's @ErinJax
Love hamburgers? Then you'll Like AHT on Facebook! And go follow us on Twitter while you're at it!


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Aceves not on roster, will exercise opt-out clause
SARASOTA,Fla. -- Right-handed pitcher Alfredo Aceves will not make the Orioles' roster and will exercise the opt-out clause in his contract to leave the organization, according to an industry source.
The move makes it likely Evan Meek will get the final bullpen spot, assuming there aren't any other trades or waiver-wire pickups. Zach Britton and Josh Stinson, who are both out of options, figure to make the bullpen as well.
Aceves, 31, was signed to a Minor League contract this winter and allowed five earned runs over 10 innings on 11 hits and two walks. He also had six strikeouts. The move would leave the O's with 35 players in camp.
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The end of 2012 was marked with numerous discussions about the United States' pending Fiscal Cliff issues. But another cliff may be looming that hasn't been as widely discussed: The Grain Cliff. Drought in the United States and around the world devastated grain crops in 2012. Although many worried the smaller grain harvest in 2012 would cause grain prices to increase dramatically, cereal prices have decreased approximately 2.4 percent as global demand has lessened due to stagnating economies.
The drought has continued as of mid-January 2013 and forecasts are not predicting much relief for much of the Midwest and Corn Belt areas. Little rain in October and November has damaged the winter wheat crop in Kansas and Oklahoma.
Abdolreza Abbassian, secretary of the Intergovernmental Group on Grains at the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, said he does not expect the U.S. drought to have a huge impact on global supplies of wheat yet, "but should we record another climatic shock in Russia, then we could be in trouble." He said a clearer picture will emerge in February during the Northern Hemisphere spring, when details of how much grain each of the major producers will be selling becomes available, the IRRN News reported.
Others disagree with Abbassian and suggest that the world is already in a food price crisis. U.S. corn prices have risen dramatically, which has forced countries who import U.S. corn to find cheaper alternatives from other exporters. Data from USDA supports this.
According to the USDA's "Grain: World Markets and Trade" report, recent quarterly shipment data show U.S. corn exports dropping to the lowest level in at least two decades. South American shipments, Brazilian in particular, have tripled even in the face of new-crop U.S. supplies.
The United States' ending stocks for corn and wheat are running dangerously low. For corn, the USDA's latest projected ending stocks was reduced to a 20-day supply when a 30-day supply is considered minimum and soybeans are running at a 16-day supply.
With less supply and higher prices already in place, the UN and other organizations are worried that large scale crop failures in 2013 could tip the balance, create a Grain Cliff, that could lead to riots and government upsets in multiple countries, like 2008 and 2011. The world avoided the crises of 2008 and 2011 in 2012 because lower demand for grains helped push down global prices, which kept prices from spiraling out of control.


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I'll be there for two days, 3/29 3/30 to visit my 100 yr old gr. grandmother
I will be coming down from my 39 degree delaware surf spot.
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"Get your pots of saltwater boiling!"
That's the word from veteran San Francisco fisherman Larry Collins, who noted the commercial crab fleet dropped crab traps on Wednesday and said skippers will be arriving at the docks with fresh Dungeness as early as Thursday afternoon.
Despite optimistic reports from recreational fishermen who get a head start on the crab season every year, some experts expect a modest commercial catch — and rising prices.
Unlike last year when the crab fleet remained at bay until after Thanksgiving to work out a pricing dispute with wholesalers, market talks this year went so smoothly that Collins, head of the San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association, was stunned.
Crabbers will get $3 a pound for their catch, meaning retail consumers may pay more than twice that, although Collins declined to speculate on what crab will fetch at local markets.
Last year, the fleet settled for $2.25 a pound, up from $1.75 the year before that.
Keith Fraser, proprietor of Loch Lomond Live Bait in San Rafael, said he expects a delivery of jumbo crabs from a Bolinas fishermen Thursday afternoon, but added retail pricing remains up in the air.
"Did you want to place an order?" he asked.
As for the unusual ease with which wholesale talks proceeded, "We were kind of shocked," Collins said. "We got what we asked for." Others indicated that high demand paired with expectations of a modest catch prompted a speedy resolution to negotiations.
Collins noted that crabbers "do the dance every year, and this year we got the lead," perhaps because of fears the harvest will not be as robust as in years past. "We won't know that until we pull the pots in," he observed.
Reports from recreational fishermen participating in the sport crab season, which opened two weeks ago, are mixed along the coast, although many who go before the commercial fleet moves in are arriving home with limits of 10 plump crabs each.
Congressman-elect Jared Huffman of San Rafael joined three pals the other day in pulling six crab pots near Bodega Harbor. The crew quickly plucked its overall limit of 40 big crabs.
"The crab were big and meaty, so it seems like we are having another good year," Huffman reported.
Bob Parfitt of San Anselmo, owner of S&N Auto in Fairfax, has been out crabbing three times in the past week or so, helping friends tend a string of eight crab traps off Bolinas. "We're getting 12 to 14 crabs per pot," he said. "They are large, full of meat and buttery," he added of the male crabs. Females are tossed back to sustain the fishery.
"So far, it looks like it will be better than last year, and last year was a banner season," Parfitt said.
Zeke Grader of Sausalito, head of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations, is not as optimistic. He expects fewer crabs this year, but "we don't know how many fewer." A modest harvest is likely because "we expect to be on the down cycle of crab production," with the cyclical crab population dipping following "a couple years of higher harvests."
At the same time, crab season farther north along the California coast and in Oregon has been delayed this year because the crab there are not yet ripe enough to harvest, meaning the Bay Area will have the only crab on the market.
With demand high, including shipments to China, and the supply limited, Grader expects retail prices to climb, ranging from $6 to $7.50 a pound.
Johnny "Fresh" Atkinson of Corte Madera, skipper of the New Rayann based at Sausalito's Clipper Yacht Harbor, was busy Wednesday setting 300 crab pots off the Marin coast. The good news, he said, was excellent offshore weather that will help make for safe fishing as the fleet drops, then retrieves tens of thousands of crab traps in prime waters from Bodega to Half Moon Bay.
As for the catch, Atkinson added, "I don't know what to expect," although the willingness of wholesalers to settle so quickly for $3 a pound — when it has been all but impossible to get much more than $2 in years past — may be an ominous sign.
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Flying the Friendly Seas
How one man took a 1939 Boeing 307 Stratoliner from soaring high in the blue skies to cruising along the deep blue sea.
By Elizabeth Ginns Britten — September 2004
It's not everyday you see one of these cruise through the harbor—or docked at the local marina. That's because Cosmic Muffin, the "boat" you see in the photo on the left, is a true one of a kind: At one time, she was a 1939 Boeing 307 Stratoliner airplane complete with wings, tail, and cockpit, and she actually flew. (The 307 was the first commercial pressurized aircraft and a variant of the B-17 Flying Fortress. Only ten 307s were built, all in the late-1930's. Production was stopped at the outbreak of war in Europe in September 1939.) For more than 20 years, Cosmic Muffin was a houseboat for her proud liveaboard owner, David Drimmer. Today she rests dockside in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, open to the public for touring or chartering. But the story of how she came to be what she is today is even weirder than her looks.
It all began when industrialist and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes acquired the plane in 1939 as part of his purchase of Trans World Airlines (TWA). Ten years later Texas oil baron Glenn McCarthy, who's life was immortalized by James Dean in the movie Giant, purchased the plane, which he dubbed The Shamrock. In 1962 the plane arrived in Fort Lauderdale, and Florida Jet Research bought it. Then in 1964 the plane suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Cleo, ending its flying days. Drimmer says its then-owner, aircraft broker Joseph MacCaughtry, who bought the plane sometime around 1963 or 1964, took a $40,000 loan out to fix it, then defaulted, after which the bank removed everything of value—engines included. "From then until 1969 it was left derelict, abandoned, open, and unlocked...people would come aboard and lounge around," Drimmer reports.
Later that year the airplane was declared abandoned property and put up for auction. Ken London, a private pilot, came in with the winning bid: a whopping $62. Drimmer says, "He [London] thought, 'What can we do besides cutting it all up?' That's when he came up with the wacky idea of making it into a motoryacht." And so, after some extensive work that included removing the wings and tail with an acetylene torch, London took the remaining fuselage to a nearby boatyard. In 1974 he launched the former 307 as a seaworthy vessel dubbed The Londonaire.
Herb Werner purchased the vessel in 1977 for $60,000, under an agreement whereby, according to Drimmer, Werner would make payments and give London a Ford Thunderbird. Only London never got either—luckily for him, he never signed over the title. Allegedly, the boat was in a yard for a refit when Werner suffered a massive heart attack and died on the operating table. His estate abandoned the vessel, and the yard doing the refit work took possession of it. When no one would pay the $12,000 yard bill, it was again put up for auction.
In 1981, after receiving no bids, the yard put an ad in the local classifieds, promoting the plane-boat as a "unique 56-foot houseboat. A true 'bachelor pad.' For sale for $8,500." Drimmer, who at the time was renting an apartment in the area, was looking for a new place and came across the ad. He says, "I was looking for something livable and affordable, and this sounded good. When I saw it, I said, 'Holy crap! It's a floating plane!'" Drimmer, who had no marine background, decided he just "had to have it," and $7,500 later, it was all his.
"Everybody thought I was crazy when I said I wanted to buy it," Drimmer, who earns a modest salary working in the printing industry, told me during a phone interview. "A friend of mine with an extensive nautical background who was helping me shop for a liveaboard boat begged me not to buy it, my Mom begged me not to buy it, my lawyer begged me not to buy it, but I just had to have it...I found the tubular look and shape terribly intriguing and fascinating; it was a very welcoming, open kind of warmth, and I could see beyond the mess and enjoy the novelty of what it really was." After a pause and a chuckle, he adds, "It's funny. Rich people that do something like that get called 'eccentric'; poor people are 'crazy.'"
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What are America's Favorite Baby Names? Not the top names on the Social Security List, not even Nameberry's own favorites, but the most well-liked names chosen by popular opinion.
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- PIO Number: 13-03-6 BSO Case Numbers: DN13-2-0317, DN13-02-0454, PB13-02-02396
- Dates: February 5, 7 & 9, 2013 Time: 6:50 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:06 a.m.
- Jurisdictions: Dania Beach, Pompano Beach
- Places of Occurrence: 328 S. Federal Hwy., Dania Beach; 1201 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach; 3095 N. Course Drive., Pompano Beach
- Victims: names withheld
- Suspect(s): Shonney Daniel Booth, male, 29, 7/28/83, 4055 W. McNab Road, #303, Pompano Beach (IN CUSTODY)
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Broward Sheriff's Office detectives believe that a man they recently arrested for sexual battery and robbery may be a violent, serial rapist with other victims who have not reported the crimes. They have linked 29-year-old Shonney Booth to three crimes but think there may have been others.
Detectives say Booth preys on women he finds on the streets, who may shy away from law enforcement help. On Feb. 5, a woman in Dania Beach accepted $120 to have sex with Booth. When they were done, he said he wanted the money back. He threatened her, put her in a headlock and tried to run her over with his 2007 black Ford Mustang. Detectives charged him with strong arm robbery.
On Feb. 7, a woman was walking on Federal Highway in Dania Beach when she said Booth pulled up next to her in his Mustang and grabbed her purse. He said he would return it if she got into his car. She did, and he sexually battered her. She escaped. DNA retrieved from evidence at the scene was later linked to Booth.
On Feb. 9, BSO deputies went to 3095 N. Course Drive in Pompano Beach where a woman was reportedly screaming for help. A woman with facial injuries ran to an arriving deputy, claiming Booth just raped her. When the deputy approached Booth, he jumped into his Mustang and drove away. Deputies boxed in the car and arrested Booth, who claimed the woman was a prostitute he had been with before. She said he offered her a ride as she walked to a bus stop. When she got in the car, he hit her in the head, and she was knocked unconscious. When she awoke, her pants and underwear were down. He sexually assaulted her, and a struggle ensued. He slammed her on the ground and threatened to kill her. The victim has no criminal history of prostitution.
Later, Booth told detectives he routinely picked up women he believed were prostitutes. Detectives say he has tattoos on his arms and torso, though he often keeps them covered. He has a cross tattoo under his right eye, but he often conceals it with makeup. He often wears glasses and comes across as articulate and smart. Anyone who believes Booth may have attacked her can report information to BSO Det. Joe Ventura at (954) 321-4240.
Media note: Booth's mug shot is attached to this release.
INVESTIGATORS: Det. Ventura, Sgt. Alexander, CID
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text: Educators hope snow days encourage reading, family time By Mackenzie Mays October 30, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia education leaders are hoping some snow days will spark a new emphasis on reading and learning in the home.More than 40 of the state's 55 counties closed or abbreviated school hours Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. State Superintendent of Schools Jorea Marple wants parents to use the time off to shift kids' focus from technology to reading -- especially in homes left without power from the severe weather."If the electricity isn't working because of a storm, reading a book is a wonderful option to occupy a student's time. Reading well is one of the most important skills a child needs to learn. When children become good readers in the early grades, they are more likely to perform well in other subjects and all through their school days," Marple said.Nearly 75 percent of children in West Virginia are not reading at a proficient level by the fourth grade, according to a study released in July. That's a dangerous statistic because it's the age students are supposed to go from learning to read to reading to learn, said Mary Kay Bond, executive director for Read Aloud West Virginia."This is very distressing because we know third- and fourth-grade reading levels are critically important to a child's development. If you're not reading at a proficient level, the hill is going to get steeper," she said. "Children who aren't reading at grade level are more likely to fall behind and have a greater risk of becoming substance abusers and being incarcerated. The correlation is shocking."As increased dependence on technology pushes kids further away from reading, snow days are a perfect opportunity for students and parents to affirm the value of reading a good book, Bond said."This can be a magical time for families. There's something very fantasyland-like for children when the power goes out. Gather around a fire or grab a flashlight and read together. That is a lifetime memory they won't forget," she said."Ideally, this power-off time can be used as a time for families to engage in conversation. But, once the lights come back on, don't resort back to that dependence on TV. That human-to-human contact without electronics can be the best way to build vocabulary."Read Aloud West Virginia, an organization working to get more books in the hands of children, encourages parents to emphasize reading with their children in unique ways by offering them age-appropriate materials they have interest in or by simply turning on the captions for their favorite TV shows, Bond said. Bond said a child's experience at home can be just as influential on their education as their time in the classroom."Parents are the key. They have more time and opportunities to instill a love of reading than professional educators do. All family members have an educational influence on children, so set the tone," she said."Children tend to monitor the behavior of the people they love and admire. Sadly, I've had kindergarten teachers tell me that on the first day of school, some students physically don't know how to open a book."The state Board of Education is also encouraging families who have access to the Internet during snow days to utilize the state's Learn21WV website. The site was created by West Virginia teachers about three years ago and offers a variety of educational resources for every grade.Marple hopes the snow days will serve as a reminder that those resources are always there, and parents should take time after school to play fun, educational games with their children."With today's technology, learning can occur anytime and anywhere, so that is why we encourage students to log on to www.learn21wv.com especially when school is closed," she said. "The [West Virginia Department of Eeucation] pulled together some of the best online learning resources from around the globe and placed them on the site." Carolyn Wesley, director of the East End Family Resource Center, said while snow days are a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, working families can learn something from the time off too."Encourage your kids to read or write in a journal in their downtime. Go make a science project out of playing in the snow," Wesley said. "The most important thing for parents to do is know what lessons their children are learning in school. Snow days, after-school time and summers are great opportunities for parents no matter the situation. Finding ways to implement the lessons they learn at school into their everyday lives can have a great affect on a child's development."Reach Mackenzie Mays at email@example.com or 304-348-4814. 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LezCab is a monthly cabaret series of musical theatre songs written by, performed by, and/or about queer women. This month's LezCab will be held tonight, February 18th at 7:00 pm at The Duplex in Manhattan's West Village.
This event will feature out performers, including Broadway's Chondra Profit (The Lion King), Kate Foster, Sharisse Francisco, Sarah Rose Humphrey, Kristin Rose Kelly, Emily Lowinger, Isabel Mares, Emily Faye Oakley, Georgina Oram, Corynne Peters, and Samantha St. Onge, and will be hosted by Arielle Harding.
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Mount Vernon District Supervisor to Host Meeting
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
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Mount Vernon District Supervisor to Host April 24 Community Meeting to Seek Input from Residents
A community meeting will be held to present various alternatives being investigated to mitigate future flooding of the Huntington community and seek input from residents of the area. The meeting, hosted by Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland, will be held on Tuesday, April 24, at Walt Whitman Middle School, 2500 Parker's Lane, Alexandria.
From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and Fairfax County will be available at three information stations – flood wall/levee, dredging and flood proofing – to answer specific questions from residents in a one-on-one setting. The presentation from the Corps will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a question and answer session afterward. Staff from both the Corps and the county also will be available after the program for additional questions until the building closes at 10 p.m.
Following the severe flooding along Cameron Run from the storm of June 25-26, 2006, Fairfax County contracted with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine the causes of that flooding, and subsequently contracted with the Corps to develop alternative solutions and prepare plans.
Structural alternatives – such as dredging of Cameron Run, a levee or flood wall – and non-structural alternative such as flood proofing of individual homes, and buyouts are being evaluated. At the meeting, residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on each of the alternatives. The Corps also will present information about the progress of its study.
If you have any questions about the meeting or need reasonable ADA accommodations, contact Camylyn Lewis in the Fairfax County Stormwater Planning Division at 703-324-5500, TTY 711. Spanish language interpreters also will be available.
Additional information about the study by the Corps is available on the county's Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/stormwater/floodreport.htm.
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Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
I am happy for Miles. That pick was universally slammed (Stephen A. on PMSESPN called it beyond belief) I took a wait and see attitude when he was drafted. This is the situation he needs right now. But I would rather have Ian at this point.
Jermaine O'Neal had 18 points and 8 rebounds as a starter last night (Bogut was suspended). Y'all gotta watch his post-game interview, if not only to see Jermaine get emotional, but because he talks about his time with Indiana too. I've posted the link below:
still think he would've been good as a third big. But if no Roy or Ian injury, we are good.
Good for JO. Good guy. Great player. I hope they have a lot of success this year while relying on him. Just not too much success... this is our year!
Metta World Peace claims his argument with Kenyon Martin had to do with pasta http://t.co/KU5b0e3Go9— Larry Brown (@LBSports) December 4, 2013
"Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." Kevin Pritchard press conference
D.J. Augustin has been waived by the Raptors in order to accommodate incoming players from the Rudy Gay trade. I wonder if this is his last stop in the NBA.
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/t...ACN4647414.htm=== Warriors' O'Neal slated for wrist surgery ===
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Golden State Warriors center Jermaine O'Neal
will undergo arthroscopic surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his
right wrist, the team has announced.
O'Neal had been playing through the injury, though he sat out Wednesday's game
against the Dallas Mavericks due to discomfort in the wrist. A timetable for
the 18-year veteran's return will be determined once the procedure is
The 35-year-old, signed by the Warriors in July after spending the previous
season with Phoenix, was productive in a reserve role with his new team. Over
17 games, O'Neal was averaging 6.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per
In what was likely a related move, Golden State signed center Hilton Armstrong
from the club's NBA Development League team in Santa Cruz on Wednesday.
Going to the Bulls
Augustin put up 14 points and 8 assists in his first game as a Chicago Bull. Admittedly, he didn't shoot too well, but I guess there's still a little left in his NBA tank. I wasn't sure he was 'bout dis life anymore.
I heard the Chicago defense reminded people of the Bad Boy Pistons teams when they paired Augustin and Dunleavy on the court together.
Suns vs Lakers 12/23/13
Miles 17pts and 20rbs
Green 22 pts with 6 made 3pters
I'm not perfect and neither are you.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the esteem of Elohim,
Ephisians 4: 32 And be kind towards one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as Elohim also forgave you in Messiah.
Yeah, I was just logging on to post this:
This space for rent.
Plumlee has been great this season. Good to see him succeed.
I'm not perfect and neither are you.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the esteem of Elohim,
Ephisians 4: 32 And be kind towards one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as Elohim also forgave you in Messiah.
22 and 13 for plum 10/14 fg's, new career high.
Impossible Is Nothing
LOU was cut from NO. Hate to see that so close to us playing them I was looking forward to him hitting the court against the Pacers. Hate to say it but his NBA career maybe done unless there is an injury.
Obviously don't have the stats from the game but Kenny Anderson was on the trip with Rodman to North Korea and I'm assuming he got a little PT (I know I saw Vin Baker in a lot of the clips playing).
Not a former player, but I have had many debates with people on here about Kendall Marshall.
Last Five: 12.4 Points, 10.6 Assists, 46% shooting.
He still has a lot of work to do, but I knew this guy could play in the NBA. In fact, in the 6 games he has started in his career, he has averaged 13.8 APG.
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Makes sense; it's a D'Antoni offense, and point guards tend to look their best in it.
Wasn't that he couldn't pass, but he couldn't shoot, so no one would guard him, like rubio.
Marshall made Darren Collison look like the best PG in the league out there, so many wide open shots, and easy plays. He can maybe make hollow stats on a bad team, but I doubt he'll ever be anything on a good team.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
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Leandro Barbosa is back with the Suns. Suns are my second favorite team this year will all the former Pacers.
Noticed Dahntay Jones was on NBA TV a few weeks ago too. Add him to the list of former Pacers who are working in studio on ESPN, NBATV etc now.
D.J., Miles and G. Green are all doing wonders for their new teams


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The UK has left the EU and we can argue about the minutiae of Wealth until we're blue in the face. But the overriding factors are apparent and in one of the richest countries in the world it is shocking that so many people can't even be sure if they are going to be able to eat enough today or provide for their loved ones.
These days, politicians from the left to the right assume that most wealth is created at the top. By the visionaries, by the job creators, and by the people who have "made it". By the go-getters oozing talent and entrepreneurial-ism that are helping to advance the whole world – Opinion by Rutger Bregman
… across the spectrum virtually all agree that wealth is created primarily at the top and so entrenched is this assumption that it's even embedded in our language. When economists talk about "productivity", what they really mean is the size of your paycheck. And when we use terms like "welfare state", "redistribution" and "solidarity", we're implicitly subscribing to the view that there are two strata: the makers and the takers, the producers and the couch potatoes, the hardworking citizens – and everybody else.
Bankers, pharmaceutical giants, Google, Facebook … a new breed of rentiers are at the very top of the pyramid and they're sucking the rest of us dry
In reality, it is precisely the other way around. In reality, it is the waste collectors, the nurses, and the cleaners whose shoulders are supporting the apex of the pyramid. They are the true mechanism of social solidarity. Meanwhile, a growing share of those we hail as "successful" and "innovative" are earning their wealth at the expense of others. The people getting the biggest handouts are not down around the bottom, but at the very top. Yet their perilous dependence on others goes unseen. Almost no one talks about it. Even for politicians on the left, it's a non-issue.
To understand why, we need to recognise that there are two ways of making money. The first is what most of us do: work. That means tapping into our knowledge and know-how (our "human capital" in economic terms) to create something new, whether that's a takeout app, a wedding cake, a stylish updo, or a perfectly poured pint. To work is to create. Ergo, to work is to create new wealth.
But there is also a second way to make money. That's the rentier way: by leveraging control over something that already exists, such as land, knowledge, or money, to increase your wealth. You produce nothing, yet profit nonetheless. By definition, the rentier makes his living at others' expense, using his power to claim economic benefit.
But here comes the rub. Most rentiers are not as easily identified as the greedy banker or manager. Many are disguised. On the face of it, they look like industrious folks, because for part of the time they really are doing something worthwhile. Precisely that makes us overlook their massive rent-seeking…
The problems we face are that the politicians are firmly in the hands (pockets) of the uber wealthy. We live in a corporate plutocracy and those holding all the wealth and therefore power have no intention of changing the status quo, even if it isn't sustainable. They remind me of bacteria (or cancer) devouring the host body more and more even though eventually it will kill them too.
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The Emigrants – By Friedrich Trump – From a letter written in 1905 by Friedrich Trump, Donald Trump's grandfather, to Luitpold, prince regent of Bavaria. Trump had been ordered to leave Bavaria for failing to complete mandatory military service and to register his initial emigration to the United States twenty years earlier.
Prince Luitpold rejected Trump's request for repatriation; the family later settled in New York. Translated from the German by Austen Hinkley.
Most Serene, Most Powerful Prince Regent! Most Gracious Regent and Lord!
I was born in Kallstadt on March 14, 1869. My parents were honest, plain, pious vineyard workers. They strictly held me to everything good — to diligence and piety, to regular attendance in school and church, to absolute obedience toward the high authority.
After my confirmation, in 1882, I apprenticed to become a barber. I emigrated in 1885, in my sixteenth year. In America I carried on my business with diligence, discretion, and prudence. God's blessing was with me, and I became rich. I obtained American citizenship in 1892. In 1902 I met my current wife. Sadly, she could not tolerate the climate in New York, and I went with my dear family back to Kallstadt.
The town was glad to have received a capable and productive citizen. My old mother was happy to see her son, her dear daughter-in-law, and her granddaughter around her; she knows now that I will take care of her in her old age.
But we were confronted all at once, as if by a lightning strike from fair skies, with the news that the High Royal State Ministry had decided that we must leave our residence in the Kingdom of Bavaria. We were paralyzed with fright; our happy family life was tarnished. My wife has been overcome by anxiety, and my lovely child has become sick.
Why should we be deported? This is very, very hard for a family. What will our fellow citizens think if honest subjects are faced with such a decree — not to mention the great material losses it would incur. I would like to become a Bavarian citizen again.
In this urgent situation I have no other recourse than to turn to our adored, noble, wise, and just sovereign lord, our exalted ruler His Royal Highness, highest of all, who has already dried so many tears, who has ruled so beneficially and justly and wisely and softly and is warmly and deeply loved, with the most humble request that the highest of all will himself in mercy deign to allow the applicant to stay in the most gracious Kingdom of Bavaria.
Your most humble and obedient,
Friedrich Trump
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In stock item. Lots of pros for this item.
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The hard scrape gives it more a rustic look, yet it is modern enough to fit any style.
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I had a horrible time with delivery. Never got any calls confirming date or time. The truck that was supposed to deliver my wood couldn't because the man had a bad back. I waited from seven am to five thirty pm for delivery. Call store twice just kept getting run around about Third Party Delivery Company. Finally stumble upon Julian at Chandler store I purchased wood. He saved the day and compensated me for my time
The Installation by Fiesta was again another problem having to reject original installers. Second set of installers who came out were outstanding. Glenn and his crew are artists and very proficient at their craft. There were many challenges due to preexisting tile. A built in entertainment center and holes in concrete floor once carpet was removed. They even found a small area of termites which I had immediately treated for by my termite company. I couldn't be happier with the job. I would use Glenn again and recommended him to anyone in the phoenix area
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The floors are great. Be sure that your installer will elimninate the pieces with flaws so they are not front and center. We had black lines in some of the pieces that needed to be replaced.
Floors were used in every room of the house, even bathrooms, kitchens & laundry.
The handscraping effect hides dirt & lint. Easy to clean too.
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We had this floor installed in May. We have one large dog and a medium size dog and after 3 month still no scratches. We installed it on the second floor common areas and the master bedroom. I was concerned about noise and squeaky floors but that has not been an issue. I love these floors so much I am considering putting it in the three remaining bedrooms too!
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This is a very rich floor for the price. You will really be pleased with the variability in color. Coupled with the hand-scraping, the color variability is not overwhelming, but just enough to add character to the floor. The finish layer is not very thick, but I believe it will hold up pretty well for my use. I would be a bit worried if I had either small children or pets. However, these are potential concerns you will have with ANY prefinished hardwood floor.
I have installed a fair amount of hardwood floors in the past. For this installation, I installed over 1,800 square feet in 5 days, with no assistance. The floor is straight and true and installation was relatively easy. Over 90% of the boards are all a full 48" long (approximately), so be sure to stagger your starting points or your seams will match too closely row by row. As with any floor installation, planning your starting point and keeping your initial row perfectly straight will be the key mark to how the remainder of your installation will go.
Enjoy the attached pictures. I took them in medium light so you will have an opportunity to see what the color and variation looks like. The color of the floor is NOT what you see as the marketing sample on the website (which I knew before making my purchase).
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great buy great look
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great product at a very reasonable price. team in reading was helpful. install of 350 sq ft in dining room and entrance way went smooth in about 20 hours of work.
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Laid this flooring over a concrete slab and it looks great. It glued together and fit great.
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Q:I have purchased 17 boxes for our flooring project. We have opened 11 of the 17 and of those 11 we have only found 4 boxes with any short boards --- a grand total of 16 shorts!!!
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Q:I am wanting to install a new floor in my kitchen, breakfast room, and laundry room. I am considering this floor and also the Ispiri Olive Laminate. Which would look better and be more durable?
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Q:What type of wood is this product? Birch? I have kids and a puppy and want a floor that is durable, I hear birch is not a good choice.
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A:The hardness rating on birch is about 3% less than red oak. Not the hardest. Softer flooring may dent easier than those with a higher rating. I have a Bellawood floor that holds up extremely well to our Hound Mix, Pit-Boxer, and another young mutt. Not to mention nieces, nephews, and work shoes. Excellent finish. It's not scratch free but no wood floor could be with these dogs. Harder floors like hickory ( 41% harder than Red Oak) or exotic floors will dent less easily. 3/4" hardwood can also be refinished several times. Light colors will hide potential scratches. Remember nothing is scratch proof but some do better than others.
Q:What type of glue should be used with this flooring to secure it to a concrete slab? At Lumber Liquidators, we've been told two different glues - one expensive and one cheaper.
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Q:Can the Mayflower 3/8 x 5 Ridgefield hardscraped be floated? The reviews saw glue or nails.
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Q:can engineered 3/8 by 5 inch flooring be glued to particle board sub floor
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A:Particleboard or Masonite: is not recommended, remove or cover with 3/8" plywood.
Q:Hello..I have a 14x25 room I am using as a kitchen/living space on a second floor apt. I would like to know what would be the best product to use as I worry about noise(to 1st floor), scratches from a visiting large dog etc. Do I want engineered, laminent,hardwood,Bamboo,vinyl? Do I want a glue down, click or nail down? Also found something somewhere else I love, but too much money...do you have a comparison list/chart for other companies so I can maybe find something close to what they have? thank you! Mary
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More Routine Process Control Applications Are Adopting Wireless to Save Cable, Secure Added Signals, and Transfer Data from Spots Where Wire Can't Go. Here's How Veteran Users Do It Every Day
Communication is what's important. Whether it happens over a cable or through the air is irrelevant, so long as the link is secure and the data transfer is successful. Luckily, there are now plenty of avenues to make that happen, so wireless devices and methods are becoming as routine in process monitoring, data acquisition, automation and even control as sensors, I/O points, hardwiring, PLCs and DCSs--just like the toothbrushes, clean socks, car keys, sack lunches and other items that engineers, operators and other working people use daily.
However, wireless transmitters, antennas, site surveys and wireless protocols remain unfamiliar to many potential users. So it helps to know how those further along the learning curve use wireless to solve mundane, but persistent operational headaches.
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For instance, Thames Power Services' 1,000-MW Barking Power Station near London recently installed 35 Rosemount 708 acoustic transmitters from Emerson Process Management to find more failed steam traps, leaking or misbehaving valves and costly boiler tube leaks, and reduce steam losses, feedwater costs and downtime (Figure 1). If a steam trap fails or a leak develops, an acoustic device in the transmitters reports sound and temperature changes, which are configured to alert operators of a potential problem. Ian MacDonald, Barking's senior control systems engineer, reports the transmitters immediately helped by identifying a leak from a high-pressure, super-heater steam trap, which would have cost £1400 for every day of downtime.
"Improving process performance is all about understanding what's happening around the plant and being able to respond quickly to any problems," explains MacDonald. "Wireless technology enables us to introduce additional measurement points quickly and cost-effectively at any location so we can gather more information to identify potential faults."
Later, Barking installed 15 more acoustic transmitters to monitor other problematic areas, including vent valves that can stick during start-up and pressure relief valves that don't seat correctly. Previous manual monitoring was time-consuming and also failed to indicate when or why a release occurred, increasing the chances of a safety, regulatory or environmental incident. The new wireless devices enable precise monitoring and alert operators when valves have opened for as little as 1 second.
Next, data is fed into Barking's existing Emerson Ovation control system, where noise levels can be trended to identify gradual changes. Repairs can then be scheduled during normal off-times to maintain maximum plant availability and avoid forced downtime. Using its existing wireless networks, more devices can be added at much lower cost than if they had to be individually wired-in. This gives the plant more opportunities for monitoring where it was previously cost-prohibitive, such as identifying blockages in Venturi eductors, which typically use inlet/outlet pressure differences to create suction and rapidly mix injected substances.
"Having already installed Emerson's Smart Wireless THUM adaptors for access to stranded HART diagnostic data in field devices, we were familiar with Smart Wireless," adds MacDonald. "The mobility and flexibility of the battery-powered wireless devices also allow us to run trials and move devices to different areas without temporary cables. As a result, we can spot early problems and improve response to malfunctioning equipment, enabling better planning and use of maintenance resources."
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For instance, engineers at Valero Energy Corp.'s refinery in Wilmington, Calif., were introduced to wireless several years ago when a third-party, point-to-point wireless system was installed to extend process monitoring. However, it was cumbersome and took too much time to deliver data, according to Rick Felix, Valero's associate process control systems coordinator. So the plant's engineers sought improved wireless tools; implemented Honeywell Process Solutions' OneWireless site-wide in 2009; and have been tailoring it to suit their applications and enhancing performance ever since.
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I agree both wired and wireless have parts to play in automation. Wired and wireless have different characteristics and thus excel in different applications. They complement each other. Most importantly, the communication shall be digital to enable intelligent devices communicating over a wireless or wired network.

Indeed WirelessHART is ideal for fixing problems around the plant with which plants just had to live with before. Modernizing existing plants is the killer application for WirelessHART. Within plants these applications fall into three major areas: essential asset monitoring to improve reliability, HS&E, and energy conservation measures (ECM) for energy efficiency. Outside plants the main application is integrated operations for improved production and recovery at oil and gas wells.

Personally I believe the fast uptake of WirelessHART is not due to the low cost, but the low risk of deployment. We hear about savings of tens of thousands of dollars per year, even hundreds of thousands and millions in energy savings and improved production etc. This would be a phenomenal return on investment even on a costlier wired solution. So why was it never done before? I personally believe the reasons are risk and lack of resources. Running wires in an existing plant requires cable trays and junction boxes to be opened; this caries a risk of damaging the existing installation so such mini projects get rejected. And there just aren't enough people around to manage the logistics of it. WirelessHART is much simpler. You deploy a WirelessHART gateway at the edge of the plant area; then you can deploy wireless transmitters inside that plant area, without running any new wires inside the plant area. No wiring for power. No wiring for signal I/O. That is, electrical installation is non-intrusive. In many cases non-intrusive mechanical installation is also possible: there may be existing thermowells or tapping points for installation of temperature sensors and pressure transmitters. Clamp-on surface temperature transmitters can also be used. Pressure transmitters can be installed where pressure gauges previously were mounted. Valve position feedback bolt onto hand operated valves like bypass valves. Vibration sensors can either be screwed on the outside, glued on, or even use a magnet. Acoustic transmitters for monitoring of valve leaks, relief valve activation, and steam trap health simply strap onto the outside of the pipe using hose clamp. In many cases new process penetrations need not be drilled, cut, or welded. That is, not only low installed cost, but low installed risk.

Having said that, high cost of 4-20 mA and on/off cabling and DCS I/O count is often the reason why these points were not automated in the first place when the plant was originally built. But most plants are now very old, and the economics of energy cost etc. has changed greatly since the plant was constructed. All the points which were not automated are now "missing measurements". WirelessHART provides a "second layer" of automation for points "beyond the P&ID" (on top of the wired automation used for control loops on the P&ID). Use wireless for plant modernization, and deploy wireless gateways in all plant areas on new plants because all Greenfield plants become brownfield after startup.

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