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At 30 seconds check out Matsui striking out and Ichiro at 1:11. That's a really flat moundOriginally Posted by AcidLake
At 30 seconds check out Matsui striking out and Ichiro at 1:11. That's a really flat moundOriginally Posted by AcidLake
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I was startled to hear that Joe Torre once again has Tanyon Sturtze in his bullpen ...
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-...,4729921.storyTanyon Sturtze said there were several times this year when he wondered why he was still pitching.
Like when the 37-year-old reliever was in extended spring training in Vero Beach, Fla., working out with 18- and 19-year-olds who spoke a language and listened to music he couldn't comprehend. Or when he was pitching in front of empty seats in Las Vegas in 100-degree temperatures.
But a call from Torre on Wednesday night made everything worthwhile.
Twenty-seven months removed from major shoulder surgery that ended a three-year run with the New York Yankees, Sturtze was about to be called back to the majors. His contract was purchased by the Dodgers from triple-A Las Vegas the next day.
"It's hard to explain how happy and excited I am," said Sturtze, who was 2-2 with a 4.38 ERA in 39 games in double and triple A.
A veteran who played 11 seasons in the big leagues with six teams, Sturtze nearly called it quits in the spring when he didn't make the Dodgers' major league roster out of camp as a non-roster invitee. But Torre asked him to consider spending time in the minors.
Sturtze recalled the conversations he had with former players, who told him that they didn't know what to do with themselves.
Why would he be any different?
"It's not like I have a Harvard degree to fall back on," said Sturtze, who never attended a four-year college.
Good luck to Tanyon, he always tried his hardest, including attempting to pitch through the injury that almost ended his career!
Speaking of Irabu:Originally Posted by AcidLake
I was just going to post that! Nice to see Irabu is doing well for himself.
If they ask who was our star, give them twenty five names, and if you forget our names, just tell them we were Yankees.
St. Louis called up Josh Phelps.
He raked with Pittsburgh last year. Let's see if he can duplicate that.Originally Posted by EvanJ
238 more runs to score 1000.
2010 GT record: 8-5 (including two near no-hitters)Originally Posted by Yankeeah
Latroy's last 10 games. Maybe the fans in Houston didn't boo him right off the bat for wearing some long forgotten ex-Stroh's number. I'm probably completely off base, but I think that the BS with #21 cost the Yankees a lot of productivity and money. Thanks to the myopic Paulie fans.
Last 10 Games (Season Game Log) Season to Date Date Opponent Score Dec IP H R ER HR BB K W L SV IP ERA Aug 28 CIN W 3-2 - 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 1 50.0 4.68 Aug 27 CIN W 4-1 - 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 1 49.0 4.78 Aug 24 @ NYM W 6-4 W 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 48.0 4.88 Aug 19 @ MIL W 5-2 - 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 47.0 4.98 Aug 16 ARI L 5-11 - 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 46.0 5.09 Aug 14 SFO W 7-4 W 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 45.0 5.20 Aug 11 SFO W 3-1 - 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 44.2 5.24 Aug 10 @ CIN W 13-4 - 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 43.2 5.36 Aug 7 @ CIN W 7-4 - 0.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 43.1 5.40 Aug 6 @ CHC L 4-11 - 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 43.0 5.44 Total 50.0 45 26 26 3 20 38 3 1 1 1 4.68
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I'm not buying the uniform number BS. Maybe his suddenly improved numbers have more to do with the fact that he is facing inept minor league lineups in the National League.Originally Posted by Socal Pinstriper
Russ Ohlendorf had his first major league start tonight:
He didn't factor in the win but the Pirates did win the game..Volquez had 13 strikeouts in the 7innings he pitched and his team got the loss...
I wish Russ well..seemed like a nice guy. Pittsburgh is going to give him 5 starts to end the season...
His name is Ross.Originally Posted by b-ball-lunachick
Watch this space for a pithy new signature, now under construction!
yup, sorry...I called him Ohly...thanks for the edit!!!!!!Originally Posted by YASS
I really liked Ohlendorf. I hope he has a "solid" careerOriginally Posted by b-ball-lunachick
Phil Hughes is a starter!
Former Yankees infielder Doug Mientkiewicz and former Yankees run dispenser Ron Villone had an on field incident.
238 more runs to score 1000.
2010 GT record: 8-5 (including two near no-hitters)Originally Posted by Yankeeah
today Gary Sheffield charged the mound...from first base. per Rotoworld:
Gary Sheffield was ejected from Friday's game in the seventh inning after a benches-clearing incident.
Sheffield was annoyed after being hit by a pitch and decided to run his mouth after Fausto Carmona made a pickoff throw to first. After the exchange of words, Sheffield proceeded to run toward the mound and lunge at Carmona as the benches and bullpens cleared. He's definitely facing a suspension.
He must have found out that Carmona is 1/16 white.Originally Posted by nnysiny
238 more runs to score 1000.
2010 GT record: 8-5 (including two near no-hitters)Originally Posted by Yankeeah
Did you see Carmona giving him a "nuggie"?Originally Posted by nnysiny
Just saw the video, Carmona dominated him.
....Originally Posted by RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
Its a good thing hes only a platoon player. They wont really miss his bat "half" the time i guessOriginally Posted by nnysiny
Phil Hughes is a starter!
Alberto Gonzalez had 4 hits yesterday. With Washington he's batting .410 and slugging .641.
"Bonsoir, elle est partie!" French for "So long, she's gone!"
Rodger Brulotte
haha, i was about to post this. his arm fell off rather quicklyOriginally Posted by NZ NYY Fan
Hmm, this is not exactly performance-related ... but he IS a former Yankee, so ...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3666474TAMPA, Fla. -- Colorado Rockies pitcher Luis Vizcaino has been arrested after police in Tampa say he was driving under the influence.
According to The Tampa Tribune, Vizcaino was charged with misdemeanor DUI.
Officers said he was going 71 mph in a 45 mph zone early Monday. Police said Vizcaino's eyes were glassy and bloodshot and he smelled of alcohol, with his blood alcohol level just over the limit.
The 34-year-old pitcher lives in St. Petersburg and was being held at Hillsborough County Jail on $500 bond.
^^ I expect the same outrage that was expressed by Yankee fans towards Joba.
Good lord...Musician Bernie Williams said last night he has a new CD coming out in April called "Moving Forward.''
Just in case any GMs like Brian Cashman are interested, Williams also said he has not shut the door on his baseball career. Williams, 40, is not totally ready to move forward away from baseball. Playing in the new Yankee Stadium would be a dream come true for the legendary Yankee center fielder, always a fan favorite.
It was announced last night that Williams would play a major role in the new movie "Keeper of the Pinstripes.'' When asked by The Post if he would like to play in the new Yankee Stadium in 2009 -- the Yankees do have a need -- Williams' eyes grew wide as he said, "Absolutely, yeah. Who wouldn't?
Well, if Cashman is taking applications, I'd like the job myself.
Win one for The Boss.
Former Yankees legend Drew Henson is apparently still alive, having taken snaps yesterday, and fumbling on two consecutive plays.
238 more runs to score 1000.
2010 GT record: 8-5 (including two near no-hitters)Originally Posted by Yankeeah
Good luck to "El Brujo". I hope he can make it back to the big leagues. He was always a favorite of mine, and an integral part of the most recent dynasty teams. I'll never forget his "icewater in his veins" performance in the '99 LCS against the Red Sox.[Ramiro] Mendoza, 36, inked a Minor League contract with Milwaukee that included an invitation to big league Spring Training camp. He has not appeared in the Majors since he pitched one game for the Yankees in 2005 following shoulder surgery, but he's a veteran of 342 big league games and owns a 4.30 ERA. He is on Panama's preliminary roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
I can't believe he's only 36...
Mo' Nut: One Smoove Brotha.
Jaret Wright's 2005 Cy Young Season: 20-3, 3.04 ERA
Ditto. Good luck to Ramiro.Originally Posted by Eldee5
JTs first Yankee victim.Originally Posted by Snatch Catch
If I had 3 wishes... One of my wishes would be to make a select few of you Pirates Fans.
good point...he's a charter member of the club.Originally Posted by JDPNYY
I heard this today...Did Coltrane actually exist? This is like being blind for 50 years, regaining sight, and then peering directly at the sun.
Matt DeSalvo is now in the Mets organization.
Edit: Tampa Bay signed Morgan Ensberg to a minor league contract.
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Mike Stanton resurfaces with the Cubs
I read somewhere that Cairo signed with the Phillies.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/ says "RHP Ramiro Mendoza did not successfully complete his physical and departed camp."
Stanton's Juices Are Flowing Again
MESA, Ariz. -- The worst five days of Mike Stanton's baseball career started and ended in a Houston hospital less than 11 months ago.
It's where he spent the final days with his younger brother, who died of cirrhosis. In between, he returned to Sarasota, Fla., only to be released by the Cincinnati Reds.
'That makes for a tough run,'' he said, ''a tough few days.''
An emotionally wrenching, inglorious end to an All-Star pitching career that included 20 World Series appearances for the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees.
Except that Stanton, 41, said that wasn't the end.Make no mistake, he said, this is no spring fling. He plans to make this team and return to the big leagues this season -- regardless of how the bullpen numbers might stack against him -- if only to go out on his own terms.
''That has something to do with it,'' he said. ''But is that the reason I'm back? No. The reason I'm back is because I love to play. I love to compete. And there's no doubt in my mind I can still do this.''
Well if that's his reason for sticking it out, I say good luck to him. Hopefully, it'll make for a better end of career memory.Originally Posted by StantonFan
Giambino returns to Oakland...
If they ask who was our star, give them twenty five names, and if you forget our names, just tell them we were Yankees.
Not an actual former yankee, but apparently someone is out there impersonating Andy Phillips, and getting him into some sordid affairs. Note that the link is more or less safe for work, but one of the main players in the story is an adult film star, and the title of the page mentions her line of work.
Of course.PHOENIX -- Carl Pavano talks about his body like it's a separate person -- and not a person he gets along with.
"When you're dealing with a body that has always given up on you," Pavano said, "it's tough to stay on top of your game."
But Pavano currently has nothing but good things to say about his body and his game. He made his Cactus League debut with the Indians against the A's at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Saturday and worked two perfect innings, getting five ground-ball outs.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/...r=2009&month=2 says the Mets signed Ron Villone to a minor league contract and invited him to Spring Training. Villone was the only Yankee pitcher to allow a hit against the Mets on June 30, 2006 and he got the win in that game.
Tough day at the plate for Giambi
HBP by Washburn in the 1st, HBP by Washburn in the 2nd, HBP by Aardsma in the 4th
SI: Do you have a secret ambition?
Igawa: That's secret.
"They should just practice during the regular season and show up for the playoffs -Ichiro on the Yankees
I'll always like Giambi.
It just isn't your day when a soft-tossing lefty plunks you twice and a hard-throwing righty does it two innings later.Originally Posted by CallOfTheCrow
SI: Do you have a secret ambition?
Igawa: That's secret.
"They should just practice during the regular season and show up for the playoffs -Ichiro on the Yankees
Have Glove, Will Travel For Stanton
MESA, Ariz. -- Do you keep a list of the Major League ballparks you've been to? Do you plan trips to add new stadiums to the group? How many have you been to? Five? 10? Mike Stanton most likely has you beat. He's pitched in 43, and that's not counting a couple exhibition games in Mexico.So, what are Stanton's favorites?What about New York vs. New York? Stanton has played for both the Yankees (1997-2002, '05) and Mets (2003-04).
"My first time in Yankee Stadium was actually as a Red Sox so that was a tough place to play," Stanton said. "It was an old school baseball stadium, the way it's formed, and when I first got on the mound, it was real different. All the other stadiums were cookie cutter stadiums from the '70s, all round. Yankee Stadium was different. Was it in '98 when they re-did Yankee Stadium and they took four feet off the mound so it was really domed. They had to do that for drainage. It gave a real weird feeling to it."
And Shea?
"The two years I was there, we [stunk]," he said. "People ask me all the time, 'What's your favorite team?' and that's not a fair question. We won three championships in a row. Shea was OK. Not the best part of town.
"If there was one team that needed a new stadium," he said, "it was the Mets."
238 more runs to score 1000.
2010 GT record: 8-5 (including two near no-hitters)Originally Posted by Yankeeah
Not performance related but definitely a former Yankee :
UPDATE, 2:11 p.m.: Mike Mussina is here. Hes on vacation with his family.
UPDATE, 3:00 p.m.: It was good to see the Moose. Hes here for a week with his wife and kids, spending time out of the Pennsylvania cold. He has no regrets whatsoever. When I saw the weight room I knew I was retired, he said.
Looks like ex-Yankee Chris Britton isn't making the Padres' pen:
The Padres crave hard-throwing bullpen arms, and Britton fits their previous mold of soft-tossers with good control.
Sir Sidney signs with the Royals:
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Hexus asks this very good question, which I think is pertinent to TPU. Since modern Intel CPU's are not designed for overclocking, except for a few models which tend to be the most expensive, thereby mostly defeating the purpose of overclocking, which is to get the performance of an expensive CPU from a cheaper CPU.
While overclocking can be fun when you get a new shiny CPU or GPU after the initial burst of overclocking it gets old pretty quick. I actually run my 1090T @ 2.8 with only 2 cores most of the time
Overclocking is to me when you push something beyond its factory settings to get extra performance. Be that low or high end components. People didn't and dont buy high end components and not tweak them, it wasn't a phenomenon with the lower end, i dont think it ever has been like that. Actually, one could argue that higher end components are generally of a higher standard construction and/or have extra features, these could allow it to overclock better; extra power phases on a higher end motherboard, higher end binned cpu as examples. I dont really see it dying at all, more and more people are doing this simply because they can. Why not get some extra performance for nothing? Its easier than ever. Manufacturers are accommodating for it with features such as unlocked multipliers and bios reset buttons on the I/O panel. Its no longer as niche so maybe it doesn't seem as cool as it did years ago. Maybe less people care about the numbers and more about real world performance so that extra 100mhz that a 2700k might be able to achieve, less people care about those sort of things. Intel and AMD ect, they cannot afford to bin every chip to see how well they can overclock and they sell uniform products so they let us do our own overclocking. They also cannot determine the individual set ups that can effect capabilities like cooler, motherboard, psu ect. If they took away the options to overclock someone would figure out how to do it.
Why isn't sometimes on there? As for OCing, well, not so much anymore. My 1366 i7, even at its stock speed, plows through everything I throw at it. I haven't had the need to overclock. I initially got into overclocking in '05 with my first self built rig. However, the CPU I chose, an Opteron 165, had a locked multiplier and would bog down in some games due to it's relatively low factory clock speed. So out of necessity, I overclocked it. I eventually ran it @ 2.6 24/7. Then I could play all of the games I wanted without issue. However, I made that $300 CPU run as fast as a $600 CPU. And I believe that was the whole point that the article is trying to make. Has overclocking seen its heyday, quite possibly as it's becoming more mainstream. I think that the manufacturers have caught on to it, and there's no more "pulling one over" on "the man!" I think it was the thrill of doing something that you're not supposed to. And now that everyone's doing it, it's becoming boring. Kind of how the Netherlands made pot boring by decriminalizing it. Less Dutch people smoke pot now than before the decriminalization because there's no more excitement that you might get caught. etc.
Nice. I do the same thing with hyperthreading. Although, now I've gotten more into undervolting. I'm running a whopping 200MHz OC on my 920 @ .988v The next thing I'll tweak the snot out of will be the RAM.
i never stopped why shouldnt i get the most out of my cpu that i can within some semi safe limits? running 2600K @ 4.7 24/7
Overclocking used to be cool when it was tough to do. I remember playing with a Willamette P4 1.6 Ghz which used to touch 2 Ghz, and that's when the on board audio would cut out. Lol. We had so many different settings to tweak, and everything would have to be done manually. I also used a Radeon 9200SE, and OCed it to 320/166 from 200/166. Was hell of an overclocker back in the day. Then came software VCore controls on the X1900 series. That was fun too. We didn't have much tools back then, and bios was the only way for CPUs. Now its so much easier that it isn't an adventure anymore. Heck, everything is so easier nowadays, I wonder whats the new definition for an Enthusiast.
I can get why you'd give it up on older procs, but on SB not bumping it up to at least 4-4.2 Ghz is a waste. Set and forget. Most will do 4 at the stock 95w if you set the offset manually. And as usually I'm ignoring the poll. Idk why but nobody seems to make a poll that represents me. I wouldn't call it hardcore without LN2 or at least a nutty w/c setup, that's not the majority here at all.
^ This again. Though at one time I did use a peltier. Got my Pentium 200 MMX to 250! Also made a water block once, though it was on an old system I was just playing around with. Most of the time I just went for the chips with easy jumps. P3-650E @ 866Mhz, X2 3800+ @ 2.5Ghz, Q6600 @ 3.2Ghz to name a couple. Set it and forget it. Never had to adjust a winter overclock for summer temperatures or anything like that.
I cant oc my 2400 i5 anyway really, but is there any need to oc a 3ghz quad core really, it runs all my games sweet and windows doesn't even use it to max anyway really.
There is truth is simple.. Everyone who try overclocking and success will never leave it, even if fail many times after.
Another non-"hardcore" overclocker here. I bought my first chip, a Pentium D 805, based on an article I read about it being the lowest-end dual-core, but still able to hit almost 4ghz on air. I ran that thing 24/7 at 3.74~3.9ghz. Then, when it was time to upgrade, I was about to buy an E8400, but happened to notice this little gem, E7200. It had a lower stock clock, but that was due to a lower FSB while still having the same multiplier, so it was essentially the same chip with less cache and for a much nicer price. I snatched that up immediately. Now, I got myself a 2500-K. With the small price difference between it and the regular 2500, I see no reason not to get a K and push it as far as you can on whatever cooling solution you have. Might as well get the most for your money.
I've had my fair share of OCing in the past but I've only done that in two kind of situations: 1) when I had no cash and had to take whatever I could afford as far as it could go (Celeron OCing was a common thing I did in my teens) 2) when my current hardware is becoming obsolete and I want to get a little more life out of it. I OCed my P4 2.4C to 2.8GHz, then my P4 3.0E to 3.65Ghz, C2D E4600 to 3Ghz and finally my PDC E5800 to 3.7Ghz. I don't overvolt. I run stock most of the time. With CPUs as powerful as they are nowadays, overclocking isn't as relevant as it was. Even a Celeron Dual Core can offer adequate performance for gaming.
I always buy cpu's/ gpu's that do overclock like hell, i always try to get the best performans out of parts
Some might not agree with me but I see not overclocking as lost potential. Like you have a fast car but insist on driving it comfortably at 30mph. Overclocking helps game performance too, which is the main reason why I do it (apart from having a relatively old E8400 cpu which has to feed a 5970 rendering at 2560x1440). Taking Skyrim for example, it's very cpu-demanding (and it only uses 2 cores of the cpu). On other forums I read posts saying that they got increases of 10 or more fps by overclocking the cpu. I might be checking how the game runs at stock 3Ghz instead of at 4Ghz.... Hardcore? I voted for it because the other 3 options won't make sense for me. But I'm hardly hard-core. The thought of watercooling terrifies me a bit..


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It seems to me Amit Arora's patch is incomplete. It adds a new field to the inode_operations structure, but I can't see any code for initializing this field to any value. Presumably there are mandatory patches for all filesystems to at least set this field to NULL if they don't support this operation. Otherwise, an attempt to invoke this new system call could crash your system.
Incomplete patch?
Posted Mar 23, 2007 9:56 UTC (Fri) by khim (subscriber, #9252) [Link]
I can't see any code for initializing this field to any value
Have you looked at GCC sources ? That's where this code is, after all...
P.S. Hint: what does C standard says about initialization of static and globar structures ?
Posted Mar 23, 2007 20:46 UTC (Fri) by giraffedata (subscriber, #1954) [Link]
No, it's not. It's in the filesystem drivers, in the statement that declares the inode_operations variables. Looking to GCC source code for the setting of this member to NULL is like looking at at GCC source code to see the setting of 'a' to 7 in a program that contains the line "int a = 7;"
Hint: what does C standard says about initialization of static and globar structures ?
An even better hint is that all the filesystem drivers (I hope) initialize the inode operations field by assigning from a static constant inode_operations variable. Because that's not obvious, and is essential to this patch working.
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I guess this might be a case where we assume that if a filesystem does not explicitly initialise the field, it is NULL, as the system call code does check for this field to be non-NULL. If it is NULL, it returns ->ENOSYS. So, I guess, you are right in saying that there are certain per-filesystem patches that need to be installed.
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Now that I have officially decided to leave Japan this year, it is finally time for me to sort out my Japan Bucket List. This is basically a list of things I want to do before I return to the UK. Given my procrastinating nature, even the very act of making the list has been difficult. Before I knew it, it has become too late to do some of the stuff that I would have loved to. Things like watching or even taking part in Yukigassen and visiting the Sapporo Snow Festival are now impossible. There are even some things on there that I know in my heart of hearts were impossible in the first place. It has long been a dream of mine to steal a train driver's hat as he sticks his head out of the window when a train leaves the station. That is nothing but a pipe-dream from the very beginning though.
The first item on my bucket list to be chalked off was much easier to achieve. Kalk Zamen Kuri no Hana is, in my opinion, Shiina Ringo's greatest album and therefore the best album ever recorded. Not an easy listen but certainly one that rewards you one hundred fold if you take the time to get into it. KZK just oozes a kind of class unusual for a J-Pop star. Heck, unusual for any pop star Hell, unusual for a musician. Of course, it didn't achieve the mainstream success that her other albums before and since did, so unlike her other albums from this period there has never been a vinyl reissue of it.
As a result, it has become pretty rare. Despite half heartedly searching for in for the last 3 years, I never saw it in the used record shops I would waste time searching. So, after finally putting down the money for a Yahoo Auctions account (Japan's far worse version of ebay, which you have to pay extra to bid over 5000 yen). I finally found what I was looking for.
For the cost of a cool 8000 yen I picked this up. And just look at it, it's a thing of beauty.
The musical treat contained within is not betrayed by the packaging. As the album is very Japanese in its construction the cover's spine is on the right rather than the left. Pure class!
Inside is a selection of the sheet music in gold plus bonus English Lyrics of Stem, odd since the English language version of this song doesn't appear in the album.
The records themselves aren't so exciting but the lyrics sheets are super nice.
Lovely Ringo on one side, turn them over for lyrics on the other.
As a special Bonus, here are the lyrics to Poltergeist, which is probably my favourite Shiina Ringo song (at least it is today).
And how does it sound? Well, like most LPs compared to it's digital brethren it has a more woolly sound. Maybe it is because of the reduced sound quality but this version just feels like it envelops you in a way my iPod doesn't. I can't really judge the audio quality though. I'm far from an audiophile and my setup is blatantly not the greatest.
This version of the album also has a bonus song at the end and taken on it's own merit Ichijiku no Hana is truly beautiful and lovely. But appearing at the end of this album it is a bit odd. It kind of spoils the already epic conclusion to the album and it's original last song. It's like that bit in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band when A Day in the Life finishes and there is some strange warbling just after (except not as bad) . Apparently Ringo wrote this song for this album but cut it out. Maybe someone wanted to add it here as bonus but it spoils the flow a bit.
One thing I did forget about listening to LPs is that you have to switch sides part way though. On a double album like this one, with only 3 songs a side, I am only just comfortable on my bed before I have to get up and turn it over. Which is super annoying. These days we really are pampered with 1000s of songs in our pockets.
And what of the other items in my list? Well, you will hear about them soon enough….


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Freshly laundered sheets and warm, fluffy towels are just a couple of the daily treats that keeps a family happy. Good bedding and bath supplies aren't really an indulgence; they're necessities that help you enjoy your home.
Bedding is available in a seemingly endless variety, but there are a few basics that every household needs. Always have at least two sets of sheets for each family member's bed and extra pillow cases on hand. Top the sheets with blankets, quilts, or comforters to provide warmth and style. If you live in a cooler climate, consider pairing pretty duvet covers with extra-warm down comforters in the winter. Extras that can help your loved ones sleep better include feather beds, memory foam mattress pads, and more pillows.
Stock your home with plenty of bath linens, at least two full-size bath towels and washcloths per family member. Each bathroom needs some hand towels, too. Bath towel sets make it easy to fill your linen closet and coordinate colors. Bath sheets are larger than towels and a luxurious treat when you want to dry off quickly. Complete the bathroom decor with shower curtains, bath mats, and complementary accessory sets.
Good bedding not only keeps you warm and comfortable while you sleep, it also makes your bed pretty and your room an inviting place to relax while you're awake. Fashion bedding refers to coverings that sit atop the bed sheets.
Quilts and bedspreads are lightweight bedding options that complement a vintage decorating theme or a country cottage look. Many bedspreads extend over the sides of the bed to the floor, eliminating the need for a bedskirt.
Fashion bedding sets offer both warmth and style. A comforter has a fluffy filling and is usually warmer than a quilt or bedspread. They often come in sets with matching pillow shams, so making up a beautiful bed takes almost no time at all. Like comforter sets, duvet cover sets are available in patterns and colors to match any room. A duvet cover fits over a comforter, usually a white down comforter, protecting it from dirt and wear. Replace the comforter with a thin blanket and your duvet cover becomes a lightweight bedspread for summer.
Do you want to coordinate the decor for the entire bedroom? A bed-in-a-bag set makes that quite easy. The bed-in-a-bag includes a comforter, pillow shams, and a bedskirt. Larger sets include throw pillows, sheet sets, and even curtains for the bedroom windows.
Before you spend another night tossing and turning, trying to get comfortable enough to sleep, check out the benefits of memory foam bedding. Whether you need a new pillow or a new mattress, memory foam can help you slip into the restful slumber you need for good health.
Body heat and pressure causes memory foam to soften, molding to the body for complete support. As it cradles your body, a memory foam mattress or mattress pad eliminates the pressure on knees, hips, back, and shoulders that can cause morning soreness. After you get out of bed, the material springs back to its original shape, ready to offer you another night of restful sleep.
Experience the full benefit of this amazing bedding with a memory foam mattress. It will sit on any standard box spring or fit into a platform bed. Firmness is measured in density: 3-4 pound density is soft to medium and 5-6 pound density is firm. If you have a good innerspring mattress and want to keep it, opt for a memory foam mattress topper. The topper provides extra cushioning. Your head and neck need good support, too, so complete your bed with memory foam pillows. The pillows are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit back, side, and stomach sleepers.
Everyone has them -- those old towels that were beautiful when they were brand new but now are a little threadbare. Because towels tend to be quite durable, we don't purchase new ones often. However, when it is time to replace these essential household linens, you'll find many choices in a variety of sizes and colors.
A towel set usually contains six pieces: two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. Stock your home with at least two sets per bathroom; buy extra hand towels for the powder room. If you love to wrap up in a large, warm towel after a shower, purchase some bath sheets, which often measure at least 35 inches x 65 inches. Active individuals and families will need some colorful beach towels, too, to take to the beach or swimming pool.
Most towels are made of cotton, which is favored because it is soft, absorbent, and easy to clean. Turkish cotton towels are the most luxurious and the bulkiest. Egyptian cotton is known for its softness and durability. Cotton terry cloth is less expensive than Egyptian or Turkish cotton, but is still an excellent option for daily household use. Microfiber, a thinner yet more absorbent material than cotton, is becoming a popular material for bath linens. Bamboo towels are an increasingly available eco-friendly option.


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ASICS Patriot 6 Women's Trainers - Grey Pink
Comfortable, lightweight and durable, these ASICS Patriot 6 Trainers are the perfect training shoes for entry-level runners.
The synthetic leather upper is extremely lightweight and comfortable, giving a smooth fit. The mesh detail enhances breathability keeping your feet cool, dry and comfortable. Heavily cushioned, the outsole is given a plush platform-like feel providing the ultimate protection for your feet when your pounding the pavements. With a waffle pattern, these shoes are given great traction and durability to help keep you balanced on multiple surfaces.
For a streamlined workout look this season, wear these training shoes with slim-fit running pants and a vest top. Add a thin jacket on cooler days to keep you well insulated.
- Trainers by ASICS
- Synthetic leather upper is lightweight
- Mesh detail enhances breathability
- Cushioned outsole for platform-like feel
- Waffle pattern for traction and durability
Asics Patriot 6 Running Shoes
Lighter than its predecessor, the Asics Patriot has evolved for the new season. An entry-level running shoe, the sixth version of this trainer is a favourite for novice runners who are just starting out.
The Patriot features an upper that's made from a synthetic leather and mesh combination for a shoe that's lightweight, comfortable and breathable.
The EVA midsole offers a comfortable ride whilst the lace up fastening helps keep your foot secure in place. Branding is included to the tongue and with Asics logo to the sides. Using their white, red and black colourway, they make an immediate impression wherever they go.
A trainer that's perfect for your recreational running schedule, their cushioning means they're a great investment for anyone who wants to improve their fitness.
Useful info:
- Mens running trainers by Asics
- Patriot 6
- In white/black/red
- Single gel cushioning
- Synthetic leather and mesh upper
- Lace up fastening
- Branding to tongue and sides
- EVA midsole
Asics Gel-Oberon 7 Trainers
- Was
- Was £65.00
- Now
- Now £39.20
- Save £25.80
- Low stock, selling fast
- Delivery
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The Gel-Oberon 7 builds on the foundations built by its predecessors, yet still appeals to runners who aren't particularly concerned about high mileage. They provide superb heel cushioning with cutting edge technology.
The rearfoot features a silicone-based cushioning that's designed to meet the desires of both professional and recreational athletes. The GEL cushioning system absorbs the impact of the ground every time your foot lands, whilst the EVA midsole material ensures enhanced cushioning and stability to offer a very comfortable ride.
The rubberised Trusstic System helps to reduce the weight of the shoe and provides torsional stiffness for better stability in the midfoot. The outsole is reinforced with Asics High Abrasion Resistance Rubber to reduce wear and increase durability.
These trainers are fantastic value in their grey, orange and blue colourway and include the usual signature branding with a logo to the tongue and side.
Useful info:
- Mens running shoes by Asics
- Gel-Oberon 7
- In grey/orange/blue
- Synthetic leather and mesh upper
- Contrast front lace fastening
- Rearfoot gel cushioning
- Included Trusstic System
- Branding to tongue
- Asics branding to side
- Half sizes available
Asics Gel Cumulus 15 Mens Trainers
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- Now £66.40
- Save £43.60
- Low stock, selling fast
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A superstar of the ASICS footwear collection, the Gel-Cumulus is a running shoe with a super-plush platform that 15th edition provides more comfort than ever.
Offering superb cushioning for your training runs, this is a shoe that's with every step of the way. Newly included, the full-length spEVA midsole that provides long-lasting bounce back from the ground. The double gel cushioning to the rear and forefoot absorbs the shock when you're foot lands to give a perfect cushioned ride.
Also featured is a Full Length Guidance Line, a grove along the sole that guides the foot through a gait cycle allowing you to run more efficiently, even when you're fatigued. The Discrete Eyestay Construction on the upper improves the overall fit by allowing each eyelet to be pulled directly from the base of the shoe.
Authentic branding is included in the form of a branded tab to the tongue and trademark ASICS branding to the side, whilst the reflective areas provide visibility in low light.
Useful info:
- Mens running trainers by ASCIS
- Gel-Cumulus 15
- In orange/white
- Plush platform feel
- Synthetic leather upper
- Mesh inserts
- Front lace fastening
- Double gel cushioning
- spEVA midsole
- Full-length Guidance Line
- Discrete Eyestay construction
- Embroidered tab to tongue
- Branding to side
- Reflective areas
Asics GT-1000 Womens Trainers
Specially designed for moderate overpronators, these GT-1000 women's trainers by Asics provide all the cushioning and support you need on your short and long distance runs.
The lightest model yet from Asics, the midsole has been lowered slightly to enhance flexibility and responsiveness. Featuring a Full Length Guidance Line, this new model helps to guide your foot so you have a more efficient gait from heel point to toe-off. Gel cushioning in the rear and forefoot areas provide ample comfort under foot, whilst the DuoMax Support System in the midsole ensured the utmost in support and stability.
Wear with slim fit jogging pants, a bright T-shirt to add colour to your look and a lightweight jacket on cooler days.
Useful info:
- Women's trainers by Asics
- Slightly lowered midsole
- Full Length Guidance Line
- Gel cushioning to rear and forefoot
- DuoMax Support System in the midsole
Asics Gel Enduro 9 Women's Trainers
The perfect entry-level trail shoes, these Gel Enduro 9 women's trainers by Asics offer you protection and comfort for multiple terrains.
All-over mesh detail to the upper enhances breathability, ensuring your feet are kept cool and dry no matter how hard, fast or far you train. Gel cushioning to the heel absorbs shock as your foot makes contact with the ground, helping to protect them. A waffle pattern sole provides grip to keep you balanced and grounded no matter whether you're running on pavement or off-the-beat-and-track trails.
Wear with jogging pants, a vest top and a lightweight hoodie for cooler days.
Useful info:
- Women's trainers by Asics
- Rearfoot GEL Cushioning System
- Intricate mesh upper for breathability
- Waffle pattern to outsole for traction
- Contrast colour laces, sole and branding
A cushioned trainer with a super plush platform feel. Superb cushioning for your training runs. A cushioned trainer with a super plush platform feel, the GEL-Cumulus 15 provides better comfort than ever. New in this edition is the full-length SpEVA lasting delivering extra bounce back. Along with the Visible Rearfoot and Forefoot GEL, it absorbs shock when your foot lands to provide a fantastic cushioned ride. It also includes the Full Length Guidance Line, a groove along the sole that guides your foot through the gait cycle and helps you run more efficiently, even when fatigue sets in. The Discrete Eyestay Construction on the upper improves the overall fit by allowing each eyelet to pull directly from the base of the shoe.
Colour: White/Black/Blue. Upper: Textile. Lining and sock: Textile. Sole: Other materials.Asics Patriot 6 Trainers
Delivering comfort and cushioning on your recreational runs. Comfort and cushioning for recreational runs. The PATRIOT 6 delivers comfort and cushioning on your recreational runs, while it's also very suitable for everyday use. This model features an EVA midsole, which offers ample cushioning for your recreational runs. The Removable Sockliner is also made of EVA to supply extra bounce back. The shoe's upper is made of Synthetic Leather and Mesh, which is both lightweight, comfortable and breathable.
Colour: Black/Silver. Upper: Textile. Lining and sock: Textile. Sole: Other materials.Asics Gel Pulse 5 Womens Trainers
Updating the Gel Pulse 4 running shoes, these women's trainers by Asics are designed with your comfort in mind.
With Asics Gel cushioning under foot, these shoes reduce the shock both when your foot lands and when it lifts off again. Asics Gel is a silicone-based cushioning system designed to meet the needs of both professional and recreational athletes. Rearfoot Gel provides cushioning in all directions, absorbs impact forces and helps to stabilise the foot during heel contact.
The Asics Gel Pulse also features a removable wicking ComforDry sockliner to tailor the perfect fit, as well as the Asics Trusstic system – this keeps the sole light yet highly strong.
We love the eye-catching pink and black colourway of these running shoes, and they're perfect with slim fit joggers and a bright vest top with racer back styling.
Useful info:
- Women's running trainers by Asics
- Asics gel cushioning under foot
- Removable ComforDry sockliner
- Lightweight, yet robust outsole
- Branding to sides and tongue
Asics Gel-Galaxy 6 GS Junior Kids Trainers - White/Blue/Yellow
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- £25.00 to £30.00
- Low stock, selling fast
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1 reviewASICS Gel-Galaxy 6 GS Junior Kids Trainers
Sporty kids will be racing ahead wearing these ASICS Gel-Galaxy 6 GS junior trainers featuring a high abrasion rubber sole for optimum performance and durability. These running shoes are designed to support young athletes when they're on the move and a gel cushioning system provides sumptuous comfort throughout the day.
These ASICS Gel-Galaxy 6 GS kids running trainers are the perfect sports shoes selection for comfortable footwear that soothes active feet. Besides the innovative design, these trainers are a top choice in terms of stylishness. Bright colours are right on trend in sports fashion and these running shoes for kids hone in on this style perfectly. Contrast colour and textured pattern detail adds an abundance of eye-catching definition.
Little sports stars can don these kids ASICS trainers with a tracksuit for a lovely sporty look, but these colourful trainers would also go great with jeans and a hoodie.
Useful info:
- Kids trainers from ASICS
- Running shoes
- Gel cushioning for comfort
- Mesh upper for breathability
- ASICS high abrasion rubber sole (AHAR)
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By Drew Brooks Staff writer
The two candidates for Cumberland County District Court judge agree that the county needs a veteran on the bench.
Stephen Stokes, 56, spent seven years as an Army lawyer.
Lou Olivera, 41, spent four years on active duty and another four years in the Army Reserves, deploying in the first Gulf War.
Neither is a stranger to judicial elections, and both are vying to fill the judgeship vacated by retiring Judge John Dixon. The term is for four years.
Both veterans have since become private practice lawyers based in Fayetteville. And both said their experiences in uniform will help them deal with the unique challenges that can face a military community.
"I understand soldiers," said Stokes, who served as an enlisted soldier and an officer during his Army career. "I understand the military."
Stokes said that understanding will help inform his decisions from the bench if he is elected.
"At the end of the day, when I rule, they'll know I understand them," Stokes said. "They'll know 'my service and my sacrifice hasn't been in vain.' "
Olivera, meanwhile, said he has something Stokes doesn't have - combat experience.
"I have the unique perspective of being under fire," Olivera said. "I've been there. Trust me. I've been with friends. I've seen the trauma."
The similarities in the candidates don't end at their military service.
Both are campaigning for the nonpartisan position "the old-fashioned way," as Stokes put it.
The two men are visiting churches and organizations in an attempt to meet as many voters as possible before the Nov. 6 election.
They also are avoiding any talk of political issues, which they warn could taint their judicial independence.
"A judge has to be independent," Stokes said. "It's not about sharing opinions."
Olivera agreed.
"You don't want judges sitting on the bench and having strong opinions which may swing a case," he said.
And although they both have run for office in the past, neither has won an election.
Olivera ran unsuccessfully for District Court judge on two occasions. Stokes failed in his bid to become a Superior Court judge in 2010.
Olivera and Stokes were the top vote-getters following the May primary, which narrowed the field from four candidates.
The two garnered more than 62 percent of the votes, besting Rita Cox, an assistant district attorney, and Brian Harris, an assistant public defender.
Olivera led the way with 14,338 votes, while Stokes had 13,006.
But now everything is even again, and the race could go either way, said the two candidates, who described themselves as friends.
Stokes boasts a number of endorsements and scored the best marks of any candidate in a survey of lawyers in the judicial district.
"My education and experience solidly meet the qualifications a well-qualified District Court judge should have. I possess the judicial temperament and sense of fairness that will positively impact those who appear in my court," Stokes said. "No one will walk away feeling that the court I presided over demeaned or disrespected them. And I will bring a clear sense of independence to the bench."
Olivera has more than two decades of work in the community, including serving on boards of the Public Works Commission, United Way, Rape Crisis Center and March of Dimes.
"I believe in service to our family, both at home and our community family.," Olivera said. "I have lived in our community for 23 years, raised a family, went to our schools, and volunteered to make it a better place."
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Ironman is an 'unacceptable risk'To the editor:
We've heard a contentious debate during the past few weeks about the value of welcoming the Ironman Triathlon, its participants and spectators to Oldham County.
Be 'one less' victim of marketingTo the editor:
CASA program seeks volunteersTo the editor:In my trai
I wanted to ride the pink bus. If I had a choice – and I did that day – I'd pick a pretty color.
Bars by any other name are still bars
You may have noticed that beautiful dark purple vegetable – eggplant – at local markets. They are in season now, so enjoy them. Eggplant is very versatile. You can bake, boil or fry them.
Recently, four developers – Bob Jones, Walt Schumm, Joe Pusateri and Jay Hall decided to appeal the assessments of many vacant lots and homes they own. They have every right to do that as does every other resident of the county. However, the overall process certainly could leave the perception that some people have an advantage over everyone else.
As the world turns their eyes to Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Oldham Countians turn their eyes to our own event that happens only once every four years, The Oldham Olympics — acutulus, auctus, viridus (smarter, richer, greener.)Some events to keep your eye on:
To the editor:It is astonishing how this county works. Most of us working folks in the county get our property tax bill every fall, take a minute or two to look at it, then mail it off to our mortgage company to be paid out of our escrow account.
Some people just aren't cut out for high society.I reckon I must be one of 'em.Just the other
Thanks to fair board, a job well done
To the editor:
I would like to commend the Oldham County Fair Board for a job well done. On Wednesday night, children's game night, I took a friend and her three children to the fair and everyone had a great time. All the free games, activities and give-aways made it possible for us to afford the evening.
During the last several months we have seen more attention focused on increasing prices of food products we use to feed our families. Some of the attention has accurately detailed market forces responsible for the majority of the price increases. However, some have painted a picture not completely accurate. We hope to share some facts about food and food prices.
First, we need to remember that Americans enjoy the safest, most abundant and most affordable supply of food in the world.
Conflict of interest, noun. The circumstance of a public officeholder, business executive, or the like, whose personal interests might benefit from his or her official actions or influence.
Note use of the word "might." Not definitely, not guaranteed. Just "might."
On Aug. 13, Oldham County will begin school with about 12,000 students attending our elementary, middle and high schools.
Grand marshal thanks community
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people that were involved in the Oldham County Day parade and banquet. Being named grand marshal of the parade was both humbling yet exciting. I appreciate all of the hard work that made the event so memorable.
In the 1970s, Congress passed the Clean Water Act. The intent of that legislation was admirable, even if enforcement has experienced bureaucratic excess. Enforcement is the responsibility of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and in Kentucky is delegated to the Division of Water. The fact is that the waters of the U.S. are much cleaner since passage of the act, and it is worth all our while to keep the initiative alive through our best practices.
Attack of the killer tomatoes, cilantro and jalapenos under siege and a handful of other salmonella scares are reminding me to appreciate locally grown produce at its peak.
And to avoid salsa. Yikes.
This time of year, there's nothing tastier than herbs and vegetables fresh from local soil.
After reading the article and editorial in the June 26 Oldham Era concerning the Oldham County Sewer District, I wanted to clear up some misunderstandings about OCSD's finances and options for the future.
Here are some facts about the Oldham County Sewer District:
• Our last rate increase was in 2005. Over the past three years almost every expense associated with our business has increased.
There's only one thing that could make me feel as free as an 8-year-old with a new bike.
Only one thing that can recall the days of freedom, sweet freedom. Days of, who cares if I don't have a ride to the pool or to Bryan's house to jump on the trampoline. That's allright, I'm mobile. I'm free to go anywhere I want in the whole world whenever I want, provided my mom lets me and it's within five miles.


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The Moraine Valley Education Center at Blue Island offers daytime, evening and Saturday classes that fit your busy lifestyle. Discover the reasons why you should be a Moraine Valley student!
- Start that college education you've always wanted
- Pursue training to re-enter the workforce
- Prepare for your GED
- Brush up on skills for career advancement or change
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- Spring 2014 pdf
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- Classrooms with Internet access and other modern teaching technology
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I am looking for Horoscope or Astrology software in ubuntu especially for 9.04 or 10.04 version.
I just wrote this... Seems like it would be as good as anything else.
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Add wanda the fish to your gnome-panel, it gives fortunes. If you follow what it tells you, then it works for sure. Here is a screenshot of the applet in the panel applets list: And one of the fish telling you your unfortunate future D: (oh no!) please remember, wanda is a fish... be careful trusting her too much. | ||||
Check this http://linux.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Environment/Screenlets/Horoscope-36983.shtml This is a screenlet that displays today's forecast from astrology.yahoo.com. You can configure it to show your zodiac in the screenlet. Hope this helps. | |||
Any horoscope/astrology app is only as good as its input. So you won't find much, there could be something that reads it data back from sites like http://astrology.yahoo.com. As for your upgrade question, you should upgrade to 9.10 and then to 10.04. The | |||
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Have you ever wondered why so many Hollywood relationships burn out with lightening speed? So have we. It seems that Tinseltown doesn't suffer from the seven-year itch, they appear to have itchy feet all the time.
Earlier this week, we spoke to Dr. Reef Karim, The Sex, Drugs & Relationships Doctor and Psychiatrist & Relationship Expert, who has a new book out titled "Why Does He Do That? Why Does She Do That?".
We went back to him with the topic of Hollywood couples and their subsequent breakups firmly in mind.
Here is our exclusive interview with him….and see what he has to say about Brangelina
Celebzter: Hollywood is littered with broken relationships, why do you think the stars seem to lack an ability to maintain marriages more than most people?
Dr. Reef Karim: Most people (well, over fifty percent) can't maintain a marriage. In a fast paced society where individual goals seem to be valued higher than emotional connection, it's hard to maintain ANYTHING long-term.
Now, add the fact that you're a celebrity. You're probably surrounded by a lot of people who don't necessarily have your best interests in mind, there's very few people you trust, you have very little privacy and personal time, your schedule requires lots of late hours and travel and your emotional development may have been delayed or paralyzed particularly if you were a child actor.
No wonder it's that much harder for a celebrity to maintain a relationship.
Celebzter: Do you think their vanity and egos get in the way? Or is the temptation on set which causes havoc?
Dr. Reef Karim: Temptation is always right around the corner. Particularly in Hollywood..
The question is do you have enough impulse control and stability to not create a lot of drama and destroy your emotional foundation. Egos can get in the way and when everyone around you is telling you how great you are (since many of them make money on your stardom), an inflated ego is unfortunately a common story.
Celebzter: Brad Pitt and Angelina recently got engaged….after 7 years together! Is this a good omen, or a bad one?
Dr. Reef Karim: This is an interesting story. Is it a sign of stability in a relationship and an increased level of commitment over time or a sign of future problems and a lack of trust because it took seven years to happen?
Celebzter: Certainly, after six kids, you would have thought Brad would have popped the question sooner, right?
Dr. Reef Karim: As individuals, and as a couple, they seem to march to the beat of their own drummer. Is there a more common time period when most guys pop the question? Sure, usually between 1 and 3 years. But, everyone is different and every couple is different.
Celebzter: Do you think they will actually make it down the aisle and are a good match?
Dr. Reef Karim: If you can stay together as two very famous celebrities who perform a lot of voluntary/service work overseas and build a family including adopting children, you can probably do anything.
Celebzter: If they do, indeed, wed, do you see them making the distance and growing old together?
Dr. Reef Karim: I always hope for people to stay together and grow old together..celebrity couple or not.
Celebzter: Some people still feel that Jennifer Aniston is a better match for Brad, what do you think?
Each of us may have an ideal match at different times in our lives and an ultimate match who is someone who will grow with us throughout our lives. Jennifer may have been the ideal match at a certain time in his life but he seems to be happy in his current situation.
Celebzter: On another note, what is the best way to cut your partner free?
Dr. Reef Karim: Honest communication in a gentle way is an important way to start the process of ending a relationship. Start with respecting yourself and the other person and mourn the loss of the relationship but be honest, direct and open. The relationships that linger or become very dramatic tend to end with a lack of honesty, communication and respect.
Celebzter: Do you think social media is creating more anxiety in the dating world for us normal folks?
Dr. Reef Karim:Social media helps us meet many more people and gives us tons of options but causes more problems in long-term relationships. Now that we can instantly assess each other, there are unrealistic expectations (for some) to get hold of their partner right away (which can get annoying). And where do we start with Facebook picture tags and status updates.
Celebzter: And is social media destroying that physical one-on-one experience?
Dr. Reef Karim: We are developing electronic relationships but losing our ability, skill and habits of real one on one relationships.
Celebzter: Lastly, what is your advice to Hollywood couples?
Dr. Reef Karim: The most important thing Hollywood couples should do is to build an emotional foundation with each other and with family and friends OUTSIDE of Hollywood. Develop trusting relationships with others who don't have something to gain by being with you and who truly like you for who you are. And if you don't like who you are, then get a therapist!
Dr. Reef Karim is hosting a new medical show on Discovery Fit & health called Broken Minds. Premiering in June. Follow Dr. Reef Karim on Twitter: @DrReef
And pick up a copy of his latest book, pictured below.
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AN ORPINGTON mother is struggling to downsize from her four-bedroom home even though her daughter's life is threatened every day they stay there.
Janet Chanter, 62, of Cray Valley Road, lives with her daughter Samantha Brown, 39, who suffers from a progressive brain disease called Huntington's causing her difficulty with menial tasks.
Since February, Ms Chanter has repeatedly tried to register with Housing Solutions at Bromley Council so she can bid for a bungalow house.
However, the mother-of-three has still not received the pin number she needs to bid for housing for her family.
She said: "I am laughing because I am so angry I do not know where else to go.
"I know there are people desperate for houses out there that would need a four-bedroom house like ours.
"The council just do not take any notice of anybody."
Both Ms Chanter's daughters have Huntington's which impairs a person's ability to walk, think, talk and reason.
The hereditary disease causes daughter Mrs Brown to fall in the bathroom regularly and even fall down the stairs, as she did four months ago breaking her collar bone in the process.
Mrs Brown needed two serious operations to drain her brain of excess fluid after the near fatal fall.
Despite the house being fitted with a lift Samantha's brain cannot understand the importance of the safety device causing her to walk down the stairs.
Ms Chanter's other daughter Joanne Cosar, 43, of Barnfield Road has had numerous falls at her own three bedroom home.
"I sometimes think I would better speaking to Boris Johnson, he is always going on about this housing problem," she said.
"The whole system is ludicrous."
"It would be amazing if we could move to a bungalow because at the moment it is dangerous her being here."
Over the last four years Ms Chanter, who is retired, says she has made four bids for a bungalow but only one has been accepted by Housing Solutions.
However, Ms Chanter and her partner Ken Peek, 64, did not pursue the house because Mrs Brown wanted to live with her three children before her condition worsened.
Mrs Brown moved back into the family home two years ago.
The council say they are currently working to resolve the ongoing situation with Ms Chanter and her family.
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So i have noticed with my past ps3s that hdd space is missing.. on my last 320 i think i had 298 available.. But on my 1st ps a 80GB theres wasn't as much missing.. What is the 20ish (missing) GB actually used for ?.. plus am i right with the above numbers Or did i have a faulty ps ?... And if the missing/needed GB is, or was less for the 80GB.. Why use or need more for the newer (320) ones... lastly, is the 160GB 'missing' 22GB, or is that also different.. would just like to know if someone could answer.. thnx.
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Thanks for info... still don't 'understand' why a bigger hdd needs more spare space though.. i wonder how much a 1tb hdd would need to lose,,, tech, i'll Never get to the bottom of it... thnx again.
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ok... you definately explained that one in an easy to grasp way. i can now see exactly how this system works and moreover Why it's needed.. thanks again.
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"AC2s and AC5s are as useless as nipples on a mech torso"
Posted 13 April 2012 - 03:26 AM
It's only me or more people think the Autocannons 2 and 5 are seriously underpowered? They weight too much, use ammo (which is always a risk) and deal a very small damage. OK, they are long range, but any mech can sustain single 2s and 5s of damage for a many turns.
The "Rapid-Fire" rule (two shots at the same time, with the risk of complications) improves the use of these weapons, but will it be implemented in the game? Please, devs, say yes!
I would suggest the developers to make it possible for the pilot to shoot again immediately after a shot with the autocannon: the second shot would be harder to hit and has a small chance to jam/destroy the gun.
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I dunno.. the Awesome's nipples look *REALLY* useful to me :3
(In all seriousness, i would *LOVE* to see the 2's and 5's loose some range for some more DMG. sniping with 2's and 5's is going to be.. negligible... at best..)
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eg a light mech tries to flank you and chew up the catapault thats been giving you long range support. bouce a few AC rounds off it and you'll expose it enough for the catapult to finish it quickly and get back to helping you.
Having said that, i'm not really interseted in any mechs using AC/2 or AC/5 as their feature weapon.
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Soviet Alex, on 13 April 2012 - 04:09 AM, said:
Considering that the devs are sticking fairly close to the established canon and lore of BT/MW I wouldn't expect AC/2s and AC/5s to be much different in this game. And besides that, a little speculation in the absence of real information never hurt anyone.
Posted 13 April 2012 - 04:24 AM
AC2 and AC5, while not very high damage weapons, allow a player to sit at an extremely long range and plink away. You trade damage for increased range.
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It also got discussed in terms of a BV system here
Long story short, I complete agree with you; their weight to damage and only very, very limited range advantage over other weapons is terrible; the options for balancing them mostly include increasing their ROF while maintaining higher damage, severe rock or giving them a niche (Living Legends AC2s and AC5s do bonus damage against aircraft and hovercraft, making them invaluable - if NPC aircraft are in MWO, they could serve the same role in theory).
Mason Grimm, on 13 April 2012 - 04:24 AM, said:
AC2 and AC5, while not very high damage weapons, allow a player to sit at an extremely long range and plink away. You trade damage for increased range.
AC5s have similar ranges to PPCs, for half the damage; AC2s only have a tiny few hex range advantage over other long-range weapons and definitely not enough to justify a weapon that does the damage of a small laser for 6 tons. If you look at LRMs, for example, you are talking several times as much damage for the same weight in the same range bracket. The same goes for other long range weapons; their TT damage/range is nearly as effective as you'd think due to range.
Really that's the size of it: They're overweight. If they had only weighed 3 tons or so, they'd probably been considered a decent weapon since you could put multiples on a 'mech. As it stands AC/2s and 5s weigh so much they become the "main gun" of 'mechs and take a lot out of them making their tiny range advantage not count for much.
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Still, I'll tell you one thing about low-cal autocannons: They're all about keeping heat to a minimum.
Sure, you can fire off an LRM10 rack, but you're going to be making 4 heat and only hitting with 6 of those missiles on average. Plus, you'll only get 12 volleys to the ton, while an AC5 gets 20 shots per ton, and doesn't waste potential damage from missed missiles. Sure, you could use a PPC, but you'll be racking up 10 heat in the process. That might not be a big deal for a light 'mech (or even some mediums), if we're playing in the pre-Double Heat-sink era, the low-cal ACs mean that not only can you reach out and touch someone, but you can do so without fear of roasting your ride.
Consider, for a second, the Rifleman (2X LLas; 2X Medium Las; 2X AC5) - It's not got enough heat sinks to fire off it's whole armament safely. In fact, an alpha strike even while standing still is enough to risk an ammo explosion. It can only reliably fire the two autocannons per turn (Coupled with a Large laser or a brace of mediums), but those ACs are really the best way to avoid shutdown. Also worth considering is the difference between the Dragon and the Grand Dragon. The Grand Dragon swaps out the Dragons' old AC5 for a PPC, sure, but that PPC means that the dragon now has to watch it's heat curve - Firing it at the same time as the LRM10 mean that you're building up heat each time. The vanilla Dragon can pummel opponents with that AC5 all day, even if it takes two engine hits, spilling ridiculous amounts of heat into the 'mech.
There's a time and a place for low-caliber ACs, they have a bad rep because they're way heavier than the energy weapons and don't have the wow-factor of a wall of missiles or big-bore ACs, but as a ranged weapon that is both ammo and heat efficient, you can't really go wrong.
Of course, when the age of the Ultra Autocannons and gauss rifles rolls out, then yes, the low-cal ACs will become very redundant, very quickly. It's something the tabletop tried to remedy by making specialty ammo types, but they're still not very popular weapons systems unless someone uses random 'mech tables.
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