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Babolat VS Grip Original OverGrip (12 pack)
Extra soft and comfortable feel. Used by players on the Pro Tour Among the thinnest overgrips on the market. (.4mm) Does not modify grip size to allow best feel and performance.
Item #: 31020106
- Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
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Super thin
The thinnest grip that is widely available. There are other grips that are thinner, but you really have to do some digging to find them. Great price for the package. I prefer Wilson Pro, which I keep on one racquet, but that is a little thicker. If you are looking for something to simply put over your stock/replacement grip for a dryer feel without adding thickness, this is it!
Good feel
It feels dry and comfortable
Very comfortable while keeping hands dry. My go-to over grip!
The Best Overgrip
Love this grip. Great feel and love the tackiness. Easy to apply. In less than 2 minutes.
Great Deal
The product is fantastic. I have recently tried other brands and have come back to Wilson. And this is by far the best deal around. Could not be happier!
Yay! These are back!
I used these DuraTred overgrips since early 2000's and they are the best in my opinion. Perfect level of feel and ability to change grip without slipping during shots. At some point, Prince discontinued these and they got mouthful from users like me... I will buy these in bulk now to make sure I have supply for the next many years!
Great for sweaty hands
Love it. I have sweaty hands this grip takes care of that problem.
wilson overgrip
Love the feel, have purchased and loved both the plain and perforated.
Wilson grips
Just what you would expect from Wilson...great grips.
Here's an idea...
Been using this for 15 years...I think these long reels should come as one LONG reel and not in 30 individual sets, so they can be cut by scissors at the owner's desire. Great grip though!
Nice grip good value
Nice grip. Good value.
THE grip
What can I say except I cannot play without a blue Tournagrip on my stick. It's consistent and as a sweater it works for multiple sets and I should say that wrapping your grip on the sideline with the blue tape is always a psyche out to your opponent because they know you are a serious opponent!
Great grip
I like this over grip very much. I had previously used the blue Tourna Grip but like this better. I use it on both my tennis racquet and my platform tennis paddle.
Tacky, lasts
Helps to keep a firm grip on the racket. Lasts a good long time.
Not so tacky
Bought for the thinness but lacking tackiness.
It was exactly what I was looking for! Perfect grip!
Very Tacky
This overgrip was applied to my Gearbox racquetball racquet. The Gearbox grip had worn down and instead of replacing the whole grip I put some of this on, only took about half the roll, and it improved the cushion and tackiness. I will be buying more of this as to use for emergency purposes....when the manufacturers grip is worn or starts to delaminate from the handle.
Grips very well
Works well but thin
This wrap works very well but it would be even better if it was more durable.
Great Overgrip
The feel of the grip is good. It absorbs sweat really well.
Good to Go
This grip is thin, feels super to play with, moisture no problem. Quality, it last longer than other major brands. This is my new go to grip..
I think more than being absorbent, these are real tacky and pleasant. Thanks for carrying these!
Five Stars
This is my favorite item. Great grip have used for years.
These overgrips aren't just for tennis rackets.
I bought a few pair of these for an odd use: wrapping over cork bar tape on a bicycle handlebar, and over cork bicycle bar tape to add grips to a kayak paddle. This overgrip works well in that application - figure one overgrip each for both sides of a kayak paddle, and one overgrip each (right and left) on a bicycle handlebar from the shifters to the stem.
Gamma over grip
Best grip for the price. Doesn't seem to wear as quick as others in this price range
Nice overgrip
My girl likes it. Great grip in a great color!
Best Ones Yet
I've used several different grips, and the problem I always have is they deteriorate at just one use! I have very sweaty palms when playing and these don't fall apart like my last set. I've played 5 or six times over the past week and a half and haven't touched the second wrap!
great grip
This grip is really high quality stuff, with great soft feel and last long.
Good Feeling
Nice feeling and soft. Hope it lasts longer than others.
Great over grips
This is my second 15 pack purchase and they are great. It could be a bit too tacky on the first 2 sessions to a point that it creates blisters as the racket rotates in your hand. Long lasting and looks great too.
Best Overgrip
This is the best overgrip I have used. I have tried Wilson, Head etc but in terms of comfort, perspiration absorption, durability (ie looking line new when the others have worn out) this is by far the best.
Top of the line.
The best grip out there. It stays dry and continues to absorb while playing long matches. This is not a tacky gripe which is very helpful as you change grips throughout the match.
Great product
My wife and I, as senior players, have been using the What-a-Grips for years. We have found them comfortable and very easy to install. Our local supplier had quit carrying the product so were pleased to see Midwest carrying the grips and at the same price.
Good feelings
It feels dry and comfortable
good deal
very happy, no blisters, nice feeling, last couple good matches
great find
My son and I found these over grips to an excellent solution to sweaty hands. We live in a high humidity climate and have found these grips excellent. We play 4-6 times a week and change the grips approximately once a month. Also very economical.
Excellent Overgrip!
Wilson Pro is the best overgrip IMO. Excellent feel and comfort.
Over grip review
Easy to wrap on the raquet. Absorbs sweat well. Has a great feel to it.
Nice Grip
Good grip at a good price.
Great Deal
Very good bang for your buck. Best overgrips on the market.
good but not for endurance
Bought this inexpensive overgrip to build up the grip size on my racquet. Does a nice job of that and it has a reasonably strong tacky feel. These grips do not last long, so be prepared to change them frequently.
Best deal
Best overgrip we've tried. This 50 pack is the most economical way to go.
Very durable
I love this overgrip because it's very durable, meaning it lasts a long time, so I don't have to change overgrips very often.
Good grip
It does its job. Hands stay dry using it. Only con is that it could be a little longer so each time you wrap, you could over wrap more so it's thicker and gives a little more cushion.
The Wilson overgrip is easy to apply, very absorbant, affords excellent traction and can be cleaned easily if need be.
Get a Grip
This is my favorite grip - gets the job done!
Just what it says
I was looking for a grip that was both absorbent for my sweaty hands and tacky. I also wanted something cheaper than grips that Wilson or Babolat sell and I definitely found it here. The grip is just how it is described and it's white too so you know when it's time to change you grip.
What a Grip
My favorite overgrip. Never gets slippery and I like the soft feel of the material. Getting harder to find lately, but thank goodness Midwest Sports still carries it at a reasonable price.
What A Grip
This over-grip has a nice soft and tacky feel. However, I would like something a little thicker and even more cushy. The instructions could be more concise in explaining how much of the grip should be rolled up, but once figured out, it is easy enough. Durability may be an issue, but I have not yet reached that point. All in all, it seems like a good product, just not what I'm looking for.
Nice grip
I bought the Wilson pro-grip when I purchased a new racket through Midwest Sports; this is a really nice product, it has just enough tac and is not to thick where it changes the feel of the racket handle. I have used the racket on a couple of hot days and sweat does not seem to cause me to loose grip. would recommend this product for sure
My favorite grip
Soft and sure. I like the white because it reminds me to change my grips often when they get dirty.
great overgrip
Slightly tack surface gives a good grip. Wears well.
This is the only over grip that does not increase the size of my racquet grip, plus I no longer have to wipe my sweaty palm. It is so absorbent.
non-slip comfort
After my racket flew out of my hand upon serving, I determined it was time for a new over-grip. The microZorb allowed me a firm, not overly tacky grip, even on a warm day of play.
I play several times a week and like the feel of the grip but I am going through them every two matches. Wish they would last a little longer.
yonex grip
about ten years ago at a pro tennis tournament a pro told me to try yonex grip. I have been using it ever since. It's humid down in florida so I need something to help me hold on and this is the best that I have found. I tried everything else and this works for me.
Great feeling overgrip
First - it feels nice and tacky and stays that way for a while. Good sweat absorbency. Second - it's long enough. Unlike some other overgrips I don't need to "fight" to make it reach the top of the handle! Third - it lasts a good long time.
good price..good feel
Xclnt price
Best ones
Have used them for over 10 years and cant change... They dont last too much but the feeling is great!
Great grip
Perfect tackiness. Not too slick and doesn't "peel" easily. Works well in cold and hot weather.
This is the best grip! I accidently ordered the Wilson Sensation overgrip when I thought that I was buying this grip and they are so much different. This grip is much better.
This is the best overgrip that I have come across.
I'm a tennis player of over 50 years experience with a world doubles ranking in the late 70's.I have been a fulltime tennis coach for over 30 years.
Foosball Grip
I use this on a Tornado Foosball table handle. It is Way better than the wrap around grips and the Cushion grip lasts Far longer than the regular grip. Tackier for longer than the wrap-around grips and far easier to put on and take off. The only grip I like.
Perfect ,absorbs the sweat and does the job
Like it a lot, it has a perfect grip.
Excellent grip
I have use this for many years. This is very comfortable even I have blisters on my hand sometimes.
Price - Performance
I tend to roar through over wrap grips about once a week. Life is too short to play with a ratty grip and this "bulkpack" is good price performance. I also like the XL length since that allows me a little more overlap even on a strandard grip.
Wilson overgrip
Absorbs sweat while still able to maintain excellent grip! cheaper than regular grips.
Good overgrip
Most players that I play with don't like this type of overgrip but for me they are the way to go. They add a lot of soft comfort and absorb moisture well (very important in the humid south). I would highly recommend if you are looking for a softer more comfortable grip.
Best overgrip
Good tackiness, nice feel, last a long time
Good tack
This is a very good overgrip. The tack is good from the start and lasts a good amount of playing time. My hands tend to sweat a lot and I go through grips quickly. These grips last at least twice as long as any other grip.
Yonex Super Grap
Probably the best tacky over grip on the market. Wouldn't think of any other over grips during the humidity of summer. Always able to hang on to the grip in wet conditions.
A must have for playing tennis in hot, humid weather
I live in a hot, humid climate and before I began using Tourna Grip I was always having trouble with my racquet handle slipping in my hand when playing tennis. Now, whenever my hand starts to slip on my racquet I simply remove the old wrap and replace it with a new Tourna Grip. Replacement is very easy.
Love these grips!
My son and I fight over these! They work great for both of us, and have proved to be the BEST, after trying several different styles and brands. Not too thick, and the perfect amount of tackiness, just a great grip for every racquet in our house.
This is the best grip. Yellow color is a pale yellow, not neon yellow.
Head Overgips
This overgrip performs very well. Nice feel in my hand and it lasts a long time.
Tourna grip
I love this grip..it's a must for me..
Great choice for your overgrip...
Tackier and last longer than other overgrips I used such as Tourna grip.
Always a good buy. Good over grip, right length.
This Is The Best
My daughters (elite and junior) swear by this product. They are not fans of super tacky grips which this isn't but it does provide a better secure grip than any other product used. Training in the intense summer heat this grip stands up to the heat and sweat. The bright colors are really cool too!
Best grip
Best overgrip ever. Think this's better than Tourna. I've played tennis more than 10 years and around 4.0 player.
Great for the price.
Gamma Pro Wrap
My three buddies tried after I raved about the Pro wrap and they all are very pleased. All 4 of us continue to rewrap with this. Soft comfort with confident grip. Not tracky. Absorbs moisture, grip even better last hour of game.
Only grip I'll use
Like I said, the only grip I'll use. Never have a problem with my grip slipping or anything
Game On!
Don't let your racket slip! Use Babolat tacky tape to keep your grip fresh. It's just right in terms of tackiness. The strips seemed a little short, but maybe that's because it's my first time taping and I overlapped a bit too much as I taped.
buy this
if you play regularly, you need this. I regrip every month or so all of my rackets and this is the best buy you can get on overgrips.
Head Overgrips
These grips have just the right amount of tackiness and thickness.
Tourna Grip
The best over wrap ever made! It's a classic for a reason. It's soft and comfortable, easy to replace, and creates the ideal grip for my racquets. I would be hesitant to use anything else on the market. Go buy this product today; you won't regret it!
Tourna Grip
The best over wrap ever made! It's a classic for a reason. It's soft and comfortable, easy to replace, and creates the ideal grip for my racquets. I would be hesitant to use anything else on the market. Go buy this product today; you won't regret it!
Still The Best
I've been playing tennis for almost 30 years now and I've yet to find a better overgrip than traditional Tournagrip. It provides some extra tack without feeling sticky and is far and away the best grip when things get heated (and then wet.) In fact, I've learned that in a pinch I can play with a friends racket and deal with changes in weight, stiffness, string type, even string tension. The one thing I have to have though, is a 4 and 3/8 grip with an XL tournagrip overgrip. Be sure to get the traditional version as they've confused things of late by adding a new version which feels like the grips of the other guys but is the exact same light blue color. It's easy to grab the wrong one. Also, you can't beat the 36 count jar for value and convenience. Fits nicely on a closet or locker shelf just waiting for you to throw a handful into your bag. And finally a side note...If you get the 30 pack rolls and have a bunch of red tape left over it appears that you can use it as electricians tape. Seriously. c
Great overgrip
This is the overgrip I go with when I don't use replacement grip for my rackets. Gamma does seem to be very good in making good quality stuff for the grip business...
Best overwrap
Great feel and comfort. Best one we've tried.
Great grip
I've used all kinds of overgrips over the past 20 years and for the past few years stuck with this one. It has the best feel, doesn't get wear out fast, and doesn't cause blisters. Although, I recommend changing it before any visible signs of change.
Nice wrap
Nearly as good as Wilson but greater color selections.
Great grips.
I have to say, I prefer gamma grips to any other out there. They last through hard hitting sessions and remain tacky as well as comfortable.
Grip tape
This is by far the best grip tape that I have used. It maintains its tacky feel!
tourna grip
If you want a grip that lives up to its description give this one a try. Your hand really likes the feel and control you get with this grip!!
Perfect grip for no ridges and to get rid of sweat
Very comfortable
I have only used Tourna blue overgrips extensively, tried few others as one offs that I didn't like. I really dig this overgrip, while Tourna feels made from paper after they get used, Yonex ones have a better feel and really kind of stay put on your hands without any slippage. Granted, I have not used thes ein hot temperatures yet, over overall these have very comfortable feel, they allow nice grip, not slippery at all, seem to extend the leather feel of my racquets regular grip very well.
Favorite overgrip by far
I regrip all my kids racquets with this overgrip. White shows wear and tear a little faster, but with a 50-pack I can regrip more frequently without having to worry about constantly ordering more grips. The slight tacky feel holds up pretty well, and it's thin enough to not add too much to the original grip.
very grippy
I've been playing tennis now for 20 years and have tried just about every over-grip on the market. After trying Gamma Supreme I found the product that suits me best. I like a grip that is tacky and the racquet feels as though it's attached to my hand. At the same time any perspiration from my hand is absorbed in an adequate fashion. You don't get that slimy feeling as though the racquet will fly out of your hand.
Great over grip. Very tacky and lasts a long time. Perfect if you need to increase your grip size slightly.
Excellent grip
I love this grip. I have used other gamma grips before, but I like the feel and durability of this one the most. I have also tried a babolat grip, but the gamma is more durable. I liked it so much, that I bought another package. I play tennis 3-4 times a week. Does not get slippery in the hot arizona summers.
Look no further.
I always had a problem keeping my hands dry during play. Summer time is the worst. After trying all different kinds of overgrips, the only thing I was reasonably happy with was a gauze....until my coach introduced me to What a Grip! For me, this is a game changer. The racket no longer slips in my hand and my shots, especially volleys, got much sharper. It's a good feeling that your racket is never pushed back against hard hitters. I thought putting it on a racket was a hussle, but it's not bad once you get used to it.
The Wilson Pro Overgrip is the best overgrip I use. Wouldn't use anything else.
Excellent choice
This racquet is a good mix of power and control. It also has good vibration control without eliminating its sense of touch. It is a great purchase for anyone looking for balance between power and control in a lighter frame. I noticed that it gives me more spin and control but also makes me work on precision - which I actually enjoy !
Good string, will go back to old as dont like change
Gamma ProWrap overgrip
As stated, very good soft feel, moisture control and no slip. Ultra thin wrap. When broken-in it's your best friend. Dislikes it seems short on a large size L4 handle
Good Alternative to Tourna Grip
I have used this overgrip for the past 5 or 6 years. I said I'd never use anything, but Tourna Grip until I tried the Yonex Super Grap. All of my friends now use this product and I order it in bulk for my whole USTA teams. Tacky feel makes it a pleasure to hold your stick. Give it a try!
good price
the right price to pay for these , great for the casual player
Great Feel, Okay Durability
This has the best feel of any grip I've used. For me, its a tradeoff, you do get feel and give up durability and it just soaks up sweat in humid conditions or extreme heat. So perforated breathes better. But, I prefer the Pro Overgrip because of feel and better control.
WhataGrip Cushioned Overgrip (thick)
Love these grips. Saves my hand from blisters. I don't need to feel the ridges in the handle, I prefer a rounded grip. I usually double my grips and add these WhataGrips on top to get about a 4 5/8 grip. Usually last me at least 3 months, my wife only 1 month though. She digs her nails into the grip.
Great feel!
I love the new grip feel this over grip provides. It's slightly tacky which fits my hand perfectly.
tacky and it lasts
The best choice IMO. tried a lot of other products and they just lose the tackiness after a few sessions.
Gamma Grips
When ordering shoes I buy enough grips to qualify for free shipping. Prefer Gamma grips to all others
Grip it and rip it
Very nice grip, not too tacky, yet pretty absorbant. Comparable to Wilson Pro Overgrip
Great for sweating
If you're one that sweats a lot. This is a great over grip. The more you sweat, the better the grip becomes. I did find it hard to grip if I wasn't sweating. But overall it is thin and I would recommend this overgrip. Cool color too! Two thumbs up.
BEST overgrip I have ever used
I switched to the Prince Dura Tac overgrip, and it is the BEST overgrip I have ever used. I would highly recomend the Dura Tred to anyone! Truly a great product.
Good Grip
The Wilson Pro Overgrip is the best overgrip I've used so far; however, durability is a bit of an issue (the white grips get dirty quickly).
dry feel grip
This is the best overgip for palms that sweat a lot. Hand will feel drier and will not loosen grip easily. its like a having a tissue on yourgrip but very durable. My advise is not to overstock because to it tends to be powdery if not used for more than 6 months.
Best Overgrip I have used
The over grip was amazing. It had comfort and good absorption.
Gamma Supreme Grip
I have been using Gamma Supreme Grip for the past several years and absolutely love the texture of the grip and the length of time it lasts.
Amazing for humid weather. I love this color with the Aero Pro Drive GT raquect.
My new favorite grips!
I initially steered myself away from these grips in favor of more tacky ones, but after using these, I realized that they fit my needs perfectly! They are absorbent, yet tacky and comparably long-lasting. An all-around 5 stars for being a perfect all-around grip
Wilson pro over grip
I've been using this Wilson pro over grip for 4 yrs now. This over grip is really tacky and no slip even I sweat on my hands. It helps a lot on my game and it last longer before I replace again and again. I will surely recommend this one..
Great overgrip.
Much better than Tournagrip. I have been using tournagrip for 20 years and recently gave this a try. Yonex Supergrap is much much better. Better durability. Better feel. Better tackiness. Better color.
Tacky and Thick
This overgrip is nicely tacky. It is thicker than most overgrips. Thicker and more cushy.
player tennnis
yonex super grap overgrip this it the good one . who alway get wet on hand that the goood to used. but i love the red color it the most
Prince DuraTred Plus Tennis Overgrip (3 Pack)
Last longer than the others
This is the best overgrip ever. This is what Roger federer has used and the price is very good compared to the quality. When I went to a local tennis shop, they sell this for $43 which makes me feel comfortable not for buying this at the store. Please choose it if you want to get great feeling from this. Highly recommended.
excellent grip
This wilson grip is excellent, very comfortable to play with!
40 years of tennis and this is the best!
I have used many tacky overgrips over the years and my favorite was Prince extra tacky overgrip - it's not available at my favorite stores any longer. I bought a package three WPOG and went directly to the court to play a match August 19, 2012. Very humid and hot hear in New Hampshire this summer. I was getting soaked, my hand was dripping sweat and now it was time for WPOG to do it's job. AMAZING! Even better than the tacky wrap I was using for years. I give this product a 5 start review, two thumbs up and all "high praises". It's not sold as a "tacky" wrap but it does have a light tacking feeling to it. It stayed dry, my cannon forehand and serve felt better than ever. I obviously highly recommend this overgip to anyone. Even beginners should use this right up to the Pros. I am a 5.0 NTRP player (no longer a member of the USTA) but do play a lot of tennis at my age (nearly 60). I have been around as a teaching pro for nearly 14 years plus all the matches I play and everyone is goi


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JINDO, South Korea — An arrest warrant has been issued for the captain of the ferry that sank off the coast of South Korea, an accident that killed 28 people and left nearly 270 missing.
Two other crew members also face arrest, a spokesman for the joint prosecutor and police investigators said Friday.
The spokesman did not provide any further detail.
The cause of the accident still isn't known. But a South Korean prosecutor said the captain, Lee Joon Suk, wasn't in the steering room when the Sewol started to sink; a third mate was at the helm.
"It is not clear where (the captain) was when the accident occurred, although it is clear that he was not in the steering room before the actual accident happened," state prosecutor Jae-Eok Park said Friday.
The captain was one of at least 179 people rescued soon after Wednesday's sinking.
Compounding that tragedy, one of those rescued, a high school vice principal who was on board the ferry along with more than 300 students, was found hanging from a tree, police said.
Kang Min Kyu, 52, vice principal of Ansan Danwon High School, was among the first survivors to be rescued.
Police said he apparently hanged himself with a belt from a tree near a gymnasium in Jindo, where distraught relatives of missing passengers have been camping out.
Meanwhile, divers raced to reach the hundreds of people still believed to be inside the ship.
Divers breached the hull of the sunken ferry Friday, and two managed to enter the second deck — the cargo deck, the South Korean coast guard said. But rough waters forced them back out again. They didn't find any bodies in their brief search.
"The guide line that links the sunken ship and the rescue vessel has been cut off," the coast guard said. "Still, the entrance into the ship is open, and we plan to resume operation to enter the ship."
It's a race against time.
Hopes of finding the missing dimmed further when the entire boat became submerged Friday. Until then, part of the ship's blue-and-white hull was still poking out of the frigid waters of the Yellow Sea.
"There are heavy currents in the area. So the vessel itself is not stable in the water. So you are, by default, putting divers at risk," U.S. Navy Capt. Heidi Agle said. The U.S. Navy is assisting with the South Korean search.
Anger and disgust
Relatives of passengers expressed increasing disgust and anger about the lack of explanation from the captain and the pace of the rescue effort.
Some have waited for days in the cold rain at a harbor in Jindo, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the sunken boat.
Others camped out at a nearby gymnasium and auditorium, desperate to hear any news of their loved ones. Relatives overcome with emotion howled and screamed, but to no avail.
"Hurry up, find it faster!" one woman wailed.
Several collapsed. At least two women were taken away on stretchers.
Part of the frustration stems from the conflicting information reported by officials.
In the hours after the sinking, some analysts speculated the ferry may have veered off course and struck an object. But the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Thursday that it had approved the boat's intended route, and the actual course did not deviate significantly.
Yet Kim Soo Hyeon, chief of South Korea's Yellow Sea Maritime Police Agency, later said the ship apparently deviated from its planned route but did not appear to have hit a rock.
The Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries released a transcript of the conversation between the ferry and center that monitors vessel traffic.
After alerting the center that the ferry was rolling, the Sewol stated that "the body of the ship is tilted to the left. Containers fell over, too."
The control center then asked if people were hurt. Impossible to confirm because it was impossible to move, the ferry responded.
The center told the ferry crew to get people ready for evacuation, and the ferry once again described how hard it was for people to move.
Adding to the pain for families, police said texts and social media messages claiming to be from missing passengers turned out to be fake.
"We will investigate people sending out these messages," said Lee Sung Yoon, head of the combined police and prosecution team.
He said authorities will go after those behind the hoaxes and will "punish them severely."
Cranes arrive
The coast guard said workers continued to pump air into the hull of the submerged ship Friday but could not stop its descent.
Any hope for survival largely hinges on whether passengers may be floundering in air pockets within the ship, which isn't unheard of in such cases.
In May 2013, a tugboat capsized off West Africa. Rescuers pulled out a man from 100 feet below the surface who survived 2½ days inside a 4-square-foot air pocket.
That's one reason family members aren't ready to give up hope.
"When they're in a small compartment … with an air bubble, they really have to stay calm and breathe shallow and conserve the oxygen in that space," former Navy diver Bobbie Scholley said.
But in the case of the South Korean ferry, there's another challenge to contend with: time and temperature."Absolutely, there could be areas in there where there is breathable air," said Mike Dean, the U.S. Navy deputy director for salvage and diving. "But the trouble right now is the temperature and getting people to them."
Adding to the relatives' despair was the arrival of three 3,600-ton seaborne cranes. They fear the cranes' presence means the mission is shifting from a search to a salvage effort.
A fourth crane will arrive later.
A coast guard official assured families that nothing would be done to jeopardize the safety of possible survivors.
"Let me be clear," Kim told journalists. "There won't be any salvaging work done against the will of the bereaved families."
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How to locate the cause of error code 1603 in a verbose MSI log file
There is a trick I use very often when trying to figure out why an MSI-based setup is failing that I wanted to share with everyone. I believe it is commonly known among setup developers and people who have to troubleshoot failed setups, but I could not find any "official" documentation for it. This trick helps narrow down the root cause of error code 1603, which is a generic catch-all error code that means "fatal error during installation". The 1603 error code is returned when any action fails during an installation, and most commonly it indicates that one of the custom actions in the MSI failed.
When I encounter a failed setup with return code 1603, here are the steps that I follow:
Re-run the setup with verbose logging enabled using steps similar to those that I listed here (if there is not already a verbose log file available). Those steps will generate a verbose log file named msi*.log in the %temp% directory the next time the setup package is executed.
Important note - some MSI-based setups, including the .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 and higher and Visual Studio, will not create log files named %temp%\msi*.log even if using the instructions listed below. Please see this blog post for more details about why that is the case and also for a list of some products that I know of that use different log file creation logic and the locations of the log files that they create.
Open the verbose log in a text editor such as notepad and search for the string "return value 3". In nearly all cases, this takes me to the section in the verbose log that lists the action that failed that initially caused setup to rollback.
Review the contents of the log file immediately above the "return value 3" string to determine which custom action or standard action failed.
Depending on which action is failing, I will proceed to more detailed debugging from here
I find that the biggest hurdle to debugging a failed setup is often zeroing in on which part of the setup is actually failing, and this trick of searching for "return value 3" ends up helping speed this process up in nearly all cases. Of course, it does not work in 100% of scenarios. Notably, if you are running setup on a non-English version of Windows, the string "return value 3" is written to the log file in the language of the operating system instead of in English, so string searches will not work.
Also note that there is an MSI verbose log parsing tool in the Windows Installer PSDK that is also very useful in locating errors inside verbose log files. You can read more about this parsing tool (called wilogutl.exe) by clicking here. This tool is more thorough in identifying errors, but most often I end up not using it because it is faster to open the log in notepad and do a string search than it is to load up the parsing tool, browse to the log file, wait for it to parse the whole log and then read the output it produces.
<update date="1/21/2009"> Added a caveat to these instructions indicating that some setups create their own verbose logs and enabling verbose logging using the Windows Installer logging registry keys will not work as expected for those setups. </update>


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If you've been trying the recently released Windows 8 Release Preview (If not, check out my getting ready and installation guide), your Microsoft keyboard and mouse are just as ready as you are.
If you use an Explorer Touch Mouse or Touch Mouse on Windows 7, the mouse will work great with Windows 8 too. And to top that, you'll get the choice of a whole new set of gestures optimized for Windows 8 navigation. Since Windows 8 utilizes vertical and horizontal scrolling, the four-way scrolling on the Touch Mouse will provide a smooth and effortlessly natural horizontal scrolling experience. The Explorer Touch Mouse gives you a smooth and fluid scrolling of the new Start Screen.
For the two mice, and all other mice and keyboards from Microsoft Hardware, Microsoft has made available a new beta application to make the most out of these devices. The Microsoft Device Center allows you to customize devices from an easy-to-learn Windows 8 interface and create new shortcuts for everyday tasks and tailor your mouse and keyboard to meet your needs and work style. Once installed, you can launch the Device Center from the Windows 8 Start screen. The application allows you to configure basic and application-specific settings for all connected devices in one place. You can also explore features and access the online support and healthy computing knowledge base.
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While i'm not actively updating the old L+U Blogspot page - i have migrated this over to a new URL that is being updated more regularly.
Visit: www.landscapeandurbanism.com
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While i'm not actively updating the old L+U Blogspot page - i have migrated this over to a new URL that is being updated more regularly.
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How appropriate to finish on a post from Frederick Law Olmsted - a man who constantly re-invented himself while 'inventing' the profession of landscape architecture. So in that spirit of re-invention - my time and focus has shifted to my growing business, my studies, and other pursuits both professional and personal.
Blogging has also changed - and the profession(s) have benefit from this for the most part... there's a whole new generation of folks out there talking, discussing, and elevating the profession of landscape architecture, the pursuit of vegitecture, and the quest for enlightened urbanism. I hope to do the same still, but in a different format - so i figure it is time to hang up the blog - 835 posts and 4.5 years later - for good this time. Consider it my Independence Day. I'm going to keep it visible, but not update anymore - as there's some good reading in there.
I hope you all have enjoyed it as much as i have. Keep in touch!
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In honor of Frederick Law Olmsted Sr's birthday today, April 26 (1822, so let's call it a round 190!), I would remind folks to go out and read more about the man in the great 2011 biography 'Genius of Place' by Justin Martin (Da Capo Press, 2011). Genius of Place traces Olmsted from his beginnings in 1822 up until his death in 1903. While most well known as the creator of Central Park and in some circles as the father of landscape architecture, it's telling that much of Olmsted's life was spent in pursuits aside from park-making and design - in areas of farming, public health, journalism and the literary arts. Martin does a solid job of showing the quirks and uncommon path that Olmsted took through his varied life - captured in the subtitle "Abolitionist, Conservationist, and Designer of Central Park".
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I love you guys. Commenters, lurkers, friends and family. The support I get from everyone is unreal. In the end, my struggles are trivial, in that I am so lucky to have so many people behind me. THANK YOU.
Okay, lets not ramble tonight. Let's get down to business.
I stayed up too late watching Teen Mom last night. I love that show. Thankfully, today was my rest day, so I had lots of time this morning to stumble around in my pre-coffee daze. This also included a breakfast of epic proportions.
I blame Holly for this. She got the idea of french toast in my head!
I tried something a little different today and toasted the bread first, then dredged it in egg whites and pumpkin pie spice. I personally did not care for it. It made it crunchy, and I prefer a dense and egg-y french toast.
I've been on a grape kick lately. They're super sugary and my sweet tooth loves it!
Work was pretty slow today. One of those days spent waiting for people to return my e-mails and phone calls. After work though, I went to a lecture featuring Nik Nanos. Canadian political junkies may know him as the leading pollster in the country. Some excellent political discussion followed :)
Came home to my supa-spicy leftovers from yesterday. I put the meatless ground round/black bean combo on top of some cooked veggies today.
This time with steamed green beans, red potatoes and brussel sprouts. Topped with salsa, of course ;)
This was so. much. food. I couldn't finish it all. Cooked veggies are way more filling than raw ones. I also feel like I'm about 8 months along with a black bean fibre baby.
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No, not those kinds of dates… Not yet – sheesh! :P
I found out today that my personal training course has officially been moved to March, followed by my exam April 16. Eeee!! Excitement!! I was originally supposed to do a three-day course in Moncton (on top of my online and textbook course-work). But the instructor fell ill and had to cancel. So now I'll be travelling to Saint John for two weekends in March instead. Seeing as my current contract at the university is up April 30, this timeline works perfectly for me! Hopefully I'll be certified and good to go by the time I finish my contract. It also gives me extra time to study. Cause lets face it, my current schedule is a lot more strenuous than my Starbucks one was ;)
I'm also looking into RPM spin class training. I still have to hear back on this one, I'm not entirely sure when and where they're offering it yet. I like the idea of teaching spin class, I know I could challenge people and have a good time. But I'm also a very shy person who tends to clam up in front of big crowds. So I think I'll just do the training and take it from there. If anything, it will be fun and look fab on my resume :)
And fiiiiinally – I'm starting to make decisions about this coming race season! You may recall that I set three race goals in my Goals For the New Year. In 2010 I want to compete in a half marathon, compete in a duathlon and bike a metric century.
It's kinda hard to plan out all my races, because I don't know where I'll be living after this spring yet. But here's the tentative schedule:
Sunday, April 11th – Fredericton Lincoln 5k
Sunday May 9th – Fredericton Marathon – 10k
Sunday June 6th – Moncton Subaru Duathlon – 5k run, 20k bike, 2k run
You may also recall that I originally planned on doing my half marathon in May as part of the Fredericton Marathon. But I've decided to do the 10k portion of the race instead, and put my half marathon off until late summer/early fall. This is mostly because I don't want to spend the winter months training on a treadmill or in the cold when I could be spending these months weight training. It will also be a lot more fun to train for a half marathon in nice weather :)
Of course, who knows when or where this half marathon will be – I haven't a clue where I'll end up yet! As for the metric century, I'm having a tough time finding road bike races in this area. But this isn't something I necessarily want to do as a race, I really just want to get the mileage under my wheels :)
So there ya go, consider yourself updated! ;)
Question of the Day: Do you plan on doing any races in the upcoming season? I got a lot of people say they want to do marathons and triathlons in my last post. Even if you're not ready for a big one, a few smaller races are still a good start!


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'Les Miserables' musical is Broadway-bound
NEW YORK (AP) -- Someone is dreaming the dream: "Les Miserables" is coming back to Broadway.
Producer Cameron Mackintosh said Tuesday that the national tour of the epic musical about life in 19th-century France will make a stop on Broadway in March 2014 at a Shubert theater.
The move comes on the heels of the Oscar-nominated big screen adaptation directed by Tom Hooper and starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.
It will mark the third time the show has made it to Broadway. The original landed in 1987 and played 6,680 performances, ranking as the third-longest-running musical in Broadway history. A revival was mounted in 2006 but closed in 2008.
Mackintosh, who has also been involved in producing "The Phantom of the Opera," "Mary Poppins," "Miss Saigon" and "Cats," is betting that the appetite for "Les Miserables" will only be increased by the movie. History has shown he might be right: Film version of such shows as "Chicago" and "The Phantom of the Opera" haven't hurt their box offices on Broadway.
Victor Hugo's monumental 1862 novel about a decades-long manhunt, social inequality and redemption features the songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "One Day More." It has been seen by nearly 65 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 22 languages.
Mackintosh's production has music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer from the original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel and additional material by James Fenton.
The national tour, which is currently in North Charleston, S.C., was launched in November 2010 and has already played 64 cities throughout North America, grossing more than $130 million.


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Researchers have moved a step closer to creating workable neural prostheses, following the identification, in monkeys, of the brain signals the lead to motion. They have also been able to use those signals to trigger the same movement in a robot in real time.
Previous work in the area has involved a time delay between intercepting the signals and instigating robotic movement.
The technology is possible because of the way a primate's brain works. Before we do anything, our brains plan it at a sub-conscious level. There is a tiny delay between the planning phase and carrying it out, which can be exploited by a robot.
"As the monkey brain prepares the pattern required to make the movement, we record it and send the signal to a computer," Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, a neuroscientist at Duke University, said. "As the monkey starts to move, our prediction is sent to the robot, and it moves at the same time."
The long term goal of research like this is to develop proper brain to machine interfaces that would allow paralysed people to walk again. The idea behind this is that even if the movement is no longer possible, the brain may still plan a motion. If this is so then eventually someone paralysed from the waist down could use technology like this to walk.
The next step, the researchers said, would be to close the loop. They speculate that eventually a monkey may learn to use a remote robot to do its bidding, without actually carrying out the motions itself.
Once perfected, it could be used by surgeons as they learn to use a prosthetic device as an extension of their bodies.
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DALLAS -- Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus rolled out its annual holiday catalog Tuesday, and the priciest gift this year is a pair of "his and hers" timepieces for just over $1 million from Van Cleef & Arpels.
The watches depict a tale of lost love on the faces and come with a trip to romantic Paris and Geneva.
Dallas-based Neiman Marcus is known for featuring expensive and often outrageous "fantasy gifts" in its Christmas Book. The 86th edition also includes a red special edition McLaren 12C Spider for $354,000, a hen house inspired by France's Versailles palace for $100,000 and a walk-on role in Broadway's "Annie: The Musical" for $30,000.
Those with smaller budgets can take heart, though _ almost 40 percent of the items offered in the catalog cost less than $250. The cheapest item is a $10 monogrammed mug.
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SIMSBURY >> The Connecticut doctor whose wife and two daughters were killed in a 2007 home invasion said Friday he is considering a run for Congress.
Dr. William Petit told reporters he is torn about running for office and has not made a decision. Petit and his new wife are expecting a baby in December.
Petit has spoken with Republicans about running in the 5th Congressional District, The Associated Press reported Thursday. The district is represented by Democratic Rep. Elizabeth Esty.
Petit was the only survivor of the hostage ordeal in which his wife and two daughters were killed inside his home in Cheshire.
The family was held hostage for hours by two paroled burglars and their home set on fire. Petit was beaten, tied up and taken to the basement, but he managed to escape and crawl to a neighbor's house for help.
His wife was taken to a bank to withdraw money, then was raped and strangled back at the house. Their daughters were tied to their beds and died of smoke inhalation after the house was doused in gasoline and set on fire.
Steven Hayes, 50, and Joshua Komisarjevsky, 33, were sentenced to death for the killings.
Petit has never held elected office, but he was deeply involved in campaigning against the repeal of Connecticut's death penalty.
Petit would make a formidable candidate, said state Republican Sen. John Kissel of Enfield.
"He's very honest. He's an extremely good speaker, he's photogenic, he's personable and he's got an incredible life story that is filled with both horrific tragedies but great accomplishments as well," Kissel said.
The seat is one where Republicans have their best chance to break Democrats' lock on the state's congressional delegation.


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Sandy forces hospitals to rethink disaster planning
- Mount Sinai ended up taking more than 100 patients from two hospitals during Sandy
- As nor'easter loomed late Tuesday, Mayor Bloomberg ordered care facilities to evacuate
- A "new vulnerability" faces coastal cities
When Kenneth Davis heard ahead of time about the "life-threatening" surge and winds headed toward New York City, he had one thing in mind: put planning for Superstorm Sandy into emergency mode.
He knew the location of his hospital on the Upper East Side -- more than 70 blocks away from lowest lying areas — might be coming to the rescue for hospitals closer to the waterfront. He had to find a way to open the doors to them.
"This was no Katrina," says Davis, president and CEO of the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. "There were other hospitals nearby to be evacuated to unlike in New Orleans."
Mount Sinai ended up taking more than 100 patients from two hospitals when floodwaters crippled their backup generators. Davis said he was able to accept the patients and their doctors and nurses because he'd maximized capacity, set up hundreds of cots for staff and canceled all elective surgeries. He also credited "being lucky": His hospital didn't lose power or sustain heavy flooding.
"We were able to solve all the problems that presented themselves to us," he says. "I'm not sure what we would have done had unsolvable problems come up."
Unlike Katrina in 2005, no deaths have resulted in New York City due to the evacuations, yet in spite of the lifesaving efforts of Davis and many others, disaster planning experts are faulting the city's preparedness plans for the "unsolvable" problems that did force three hospitals and four nursing homes, some with acute care patients, to evacuate after the storm hit on Oct. 29.
"Until it becomes personal like it did for us in Louisiana, you really don't know you have to get your plan together," says Jody DePriest, the regional vice president of operations for Southern Magnolia Management in Thibodaux, La. He helped develop emergency planning for several nursing homes along the Louisiana coast after Katrina.
"I saw what happened in New York and New Jersey," he says. "They'd never seen a storm like the one that hit them this time, but they had been warned it would happen sometime. I'm sure they've learned some valuable lessons."
As Sandy approached, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared a state of emergency Oct. 28 and ordered residents in low-lying areas to evacuate. Two hospitals did evacuate before the storm hit Oct. 29. Bloomberg said "I think we've done everything we can to prepare" after coordinating with federal, city and state officials.
After the storm made landfall Oct. 29, three other hospitals had to evacuate. Two — NYU Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital — sent patients to Mount Sinai and other hospitals. NYU Langone Medical Center started evacuating about 200 patients around 7 p.m. They reported the basement filled with water and the backup generators failed. Bloomberg said he had not counted on that and he'd been assured the generators had been tested. Two days later, Bellevue Hospital had to close and start evacuating about 700 patients.
On Monday, a full week after the storm hit, the city sent mobile care units to the hardest-hit neighborhoods. Late Tuesday night, as a nor'easter threatened to flood already-devastated areas, Bloomberg ordered the evacuation of three more nursing homes and an adult care center operating on backup power.
"There are more and more layers of complexity and challenge with this kind of large-scale disaster," says Irwin Redlener, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University in New York. "The experience before during and after Sandy will inspire us to rethink large-scale disaster planning."
Redlener said it's "inadequate that no one in the planning process foresaw this (generator problem). "Things that needed to be improved after the 2003 power outage in the city still turned out to be our Achilles' heel. You can have the best generators in the world, and it doesn't matter if they're in the wrong place."
More than a thousand hospital patients were evacuated in the five boroughs, according to Brian Conway, spokesman for the Greater New York Hospital Association, which helped coordinate the evacuations.
"The response was fantastic, immensely challenging, but not unexpected," Conway says. "We were prepared. The system worked."
A "new vulnerability" faces coastal cities, says Tricia Wachtendorf, associate director of Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware. Older hospitals near shorelines need to be re-evaluated for critical care units and undergo costly upgrades.
"We really need to be thinking about changing weather patterns, rising sea levels and highly populated areas along the coastlines," she says. "Are facilities prepared to face the risks of today?"


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7-million-mile family shares travel secrets
By Thom Patterson, CNN • Published 16th July 2012
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Several years ago, Martha and Dennis Disberger and their three kids found themselves running desperately through a busy airport. "Mom, are we late?" asks one of the children. "I have no idea, just keep running," says Martha. "But don't lose Dad, because I have no idea what our connecting flight is!"
That family story pretty much sums up the Disbergers of Morton, Illinois, who arguably rank among America's most traveling families.
Over the past two decades, the Disbergers have turned the airline getaway into an art form. The three children have virtually grown up as international travelers. Joel was 5 when the family started its flying lifestyle; Kara was a year old and Monica wasn't even born yet. Seriously, how many toddlers have their own frequent flier accounts?
While perfecting their travel techniques, [tips below] all this globetrotting has opened their minds, widened their experience and bonded them as a family.
Their intangible treasure: a lifetime's worth of indestructible family memories -- like the time they met an Irish "leprechaun," or when one of them got lost in China, or that weekend trip to Australia.
Unimpressed? Maybe we should start with some eye-opening stats:
--Since 1990, the Disbergers have journeyed on 243 family trips, including an estimated 850 flight segments for each family member -- traveling more than 7.5 million miles total, according to United Airlines. That averages out to about 11 family trips per year over two decades.
--Their destinations have been as far-flung as Moscow, Dubai, Sydney and Bangkok.
--Here's a fun fact: In two months, they flew through Japan's Narita airport on six different days.
This is a family who "has grown up and together on our flights," says United Airlines' Joe Micucci. "Some people have a cottage or lake house as a second home, the Disbergers have the world."
30 hours in Australia
If anybody's to blame for all this it's Dennis Disberger.
"It all started with a simple ad that showed some promotional deals," he explained. A $238 ticket offered triple miles on a particular route. "Boom! We were on the plane -- and we had such a priceless experience we said, 'wow let's do that again.'"
So they did. Again. And again and again -- using their miles for passenger upgrades and to book free trips for extended family members.
As the Disbergers racked up frequent flier miles, they were collecting airline ticket stubs for destinations in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
In Ireland, at a stoplight between Dublin and the Ring of Kerry, "this guy comes to my side of the car banging on the window," Martha remembers. "In a way, he reminded us of a little leprechaun, saying, 'are ya goin' to Killarney? Oh follow me I'll show you how to get there.' "
Hopping into a car ahead, "he was so excited and funny. As we followed him we were trying to figure out his angle."
Faith and begorrah! It turns out the leprechaun's sister owns a bed and breakfast! "Guess where we stayed that night?"
The Disbergers have even popped across the Pacific to enjoy a weekend in Australia.
That's right, 30 hours on the ground in Sydney sandwiched between 50 hours of total flight time.
"We walked around Sydney and we actually did see plenty of stuff," says Monica, who is turning 20 this year. "I felt like I got a fairly good feel of the city, just in that weekend trip. So it didn't feel like a waste. I still enjoyed myself."
The secret to fun family travel, say the Disbergers, is making the best of time at airports and in the air. Monica says, "We've played Hearts all around the world."
Monica's misadventure in Beijing when she was 10 is another family travel story. She got separated from her parents briefly in one of the city's giant, crowded public squares. Eventually Dennis and Martha found her safe nearby -- with a Chinese family who had become fascinated with her long, blond hair and were busy snapping photos of her.
'You just budget'
By now, you may be wondering how a middle-class family affords this jet-setter lifestyle.
"This is something that's within the means of a lot of folks," says Dennis, a manager at a company that makes construction and mining equipment. "You just budget." Martha's job as a registered nurse offers her a schedule that's flexible for travel.
This frugal family watches its spending. They avoid pricey things like new cars. When possible, they keep their travel plans flexible. When their flight is overbooked, they sometimes volunteer to give up their seats in exchange for freebies.
Martha offers this bit of advice: "Excedrin and deep breathing work. Wine helps. No -- I'm teasing."
Monica has another tip for Americans traveling in groups: If your companions start embarrassing you, pretend to be Canadian or Australian. "Our family can be pretty loud," says Monica. "We don't want America to look bad."
But seriously, here are a few more tips courtesy of the Disbergers:
Plan for the worst, says Dennis. Have contingencies for missed connections. Then when something happens, execute your options.
If you need to book new flights after missed connections, don't wait in line for an airline counter representative. Use the airline customer phone service.
Always keep your keys and cell phone and charger with you. Don't pack them in your luggage. You might lose them.
Disberger tips for traveling with toddlers:
--During flights, air pressure changes can turn kids crabby. Solution: give them lollipops. Toddlers will stay focused on the pops instead of the uncomfortable shifts in air pressure.
--Introduce your toddlers to the flight attendants.
-- Give toddlers something to look forward to. The Disbergers gave their toddlers gifts when their flights reached the ocean. These "over-the-water" gifts have become a beloved Disberger tradition that extended from the kids' childhood into adulthood.
Traveling with teens:
--Let them be in charge of some of the decisions, including where to go next, what to do or where to eat, says Dennis. Give them time to enjoy themselves with their iPods or a book. Dennis says he would pay his traveling teens from $2-$5 per each 500 miles to ride in coach. It allowed mom and dad the luxury of first class. It also offered their teens some time alone, while giving them a chance to earn a little money.
Saving on hotel rooms:
--Cash in hard on hotel promotions. The Disbergers are loyal customers of Hyatt and Hilton. One promotion offers a free room after checking in two times. "Stay at hotels in business locations on the weekend when occupancy levels are really low -- and the price is commensurately low," says Dennis. Add an AAA discount and then move to another Hyatt Place for night No. 2. After a couple of weekend trips "you've just earned a couple of free nights in the Park Hyatt Paris." When Hyatt's not available, "We do the same thing with Hilton."
--In some markets, a second set of rooms for the kids can be inexpensive. "When the kids were younger, we used the Hyatt 'family plan' set of connecting rooms," says Disberger. "Then when we check in we offer to let the hotel take back both rooms for a suite upgrade."
Families change and the Disbergers are no exception.
As the children move into their 20s, Dennis says they're still as interested as ever in traveling as a family, although college schedules have made travel planning more complicated.
And now that Joel has a career of his own as an oil industry field engineer, Dennis says he'll expect "more participation financially" from him and his sisters as they advance into their working lives.
But hey, thanks to their airborne childhoods, the younger Disbergers already are million-milers getting double miles with lifetime gold airline status.
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Kirkwood Washington Center has an upcoming free course to teach basics of the English language for non-native speakers. Kirkwood-Washington Director Tera Pickens writes that the class will be taught by a local resident: Isabella Santoro.
The class is meant for adults from all language backgrounds and abilities. It begins in about a month at the start of Kirkwood's Spring Semester. There is a level-one English literacy class, and a level two English class. They will be meeting Mondays and Wednesday evenings. Registration is required.


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To absolutely no one's surprise, Simon Cowell dodged questions during a news conference on Thursday about the baby mama drama currently dogging him.
Cowell appeared here for a panel session at the TV critics press tour to promote the upcoming season of "The X Factor." About 13 minutes into the session, a reporter congratulated him on his "new addition."
"You mean the girls?" Cowell cracked, referring to new "X Factor" judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio who sat alongside him on the stage.
Of course, the reporter was talking about this week's revelation that his good friend's wife -- New York socialite Lauren Silverman -- was pregnant with Cowell's baby.
"I haven't read the newspaper. I must be missing something," Cowell joked, before going on to say, "Unfortunately I have to keep this, for the moment, private. It's just one of those things."
From there, the bulk of the news conference was devoted to "The X Factor," although one reporter playfully asked the female judges what kind of father they thought Simon would be.
Rowland, Rubio and Demi Lovato just smiled and declined to answer.


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This is part of the 2013 Bike Lights Shootout. Other sections are:
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We went out to a freeway underpass and risked our lives in the 'hood' as we photographed our test lights with our camera. The location is useful since it has walls and a ceiling that can display a bike light beam pattern. The walls have a lot of graffiti on them and actually show detail when they are lit up by a light with a wide angle. Cones and targets are set up with the far target set up at 80 yards.
It is very useful for a road cyclist or commuter to see real world useability of a light. For a mountain biker, it's not as good as a trail photo with a tree canopy but it does provide some insight.
These photos show the lights in the first round of our shootout. Some other extra lights (not reviewed) are included as well.
(Hit the Full Screen button to enlarge the photos)
The camera settings we used are the following:
- Camera: Olympus OM-D
- Setting: Full manual
- Exposure: 1.6 seconds
- Aperture: F4.0
- Focus: Manual
- White Balance: Daylight
- Quality: Jpeg High
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- Cause your character to do sit animation with slash command: /sit
Sitting is the non-combat position in which your character crouches or squats on the ground or a chair as opposed to standing.
A character cannot engage in combat or use many items or skills directly from a sitting position, they must first stand. Jumping, walking, or running from a sitting position will cause a character to immediately stand and take the appropriate action.
Melee attacks against a sitting target automatically hit and cause double damage. The first damage taken while sitting will cause a target to immediately stand. The double damage registers as a critical hit in the combat log, and do trigger abilities as a normal crit would (such as the Protection Warrior specialization ability: [Ultimatum]).
Sitting while in combat immediately stops auto-attacks, but not spell-casting.
It takes a short amount of time to sit from a standing position and about equal amount of time to stand from a sitting position. Some benches or chairs can be right-clicked to put the character into a sitting position on the bench or chair.
All normal eating of food and drinking of drinks requires sitting and the character will automatically try to sit when trying to eat or drink (except for drinking potions).
Your natural healing rate is increased when sitting.
As of Patch 2.3, if you are seated and try to use abilities that require you to be standing, you will stand up and use them. This can be disabled with: /console autoStand 0
Note: This does not make you able to cast spells while seated, it will only make you unable to cast the spell.


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CAA: It's (Much) More Than An Athletic League
By Eric Gorton, JMU Public Affairs
|JMU Associate Professor of Chemistry Gina MacDonald discusses the benefits of undergraduate research during her keynote address on April 1. Click here to see MacDonald's PowerPoint presentation.
Usually when they come to campus, they face off as Dragons and Blue Hens, Huskies and Panthers, Patriots and Monarchs, Rams, Tigers, Seahawks, the Pride, the Tribe, the Dukes.
But instead of coming to James Madison to compete in a sporting event as Colonial Athletic Association rivals routinely do, students from the 12 CAA schools converged on JMU's East Campus March 31 and April 1 to display their academic prowess with "The Power of 12" in the fourth annual Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference.
The research conference, hosted by CAA schools on a rotating basis, offers undergraduates an opportunity to share their academic work with their peers in a professional setting. More than 70 students from the CAA schools presented research on an array of topics in many disciplines, including biological sciences, marine science, chemical engineering, chemistry and biochemistry, communications, electrical engineering, history, political science, sociology and women's studies.
Created in 2002 by the presidents of the 12 CAA schools, the academic alliance comprises more than 200,000 students and nearly 10,000 full-time faculty, including three Nobel Prize-winning professors. First held in 2003 at George Mason University, the annual conference brings together the diversity of research conducted by undergraduate students and their faculty mentors.
Addressing the conference April 1, Dr. Gina MacDonald, a JMU associate professor of chemistry, said undergraduate research is one of the best ways to educate the next generation. Such involved, hands-on research provides undergraduates with unique problem-solving skills sought by employers.
|Dr. Ronald Kander, head of JMU's department of integrated science and technology, discusses the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education during the opening dinner. Click here to see Kander's PowerPoint presentation.
This year's conference began with a Friday evening dinner hosted by the provosts of the 12 schools. Dr. Ronald Kander, head of JMU's department of integrated science and technology, delivered the keynote address, "A 2020 Vision: The Future of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math." The opening night also provided JMU with a chance to showcase its new facilities on its east campus, with tours of the ISAT/CS, Health and Human Services, and Physics and Chemistry buildings.
The 12 CAA schools are: the University of Delaware, Drexel University, George Mason University, Georgia State University, Hofstra University, James Madison University, Northeastern University, Old Dominion University, Towson University, Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and the College of William & Mary.
To learn more about the Colonial Academic Alliance, visit the Web site at: http://www.caa-academics.org/.
For more information on the Colonial Athletic Association, visit the official Web site at: www.caasports.com.
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A Report Prepared by the Federal Research Division, Library of Congress- December 2012
This report presents an overview of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security and attempts to provide an inclusive assessment of the organization, including characteristics such as its history and development, organizational structure, and recruitment.
The information in this report was collected mainly from Farsi and English journals, online news Web sites, and Iranian blogs. In conducting this analysis, an effort has been made to ensure the reliability of the information by comparing and contrasting all information across multiple sources. However, because of the secretive nature of the organization and its operations, information about the ministry is difficult to locate and evaluate.
Because of the extreme degree of control of the media and news by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iranians have to depend on alternative sources such as blogs to receive daily news. For example, in 2005 Iran had the third-largest number of bloggers in the world after the United States and China, an indication of the importance of the communication and dissemination of news through blogs and social media. Needless to say, the Ministry of
Intelligence and Security does not publish information about its activities on Iranian Web sites.
Consequently, in the absence of official government information, this report occasionally relies on social media, in particular blogs, as a source of information more than might ordinarily be warranted. The reliability of blog-based information may be questionable at times, but it seems prudent to evaluate and present it in the absence of alternatives.
In view of the secrecy that surrounds the ministry, many aspects of its organization, leadership, and activities are poorly understood. The role of the ministry outside of Iran and its cooperation with the Quds Force are topics that merit more careful study. In addition, knowledge of the ministry's cyber capabilities would give better insight into Iran's possible intentions in a cyber-war.
As noted above, this report relies extensively on sources in Farsi. For the convenience of the reader, the bibliography and footnotes list those sources with English translations of their titles first, followed by the original Farsi titles in brackets. The Web addresses presented in the report were current as of November 2012.