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The National League all-stars strode from the third base dugout to center field at Target Field for the team picture, a wave of players decked out in their teams' crisp road grays, except for one of them. Jeff Samardzija wore a blue batting practice jersey, because for the all-star break, he is a man without a team.
"I think I'm like a baseball ambassador," Samardzija said.
Samardzija earned his way onto the National League team as the ace of the Chicago Cubs' staff. On the night before teams were announced, the Cubs dealt him to the Oakland A's, who of course play in the American League. Samardzija dressed in the NL clubhouse and took the team photo with the NL. He will be in the AL dugout. He will not pitch. He will root hard for the AL. A victory would give the A's home-field advantage should they reach the World Series.
"I absolutely want the American League to win," Samardzija said.
Samardzija ended up in the precarious spot after more than a year of trade rumors, rumors the Nationals became involved in briefly. At the trade deadline last year, the Nationals felt out the Cubs about Samardzija. Earlier in the winter, they checked again. The Cubs let them know it would take Lucas Giolito and another top-shelf prospect. The Nationals shifted their focus and eventually landed Doug Fister, which has worked out.
Samardzija had no control over the trade process, but he kept abreast of the Cubs' plans, and he heard about the Nationals' interest.
"They were definitely on my list of pros," Samardzija said. "When this whole process starts, you kind of make a list of pros and cons of which teams you'd enjoy going to. Washington, with that great park they have, [Ian] Desmond at short is one of my favorite guys to watch over there. Their lineup top to bottom is outstanding. I love watching [Jayson] Werth out there. Really, there's no holes. You got a couple great catchers, too. They were definitely on my list. If they were going to get mentioned, I wasn't going to be upset about it."
The Cubs recently played the Nationals seven times in the span of two weeks. Samardzija was impressed again. With zero prompting, their success and a potential playoff run brought Stephen Strasburg's shutdown in 2012 to his mind.
"I've liked the Nationals the past couple years," Samardzija said. "I was a little bummed when Strasburg couldn't pitch. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, man. I would have loved to see how he would pitch in the fall. It probably would have been really electric. Hopefully he gets a chance to do that again."
Samardzija could relate. In 2012, Samardzija moved from the bullpen to the rotation, and the Cubs limited his innings. Unlike the Nationals' plan with Strasburg, the Cubs stretched Samardzija's starts so he could last all season. When an off day arose, Samardzija skipped his turn and rolled back to the end of the rotation.
The Nationals did not do the same with Strasburg because they believed changing his routine would add injury risk and decrease his effectiveness. Samardzija had no injury, which made his situation different. But he felt no detriment to skipping starts to pitch deeper into the year. The Cubs eventually shut him down at 178 innings, when they were out of the playoff race.
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Utah Symphony to present 'Harry Potter' performance
John Charity Spring Back Home in Davis County, UTFeb. 15, 2014 3:28 p.m.
Shame on the Utah Symphony for stooping to this level. It is apparently willing to lower its standards to the lowest level if doing so produces a fast buck.
Harry Potter is little more than an outright promotion of violence as entertainment. Indeed, senseless violence is portrayed as desirable and recreational.
Do we really need a semi-public institution like the symphony promoting violence? Those who say yes should be condemned.

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Marcus Bascus accepted responsibility and entered a guilty plea on June
5, 2014 to First Degree Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Second Degree
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (handgun) related to the shootings which
occurred on September 25, 2010 at an off-campus Seton Hall University
fraternity party in East Orange, New Jersey. One person died and 4 others
were wounded during the gunfire. Pursuant to the plea agreement, the State
is recommending a maximum 15 year sentence subject to NERA (85%) law and
the Graves Act. At sentencing, State will dismiss 8 remaining counts of
the indictment-First Degree Murder, 4 counts of First Degree Attempted
Murder, First Degree Felony Murder, Second Degree Burglary and Second
Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. The co-defendant
in this case, Nicholas Welch, was convicted after a jury trial earlier
this year (2014) and sentenced on May 30, 2014 to 95 years in a state
prison with an 89 year period of parole ineligibility. Bascus admitted
under oath to agreeing to provide and providing Welch with a loaded .38
cal handgun knowing that Welch was going to illegally enter the off-campus
fraternity party and shoot people with the gun causing death and/ or serious
bodily injury. This was a damage control plea. Clifford E. Lazzaro, Esq.
handled the plea and the entire case on behalf of Marcus Bascus.
The defendant was charged with violating the terms and conditions of supervised
release on a prior federal drug conviction and faced incarceration of
24 to 30 months consecutive to state sentencing in Monmouth County Superior
Court. The defendant entered a guilty plea in federal district court to
committing new criminal offenses (see Monmouth County 22 Count Accusation
referenced above) while on supervised release. Clifford E. Lazzaro, Esq,
successfully argued at sentencing for a 12 month term of imprisonment
on the supervised release violation. 2014 case.
The defendant was charged by way of a 22 Count Accusation with four (4)
counts of third degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance
(cds), 4 counts of third degree possession of cds with intent to distribute,
4 counts of third degree distribution of cds, 4 counts of second degree
possession of cds with the intent to distribute within 500 feet of public
housing, 4 counts of second degree distribution of cds within 500 feet
of public housing, 1 count of third degree possession of cds within 1,000
feet of a school and one count of third degree distribution of cds within
1,000 of a school. CDS in this case was Methylone (Molly). The defendant
had an extensive prior criminal history for indictable or felony offenses
involving cds distribution offenses and was subject to a mandatory extended
term. Plea deal negotiated by Clifford E. Lazzaro. The defendant plead
guilty to 4 out of the 22 counts of the accusation. The defendant plead
to 3 counts third degree distribution of cds and one count of third degree
distribution of cds within 1,000 feet of a school. The remaining 18 counts
of the Accusation were dismissed at sentencing. All counts to run concurrent
with one another. The defendant received a 5 year term New Jersey State
Prison (NJSP) with 30 months of parole ineligibility. Mandatory extended
term waived by the state as part of plea. 2014 case.
The defendant was arrested in Dec. of 2013 and later indicted and charged
with one count of second degree unlawful possession a firearm (handgun),
one count of third degree receipt of stolen property (stolen Highpoint
40 caliber handgun) and one count of third degree possession of CDS. The
defendant's plea offer was 7 years New Jersey State Prison (NJSP)
with 42 months of parole ineligibility. Case dismissed in September of 2014.
The defendant was charged with multiple second degree sexual assault counts
on behalf of five (5) child victims. Three of the victims were the defendant's
grandchildren. The victims ranged between the ages of 6 and 14. The State
possessed very compelling videotape evidence from some of the victims.
Some of the victims were determined to be credible. A polygraph examination
was administered to the defendant. The defendant faced a period of incarceration
of 88 years in a New Jersey State Prison. In a negotiated plea, the defendant
received 8 years New Jersey State Prison subject to the No Early Release
Act or 85% rule and Megan's Law. This was a damage control plea which
minimized the significant state prison exposure the defendant was facing.
2013 case.
The defendant was indicted on eight (8) counts by a Monmouth County Grand
Jury. He was formally charged with two (2) counts of third degree possession
of a controlled dangerous substance (cds-heroin and cocaine), two (2)
counts of third degree possession of cds with the intent to distribute,
two (2) counts of third degree possession of cds with the intent to distribute
within 1,000 feet of a school and two (2) counts of second degree possession
of cds with the intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public park.
The defendant faced 50 years and received a plea offer from the State
of 10 years with 51 months of parole ineligibility. Defendant was also
subject to a mandatory extended term as a result of prior cds distribution
convictions. Illegal search and seizure by the police during a motor vehicle
stop in this case. Compromise reached and State offered a flat five (5)
year term in exchange for a guilty plea to one count of third degree possession
of cds and two (2) motor vehicle offenses. Remaining 7 counts of the indictment
for dismissal at sentencing. Defendant accepted amended plea deal. Clifford
E. Lazzaro induced the Court at sentencing to impose a flat four (4) year
term. 2011 Case.
The defendant was indicted on four (4) counts by a Monmouth County Grand
Jury. He was formally charged with one count of second degree possession
of a weapon (handgun) for an unlawful purpose (he faced 10 years subject
to 85 percent under NERA on this count), one count of second degree unlawful
possession of a weapon, one count of fourth degree aggravated assault
by pointing a firearm and one count of second degree certain persons not
to have weapons (he faced 10 years with a mandatory minimum 5 year period
of parole ineligibility on this charge alone) . The defendant had a significant
prior criminal indictable history. The defendant was alleged to have fired
several shots at the victim during an altercation on the street. The police
recovered the handgun. No DNA or fingerprints of the defendant found on
the weapon. No gunpowder residue found on the defendant who was arrested
at the scene. In this case, the defendant was confronted by the victim
at the victim's estranged wife's residence. The defendant was
sleeping with the estranged wife of the victim at the time of the incident.
The victim's estranged wife had a restraining order against the victim
prohibiting him from going to the victim's home. The victim broke
down the victim's front door (committing a burglary) and confronted
the defendant who was naked and in bed. The defendant managed to run out
of the residence and the victim chased the defendant for several blocks.
It was suggested that the victim used his own gun to fire at the defendant
and then tossed the weapon was into a yard after the police were called
by the estranged wife. In a negotiated plea by Clifford E. Lazzaro, the
defendant pled guilty to an amended charge of fourth degree hindering
apprehension and received a six (6) month county jail sentence concurrent
to a six (6) month sentence on a violation of probation on another indictable
case. All remaining counts of the indictment dismissed at sentencing.
2011 case.
The defendant was charged with one count of second degree sexual assault.
Defendant was subject to NERA (85%) sentencing between 5 and 10 years
and Megan's Law sentencing. The defendant invited a party planner
to his home to arrange a party. While at the defendant's home, the
parties engaged in consensual sex. A few days after the incident, the
victim filed a police report alleging rape. Both the victim's and
defendant's DNA were found on the victim's clothing. The rape
trial began in November, 2010. The State's first witness was subjected
to a highly destructive cross-examination by Clifford E. Lazzaro. In the
middle of trial, the State offered to amend (dismiss) the second degree
sexual assault count to third degree terroristic threats with a recommendation
for a probationary sentence. The Defendant accepted the amended probationary
plea which no longer had NERA (85%) and Megan's Law consequences.
The defendant issued over $550,000.00 in Bad Checks to Monmouth Raceway
Track. The checks were issued over a several month period of time. The
defendant initially faced second degree sentencing exposure between 5
and 10 years in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP). The negotiated plea in
August of 2010 amended the charge to one count of Issuing a Bad Check,
a third degree offense. At sentencing in November of 2010, the defendant
received non-custodial, no jail probation with the requirement that he
make restitution of $2,000.00 per month over the course of a 5 year period
of probation.
The defendant was charged with three (3) counts in an indictment with first
degree racketeering, first degree conspiracy to commit racketeering, and
second degree witness tampering. The defendant faced NERA (85%) sentencing
of 40 years on the first degree racketeering counts not including applicable
extended terms. The negotiated plea at the end of June, 2010 resulted
in dismissal of both of the first degree racketeering counts and a guilty
plea to witness tampering as amended to a third degree offense. The defendant
received a 4 year flat term New Jersey State Prison (NJSP). The defendant
is alleged to be a four (4) star general in the Bloods Gang.


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At an early stage of information and communications technology and high-performance computing, performance and reliability were two important factors in research and development. It was highly essential that the hardware was able to function adequately, performing strategic operations. Energy consumption was not considered as a serious topic, since the technical characteristics of hardware and software were limited and the amount of computing nodes in a computing cluster, i.e., a data center was small. Gradually the situation has evolved a lot: nowadays there are multiple data centers located in geographically diverse locations and the software has become more complex.
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State police at Lehighton are investigating a theft incident.
Troopers said Renee and Carl Shupp, of Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, reported they purchased a 1955 Chevrolet and stored it in a wooded area between Hawk Farm and Little Gap roads, in the township. Sometime overnight of Friday, June 10, and Saturday, unknown persons removed numerous parts from the vehicle that were valued at $2,000.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call troopers at (610) 377-4270.


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Sacred Valley
Only 30 kilometers north of Cuzco lies the village of Pisac, with its super Inca ruins, perched precariously on the mountain side, high above the town and considered to be amongst the very finest Inca Ruins in the Sacred Valley of the incas. Pisac is home of a nice indian market on Sundays, as well an important ceremony in which the Varayocs (village Majors) from the rounding and highland villages participate in a Quechua Catholic mass in the Pisac Church.
Salt pans of Salinas (Maras):
Thousand of salt pans that have been used since the Inca times give you spectacular views to the Sacred Valley.
Located 9 km from Maras, this site is worth a visit. The deep amphitheater like terracing is both fascinating and impressive spectacle. Each level has apparently a different micro climate. This is why it has been used as a crop laboratory to determine the optimal conditions of each species.
The only and unique remaining true Inca town you can find, and also can't miss. Streets, water channels, houses, everything is breathtaking, like a journey into the past. The little village stands in front of the spectacular Inca ruins and its sixteen great terraces. Here you will find the finest carved stones of all Peru for a temple that was never finished, as the Incas had to abandon it as the Spaniards were approaching.
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The US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has admitted foreign policy mistakes and sought to assure the outside world that despite the US invasion of Iraq, the Bush Administration's approach "is not defined by pre-emption."
In an article in Foreign Affairs magazine released by the State Department on Tuesday
Mr Powell sidestepped the question of Iraq, but implicitly took issue with his presumed chief rival inside the Administration, the Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, who has dismissed the decades-old concept of military deterrence as a theory that "has been overtaken by events".
Mr Powell presented a different point of view: "As to pre-emption's scope it applies only to the undeterrable threats that come from non-state actors such as terrorist groups," he writes. "It was never meant to displace deterrence, only to supplement it."
The invasion of Iraq undertaken last March with the goal of ridding the country of weapons of mass destruction - none of which have been found - is seen as the first implementation of a 2002 US pre-emption doctrine.
But in his article, Mr Powell argues that "our strategy is not defined by pre-emption".
"Above all, the President's strategy is one of partnerships that strongly affirms the vital role of NATO and other US alliances including the UN," he writes.
He also admits that "it would be churlish to claim that the Bush Administration's foreign policy has been error-free from the start".
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In this week's Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have, and more.
I never thought Yahoo could look so yummy!
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In order to maintain the current service levels Council will have to increase rates by 10% in the 2011/12 financial year.
Please note this is a conceptual tool and only one of the community engagement activities Council is conducting as part of developing the Four Year Delivery Program and next financial year's Operational Plan.
Use Budget Allocator to select one expenditure level from each of the eight key budget categories listed below and any number of Visionary projects from the last budget category below. The default spend represents your proposed expenditure. Additionally you can leave your comments as to why you selected a particular budget level by clicking on the grey comment icon at the right of your selected budget level.
From the budget categories below, select one expenditure level from each of the eight key budget categories and any visionary projects you want included in Council's budget but keep an eye on the overall budget.


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Northeast Book Club
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Northeast Book Club
There will be no book club discussion for the month of December. The book selected for January is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, a memoir of self-discovery. If you have read the book or if you have seen the movie, share your insights with us on Monday, January 24, 2011, from 7 - 8 p.m.


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I have Ascot trends again for you today.
I need to clarify what I said yesterday about the two 20/1 winners.
These trends will help you shortlist the runners in the races and help you to find a number of selections.
The guy who researched them (Steve Carter) is the Editor of the Betting School Insiders Report and in their club forum he uses the trends to find one or two selections in each race from the trends.
These selections are posted up at about 11:00 am. Those readers who followed the selections yesterday had winners at 17/2 and 6/1 twice.
So far Steve has posted 21 selections over the 3 days and has had winners at 20/1, 20/1, 11/10, 17/2, 6/1, 6/1 that's a 46 point profit.
To Join the Insiders Club and to get selections for the remainder of the festival Click Here
Here are the trends for today…
Race 1 – 14:30 Albany Stakes 6f Group 3 2yo fillies only
A relatively new race having only been added to the meeting in 2002. The 10 renewals since have not shown up any really strong trends so a race to watch rather than punt on.
Race 2 – 15:05 King Edward VII Stakes 1m 4f Group 2 3yo colts & geldings
10 of the last 13 winners won as a 2yo. All of the last 15 winners returned under 10/1. 14 of the last 15 winners had yet to win a Group Race, although those that had taken part in a recognised Derby trial fared well. 13 of the last 15 winners had won a race between 1m1f-1m4f that season. 11 of the last 14 winners had won one of their last two races. Irish trained runners have only had one winner in the last 32 years.
Race 3 – 15:45 Coronation Stakes 1m Group 1 3yo fillies
16 of the last 17 winners ran in a European Guineas. 14 of the last 16 winners returned 8/1 or less including the last 11. All of the last 12 winners had won at Group 3 level or above. All of the last 13 winners had won over 7f or a mile. 12 of the last 13 winners had won 1 of their last 3 races.
Race 4 – 16:25 Wolferton Handicap 1m 2f Listed 4yo+
The weakest of all the handicaps from a trends point of view and the strongest pointer is to take on the favourite if relatively short in the betting. Only 3 favs have even placed in the last 12 renewals and last year Green Destiny was backed off the boards into 6/4 but only managed 7th place.
Race 5 – 17:00 Queens Vase 2m Group 3 3yo only
15 of the last 16 winners finished in the top 4 last time out. Of the last 8 winners who raced as a juvenile all won at 7f as a 2yo. All of the last 15 winners returned 11/1 or shorter. All of the last 11 winners had run in a Class 2 or better race. All of the last 15 winners ran in a race of 10f+ last time out.
Race 6 – 17:35 Buckingham Palace Stakes 7f Class 2 Handicap 3yo+
Another new race and just 10 winners to find the trends with. All of the 10 winners have been 8/1 or higher, 8 of which were returned at double figure odds. The favourite has yet to finish in the first 3 in all 10 runnings.
Today's Selection courtesy of Trainer Trends
Goodwood 8.25 Abi Scarlett – eachway bet (8/1 Paddy Power)


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Zosel home on Bryant catches fire Sunday
A fire started in the attic of a home on Bryant Avenue Southwest in Wadena Sunday, but no one was harmed in the blaze.
At approximately 3:50 p.m. Sunday, March 18, the house fire was reported to the Wadena Police Department.
The home at 215 Bryant Ave. SW belongs to Jeane Zosel, who said she was present in the home when the fire started.
Zosel initially thought she heard an intruder in her garage only to find upon inspection that sparks were flying from the rafters, she said.
She and a neighbor who had noticed smoke wafting from the roof notified the authorities and the Wadena Fire Department responded immediately, according to Wadena police officer Ron Noon.
Wadena First Assistant Fire Chief Jason Wright said Sunday the initial cause of the blaze is believed to be electrical or faulty wiring. The Verndale Fire Department was also called in to assist with the fire and clean up afterward.


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NOTE 2: We offer discounts for longer stays, so contact us first for an accurate quote if your stay is 14 nights or longer.
Note 3: Photos were taken in September 2017.
We enjoyed owning our first Windsor Hills townhome so much, we bought our second one in 2014! We had rented many homes in the area and they all failed to include many of the luxuries that we were looking for like soft cotton bedding, cozy blankets, comfortable beds and sofas, large screen TVs, and DVDs, books, and toys for the kids. If you want to stay in a home that will make your vacation even better than you planned, then read on....
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The master bedroom has a king-size luxurious bed -- 500-count cotton sheets, soft hypo-allergenic comforter, memory foam mattress topper -- with an attached master bathroom for privacy. The second bedroom includes a queen-size bed -- also with luxurious bedding and memory foam mattress topper -- nightstand and dresser, with an adjacent bathroom. A third spacious Disney-themed bedroom is perfect for up to 4 kids of all ages, with twin over full bunkbeds and a twin trundle bed, lots of space for them to play in the bedroom, and a private Mickey themed bathroom.
Our home is fully furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen (full size refrigerator/freezer, full size stove, microwave, coffee maker, toaster-oven, dishes, pots/pans, utensils, silverware, etc.), iron/ironing board, all your linens and towels, and a full size front-loading washer and dryer. The dining area comfortably seats 6 adults.
For your entertainment, we have a 51 inch plasma HDTV and Blu-Ray/DVD player in the living room including a variety of DVDs to entertain all ages. We have an Xbox 360 + Kinect, so bring your games! We have 32-inch wall-mounted HDTVs and DVD players in all bedrooms. Our home includes free local phone calls and free WiFi. We have a great selection of books for all ages (no need to worry about bedtime stories), games, video games, and toys. Your kids will enjoy furnishing our Fisher Price dollhouse, doing puzzles, letting their imaginations go crazy building with Duplo blocks, jumping up and down with an Xbox sports game. We have a private heated spa pool in the screened patio with privacy walls on the side and a beautiful west-facing view in the back, that is perfect for early morning and evening relaxation. The pool area is provided with a removable safety fence for extra added protection.
We hope you love our home as much as we do.
Our home is located in Windsor Hills, one of the closest resorts to the Disney parks and all of the fun activities around Disney. It is a 5-Star Resort situated just west of the I-4, and less than 1 mile south of US Hwy 192 on Old Lake Wilson road.
Windsor Hills is the most desired community in the Disney Area. The first thing you'll notice when you arrive at the resort is that it's a gated community, and that the gatehouse is manned by security on a 24x7 basis. You'll then drive for two hundred yards to our home, and on the way you can't help but notice the Clubhouse and pool complex on your right. Windsor Hills boasts a resort style pool with a two-story waterslide and spa (only a short walk from our home), separate fountains to play in and a toddler pool, billiard tables, tennis and volleyball courts, fitness room, video game room, children's playground, sundry shop, and even a movie theatre! Kids of all ages will want to stop at the video games room, or play pool or ping-pong in the clubhouse. The onsite movie theatre has regular showings of popular and recent family friendly movie releases. As you explore the Windsor Hills community, you will find a fabulous Castle themed play area for the kids with a giant chess set. On top of all of this, it is located just minutes from Walt Disney World. You will not be disappointed staying in this community!
We have our own management team, with 24-hour emergency service. Our team guarantees excellent service and are there for you in case of any question or emergency. Our home has the most modern electronic lockbox system where there is no need for keys.
Windsor Hills is located two miles from the Walt Disney World entrance. Sea World - 10 minutes, Premium Outlets- 10 minutes, Gaylord Convention Centre & Universal Studios-15 minutes, Wet & Wild-15 Minutes, Orange County Convention Centre -15 minutes. Orlando and Kissimmee is a great location for keen golfers. Wyndham Palms Mystic Dunes Golf Course, Falcon's Fire and Orange Tree and Disney Golf courses are only minutes away. A wide choice of restaurants, shops and supermarkets are to be found nearby. Restaurants included Outback, Applebees, Bahama Breeze, and LongHorn Steakhouse. Supermarkets/shops - Publix, Walmart, Walgreens are a short drive away.
This HomeAway partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great traveler experience.
We had stayed at several different places in the area and Windsor Hills was the one place that had everything we really wanted: the large pool and water slide, activities for the kids on days we didn't go to theme parks, 24-hour security, and really quick access to Disney World and the major highways. It was also NEVER empty -- who wants to stay in a resort that everyone else is avoiding?. We have stayed in both the condos and the townhouses in Windsor Hills and found the townhouses to be much more comfortable and the spa pool on the back patio is wonderful for keeping our kids occupied.
The main pool and clubhouse is a one block walk away, and a very cool playground with giant chess set is about a one-block walk in the opposite direction. Tennis and basketball courts are located about two blocks away on the other side of the clubhouse.
Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios Theme Park, LEGOLand are all short drives away.
There is no other place I rather stay then at Jill & Andys place. Our family truly feels at home when staying at this property now for the second time. Beds are comfortable, living room is comfortable and there is more then enough space for our family of 4. Our girls especially LOVE the kids room and hang out in there all the time playing with the doll house & mega blocks while watching a kids movie. I love that there was a stoller to use when needed for Disney and a pool right out the doors to take a quick dip into. Kitchen has all you need to make breakfast to dinner. The site pool is a great place to spend the day (which next time I plan on using more). Our 5 year old learnt to swim in this pool, very exciting time for us.
We can't wait to use this property again in the near future as I highly recommend for anyone with kids that want a place for them to feel at home. Andy responds to messages very quick and continues to do so even while staying at this property should you have any questions. Disney World is very close to this property too.
Thank you Jill & Andy your place is our home away from home❤
P.S. Cant wait to use the new Walmart just down street as it seemed so close to opening when we were there. So convienient for groceries.
You really can't beat the location, access to all of Disney is under 5 minutes driving.
Easy to check-in and check-out.
Townhouse is located very close to central pool, and having private pool in backyard was great for the kids.
The townhouse has been kept in good condition.
Having TVs, and bathrooms for each bedroom is great for families.
Processus de reservation et de paiement professionnel et facile (tout se fait par internet). Maison très propre et bien entrenue dans un beau resort. Très proche des parcs disney et des épiceries, magasins (target, Publix, wal mart). Très bon service et réponse rapide à nos questions.
This was the first time my family had ever used VRBO and I was nervous about what to expect. Andy was so quick to answer all my questions and put my mind at ease. After a 10 month deployment, my husband returned home and we planned a week stay in Florida to have our very first family Disney vacation. First, the check in process was pretty simple and the gentleman working the security gate at the resort was beyond friendly and helpful. Upon getting to the house, we were pleased with the ease of access from the front gate to the home and it was just as pictured. My kids fell in love with the pool and may have enjoyed that more than Disney itself. Ha! It was literally less than a 10 minute drive to the Disney parks as well. I don't know if every VRBO experience is a wonderful as Andy and Jill made it, but I won't book another vacation for my family of 6 without checking it out first. Also, if we are ever back in the Kissimmee area, we would book with Andy again in a heartbeat!! Thank you for making this special vacation an amazing experience!!
Great property, had everything we needed minus a pizza cutter:). Very clean and well maintained!! Loved how quick a walk it was to the main pool. Very close and convenient to everything. Owners were very easy to work with!! Thank u:))
This was a perfect spot to come back to after full days at the parks. We brought our grandchildren (ages 4 and 6). They loved staying here - kids room had bunk beds, toys, videos and was decorated so cute along with their own bathroom. They loved using their "own pool"! We enjoyed not being cooped up in a hotel room. Kitchen was well equipped and saved us $ by not having to eat out the whole time. Welcome center was a little tricky to find -GPS kept saying u-turn but was actually a left turn off 192. But once we found it, things were great. We are already looking at the calendar to return.
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Approximately 25% non-refundable deposit due with reservation; remainder due 2 months prior to arrival. 50% of balance due is refundable until 28 days before arrival; then 100% non-refundable UNLESS WE CAN REBOOK OUR HOME, in which case we work with you to return more of your money.
Damage deposit of $500 secured with a credit card at check-in, similar to what happens when you check into a hotel.
We only accept credit cards and do not charge a fee for this service.
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Bears playing OSU for more than prideNov. 16, 2005
By RIAZ DHANANI, sports editor
With a 4-6 record and all hopes of being bowl eligible left on the field in Missouri, the Baylor football team finds itself in all too familiar territory -- playing spoiler.
Oklahoma State University travels to Waco this week along with their bowl hopes for the Bears' final game of the season.
So what exactly do the Bears have to play for?
A win would mark the first time the Bears have won two conference games since Baylor joined the Big 12 in 1996.
A win would give the Bears' their first five-win season since 1995.
And most importantly, a win would knock a rejuvenated Oklahoma State team out of bowl contention.
Head Coach Guy Morriss isn't calling the season quits just yet.
"If we can't go to a bowl, let's make sure they don't get to go to a bowl either," Morriss said at a weekly press conference. "I'm not interested in next year right now. I'm interested in finishing this season. We desperately need to get this win."
Nineteen seniors will step onto the field for the final time Saturday.
Morriss said even though there is no postseason for his team, the seniors must come ready to play and do whatever it takes for a win.
"(The seniors) might have thought we were going to let them start and play a few plays and then start building for next year," Morriss said.
Defensive coordinator Bill Bradley said the players should be motivated for this game after Oklahoma State defeated the Bears 49-21 last season in Stillwater, Okla.
"They kind of rubbed it in on us last year when we played up there," Bradley said. "I think our guys are going to remember that and hopefully get fired up for this week."
The Cowboys have had an up-and-down season of sorts, struggling early in the season to slide past Division I-AA Montana State, yet leading the No. 2 Texas Longhorns by 19 points late in the second quarter and topping No. 21 Texas Tech 24-17 in an emotional win Saturday.
"Their confidence is building as the weeks go on," offensive coordinator Brent Pease said. "They did a good job against Texas Tech, and I think they stole some of their scheme against Texas Tech from what our defense did against them."
The Bears, who look to conclude the season on a good note, play at 1 p.m. Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium.
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SALIDA, Colo., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- A rock slide near Mount Princeton in Colorado Monday killed five hikers, local authorities confirmed.
"This is a recovery at this point," Chaffee County Undersheriff John Speeze said Monday night.
Efforts to reach the bodies were on hold until Tuesday morning because the area was unstable, The Denver Post reported.
"We will go back in as soon as the area can be declared safe for the search teams," Chaffee County Sheriff Pete Palmer said.
The newspaper said it was unclear whether the five were family or friends.
The Post also said a 13-year-old girl was found in the rubble and was flown to a Denver hospital. Her condition wasn't known.
The Sheriff's Office said the hikers were caught in the slide about 11 a.m. local time. Palmer said some of the rocks were "half the size of a car."
The area had received heavy rains recently, but it wasn't known if that was a factor in the rock slide.


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And thank you my friends for your nice comments and encouragement. I shall continue my hard work of looking at many flowers and snapping photos!
Ohh, enjoy them for me too, please!! Thanks so very much Mimi!!
Mimi's garden is in full bloom ....
Beautiful maintenance free garden, Mimi... You are fortunate to have so many lovely gardens.... Thanks for sharing them with us.... :) :)
Thanks Gnt,so glad you like them. Why thank you Tex, hope the rains weren't too severe!You are very welcome Chookies!
These little beauties make for a great show in anyone's gardens - thanks mimi:)
Mimi's gardens are looking better every day! Thanks for a taste of spring.
very nice flowers I Know I am chair bound lol even without the snow but we have lots here
Thanks Laura, I think lots of our Jigidi friends need a little reminder!Yes, Ank it is one of my gardens, but I hate to brag! :) I thought a touch of Spring would be nice. Can't wait til tomorrow morning to see the surprise picture!!!
Love it Mimi, this is what we need. But...... isn't it one of your gardens?Tomorrowmorning, when you are still asleep I post a picture, I'm sure you will like. Hugs.
Oh, how pretty. It's only February, with snowstorms battering some areas and new life like this emerging elsewhere. Thanks for the reminder that spring is coming!
Are you one of our snow-bound Jigidiers, Aggie?


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People in Northern Ireland will be "disappointed" that the Secretary of State "can't bring herself to condemn" the decision to name a playground after an IRA gunman, DUP Parliamentary Group leader Nigel Dodds has claimed.
His comments came as Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers said she did not think it would be "sensible or wise" to "interfere" in the decisions local authorities made in terms of naming playgrounds, when asked about the issue by Mr Dodds in the Commons.
Referring to the trouble which flared in Belfast earlier this week after a controversial vote on the flying of the Union flag, she said: "The flying of flags outside City Hall is a matter for Belfast City Council to decide.
"It's important that they are allowed to make that decision free from any kind of intimidation, whether it's riots outside and I entirely join him in condemning any attempts made to intimidate elected representatives or politicians from whichever party."
She added: "As to the decisions local authorities make in terms of naming playgrounds, I don't think it would be sensible or wise for me to interfere in that discussion, but I do think what we need to do in Northern Ireland is move towards a genuinely shared future, where these kinds of sensitive decisions can be taken on the basis of reasoned decision and mutual respect for the point of view of different parts of the community."
Mr Dodds argued that a "clear message" was needed by the Secretary of State that "such behaviour and such gestures are deeply destabilising and are very, very damaging to community relations".
He said: "I welcomed recently the Secretary of State's statement that she wasn't neutral on the Union, and I have to say people in Northern Ireland will be disappointed that she can't bring herself to condemn the decision to name a playground after an IRA gunman.
"I think a clear message needs to be sent out by the Secretary of State and this House that such behaviour and such gestures are deeply destabilising and are very, very damaging to community relations, especially those parents who now will not bring their children into a playground where they feel intimidated."
Ms Villiers responded: "I entirely respect his point of view, but I also totally respect the devolution settlement, and the devolution settlement says that a whole range of decisions are now made locally in Northern Ireland and it is not for the Secretary of State to seek to interfere in those decisions and I have no intention of doing so."
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Ok guys. This STILL NEEDS HEAVY WORK and I need some help here. I just wanted to get the ball rolling because someone had to. Consider this an open ALPHA build and Im just showing this as a preview. It is completely built off the Eagles Blood ROM all credit goes to doniqcc for giving me something to work with. DO NOT FLASH if you do not have CWM NVFlash version. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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Here's a bit from our NOHS mailbag, in which we get sacks and sacks of letters. This one comes to us from a reader in our Desert Contingent here in Arizona, and it regards the issue of our self-proclaimed rivals in the Phoenix Coyotes and, at a larger issue, Detroit's move to the ranks of the eastern teams and what it means for us fans left behind out west.
Sully – What do you think will happen with PHX ownership issues? The only drawback of moving to the East for me is that I can only get to 1 Red Wings game a year now. I really hope that PHX stays around and would still go a couple of other games if they do.
First things first: Phoenix deal appears to be, if not stabilizing, slowing its descent in the pit of quicksand. Renaissance Sports & Entertainment is the name of the group actually vying for ownership, and a real group with a real name is more than this saga has had in 4 years. Their next challenge is a lease with the City of Glendale, which the citizens there seem to back when it comes to majority votes, so I think that'll work out.
And let us assume it does work out. My opinion on it is consistent with what I have always said: Great for me, great for Glendale, terrible for Hockey. Phoenix is not what I would consider a struggling economy, though Glendale is very unrepresentative of the local economy here (i.e. they're broke as a joke). So good for that area in getting the team to stay (potentially). Still, I believe hockey is better suited overall with yet another team in a strong market. A small arena like Glendale not being sold out consistently the season after they make the Western Conference Finals is a travesty. Put them in Seattle and let's all be happy.
In terms of my own selfishness, however, I am always thrilled to watch the Wings here. Their move East is bittersweet, for sure. Lots of my friends attend both games here in Phoenix and there are many other folks in California coloring the Shark Tank, the Ponda, and the Staples Center with red who won't be able to do it but once per regular season and maybe not at all in the post-season. That makes me a bit sad.
I'll still do my Coyotes 4-Game plan, however, which used to be two Wings games and two games I'd fit in either due to weekend availability (which usually coincided with dollar beer nights) or teams/stars I wanted to see. Sticking with that, I think I'll do a Wings game and try to see Boston when they come out this way, possibly Ovechkin and the Caps, or maybe if my Pittsburgh troll of a co-worker talks me into it, the Pen(i)s.


text: Yo - nice to have a little UK corner in here to help with some of the differences in the USA I recently had a holiday in America and was amazed at the difference in cost and quality (plus general ease of supply) of BBQ's over there. Just strolling down to the local walmart , I found a weber one touch premium for under £100 - I also found a good solid offset (90kg) for under £200. I started out with a Landman COS and had some great results , but as the unit had such a small firebox and was so thin, heat control, just needed too much babysitting. I upgraded to a proQ excel which I love, however part of me would love another offset ( easier to get to higher temps + running a hot and fast cook as well as a low and slow etc + I just want another offset) Just wondered if anyone had any luck finding any decent reasonably priced offsets in the UK - or , know of a cheap way to import from America ? (wishful thinking i know)


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Drink up. Doctor's orders.
Keep your mash temperatures constant by building your own internally heated mash tun.
The Wiz discusses re-pitching homebrew yeast and laments long boil times.
The aptly named sweet stout shows a balance between sugary sweetness, hop bitterness and roasted malt flavors.
Pigs plus spent grains plus hops equal hopped pork BBQ.
The Wiz goes wild answering a question about Brettanomyces and also explains how to avoid oxidation.
Moving wort and brewing liquor around your brewhouse can be as easy as flicking a switch. See how adding a pump to your setup can save you hassle.
Vermont homebrewers remember Greg Noonan.
Three BJCP judges give advice to homebrewers who plan on entering contests.
The Wiz blows away a "sucking" question and finally learns the bitter truth about hop aroma deterioration.
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Honey is sweet and brewing with it can be even sweeter. Two pros discuss adding honey character to your beer.
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Just received a new One, after 9 month, because the front camera died. It is refurbished but in very good condition, no scratch whatsoever.
Unfortunately it has a strong yellow tint.
Serial begins with FA35.
Do you guys know something about this problem? Is it common? Could there be some stuff on the screen from the refurbish process causing this?


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Me too...And it can't get any easier not that I've found Gelide! Oops...Once again falling back on the PC. The HBC makes it convenient too!
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Me too...And it can't get any easier not that I've found Gelide! Oops...Once again falling back on the PC. The HBC makes it convenient too!
Lol, I enjoy having a ds emulator on here the graphics are almsot as good as a computer game... Almost
If i can make the stupid emulator work on the computer, i would use that. I use the GBA emulator on my wii and PSP because you don't have to mess with the settings. I can't get a ps2 emulator or dolphin to work, but the dolphin issue is a hardware problem. I use a N64 emulator cause my stupid controller's kept breaking and they don't sell them anymore.
just wanted to comment on supermasterpig's reply.
i have not had a problem with freezes ever aside from disk based games.
in fact i have found kind of a cheat on the Atari 2600 with the game Phoenix don't know if it will work with all machines but with the cart in if i switch the on off with out going completely off rapidly multiple times, sometimes it glitches and i can get a lot of extra men. can't say how many as its a glitch and shows at the top as an orange blob, but its a lot.
note though that this will eventually result in a loose power switch.
Also for the problem with systems i bought my self something called an AV port switch for the same problem. my TV can normally have 4 connections on its own but the port switch gives me another 4 ports.
I absolutely prefer the original systems over ANY sort of emulation. I agree that emulators do a good job, but the original systems always produce clearer, more detailed sound.
I don't know who of you people have played or still play Streets of Rage 2/3 or M.U.S.H.A. on the Genesis, but these games sound so much clearer than they do on any emulation. Some sound effects sound distorted and most tones completely drop on emulators. Especially the very first models of the Genesis produce very clear sound.
And picture quality? Still the original consoles, except for NES and older, as they didn't support S-Video or RGB. You can mod a Genesis to output S-Video (inexpensive mod), and people who live in Europe, can use RGB no problem. Using one of these two cables, you get a better picture quality than every emulator. Emulators all seem to smooth the game in some way, and then make some of the stuff look blurry or jagged. Same goes with the SNES and N64: both can output S-Video and RGB without mods.
And of course, using the old cartridges and controllers is just awesome. :)
But such things can be fixed though. Re-tensioning the cartridge slot will make a huge difference.
Now I can bump just about every game as long as I'd like to, and no freezes. :)
I personally like emulators better.
The only games I ever emulate are N64 games.
Not only can I use high res textures on an emulator, I also don't have the problem of dead directional sticks that all my N64 controllers are suffering from ;)
I just connect my wiimote to my computer using a bluetooth stick and then use GlovePIE and PPJoy to emulate the input.
It didn't even take long to get used to the different controls as a big part is actually the same.
For the ones wondering how I mapped the controls:
directional stick and Z on the nunchuck (middle handle on the N64) PPJoy is used to have a full range directional stick.
A, B and C (directional pad) on the wiimote (right handle on the N64)
R is replaced to c on the nunchuck (was better then replacing B there and keeping R as right finger trigger)
L is replaced to the - on the wiimote (barely used though)
Start is + (like wii games)
directional pad has been dropped as it's not needed for any games I ever played on the N64
The directional stick thingy on the n64 controllers can be fixed pretty easily. The resistance is caused by rubber bands you can take the controller apart and replace them. I have done this several times. n64 controllers are the worst as far as breaking goes.
But heck, N64 is NOT better on emulation. Some games have so much graphical bugs, man. Conker is hardly playable with all the framedrops, and Majora's Mask tends to hang about half a second sometimes. The only games that are emulated perfectly on Project64 are Mario Kart 64, Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64. The rest of the games all seem to have their flaws. Mario Party also works dead-buggy.
I have talked about the Genesis before, and that's another example of why I personally think the original hardware is better. The sound that the chips in the original Genesis systems produce, especially the very first Japanese models, is far, far better than any emulation. Good examples are Streets of Rage 2/3 and Sonic the Hedgehog 1/2. The music that plays in the very first stage of Streets of Rage 2 sounds very good on an original Genesis, even on the later motherboard revisions, and on emulation, tones tend to drop when you attack someone or when some sort of sound effect also needs to be produced. On the original Genesis, the sound effects and the background music keep going together, without dropping tones. And most sound effects in Sonic the Hedgehog 1/2 sound louder or malformed on emulators. I'm not saying you may not prefer emulation over the original hardware, but the original Genesis produces far better sound than any emulator does. Definitely. If you've played Genesis-games on an emulator for a long time, it'll make a world of difference when you play on an original Genesis. The Super Nintendo seems to be emulated much better than the Genesis when you're talking about the sound, but not quite as good as the original SNES.
There's only one system I find better to play on emulation, and that is the PlayStation. You seem to get more frames with some games, and that's definitely something nice, especially with 30fps games. Sound and controls are also flawless, and no graphical glitches whatsoever. There's only one game that has distorted background music, and that is Final Fantasy IX. It has crackling sound effects in the background of music., but games like Gran Turismo, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Ape Escape and Gex all work flawlessly, and ever smoother.


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Q10197 - HOWTO: Producing Water Movement
Until recently the one aspect of a reef tank that was most often overlooked was water movement. Creating adequate water movement can be one of the least expensive aspects of setting up a reef tank, but it is one of the most important. Proper water movement is important for a number of reasons. First of all, the water around a reef is in constant motion; therefore, it is logical that the organisms present on the reef are accustomed to an environment with strong water movement. As a result, they have developed physiologically to make use of the water moving around them. This is especially true of the sessile invertebrates such as corals and clams, but even fish do better when they have current to swim in. The currents bring these organisms food, oxygen, and nutrients, and also carry away waste products. This is why stony corals do best in areas of the reef with strong water motion. Most algal blooms result due to excessive nutrients. In reef tanks these patches of algae usually are in spots where there is little to no water movement. As a result, detritus settles in these spots. That is why it is necessary to get good water movement over these areas. By doing so detritus remains in the water column where it can be filtered out. Water movement is considered adequate if the flow within a tank is between 5-10 times the tanks volume per hour. That is if a tank is 100 gallons in size the flow within it from the pump and powerheads should move at least 500 gallons per hour. The more often the water is turned over, the better the flow is considered.
There are three main types of water movement on the reef, each with very different characteristics. These flow patterns are: laminar flow, surge, and turbulence. Laminar flow is straight unidirectional flow like that produced from a powerhead, or at the latter stages of a wave whose energy has been channeled in one direction by the reef. Surge is similar but on a larger scale. Turbulence is the random flow of water in multiple directions. Of the three, turbulence is the most desirable and the most difficult to produce.
For most tanks, the powerhead is the most readily available means for introducing water movement into a tank. Powerheads are relatively inexpensive and can produce varying degrees of water movement. Their main shortcoming is that they only produce laminar currents. These currents for the most part can not be aimed directly onto an invertebrate because the force is so great that it can cause the invertebrate to close up its polyps. Or, in the worst case scenario, it will shear the tissue right off of the colony. However, with a little ingenuity and some additional electronics, a powerhead can be modified to produce water movement that is closer to turbulence. Coupling powerheads with a wavemaker may make it possible to get closer to producing the desired effect. Wavemakers are designed to switch powerheads on and off to try and mimic surge. Using two or more powerheads and a wavemaker may make it possible to not only produce laminar currents and surge but also turbulence as well. With the better wavemakers, it is possible to program the wavemaker to activate the powerheads randomly. This enables a random flow pattern, i.e. turbulence, to be produced at least to some degree. All that is necessary to do this is to direct the flow from the powerheads either directly onto each other or so that at least part of the flow from one is going directly into the path of the other. By having the powerheads activated randomly, the flow from the powerheads will intersect producing a random pattern of water movement. There will still be laminar currents and surge as the powerheads come on, but as these different flows collide from multiple powerheads a more random pattern of water movement with swirls and microsurges closely resembling turbulence should occur.
In addition to the powerheads, the return flow from the pump can be utilized in a number of ways. Like the powerheads, the flow from the pump can be used to produce turbulence by having the returns directed against themselves or against the flow from the powerheads. It is even better if the powerheads are on a wavemaker because their random flow will interact with the constant flow from a pump to also produce turbulence. The constant flow from the pumps can also be made more random by having it strike irregular shaped live rock before it reaches any corals. In this way the laminar nature of its flow can be reduced. Lastly, the flow from a pump can be split into numerous outflows so that small micro streams can be directed onto desired areas. There are also devices that take the flow from the pump and move it around the tank. These devices like the SCWD wavemaker can move the water from side to side between the two outlets as water moves through it. Similarly, the Sea Swirl takes water from the pump and moves it in a 90-degree arc over time. Thus the water from the pump can be directed over a much larger area than is the case when just a single outlet is employed.
There are pumps and powerheads available in virtually every size and for virtually every application. There are now even powerheads available that are designed specifically to produce water flow over a great area rather than the tight laminar flow of traditional powerheads. In similar fashion, newer, more efficient water pumps are now available that move large volumes of water quietly and efficiently. As a result, providing a reef tank with adequate water motion has never been easier.
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Gave a good description of the characteristics of water movement
Approved: 2/8/2011
It give a better discription of water movement, I know it is for reef tank, but I ams sure it will work just as well if not better for fresh water to. thank you for the information, anything you learn in my book to help with my fish is worth the reading, and this artical was and is. thank you.
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We could probably use some more specifics. What strengths of currents are needed and how many powerheads are appropriate for various tank sizes? I understand the concept, but application is not quite so easy.
Approved: 3/24/2009
I have one thing to add instead of buying a wavemaker. You can buy timers from Home Depot and plug your powerheads into them. You can have them alternate so it will give you a cheap way to have alternating current without the cost. Not quite as effective as the real thing but it will work.
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Only half the story. What about closed loop systems?
Approved: 9/20/2008
This really helps me to understand water movement, the why and the how. Thanks.
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I am new to this hobby and found your article quite helpful. Even more specifics would be nice for us newbies. Like what a small (30 gal) tank needs since many people operate larger tanks.
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Very good overview with out adverstising too much
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very good article. Keep up the great work, I love to read all your articles for they are very interresting!
Approved: 10/2/2007
cus i need water movement in my tank and cant figure out whats best!
Approved: 10/2/2007
It was useful information but I was waiting for a specific question to be answered.
Approved: 10/1/2007
Although I knew most of this information, it would be very beneficial to someone with less experience. The writer was excellent in his writing skills and his simple way of explaining his thoughts.
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Didnt learn anything new. Nice article for a newbie to flow to learn the 3 basic flow patterns and what is desirable for a reef. Article didnt offer any practical ideas on how to implement this.
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This is really helpful, I was just thinking of adding a wavemaker to my 100 gallon reef tank.
Approved: 10/1/2007
I have two wave makers running 8 power heads and I am going to make more of the heads intersect and create a tornado like effect which makes more water pull from the bottom.
Approved: 9/30/2007
its been my struggle with my reef tank for some time and continues to be. Ive got 3 different size powerheads on a wavemaker now. The only issue i have now is maintaining the one powerhead located to the rear and back of the tank which I bury behind live rock. when it gets clogged it causes me to have to break the tank a part a bit to get to it which means it never goes back together again. not easy.
Approved: 9/29/2007
No brands noted- kinda left me hangin.
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i beleive that flow is a very important aspect of the reef hobby and that is often overlooked by people just starting out and info such as this can save people vast amounts of time,frustration and money thanks for the great info ill be sure to pass it along...B.Smock
Approved: 9/29/2007
For people who are just setting up a tank or modifing a tank, it is very helpful to understand how water movement in the ocean can almost be reproduced if not as close as man can get it and the effects it has on the creatures that live there.
Approved: 9/29/2007
Informative for one deciding how to set up their tank!
Approved: 9/28/2007
very interesting
Approved: 9/28/2007
I learned more about circulation, and the importance of it in my reef system. More circulation is needed.
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