text:
Get DVD Talk Feeds
The Movie
Run Time: 553 Minutes
During the third season of the popular television series Cheers, based in a Boston bar, an interesting character named Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) was introduced. After the end of Cheers in 1993 a new television series was launched starring the character Dr. Frasier Crane. Frasier formerly a psychiatrist of the Boston area has just recently moved to Seattle to start a new life after a divorce of his wife Lilith (guest star Bebe Neuwirth). Here in Seattle Frasier has taken a job hosting a radio talk show at KACL. In the first season of Frasier, Frasier is joined by his neurotic brother Dr. Niles Crane (David Hyde Pierce), father Martin Crane (John Mahoney), his father's English physical therapist Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves), and his radio show producer Roz Doyle (Peri Gilpin). In this season we learn about the bizarre relationships that exist in the Crane family, the hilarious shortcomings of the elitist Crane bothers, the psychic therapist, the male friendly producer, and so on. The first season of Frasier proved to be a very big success as the television show is currently in its eleventh season. For more information about season one, please see Aaron Beierle review of Frasier: Season One.
In season two we are presented with twenty-four comical episodes. Among them is "The Matchmaker", Frasier attempts to set up Daphne with a date, the new radio studio manager Tom, but as it turns out Frasier is the one with a date. Another great episode of this season is "The Candidate" where Frasier inadvertently endorses a Washington state candidate for senator, Phil Patterson who has his own share of problems. Patterson deeply believes that he was abducted by aliens. Just the man for office? In another episode "The One Where Sam Shows Up" the familiar face of Sam Malone (Ted Danson) guest stars. He's visiting his old Boston bar buddy Frasier in a time of crisis. Another (and perhaps the best) episode of season two "The Innkeepers", the Crane Brothers purchase a restaurant and fulfill their long desired dreams. Their upscale and well-to-do restaurant appears to be an immediate success on the opening night. This is all until the entire staff walks out and all havoc breaks out.
With season one being a great success there was some fear that season two might not live up to the expectations set by the first season. However that clearly wasn't the case. Season two had some wonderfully comic episodes. Even after the initial premiere date of almost over nine years, season two is just as funny as when it first aired nine years ago. Here's the synopsis from the DVD cover, which is followed by the Episode Guide List. Please note that the episode descriptions come directly from the official website, NBC: Frasier.
Synopsis from DVD:
"Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer is Frasier--the hilarious psychiatrist first seen on TV's "Cheers" and subsequently the start of this smash-hit comedy series. And the gang's all here for the complete second season of this wry and witty sitcom--and what a season it is! Frasier Crane (Grammer) infuriates the entire city of Seattle when he complains about its rainy climate during his radio talk show. Meanwhile, his father Martin (John Maloney) finds his favorite bar is slated for the wrecker's ball--and could it be that Frasier and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) are behind its demise? Roz (Peri Gilpin) considers a new job offer...Daphne (Jane Leeves) finds her privacy invaded...and Frasier's romantic island getaway with a new girlfriend is ruined when his ex-wife Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) is discovered happily ensconced in an adjacent cottage! It's all 24 episodes of Frasier's riotous second season, presented in one highly-entertaining four-disc collection."
Episode Guide List:
Season 2, Episode 26: Slow Tango in South Seattle
Original Airdate: September 20, 1994
LOW KEY -- Frasier's forray into manhood becomes a best-seller! Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) fumes after Thomas Jay Fallow (guest star John O' Hurley), a Boston bar buddy he once helped overcome writer's block, turns the confidential story of Frasier's initiation into manhood by his older piano teacher into a best-selling, romantic novella. Myra Carter and Constance Towers guest-star. James Spader ("Wolf") provides the voice of Steven, a father-to-be who worries that a new baby could disrupt him and his wife's love life.John Mahoney, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, Peri Gilpin and Dan Butler also star.
Season 2, Episode 25: The Unkindest Cut of All
Original Airdate: September 27, 1994
PUPPY LOVE -- Eddie, a father? Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) finds himself laden with a litter of puppies that Eddie fathered with a neighbor's (guest star Jo de Winter) purebred Lhasa, but Martin (John Mahoney) resists Frasier's demands that Eddie be neutered. David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star. Two-time Tony Award winner Lily Tomlin ("Appearing Nightly," "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe") provides the voice of Rita, a stressed-out homemaker.
Season 2, Episode 28: The Matchmaker
Original Airdate: October 4, 1994
FIXER-UPPER -- Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) invites the new station manager, Tom O' Connor (guest star Eric Lutes), home for dinner to surreptitiously fix him up with Daphne (Jane Leeves). Tom, however, is gay and under the impression that it is Frasier who is interested in him. John Mahoney, David Hyde Pierce and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 29: Flour Child
Original Airdate: October 11, 1994
PARENT TRAP -- Niles (David Hyde Pierce), Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Martin (John Mahoney) assist when their cab driver (guest star Charlayne Woodard "Unbreakabler") goes into labor. Afterwards, Niles contemplates fatherhood and decides to try Frasier's experiment to test his own paternal instincts. Also, Frasier accidentally puts a funny, but tasteless, birthday greeting on a co-worker's get-well card, forcing him and Roz (Peri Gilpin) to figure out a way to retrieve the potentially embarrassing message from the man's hospital bedside. Amy Madigan ("Field of Dreams") provides the voice of Maggie, who thinks a man has become too attached after two dates. John Mahoney and Jane Leeves also star.
Season 2, Episode 27: Duke's We Hardly Knew Ye
Original Airdate: October 18, 1994
BAR NONE -- Frasier and Niles interpret their father's (John Mahoney) invitation to join him and his drinking buddies at Duke's as a rite of passage. However, their spirits fall when Frasier and Niles realize they are investors in the company that plans to demolish the beloved bar to erect a mini-mall. David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 31: The Botched Language of Cranes
Original Airdate: November 1, 1994
SEATTLE STORMS FRASIER -- Frasier faces a flood of negative feedback from almost all of Seattle when he prescribes a sunnier climate for a depressed listener, Enda (the voice of former Oscar-nominee Alfre Woodard of "Cross Creek"). To smooth things over, Roz (Peri Gilpin) convinces him to seek redemption as the keynote speaker at the annual benefit for St. Bart's Hospital, where Frasier makes an "unholy" mess talking before the clergy. John Mahoney, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin and Dan Butler also star. Fifties' "teen queen" Sandra Dee ("Tammy and the Bachelor") provides the voice of Connie, a civic booster. Jane Leeves and Dan Butler also star.
Season 2, Episode 30: The Candidate
Original Airdate: November 8, 1994
OUTER PRECINCTS -- When Martin (John Mahoney) stars in a commercial for a Congressional candidate whom Frasier and Niles deem politically incorrect, Niles encourages Frasier to endorse the opponent, Phil Patterson,(two-time Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines, "The Heidi Chronicles," "She Loves Me"). However, Frasier begins to question Patterson's sanity after the candidate confesses confidentially that he was once abducted by aliens. Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack ("Out of Africa") provides the voice of Patterson's opponent, Holden Thorpe. Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 32: Adventure in Paradise, I
Original Airdate: November 15, 1994
JOBETH WILLIAMS GUEST-STARS -- In the series' first two-part episode, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) encounters his ideal woman, sportswear designer Madeline Marshall (JoBeth Williams of "Poltergeist"), and invites her for a romantic dinner at a charming French restaurant. Frasier becomes infatuated with her and is delighted when she suggests that they take their relationship to the next level during a vacation in Bora Bora. However, paradise takes an ugly turn when Lilith arrives on the scene. John Mahoney, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin and Dan Butler also star. Multi-Grammy winner Art Garfunkel ("Mrs. Robinson," "Bridge Over Troubled Water") provides the voice of Chester, whose patience borders on inertia.
Season 2, Episode 33: Adventure in Paradise, II
Original Airdate: November 22, 1994
BEBE NEUWIRTH GUEST-STARS -- In the conclusion of a special two-part episode, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and his ideal woman, Madeline Marshall (JoBeth Williams of "Poltergeist"), share a secluded South Sea island retreat next door to his ex-wife, Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth reprising her Emmy-winning "Cheers" role), and her new love interest ( James Morrison). Back home, Roz (Peri Gilpin) fields one of Frasier's calls from Steve (the voice of Kevin Bacon of "The Hollow Man"), who's having a problem with women. John Mahoney, Jane Leeves and David Hyde Pierce also star.
Season 2, Episode 34: Burying a Grudge
Original Airdate: November 29, 1994
SICK SENSE OF HUMOR -- Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Martin (John Mahoney) accompany Niles (David Hyde Pierce) to the hospital when Maris undergoes a facelift. However, when Martin tries to cut out after spotting his long-estranged, ex-partner, Artie (Lincoln Kilpatrick), Frasier is on call to help mend their rift. Oscar and Grammy nominees and Tony winners Betty Comden and Adolph Green ("Applause," "Hallelujah, Baby!") provide the voices of Linda and Walter, a feuding couple who call Frasier from a car phone to settle a dispute over Walter's misguided, male sense of direction. Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 35: Seat of Power
Original Airdate: December 13, 1994
POTTY TRAINING -- A disgusted Martin (John Mahoney) challenges Frasier and Niles to fix a "running" toilet instead of calling a plumber, but their efforts go down the drain. When the two plumbers -- brothers Danny (guest star John C. McGinley) and Billy (guest star Mike Starr) -- arrive, Frasier and Niles recognize them as the junior high bullies who used to try to flush Frasier and Niles heads in the toilet. Macaulay Culkin ("The Pagemaster") provides the voice of Elliott, a salesman who claims people constantly make fun of his his high-pitched voice. Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 36: Roz in the Doghouse
Original Airdate: January 3, 1995
DOGGONE SHAME -- Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) insults Roz (Peri Gilpin) by claiming that Bulldog (Dan Butler) only wants her to produce his sports show because he's in heat. To prove that an ungrateful Frasier is barking up the wrong tree, Roz quits to join Bulldog's show, leaving Frasier to rely on a new producer: "weird Bruce from engineering" (guest star Garrett Maggart). John Mahoney, Jane Leeves and David Hyde Pierce also star. Oscar-winner Carly Simon ("Let the River Run," "Letters to Myself") provides the voice of Marie, a woman who seeks advice on marrying a 40-year-old bachelor, and Oscar-nominee Rosie Perez ("Fearless") provides the voice of Francesca, a caller with a fear of abandonment.
Season 2, Episode 37: Retirement is Murder
Original Airdate: January 10, 1995
UNSOLVED MISERY -- Frasier and Niles take Martin to a Sonics game in order to take his mind off of the 20-year-old unsolved "Weeping Lotus" murder. Later, however, Frasier can't resist arranging the photographic evidence in order for Martin to conclude that the killer was an unusual suspect. Oscar-winner Mary Steenbergen ("Melvin and Howard") provides the voice of Marjorie, a caller with a fear of heights who calls from atop the Space Needle.
Season 2, Episode 40: Fool Me Once, Shame On You, Fool Me Twice...
Original Airdate: February 7, 1995
FORM OF FLATTERY -- A thief (Tony nominee Nathan Lane, "Guys and Dolls"), lifts Frasier's briefcase, his car and his drycleaning and begins to impersonate Frasier around town. After, this phony Frasier creates chaos in Seattle, Frasier fears the thief may have also stolen his belief in the goodness of mankind. John Mahoney, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 38: You Scratch My Book... (Valentine Episode)
Original Airdate: February 14, 1995
SHANNON TWEED GUEST-STARS -- Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) becomes stuck on an attractive, yet disrespected, pop psychologist/author, Dr. Honey Snow (former Playboy centerfold Shannon Tweed). Any chance of their romance blossoming could be nipped in the bud when she asks him to write the foreword to her next book. Meanwhile, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) keeps "rolling over" Daphne's (Jane Leeves) funds with a dubious broker to enjoy the dividends she gives out each time her investment pays a hefty return. John Mahoney and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 42: The One Where Sam Shows Up
Original Airdate: February 21, 1995
TED DANSON GUEST STARS -- Ted Danson reprises the role of Sam Malone, his Emmy Award-winning character from NBC's "Cheers," when he guest stars in an episode which reunites him with his former "Cheers" co-star Kelsey Grammer and director James Burrows. Reminiscing with Frasier (Grammer), Sam (Danson) tells him about the old gang in Boston and admits that he's recently left another ideal, young woman (guest star Tea Leoni, "Jurassic Park III") at the altar. John Mahoney, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 41: A Room With a View
Original Airdate: February 28, 1995
CAUGHT BARE HANDED -- Frasier frets over how to properly apologize to an infuriated Daphne after he inadvertently snoops in her room and then catches a glimpse of her in the nude as she prepares to take a bath. John Mahoney, David Hyde Pierce and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 39: The Club
Original Airdate: March 21, 1995
FAMILY MEMBERS -- Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) agree to promote each other at a cocktail party for potential members of a prestigious, snooty "white glove" gentleman's club, but when they learn that the club will admit only one new member, the gloves come off. John Mahoney, Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star. Oscar-nominee Gary Sinese ("Forrest Gump") provides the voice of Sid, a caller with a fear of talking on the telephone with strangers.
Season 2, Episode 46: Someone to Watch Over Me
Original Airdate: March 28, 1995
OFF GUARD -- After receiving mysterious gifts and notes from his anonymous "number one fan," Frasier fears his appearance at an awards banquet could make him the victim of a stalker. To ease his mind, Frasier hires a bodyguard, Cindy (Alyson Reed, "Norma Jean & Marilyn"), whose gender and approach to protecting him only make him more jittery. John Lithgow ("Third Rock from the Sun") provides the voice of Madman Martinez, who has a bizarre ulterior motive for calling Frasier's program. David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Peri Gilpin, Jane Leeves and Dan Butler also star.
Season 2, Episode 47: Breaking the Ice
Original Airdate: April 18, 1995
COMPLIMENT FISHING -- Frasier thinks Niles' enthusiasm for going ice fishing with Martin seems fishy. Frasier soon, realizes that by enduring a weekend in a freezing shanty over a hole in the ice he just might hear something from his father that he's never heard before. Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin also star.
Season 2, Episode 44: An Affair to Forget
Original Airdate: May 2, 1995
DYNAMIC DUEL -- Frasier (Kesley Grammer) counsels a listener, Gretchen (the voice of Glenne Headley, "What's the Worst That Could Happen?"), when she fears that her fencing instructor husband, Gunnar (guest star Brian Cousins), is having an affair with one of his students. Frasier concludes from the thrust of Gretchen's story that his sister-in-law, Maris, is the swordsman's student/girlfriend. Both Martin and Roz advise Frasier to stay out of it, but he's determined to help Niles fight for his marriage. Irene Olga Lopez guest-stars as Marta, Maris' 78-year-old Guatemalan maid. Jane Leeves also stars.
Season 2, Episode 45: Agents in America, Part Three
Original Airdate: May 9, 1995
CONTRACT SPORT -- Frasier's agent, Bebe ( Harriet Sansom Harris, "Memento"), insists that he stage a "sick out" and stay off the air while she goes to any length -- from seduction to suicide -- to renegotiate his contract. David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Peri Gilpin, Jane Leeves and Dan Butler also star.
Season 2, Episode 43: The Innkeepers
Original Airdate: May 16, 1995
SALAD DAZE -- Frasier (Kesley Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) fulfill a dream by buying a long-favored yet now-faded restaurant, but the opening night becomes a nightmare after they drive away the chef and his staff through their constant meddling. In the wake of the employees' departure, Martin, Roz and Daphne get pressed into service alongside the new owners. Dan Butler also stars, and Edward Hibbert guest-stars as KACL's restaurant critic, Gil Chesterton.
Season 2, Episode 48: Dark Victory
Original Airdate: May 23, 1995
DARK NIGHT OF SOULS -- Roz is depressed because she can't attend her family reunion in Wisoconsin. Frasier takes pity on her and invites her to join him, Nilesand Daphne to celebrate Martin's (John Mahoney) birthday. But his plans for brightening Roz's spirits dim when the family starts bickering and doesn't stop even as a power outtage plunges the party -- and Seattle -- into darkness.
The DVD
Mechanics: The DVD menus are very simple, plain, non-animated, and easy to navigate. Similar to season one there is no option to simply play all episodes. I.e. at the end of an episode you must select the next episode from the menu. This season is presented on four discs with six episodes on each disc.
Video: The video is presented in 1.33:1 ratio Full Frame color. The picture quality was fairly decent, considering the quality reflects the original television transfer from 1994/1995. It obviously was not a perfect picture, as it did have its flaws, but they were hardly enough to ruin the viewing experience. Overall the quality was decent.
Sound: The audio was presented in English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround. I had no issues with the sound quality. It was quite clear, crisp, and concise.
Subtitles: There are no subtitles presented with this feature. I was very disappointed by this. I had to use the closed-caption feature on my television. I personally do not like using closed-caption, because when you pause it takes a few second to start up again... and the lettering in closed caption has a black background which covers a very small portion of the picture. Note that I take partial points away from both the Video and Sound ratings for not have subtitles.
Commentary by Director David Lee and Writer Joe Keenan on The Matchmaker Episode: a
Marching on to Season 2: A six minute featurette with executive producers Peter Casey and David Lee regarding their views on what they had hoped to accomplish in season 2 after the great success of season 1.
The Mystery of Maris Continues: a series of clips from season 2 with references to Maris Crane
Roz's Dating Tips: a series of clips from season 2 with references to Roz and men, dating, etc.
The Niles & Daphne Attraction: a series of clips from season 2 with references to Maris Crane
And then There Was Eddie: a series of clips from season 2 with references to Eddie
Celebrity Voices: a series of clips from season 2 with references to celebrity callers into Frasier's radio talk show. Celebrity guest stars included James Spader, Kevin Bacon, Rosie Perez, Gary Sinese, and John Lithgow amongst others.
Final Thoughts: In preparation for this review, I sat through the complete first season of Frasier. Afterwards I began viewing the second season for this review. While I've seen all of these episodes, it has been sometime since I've sat through an entire season in original order by air date. I was pretty young when Frasier first aired. Recently I've spent a good amount of time watching reruns and new episodes and I've found Frasier to be one of the television series that can watched over and over again. I have thoroughly enjoyed my viewing experience of season two. There is a great amount of comic humor in this season. Frasier: The Complete Second Season is a great addition to one's DVD collection. So I am recommending this title for purchase. However I have one last comment to make. Some people may find this television series is slightly repetitive. Most of the comedy all seems to be for the most part the same. While new episodes are clearly different, the mark of grandeur is without a doubt what we just saw in a pervious episode. But oddly enough some of this repetitive material is what makes this so funny. The final point I am making is that, if you haven't seen a lot of Frasier, but what you did see, you didn't like. You probably won't like this season. Perhaps that is a statement of the obvious, but I felt it should be said.


text: Angel swallows a long schlong, takes a cock up her tight ass and takes a hot load of cum inside her ass. We continue with Fairy Tail: uncontrolled episodes crammed full of all sorts of sex and some powerful threesome scenes to top it all! A whore from Fairy Tail being caught between a two-way fuck with big staffs that spatter her hot face with warm and sticky jizz.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
LarryBirdMatingCallwrote a review of Smith Fuse Regulator Series Goggles on January 27, 2006
Smith Fuse Regulator...sickness.
I purchased the smith fuse regulator for myself and have loved them so far. They have proved to be quite durable ( I love to push my limits) and comfortable. I have had some issues with fogging, but I believe it mainly to be my own problem. Also I chose the sensor lens and find it to work great on both sunny days and wonderfully snowy dark afternoons. The delivery was quick and professional.


text:
Morning all, heading off to the French Jura on our hols this year and staying near Clairvaux les Lacs area. I'm trying to find a bit of info about riding in the area. Looking for stuff I can tow my Daughter's trailer on, proper riding and maybe any road routes that are worthwhile.
So far I've come up with 2 old railway style trails that would be suitable for the trailer, and Metabief being not too far away.
Does anyone have any experience of riding in the area that they'd like to share, or any links to sites that might help me out?
Ta in advance, Ben.
Bike Forum
Riding in the (French) Jura
Morning all, heading off to the French Jura on our hols this year and staying near Clairvaux les Lacs area. I'm trying to find a bit of info about riding in the area. Looking for stuff I can tow my Daughter's trailer on, proper riding and maybe any road routes that are worthwhile.
lots of fantastic riding there..
check this one...
(choose language)
and the routes near the "doubs" river
Lots of good walking and riding there. Metabief has skilifts, marked trails and hosts a enduro in May. There is quite a lot of cross country skiing trails which shold be good for easy biking in the summer. I've done a bit of riding up behind Nyon from St Cergue and Roche du Naye above Montreaux but that's not stuff for a trailer !
Do some searches on vttfrance.com and utawagavtt.com also if you go to geoportal.fr and switch on IGN mapping you should get a good idea.
If you've time it's very pleasant to go down to Lake Geneva, you can take boats over to Nerniere and/or Yvoire. Either with or without bikes.
Thanks for the ideas folks. Bit of reading to do!
I managed to pick up a leaflet for VTT in the Jura at one of the service stations on the motorway. Also try Jura Tourist Board
@Ben the leaflets @uk-flatlander is referring too are frustratingly not always available online, some have been scanned in and you can find them on VTT France but many are not. They are available at tourist offices locally but you have to visit to get them. I did see some links to VTT route books on amazon so you might be able to browse these once you are there.
Have fun and if you do find anything let us know
I was very near there earlier this year - can't comment on the VTT, but the road riding is excellent. A couple of sites I found useful for ideas:
http://www.tramjurassienne.com/ - local sportive, routes are on website
http://www.cycling-challenge.com/jura-mountains/ - excellent blog site, click on the pushpins for details of each ride.
From that second site I'd particularly recommend the Gorges du Flumen area for some tough climbing with absolutely spectacular scenery. I combined this with the climb over to the Col de la Faucille, which gives stunning views over Lac Leman to the Mont Blanc massif. That was a 90 mile day with over 4000m of climbing.
Non-bike highlights:
The Cascades du Herisson (near Doucier) - a series of spectacular waterfalls. For best results, visit the day after rainfall.
The Pic d'Aigle (near la Chaux du Dombief) is spectacular wooded ridge with great views over the lakes.
Baume-les-Messieurs - like Malham Cove on steroids, a pretty village in a deep limestone réculéé. The caves there are also worth visiting.
Cirque du fer a cheval and Arbois (centre of the local wine industry - make sure you try vin jaune)
Best restaurants we went to were l'Escapade in Chatillon and l'Auberge du Herisson at la Fromagerie.
Hope that's useful - feel free to email (in profile) if you have any specific questions.
Thanks all for the info. I like the idea of Malham Cove on steroids! Looks like I shall be spending this evening with my map and some of these websites! From a very quick look, I reckon that that Sportive would be rideable pretty much from our campsite!
My (ex) in-laws are a few miles from Clairvaux so i know the area pretty well.
Plenty of great roads in the area (try the D28 out of Clairvaux) but most of the off-road stuff locally consists mainly of forest tracks.
Metabief is about a 45 min drive away and you also have Les Rousses, Morez etc.
If you need to pick up any maps, spares and stuff your best bet would be Lons-le Saunier which is en route if driving.
I have plenty of maps and guide books on the area I can dig out for you.
Metabief is a good laugh - wife and I stayed in a friendly family hotel in the village - http://www.hoteletoiledesneiges.fr/
it's about 1km from the lift on the road into town (near the fromagerie) at junction of Rue de Village (D385) and Rue De la Forge.
Nice vibe. We ate in there one evening and had breakfast everyday and for lunch and a couple of evening meals we ate in the cafe / restuarant by the lift - next to bike shop. All cool. We only really rode the hill but were told there were lots of other 'family routes' near by.
Oh yea - Fondue with new potatoes - that's my other memory!
Only go to the waterfalls after rain......
Topic Closed
This topic has been closed to new replies.


text:
DV has been successfully added to your Stock Email Alerts list.
You can manage your stock email alerts here.
DV has been removed from your Stock Email Alerts list.
Please enter Portfolio Name for new portfolio.
As of today, 's share price is $. does not have enough years/quarters to calculate the Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in . 20. Therefore GuruFocus does not calculate P/E Ratio at this moment.
's Earnings per Share (Diluted)for the six months ended in . 20 was $0.00.
As of today, 's share price is $. does not have enough years/quarters to calculate the EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in . 20. Therefore GuruFocus does not calculate PE Ratio without NRI Ratio at this moment.
's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in . 20 was $0.00.
's EPS (Basic) for the six months ended in . 20 was $0.00.
* All numbers are in millions except for per share data and ratio. All numbers are in their local exchange's currency.
Annual Data
|PE Ratio
Semi-Annual Data
|PE Ratio
The P/E ratio is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
's P/E Ratio for today is calculated as
|P/E Ratio
|Share Price
|Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
|P/E Ratio
|Market Cap (M)
|Net Income
There are at least three kinds of P/E ratios used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month P/E Ratio or P/E (ttm), forward P/E, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new P/E ratio based on inflation-adjusted normalized P/E ratio is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of P/E (ttm), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward P/E, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller P/E is also called PE10.
The P/E ratio can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the P/E ratio is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a companys earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower-P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the P/E ratio is positive. Also for stocks with the same P/E ratio, the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the P/E ratio becomes mearningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG. PEG is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Because the P/E ratio measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the P/E ratio can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Similar to the Price/Sales ratio and Price/Cash Flow or Price/Free Cash Flow, the P/E ratio measures the valuation based on the earning power of the company. This is where it is different from the Price/Book ratio, which measures the valuation based on the companys balance sheet.
Be Aware
Investors need to be aware that the P/E ratio can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and P/E ratios are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the P/E is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S).
P/E ratio can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than P/E (ttm).
Related Terms
No Headline
Disclaimers: GuruFocus.com is not operated by a broker, a dealer, or a registered investment adviser. Under no circumstances does any information posted on GuruFocus.com represent a recommendation to buy or sell a security. The information on this site, and in its related newsletters, is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, investment advice or recommendations. The gurus may buy and sell securities before and after any particular article and report and information herein is published, with respect to the securities discussed in any article and report posted herein. In no event shall GuruFocus.com be liable to any member, guest or third party for any damages of any kind arising out of the use of any content or other material published or available on GuruFocus.com, or relating to the use of, or inability to use, GuruFocus.com or any content, including, without limitation, any investment losses, lost profits, lost opportunity, special, incidental, indirect, consequential or punitive damages. Past performance is a poor indicator of future performance. The information on this site, and in its related newsletters, is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, investment advice or recommendations. The information on this site is in no way guaranteed for completeness, accuracy or in any other way. The gurus listed in this website are not affiliated with GuruFocus.com, LLC. Stock quotes provided by InterActive Data. Fundamental company data provided by Morningstar, updated daily.
GF Chat


text:
CUMMING - A career expo in Cumming aims to give job seekers a chance to talk to dozens of companies with jobs to fill.
The career expo is set for Feb. 25 at Lanier Technical College's Forsyth campus in Cumming.
More than 60 area companies with immediate job openings and future positions will be on hand. The career fields represented by the companies that have registered for the event include manufacturing, staffing, retail, government, education, health care, computers and technology, industrial, among others.
Participants can also get expert advice on resumes, interviews and career transition.
Job seekers should dress professionally, bring copies of their resumes and be prepared to interview.
The expo is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Labor, Lanier Tech and the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce.


text:
Jury in Dennard trial unable to reach verdict Tuesday
The jury in the Alfonzo Dennard case in Lincoln, Neb., got the cornerback's case on Tuesday, but a decision had not been reached by 6 p.m. local time, meaning deliberations will resume on Wednesday.
Dennard is facing three counts: a third-degree felony charge of assaulting a police officer, a misdemeanor assault charge and a misdemeanor resisting arrest charge from an incident last April 21.
Just days before the start of the NFL draft, the Nebraska standout was reportedly celebrating with friends and family in Lincoln, that night. It was when the bars were letting out that Dennard is alleged to have assaulted another college student, Ben Samani, and then punched police officer Ben Kopsa as Kopsa was trying to arrest him.
According to the Lincoln Journal-Sentinel, Kopsa testified that he saw Dennard punch Samani in the face, but when Samani was on the stand, he said Dennard had only punched him lightly in the chest.
When he took the stand in his own defense on Friday, Dennard admitted resisting arrest by swatting Kopsa's hands away when Kopsa tried to put his hands behind his back to handcuff him.
But in closing arguments on Tuesday, Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Matt Acton as well as defense attorney Terry Dougherty, pointed to a 17-second video shot by an onlooker.
Acton told jurors that it is clear in the video that Kopsa was lifted off the ground and sent back several feet thanks to a punch to the jaw by Dennard.
According to Acton, it was the "200 pounds worth of force being applied to his face" that sent Kopsa reeling.
However, Kopsa requested no medical attention, and there was only a small cut behind his ear. A state forensic scientist has testified that the blood behind Kopsa's ear was his own, and blood on Dennard's hand was his own.
Dougherty countered that if jurors watch the video, they'll see that Dennard did not throw a punch, and that the officer may have been jumping out of the way.
An attorney not involved in the case told the Globe that it was a tactical move for Dennard's lawyer to have him admit to resisting arrest, as it gave Dennard accountability and may increase the odds of him being acquitted on the felony charge, which carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
However, if Dennard is found guilty on the resisting arrest charge, he could still face punishment. That charge carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail and $1,000 fine.


text:
Here at Review Centre we work hard to make sure we are the best place on the internet for honest, unbiased consumer reviews - we are grateful for your help in keeping us that way!
Written on: 20/11/2007
jimb12 (1 review written)
Good Points
General Comments
This Homelite Timberman 45 18 is the worst saw I've ever owned. It is always broken.


text:
ProFlowers' Unique & Different Collection offers some of the best of what we offer. Classy, whimsical, elegant, exotic and bright, our unique flowers are always great gift options for the people you love most. All of our incredible flowers and unique arrangements deliver style and character, so they are easy to match up with the tastes of your favorite people and important occasions. Orchids can quickly be dressed up for a corporate gift to impress even your toughest, or dressed down to create a simple, yet elegant way to say thanks. Lovely calla lilies are another great gifting option. Their delicate, bright and beautiful style always says, "You're extra special to me." And designer rose varieties are for those extras special milestones and romantic moments.
You can trust ProFlowers to deliver the most eye-catching blooms and fresh designs. Choose just the right gift from our Unique & Different Collection to show all the important people in your life how much you appreciate them.


text: I use a gps program called Memory-Map whilst hiking. It records a track which shows where I have hiked on an ordnance survey UK map. If I use the camera or access the internet and forget to reopen the MM program it stops making a track. I assume it is because the camera or internet explorer start accessing the GPS. Is there any way to force the GPS to keep following the track? The GPS on my old Omnia phone seemed able to work with multiple programs.


text:
North Sails
Rules & Tactics
North U. Schedule
Sign Up Here
Expedition Webinars
Expedition 101 Live
Expedition 101 On-Demand
Expedition Modules
Trim Webinar On-Demand
Weather Webinar On-Demand
On the Water
On Board Coaching
Inquiry Form
Match Racing
Free Welcome to Match Racing DVD
Match Racing Playbook
Get Into Match Racing
Match Racing Clinics
Race Week 18
Regatta Experience
St Thomas Clinics
Fall Racing Clinic
STYC Clinic
News & Events
Search Events
North U News
North Gear
About North U
North U Instructors & Coaches
Tom Babel
Liz Baylis
Geoff Becker
Todd Berman
Bil Biewenga
Bobby Brooks
Lou Carretero
Dobbs Davis
David Dellenbaugh
Kevin Denney
Lisa Downey
Rod Favela
Dave Franzel
Iver Franzen
Bill Gladstone
Carolyn Grant
Brian Hayes
Brendan Healy
Bruce Hedrick
Peter Isler
Andrew Kerr
Shala Lawrence
Steve LeMay
Mike Marshall
Geoff Moore
Anson Mulder
Dave Perry
Tim Ray
Jon Rogers
Nick Turney
Contact Us
iPhone App
App FAQs
Expedition Webinars
Expedition 101 Live
Expedition 101 On-Demand
Expedition Modules
Trim Webinar On-Demand
Weather Webinar On-Demand
Expedition 101 Live*
Live Webinars are over for this season
The Expedition 101 Webinar
is available NOW, on Demand
Two-time America's Cup winning navigator Peter Isler
Presented by Peter Isler, our
Expedition 101
course is available both as a live webinar and as a recorded, on-demand webinar. Hugely popular since first introduced in 2013, the
Expedition 101
course has been fully updated to the latest refinements of Expedition.
Expedition 101
focuses on Expedition fundamentals and provides both a broad overview and specific details on effective use of all of Expedition's features. Sign up for the live course and you'll have full access to the recording for 90 days.
* Can't wait? Take the Recorded
On-Demand Expedition 101 Webinar
NOW and attend the live course in May at no additional charge.
Expedition 101
The Expedition 101 course is presented in two 3-hour sessions by two-time America's Cup winning navigator and Expedition expert Peter Isler.
After a walk-through of the set up and features of Expedition software, Peter uses a combination of demonstrations,
hands-on simulation exercises and case studies.
You learn both inshore and offshore racing functions including:
• Understand and operate navigation window
• Download and use nautical charts of various types
• Create a course and navigate
• Set up instrument output channels
• Customize/personalize settings
• Improve utility of your sailing instrument data
• Understand and use Strip Chart for data analysis and instrument tuning
• Understand and use logging features
• Understand and use Playback and its simulator application
• Load, insert, use and modify polars
• Understand and use starting line application
• Create and Load sail chart
• Use sail chart/ sail selection tool
• Download and load GRIB weather/wind/tide files
• Analyze and Display GRIB weather/wind/tide data
Expedition Software
• Perform Weather routing tasks
• Create an Optimized Route
After the seminar you'll have access to the full recorded course plus valuable "how to' videos and reference materials.
• Enroll for the Webinar
• Download and install
on a Windows PC/ Laptop.
• Download sample files - we'll send links and instructions with your enrollment confirmation.
• Go through pre-course exercises. (Allow approximately 4 hours.)
If you are
a licensed Expedition owner/user, North U. Expedition Webinar participants can download a
free temporary (4 week) full version of Expedition
for the webinar. Participants will also have the ability to buy Expedition at a discounted price either before or after the course. Download and pricing information follows below.
If you are a
current Expedition owner
/user then we recommend that you check to be sure you have the current/ latest version, as that is what we will be teaching from. Upgrades are free for current owners.
Class Time:
You should have Expedition up and running along with your web browser and headset (or built in sound).
Yep, homework! Between sessions 1 & 2 of the course there will be approximately 4 hours of homework.
Follow Up:
You can review the course recording as often as you like for 90 days.
Price: The Full course is US$199.
Includes live course and 90 days access to the recordings.
To enroll:
click here to enroll
To download the free demo version of Expedition:
- Go to:
- Download & install trial version
- Email the CPU Site Code that you receive to
Nick White
- Note in the email that you are attending the North U Expedition Webinar so you get an extended trial key code.
- You will receive a Temporary Key Code for you to use on your computer.
To Purchase Expedition:
If you do not currently own the Expedition Software, but would like to purchase it through North U, the cost is US$1,295.
When you purchase Expedition through North U, the Webinar is included at no additional charge. For webinar attendees, you will have the option to also purchase Expedition AFTER the webinar and after you have had time to work with the trial software. The cost of the webinar will be deducted from the purchase price. This offer is available for 90 days from your webinar registration.
Contact North U directly to arrange the purchase:
To enroll in any Expedition Webinar,
click here
To view the full North U Seminar schedule and registration page,
click here
© Copyright


text:
Click image to enlarge
Review and photos by Laurance Yap
This really shouldn't come as a surprise. Not only is the BMW roundel one of the most recognizable and looked-up-to brand marks in the world – top on the list last year of Forbes magazine's ranking of luxury brands – the company's message is one of the longest-running and most consistent as well: hear BMW and you immediately think, ultimate driving machine. Not many brands can claim such instant recognition. Which goes a long way to explaining not only why people are willing to pay a price premium to drive a BMW, but also explains why the brand is so closely guarded.
Click image to enlarge
You may wonder, then, if there's still the same consistency now that BMW's cars are looking so much different than they used to be (while still sporting the same logo). While I'm a bit of a fan of most of chief designer Chris Bangle's recent work, there are plenty of people that aren't, and it's worth asking how the brand will fare against criticism of the cars, whether BMW should have been managing its automotive shapes as obsessively as it does the use of its logo.
Take this 2004 330Ci coupe, for instance. Though it's been treated to a bit of a nip-and-tuck courtesy of Bangle's flame-surfacing tool – the headlights now squint from underneath pointed covers, the hood has a sharper and more pronounced power bulge – it still reflects old-school BMW's almost anal-retentive design philosophy. The front bumper's big air intakes are perfectly rendered, and even the complex double-spoke wheels have beautifully beveled edges and curved spokes. Unlike the Z4 and 7-series, it's still got that recognizable shape, and details like the twin kidney grilles and the placement of those logos are still picture-perfect.
It's an attention to detail, a finessing of the finer points, that translates directly through the driving experience as well. The entire car drives with a well-oiled precision, a sense of heft coupled with perfect balance, that always makes you look like a better driver than you actually are. People wonder why BMW drivers seem to be more aggressive on the road than most others: it's not that they're arrogant, insensitive people (as the stereotype goes); it's just that the perfect clutch-shifter combination, the trusty weight and feel of the steering, and the stupendous braking performance, flatter BMW drivers into thinking themselves little Ralf Schumachers.
With 231 horses, the 330Ci, though certainly not up to M3 speeds, is plenty fast, and its well-controlled ride motions, superb body control, and great outward visibility mean it's easy to get lulled into driving a bit too fast and a little too aggressively, slicing in and out of holes in traffic, circling on-ramps with reckless abandon. What's perhaps more impressive is how well the 330 deals with being driven slowly as well, the 3.0-litre straight-six is flexible enough to lug along in sixth from 40 km/h, the precise throttle allowing you to meter out the horses one at a time. Fuel economy is impressive, too: in a week of fairly aggressive driving, I managed a decent 10.1 l/100 km.
My 330Ci tester (base price: $50,350) was outfitted with a few notable options: a $5400 M Sport package that included a tightened suspension, attractive body kit, sport seats and steering wheel, 18-inch wheel and tire package and other random trim bits, and the $490 adaptive headlight system, which uses various sensor for wheel speed and steering angle to make the front lights "look" around corners, to a maximum of 15 degrees. While the adaptive lights are extremely impressive on unlit country roads and around dark on-ramps, they're of limited use for city slickers, given how well-lit most of the GTA is nowadays (you also need to remember to switch the lights to their automatic setting, rather than to full-on, as is my habit, to activate them).
I'm wholeheartedly for the other two options, however. BMW's performance-enhancing packages have always represented a bit of a bargain, especially when compared to some of the other luxury-oriented add-ons you can order. The 18-inch tires offer a tangible dynamic benefit with their increased cornering grip – which comes at no expense to the ride, though there's a bit more steering kickback – and the sport package's cloth-and-faux-suede seats and wheel are an excellent complement to the more connected feel you get from the suspension. Plus, I like the way the 330 looks with the body kit. Spending your money on packages like these gives you a much more entertaining car than spending the equivalent on, say, power leather seats or an upgraded stereo.
Especially when even in fairly basic trim, the 330's interior is such a nice place to be, with a fully adjustable driving position (the manual seat adjusters for reach, rake, and height are brilliant and the steering wheel tilts and telescopes), and a familiar, if not totally intuitive, control layout.
Click image to enlarge
What impresses most, though, is the quality and consistency – not just the way the materials and finishes match and play off each other, but how, for instance, the same typeface is used for everything from the gauge faces to the climate controls to the airbag labels and owner's manual.
BMW's gone a lot bolder with its exterior and interior designs lately than what you see in this 3-series, but even the 7, 5, and Z4 exhibit the same minute attention to detail in the way they're executed. It'll be interesting to see where the company takes the next 3-series; many BMW fans see this car (which probably has two years left in its life) as the last of the great old-school Bimmers, but I'm actually a fan of the new designs and can't wait to see what Chris Bangle and company do to remake BMW's mainstream model.
Having said that, if you need a car now, and are looking in this price range, you won't find a better-balanced and more thoroughly-executed coupe.
Technical Data:
|Base price
|M sport package ($5,400),adaptive headlights ($490)
|Price as tested
|Two-door coupe
|Longitudinal engine, rear-wheel drive
|DOHC inline 6 cylinder, 24 valves
|231 @ 5,900 rpm
|214 ft. lb. @ 3,500 rpm
|6-speed manual
|Curb weight
|1,490 kg (3,285 lbs.)
|2,725 mm (107.3 in.)
|4,488 mm (176.7 in.)
|1,757 mm (69.2 in.)
|1,369 mm (53.9 in.)
|Luggage capacity
|410 litres (14.5 cu. ft.)
|Fuel consumption
|City: 11.2 litres/100 km (24 mpg)
|Highway: 7.2 litres/100 km (39 mpg)
|4 years/80,000 km


text:
Select Species:
Rhesus Monkey
Click on a target from the pathway image to view related information.
View Legend
Predesigned 96-well panel for use with SYBR® Green
List Price:
Your Price:
Log In
Predesigned 384-well panel for use with SYBR® Green
List Price:
Cross-talk between Ras-family GTPases
GTPases of the Ras superfamily act as molecular switches to control a wide range of
essential biochemical pathways in all eukaryotic cells. The members of this superfamily
are structurally classified into at least five families: Ras, Rho, Rab, Sar1/Arf, and Ran
[1]. Different members of Ras-family form signaling cascades that are
involved in various cellular functions acting in a cooperative or antagonistic manner.
Thus, Ras GTPases appear to exert their functions through their mutual crosstalk and
multiple downstream effectors in a variety of cellular functions [1], [2].
Ras GTPases have two interconvertible forms: GDP-bound inactive and GTP-bound active
forms. Guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) promote GTP loading essential for Ras
GTPase activation. GTPase activating proteins (GAPs) stimulate hydrolysis of GTP to GDP
which negatively regulates Ras protein activity [3].
GEFs and GAPs also can be downstream effectors of Ras proteins. RAS p21 protein
activator 1 (p120GAP) modulates activity of v-Ha-ras Harvey
rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (H-Ras) [4],
and thus influences activation of H-Ras-induced Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic
(PI3K cat class IA)/ V-Akt murine thymoma viral oncogene
homolog (AKT(PKB)) signaling and stimulation of Ral guanine
nucleotide dissociation stimulator (RalGDS) and T-cell
lymphoma invasion and metastasis 1 (Tiam1).
RalGDS and Tiam1, in turn, are
GEFs for V-ral simian leukemia viral oncogene homolog A
(RalA) and Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1
(Rac1) [2], [5], [6], [7].
Another member of Ras family Muscle RAS oncogene homolog
(M-RAS) regulated by p120GAP
can modulate activity of Rap guanine nucleotide exchange factor 5
(MR-GEF). MR-GEF is a GEF for
RAP1A member of RAS oncogene family (RAP-1A) [8]. In turn, RAP-1A binds to and inhibits
p120GAP [9].
p120GAP negatively regulates activity of Rho GTPase
activating protein 5 (RhoGAP5). RhoGAP5
is a common GAP for Rho subfamily members
Rac1, Cell division cycle 42
(CDC42) and Ras homolog gene family, member A
(RhoA) [10]. V-ral simian leukemia viral oncogene
homolog A (RalA) also can influence
Rac1 and CDC42 activity by
regulation of their common GAP, RalA binding protein 1
(RalBP1) [11]. Activated
Rac1 in turn can activate MCF.2 cell line derived
transforming sequence-like (DBS), common activator for
CDC42 and RhoA [12].
Ras family members can intersect its cellular function at the level of common
downstream targets and cascades. Rac1,
RhoA and RalA promote
Phospholipase D1, phosphatidylcholine-specific (PLD1)
activation [13]. H-Ras and
RAP-1A common effectors are: the Raf kinase family members
v-raf-1 murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (c-Raf-1)
and v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1 (B-Raf).
Thus H-Ras and RAP-1A promote
MAPK cascade activation that is also common for Rac1 and
Protein Info:
Gene Info:
Ensembl Gene:
UniGene (transcript info):
SNP (polymorphism info):
Terms of Use of Thomson Reuters (Scientific) Inc. Maps. All users agree that (a) no right, title or interest in the Maps is transferred by display of the Maps; (b) the Maps may only be used for purposes of determining whether to purchase Bio-Rad products and services displayed in relation to the Maps; (c) the Maps may not be copied, printed, downloaded, modified or disassembled, and no derivatives of the Maps may be created; (d) the Maps and the data contained in the Maps may not be used for purposes of development or commercialization of any third party product or service without first obtaining a separate written license for such use from Thomson Reuters (Scientific) Inc.
Click on a target from the pathway image to view related information.
Protein Name:
Gene Symbol:
Gene Aliases:
Protein Info:
SNP (polymorphism info): (more)
Terms and Conditions
Home |
Copyright © 2017 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
True to form, Safin bounced
He's cantankerous to the bitter end
- |
LONDON - It seemed fitting, somehow, that two-time major champion Marat Safin's always-turbulent relationship with Wimbledon would end this way.
A first-round departure.
Against the unheralded Jesse Levine, a 133d-ranked qualifier from Boca Raton, Fla., who began yesterday with an 0-2 tour-level record in 2009.
And with a mangled racket and plenty of kicking and screaming, including a couple of arguments with the chair umpire, then a postmatch parting shot at a line judge Safin called "a little bit too blind.''
Safin used to rant about disliking tennis on grass, and he once complained about the high price and low quality of food at the players' restaurant at the All England Club. Well, he doesn't have to worry about any of that again after bowing out in his final Wimbledon with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 loss.
After confirming this would be his last appearance at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament - Safin has vowed to retire at season's end - he was asked how he feels about being done with Wimbledon.
"Relieved,'' the 29-year-old Safin replied. "Pretty much relieved.''
He's a former No. 1 player who won the 2000 US Open and 2005 Australian Open, but a series of injuries slowed him recently.
Still, Safin came to Wimbledon ranked 24th and seeded 14th, and had to be considered quite a favorite against Levine, who never had defeated anyone ranked better than 67th.
The 21-year-old Levine, who was born in Canada and moved to Florida at age 13, found yesterday's experience "surreal.''
Levine wasn't the only US qualifier to pull off a surprise yesterday: 17-year-old Melanie Oudin of Marietta, Ga., won a Grand Slam match for the first time, beating the 29th-seeded woman, Sybille Bammer, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.
On a day that set a tournament attendance record of 45,955, everywhere you looked around the sun-soaked grounds, it seemed, someone or another from the United States was playing - and, for the most part, losing. Sixth-seeded Andy Roddick did beat Jeremy Chardy of France, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-3 with the help of 21 aces, but six other American men in first-round action all exited: Robert Kendrick, Robby Ginepri, Bobby Reynolds, Wayne Odesnik, Kevin Kim, and Rajeev Ram.
Taylor Dent - at Wimbledon for the first time since 2005 after two back operations - stuck around at least until tomorrow, because his match was suspended by darkness.
Twenty-two Grand Slam tournaments have come and gone without an American man taking home the trophy, dating to Roddick's win at the 2003 US Open, a drought that is the country's longest in the 41-year Open era.
American women have no such drought, thanks to the Williams sisters. Venus Williams, seeking a third consecutive Wimbledon title and sixth overall, beat Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland 6-3, 6-2.
Williams was joined in the second round by top-seeded Dinara Safina (Safin's younger sister), 2006 Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo and 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic, who saved two match points.


text:
Replay the age-old classic, Monopoly, in Street Fighter style
Rule #34: If it exists, there is porn of it. I believe we should add on to that. If it exists, there is porn AND a Monopoly game of it.
Case in point: Monopoly: Street Fighter Collector's Edition. A remake of the classic board game that has you travel around a square board buying properties and forcing those who land on your properties to pay rent money. While its supposed to end when everyone, but one is bankrupt, it usually ends when everyone just gets bored.
So how is Monopoly: Street Fighter Collector's Edition differ from plain, boring Monopoly? Gameplay is the same, but the 22 properties on the game board are based on fighting arenas from the series like the Shadaloo Headquarters and Makoto's Karate Dojo. The normal player tokens are replaced by Vega's mask, Chun-Li's wrist cuff, Hadouken, M. Bison, Ryu, and Blanka.
Monopoly: Street Fighter Collector's Edition is supposed to be available today on Amazon, but it's currently unavailable; either because it's not ready yet, or because there are only limited quantities and Street Fighter fans have already snatched them up.


text:
Do You Monitor Your Teens Facebook Page?
Teen Confesses to Driving Drunk on Facebook (Guess What Happens Next?)
Jacob Cox-Brown is definitely not the smartest kid around. The 18-year-old recently wrote on Facebook:
"Drivin drunk ... classsic ;) but to whoever's vehicle i hit i am sorry. :P"
Cox-Brown's "friends" contacted police, who promptly arrested him.
This leaves me wondering, what has changed so much in the way that we raise our kids that our teens think that it is okay to YouTube, Facebook, or Tweet their indiscretions to the general public but yet seem surprised when they get caught? Do our teens think that social media is sanctuary? Do they have no sense that once the information is live, it is out there forever?
More from The Stir: 9-Year-Old Writes Powerful Letter to Drunk Driver Who Left Her Paralyzed (VIDEO)
Our kids are being raised in a world where there is more and more behind-the-screen time with others than there is face-to-face interaction, and they are all losing their social skills and common sense. How else can you explain all the sexts, shaming, and videotaping of sexual acts and illegal activity that teens are sharing with the world? People, in general, get braver online, but mix it with hormones and little common sense and you will see full confessions go viral.
Do you think teens have changed in their morals over the last decade or does it have more to do with the sheer accessibility of a larger venue and the instant gratification mind set of the Internet that has our teens sharing their most intimate indiscretions?
Do you monitor your teen's Facebook page?
my son is 14 and I know everything that is written or posted on his page. I ahve his password too. if I see anything I don't like I will interrogate him about it. if I see anything offensive I will personally delete it or I will make him delete it. he's ok with my rules. and most of the people on his page I know. every parent,parents different.
I sure do know what's on their page. A requirement to any social network is that I have to have one too and we have to be "friends".
I do,I think they should be requirements for all teens.A responsible parent knows what there child is doing... always.I know people will say that you need to have trust ...no..I don.t. I will never have trust when it comes to the internet.That is one place that you can never trust anything about and you need to monitor daily .Not only for your childs safety ,but for the safety of your entire family.
The only way for my kids to have a fb page or anypage I have to have there password and they are friends with me on there pages and welcome there friends to be friends with me as well as there mother or father
I monitor my SD15's account. We are friends, but I don't have her password. If I see something on there I don't feel is appropriate, I take it to her dad. We decide how to handle it from there.
We did when our teen was younger. She's 19 now so no we don't monitor any of her online sites.
My kids know there is nothing that they can hide from me when it comes to technology - I work in IT. Not only do I have their FB passwords, but I also have a copy of all of their FB messages routed to my email. And now that FB is saving copies of chat conversations as messages, I get those too. I also get a daily report of their Internet activity, all the sites that they accessed, and how long they were online. I also get a daily report of their texts (not the message bc the phone company doesn't allow that, but I get the number and name stored on their phone and time of the text).
Some would say they should have their privacy. Well, the Internet is not private. Rarely do I read their messages, but occasionally I'll go through them and I will ask questions. I feel that this has actually created more "openness" and now I usually know about all their doings before I ever read it. Also, this has made it where neither of them really use social media that much - which is a good thing.
Luckily, neither of my kids give me any reasons to not trust them, so like I said above I don't go through the messages all that often - every now and then as a spot check. But, the good thing is that if anything major were to happen to my kids I have access to all of their messages, emails, and texts. That is a part of keeping them safe in my opinion.
For the IT mom who monitors all of her kids technology. I applaud you and may I ask how old your kids are? My son is 16 and when he turned 15 he asked if i would no longer look at his texts as he was starting to flirt with girls and it was embarrassing. I agreed, he had never sent any texts I was concerned with and agree reading his texts now and then allowed for some conversations we may not have had at the time. I ttold him if I felt the need I would look at his phone messges now and then and did so privately and he didn't know. i didn't see anything i was concerned with. Then at 16 we got him an iphone and they have passwords. i made the mistake by not making it a rule that I know his password. Now I feel here a year later, I can't go back and change the rules, but i also think he is using his phone is inappropriate ways and want to set new rules. He is addicted to his phone like a drug, when I threatened to take it away, he threatened that that would ruin our relationship forever. He is a good kid, great grades, involved in sports, doesn't have time to go out during the week, but he does have a girlfriend and he is on the phone way to much and I'm mostly concerned with their "face-timing" and what they are doing live with each other. We've had many chats about the dangers of sexting, but I have a feeling he thinks face time isn't public and people don't know. We'll I have my suspicions and feel like if I had to do it over again I would never get a kid a smart phone. I will have different rules for my 13 year old daughter and don't plan on getting her a smart phone for a long, long time. Grr...teens, our sweet kids turn into people we don't really recognize for a while.
When my girls first got Facebook accounts they were 13 and you bet I monitored them closely, had the passwords, the whole nine yards. Now that they are older (18 and 16) and have proven that they can use social media in a reasonable and safe manner I no longer monitor them as closely. Still do check now and again on the younger one but so far, she has been very sensible about it.


text:
Governor Cuomo's approval rating has taken a major hit after he pushed through strict gun laws earlier this month.
Cuomo's rating fell from 74 percent last month to 59 percent in a new Quinnipiac University poll. Cuomo's support among Republicans in the Empire State plunged from 68 percent before the gun law to just 44 percent as of today.


text:
Hotels in Denia, Spain
Search & Compare Denia Hotels
Get Secret Prices on select hotels
These prices aren't available to everyone.
Best hotels in Denia
Denia overviewVisitors can plan a fun excursion to Denia Marina and Denia Beach while in Denia. While you're here, stop by Denia Ethnological Museum and Denia Castle and Archaeological Museum. Whatever your interests are, Denia has something for you.
Where to stay in DeniaWhether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Denia has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Denia with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Denia hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Denia hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
How to get to DeniaFly in to Alicante (ALC-Alicante Intl.), 52.4 mi (84.4 km) from downtown Denia.
What to see around DeniaFun excursions can include a visit to:
- • Denia Marina
- • Denia Beach
- • Les Marines Beach
- • Las Rotas Beach
- • La Sella Golf Course
- • Denia Ethnological Museum
- • Denia Castle and Archaeological Museum
- • Les Bovetes Beach
- • Els Molins Beach
When to visit DeniaIf you're still deciding when to visit, here are the seasonal norms to help you plan:
Seasonal temperature averages
- • January-March: 71°F day, 41°F night
- • April-June: 86°F day, 47°F night
- • July-September: 89°F day, 60°F night
- • October-December: 82°F day, 42°F night
- • January-March: 0.12 inches
- • April-June: 0.12 inches
- • July-September: 0.28 inches
- • October-December: 0.16 inches


text:
Four in a row (4 in a line)
by: HarokoSoft • 1.1K
All Android applications categories
by: HarokoSoft • 1.1K
Thank you for downloading 4 in Raya (Four Online)!
Four in a row for Android is free!
Spend unforgettable moments playing this fun game like Connect Four.
You can play 4 in a Row (4 online) with another person or against the module Artificial Intelligence (Ai).
The Ai of this game is not predictable as in other games.
Operation (Connect 4):
4 in a line (also known as Four in a Row, Connect 4, and Four in a Line) is a two-player game in which each one chooses a different color for your card and by shifts launches one at a time in a panel of 7 columns x 6 rows.
The chips fall piling up in his column. The objective of the game is to connect four pieces of the same color forming a line horizontally, vertically or diagonally before your opponent does.
Connect four in a row to win.
4 in a row players start heading in rotating shifts.
upcoming improvements: Online game
Four in a row in 4 languages:
Connect 4 and win.
Tags: 4 en raya , juego de 4 en raya javascript , fierst row , como jogar 4ina , aplicaçoes gratis 4 em linha , quatro em linha 2 jogadores , jogos com as quatros operações e as tics , gratis jogo 4 em linha , cuatro en raja
from 1.134 reviews
Download Four in a row (4 in a line)
Free - 2.7 - 5M
Sorry ...
This app is no longer available.Explore Android
Share this app


text:
Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina
I honestly cannot understand our justice system. A man receives 120 years (Life) for raping pigs. Yes its disgusting and inhumane. But on the other hand A man rapes his 3 year old daughter and gives her two STDs but he gets 20 years and only servers 15. How in the world does this make sense? Both happened in the same state, Mississippi. Can you explain any reasoning behind it?
1 Answer from Attorneys
'Mississippi' pretty much explains everything for me - no real surprises there. But North Carolina is just as whacked. You can kill a dog in NC and its a misdemeanor but if you beat the dog its a felony - go figure. If you are over the age of 25 and haven't figured out that especially in the 'good 'ol boy' south, a big component of our justice system is that you get as much justice as you can afford - then basically - there's something wrong with you.


text:
It's a new spin on Restaurant Wars starting this week! But first, we've got to get through the Quickfire.
The ep starts back at the suite. Josh talks about not having John in the competition. Stefan is shown sitting outside without his "morning friend, John." Brooke said she's good with those left in the competition. Josie says to those in the kitchen "Asians represent, Asians represent!" Stefan sort of wrinkles his nose. Josie says in the camera aside that everyone left is impressive, and that to underestimate anyone is stupid. "I didn't come back as a stupid chef!" Ummm......
They arrive back at the TC Kitchen, and Wolfgang Puck is there with Padma. The challenge is to work with ginger (YAY! I love ginger!). Turns out it's sponsored by Canada Dry ginger ale and it seems to require the use of ginger ale, although I'm not sure if everyone uses it. They only get 15 minutes. The winner will receive immunity in the next Elimination challenge.
The cheftestants are going crazy running around trying to finish their dishes in 15 minutes. Josie and Josh collide in a full-on run but both remain standing.
Josh - White Chocolate & Ginger Soup with Peaches & Tarragon - Wolfgang Puck said very restrained on the ginger.
Josie - Seared Scallop with Ginger-Honey Yogurt & Miso-Ginger Sauce - Puck said the scallops were nicely cooked.
Brooke - Ginger-Caramel Squid with Fresh Lime & Chili Powder - Puck says it sounds inventive and it works well together.
Lizzie - Watermelon & Ginger Soup with Fresh Mint - Puck says it would be a nice cold soup to serve on a warm day.
Micah - Ginger Shrimp Salad with Radish, Plum, Ponzu Vinaigrette & Fried Crispy Ginger - Padma likes the plum - it's refreshing.
Kristen - Fennel-Ginger Salad with Brie & Tomatoes - Puck said infusing the ginger flavor via the CO2 cartridge was a new idea. (I think that's what he said.)
Sheldon - Wok-Fried Ginger Skirt Steak with Ginger & Oranges - Puck said it could use a bit more sweetness but it was good.
Stefan - Ahi Tuna with Lemongrass & Ginger Vinaigrette - Puck said nice and delicate. Stefan adds some charm by speaking to Wolfgang in German.
The bottom group - Sheldon and Josh
The top group - Brooke, Stefan, and Lizzie
And the winner is Brooke!
For the Elimination Challenge, Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, arrives in the TC Kitchen. And Padma announces it's time for Restaurant Wars! But a new twist - each cheftestant must come up with a complete restaurant concept along with a dish that represents the concept - all to be presented at The Bite of Seattle. They will need to prepare 200 portions, and they will have 4 sous chefs to help them. There will be 2 winners chosen at the Bite of Seattle, and those winners will serve as Executive Chefs and create their restaurant from the ground up in the second part of Restaurant Wars. The 2 winners will receive $10,000 for this part of the challenge.
They head out to get ingredients - Josie, Micah and Sheldon head to Uwajimaya Asian Food Market and the others head over to Central Market.
They arrive back in the TC Kitchen and Kuniko, Carla, Chrissy, and Eliza are there as sous chefs. Micah and Josie share Kuniko, and Sheldon asks Chrissy to help him. Stefan gets Carla to help him, and Eliza is helping Lizzie. Tom comes into the kitchen to see what everyone is working on.
There is a *lot* of camera time for Josie....so - do we speculate? Is it her time to go? PaLEEZ?
Back at the suite, they show Stefan sticking a frozen Healthy Choice into the microwave. (REALLY? Does anyone think that chefs are actually eating these things?) It's also Sheldon's 30th birthday. The other chefs bring out a cake for him.
The next day, they rush to their stations at Bite of Seattle. The sous chefs show up and start helping where needed. An element of Josie's dish isn't done, and she begins to freak out - which means an incessant amount of talking and honking laughter. The judges show up, and Danny notes when he first met Tom C. was at another food festival such as Bite of Seattle. Tom said "I had hair then!" and they show a picture of Tom with a full head of hair. He just doesn't look right with hair! LOL Danny said Tom made a sea urchin and crabmeat mashed potatoes dish that stood out, and made him want to work with Tom. Tom said he *still* makes that dish. Meanwhile, Brian Canlis is at Stefan's station, and when Stefan starts up a blender, the top isn't on and he sprays Canlis, who starts laughing.
JOSH - "Bistro George" - Seared Eye of Rib Eye with Cauliflower Puree & Mushroom Red Wine Sauce. Gail likes his dish, Danny thinks the mushrooms are seasoned, but the steak isn't.
LIZZIE - "Mia Filino" - Mustard Green Canederli with Fonduta & Crispy Speck. Danny says her dish is classic northeastern Italian near Austria. Tom says the flavor is great, but it's a bit heavy.
SHELDON - "Urbano" - Sour Tamarind Soup with Pork Belly, Shrimp & Snapper. Danny said the flavor makes you sit up straight - in a good way, and it's clear he's cooking from his heart. Padma notes that traditionally, this soup is not a pretty dish to look at, but he managed to keep it authentic.
STEFAN - "Bangkok via Munich" - Thai Lobster Bisque with Shrimp Dumplings, Potatoes & Radishes *and* another dish - Bavarian Cream Mango Lollipop. Gail likes the coconut milk and the broth in the soup, but wants some herbs in the dish. Danny Meyer said the lollipop doesn't hold up to the soup, and the last bite makes him forget the soup.
MICAH - "Raw" - Salmon, Snapper, Himachi, Squid, Scallop & Mackerel with Raw Vegetables. While he's describing the dish to the judges, Gail asks if he's thought of this concept for a long time, and he says yes. If you're in a chef in Beverly Hills, you have to please a lot of ladies who watch their figure. Tom and Gail both look at each other with puzzled faces. After trying the dish, Tom didn't like the presentation - he didn't like that the seafood wasn't cut to order. Gail liked the egg yolk vinaigrette. Danny said everyone there has a good context for raw fish - it's called really good sushi. And if this isn't adding something to the dialogue on really good sushi, who needs it?
KRISTEN - "Atelier Kwan" - Onsen Egg with Camembert-Mustard Sauce & Buttered Radishes. Danny Meyer liked the butter-poached radishes and said they were wonderful. Gail loves the egg. Tom said there's always a risk cooking an egg like this, as some don't set, but her eggs are perfect.
BROOKE - "Unkosher" - Matzo Ball Soup with Duck Confit & Toasted Black Rye Bread. Gail liked the duck broth, but she doesn't like the matzoh ball - "It's offensive to my people!" But she loves the Black Rye Bread. Tom said it would have been better if she had made the matzoh ball out of the rye bread.
JOSIE - "Home 305" - Puerco Asado, Black Bean Chorizo Croquette, Pickles & Mojo Sauce. Prior to the judges coming up to her station, guests are shown standing at Josie's table waiting for food to be served, and she's still cooking it and trying to plate it, all the while talking and doing her song-and-dance Josie Show. Sure enough, she does the same with the judges, and she says "You can't get any closer to my heart with the dishes I'm cooking!" Tom says "hopefully you can get it closer to the plate." Gail said the pork is dried out and flavorless. Tom agrees.
The judges discuss who could go home. Stefan and Micah both didn't do well, as well as Josie.
Back at the Stew Room, Padma comes in and asks to see Kristen, Sheldon, and Josh. They're obviously in the top group! From concept to execution, Tom said the one dish showed what the concept could be for each cheftestant. The two winners? Kristen and Sheldon! What a great birthday present for Sheldon - $10,000! :-) And Kristen is now up to $45,000 for her monetary total so far. Josh is disappointed.
But Kristen and Sheldon will face off in less than 48 hours. They are given dossiers as to the details they'll need to know. They will each receive completely empty spaces to be built up from scratch. They can staff the restaurants now when they go back to meet the other chefs, but Padma tells them to choose wisely, as someone will *still* be eliminated tonight. Danny urges them to make sure to staff their restaurants with those they feel they can teach and who can execute their food as well as they would. The winner of Restaurant Wars will get a new Toyota Avalon.
They head back to Stew Room and they choose their staff members.
Kristen chooses Brooke, Lizzie, Josie.
Sheldon chooses Josh, Stefan, Micah.
Padma comes in asking to see Micah, Lizzie, and Josie. Kristen realizes her odds are *not* good with two women in the bottom group.
Gail tells Micah there were so many pieces of fish that you couldn't differentiate between them. Tom said he'd rather have 1 piece of fish sliced in front of them vs. the Pu-Pu platter of fish.
Lizzie is asked how she came up with the concept. Lizzie said she was aiming for northeastern Italian, but perhaps she wasn't gracious enough to explain it to them when they were at the table. Tom tells her the dumpling wasn't cooked enough. Gail said if you're going to get that specific, "God is in the details."
Padma asks Josie how she thinks she did. She said she got good feedback and gave everyone the option of crispy pork or fattier pork. Danny said when he tried to put his fork in the pork and the pork fought back, he knew it was going to be a problem. Gail said the pork was so bland, all she tasted was grease. Tom said "The Josie Show, time and time again - it seems that in an effort to put that show on, you're forgetting some basic things."
And after commercial break, Padma tells Micah to PYKAG! Wow. I really really REALLY thought it was going to be Josie, dammit! But if anyone can beat CJ in LCK, it might be Micah.
They show previews for Restaurant Wars - it's Girls vs. Guys. It'll be interesting!


text:
Ask the Experts
I am HIV -, female. My husband is HIV +, male. we would like to have a baby. (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)Good Day. My husband told me a month ago that he got tested and he is HIV +. I also got tested and i am HIV -. We would still like to have a baby, in regard that i would not be infected, nor our child. Is there a way where this is possible. We are...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation...of this website.My psychiatrist hooked me up with a paedeatric oncologist - I think that basically means a doctor who deals with children who have cancer. I was taken through the wards and all of a sudden my problems seemed completely... Read more »
I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and he contracted HIV about two months ago. I... Read more »
Positive Elisa, Indeterminate Western Blot, Negative Rapid Test HIV test was indeterminate?(INDETERMINATE HIV TESTS, 2009) (PREGNANCY, 2009)Hi, Doctor - Around 2 weeks ago during my annual OBGYN appointment, I received a HIV test. The... Read more »
You Can Have a Healthy Pregnancy if You Are HIV Positive...thinking about using a fertility clinic, be sure to get information about all the services you will need and their costs.) "I ruled out intrauterine insemination because of the cost, but it is an option." If you and your partner(s) are both... Read more »
Couples With Mixed HIV Status...Children if the Woman has HIV Serodiscordant Couples Couples with one person who is HIV-positive and one who is HIV-negative are sometimes called "serodiscordant" or "mixed serostatus". "Sero-" refers to blood serum. "Serostatus" refers... Read more »
Women and HIV/AIDS...to be diagnosed with HIV later in their disease than men andfewer women than men are getting HIV treatment. This can have a negative impacton women's health. Women may postpone medical care and treatment due to anumber of barriers including: ... Read more »
HIV Testing...plan early treatment and intervention, improving your chances of slowing down the progression of HIV disease. If you test negative, you may feel less anxious. By knowing your status, you can find out whether or not you can infect... Read more »
Connect With Others
Need encouragement...or something
Posted by stupidgirl, 1 Reply...My very high risk encounter was June 17 and i tested neg. last week on Monday. I'm still freaking out because there are new symptoms. I'm having pains in my pelvis and it feel bloated Read more »
Want to have a baby
Posted by Positivelyok, 5 Replies... We are both positive and are numbers are great. We would like to hear from anyone who has or is currently going through a pregnancy and what it entails as it relates to being HIV positive. We are going to our regular check-up in a few months... Read more »
partner positive - now im preg - am i too?
Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies...found out that he is positive after he fell ill and a doctor decided to do a test 4 it.... he had been tested in the past with neg results but a few months before i fell pregnant he put himself at risk (he thinnks this is when he caught hiv). so... Read more »
My boyfriend is HIV positive....
Posted by ladycatalpa, 4 Replies...My boyfriend and I had been friends for almost 5 years before we got together so I knew he was HIV+ before we started this relationship. He contracted it through a blood transfusion when he was 3. He's also a hemophiliac. Read more »


text:
When it came to planning their big day, Pippa and Andy wanted "a chilled wedding which was more about friends and family." So, they made sure to keep things as personal as possible when they tied the knot at St. Paul's Church in Newbury, Berkshire, on 23 August, 2014.
The traditional church wedding was followed by a reception at Cheam School – where both of the bride's parents work – and Pippa put her background as a photo stylist to good use when creating the rustic-vintage wedding day, captured by Emma and Ian of Big Bouquet Wedding Photography.
Featuring plenty of handmade and handwritten elements, Pippa added details like big Kilner jar dispensers with iced coffee and pink lemonade, old Walls silver crates which were used as flower buckets, and brown paper laid down across the middle of tables which she hand-decorated. (In fact, Pippa enjoyed putting together all of the wedding details so much it prompted her to launch her own wedding props hire company!)
The couple's military backgrounds were also reflected in the wedding details, with a four-tier cake made of chocolate, Victoria sponge and banana layers made by pal Lucy Bruns of Lucy's Sugar Shack, which was decorated with military figurines and finished with a miniature helicopter at the top.
MORE: Lucy & Dan's Alice in Wonderland wedding
"We had our first date in Christchurch, Dorset and I was running five minutes late, which as both of us are from ex-military backgrounds would definitely be deemed as unacceptable!" says Pippa of her first in-person meet-up with Andy (the couple met on Match.com).
"I was swiftly told off, which I thought was very brave of him on a first date - he was a keeper. Then from there onwards we were inseparable. Thank you Match.com, you were my saviour in finding me my true soulmate!"
Don't miss all of the couple's top wedding planning tips and click through the slideshow for all of the gorgeous images from Big Bouquet Photography.
To get in touch with Pippa about wedding props hire, email her at email@example.com
LOVE THIS WRITER? Follow her on Twitter @JenBNYC
MORE REAL WEDDINGS: Check out Katy & Elliott's budget-friendly big day here
All imagery is from Big Bouquet - bigbouquet.co.uk


text:
News release: "Yesterday we filed a motion for partial summary judgment in our long running Jewel v. NSA case, focusing on the government's admitted seizure and search of communications from the Internet backbone, also called "upstream." We've asked the judge to rule that there are two ways in which this is unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment:
- The admitted seizure of communications from the Internet backbone, for which we have government admissions plus the evidence we received long ago from Mark Klein.
- The government's admitted search of the entire communications stream, including the content of communications.
We're very proud of this motion (especially the infographic), and we're hoping that this shifts the conversation around the world to how the surveillance actually happens, rather than the U.S. government's self-serving word games about it."


text:
Doug Robinson: The Jazz's Trey Burke is one of the bright spots in a bad 2013 draft
Jazz Source Alpine, UTJan. 10, 2014 2:42 p.m.
"Jazz management is not tanking. They are giving a group of players and Corbin room to hang themselves. We'll see."
Uh, so let me get this straight. Nearly every person with a pulse believed the Jazz would constantly lose this season after they essentially released every single free agent last season. Right?
So the expectation was close to the 1-14 season start. Many people thought they should be winning a few more than that but not really that far off.
Enter Trey Burke. Enter Marvin Williams into the starting lineup. Ever since those changes they are winning at a pace near what all the veterans were winning at last season.
So this is what Corbin was given to hang himself with? The Jazz are now exceeding expectations that most had for them.
Your theory doesn't seem to be working.
Most of our young players are progressing more/faster than outside analysts expected them to. Trey just got rookie of the month. Derrick Favors is changing shots and game outcomes on a routine basis now. Even Hayward who hasn't been able to throw it in the ocean all season is suddenly stringing multiple good shooting performances together.
Objectified Tooele, UTJan. 10, 2014 12:44 p.m.
When a fan goes to a game to watch their team play, it's always more fun to win than lose. Always. The more a team wins, the more fans support it. If a team loses too often, many fans quit coming... even though the idea of a lottery pick at the end of season sounds nice.
First and foremost, team owners try to keep fans happy and supporting the team. It's hard to fit any kind of losing (intentionally or not) into that equation.
If I was a coach, I would always try to win as many games as possible... in any way I could. It's called job security. Tanking games will never equate to job security in any situation.
There You Go Again Saint George, UTJan. 10, 2014 12:34 p.m.
Trey Burke has become a blinding ray of sunshine in an otherwise dark season once headed directly on a path to become the worst, by record, for the Jazz as well as the NBA.
May the Jazz be as lucky in the 2014 NBA Draft!
AFCoug Colorado Springs, COJan. 10, 2014 12:17 p.m.
And for the 2nd time the Jazz drafted a PG in the draft they get the 2nd best PG that was available. MCW is tearing it up in Philly while Burke, who has had his moments and is playing solid, is clearly 2nd best. Hopefully long term he is better than MCW but that is not the case so far.
joe5 South Jordan, UTJan. 10, 2014 12:15 p.m.
How can anybody expect to evaluate a draft after only half a season? The jury will be out on the 2013 draft for 3-4 more years at least. Some of the players mentioned in this article may still turn out to be good NBA players for many years. In fact, I suspect that will be the case.
behappy: The Jazz resurgence coincides with Marvin being inserted into the starting lineup. The Jazz were 0-4 between Trey's return from injury and Marvin becoming a starter.
TerryHaimes Sturgis, MSJan. 10, 2014 11:55 a.m.
You can't judge the 2013 draft this early. Let us wait and see said the blind man to the deaf fellow.
I'm not ready to annoint Trey yet either.
Jazz management is not tanking. They are giving a group of players and Corbin room to hang themselves. We'll see.
Jazz Source Alpine, UTJan. 10, 2014 10:49 a.m.
@workingman & Little Andy
What a ridiculous statement this is Ty Corbins fault. He is the coach and his job is to win. His job depends on it. Do you seriously expect him to play worse players while better ones sit? If that were true then you should be expecting him to play Lucas/Garret 30 minutes a night.
Blame O'Conner/Lindsey because they are the ones that acquired and keep the players Corbin has to work with. This is the movie moneyball in reverse. Lindsey should be unloading players that are making us win too much and removing the option Corbin has to play them. In fact I think he tried with the Bynum deal. Didn't happen.
I'm no Corbin lover to be sure but good grief, the Jazz have never been a tanking organization and never embraced losing so suddenly we are going to collude with our coach to intentionally lose games? Ridiculous.
By the way, Trey Burke is the reason we are winning "too much". 1-14 without him and nearly .500 with him. Sure Williams and Jefferson are some glue and filling roles nicely but we'd be in the tank if Trey went down with an injury.
behappy Provo, UTJan. 10, 2014 8:12 a.m.
The Jazz got the best fit for them in the weakest draft ever. Only a handful of teams got a truly long term contributing player. Carter-Williams will be the Rookie of the Year, but Burkes fits the Jazz better.
Everyone complains that the Jazz are winning too much. Don't blame Corbin or his playing the two veterans that play. Blame it on Burkes, they only started winning when he came back from injury. You don't want them to lose too much because it can be negative mentally. These players know now that they can be competitive. That is a good thing.
Don't get caught up in expert predictions. They claimed the best players from last years draft would be Bennett and Porter. They all had reservations about Carter-Williams and Burkes.
Don't worry be happy.
Little Andy Tremonton, UTJan. 9, 2014 9:20 p.m.
@meworkingman: Ditto. Along with most of the fan base..
meworkingman PLEASANT GROVE, UTJan. 9, 2014 7:08 p.m.
Please. Of course a high draft pick doesn't guarantee a star player. However, the 2014 draft class is expected to be the best draft class in a long time. This story seems a lot like a CYA for the Jazz's horrible coach. This was supposed to be a year of discovery with the C5 (Burke, Burks, Hayward, Kanter, and Favors) getting big minutes along with a certain 7-foot Frenchman.
It was supposed to be a no-lose season: If the young guys couldn't cut it and lost a lot of games, we would be getting a great draft pick in a loaded draft. If, on the other hand, the young guys caught fire and won enough games to push us out of a top-5 pick, at least we would know that we have the makings of a good, strong, young core.
But what have we gotten instead? Winning too many games while guys who won't be on the team next year get HUGE minutes while most of the younger guys (everyone but Favors, Hayward, and Burke) languish on the bench. When will the SL media quit covering for Ty?


text:
Sign In
Sign Out | Hello, null
Browse more:
The ingenious Kolo refill system has whatever you need to display and store photos, artwork, and scrapbook pages. Kolo believes that people value their photographs as much as museums treasure their fine works of art, and is committed to making the finest quality archival photo preservation products.
What is archival? In the simplest sense, archival materials will resist decomposing, disintegrating, discoloring, or reacting to other materials over time. If an acidic material is in contact with photos or memorabilia, the acid can migrate, or transfer, from the acidic materials to the photos, causing them to deteriorate and discolor. Lignin, a naturally occurring acid substance in wood that breaks down over time, causes paper with lignin to become yellowed and brittle as it ages. Merely being "acid free" does not assure that a product is archival. All Kolo papers are made to a special recipe and rigorously tested to ensure that they are acid free (a pH of 7.0), lignin free, and stable over time — genuinely archival. Kolo archival page refills won't harm treasured photographs and memorabilia.
Kolo protector pages are made of premium ultra clear polypropylene, a stable plastic product that is free of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which can also harm photographs. Kolo protector pages simply slide right over album pages, protecting them from fingerprints and harmful environmental elements such as dust.
Color Chart Note — Use this color chart as an approximation of the real color. If exact color matching is necessary, use actual samples of the materials.
see also ...
Kolo is a registered trademark.
Gift Idea
Hint — click a thumbnail to enlarge.
Hint — click a thumbnail to enlarge.
(based on 1 review)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
Reviewed by 1 customer
Displaying review 1
Back to top
Happily married to these refill pages
By PeaceArtLove
from Los Angeles, CA
Comments about Kolo Photo Album Refill Pages:
How can you be in love with paper? Well, I LOVE these refill pages. They are the base for all my scrapbook pages. Kolo albums are my favorite and the only ones that meet my approval as family documentarian. The soft white is beautiful and compliments any photos and colors/patterns of decorative paper I use. Be sure to purchase the protector sheets which easily slip over the pages.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Loading item data...
Please allow ADDITIONAL DELIVERY TIME for factory-shipped items.
Click here to view expected shipping dates, or call our Order Dept (800)-828-4548.
Copyright © 2015 Dick Blick Art Materials. All rights reserved.
Your cart is currently empty.
Your cart currently contains N item.
Dick Blick Art Materials · P.O. Box 1267 · Galesburg, IL 61402-1267 · Toll-free Phone (800) 828-4548 International Phone +1-309-343-6181 ext. 5402 · Fax (800) 621-8293
Dick Blick Art Materials®, Blick®, Blick Studio®, and Artists Pick Blick® are registered trademarks ofDick Blick Holdings Inc. © Copyright 1999-2017 Dick Blick Holdings Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
Functional and fabulous.
One of the most welcome trends in bicycling in the United States over the past 10 years is the rise of what you might call the un-Lycra cyclist. This person doesn't own a carbon-fiber bike that costs several thousand dollars and doesn't put on special gear to ride. This person hops on the bike to do errands or go to work or head out for a night with friends. This person wears street clothes while pedaling.
All well and good. But as any woman will tell you, if you spend a significant length of time in the saddle while not wearing bike shorts, you can experience some discomfort in your lady parts. This isn't a dealbreaker for most women, but it can be irritating, especially if you ride more than a few miles, as do many urban commuters.
Enter Christiana Guzman, a product designer in Austin, Texas, and the creator of the Urbanist Cycling Chamois Panties.
Guzman's got a Kickstarter campaign going to finance the production of two designs that incorporate a protective foam insert – known as a chamois – into a pair of good-looking panties that can be worn under normal clothes of any type.
The underthings come in two styles, a boy short and a lighter-weight bikini. They're attractive and functional, and they address a real need. Kind of like bicycles.