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While I don't completely understand the relationship between horsepower and torque I do understand that more torque is better for pulling more load or pulling yourself out of a ditch. But from what I can see the new Camry engine has 268hp and 248 ft-lbs of torque. I'll bet that's way more than the earlier 4runners had. The current 4runner V6 has 236hp and 266 ft-lbs of torque. Now to me the difference between 248 and 266 doesn't seem like all that much.
And in this day and age with global warming, green-house gases, wars and being beholding to foreign countries for our very livelyhood, and prices of gas in general, if you could squeeze a few more mpg's from an engine it seems it would be worth it.
The Camry engine (in the Camry) is rated at 22/31 mpg's which I'm sure would reduce somewhat. But if you could put that engine or a similar one in the 4R and get even 19/25 I think that would be huge. I don't really need a mondo hauling vehicle. Just something to get me through a few feet of snow, or a little off road and carry all my camping gear, kayaks and bikes.
Anyway thanks for the thoughtful replies.
biglatka Posts: 78Jeffer3,
The V6 4Runner is probably close to 1000lbs heavier than the Camry, it is 4WD (I know there is a 2WD model but you talked about snow and off road), and most importantly it has the aerodynamic shape of a brick on 4 wheels . Even if you don't tow, the 4Runner has to come with the ability to tow (5000 lbs for the V6 - 7000 lbs for the V8) because many do tow with their Runner. The rpm range where torque peaks is probably lower with the 4Runner engines (very important when under load) as opposed to the Camry's high revving engine. There are many factors that go into fuel mileage, including engine displacement. I'm sure Toyota designed the engines that go into 4Runners as the best compromise of fuel economy balanced off against the demands of a 4WD truck with great off road capability and sheer pulling power.
biglatka- you make a lot of sense, thanks for helping me understand this better. I got a chuckle from your statement -
"and most importantly it has the aerodynamic shape of a brick",
I filled up 2 days ago with 413.0 miles on my tank and filled up with 18.33 gallons of 85 octane from the same pump at the same gas station that I go to every week. That equates to 22.53 mpg. The computer stated 24.3 mpg avg. This is in line with what I typically get in my weekly commute. Again, this is with the V6 4X4. Even though the computer over-estimates, I still find it to be a good gauge of my mpg and I can still estimate if I'm in the 22 range, or 21 range, etc.
sacstate1 Posts: 189I get 16-17mpg in easy city driving and 20-21mpg on the freeway at a steady 65-75mph. This is with full time 4WD and the V8. I have never used 87 octane, always using 89 or 93.
The onboard computer is exactly 3mpg optimistic.
"20-21mpg on the freeway at a steady 65-75mph. This is with full time 4WD and the V8."
That's fantastic! Your getting 1mpg more than the EPA RATED mpg highway at 21! Even with the V8 and lugging around the extra running gear for the 4WD! Going faster than 65mph!
(WOW - that TAIL WIND MUST REALLY BE BLOWING!!)
nedzel Posts: 787"And in this day and age with global warming, green-house gases, wars and being beholding to foreign countries for our very livelyhood, and prices of gas in general, if you could squeeze a few more mpg's from an engine it seems it would be worth it."
Which is exactly why we may see a diesel engine -- it will get 30% greater mileage than a similar power gas engine.
Btw, peak torque values are not everything. What's most important is the torque curve. I'm willing to bet that at low RPM the 4.0 V6 has more torque than the Camry motor.
Since putting Revo's on my 2003 V6 4Runner, I can't do any better than 16.6MPG in mixed driving, and I have to run 89 octane or higher as mine pings on 87 octane. Honestly though, the MPG, which is very acceptable, doesn't bother me as much as the road noise and choppy ride with the base SR5 suspension, neither of which improved when I got rid of my Dunlop's.
"doesn't bother me as much as the road noise and choppy ride with the base SR5 suspension, neither of which improved when I got rid of my Dunlop's."
The only thing that will help the ride (other than changing suspension, is a passenger car tire. I know in the stock size there are not any (passenger) tires for the 4Runner. The Revos, while an excellent tire, will not help the ride.
mt_flightsuit Posts: 1I noticed today when washing my 2006 4Runner that it had louvers exposing the wire on the fog lamps and I could see the ground through my fender well. What on earth is the purpose of these louvers? What are the engineers thinking on this design?
navguy Posts: 6106MY & 07MY 4Runner with factory navigation includes a 4-disc CD changer that can play MP3 or WMA encoded CDRs. Plus you can initiate a call via an approved Bluetooth cell phone from the steering wheel! Even if you cell phone is in your purse or gym bag you can receive or dial a call with both hands on the steering wheel!
m3fanatic Posts: 1gotta love the NAV
ccarofknowldge Posts: 19Can anyone tell me the "Downshift Lockout Speeds" (speed above which the transmission will not downshift into the particular gear) for 1st and 2nd gear in the 2006 4Runner?
This is not the same as the maximum speed in gear. It is always lower, but different Transmissions set different limits. Does anyone know the values for the 2006 4Runner?
devlopper Posts: 442006 Limited 4WD V8
I'm wondering why the owners manual recommends keeping the spare tire only on the right side of the vehicle with each rotation? I'm used to the "full" 5 tire rotation with all previous vehicles.
kjack100 Posts: 133I wouldn't use the spare at all in a tire rotation. I'd only swap out the fronts with the backs, keeping them on the same side. You're going to need four new tires at some point anyway.
miata190 Posts: 1I own a 2003 V8 limited 4runner. My first problem was getting front rotors. When my parts place asked what wheels I had I told him I have 17" wheels. He proceeded to give me rotors that were 13.25" diameter. The ones I have are 12.6". Supposedly these are for a 4runner with 16" wheels. We finally figured that out, but has anybody had the same problem? Second, my truck has only 46,000 miles on it but has seemed to have ruined the drivers side front wheel bearing. Seems a little premature. The factory warranty is finished, is there any chance in hell to get them to warranty this. To be honest, its a shame for a 41,000 dollar truck to have this problem. I do tow a boat, but I have only done it 3 times. It has a combined weight of about 4700 pounds. Thanks
dzuba Posts: 159Looking at an 06 ($2500.00) under invoice - Limited loaded. I have heard the V6 is a dog..............true?
I'd rather the V6 with the price of gas, but need some advice/help?
No - I will never tow with this ride.
Comments on the V6 vs. the V8 - I do a lot of highway driving!!
ponytrekker Posts: 308I have heard the V8 and V6 get similar mileage.
I have the V8. In strictly city driving, suburban hills, NYC traffic, averaging about 30 MPH I get about 17MPG on regular gas. On a recent long highway trip I got 20.8 MPG averaging about 58 MPH. Both numbers are according to the trip computer which is about 5% optimistic. The V8 also has great passing power.
I have the V6. It's no dog.
I have the V6 and it has plenty of power. I continue to be impressed with the acceleration. On my last fill up I got 22.5 mpg (actual, not computer) in mixed driving. I end up getting less mpg with 100% highway because I set the cruise at 80 so mileage isn't as great at those speeds. Usually around 20 - 21 mpg on the highway at that speed.
Well I understand in 2008 the 4Runner is getting a redesign so it will be interesting to see if they will put a hybrid in the 4Runner, which I heard was a rumor (I also would like to see it a little bigger but I guess that remains to be seen). I have a 2004 v8 which gets about 18.1 mpg but I would trade it in a heartbeat for a 4Runner with a hybrid
mike805 Posts: 33Do you have 4WD or 2WD? I recently bought a new 2006 4 WD and wanted 16" wheels. The standard 4Runner 16" wheels won't fit due to interference with the calipers so I finally got some wheels that come on a Tacoma. This may give you a clue to the problem.
I've finally decided on the 4runner sr5. I want the option package with the airbags, but it comes standard with the spoiler. I really think they are ugly and take away from the lines of the model. Does anyone know if they can remove these without damaging the car?
I've never seen a 4Runner here in California or anywhere else without a spoiler. I've never seen a Sport or Limited model without a sunroof. You'll get used to it. The thing I've found annoying is the running boards, so I removed them. Enjoy your 4Runner, and don't let the spoiler detract from your buying one.
Actually mine came without it, although mine was an SR5 so maybe that explains it. Then now that i want one, its $400 to put one on, so i decided to leave it as it is. Maybe when they bring out the new redesigned '08 Sequoia, i'll be sure to get one with a spoiler...:)
chazmofo Posts: 1I feel like a dweeb asking this, but my 98 4Runner's dash lights suddenly don't work and I can't figure it out. I can't find a fuse for the lights, and I have not determined that the dimmer switch is bad. The other lights (ie, high beam, turn signal, etc.) still work, but no back lighting on the dash. Consequently, driving at night is a bummer as I can't see the speedo and such. Does anyone know what to do? :confuse:
coloron Posts: 14I agree about the look of the spoiler. I've never liked it either. Luckily, the 2006 standard option packages sold here in Colorado do not have a spoiler on the SR5 models. I was able to get my new Salsa Red SR5 with a nice option package (sunroof, CD changer, side airbags, etc.) without a spoiler. I've been very happy with it.
You could always buy yours in Colorado!
Interesting that you say that since I'm planning on moving to Colorado within the next year. Was hoping to buy the car sooner, though.
kali_king209 Posts: 1does any body know how to remove the headlights on a 2004 4runner? I tried doing so myself but it appears that there is screw on the bottom that i can get too. I'm not sure if I'd have to remove the bumber as well. thanks
seraan Posts: 5I just bought a 2004 SR5 with 13k on it. It will go out of warranty at the end of this year. I would like to buy a platinum extended warranty. Anybody can tell me where can I get a good price on it? Thanks!


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Stage 17: Majka doubles up at Pla d'Adet
From the summit of Pla d'Adet in the Pyrenees, the latest Telegraph Cycling Podcast, supported by Jaguar, includes discussion, analysis and interviews with the winner of stage 17, Rafal Majka, his teammate Nicolas Roche and his Tinkoff-Saxo team owner Oleg Tinkov.
Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe look back on the penultimate day in the mountains as Majka won his second stage and Vincenzo Nibali tightened his grip on the yellow jersey. Behind Nibali, the battle for the podium is close and exciting with three Frenchmen and a Spaniard, Alejandro Valverde, in contention.
The ever-colourful Tinkov, the Russian billionaire who indulges his love of cycling by running a team, says that his riders' three stage wins do not compensate for the disappointment of losing Alberto Contador, who fractured his leg in a crash. And Tinkov says his longer-term ambition is to challenge Sir Dave Brailsford and Team Sky: "My goal is to modernise cycling.
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On Saturday, I was looking for some ideas for books to engage my 10 year old twins, who have not yet developed a "bug" for reading. From various friends on Twitter, I received several recommendations. (Thanks go to @AnnKingman, @TooFondOfBooks, @jennsbookshelf, @AaronsBooks, @Irisheyz77). Armed with their recommendations I trudged off this afternoon to my local independent bookstore, The Jabberwocky, in Newburyport, MA.
Once at the Jabberwocky, I was greeted by a very friendly person, who helped me pick books for most of my family. The experience was one that gave me more Christmas spirit than any online or other shopping experience has thus far this year!
It occurred to me as I returned to the office, that I've probably read at least 10 best of 2009 lists in the past month. I don't think any of the selections I made today are on any of those lists. In the spirit of the Holiday, I thought, hmmm, maybe what we actually give as gifts is a different type of list to create!
Since I'm fairly secure in the notion that none of my kids will read this blog, I'll list my choices below. I hope that all of you who read this will comment and add your own choices for the benefit of everyone else with last minute shopping to do.
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For my 20 year old, son (who loves history): Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe by Laurence Bergreen
For my 18 year old, son (who is studying economics): Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner
For my 16 year old, daughter: The Garden of the Last Days by Andre Dubus III (couldn't resist, saw him in the gym on Saturday)
For my twin 10 year old sons: The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson & the Olympians book 1 by Rick Riordan; The Merchant of Death: Pendragon Series, Book 1 by D. J. MacHale


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Why the growing discontent amongst women then? "According to the research, certain segments of the population have yet to realize the shift in their mate's expectations and are skewing the numbers down," said Robert.
2000 married women were sourced for the anonymous study in New York City over the course of a week. Each subject identified their mate's race, and were asked to rate their marriage proposal as either satisfactory (they were not disappointed with any aspect of their proposal) or unsatisfactory (they were disappointed in some aspect of their proposal). "The disparity was astounding."
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Currently, the global compression therapy market is highly fragmented on account of the presence of numerous local and global companies. To gain a competitive edge, astute players are resorting to mergers and acquisitions and collaborations. They are also increasing focusing on the relatively untapped markets in Asia Pacific. Further, entry barriers to new players in the market is relatively low on account of lack of proper regulations for the commercialization of products and forward integration by raw material suppliers.
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Depending upon the technology leveraged, the global compression therapy market can be bifurcated into static and dynamic. Of the two, the static compression products holds out a strong promise of growth. This is because static garments are preferred more by doctors for patient care on account of clinical evidence supporting them. Patients also prefer static compression hosiery as they are crafted from comfortable materials and impart a better look. Other factors leading to their swift uptake is their affordability and easy availability.
The different types of compression therapy products available in the market are compression pumps, compression tapes, compression stocking, and compression bandages. Compression pumps can be further segmented into intermittent and sequential. Similarly, compression stocking can be classified further into gradient and anti-embolism. Of these, bandages hold a sway over the market. In 2015, it held a whopping 43.1% of the market.
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From a geographic standpoint, North America spells maximum opportunity in the global market for compression therapy. It accounted for almost 47.2% of the market in 2015 and was trailed by Europe, with a 32.2% share. The market in the U.S. provides ample room for growth on account of the widespread prevalence of obesity that ups the risk of vascular diseases. As per the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), around 600,000 knee arthroplasty surgeries were conducted in the U.S. in 2010 and by 2030 the number is slated to exceed 3 million.
Besides North America and Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America are other key markets that hold out strong promise of growth on account of widespread unmet demands. The countries of Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, China, and India will help to power maximum growth in the regions. Other factors stimulating the market in Asia Pacific are rising investment in healthcare infrastructure, growing disposable income, and higher occurrence of chronic ailments.
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In this illuminating exploration of one of the great mysteries of the human mind, University of Chicago psychologist Nicholas Epley introduces us to what scientists have learned about our ability to understand the most complicated puzzle on the planet - other people - and the surprising mistakes we so routinely make. Why are we sometimes blind to the minds of others, treating them like objects or animals? Why do we sometimes talk to our cars, or the stars, as if there is a mind that can hear us? Why do we so routinely believe that others think, feel, and want what we do when, in fact, they do not? And why do we believe we understand our spouses, family, and friends so much better than we actually do? Mindwise will not turn other people into open books, but it will give you the wisdom to revolutionize how you think about them - and yourself.
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Great insight into our social mind...
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To have some type of overall vision or concept of what the main goal of book is. The content is REALLY out there. I apply this type of concept every day but saw nothing really revealing and, in some areas, felt the points being made were completely subjective and not based on much experience
The constant rattling off of statistics with no real basis or conclusions that were helpful
It was fairly bland..... it didn't help the statistics become any more interesting... Obviously written from the VERY annalytical perspective with zero consideration for versitility to add any different views for non-analytical readers.
To be honest, it never grabbed me at all and I just stopped about 1/4 of the way through.. I tried to give it a chance but just didn't see anything relevent to the title.
The publisher's summary definitely should be a bit more "real" in terms of the discription, which actually got me to buy it. If there was a way to return this one, I definitely would.
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Week Ten
TX date: 27th May 2009
It's the task we've all been waiting for, says the BBC announcer. Dude, you're not kidding. I reserved this recap at some point during last year, because the home shopping tasks are generally epic. But I'm getting ahead of myself, aren't I?
London porn, 'Dance of the Knights', job interview from hell, etc. The opening of this show gets a bit samey after a while, doesn't it? I wish it had titles like the American version. Come on, don't tell me you don't want to see Yasmina attempting to smile naturally for the camera right up in your face every week.
Oh God, I just paused on James with his legs wide open doing his labour face in the birthing pool. That's five years of therapy, right there. Last week, the teams sold baby stuff at Earl's Court. Lorraine PMed for Ignite with a handy pushchair and some headgear, while James and Empire attempted to flog birthing pools and rocking horses with little success. Eventually, Ben's ultimate wish to "let me FUNUSH" was denied forever and he was sent packing. Six remain!
6am, and Lorraine trudges down the hall in her PJs to answer the phone. Sralan requests their presence at Ally Pally (or Alexandra Palace, if you want to be pedantic about it), and they need to bring an overnight bag. Everyone fumbles about in semi-darkness to get ready in a frankly inadequate amount of time, and James admits that he'd like Sralan to see him be capable of winning a task for a change. This is accompanied by footage of him filling the steam iron with water from the kettle, which doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. Howard VTs that they are close to the finish line and today could be his last day, but he doesn't think about it like that, because he doesn't think it will be - he sees himself in the final and he thinks Sralan does too. And at this point, four-and-a-half minutes into the episode, I knew Howard was going home this week. Thanks, editors!
Ally Pally, north London. It is windy. Everyone stands on ceremony as Sralan pulls up un AMS1. This is where the first live television broadcast came from, and so we segue into this week's live TV challenge - home shopping, hooray! Sralan has arranged with "a TV company" for the teams to go and see products on live TV - the team who sells the most will win, and the team that does not will lose, and one member of the losing team will be fired.
In AMS1, Sralan interviews that this is one of his favourite tasks (yay, me too!) - it's about choosing the right products for the right target audience. He is not, repeat NOT, looking for TV presenters. "And don't we know it," mumble Miriam Staley and Naomi Lay from wherever they are these days. The teams head off to Peterborough on their way to Britain's "second biggest TV shopping channel". Only second? Was the biggest one too busy, or something? Anyway, I assume it's Ideal World they're off to. In the Ignitaxi, Howard volunteers to PM. (Also, seriously? Isn't this meant to be the credit crunch Apprentice? Make them take the fucking train!) Lorraine thinks they should choose products that reflect their personalities. Howard corrects her that they need to pick products which reflect their target market. They arrive, and it is indeed Ideal World. Empire, meanwhile, still haven't decided who will be PM. It's between Yasmina and Debrabarr - Debrabarr wants to be PM every week, but also doesn't really give a rat's ass. Yasmina really does want to be PM, so Yasmina is PM. "Happy?" asks Yasmina. "No, not really, but it's the best of a bad bunch," replies Debrabarr. Yasmina asks if Debrabarr might be a little more enthusiastic, and the answer is basically "fuck off", although said in as unaggressive a way as it's possible to say that. Seriously, Debrabarr is weird. She VTs that Yasmina can sometimes stifle the other strong members of her team.
The teams have two primetime slots which would normally shift tens of thousands of pounds of crappy craft accessories. Before choosing their products, the teams watch a lady selling Bridget Jones-style slimming pants. Each candidate will have to take their turn at directing from the gallery and presenting in the studio.
To begin with for Empire, Yasmina calls a meeting and tells everyone to go with their gut instinct. She advises her team not to go for anything too expensive. The team splits up - Yasmina accompanies James, while Debrabarr goes off on her own. Jasmina examine a Water Pik, which James shoves in his mouth and remarks "that's really quite painful" - possibly, I'm guessing, because there wasn't any water in it, fool. Debrabarr plays with a nifty remote controlled car for £14.99, down from £29.99. More products: a hair grip for Debra, a "grabosaurus" for Jasmina (essentially a large set of claws for picking up leaves and stuff in the garden). James thinks it's an excellent thing for his father. Jasmina are also shown a window-cleaning kit, of which two parts appear to be magnetic and leap together in Yasmina's hands, causing her to go "wargh!". Ah, if only I knew how to make gifs, I would be making one of that moment for sure. Next is the Polo Pancho - 100% man-made materials, ladies and gentlemen! "You can get polyester that's man-made?" James clarifies, hilariously. Nick facepalms in the background. Jasmina try on the Polo Pancho, which looks hideous, but is only £9.99. Yasmina thinks it's a good product.
Meanwhile, Ignite are rehearsing, and it is going badly. Lorraine is attempting to flog a sat nav, and keeps encouraging the viewers to exceed the speed limit and crash their cars. Kate gives Lorraine handy selling points over the talkback, and Lorraine replies to her out loud. A member of the gallery crew turns and looks at Margaret, all "is she for real? SERIOUSLY?" Lorraine talks about accidents again. "She can't talk about accidents!" frets the professional director. Lorraine goes to pieces, and then the rehearsal is over. "That is what you call car crash television," giggles Lorraine afterwards. "I don't even know why I'm laughing, because I'm not going to be able to sleep a wink tonight worrying about this."
It's up to Howard as PM to decide who has to do a solo slot when they go live. Kate has a go at flogging the sat nav in rehearsal, pulls a lot of "I don't know what the fuck I'm doing" faces and leaves a lot of dead air. The director gently coaxes Howard to get her to speak, and Howard just sits there looking a bit lost. The director gives him some options, and Kate manages to get to the end, somehow.
It's Howard's turn in front of the camera, and it's only at this point that I realise he looks just like he ought to be working for bid-up.tv anyway. Lorraine tells him he looks handsome on camera, and Howard giggles. Howard is actually surprisingly good in his rehearsal.
Time to decide who flies solo. Howard asks his team for any feedback they might want to give: Kate is pleased her slot didn't go smoothly because it's good practice. Lorraine tells Howard that he looked and sounded great on TV, which would've been fine if she'd stopped there, but she sticks a shoehorn into her mouth just to make sure her footwear slips in nice and easily, and adds "no offence Kate, we all know you're very good". Kate, apparently, does not take this well and starts pouting, prompting Lorraine to claim that Kate's giving her "dagger-eyes". "I will give you dagger-eyes if you keep saying that," snips Kate. Lorraine attempts to stop digging by telling Howard that the camera likes him, and shuts up. Kate tells Lorraine that comments like that are disruptive to a team, and sometimes you need to just not say anything at all. And really, I'm no Lorraine fan, but when asked for feedback on the team's performance, is "I thought you were the best of the three of us" really that offensive? Perhaps a lot ended up on the cutting room floor here, but it does rather seem like Kate was quick to take umbrage at an insult that wasn't really there. Howard decides to put Kate on her own, and he will go with Lorraine - which is a fair enough decision, based on the evidence he has to hand, because he thinks that Lorraine needs to be supervised, and clearly if he leaves her in the same room as Kate there'll be nothing left but a pile of hair and claws after half an hour.
On Empire, Yasmina has chosen Debrabarr to present solo - presumably before they've even rehearsed. Debrabarr demonstrates an onion slicer while Yasmina VTs that she'd totally employ Debrabarr to work for her, but she'd put her desk in a soundproofed box and make her sit by herself at lunchtime, or something. Jasmina rehearse their double act, and I do mean double act, because they take it upon themselves to start acting like a couple, calling each other "darling" and referring to non-existent times where they got lost on their way to a restaurant because they didn't have a satnav. Well, they've got more chemistry than Alex and Claire, at least. The only problem is that they spent so much time on their skit, that they don't actually say anything about the product. Debrabarr tells them to smile, and Yasmina pulls out a terrifyingly stilted grin that is likely to give me nightmares for weeks. Hmm, maybe I don't want US-style opening titles after all.
It's 5.15pm, and Ignite are picking their products. Howard and Lorraine look at a product that takes care of the hard skin on your feet. "Instinctively, I like it," says Lorraine, who's really taking the Cassandra thing too far now. Next they look at a set of polystyrene cats, which you stick sequinned pins in to make them look slightly less terrifying. Only slightly, mind. Howard interviews that none of them watch shopping channels, so their personal feelings are irrelevant. Lorraine and Howard play with an air-guitar with an infra-red beam, which looks quite fun. Kate examines a low-fat chip fryer, and a hideous leather jacket with leaves stuck all over it, which comes in bronze, silver and gold tones. It's not quite as hideous as the Wolf Spirit jacket, but it's not all that far off. Only this jacket isn't even funny, it just leaves you with a deep sadness inside you where your soul once was.
Howard and Lorraine play with a £229.99 toy dinosaur, that develops a personality the more you play with it. Lorraine's first Irish line of the episode comes in when she attempts to stop the dinosaur from being spoiled by holding it by its tail: "Now, you see, you don't like that, do you?" It is ridiculously cute, but Howard points out that you could buy a Nintendo Wii and several games for the same price. Lorraine thinks that it's different, and that parents do spend that sort of money on children. Probably not outside of Christmas, I shouldn't think.
Lorraine VTs that Howard doesn't take risks, and she thinks the next apprentice has to be a risk-taker.
The teams return to their hotels, and look at the products they'll be selling - but the twist (in as much as it's the same thing that happened the last time they did this task) is that each section of the team will be shilling the products that the other one picked. So, Howard and Lorraine must sell Kate's hideous jackets and chip pan, both of which are over £100. On Empire, Debrabarr is selling the "dinopick", as Yasmina puts it ("Grabasaurus, you muppet!" - James), at £24.99 - their most expensive item - and the £9.99 polo poncho. Jasmina will be selling the remote control car and the three pack of elasticated hairgrips at £17.99. Yasmina thinks they haven't got any high-risk products, because everything is a sellable price, so they can go for volume. Back at Ignite, Howard and Lorraine show Kate what they've picked - the sequin-pin cats, and the air guitar, which is £14.99.
The next day, the teams have some time to get to grips with their products, so Debrabarr tries out ways of wearing the polo poncho, while Howard declares Lorraine to be the queen of all things chip-pan related (which Lorraine disputes, because she's not actually used it yet). Presumably it's quite a lot of time, because the next thing we know it's "prime-time" (which in my experience starts at 7pm, back in my TV scheduling days) and they're about to go on. Sralan, of course, is watching at home. The clock in the studio, by the way, says 5pm. That totally isn't primetime by any stretch of the imagination. Jasmina begin the evening's entertainment by demonstrating the remote control car, and Yasmina gets an unfortunate case of verbal diarrhoea: "Look at that! It's so easy to use, isn't it? Such a great gift. Look at the lights on it! It's just absolutely gorgeous. I mean, I love it, don't you love it, James?" In the gallery, Debrabarr tells Yasmina to stop talking and for James to talk about the price. She has to say this three times before anyone actually listens. In doing so, James looks wildly from left to right trying to determine which camera he's on. Ouch. They move on to the hair grips, and start out well enough with a bit of a skit along the "is there something different about you?" lines, but it all goes wrong rather quickly when Yasmina says the price is £9.99, despite the price on screen (which is the correct one) showing £17.99. They give out the wrong price at least four more times before Debrabarr corrects them, and there's another awkward moment as Jasmina give out the correct price. Then they demonstrate on a model, and Yasmina makes a bit of a pig's ear of it as the real director pulls a face in the gallery. Time for James to turn on the patter: "If you're not fast with this, you're going to be last with this, so stop spying, and start buying." I can't imagine Noel Edmonds is having any sleepless nights after this.
Time to switch: Jasmina run up to the gallery while Debrabarr takes the floor. And here's the biggest surprise of the episode: Debrabarr is actually rather good at this. While still not actually sounding like a human being in any way, she softens her voice a bit and sounds about as ingratiating as Debrabarr is likely to get. She demonstrates the polo pancho, and on James's instruction to tell the audience how lovely model Sheila looks, starts giving Sheila the flirt eye and going "how stylish do you look?" Seriously, I can only apologise for the fact that my command of language cannot do justice to the amazing weird brilliance of Debrabarr on Idealworld. She even calls her "regal", it's amazing. Next, Debrabarr moves on to the grabosaurus, and seems to be really getting the hang of this - very calm, very informative, and even friendly, in an aloof sort of way. And they're done - coming off the air, Debrabarr cringes "that was terrible!" even though we all know it wasn't.
Ignite prepare to go live. Howard is worried that Lorraine will panic and deviate from the script. First of all, they're shilling the jackets. "What a lot of bling," remarks Sralan in his office. Lorraine does seem to be doing rather better this time around, quite possibly because it's a lot easier to be natural when you have someone there to interact with. She tries on the jacket, and works up a bit of pattern with Howard about how she'll definitely wear this to her next party, but she might not invite Howard to join her because she's got a long list to get through. It's charmingly insincere in the way that people on shopping channels inevitably are. Before we know it, they're on to the kitchen to sell the low fat chip fryer, where Lorraine takes the lead and does quite a good job. Seriously, if the basis for winning this task were how much you improve between rehearsal and performance, Lorraine would've walked it. Kate's direction, quite good during the first segment, rather falls off here, amounting to little more than "who likes chips? We like chips! Chips chips chips!" Lorraine tastes some chips, and Sralan complains that they're talking about the product without giving out the web address or the phone number. Howard offers Lorraine another chip, causing Sralan to groan. Lorraine starts talking about how she doesn't normally let her daughters have chips, in her second Irish line of the episode, and still no info is given about the phone number.
They're off, and Kate takes over. She speaks in a very odd, overpronounced way while selling the sequinned cats, and desperately tries to convince the viewers at home that the cat has a personality because it wears a bell. Up in the gallery, Margaret cracks up. She seems to be having an awful lot of fun this year. Kate moves on to selling the infrared air guitar, which sounds awfully tuneless because she doesn't strum it very much. "I'm just having such a fantastic time!" lies Kate. "This is so much! I'm releasing my inner rock goddess!" She even does some headbanging. This is the most embarrassing thing I've seen on TV all week, and I saw Susan Boyle try to flash her knickers during her concession speech on Britain's Got Talent. Finally, it's all over. Mercifully. I've almost turned myself out with all the cringing at this point.
The teams return to Sralan's boardroom, and NotFrances sends them all through. Howard cops to being PM for Ignite, and Kate and Lorraine say that he was a good team leader. Sralan tells them off for taking too long to explain the low fat fryer and not spending enough time talking about the price and how to get it. He also tells them that the animal craft kit was a tough sell, and Kate says it wasn't exciting to demonstrate. However, Sralan says that the jacket and the fat fryer were good product selections because they were of high value. Note how they were the two products Kate picked. I'm just sayin'.
And with that, we move over to Empire, who banked on much cheaper products. Sralan says that in his opinion the higher-ticket items like the fryer were better bets, and that their product selection showed an excess of caution. He addresses James's stumbling in front of the camera, and reads out a viewer feedback e-mail thanking Ideal World for their new comedy hour. Hee.
And so it's time to find out how much was sold. Nick gives the results for Empire - total sales of £1,541.88. Margaret gives the results for Ignite - total sales of £1,376.73. Which means that, volume-wise, Team Yasmina must've really schooled the others. Sralan congratulates Debrabarr, in particular, who sold lots of ponchos, apparently not far off how many the channel said they would sell during a normal slot. Nick says that Debrabarr was very good, and the channel staff said she took to it like a duck to water. Redemption edit! The reward is going off with an aerobatic flying team for a private flight. Team Yasmina zoom out into the antechamber and hug each other with glee. Back in the boardroom, Sralan tells Ignite that compared to the channel's forecasts, the sales of the hideous jackets were abysmal - they may have picked the best products, but they didn't execute it well. He dismisses them. After they've gone, Nick says they should, by rights, have stormed this, and it shows bad salesmanship.
Is it can be reward tiem nao? Team Yasmina strut out in their flying gear and take to the skies. This does look like a pretty kickass reward, in all fairness. I'm not saying I wouldn't have vomited, but it looks awesome.
The Crumbling Remains Of Loser Café. Kate is disappointed to have lost by about £200, and that they could've won if they'd only shifted two more fryers. Howard VTs that he's ready to fight his corner, and he thinks Lorraine should go. Coincidentally, Lorraine VTs that Howard should go because he's not a risk-taker. Back in Loser Café, Lorraine says she'll go in there defending herself rather than attacking Howard or Kate, because if she bows out, it'll be with integrity and grace. Well, there's a first time for everything, I suppose.
Boardroom 2: Electric Boogaloo. Sralan says that as it's week ten, there's a lot from the past weeks for him to take into consideration, though he'll be focusing on this task first of all. First of all, Sralan raises the sales figures - only one animal craft kit was sold. Howard says that he and Lorraine know nothing about the craft market, but picked it because they thought it would be easy to demonstrate. They'd hoped it would be an impulse purchase. Sralan counters that he's looking for a business flair - people who can spot something that's worth something, even if they don't like it themselves. Howard sticks to his guns that he thought it was a good product, leading Sralan to be all "aha, so you think Kate did a bad presenting job, then?" It's totally like the three-pronged calling attack in Mean Girls, with Howard as Cady, Kate as Gretchen and Sralan as Regina. Meanwhile, Lorraine sits next to them, writing "Philip is the nastiest effing skank I have ever seen" in the burn book. Howard protests that Kate was a good seller, but they wanted to focus on the air guitar - wrong move, because according to Sralan, they sold less than 10% of what they should've sold with that too. Asked for her opinion, Kate claims they weren't easy products to demonstrate, adding that she gave her all on the guitar and doesn't know what else she could've done. Sound like you weren't preoccupied wondering if there were any Toffee Crisps left in the vending machine, maybe?
Margaret wants to know why they didn't go with the dinosaur. Lorraine says that she wanted that one and should've pushed it through on her instincts (drink!). Howard is asked if he was nervous about the price, Howard says he was, but he considers Lorraine's idea of pushing that product to have been weak. Margaret points out that it was a good product, and a different product, but Howard says that he wasn't sure if people would spend that much on a novelty item, and that he ultimately "wasn't comfortable with the dinosaur product". It's okay, Howard. Show us on the doll where the dinosaur product touched you.
Kate chose the fryer and the leather jacket, lest we forget. Sralan points out that they are the top-selling items in their categories, but Howard and Lorraine only sold 5% of what they'd expect with the jackets - if only they'd sold two more, they would've won. Howard explains how he was concerned Lorraine didn't understand the fryer product - that she did well on the night, but that the presentation beforehand was lacking. Sralan turns to Kate and says that he's complimented her on her presentation skills in the past (though let's not forget "I've heard of bellinis" too quickly, shall we?), but he wonders if it all went to her head, because he thought she was robotic on the TV. Kate doesn't think she was terrible, especially not compared to those losers Lorraine and Howard. Wow, she really does not like having her telegenicness challenged, does she? Kate sold a total of £277 worth of goods, compared to Debrabarr who sold £940 worth of goods by herself. Wow, that is one hell of a blowout right there. Kate blinks.
Who's responsible for the failure of this task? Kate thinks they should've pushed the fryer more, and that Lorraine didn't even know the instructions were in the recipe book. "Well, it's very straightforward," counters Lorraine. "You just put the fat in, put the chips in and turn it on, Sralan." HA! I loved that. Howard asks if it was that straightforward, why was she not more prepared? Lorraine asks if she's being set up as the blame here? Kate says that if they'd sold two more fryers, they wouldn't be here right now, not that she's pointing fingers or anything. Also, Kate's left eye looks kind of lazy here. Lorraine thinks Kate's passing the buck, and isn't taking responsibility for the failure. "When the chips were down, I stood up to the mark." Hee. Sralan asks Lorraine who should go - she thinks Howard, because the whole thing was too structured from the outset.
The dramatic music kicks in, and Sralan is ready to take into account everything that's happened in the moments leading up to this, so he sends them all outside while he ruminates, as well he might. Margaret says that Howard would have things running like clockwork. Sralan thinks that Lorraine is always too steps behind, but Nick thinks he's underestimating her, because her gut instinct is so often right. Kate maybe thinks she's better than she really is.
NotFrances sends them all back in. Sralan tells Howard that he considers him to be a bit of a cautious man. Howard asks why that is. Sralan says that the sort of person he's looking for can't just do the same thing all the time. Howard says that he's a good communicator and works well in teams, but also works well as a leader. Nick thinks Howard isn't a warrior. Howard refutes this, saying that he's very ambitious, but Nick thinks Howard's actions belie his alleged ambition.
Over to Lorraine - she thinks that she's been at the forefront on every task, and believes she has natural business acumen. Sralan asks why she wants to work for him, and Lorraine says that she's spent ten years out of business raising her children, and this is a fantastic opportunity for her.
Kate's turn. She says she's been a strong team player, hence this is only her second time "in the bottom three" (this is not American Idol, Kate), she's put herself up for the big jobs, she's not a one-trick pony, she's really ambitious and she really wants to work for Sralan. Sralan says that nothing great has been achieved by enthusiasm only. Try telling that to Anneka Rice. Sralan thinks Kate's slipped back in his estimations: while she says she's not a one-trick pony, he feels she might be. Howard is a "steady Eddie" - we're going through tough times at the moment, and the winner of this contest needs to be "something special". So...we don't want someone calm and risk-aware looking after things in the months following a near collapse of the banking system? O-kay, then. Lorraine talks a good game, and Sralan doesn't think her age is a problem, but her "slow burner" comments worry him because sometimes she makes her mind up too late in the game.
So who goes? Howard, duh. We all saw that in the first five minutes. Howard shudders, thanks Sralan and leaves. Sralan tells Lorraine and Kate that it was a very tough decision, that he hasn't got time for "ordinary people". They're dismissed. Howard hugs them both goodbye, and it seems fairly friendly. Coatwatch: difficult to tell because it's blurry, but it appears long and dark. I've been really let down by the coats this series, quite frankly. Howard taxinterviews that he's gutted, because he wanted to make it to the end. If Sralan thinks he's risk-averse, he'll try to be more maverick in the future.
Back at Crackden Apts, everyone's sitting in near silence. Kate and Lorraine's return is met with squeals. "Four girls and one boy!" chirrups Debrabarr. "I feel like Hugh Hefner," remarks James. Ew.
Now just five candidates remain. Next week: interviews! Shock horror: Debrabarr is asked if she's ever told someone to "eff off" at work! The only thing surprising me there is that she didn't reply "no, I told them to fuck off". James claims he "puts a leash on people who spunk money up the wall" for a living! And "a number" of people are fired. Please God let it be a two-person finale this year. The four-way last year was beyond ridiculous.
Sunday, 31 May 2009
4 comments:
I love reading your write ups, they're much better than the rubbish on 'You're Fired'
Thanks for giving me a laugh every week!
- 1 June 2009 at 03:22
- Steve said...
Aw, thanks! Glad you enjoy them!
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"Show us on the doll where the dinosaur product touched you."
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Heh. Looking forward to your write up of the interviews. What was going on with Lorraine's accent?!
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Nearly a month into their Sunday brunch service, last minute reservations via seatme.com were easy to score at Hi-Lo BBQ. It was a rainy Super Bowl Sunday and the restaurant was almost completely empty despite lines of people getting soaked at more popular brunch spots in the Mission.
The shrimp & grits were excellent. The grits, made with whey, butter, and spices, still had some bite but were creamy overall. The shrimp were seasoned with a potent but not overpowering BBQ spice and picked up lots of char on the grill. The shrimp, heads and all, were easy to chew--- the grilling crisped them up enough that they shattered with each bite.. Slices of andouille sausage were juicy and the broccolini helped remind me this is a California BBQ place. A slow cooked egg helped bind things together.
The lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious. They are a bit darker and more compact than other places in town. The pear compote, maple syrup, and whipped cream were portioned well and helped bring out the subtle lemon flavor of the pancakes.
Crispy potatoes were excellent as well, and they were served with a spiced aioli. Something about the it reminded me of fried yucca. They were good for sopping up the remainder of the shrimp and grits.
There's a list of house cocktails and a few sides, There are only seven mains on the brunch menu, and that's fine-- you can make a mushroom omelette at home.


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Rex thinks Tebow will be ready Sunday
Tim Tebow has played with a broken leg. A fractured collarbone, too.
He would "love" to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. But, two cracked ribs kept the New York Jets backup quarterback on the sideline last week – and he isn't sure if he'll end up be back there again this weekend.
"I'm getting better every day," Tebow said Wednesday. "Slowly getting better. It's good."
Tebow was limited at practice and acknowledged that he didn't do much throwing. He's a left-handed tosser, and the broken ribs are on the left side of his torso. The injury is expected to limit him the rest of the week, leaving him as a possible game-time decision – as he was against New England last Thursday night.
"Pretty much whatever they asked me to do," Tebow said of what he did at practice. "Got a few reps here and there, so just taking it slowly."
He did add, however, that although it "might not feel the best," he thinks he could "manage" if he had to play today and take a hit from an opposing defensive player.
Coach Rex Ryan thinks Tebow will be cleared to play Sunday "like he was last week."
"We'll see how he progresses through the week," Ryan added before practice.
Tebow was injured at Seattle on Nov. 11, played three offensive snaps the following week at St. Louis. He was active but Ryan kept him on the sideline – to be used only in "an emergency" – against New England after the quarterback convinced the coach he could play following a pregame evaluation.
Ryan has been criticized by some for keeping Tebow active rather than making third-stringer Greg McElroy available. Tebow reiterated that he would have been able to play against the Patriots if something had happened to starter Mark Sanchez.
"It was a big game and definitely something that I didn't want to miss if needed to help the team," Tebow said. "I'm glad they got my input, but ultimately, it's their decision."
Tebow is not concerned about the nature of the injury making him less effective, but rather he'd be more worried about having a setback that would sideline him longer. That, he said, would be on the Jets' medical staff to determine.
"They worry about it and make sure that it couldn't get worse," he said. "That's an option and they'll do the smart thing for me."
Tebow has been known to have a high tolerance for pain, as proven in high school, when he played through a broken leg and even scored on a 20-yard run. He wasn't concerned then that continuing to play would threaten his long-term health.
"Not with that," he said. "It's already broken. It's just your fibula, and, go play. We were losing. That's what I was worried about in that game.
He also played with a broken collarbone in Denver's playoff loss to New England last season.
"It wasn't fun," Tebow said with a big smile.
Despite the fact he has had a very limited role in the Jets' offense this season, daily updates on his ribs have become national news. And it hardly fazes Tebow.
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Focus on housing in Autumn Statement 'a big step in the right direction'
Measures to support housing announced in the Autumn Statement represent a 'big step in the right direction', CIH has said.
Terrie Alafat CBE, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing, said: "Given the scale of our housing crisis the central focus on housing in the government's Autumn Statement today is a significant step in the right direction."
She continued: "The measures announced today demonstrate this is a government which recognises housing is a key part of our infrastructure and that it brings economic benefits. It also shows this is a government which is serious about its commitment to help the many thousands of people struggling to get access to a decent, affordable home.
"The extra investment to support the building of 40,000 new affordable homes and the greater flexibility in funding for housing providers to build homes of all tenures, both of which we had asked for, are particularly welcome. It is also pleasing to see largescale investment in infrastructure to support new house building.
"We would, however, have liked to see more to support people who need housing the most, with more funding diverted specifically to support social rents and a strategic rethink on welfare measures we believe make housing inaccessible to a significant number of individuals and families."
On banning letting agent fees:
"We know that current letting agent fees are simply too high for many people. Removing that barrier will make it easier for them to get access to a home."
On changes to Universal Credit:
"The scaling back of plans to cut Universal Credit is a positive step. We have argued previously that the government's proposal would remove the work incentives that are an integral part of this policy. We are however urging the government to look at all of its welfare policies to make sure they don't undermine its ambition to create a country which works for everyone."


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I'm so sick of crying alone. Hurting alone. Knowing it's never going to go away. It's always going to hurt. My heart will be ripped out again and again and again until eventually I just have to give up.
I want someone to hold me when I cry. To absorb my body's convulsions from the shear pain of it all. Someone to hold me and tell me its alright. Tell me everything will be OK.
It won' ever be ok though, not in this lifetime full of stupid trivial things that don't mean anything to me anymore. It's always going to hurt. It's never going to stop is it?
Someone please tell it ends, tell me all this pain stops. Tell me it goes away. Someone please tell me it stops...
Never think you're OK. You're not. Your just too exhausted right now to feel the pain Believe me it will be back consuming you before too soon. You will cry enough tears to flood China. Your heart will break repetedly until you can't stick it back together again.
Still waters become troubled. You will never be the same confident person you once were. And for a long time you will discount yourself as a woman.
Deem yourself unworthy.
I did. I do. I have.
I can't tell you what comes next. I'm still getting their myself. But I am still crying, still haunted, still devastated and numbed with pain. I wander around and around in the same circle and I can't get free.
My children are dead. My children are dead... my beautiful babies are gone...and I couldn't do a thing to stop them from dying, I could not protect them, I could not hold them and tell them not to be afraid. Live with that for long enough and it will drive you mad. I failed them you will tell yourself... what mother fails their child? A mother like me...
And of course none of it is true. You could not stop anything. You were as helpless as your baby.
Cause I know my weakness, know my voice,
Now I believe in grace and choice,
And I know perhaps my heart is farce,
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Some people prefer flat AD runes as reds. Only do that if youre missing too many CS otherwise. Yes, it makes Lasthitting a bit easier, but you will do far less damage with ur Q and autoattacks to your opponents, epeccially after getting your early BF Sword.
I personally found it pretty easy to lasthit with Miss Fortune, since she has a bit of extra damage on her w passive.
Skill Sequence
Reasons for this skill order: w is a very strong lvl 1 skill that makes you lasthit easier. its much better in skirmish level 1 fights than other skills because it does alot more dmg over time. no other ad can contineously trade with you or they will die, assuming both supports are doing the same and you dont take too much minion agro.
her Q should be maxed first because it does insane dmg and with its bounce it can give you safe poke. you should always try q the caster minion backline when either opponent ad carry or their support is standing behind them. q is even better than the autoattack reset from vayne because you can do it between autoattacks and it gives enourmous amounts of extra burst.
w should be maxed secondly, even though you start at level 1 with it. reason is the passive bonus damage increase is highest at level 1 and the attackspeed also doesnt scale that well. its still very good.
e should be maxed at last and is simply an utility spell to chase opponents down and escape from ganks. ive read some guides where they recommend to start with it at level 1, imo thats foolish because it has a pretty long cooldown and when for example an ezreal walks out of it, and begins trading with you, youre kinda on the losing side.
or, if youre having a good start and succeed in getting 1650+ gold at the first buy, you can skip the dorans and should always prefer this build order and aim for an extremely early Bloodthirster at the 10-12 minute mark:
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B. F. Sword
The Bloodthirster
Berserker's Greaves
Phantom Dancer
Infinity Edge
Guardian Angel
Last Whisper
In like 70% of my Miss Fortune games this is the case and i have my Bloodthirster on the second buy and henceforth completely stomping the opponents.
Please note that thats the usual build order preference which should be adapted in certain scenarios.
For example, if you realize opponents are already stacking tons of armor after you finished your Bloodthirster and Phantom Dancer, you should consider getting Last Whisper before the GA and buy Infinity Edge at the very end instead.
If the opponent team has champions like Skarner or Malzahar who can shut u down completely with their ult, buy a Quicksilver Sash instead of the GA! Since Miss Fortune has no natural escape but tons of damage in her kit, you should always get 1 defensive item sooner or later on her.
If youre doing really well throughout the game i would even consider getting GA straightaway after the Phantom Dancer, because if the opponents arent stupid they will focus on trying to kill you for sure.
Preferable Supports
- Nunu
Pro: Makes u deal even a few more tons of damage, insane chasing and killing potential
Cons: No proper health sustain on lane, at least until you have your early Bloodthirster.
Kinda weak to ganks.
- Janna
Pros: Pretty safe to lane with her, especcially after she hits 6 she can get you out of situations where youre dead 100% otherwise.
Cons: Not as much killing potential on lane compared to other supports.
- Sona
Pros: DAT POKE LOL, with her u can push opponents so easy out of the lane, especcially if they dont have sustain. Also has alot of killing Potential since lots of people underestimate the combined burst of Sona and MF, even more so if you offensively flash in for a kill.
Has sustain.
Cons: She tends to sometimes get caught while trying to poke, especcially against Blitzcrank/Leona.
Pros: u can play soooo aggressive with her, since you have infinity mana and an awesome heal spell every few seconds. DO NOT play passive with soraka, u really need to outfarm your opponent hard and poke the **** out of them. Just needs proper ward coverage and be safe.
Cons: Not as much killing potential as with other supports.
Pros: Armor Buff OP, Stun, armor shred, some minor sustain. He does really well with MF and is one of the best.
Cons: I think he has none except it might be a bit boring for the support to play him... ;-)
Pros: Highest killing potential of all supports, awesome cc. even good later on in teamfights.
Cons: Kinda vulnerable getting ganked the moment she engages. Shes like the best when youre ahead, but like the worst when youre behind. Also she has no sustain for you. Also oracles are kinda wasted on her since she suicides alot, but wins teamfights nevertheless.
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It's only been 3 days and I still can't sit, walk, or roll over due to all the birth trauma. We're still in the hospital and I've broken down sooooo many times over the birth I didn't have(or rather the nightmare I did have). My husband is somewhat understanding, actually I think he's a bit tramatized as well.
We planned a peaceful home waterbirth, and ended up with what I would describe as pretty much my worst nightmare come true. My husband even mentioned that if we could do it again we'd go back to Tuesday and ask for a C section right off the bat.
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Not too many people in the Philippines have heard about Vivo, a Chinese OEM that, like Huawei and OPPO, is aggressively expanding to markets outside of its native China, where it ranks among the country's top-selling smartphone brands. However, that might soon change now that the company is apparently gearing up to sell its phones locally.
Vivo has shown increased activity on its local Facebook page lately, and in its latest post, it announced the arrival of the Vivo Y51 with the caption "experience speed like no other," which is interesting because on paper, the Y51 isn't particularly speedy. It does offer fast mobile data across 4G LTE networks — but then again, support for the fastest wireless data standard available is common among today's smartphones.
The Y51 isn't new either, as the phone has been widely available in select markets since January for 12,000 Indian rupees, or roughly Php8,000.
Vivo's current lineup of affordable devices aside, what it has in store in the future, however, may be of interest to local consumers; the Chinese brand is slated to unveil the V3 and V3 Max smartphones in India on April 5.
The latter has been spotted at China's TENAA (China's equivalent to the FCC) carrying a 5.5-inch, full-resolution display, an octa-core processor, and 3GB of RAM. Considering the modest specifications, it wouldn't be surprising to see it come with an equally modest price. We'll be in India next week to cover the Vivo launch event, so expect to hear more about the V3 and V3 Max then.
Vivo operates in seven countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and the Philippines, and is known for pioneering the Quad HD era of mobile devices, having introduced the first smartphone with a resolution of 1,440 x 2,560 pixels in 2013. Its current flagship, the Vivo Xplay5, boasts 6GB of RAM — another industry first — plus an AMOLED screen that's curved on both sides, similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.


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In the history of The Price Is Right, Drew Carey can't remember when three contestants' spins all added up to $1.00 (which means they win $1,000 and automatically move on!).
Can this be real? I'm not sure. Either way, the first contestant's celebration is hysterical (reminds me of Elaine dancing on Friends years ago).
By the third winner, THE CROWD GOES NUTS!
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Well, DH has finally made a list of Jewish names that he would consider for a girl, and sadly there is not a single name that I love on there. There are names that I like, but they are so popular right now, and I was hoping to avoid that.
So help me pick a name for if/when I have a daughter. I'm hoping that whatever name I settle for will eventually grow on me.
Also, I am stuck with the middle name Garnet, as DH already promised MIL that we would name our first daughter after her mother, so there is no point in recommending other combos.
His choice is Miriam Garnet, but I just can't get excited about that combo at all....
Hannah! I like Abigail too!
I think Abigail is such a pretty name. I love the shortened Abby as well.
Def. Leah out of the ones listed! :wub: Also I like Noa.
Why can't you both choose the name? Why do you have to settle for something you don't like just because he does? :confused:
Out of what's listed I like Leila the best.
Leila :smile:
And I love this spelling !
I like the names in the poll, I just don't love any of them. The names I do love he absolutely hates. Its all in the name of compromise.
I LOVE MIRIAM!! Excellent nickname is 'Mimi.' (My aunt is a Miriam, nn Mimi).
And I'm a Hannah.
I voted for Leah Garnet.
I like Abigail more, but Leila sounds better with Garnet.
I would choose Leah
Are you pronouncing Hannah with the Ch- sound?
I love Rivka, no h.
Nope, if I did it would be off the list. My favourite Hebrew name is Chava, which DH has crossed off the list since no one where we live would have the slightest clue how to pronounce it. I do think Chana is much prettier than Hannah, though.
Aw, I think it's so pretty.
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I really like the name Garnet...it's my birthstone. :blush:
abigail is so pretty. abigail garnet sounds really good together.
Going strictly by full first name, I voted for Hannah. It is the FULL first name that I like the most. Abigail would be the second, MIriam the third. If Leila was prn. Lee-EYE-la then I would like it, but I don't like that spelled for Layla. I prefer Layla or Laila spelling of the name.
If you are looking for a name where you could use a nickname, I think Miriam would be my favorite because I *love* the nickname Mimi!!!
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Haggen develops omnichannel loyalty program to retain customers and sales
Pacific Northwest grocery retailer Haggen is launching an omnichannel loyalty program which users can access through a mobile application to increase the amount of faithful customers, a secure method of retaining and increasing sales.
Haggen is seeking a more personal connection to its customer through any platform consumers spend time on, so it is extending a loyalty program to all forms of digital access. Rewards customers will have access to a wide range of features for discounts, relative product recommendations and product organization.
"The mobile aspect of Haggen's program is a big point of differentiation for us," Beth Walsh, vice president of consumer insights at Haggen. "When our customers engage with us using their mobile devices, they will have the ability to select from the entire range of offerings from Haggen, from in-store notifications and flash deals to personalized recommendations, list-making capabilities and more.
"Although all of our customers will be able to enjoy benefits of the new loyalty program in some way, our customers have told us that most of them are engaged mobile users, and are eager to participate in this program," she said. "We have designed our program with these guests in mind."
Information overload
Most consumers today are constantly connected and susceptible for marketing and commerce tactics. Grocery shoppers are usually on their mobile devices while in bricks-and-mortar locations, for varied reasons including purchasing information.
These customers are searching shopping prices, product information, deals and other decision-making information. This can make or break a retailer — consumers have more information to take their business elsewhere for a better or cheaper product.
Today's connected experience means that retailers such as Haggen need to do more to retain their customers, but also have the tools to draw in more.
Outdated loyalty programs using a card lacking a digital presence can really harm a retailer. This may not necessarily cause customers to leave, but it is not reaching the potential that a loyalty program can attain.
On consumers' most personal device, Haggen loyalty customers will be able to view products they are likely to buy and deals surrounding these products. Users will receive in-store notifications, access to flash deals and the ability to create and organize shopping lists.
Seeing these deals, on consumer's most used platform, opens up many more possibilities for sales and keeps Haggen in its customer's mind. Once users are apart of the program, they are more likely to keep returning to Haggen to increase the amount of deals they receive and information.
Rewarding with mobile
As retailers realize the potential of rewards program, many are cognizant of mobile's effectiveness in the space and have rushed to introduce loyalty to mobile.
For instance Church's Chicken moved deeper into mobile rewards by becoming the latest quick-service restaurant chain to let customers earn savings, offers and coupons through a mobile application (see more).
Also, Mobile rewards have become an alternative form of payment for frequent fliers who use their devices for in-store purchases at major retailers and earning miles for each dollar spent (see more).
"Customer loyalty is everything," Ms. Walsh said. "The narratives our customers weave about their experiences with Haggen define our brand, and bring new traffic in our doors every day.
"After more than 80 years in the business, we have loyal customers of all ages and backgrounds telling their stories and advocating for Haggen," she said. "But with the ever-increasing competition in this business, it is more important than ever to reach out in every way we can to reward that loyalty, and to give them more than one reason to shop at Haggen."
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Forbes' most powerful people in the world
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In at second place is US President Barack Obama, followed by Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Pope Francis comes in at number four and rounding up the top five is German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel is one of nine women who made it onto the list who represent 12 percent of the world's most powerful people.
"This year's list features 17 heads of state who run nations with a combined GDP of some 48 trillion dollars," said Forbes.
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The billionaires on the list include the likes of Bill Gates ranked at number 7, Warren Buffet (12), Carlos Slim Helu (14), Mark Zuckerberg (22) and Michael Bloomberg (23).
"This year's class has 29 billionaires with a cumulative personal net worth valued in excess of $790 billion."
The most powerful people on the African continent include Abdel el-Sisi at number 51, from Egypt, and Nigeria's Aliko Dangote ranked at number 68.
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The 72 powerful people on the list – one for every 100 million people on the planet – were chosen by a panel of Forbes editors who took various factors into consideration for the ranking.
"This is not a lineup of the most influential or an anointing of the new establishment. It is an evaluation of hard power. We insist the people on our list wield the kind of power that shapes and bends the world, and moves people, markets, armies and minds," said Forbes.