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When I shop at CVS I save, on average 60% – 90% off my bill! Here are a few tips on how you too can shop and SAVE at CVS.
Get a CVS Card
When you are ready to start saving at CVS, the first, and most important thing to do, is to sign up for a CVS card. You can either do this online at CVS.com, or in the store. All of their sales are tied to the card, and any time you earn Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) they are tied to your card. Without the card, you cannot save at CVS.
Once you have your CVS card, make sure they swipe it with every transaction. You receive 2% back in rewards at the end of each quarter, based on your spending (i.e. FREE cash), so you want all of your transactions recorded! You also earn 1 ECB for every 2 prescriptions.
Everytime you go into CVS, make sure you stop at the red price checking machine near the front, also known as the "Magic Coupon Machineâ€. It will spit out CVS coupons that can be used along with Manufacturer's coupons (this is called stacking). You can often times swipe your card twice to get the maximum number of coupons.
Shopping at CVS
CVS has a pretty flexible coupon policy, which is one of the reasons that it's my favorite drug store. If you have any questions about their policy, you can read it here.  I actually recommend that you print it out and take it with you in case you have questions when you are shopping.  CVS allows you to use 1 Manufacturer's coupon and 1 store coupon per item, and they also allow for overage. For example I received a CVS coupon for $.25/2 coupon for 2 chocolate bars from the magic coupon machine. I also have a manufacturer's coupon for $1/2 of these same candy bars. The candy bars are on sale for 2/$1. Using both of these coupons, I will get an extra $.25 off my bill.
The next important piece in shopping at CVS is using Extra Care Bucks (ECBs). These are equivalent to cash that can only be used at CVS. Each week, certain deals at CVS will produce ECBs.
Earning and Spending ECBs
Each week CVS has a variety of items that when purchased will give you ECBs, which is a coupon good on almost anything in the store in your next transaction. You can split your items and have multiple transactions in one trip to use your ECBs the same day or you can save them for your next trip (that's called rolling), or you can save them for your next trip.
Here is an example of a shopping trip to show you what I mean:
In this shopping trip I am going to split my items into 4 transactions to get the best savings.  Going into this trip I had $10 in ECBs from the previous week. Transaction 1: 3 Boxes of Special K – cost 2/$5 (total $7.50 for 3 boxes), earns $4 ECBs 5 5ct Allegra – cost $6.99 each ($34.95) 1 Depends Real Fit 3 ct – cost $3.99, earns $2 ECBs ** 2 Packages of Charmin Basic Toilet Paper – cost $5.99 each (total $11.98), part of Spend $30 on P&G items and get 2 free boxes of Cheerios 2 Packages of Bounty Basic – cost $6.49 each (total $12.98), part of Spend $30 on P&G items and get 2 free boxes of Cheerios 2 Herbal Essences Conditioner – $3.47 each (total $6.94), part of Spend $30 on P&G items and get 2 free boxes of Cheerios 1 Multigrain Cheerios – cost $3.99 1 Cheerios – cost $3.99 Total Value: $86.32 (plus tax) Coupons used: 1 $1/3 Kellogg's Special K found here 5 $7/1 Allegra 1 $2/1 Depends found here 1 $2/1 Depends CVS Store Coupon found here 1 $1/2 Charmin Toilet Paper – 4/1 P&G 2 $1/1 Bounty Paper Towel  – 4/1 P&G 1 $1/2 Cheerios found here 1 $1/1 Herbal Essence 2 Free Cheerios – $3.99/1 $10 ECB from previous week $2 ECB from previous week Total After Coupons: $21.39 (plus tax), 6 ECBs Earned 75% savings on Transaction 1  Transaction 2: 3 Boxes of Special K – cost 2/$5 ($7.50) Total Value: $7.50  Coupons used: $1/3 Special K found here $4 ECBs from previous transaction $2 ECBs from previous transaction Total Spent: $.50, earned $4 ECBs 94% savings on Transaction 2  Transaction 3: 3 Boxes of Special K – cost 2/$5 ($7.50) Total Value $7.50 Coupons used: $1/3 Special K found here  $4 ECBs from previous transaction Total Spent; $2.50, earned $4 ECBs 67% Savings on Transaction 3  Total spent on ALL 3 Transactions: $24.39 (plus tax) Total Value on all 3 Transactions: $101.32 Total SAVED on all 3 transactions:  $76.93, 68% savings and $4 ECBs left for next week.  If you don't need anymore items, you can always hold your ECBs for your next trip to CVS. ECBs DO have an expiration date, but they are good for a month!Â
 **I always take advantage of the FREE items. If we don't need the items, they go directly into our donation box!
Once you get the hang of CVS shopping, you can even MAKE MONEY on certain ECB purchases. For instance, if Colgate is on sale for $2.99 and produces $2.99 in ECBs, after ECBs, your Colgate is FREE. BUT, if there is also a $.75/1 manufacturer's coupon for Colgate, you can actually NET money. So, you will pay $2.24 out of pocket, but you'll earn $2.99 in ECBs, netting $.75 that can be used towards other essentials.


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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Jan Fabre, The Escape of the Artist, II, 2008
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Friday, May 27, 2011
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I have a theory that outdoorsy people get more out of life. I am not really an outdoorsy type per se [my Dad used to refer to me as a HOUSEPLANT when I was a kid], but I am determined to spend a lot of time outside over the 3-day weekend. Maybe these photos will inspire you to do the same. :]
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Adam & Steve - Limited Edition 10" Porcelain Coupe Dinner Plate
In honor of New York recognizing same sex marriage, I have designed a range of limited edition wedding plates.
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Nissan Pathfinder
kevinmac Posts: 5Recently I attempted to negotiate the purchase of a 2003 PF LE. In addition to the $2000.00 rebate and $500.00 manuf. to dealer cash, the salesperson said there was an additional $900.00 in possible incentives to the dealer that he would try to apply to my transaction. He would not go into great detail what it was. The $900.00 dollar number is not posted on the Edmund's/Nissan- rebate/incentive page. Does anyone know what it is and how long it is available?
It might be something called dealer holdback. It is the cash given to dealers for the period of time the car sits in the lot (around 2-3% of MSRP). Like a supplement for inventory costs. Th sooner they sell it, the more they keep. The longer it sits on the lot, the more the dealer uses this supplement to pay for inventory costs. It is the last thing the dealer will negotiate. The number is located on the actual Manufacturer invoice, request it(not the dealership print out they give you). Look for "Holdback" near the end of invoice(next to MSRP).Great time to buy a car. Buyers market! Push hard! Good luck!
stever Posts: 52,683There may also be a manufacturer-to-dealer incentive that we consumers wouldn't ordinarily know about. Manufacturer to Dealer Programs
Here's a holdback link.
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phatnastycat Posts: 73I have a 2001 LE that I bought used back in July. I have had it in the dealship 8 times to attempt to fix a rattling driver side window. I am so frustrated I am considering selling it after 3 months. I have seen the service bulletin for the 99 model year to fix a window rattle in the same area where I hear the rattle (along the top of the window. I wonder if this TSB would include the 01? Has anyone had any luck in resolving a window rattle. The dealer has been very nice to attempt to fix it, but it has yet to be fixed. I am the end of rope on this and don't know what else to do.
sivi1 Posts: 82i thought pix of new pathfinder were great, not overdone.
kamaboko Posts: 2hi,
new to the board here. i'd like to buy an older PF (92~96 4wd) and use it as a work truck (taking out the back seat). in any case, i know nothing about these cars other than they seem to be pretty reliable. most of the cars i've been looking at have between 100K~135K miles. buying a car with this many miles on it, what should i be aware of? what should i be looking for and what kinds of repairs may i be looking at in the immediate future?
thanks for your comments,
brisoup Posts: 45I don't own a older Pathfinder but I can give you some suggestions.First I would go to carfax.com and see if I can get some kind of vehicle history report.Then I would see if the regular preventive maintnance has been done on the vehicle.(buying from a private party may be helpful for this.) Finally I would have the truck inspected by a trusted mechcanic to look for any potential problems.But in the end buying a older vehicle is just like a crap shoot....Either hit or miss...
I have the same pathy with 36K miles. However, I do not have the same issue. Look on www.alldata.com for a list of your TSB issues. I do not remember a TSB for a driver side window rattle. It did have other TSBs rattle issues such as for the rear hatch and shocks. I have the rear hatch rattle issue.
Did the dealer look at the internal components of the window (ie, take off the door panel)? It may be just loose components (wires, hangings vibrating against each other, etc.) or a loose window seat. Window may need adjusting to seal and seat better. It may be a replacement for a broken OEM window but still has loose galss/debris inside door panel. It might be a wrong/poorly designed aftermarket replacment window that doesn't fit exactly. Hope that helps. Good luck.
I have a super cool '94 Pathfinder. It has the rims, grill guard, sport shock option, heated leather seats, CD/cassete..... It is dope!! The only problem is that in the morning when I put it into reverse, after letting it warm up for a good 30seconds, it stalls out. Also, if it at first it doesn't stall in reverse, it stalls when I get to the top of the incline out of my garage. Keep in mind it only happens in the morning after it has sat overnight. Also,I have 124K on it; I bought it with all maintenance records, last tune up was at 80K.. Any advice on this problem would be very appreciated.
Check your ignition wires, dist. cap and rotor. Change your fuel filter. Have your throttle body cleaned and fuel system cleaner added to gas tank. Check your air filter and air intake pipe for cracks. A lot of times stalling is caused by a bad PCV valve or PCV lines.
Or you can probably manually re-adjust your idle speed if out of spec.
ndboomer Posts: 20I have two offers on leases that look attractive. Both are 39 month leases with 12k miles per year. Looking for anyone's two cents:
Option 1: SE with popular package, sunroof package, hitch, microfilter, mats, etc. ($32K sticker) Offer: $0 down, $346/month.
Option 2: Demo LE (4,500 miles, loaded, $35K sticker)Offer:$1,500 down, $359/month.
Check your ignition wires, dist. cap and rotor. Change your fuel filter. Have your throttle body cleaned and fuel system cleaner added to gas tank. Check your air filter and air intake pipe for cracks. A lot of times stalling is caused by a bad PCV valve or PCV lines.
Or you can probably manually re-adjust your idle speed if out of spec.
Thanks for the advice "Ibinh". I appreciate it. Your right, Every time I put the fuel cleaner in it, it runs mcuh better (less stalling prone). Now I know where to start, to attempt to solve this annoying little deal. Thanks again!! If there is any other hints out there, they are welcome.
You rule.
meronyc Posts: 4I just negotiated a lease for the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4X4 Fully loading for $423 a month no money down. I think it a fair deal. Please tell me your Input.
I learn as much from comments as I hope to help them.
I also read that oil gasket leaks could be caused by a cloged PCV valve or PCV lines. Pressure normally alleviatede by the valve is built up in the engine and causes gasket leaks. If you have a gasket leak and stalling problems, it might just be the PCV system. Cheap fix.
socal_pf Posts: 3anybody know of a good place to get replacement rotors in southern california installed? oh, and also which are the best non-stock rotors out there?
hattrick16 Posts: 16Hi,
I was wondering if anyone else has this problem. The front passenger seat belt constantly locks up for no reason. One minute all is well, then the next you are pinned to the seat. It is really annoying. The only way to temporarily fix it is by unlatching the belt and letting it retract and then re-belting. I have complained about this to the Nissan dealer at every service. They always say it is just fine.
Besides from that and one other issue, we are very happy with our Canadian PF. I actually just got off the phone with Nissan USA because we are having warantee issues. There is a leak (most likely water) on the drivers side somewhere that is constantly saturating the carpet and goes right through the mat. When I brought the PF for service I had them look at it quickly...they don't do this kind of repair on Saturdays. They said the PF would have to stay overnight at some point to find where the leak is. Anyway they went to look up my warantee and said it wasn't on the system.
Luckily, I followed John's every instruction and I transferred the warantee to the US when we got home. I even saved the case number. It sure came in handy. I heard that you can't transfer a warantee from Canada to US anymore...bummer. Anyway, Nissan was pretty nice about it on the phone. They said that the warantee is transferred and that they could not explain why the dealer had no record. They the person that helped me put me on hold while he called the local Nissan Dealership. Next thing I know I bring the car in next week to get the leak taken care of....I mentioned the seat belt too. Hopefully they will just replace it.
My only complaint is that my 2001 doesn't have the LATCH system. Installing a car seat is really a pain. I feel like I need 3 hands.
Thanks for listening to me ramble. Any advise anyone has is appreciated.
fredsam Posts: 1Might purchase 2001 le, 40,000 miles and they're asking $21,000. Price seems pretty fair. What kind of warranty remains on this? Also, what are some typical maitenance concerns are there at 40,000 miles?
smibrad Posts: 34$21,000 sounds too high. The bumper to bumper warrenty runs out at 36,000 miles. If you go to the appraisal section on Edmunds, you will see that a 2001 LE in excellent condition has a dealer retail price of $19,438 and a private price of $17,689.
scanty Posts: 171Ask Terry over in "Real World Trade-In Values." Be sure to give him all of the info (style, trim, condition, extra equipment, color, etc.) and your location. He'll shoot you an accurate price.
trevor57 Posts: 18Just got off the phone with Carmax salesman in White Marsh. He told me they will soon be selling 2004 Pathfinder Platinum Edition....the last of the current body platform models. Has anyone else heard of this model? Told me that colors will be added and some dropped.....door handles will now be color coordinated like QX4.
oakley5 Posts: 8The dealer said squeaks and rattles are only covered during the first year or 12K miles. I have a 2001 GLE, leather seats with 34K miles. All of a sudden both front seats starting squeaking when occupied. It's getting very annoying. Any one else experiencing this? I would appreciate any suggestion...
pathalogical Posts: 34Hello,
I saw the tv commercial for the Chinook, if it's replacing the Chilkoot (like the 03 I have) why does it show the vehicle with a sunroof ? It's the base model, not the higher up SE or LE. My 2003 brochure shows sunroof standard on SE & LE, not available on Chilkoot. Is this a new change for 04 model ?
For MY04, what has been called the LE model will now be called the Platinum Edition. It has many of the extras that the outgoing QX4 had. This includes the electroluminscent guages, the aluminum like trim around the shifter, special interior dark wood trim, PE badging, platinum colored wheels and aluminum door sill plates w/ the PF logo. There are 3 new exterior colors, Canteen, Platinum (PE only) and Luminous Gold.
Personally, if I was in the market for a PF, I would either wait for the redesigned '05 model w/ 3rd row seating or pickup a '01 LE thereby saving a minimum of $10k in depreciation costs. The only reason why I bought new in 12/00 was because I wanted the VQ35 engine (new for MY01) and needed a car right away as I was coming out of a leased 99.5 PF SE. The PFs have not changed significantly since '01 --bigger wheels on the LE, some minor interior styling changes and recent availability of the VDC and tire pressure monitor options. And oh yes, the deletion of the nav option that appeared in MY01 and the deletion of the SE 5-speed option starting in MY02 I believe (or maybe it was '03?).
For those of you that are DIYers, how long does it take to R/R the front rotors and all 4 pads? Is this a straightforward procedure on the PF (MY01+)? Are the instructions available anywhere other than the Nissan technical svc manual that costs over $200? Thanks.
I bought my 2001 LE with 26K miles in Houston in Feb '03 for 19,250. Neg. from 19,500 asking price. Mint condition. Haggled but I sensed they were willing to deal. Got a new windshield and $250 dollars. I felt in hindsight that i could of gotten more off the price.
Only warranty left on your potential is corrosion and powertrain warranty for 5yr/60K miles. 2001 Pathy have very little maintenance besides simple oil changes and all filters until 105K mile interval.
mikeeee Posts: 7I also bought a 2001 LE this past summer. When I bought the truck this past August it had 25,000 miles on it and was in excellent condition other than a few small paint chips. Seller was asking $21k and I bargained down to $19,800. At the time, dealerships in the Milwaukee area were asking $24k+ for LE's with similar or higher mileage. I'd say $21k is pretty high and you should be able to get down quite a bit lower.
Replacing the pads only is a pretty simple process. Replacing the rotor is somewhat more difficult, as you need to remove the hub.
If you decide to change/remove the rotors yourself, you won't necessarily need to repack the bearings or install a new grease seal, but as long as you've got the hub off, you might as well do that little extra work.
You'll need a grease gun and a bearing repacking tool, which makes repacking the bearings a lot easier.
You will probably want to get some new inner wheel bearing grease seals, too. The whole process isn't really that hard, it's just a little time consuming and quite messy. Have a decent supply of paper towels and/or shop rags close by.
The process is relatively simple, but time-consuming:
1) Remove wheel
2) Remove brake pads
3) Remove brake caliper
4) Remove drive flange (Refer to these photos.)
5) Remove locknut retaining washer (use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws; the screw heads are very easy to strip, so be careful!)
6) Remove bearing locknut
7) Remove outer bearing
8) Slide hub/rotor off the spindle
9) On the back of the hub, unbolt the rotor (six 14mm bolts)
10) Take rotor to an auto parts/auto repair center to be machined
11) Remove inner bearing and grease seal: Place the hub face-up while supporting it around the edges on a vice or blocks of wood. Tap out the inner bearing and seal from the top, forcing the bearing and seal to pop out from the bottom. Use a wooden dowel or hammer handle to pop out the seal, tapping around the circumference a little at a time. Do not pry it out from the back. *Note the orientation of the seal before removing it.
12) Repack the bearings.
13) Wipe off old grease from the spindle and the hub, reattach rotor, reinstall inner bearing and grease seal
14) Reinstall everything in the reverse order it was removed.
Here's a photo write-up of the bearing repacking process on the Xterra, which is very similar to the Pathfinder, once you're down to the hub locknut. The main difference between my procedure and the one described in the link is how to remove the inner grease seal.
You don't need to repack the bearings when replacing the rotor. Therefore you don't need to remove the inner bearings or grease seals either. You just need to be careful not to damage them.
If you do opt to repack the bearings, be sure to buy new grease seals.
shark715 Posts: 382I have an '01 PF with a limited slip differential. I recently changed the rear axle gear lube, and used Mobil 1 synthetic (Mobil recommends it for limited slip units). Now the limited slip function no longer works. It's not making any odd noises or anything, it just no longer works. I can tell because if I have to accelerate hard on a wet road, one of the rear tires will spin freely...it never did that before I changed the gear lube. One thing I did notice is that the owner's manual calls for 80W90 viscosity, and the Mobil 1 product is 75W90. Might this be the problem? Does anyone have any ideas on what I should be using? I prefer to use a synthetic product since I tow a 4000 lb boat and trailer frequently. Anyone know what product the dealers use for limited slip units? Thanks in advance for your help.


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On foot
Gothenburg has a compact city centre, and with your nights centred round the Avenue and the majority of the key sights and sounds within close proximity, it's pretty easy to navigate the area under your own steam.
By bus and tram
If you're planning on venturing further afield, or walking just sounds too much like hard work, then Västtrafik run a regular and reliable tram and bus network across the city. Trams are easily the most efficient way to get the boys around town, with services running every 8-10 minutes by day, half hourly at night and every 15-30 minutes at the weekend. Check out the city's transport site for live travel info and step-by-step instructions on all the necessary what, where and how to's. They've also got a handy mobile-friendly app that boasts a few nifty features including route suggestions, city maps and that ever-essential 'You Are Here' kind of gig ('nuvarande position') for the more directionally challenged members of your crew.
If you need to grab a cab there are several reputable taxi companies and a whole bunch of ranks throughout the city. But a word to the wise, chaps; there's no red tape for taxi fares in this neck of the woods, so unless you negotiate your fare before you set off you're likely to find the contents of your wallet swallowed up in a single trip. Also be aware of the fleet of illegal 'svarttaxis' operating throughout the city (easily identifiable – if the lack of meter doesn't give the game away, then we're pretty sure the dubious paint job should just clinch it).
Gothenburg City Card
If you plan to max out the public transport system it's worth heading to one of the town's Tourist Information Centres (found on Kungsportsplasen, Nordstan and Kingsbacka), or to the online facility, and nabbing yourself a Gothenburg City Card, which entitles you to free (or reduced) entry at a bunch of the city's top attractions, as well as free parking and unlimited travel on the public buses, trams and boats.
Jan - Goteborg International Film Festival
Top flight international screenings and presentations when Scandinavia's largest film fest lands in town.
May – Göteborgsvarvet
Billed as the 'largest half marathon in the world' (we figure they mean in terms of sheer numbers, adding miles seems fairly harsh), teams of sporting stags can get their long distance kicks with a blood, sweat and tears type tour of the city over the 21097.5 metre challenge that is May's Gothenburg half marathon (that's 21km, or 13 miles in old money).
May – Hammarkullekarnevalen (Carnival)
Food, stalls, fairs, parades, singing, dancing, a host of live shows and a distinctly Caribbean flavour take over the city for the annual three-day carnival extravaganza, and the most unpronounceable party name in the history of stag-kind.
Jun – Midsommer (Midsummer's Eve)
Longest day of the year = largest holiday on the calendar! Head to the Castle, park or pretty much anywhere on the west coast, nab yourself a spot and tuck into the obligatory pickled herring and potato feast with a much needed Akvavit Snaps for afters. Great music, blinding atmosphere and up for it party-loving locals coming together for the biggest holiday of the year.
Jun – Göteborg Music Festival
Kungsportsplasen and the Avenyn march to the sound of traditional thumping beats when the yearly processions roll into town.
Jun – Stena Match Cup Sweden
Catch the annual nautical face-off as teams battle it out for the World Match Racing Tour trophy in Marstrand's choppy waters. Previous victors include the UK's very own master of the waves, Ben Ainslie.
Jul – Nääsville Bluegrass Music Festival
Keep an ear out for some top dollar open-air jazz concerts around the striking Nääs Castle.
Aug - Way Out West
Slottsskogen Park turns into one giant rock-fest when the three-day music marathon brings the likes of Outkast, Paul Weller, Queens of the Stone Age and the Arctic Monkeys rocking into town. Kick back with a cold one. Feast on hot-dogs. And when the sun sets on the day's tunes follow the crowds to late-night gigs across town as Way Out West becomes Stay Out West and takes the party to key venues around the city.
Aug - Kulturkalaset (CultureFest)
Another day, another excuse for more street food, beer and parties. And this one is HUGE! 6 days. One million visitors. And mass takeover of every inch of the city, from Götoplatsen to the harbour, as a mega-mix of concerts, comedy, food, sport, cinema, carnivals, theatre and street shows brings one of Scandinavia's biggest ever cultural shindigs to town.
Aug – Göteborg JazzFestival
Jazz connoisseurs can throw more soulful shapes to the sound of blues, gospel and swing, when key spots across the city welcome top dollar acts from around the globe for August's annual JazzFest.
If you're a crew keen to cash in on 'stag weekend = chance to act like big kids' rights, then adrenaline junkies can get in some mighty fun-filled kicks at one of the top kickass theme parks on the planet (Forbes said so). We're talking Europe's biggest freefall ride, best wooden rollercoaster and the brand spanking new 4500 metre, two minute trip into oblivion. Or, you know, along the track. Either way, we'd recommend saving lunch for afters. Unless you're a delicate crowd, in which case you can get your gentler kicks on the dodgems and tea cups if you so desire. The park's Stora Scenen (main stage) offers a series of top free rock, pop and jazz gigs throughout the summer and head on down over Christmas for a few glasses of grog at the cooler-than-cool Liseberg Ice Bar.
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Ryan Mallett visits Patriots
Quarterback Ryan Mallett, chosen by the Patriots in the third round of the NFL Draft Friday, visited the team at Gillette Stadium Saturday and said he was eager to learn from incumbent Tom Brady.
"I'm looking forward to coming in to learn as much as I can and working hard. That's all I can do. I'm grateful for the opportunity," Mallett said.
Mallett, who set numerous records at Arkansas, has tremendous arm strength but is slow on his feet, having registered the slowest 40 time for a quarterback at the scouting combine in the last 22 years. But he thinks Arkansas's pro-style offense prepared him well for the NFL.
"We're under center, we're in the shotgun, we're making protection calls, we're audibling. We're doing all that. Terminology is obviously going to be different from team to team, so that's going to be the biggest obstacle as well as learning the new plays, the new defenses of the NFL," Mallett said.
Click the Full Entry button to read the full Q&A from Mallett's visit, as provided by the Patriots' media relations department.
Q: What have you been doing? When did you get here? Can you bring us through what you've been through since you were picked?
RM: I got picked, went to sleep pretty quick after that, had an early flight, got up here, just meeting all the coaches, talking to them, really can't do much right now with the lockout, so talk to you guys now and go to the hotel and get ready to go back home.
Q: Is there a workout plan now? Are you going to keep doing what you were doing before the draft?
RM: My workout will be more geared to the football season not really for the combine stuff. It will be a lot more throwing, a lot more running. But still a lot of the same stuff.
Q: What are your thoughts about playing behind Tom Brady and having someone to learn from?
RM: I'm looking forward to coming in to learn as much as I can and working hard. That's all I can do. I'm grateful for the opportunity.
Q: Will Middlebrooks gave us a little bit of a scouting report on you last night. Tell us a little bit about him and your relationship with him?
RM: Will and I have been friends since seventh grade I believe. He's a great baseball player. He's a great all around athlete. He played basketball, he won a state championship as a quarterback in football. We've been like brothers ever since fifth grade.
Q: What kind of guy did the Red Sox get in him?
RM: He's a great kid. He's a coach's son also. Great character guy.
Q: Your offense at Arkansas seemed to be a similar to a pro style offense. Are there some similarities to what the Patriots do?
RM: I haven't really been able to talk ball except for the short visit I had earlier this month. The Arkansas offense is pro style. We're under center, we're in the shot gun, we're making protection calls, we're audibling. We're doing all that. Terminology is obviously going to be different from team to team, so that's going to be the biggest obstacle as well as learning the new plays, the new defenses of the NFL.
Q: How much do you think you're going to miss home? It's a whole new area of the country.
trong>RM: Well, I've dealt with it once. So, I've got a good feeling of how it's going to be, but it's going to be a lot different. It's a lot of work going to be put in here up at the facility, and I'm just looking forward to coming here and going to work.
Q: Walk us through what today has been like for you. Have you had the chance to meet with any coaches? Were you able to get the playbook?
RM: No, can't get playbook, can't talk football. It's really say 'Hello.' Kind of watching the draft, hanging out. Doing different obligations that we had to do for the team.
Q: I know you had circumstances to leave Michigan, but do you expect to hear any grief from Tom Brady about leaving his alma mater?
RM: I don't know. I don't know. We'll see.
Q: Do you think you'll be star struck when you meet Tom Brady?
RM: I don't know. Obviously Tom's a great player. I don't really get too star struck. I've been around a lot of great players at University of Michigan and Arkansas, so I'll say, 'Hey what's up.'
Q: What do you think you'll miss about the college game?
RM: I don't know. The conference rivalries were always a lot of fun. Playing against Stevan Ridley and guys like that, and the SEC was a lot of fun. So probably that would be the most.
Q: Did you have an NFL team that you liked growing up?
RM: Growing up, I was a Cowboys fan being from down there. Now, I'm 100 percent Patriots.
Q: You'll be able to switch easily?
RM: Oh, no question.
Q: When you redshirted when you transferred, what was that year like for you? Was it productive, was it tough to sit and watch?
RM: It was both. It was productive and tough. Productive in the way that I could get really into the playbook and learn really everything in and out of it. It was hard knowing that I couldn't go play. I didn't have the chance to play because of the rule. No matter what I did, I couldn't get on the field. So, that was probably the hardest part of that year.
Q: So how do you do it? Does practice become your game?
RM: Pretty much. Pretty much that becomes the mental game you have to play in your head like it's the fourth quarter, final drive.
Q: Aside from Petrino's offense was there anything that he brought to the table that got you ready for the pro game?
RM: The intensity with which he coached and obviously the knowledge he helped me gain about defenses, about offense, about techniques of different players really has helped.
Q: Did you enjoy doing the 'Camp Gruden' thing?
RM: Yeah, definitely. It was a lot of fun. He's a great coach He's a great guy. And I still stay in contact with him.
Q: The interesting thing is we get to look behind the scenes of how you process things on your end. Do you kind of revel in a setting like that as opposed to a setting like this with the media asking you questions?
RM: Definitely. It's my job. My job is to know what's going on with all the guys on the field. I feel like being in a closed session with guys like that is a lot easier.
Q: Now, he rode you at point and said if you're not going to go full speed here, you're not going to get everything out of it. You can imagine the tempo and everything will pick up on this level. How do you prepare for that if you don't have the opportunity to do mini camp stuff?
RM: You practice harder. You train harder. You train faster, as fast as you can every rep whether it's running, whether it's throwing, whether it's a drop back, a lift, you do it as hard as you can every time.
Q: Are you planning on staying up here to work out? Do you have a workout plan?
RM: I'll be going back to Dallas to work out in Dallas.
Q: As a quarterback, you're obviously the center of attention; it obviously comes with the position. Do you embrace and enjoy that aspect of the position being the guy in the spotlight.
RM: The thing I like about the position is you get to lead a group of guys during the practice, during the game, the final minute of the game, whatever it is. You're responsible for the 10 other guys on the field and yourself to get things done right. And that's what I really enjoy about the position.
Q: Being here at Gillette Stadium today, what have you taken from this visit? What are your impressions of the facility?
RM: It's a great facility. Obviously the tradition here is a great tradition. It's an honor to be a part of it, but now it's time to go back to work and get ready to go play football.
Q: Did anything stand out to you about the setup of this facility?
RM: I like the setup of how the stadium is and what's around the stadium. It's a great stadium. Obviously you can tell that.
Q: Obviously, you were happy to be here as you said. Was it tough to drop to the third round?
RM: Obviously it's disappointing, but I just wanted to hear my name called at any point. I'm a competitor, so now it's my turn to go compete. I get to compete in the highest level of football that there is, and there's not a better opportunity.
Q: Do you have that mentality where you want to prove people wrong?
RM: Obviously. When there are six other guys at your position taken ahead of you, there's going to be that.


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The Interregional Cooperation Programme INTERREG IVC, financed by the Euopean Union's Regional Development Fund, helps Regions of Europe work together to share experience and good practice in the areas of innovation, the knowledge economy, the environment and risk prevention. EUR 302 million is available for project funding but, more than that, a wealth of knowledge and potential solutions are also on hand for regional policy-makers.
Entrepreneurial activities have quite an enormous impact for theeconomic performance of regions and the renewal of regional knowledge. Fostering entrepreneurship with (semi)public funding contributes to a more prosperous regional economy and can reduce the unemployment rate significantly. The experiences of the project partners as weil as acknowledged studies show that entrepreneurial initiatives are successful if different types of services are provided for starting and young entrepreneurs. Such services include assessment, training, ongoing consultation, facilities, and networks.
The partners representing 7 European regions are convinced that a shift is needed from a fragmented support system to a holistic approach. It is necessary to develop regional networks of involved government agencies, regional economic development providers, labour offices, chambers, universities, associations, media, and banks. Those regional networks can provide support to all potential and young entrepreneurs to overcome the initial hurdles of launching their businesses.
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Yakuza: Ishin adds Goh Hamazaki
Playing the Shinsengumi's Ito Kashitaro.
The first of the final two Yakuza: Ishin character reveals has been announced.
Goh Hamazaki, voiced by George Takahashi, will play Ito Kashitaro, a Shinsengumi staff officer, in the upcoming Meiji Restoration-era Yakuza spin-off.
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Dear Ted:
You're the only one I trust for all things gossip. However, your Brangelina prophecy hasn't panned out. A few years ago, you said that Angelina Jolie would dump Brad Pitt soon, but that hasn't happened. What gives? Keep up the great work!
Dear Brangelina Breakup:
You mean, why hasn't she dumped the only dude who can keep up with her brood and who obeys her every word? Oh wait, I think I just answered your question. Seriously, the guy adores her, still. She adores how he adores their brood. It's still a match made in breeder heaven! Still think it won't last forever, sadly enough. But thanks for the love, doll!
Dear Ted:
I just saw the Jimmy Kimmel video with Taylor Lautner talking about the Twi Moms and Team Taylor panties, and I quite enjoyed it! In the past, I always felt he came across in his interviews as someone who was trying too hard to impress or too polished. But in this interview, there was something very sexy about his mannerisms. Loving the scruff, too! What are your thoughts about the more mature Taylor? Do you think he will eventually surpass Robert Pattinson's likability?
Dear Abducting Attention:
I agree, Taylor was especially charismatic in his Jimmy Kimmel interview, but R.Pattz also turned on the charm for his interview with Letterman. Highly unlikely Tay will surpass Rob's likability, especially if he keeps choosing projects that tank (R.Pattz ain't exactly clunker-free, to be fair). But Tay-Tay does have a chance at establishing himself as a solo star if he chooses his next projects very wisely and keeps his fans happy, as always.
Dear Ted:
What happened with Lea Michele on the Glee storyline? It's been five episodes of Season 3 and she didn't have a single solo. Even the new The Glee Project kids already have two solos. I find it strange since she's the female lead of the show (is she now?). What did she do to the Glee writers that granted this kind of storyline?
Dear On the Outs?:
No worries for her, B! Gal's got lots of great projects coming her way, and she certainly isn't losing her star status on Glee anytime this season. Ever think maybe they wanted to stop slave-driving the babe a little and give her a tad bit of a break? And remember, it's not the Lea Michele Show, so writers are just giving the other characters some time to shine.
Dear Ted:
I saw recent pictures of Ms. Leighton Meester and her face looks a little fuller. She still looks beautiful, but I know that she is having some big momma drama. And could this be affecting her healthwise? I hope not, but it's understandable. I'll be waiting for your sage advice!
Dear Unfortunate Gossip:
While Leighton certainly is having her fair share of family woes, rest assured that all is well with the Gossip Girl's health. Attribute the fuller face to a bad photo—something that can easily happen when a starlet's under a lot of stress. And best of luck to Ms. Meester; her family troubles are anything but gossipworthy.
Dear Ted:
I think the title should be "Can Brett Ratner's Mouth Finish Taking Brett Ratner Down?"
Dear Big Mouth, Bigger Mistake:
Not a bad idea, A. Especially since his offensive remarks ultimately put him in his place. What do you think of him ditching his gig as Oscar producer?
Dear Ted:
Did you notice that LeAnn Rimes looked a lot healthier on the CMAs tonight?
Dear Yes:
I did, indeed. Good for her!


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Project Runway 12 Results
August 22 Episode
Episode Recap: Let's Go Glamping!
The designers go on a luxury overnight camping trip, with campsite surroundings serving as style inspirations for this challenge.
GUEST JUDGE: Allison Williams
IN: Bradon, Dom, Helen, Kate, Miranda
HIGH SCORES: Alexander, Alexandria, Jeremy
WINNER: Alexandria
LOW SCORES: Justin, Karen, Ken
ELIMINATED: Justin
RECIPIENT OF TIM GUNN RESCUE: Justin!
Designers' Scores
Alexander: 15 points
Alexandria: 25 points
Bradon: 5 points
Dom: 5 points
Helen: 5 points
Jeremy: 15 points
Justin: 0 points
Karen: -5 points
Kate: 5 points
Ken: -5 points
Miranda: 5 points
Sandro: 0 points
Sue: 0 points
Timothy: 0 points
Weekly/Overall Scores
All That Glitters/VAgirl79: 85 points
Bitter Kittens/vanillalatte: 45 points
Hem and Haw/inthegarden: 55 points
I'm on Pins & Needles/xmaskat: 70 points
LaLaLace/Cootie: 75 points
MAC's Stitchers & B*tchers/Maybaybie: 65 points
Project Suds/beerbelly: 15 points
Ruching Spy/pikachu: 85 points
Runway Diva/PA Snow Bunny: 40 points
Selgap/cubsfan55: 25 points
Sew What/Photobabe: 40 points
Stitchin' Divas/Harmony2000: 65 points
Tim's Gunniacs/ JohnnyK: 50 points
Zippers, Slippers, and Flippers/Florimel: 85 points
Top Scores This Episode
1. All That Glitters (85)
2. Ruching Spy (85)
3. Zippers, Slippers, and Flippers (85)
4. LaLaLace (75)
5. I'm on Pins & Needles (70)
Overall Scores
All That Glitters/VAgirl79: 240 points
Bitter Kittens/vanillalatte: 240 points
Hem and Haw/inthegarden: 210 points
I'm on Pins & Needles/xmaskat: 195 points
LaLaLace/Cootie: 260 points
MAC's Stitchers & B*tchers/Maybaybie: 230 points
Project Suds/beerbelly: 150 points
Ruching Spy/pikachu: 230 points
Runway Diva/PA Snow Bunny: 205 points
Selgap/cubsfan55: 180 points
Sew What/Photobabe: 255 points
Stitchin' Divas/Harmony2000: 270 points
Tim's Gunniacs/ JohnnyK: 205 points
Zippers, Slippers, and Flippers/Florimel: 230 points
Top Overall Scores
1. Stitchin' Divas (270)
2. LaLaLace (260)
3. Sew What (255)
4. All That Giltters (240)
5. Bitter Kittens (240)
The Tim Gunn Rescue was used this week to save Justin after he was eliminated. Justin lost 20 points from being eliminated but gained back 15 for being saved. If he's eliminated again, he'll lose the 15 points he got from the save and not lose another 20 points from being eliminated.
High scores this week went to All That Glitters, Ruching Spy, and Zippers, Slippers, and Flippers.
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Banksy is probably the best-known street artist in the world " and yet few people actually know anything at all about him as a person. And perhaps that's the way it should be. An artist's work must " in the end " stand alone and be judged on its own merits.
Banksy has given us a wealth of material by which to judge him. Most of his paintings are sarcastic, sardonic, or, at the very least, humorous. They all make us think about the world around us, our place in it, and about some of the more absurd things we, as humans, do every single day.
Pantomime Guard on Horse is one of Banksy's more whimsical pieces. And it is one of his more detailed and realistic pieces of art; it demonstrates that Banksy is above all an actual artist " albeit one with a decidedly bizarre sense of humor. The guard is depicted in wonderful detail and the horse that he sits on at first blush may appear to be a normal horse…until one begins looking more closely and sees that the body of the horse is only a costume, concealing (presumably) two men pretending to be a horse.


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Osborne has learned nothing
3:01pm Thursday 28th February 2013
3:01pm Thursday 28th February 2013
BEFORE taking power in 2010 Osborne told us "we will safeguard Britain's credit rating with a credible plan to eliminate the bulk of the structural deficit over a Parliament".
With the loss of our triple AAA credit rating it is clear that Osborne's plan A has spectrally failed and his attempts to blame others for his chronic failures are fooling no-one. Osborne inherited an economy, which was recovering, albeit slowly, but the combination of a 2.5% VAT rise, resulting in a £12bn blow to consumer spending, (knocking almost 1% off gross domestic product per annum) and the impact of his austerity programme has stopped the recovery in its tracks. We are all suffering from wages which are not keeping up with the cost of living, a national debt that has gone up from £811 billion to £1.1 trillion and rising. Osborne has learned nothing from his past mistakes and is determined to carry on with the failed monetarist policy of 1920s and 1930s. Cllr Nigel Dix Blackwood
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Authorities are looking into whether the measles outbreak concentrated in upper Manhattan may have spread through exposure at medical facilities, including emergency rooms and doctor's offices, the Health Department confirmed.
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that can be spread through respiratory droplets; it can hang in the air for two hours after an infected person leaves the area. Twenty cases -- nine children and 11 adults -- have been identified in Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn thus far, and the Health Department is urging anyone who may not be vaccinated to get their shots immediately.
Dr. Jay Varma, the health department's deputy commissioner for disease control, says the outbreak may have spread because workers in those medical facilities didn't recognize the symptoms quickly enough to isolate patients and prevent them from spreading it to others.
"We know a number of people were exposed and possibly got their infection either at a doctor's office or at an emergency room where they went and it took more time than it should have for them to be put in an isolation area where they couldn't possibly infect anyone else," Varma told The New York Times.
Varma didn't specify any facilities where lapses may have occurred. He said exposure in such places was common, but since the outbreak wasn't localized to any specific group of people, it may be more challenging to contain.
The first case connected to the outbreak was reported in February. The initial cases were in Inwood and Washington Heights in Manhattan, and in High Bridge, Morrisania and the Central Bronx. One case was identified in Brooklyn; the Health Department didn't say where the most recent case, confirmed Tuesday, was identified.
Four of the affected children were too young to have been vaccinated; three who had been vaccinated were 13 to 15 months old and two others had not been vaccinated by parental choice, the Health Department said. The affected adults range in age from 22 to 63 years.
Measles is a viral infection characterized by a generalized rash and high fever, accompanied by cough, red eyes and runny nose, lasting five to six days. The illness typically begins with a rash on the face and then moves down the body, and may include the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
As many as one in three people with measles develop complications, which can be serious and may include pneumonia, miscarriage, brain inflammation, hospitalization and death. Infants, people who have a weakened immune system and non-immune pregnant women are at highest risk of severe illness and complications.


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A man shot and killed himself Wednesday when he was stopped by sheriff's deputies after a brief pursuit near Exposition Park, authorities said.
The man died about 7:10 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Exposition Boulevard, according to Sgt. Diane Hecht of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
"Detectives have learned that when deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle, the driver accelerated, and then pulled to the curb," Hecht said. "Initially, the suspect was cooperative and put his hands out of the driver's window, then suddenly withdrew his hands back into the car and shot himself."
The man was wanted in connection with an investigation conducted by the Operation Safe Streets Bureau, Hecht said.
Police have withheld the 38-year-old's name pending notification of his relatives.
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WARSAW -- Lithuanian government representatives expressed disappointment yesterday with the Polish government's failure to accord the embattled Vilnius authorities the diplomatic recognition they need to survive an incursion of Soviet tanks.
"The government could have said [Soviet] actions are aggression," said Czeslaw Okinczyc, a deputy to the Lithuanian Parliament who, with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Algirdas Saudargas, has created a Lithuanian information center in a luxury restaurant here.
In reference to the Soviet assault on Lithuania's main broadcast facility on Sunday, the new Polish government of Jan Krzysztof Bielecki only said that it was "concerned to learn that force was used vis-a-vis various institutions and civilians in Lithuania." It called for negotiations between Moscow and Vilnius.


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Javier Campos
The Young Poet - Poem by Javier Campos
Many centuries ago I too was a young poet
I wrote about hopeless love affairs I surely had
about the life I spent in warm places
or snowy ones
or I imagined it all like every adolescent poet should
maybe I penned a powerful image
but nobody ever discovered it
nor was it ever read which is the worst
for a young poet
I dreamed that some of my verses
made a famous poet tremble
then he would write asking to see the rest of my writing
to visit his house or his country, drink his wine
contemplate his enviable treasures
(some of Rimbaud's used shoes
for example,
young Yesenin's peasant blouse
or the revolver
Mayakovsky used to commit suicide)
other times I imagined I was welcomed
by crowds
like the artists from international video clips
now I'm an aged poet
who wasn't touched by the light of fame
in a very distant time I was
the beautiful poet, tender and ingenuous
it no longer matters to me if my poems
are buried
in a computerized Postmodern library
on some dusty shelf
in the farthest galaxy
of our Infinite Universe
I only know that poems are the indecipherable hieroglyphs
of a species ever more endangered
archeological ruins
sunken beneath tons of rock
rarely visible in tropical jungles
where many-colored exotic birds sang over them
atop the millenarian past
their fleeting nests.
(Translated from Spanish by Nick W.Hill)
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Wang granted his release by Yankees
Wang granted his release by Yankees
SEATTLE -- Right-hander Chien-Ming Wang exercised an out clause in his Yankees Minor League contract on Friday and was granted his release.
Wang, 33, was 4-4 with a 2.33 ERA in nine starts spanning 58 innings at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and is reportedly close to signing a Major League deal with the Blue Jays, according to FOXSports.com.
"His numbers were good," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "His velocity was down a little bit. We had a lot of 87s and 88s [mph], I think, and at this time we just didn't really have space for him."
Wang allowed 57 hits with two home runs, 10 walks and 25 strikeouts for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
He also had April 30 and May 31 out clauses in his contract with the Yankees but said he would not trigger them unless a big league opportunity presented itself. The Blue Jays are reportedly looking to have Wang start on Tuesday against the White Sox.
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch and read his MLBlog, Bombers Beat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Landsteiner, Karl (1868–1943), an Austrian-American pathologist. He was awarded the 1930 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for his discovery and classification of the four primary types of human blood. This discovery eliminated much of the danger connected with blood transfusions. (See Blood, subtitle Blood Transfusion and Blood Types.) In 1908 Landsteiner identified a virus as the cause of poliomyelitis in monkeys. In 1940 he and Alexander S. Weiner discovered the Rh factor in human blood. (See Blood, subtitle The Rh Factor.)
Landsteiner was born in Vienna. He received an M.D. from the University of Vienna in 1891. Landsteiner was professor of pathology there, 1909–19. In 1922 he moved to the United States, where he became a citizen. He was a member of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research for about 20 years.


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- Product:
- Alouette Floor lamp
- Family:
- Alouette
- Manufacturer:
- Atelier Areti >
- Designer:
- Guillane Kerschbaumer >, Gwendolyn Kerschbaumer >
- Architonic ID:
- 1168869
- Country:
- United Kingdom
Key facts
Ambient images
As if just landed from a little journey across town, these birds calmly hold on to a 'branch' and light up the room through their illuminated cone shaped tail. The multi-angel joint at their feet allows them to move and rotate in various directions. The Alouette collection encompasses ceiling lamps, standing lamps, desk lamps and a wall lamp. For colors as well as sizes please consult Atelier Areti.
Powder coated metal.
Colour options:
black / white / brass inside of 'tail' For additional colour options please contact Areti.
Bulb specification:
The lights are equipped with a universal halogen fitting and can hold halogen lamps of the type:
G 4, G 5.3 and G 6.35 (35W max per bird) light bulb not included. Includes transformer.


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The quality and process of ordering the goods was excellent, however, I paid for the 4 day express delivery and when they arrived there was a hoodie missing. I phoned to check and was assured that the missing garment would be there the next day. I was leaving for the trip on the Saturday so needed the hoodie by Friday. By Wednesday of that week the hoodie had still not arrived. When I phoned AGAIN I spoke to a very helpful customer service agent who removed the 4 day express delivery charge and told me to call back if i didnt have an email confirming time of delivery by 10am on the friday. The confirmation came and the hoodie was delivered in time. I felt as if I hadnt chased it then I would have been leaving for my trip with one very disappointed student.


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Block Requester script v1.0 beta
July 4th. It's the day each year that the US celebrates its declaration of independence from Great Britain. Today, declare your independence from the requesters whose HITs you don't want to see by installing the Block Requester script for Firefox with Greasemonkey.
What is it?
It's a simple script which allows you to hide HITs from requesters you're not interested in. Hate RequesterX's HITs? Click the little 'x' next to RequesterX's name while viewing the HIT listing, and from now on you won't see their HITs again.
What do I need to use it?
- Firefox. Version 2 will work, but 3 is highly recommended for better performance.
- Greasemonkey for Firefox. If you don't already have this installed, follow that link to get a copy. Download it in Firefox, and when it's finished you'll be prompted to restart the browser. You must restart before installing the Block Requester script.
- Block Requester script. Click this, and Greasemonkey will pop up a window asking your permission to install the script. Click 'Install'. (If you saw a bunch of code instead of a pop-up window, something is probably wrong with Greasemonkey. Check that it's enabled in the Tools->Add Ons menu.)
If you find installing scripts daunting, I can provide you a customized download of Firefox that includes everything preinstalled.
Note 1: This script is not recommended for use on slow computers or slow internet connections. You may briefly see undesired HITs if MTurk takes too long to load.
Note 2: Until just this evening, I was having problems with this script in Firefox 3.5. Works fine for me now, but if it doesn't for you please let me know. 3.0 should run it if 3.5 won't.
Now what?
Go to Mturk.com and look at the HIT listings now. You'll see some new things.
Beside each requester's name will be an 'x'. To remove a requester from your listing, click the 'x' and confirm your choice when asked if you're sure. The page will reload, and that requesters HITs will no longer clutter up your listings.
Just in case you make a mistake, you can click 'undo' after blocking a requester.
The listings look really empty now!
If you block a major requester, or block a lot of requesters, that can certainly be the case. The script works by hiding the part of the HIT listing that contains a blocked requester's HIT. Sometimes the page may even be blank because all 10 HITs were blocked!
Want to see the HITs you blocked? Any time one or more HITs are hidden, a 'Show Blocked' link is added right next to the 'Show All Details | Hide All Details' links on the page. Click this to see what you're missing. While looking at the listing, you'll now find an 'unblock' link next to every blocked requester. I'm sure you can figure out what that does.
I blocked Amazon Requester Inc but am still seeing their HITs!
Amazon Requester Inc is a catch-all name used by a number of Amazon teams and clients. They use the same name but different IDs for various HITs. Keep blocking until you get rid of all the ones you don't want to see.
This is kind of cool, but it's a little depressing / frustrating / ugly seeing so few HITs on a page.
I know. That's why this is a 1.0 beta version. For version 2, I plan to fill empty slots with more HITs so you'll always see a full page -- minus all the requesters you don't want to see.
It doesn't work!
That's quite possible, especially if you're running other scripts that modify the HIT listing in some way. I've tested with Turkopticon and haven't encountered any problems; your mileage may vary. If you need to disable the script for any reason, go to your Tools menu->Greasemonkey->Manage User Scripts, and disable or uninstall the script. Then get in touch with me and let me know what the problem was; I'll do my best to fix it.
This script is also very sensitive to the current layout of MTurk. If Amazon changes their HIT listing HTML at some point, this will probably stop working. I'll try to keep on top of any such changes they make.
How to contact me with questions, problems, suggestions, money , etc.
This coming Wednesday, July 8th, I will be joining Randulo for the live Turkers Talk voice chat. That would be an excellent time to give me your feedback. But feel free to join in even if you have no interest in the script at all. I'm sure we'll cover many topics during the show.
Other ways to reach me: post here, send me a PM, or tweet me via @turkerz on Twitter.
My computer blew up!
No it didn't. Or if it did, it wasn't because of my script. But just in case: should you choose to install and use this, you do so at your own risk.
What about my privacy? What information do you collect about me?
None. This script works entirely on your computer. No information is sent to me, Amazon or anyone else.
Your Javascript skills stink.
Hey, this was pretty much my first serious script. I wrote it a while ago and have been working on other things since then. Some of the design is a bit strange. When version 2 comes out, it will be a complete rewrite from the ground up. Stay tuned, and thank you for trying out this first version. This first one was mainly designed for me, and as a proof-of-concept. The next one will be built according to the public's suggestions.
'Block' Requester? Isn't that name a little undiplomatic, and inaccurate besides?
Yep. It will be changed in v1.1 to something like Hide Requester.
Special thanks to Shego and Justfight for helping with testing. I couldn't have done this without you. Thanks too to Sonica for her encouragement, and to all of you who have made our little community a special place. This is my way of giving back to you for all you've given me. And Andy, thanks for putting this forum together.


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Symmetricom Inc. (SYMM) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2009-03-29.
Symmetricom Inc. as a worldwide leader in precise time and frequency products and services Symmetricom provides `Perfect Timing` to customers around the world. The company's solutions have helped define the world's time and frequency standards delivering precision reliability and efficiency to wireline and wireless networks instrumentation and testing applications and network time management. The company's synchronization solutions include primary reference sources building integrated timing supplies GPS timing receivers time and frequency distribution systems network time servers and ruggedized oscillators. Symmetricom also incorporates technologies including Universal Timing Interface Network Time Protocol Precision Time Protocol and others supporting the world's migration to Next-Generation-Networks. Symmetricom is based in San Jose Calif. Symmetricom Inc. has a market cap of $204.2 million; its shares were traded at around $4.64 with a P/E ratio of 42.1 and P/S ratio of 1.
Highlight of Business Operations:Based on the results of our step one test, we determined that the fair values of the Wireline and Timing, Test and Measurement reporting units were less than their respective carrying amounts, and therefore the second step of the goodwill impairment test was performed to measure the amount of impairment loss for the each reporting unit. Due to the extensive work involved in performing the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis, we had not yet completed our analysis at the time our interim report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was due. Based on this preliminary analysis, we recorded an estimated goodwill impairment charge of approximately $48.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, consisting of $28.0 million related to the Wireline reporting segment and $20.1 million related to the Timing, Test and Measurement reporting segment.
On January 20, 2009, we announced a restructuring plan to further streamline manufacturing operations and improve operational efficiencies. As part of our ongoing outsourcing and operational efficiency program, we plan to eliminate approximately 100 positions, or about 11% of our total workforce. The reductions began in January 2009 and will be complete by the third quarter of fiscal 2010. We expect to incur restructuring charges of approximately $7.1 million in connection with the plan, including approximately $1.1 million which we expect to record in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Total restructuring charges are expected to include approximately $2.0 million in accelerated depreciation charges and approximately $5.1 million in one-time termination benefits and other restructuring related charges. Total restructuring charges in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $3.5 million, including $0.5 million related to accelerated depreciation and $3.0 million in one-time termination benefits and other restructuring related charges. Over the next twelve months, we expect to incur remaining integration and restructuring charges amounting to $3.5 million, including approximately $1.4 million in accelerated depreciation charges and approximately $2.1 million in one-time termination benefits and other restructuring related charges. Upon completion, we expect the restructuring and other actions to reduce our annual manufacturing and operating costs by approximately $7.0 million.
On January 14, 2009, Nortel Networks, one of our customers, filed for bankruptcy protection from its creditors. We reviewed our shipments that related to Nortel as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009. As a result of this review, we determined that $0.5 million in shipments made in the quarter and not yet paid should not be recognized as revenue due to the uncertain nature of the collectability of the related receivables prior to the bankruptcy filing. Additionally, we reviewed accounts receivable balances as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009 related to Nortel and recognized a $0.1 million charge to the allowance for doubtful accounts. Please see Known Trends and Uncertainties Impacting Future Results of Operations: Global Market and Economic Conditions below.
First Nine Months of Fiscal 2009: Net revenue increased by $9.4 million, or 6.2%, in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 as compared to the corresponding nine months in fiscal 2008. Wireline revenue increased $12.5 million, or 20.0%, compared to the same period for the prior year, due to higher sales of cable products and shipments to a new international customer. Wireless/OEM Products revenue decreased by $2.8 million, or 17.2%, compared to the corresponding nine months in fiscal 2008, due primarily to a decline in legacy technology investments by wireless carriers. Global Services revenue decreased by $2.4 million, or 18.7%, compared to the same period for the prior year, primarily due to lower installation revenue from a major customer. Revenue for Quality of Experience Assurance Products decreased $0.6 million, or 37.2%, compared to the same period for the prior year, due primarily to extended trial periods by potential customers. Revenue from the Timing, Test and Measurement Division for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 increased $2.8 million, or 4.8%, compared to the same period for the prior year, primarily due to higher sales to the government communication and electronic system programs.
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Confidence interval estimation for path flow estimator
The uncertainty of an origin–destination (O–D) trip table estimate is affected by two factors: (i) the multiplicity of solutions due to the underspecified nature of the problem, and (ii) the errors of traffic counts. In this paper, a confidence interval estimation procedure for path flow estimator (PFE) is developed for assessing the quality of O–D trip tables estimated from traffic counts. The confidence interval estimation consists of two parts: (i) a generalized demand scale (GDS) measure for quantifying the intrinsic underspecified nature of the O–D estimation problem at various spatial levels, and (ii) an error bound to quantify the contribution of input errors (traffic counts) to the estimation results. Numerical results using PFE as the O–D estimator show that the proposed confidence interval estimation procedure is able to separate the two sources of uncertainty in constructing the confidence intervals at various spatial levels. Simulation results also confirm that the proposed quality measure indeed contain the true estimates within the defined confidence intervals.
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- Fisk, Caroline, 1980. "Some developments in equilibrium traffic assignment," Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Elsevier, vol. 14(3), pages 243-255, September.
- Yang, Hai & Zhou, Jing, 1998. "Optimal traffic counting locations for origin-destination matrix estimation," Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Elsevier, vol. 32(2), pages 109-126, February.
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The Broward school district owes its high school teachers hours of back pay for teaching an additional class period last year, an arbitrator said.
On Thursday, Richard Zaiger ruled the school district violated a contract with the union when it switched all high schools to seven-period schedules, but did not compensate more than 3,000 teachers who had to teach an extra class.
He ordered the district to pay the teachers for the extra work – an amount the Broward Teachers Union estimated would total $40 million.
District officials said they were still reviewing the ruling and would meet Friday morning with the union to discuss a settlement.
Union president Sharon Glickman said the ruling offered much-needed relief. She said teaching one more class meant additional grading, parent-teacher conferences and one-on-one time with students.
"These teachers are so overstressed … they were exhausted," she said.
Prior to 2012-13 school year, teachers in schools with seven-period schedules taught five classes and volunteered to teach a sixth class for additional pay. By contract, teachers are paid to work 7.5 hour days, with no more than 300 minutes of that for teaching classes.
The arbitrator said that although teaching six classes does not exceed the maximum amount of instructional time allowed, the contract states teachers must volunteer, not be required, to teach additional classes.
Robert DeSabatin teaches culinary arts at Coral Glades High in Coral Springs and said he used to receive an additional $5,000 in overtime for teaching a sixth period. Last year he lost out on that money.


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To exchange smiles :-)
I don't like putting people into boxes..specially putting myself into one, but here it goes...I have an open mind, new adventures and experiences entice me. I enjoy a good conversation, in whatever language I can handle. I love a good laugh, and a very contagious laugh. Music follows me everywhere I go. I never say no to new outdoor adventures and love discovering new cultures and languages. I am from a family which backgrounds are japanese, italian, portuguese and argentinian,..Ops..an authentic BRASILIAN!!! *_* I have the travel genes in my veins that's where my need to travel comes from..
Keep walking..Marcy walker.
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I've been meeting nice and interesting people that always provide me a bit of their own country or the countries where they have traveled to. Each mind, each person is a new world that I am enjoying to explore.
Everything that brings joy to my life. I never pass up a chance to run, hike, bike, swim, or fly. I love Music, dance, cinema, travels(kind of cliche now), good food, language, smiles and teeth(I'm serious hahaha).
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* I did paragliding above the blue atlantic ocean @ Santa Catarina- Brasil.
* I drove from Sydney to Melbourne in Australia. It doesn't look to be so increadible? Ok..So try to do it in the other side of the car, on the other side of the road!! ;-)hahaha
* I went to a "favela" (slum) in Rio by moto taxi and hiked all the way to the top to see the most amazing view from the city.
* The most increadible thing I have ever done in my entire life was for sure to sell my dental office, my car, give most of my clothes and stuff, embrace each one of my family members and head to Australia to live with my heart following my dreams in 2008.
*Alright, maybe the most increadible thing I have ever done in my life comes in circles and here I am after 8 years in South Africa, Cape Town to be more precise! :-)
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LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Monday, marking a slight rebound after two straight weeks of losses, as gains in banking and energy company shares lifted the region's stock markets.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index, which had fallen to a six-week low on Friday, rose 0.7 percent.
A rise in the shares of heavyweight banking stocks, which had slumped on Friday following a threatened $14 billion fine on Deutsche Bank from U.S. authorities, added the most points to European stock markets.
Royal Bank of Scotland rose 0.8 percent, as Investec raised its rating on the stock to "hold" from "sell", although Deutsche Bank fell by another 2 percent, extending losses following an 8.5 percent slump in the stock on Sept. 16.
Firmer oil prices also propped up markets, with the STOXX Europe 600 Oil & Gas index advancing 0.8 percent. (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Hugh Lawson)


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New Brunswick, N.J. athlete/wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett has a new school vying for his services these days.
"Rutgers is really pushing hard and I owe it to coach Schiano to take a look," said the 6-foot-5, 205-pounder. "I'll probably take an unofficial visit there sometime soon. I have Ohio State set for this weekend which will be my last official visit. My top two schools right now are still Virginia and Southern Cal, but staying close to home is starting to seem more important."
Boston College will be in Jarrett's school today as well, pushing for an unofficial visit. Southern Cal and Virginia will also be in his school today.
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"It's been busy," he said. "I might wait until the very end to announce and decide. I want to make sure I'm making the right decision. I loved USC, but it's so far away, Virginia is nice and the coaches really want me there and Ohio State is funny. Coach Tressel told me that the whole city will love me and they need me so badly."
USC head coach Pete Carroll will do an in-home visit with Jarrett on Jan. 21 while Virginia head coach Al Groh will be in on Jan. 24.
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Mother Feather
Currently finishing work on their sophomore album with Grammy-nominated producer Joshua Valleau, Mother Feather has launched a new lyric video for the track 'Egyptology.'Read More
Fates Warning
On January 12th, Metal Blade Records will re-issue two of Fates Warning's fan-favorite albums, 'Perfect Symmetry' (1989) and 'Parallels' (1991), as part of the label's 'Originals series'.Read More
Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse recently released their new album, 'Red Before Black', via Metal Blade Records; for their efforts, the band has now entered the international charts!Read More
Good Tiger
Today, rock quintet Good Tiger is thrilled to share their brand new video, 'Grip Shoes', which can be viewed now. The track comes from the band's forthcoming sophomore album, 'We Will All Be Gone'.Read More
Cattle Decapitation
After recently releasing a bass play-through for 'Clandestine Ways (Krokodil Rot)', Cattle Decapitation is now launching a guitar play-through for 'Circo Inhumanitas', by the band's own Josh Elmore.Read More
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Wovenwar premieres video for new single, "Lines In The Sand", via Billboard.com
- October 18th, 2016 – Exclusive interview with guitarist Nick...Read More
Metal Blade Records launches "Chrismassacre" holiday promotion
- October 18th, 2016 – New Christmas and winter items now available via...Read More
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- October 17th, 2016 – You can try to put Destrage in a box but you...Read More
Rivers of Nihil launch guitar play-through for "Reign of Dreams"
- October 17th, 2016 – Set to kick off European tour with Obscura,...Read More
Sister reveals details for new album, 'Stand Up, Forward, March!'
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Kid Pirates: Their Battles, Shipwrecks, and Narrow Escapes
Scholastic, Incorporated, 2007 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 147 pages
Some volunteered. Others were forced to serve. But each of these young people sailed with the world's most feared pirates-from the notorious Blackbeard and Captain Kidd to Sir Henry Morgan and others. Some of these kids fought side-by-side with the pirates, and others tried to escape. You will never forget their incredible true stories.
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European Impressions (Until Feb 2017) 2016 » Review by Rebecca
This trip was by far the best holiday i have ever had. We had a great bunch of people who all got along and made the experience all that more interesting.
Our tour manager Alex and our driver Geordie were fantastic and made the tour so much more worthwhile. "Alex's Adventures" were a highlight as he always made sure they were informative and fun. Geordie also made sure the late night bus trips home were a hilarious experience.....especially when great songs were played and everyone was dancing while the lights went into nightclub mode. haha. The effort they both put into this tour is very much appreciated!
The optional extras were ALL amazing. I particularly enjoyed the Cabaret show, the mountain in the Swiss Alps, Space Disco in Florence and the Gondola ride in Venice. But all of the others were equally as good.
Accommodation was as good as you could get for what you paid for. I was happy with all of the places we stayed. You have to remember Contiki is a budget holiday so you are not going to get 5 star hotels. For me as long as the hotel room was clean i was happy. Just don't set extremely high expectations for the accommodation you will be fine.
I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone even if it's your first Contiki. I enjoyed every single day and would definitely go on another tour in the future.
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This week, ABRAMS is hiring a publicist for its adult imprint, while HarperCollins is seeking a marketing coordinator. Rowman & Littlefield needs a publicist, and Bauman Rare Books is on the hunt for a rare bookseller. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.
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Train Avignon → MarseilleFrom HK$0
- Departure station : Avignon centre (Boulevard St Roch BP 175 84008 Avignon cedex)
Avignon tgv (Chemin du Confluent La Courtine 84008 Avignon)
- Arrival station : Marseille st char (Square Narvik 12232 Marseille cedex 1)
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Main stations in Avignon and Marseille
Departure stations
Avignon Centre Train Station
Address: Boulevard St Roch BP 175 84008 Avignon cedexOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 4:30am to 11:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 5am to 11:30pm
Public holidays: 5am to 11:30pm Trains operating in and from this station:
High speed trains (TGV) , Regional trains (TER)
SNCF rail agents, Assistance for disabled persons and junior travellers, Lost and found, Tourist Information Point, Toilets, Luggage storage, Wi-Fi Internet, ATM and Phone cabins.
Avignon TGV Train Station
Address: Chemin du Confluent La Courtine 84008 AvignonOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 6am to 11pm
Saturday and Sunday: 6am to 11pm
Public holidays: 6am to 11pm Trains operating in and from this station:
High speed trains (TGV)
SNCF rail agents, Assistance for disabled persons and junior travellers, Lost and found, Toilets, Luggage storage, Wi-Fi Internet, ATM and Phone cabins.
Arrival station
Marseille Saint Charles Train Station
Address: Square Narvik 12232 Marseille cedex 1Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 4:30am to 1am
Saturday and Sunday: 4:30am to 1am
Trains operating in and from this station:
High speed trains (TGV), Regional trains (TER), Intercity trains (Téoz)
SNCF rail agents, Lost and found, Luggage storage, Bank and Currency Exchange, Lockers, Police office and SOS Voyageurs, Travellers' Aid facility, Air-conditioned waiting room, Tourist Information Point, Assistance for disabled persons, Car Parking, Toilets, Wi-Fi Internet, ATM and Phone cabins.
Travel inspiration in Avignon and Marseille
Avignon, the city of Popes
Avignon is located in the Provence region, on the left flank of the Rhône River and is home to more than 500,000 people. Avignon can be reached from main cities like Paris (2h40 trip), Lyon (1h trip) or Marseille (30 minutes trip).
Avignon invites you to share its lifestyle and superb heritage. With its bridge, the Palace of the Popes, testimony to its prestigious past as Capital of Christianity in the Middle Ages, Avignon offers grandiose architecture, with several monuments ranked among UNESCO's World Heritage. Avignon offers numerous possibilities for sightseeing, activities and events. Tourists can also discover plenty of attractive shops, Provençal cooking, local specialities and the Côtes du Rhône wines… The Mont Ventoux, the lavender fields and all the beauty of Provence is on the doorstep of Avignon.
Marseille, the capital of Provence region
Marseille is the oldest French city and the second most important city in France after Paris. Marseille is located on the southeast coast of France in the Provence region. The city is known for its harbour, sunny climate and beautiful coastline. The natural beauty of Marseille is reflected by its parks and calanques. This explains why Marseille has retained a particular village feel. From the historic Panier district to the Romanesque churches, the city is full of treasures. The famous Notre Dame de la Garde, which overlooks the city from the top of a hill, is not be missed.
Reviews & ratings Avignon - Marseille
It was fast but there were just too many stops on the way to Marseille. The luggage storage was too small for the number of passengers in the coach, especially with some travellers who have big suitcases.
excellent in all aspects. full 5 *s
I travelled second class on TER from La Brillanne Oraison to Briancon. It was a punctual, efficient service. The second class carriage was sufficient but not luxurious.
Its easy to order the tickets online. And no problem to get on the train at all. 簡單,方便,快捷 Traveller from HKG.
Our train connection from Marseilles to Lyon, with a local train to Avignon then TGV to Lyon was booked in New Zealand on-line, our tickets arrived by post at our home a few days later, the train was on time, and the TGV station in the Lyon airport made our connection to our homeward flight seamless. Fantastic. Our only worry was not speaking French - and the announcements in the train are spoken in rapid French, but other passengers were helpful and research done before our trip was helpful eg what station comes before your destination station
I took my TGV from Paris to Marseilles. At first I am pretty excited about the journey, Once I reach inside the train, and i notice the baggage allocation space were full. So I brought my baggage into the cabin, and got stared by the entire cabin people, like im doing something wrong. Hence,I just leave my bag obstructing the passage way from cabin to cabin. Luckily my bag is all safe. The baggage space really need to be improve So the second trip I bought 1st class which is 100% better than second class. If i ever going to travel on TGV again im going for the first class
From Nice to Marseille is not a TGV !!! It's the slowest train ever ! From Marseille to Avignon was a nice speed and a nice experience
We used RailEurope with my friends in our trip to the South of France, even though we saw that there were much cheapier and practical options for transportation (such as bus who takes and leaves you directly in the city center. No need to take a shuffle after the train which you also need to pay for additionnally) we still found that the prices were moderate. Other than price, everything was great.
The train was comfortable and good to have sufficient racks for travellers to put their suitcases. However, there was at least 35 minutes delay on arrival to my destination, Avignon. My second ride on the train also had the same problem but delay was less serious. A bit frustrated as trains are supposed to be on time as there is no traffic jam that can affect its schedule.
It was my first time to travel by TGV and my experience was more than expected. Right on time, however with a short delay on return (the train was 30 min late), but disregarding this fact it was very convenient and pleasant.
We went to Marseille from Paris by TGV train. We enjoyed the experience on the train.
TGV was great comfy and fast! Recommend first class. Would use raileurope again made the trip much easier having all sorted before we left.
Punctual in departing and arrival time, clear information and instruction at station, on website and in ticket package, however, information in coach is insufficient, especially about name and time to upcoming stations Toilet in coach is unclean
Getting around France by rail is relatively easy, even if you don't speak the language. Just be mindful if you are tagging around with heavy luggage as you have to haul your luggage up and down the stairways. Also, check your confirmed seats to ensure that they are conveniently allocated especially if you are travelling with elderly folks, although most passengers would be graceful to exchange their seats with you. It would be ideal if TGV can extend its line to the airport as it is costly to commute from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon St Exupery airport.
The only problem is the space of luggage storage. Everyone carried big luggages on board and there was clearly not sufficient space to fit all the luggages. But overall journey was comfy!


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Using the VUKOTA projection system of Hockey Prospectus, Insider is taking the temperature of key players on every NHL team, continuing with the Pittsburgh Penguins. For a detailed explanation of Prospectus' proprietary GVT value metric, read more here.
Summer Skate -- Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins were dominant offensively last season, walloping the opposition for five-plus goals in more than a quarter of their games. At times, you would have thought it was the second coming of Wayne Gretzky's Oilers. In particular, after Sidney Crosby's return on March 15, the team averaged 4.5 goals per game in their final 13 contests, enough for Vegas to tab them as favorites to hoist the Stanley Cup.
Unfortunately, Pittsburgh couldn't keep pucks out of the net in their first-round matchup against the rival Flyers, with Marc-Andre Fleury leaking goals with just a .834 save percentage. In perhaps this summer's most underrated move, veteran Tomas Vokoun was brought in to share regular-season netminding duties and maybe the No. 1 job for the 2013 playoffs.
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Last season: 9.9 GVT | VUKOTA projection: 12.1 GVT