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Ian Poulter and Europe aren't ready to concede the Ryder Cup, winning the last two matches and bringing the American juggernaut to a screeching halt.
The Americans still have a10-6 lead, but that looks tight compared to the blowout they were on the verge of only a few hours earlier Saturday. The U.S. needs 14 ½ points to regain the Ryder Cup. The largest comeback in Ryder Cup history was at Brookline in 1999, when the U.S. erased a 10-6 deficit on the final day.
"It's been done before," Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal said.
Don't count Europe out, not with Poulter. The excitable Englishman loves the Ryder Cup, and has his team's best winning percentage to back it up. He's now 11-3-0 in Ryder Cup play, and has had a hand in half of Europe's points so far.
This might have been his best performance yet. Down 2 with six holes to play, Poulter made five straight birdies and he and Rory McIlroy stunned Jason Dufner and Zach Johnson 1 up. With his entire team watching, Poulter drained a 12-footer to clinch the match then let out a roar that might have been heard across the Atlantic.


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I remember watching a popular local cook show in Malaysia called Ho Chak. It is a 30 minute weekly show whereby the 2 young hosts would go around and introducing the delicious food in Malaysia. "Ho Chak" means good food in Hokkien (a Chinese dialect) and the show is extremely popular. Who doesn't like to watch a show on good food, though it would be much better eating it right?
In one of the episodes, they introduced a new segment at the end of the show whereby the 2 hosts would cook one recipe. This was quite a new twist to the show as the audience are so used to seeing the 2 host going around only eating. It was refreshing to see the 2 amateur hosts now attempt to cook.
I was pleasantly surprised by what they came up with as it was simple yet interesting. Infact I remember it till now. So I would say they made quite an impression as I actually made th dish myself the first opportunity I had after watching the show.
It was a simple fried chicken with a little twist on the condiments.
Simple ingredients :
1. 2 whole leg of chicken - light marinade of salt, pepper, light soy sauce and corn starch.
2. 5-6 cloves of garlic - chopped fine
3. 1 TBSP large red chilli - chopped fine
4. 1 cup of scallion - chopped
5. 1/2 cup Ginger chopped fine
6. Oil for frying
Simple Steps :
1. In a pan of hot oil, deep fry the whole leg of chicken. There is no flour or bread coating for the fried chicken. Just plain fried chicken with no think coatings. Deep fry till the chicken if cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
2. In a new pan, with 2 TBSP of oil, put in the chopped garlic, ginger and saute till fragrant. Add the red chillies and scallions. Add a pinch of salt with 2 dash of sesame oil. Scoop up and put on top of the fried chicken as garnishing.
2 simple steps but this adds a new taste to the plain fried chicken.

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Guns were not around in the days of the bible, but that isn't stopping one California assemblyman from making the assertion that firearms are "essential to living the way God intended."
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I dont think its being blamed on the members in any sense.
I can't speak for the SMF team or the Support team, but, I personally aim to share my knowledge of SMF and help people understand how to do various things with the software, not just do everything for someone. The only way someone will be able to get past the point of just being able to install SMF is by doing it. That is not to say that in cases that i won't assist in making a code change or similar -- because if you read my previous posts i have done such many many times in the last month and a half.
I think the idea of support is 'support' in literal definition, point someone in the right direction, maybe point out something they may not have seen, perhaps something that i know that they may not have. I find that generally if something is above another member's knowledge, providing examples is the best way to culture and teach these things. If they can't understand it, then yes i will gladly provide something they can use to achieve what they need, and provide information on what i have done to achieve this. I don't believe 'support' should be 'Do this for me' and i definitely dont think it should be 'i don't know how to do this, so do this for me so i don't have to'. The only person gaining from doing such is me, and it may solve a situation but in the end it doesn't help the user or his site out at all.
I think theres a point of balance there that should be maintained.
I think that makes some semblance of sense :P
i totally agree , but do you know how php scripts could be so intimidating for a newbie ? they don't even know where to start with this thing.. now i am ok with this or i simply give it to my php scripter.
the fact is that when someone start by downloading SMF and install it, he never thought one minute that he might have to go play in the core of the php files to fix a problem. Then he has to post : sorry i don't know zit about this stuff . How many peoples can fix their own OS, not many, let alone fixing a php script.
You guys can eat some php.ini 3 times a day and enjoy it, but for many, it is just a scary thing to start to play with. In my support forum , i also do the same thing as you do and explain the way to edit a file, and I always end up posting the whole thing after a while because half of them don't understand what I've said. some of them are 50 years old and don't want to start learning something so complicated. I am 53 by the way :)
I am 21 :P
I agree as well. Many of the core files of SMF still intimidate me! php.ini? forget it, lol.
My point was to say that i don't believe members are in the wrong, but sometimes just need a little help, and occasionally, to see something done, or to do it themselves, is the best way for them to learn something. Of course you do have those who just want things to work right, or a new function, or whatever the context is, but nevertheless you need to support both cases, and that is what i at least attempt to accomplish.
Rules ? and edicate ?
Hmm I thought it was all common sense stuff.
Don't post to see your words posted ( dont speak to hear your self talk).
Do a search first before asking for support issues.
Hmm and a unwritten rule........... no whinning.
And well be nice.
Youde think that would be easy enough LOL.
But our forums we have to spell out what nice means.
OK I think I broke my own rule number one here I listed.
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Jerry is right on the money. My 5 1/2 year old
battery is now starting with a slight delay, although I have kept it on a trickle charger for the better part of its life when the car is not driven for in excess of four days.
I will replace it with a douglas type battery this weekend and have the MAFS checked when I take the Z8 in on Nov 6th for the Performance package upgrade and the new 3.64 LSD.
Thanks Jerry.
Jerry is right on the money. My 5 1/2 year old
Same problem here!!! Mine is now nearly 4 years
old too (9/02 build date) and having battery issues. Goes completely dead without driving it for more than 3 days. Never has had this problem until recently. Dealer checked battery and says "nothing wrong" , even though the "eye" is black at all times (even when the trickle charger light says it is charged completely !!
Interesting thing here -- I have a battery tester. On my 1988 M6, the BMW battery is about 3 years old, and when testing it as a reference, the "eye is green" and it reads on the tester 13.2 volts with 135% capacity at rest (after discharging the surface charge).
On the Z8, the eye is black (never green anymore), and tests 13.2 volts with onl 97% capacity. The charging system checks out so no defects there (again, surface charge discharged before testing).
The battery tester info states that any battery lower than 80% is marginal and less than 60% needs replaced on a maximum 100% scale. Interesting that the M6 reads in excess of the 100% mark. If adjusted ( I have no idea whether I can convert this to the other scale) but that puts my battery at or below the replacement level capacity %. My car is still under warranty, but my dealer seems reluctant or incapable of diagnosing the issue -- so, I will most likely follow your lead and buy a replacement.
Any thoughts on a brand or should I stay with another OEM? I have heard Optima has an equivalent that is about half the weight and is smaller and makes more room for additional storage??
Same problem here!!! Mine is now nearly 4 years
Re: Help! Car won't start & it's not battery (I think)
Sorry to tell you this but I don't think that your problem is solved long term. I have had the same problem intermittently for at least a year. It has been in the shop twice before without a permanent fix. It is not the battery. Lights or nothing else works when you have a dead battery. I have left my Alpina at the dealership for the last 3 weeks. They occasionally experience the problem of no start and are able to get data that they say will help them find the solution. Pin 40 seems to be the area of focus currently. I hope that your problem does not repeat, but if it does, post and I will hopefully be able to give you the BMW solution to your problem.
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Re: Help! Car won't start & it's not battery (I think)
you're all right - it was the battery
Took my other car and went to buy a new Interstate battery. Installed it and the car started right up. Original battery still showing green eye, but obviously didn't have the juice left to turnover the car. Thanks for all your help!
MikeMike Metzger
2002 Z8 (silver/black)
2006 650 sport coupe (silver gray/chateau)
you're all right - it was the battery
AGREE- ITS THE BATTERY I had the same thing (m)
If you try to jump it from the jump terminal in the engine it will not work. You need to jump the car at the actual battery. However, your battery is so far gone that it will not recharge when you drive it. So if you need to go somewhere, like to the dealer for a new battery, be prepared to either have them install it right there or get jumped again. I just drove to the dealer and had them put it right in.
The batteries last about 4-5 years. Preventative maintenance I think everyone should do is replace the battery every 5 years and also every 3 years have the MAFS checked (mass air flow sensor (there are two)). There is no way for you to know how the MAFS are doing unless you have diagnostic tools- the easiest thing is to report to the dealer that the car feels down on power and you think its the MAFS- they get dirty a little too easily in my opinion. If you are under maintenance then they should be replaced free of charge to you. If not each one will cost aprox $350. Pricey- but when I got mine switched out it felt like a new car. They are critical to the performance of the engine.
So if you are going to the dealer for a battery, you might as well have the MAFS checked too.
Hope that helps. Happy motoring!
AGREE- ITS THE BATTERY I had the same thing (m)
Agree. Start with a jump start. I have an 01 with
a five year old battery and it works fine. I had the original battery replaced by the dealer three months after I bought the car becuase it was discharged by the phone wiring harness. When the harness was replaced the battery was replaced as well.
Although mine is five years old I have had no problems with it. It has never been discharged and I always use the battery tender when it sits for longer than a week.
Agree. Start with a jump start. I have an 01 with
Re: Help! Car won't start & it's not battery (I th
This is the battery. I had this for the last month or so. Got a new battery yesterday. Jump starting worked for me, after the donor car had run for a few minutes to charge the Z8 battery a little.
The headlight thing sounds strange.
Try the jump start before you call the tow truck.
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Help! Car won't start & it's not battery (I think)
Was going to put a new battery in this afternoon just for preventive purposes (car is 02 and had heard they only are good for around 4 years). Car will not start. Current battery "eye" shows green (according to manual this means it's charge and OK) - it has been on a BMW battery tender since I bought the car.
When I turn the key all interior lights come on and I can hear a click that may be the starter solenoid, but starter doesn't turn over. Also, right front headlight flashes once.
Thought it might be something to do with car's security system, so used key to lock/unlock doors (no change).
Thought maybe somehow the key had been deactivated, triggering vehicle immobilizer, so tried other key (no change). As it's 3 on Friday and my dealer is 60 miles away, any ideas on what the problem could be? Thanks for your help.
MikeMike Metzger
2002 Z8 (silver/black)
2006 650 sport coupe (silver gray/chateau)
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Hugh Pickens DOT Com writes: Tyler LeBlanc writes that Ottawa has a problem — a goose problem. Every summer the wandering waterfowl return to the beaches that line the Ottawa River leaving high concentrations of geese poop on beaches and in shallow water that can lead to outbreaks of infection in human populations, particularly children. In the past the city has tried a number of different methods of ridding their beaches of the pesky poopers, but this year, they are going high-tech. Steve Wambolt, the founder of Aerial Perspective, modified a drone with some flashing lights and speakers and took to the skies. "I took existing land-based anti-pest technology and put it on a helicopter," says Wambolt. "When I tested it at the beach a few days later it worked remarkably well." Using pre-recorded predatory calls from hawks, eagles, owls, ravens and even wolves, Wambolt stalks the beaches of Petrie Island in an attempt to scare the loitering geese away from the area for good. Wambolt likens geese to snowbirds — people who travel south each winter to avoid winter. "Say if you were driving to Florida each year and you always stop at the same restaurant for lunch. If one year you stopped and someone was in your face harassing you, you'd probably leave, and likely not return to that spot. That's basically what we're trying to do here. We don't want to hurt them, we just want them to move somewhere safer."


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Bette Midler and British singer Pixie Lott will star in helmer Peter Hewitt's "Sweet Baby Jesus," which will begin shooting this summer in Maryland and Ireland from a script by Steve Blair.
Set in the 1970s, hippies Mary — played by Lott, making her thesping bow — and Joe (yet to be cast) travel to the town of Bethlehem, Md., to visit Mary's mom for Christmas.
There, Mary reveals she is pregnant, but not by boyfriend Joe. The pair stay at Eleanor's (Midler) guesthouse for the holidays and soon the whole town is talking about a possible second coming.
London-based Intandem Films is handling international sales.
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Well, I think being a postcard set, the information is in the public domain? The only way would be to look in a copyright law book, or, to phone the Monastery and ask if its okay to use the info. And yes the information is all original; regarding the objectivity, not sure if its a matter of objectivity as that seems to be the message the Theotokos was giving to the nun Alexandra? Not sure, good points though.User:Angellight_888


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Los Angeles and New York City (January 12, 2012) — I AM PWD, a tri-union partnership to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the media, marked the end of its three-year campaign Wednesday, January 11 with a bi-coastal industry summit held via videoconference.
"Disability IS Diversity: Reflecting the True American Scene," an event that included casting directors, filmmakers and studio and union representatives at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles and at Baruch College in New York, focused on ways to increase the visibility of both actors and characters with disabilities in popular entertainment, as well as the employment of journalists with disabilities.
"As the number of disabled Americans continues to grow, the entertainment industry has a responsibility to accurately reflect the world in which we live," said Christine Bruno, I AM PWD campaign co-chair. "Our job as arts and entertainment professionals is to connect with the audience by telling authentic stories and depicting multidimensional, complex characters from America's rich and diverse landscape that reflect our shared humanity."
Diana Elizabeth Jordan, I AM PWD campaign co-chair stated, "We know that the entertainment and news media reflects back to us who we are, what we do, and whether or not we are truly a part of the American Scene — or are erased from it entirely and cease to exist. This campaign has made sure that people with disabilities will never be forgotten when discussing diversity and who we mean when we say the American Scene."
I AM PWD, which stands for Inclusion in the Arts and Media of People With Disabilities, was formed by the Performers With Disabilities Tri-Union Committee of Actors' Equity, AFTRA and SAG in response to the lack of representation on television and film of people with disabilities. Additionally, the campaign covers a dearth of stories that explore issues associated with disabilities.
In 2010, the American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau found that 12 percent (36.4 million people) of U.S. non-institutionalized citizens report living with an apparent disability. The three unions believe that this group — and all Americans — should be able to see their lives and concerns reflected onscreen, and that the media we consume should reflect the American Scene in all its variety.
At the event, a lively discussion focused on what was accomplished over the last three years and the work yet to be done. Keynote addresses were given by RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) in Los Angeles and in New York by Kathleen Martinez, assistant secretary of labor at the U.S Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy.
"When I became the assistant secretary at ODEP, one of the most important things to me was to elevate the discussion about the people with disabilities both in front of and behind the camera...and that's what I AM PWD has done," said Martinez.
Robert David Hall, who plays Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Albert Robbins on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Danny Woodburn, a veteran actor perhaps best known for his role as Mickey Abbott on Seinfeld, hosted. As actors with disabilities portraying characters with disabilities, Mitte, Hall and Woodburn exemplify the purpose of the I AM PWD campaign.
Also in attendance were the unions' leaders: Actors' Equity Association President Nick Wyman, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists National President Roberta Reardon and Screen Actors Guild National President Ken Howard.
"Our union was founded on the principle of representing the vast diversity of our membership in every aspect of their working lives," said Howard. "This campaign and the dedicated members and staff that have continued to insist on greater levels of inclusion, equal access and accurate portrayals are an extension of that principle."
"Our tri-union I AM PWD disability rights campaign has become an international Civil and Human Rights force for change," said Reardon. "From Brussels to Cape Town, from Australia to the United States, people with disabilities worldwide share the same desire to work without bias, to earn a decent wage, to be contributing members of society and to achieve their dreams. They want to perform on Broadway, report the news of the day, sing, dance, stage manage, host a late night show and appear on the silver screen."
"The mission and the mandate of I AM PWD is that everyone should be able to see themselves mirrored in media," said Wyman. "Kids will grow up seeing and hearing themselves in the media and know that they are not alone."
Although the tri-union campaign has drawn to an end, the unions will continue to push to increase visibility and opportunity for people with disabilities in the entertainment and news industries.
"The I AM PWD campaign leaves us with a roadmap for progress," said Dr. Olivia Raynor, director of the National Arts and Disabilities Center, Tarjan Center at University of California Los Angeles. "It calls on writers to utilize characters with disabilities to add interesting dimensions to storylines, as well as creating more opportunities for actors with disabilities to audition and be cast. This is what the campaign was all about. And now is the time to make it happen."
Representatives of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) were also on hand at the event in Los Angeles. ACTRA was the first international co-sponsor to endorse the I AM PWD campaign during the June 2010 FIA (Fédération Internationale des Acteurs) Executive Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. In support of the campaign, ACTRA has released two public service announcements about audition accessibility and diversity in the workplace.
I AM PWD is a global civil rights campaign seeking equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the entertainment and news media. I AM PWD was founded by members of Actors' Equity Association, AFTRA and Screen Actors Guild to bring media and public attention to the issues of media access, inclusion and accuracy for people with disabilities. You can visit I AM PWD online at IAMPWD.org.


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PEORIA, Ariz. - Throughout an unprecedented and unmatched 24-year Major League Baseball career, hard-throwing Roger "The Rocket" Clemens was selected to pitch in 11 MLB All-Star Games.
In just less than two weeks, in beautiful downtown San Diego, Clemens will have the opportunity to watch his third of four sons, Kacy Clemens, play in the most prestigious all-star event for high school seniors in the nation.
Kacy Clemens, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-handed pitcher and left-handed swinging first baseman who will start his senior year at Memorial High School in Houston in the fall, has been selected to play for the West Team at the 10th annual Perfect Game All-American Classic presented by Rawlings Aug. 12 at the Padres' PETCO Park.
Kacy Clemens was born in September, 1994, to Roger and Debbie Clemens when Roger was in his 11th MLB season, all with the Boston Red Sox. The Rocket had already made five All-Star Game appearances by the time Kacy was born, but six more were to follow; Kacy feels qualified to compare the PG All-American Classic to the MLB Midsummer Classic.
"We're out there and we're getting all that gear and, honestly, it's like the MLB All-Star Game but it's for high school," Kacy said Thursday morning from the Peoria Sports Complex while preparing to play for the Houston Banditos at the 17u Perfect Game World Series. "It's going to be an awesome experience; I can't wait."
Roger Clemens ranks as one of the greatest pitchers of all time. In his 24 seasons with the Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Houston Astros, he won 354 games (ninth all-time), recorded 4,672 strikeouts (third all-time) and won seven Cy Young Awards to go with those 11 All-Star appearances.
Kacy's oldest brother, Koby Clemens, is in his eighth minor league season playing at New Hampshire in the Toronto farm system in the Double-A Eastern League, so Roger is now watching a second son climb the baseball ladder (his second oldest, Kory, is a chef and his youngest, Kody, will be a sophomore at Memorial in the fall and is just getting started with PG) so he knows the drill.
Koby Clemens played in the 2004 PG/BA World Championship in Fort Myers, Fla., and the 17u PG World Series is Kacy's fourth PG event, including the 2011 PG Junior National Showcase, but the PG All-American Classic certainly raises the bar.
"I'm excited for all the boys (who were selected), not just Kacy," Roger said Thursday morning after watching the Banditos win for the second time in four pool-play games at the 17u PG World Series. "Kacy has worked extremely hard, and he's Kacy Clemens; he gets to be his own man just like my oldest one. I'm their dad and when they ask for a little advice I give it, but other than that I let them just go out there and try to fly and spread their wings and do their things."
Kacy is playing his first summer with head coach Ray DeLeon and the Houston Banditos. Kacy is joined on the Banditos' roster by fellow PG All-Americans right-hander Kohl Stewart (2013, St. Pius X HS, Texas) and outfielder Nicholas Banks (2013, Tomball HS, Texas), along with a lot of other top prospects.
The Banditos won the PG WWBA 2013 Grads or 17u National Championship in Marietta, Ga., a couple of weeks ago and entered this tournament as one of the top teams to beat.
"It's fun with these guys," Kacy said. "I'm really getting to know the guys well, and when we won the 17u
World Wood Bat, we kind of meshed there. We haven't played our best here yet, but we're trying to string some things together these next few days and try to make a run for it."
Kacy praised Houston Banditos founder DeLeon and the efforts he puts forth to make sure all of his players get the optimum exposure in front of college recruiters, coaches and MLB scouts.
"Everybody's dream here is to get to the next level and eventually the next level after that," Kacy said. "Ray has put together a great team and it's so much fun to play with these guys because we have so much talent. If we play well, it's fun to watch."
Kacy Clemens was putting on a eye-opening performance at the PG WWBA 17u National worthy of the all-tournament recognition he would eventually receive when he was summoned to the main tower at the East Cobb Baseball Complex and officially invited to the PG All-American Classic.
"The hair was standing up on the back of my neck, I was so excited," Kacy said. "It's awesome to be able to go out (to San Diego). It's the best high school players in the country and it's an honor to be asked to play. I'm just excited to get out there; it's going to be such a fun experience."
The Banditos won their first three games at the PG WWBA 17u National Championship, then lost their fourth pool-play game to Gatorball Baseball Academy, 2-1, a game in which Kacy pitched. That served as a wake-up call and the Banditos (11-1) won eight straight, including a victory over the Alabama Seminoles in the championship game.
All of the Clemens boys came of age in major league clubhouses, and Kacy fondly remembers following his dad around while carrying a small equipment bag or toting a bucket of balls for his dad. He said that Roger first demands excellence in the classroom, but also helps him in his pursuit of baseball excellence, if that's what he wants to pursue.
Roger offers support and instruction - some of it instructive criticism - but is never goes overboard.
"He never pushes me (into baseball)," Kacy said. "If I get sick of the game and I don't want to play, he wouldn't say, 'Get out there and go; I want you to play.' He'll just say, 'OK, get your work done in the classroom and be successful there."
Roger Clemens sounds like a proud father who is enjoying himself immensely as he watches his sons pursue their passion for baseball, a passion undoubtedly handed down from him.
"They love the game of baseball, as I did, and it's an awesome game and these are awesome events," he said. "You see a lot of really nice kids and really good baseball players that are chasing their dreams. It just tells you how strong the game is when there are events like (the ones) Perfect Game puts on. It's fun for me to come out and watch good baseball."
The 17u PG World Series has brought together 16 of the very best 17u teams from all corners of the country, and the competition and level of play has been first-rate. Dozens of college recruiters and scouts have shown up every day to watch more than 100 of the top prospects in the high school classes of 2013 and '14 show what they can do.
"There are so many scouts out here every single game and you never know who you're getting looked at by," Kacy said. "When you come out here you just have to play your game, and play the game hard and the right way. You play to the level of your competition, and if you're playing against a tough team (at the 17u PG World Series) you really have to play your best."
Kacy has not committed to a college yet, but said he's seriously considering TCU and Texas, the latter a place where Roger twice earned All-American honors. He is, however, also planning visits to Arkansas and the University of Miami.
For the rest of this week, Kacy, Roger and Debbie will sit back and enjoy the closing days of the 17u PG World Series. There was no Perfect Game when Roger was attending Spring Woods High School in Houston in the late 1970s before his glory years at the University of Texas.
On another scorcher of a morning in the Valley of the Sun, Roger Clemens was enjoying the experience.
"I think it's really neat. You'll not only follow the kids on Kacy's team forever because some of them might make it professionally, but the same thing goes for some of the other kids you'll see out here," he said. "It's great for the college coaches, and you'll see some of the professional scouts, too. It's just a really solid event."


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Roy Halladay leaves the game early feeling the heat, literally, as the Phils are burned by the Cubs, 6-1.
Roy Halladay leaves the game early thanks to literally feeling the heat in Chicago as the Phils are torched by the Cubs, 6-1.
The Cubs took the lead in the first as, with two men out, Aramis Ramirez hits a solo home run, his seventeenth home run of the year, giving the Cubs a 1-0 lead. The Cubs then added to their lead in the third as, with the bases loaded, via a single by Rodrigo Lopez, a walk by Kosuke Fukudome, sending Lopez on to second base, and a single by Stalin Castro, moving both runners up a base, and with nobody out, Ramirez hits a sacrifice fly, scoring Lopez, giving the Cubs a 2-0 lead, while sending Fukudome on to third base. The Cubs then took a 3-0 lead as Carlos Pena hits an RBI single, scoring Fukudome, while sending Castro to second base. The Phils got a run back in the fourth as Jimmy Rollins hits a lead-off home run, his ninth home run of the year. The Cubs got the run back in the sixth as, with one man on, and with nobody out, Darwin Barney hits an RBI double, knocking in Koyie Hill, who had earlier walked, then stole second base, giving the Cubs a 4-1 lead. The Cubs then added another run two batters later as, with a man on third, as Lopez moved Barney over with a sacrifice bunt, 3-4, for the inning's first out, Fukudome hits an RBI double of his own, scoring Barney. The Cubs then made it a 6-1 lead in the seventh as Pena hits a lead-off home run, his twentieth home run of the season, and the 250th home run of his career. That would be the final score as Carlos Marmol recorded a scoreless ninth.
Roy Halladay (11-4, 2.57) took the lost as he lasted only four innings plus one batter, as he was unable to handle the heat, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk, while striking out only one batter. Andrew Carpenter pitched two innings, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk. David Herndon pitched two innings, giving up a run on two hits, while he struck out two. Rodrigo Lopez (2-2, 2.55) got the win as he went six and two-thirds innings, giving up a run on five hits, while he struck out one. James Russell pitched a third of an inning, getting out the only man that he would face. Jeff Samardzija pitched a 1-2-3 inning, striking out a batter. Carlos Marmol pitched a scoreless inning, giving up two walks, while striking out two.
The Phils had just five hits in the ballgame, with John Mayberry, Jr. leading the team with two hits, a single and a double. Jimmy Rollins (Home Run, RBI), Michael Martinez (Single) and Carlos Ruiz (Single), had the other three Phils' hits.
The Phils (59-36, 1st East) will continue their series with the Cubs (39-58, 5th Central) with a night game tonight. The game will be played at Wrigley Field and will start at 8:05 pm EDT (7:05 pm CDT). The Phils will send to the mound Cliff Lee (9-6, 2.82), who is coming off a n0-decision against the Braves on July 9, as he went eight innings, giving up just one run on three hits and two walks, while striking out nine, in the Phils' 3-1 lost. He will once again be going after win number 10. The Cubs will counter with Matt Garza (4-7, 3.97), who is coming off a no-decision against the Marlins on July 14, as he went seven innings, giving up six hits and three walks, while striking out six, in the Cubs' 6-3 lost. He will be trying to give the Cubs the series win. The Phils will be out to even up the series.


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|2013-02-27, 10:01
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This chapter actually had a new manga feel to it. Kishi still knows how to write children and this reminds me how the Naruto used to feel like before it became this mesh.
Well, I'm happy to know that it wasn't just my imagination... story really has gone worse. This fresh chapter proves it.
|2013-02-27, 10:07
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to be honest, this flashback albeit important to sasuke because he uchiha and flashback is about senju and uchiha and their relations etc, it does nothing in terms of naruto. naruto is neither senju or uchiha, he is outside this world of quarrelling between clans.
i just want to know more about uzuamkis and where they were during the war times. since they already seemed to have a village and country established and didn't really seem to clash with uchiha or senju, where were they?
senju story means nothing if it doesn't relate back to a clan in present konoha. even if kishi says uzumaki is senju's sister clan, it was not the uzumakis who established konoha and fucked it up. naruto does not have to take responsibility for hashirama's failures but it looks like it is another long list of responsibilities naruto has to carry cause hashirama is from sister clan to uzumaki.
itachi, nagato, jiraiya, minato and now hashirama, all their failures naruto has to bear it.
|2013-02-27, 10:26
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I didn't really like this chapter: the humor felt very stilted and unnecessary at times (knowing Madara's bathroom habits is no more funny than Naruto checking for Armadillo penises and much of Hashirama's shtick felt forced (though I guess an argument can be made that he doesn't understand how to interact with non-Senjuu)), and the random meeting of Hashirama and Madara makes little to no sense (are we really supposed to believe that the Uchiha and Senjuu clans are living right next to each other?) and ultimately feels forced. And, of course, the pointlessness of Itama's existence (talk about a red shirt).
But, I also didn't dislike this chapter. It is important set-up for future events, and it clearly defines the characters and their personalities quite well. Sadly, everything they say and do is almost already known before it even happens, consequently the pacing drags making the dramatic moments less compelling (I continue to believe that Kishimoto wants us to root for Itama's death). This chapter could have used a better establishing opening (a page or so actually detailing the world) and a few less pages in the middle centered on Itama (who really didn't need to exist since the chapter starts with the burial of another Senjuu), and the father character needed some real dialogue. Still, the moment at the end with Madara felt very "real" and I certainly felt for the two characters. Some good stuff there.
In conclusion: I hate Itama. God do I hate Itama. What a worthless nonsensical character that took up too much space, did nothing of real importance, and all the while looking ugly, snotty and annoying. He deserved to die viciously, and I hope the Uchiha even destroyed his ashes so he could never return.
|2013-02-27, 10:45
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|2013-02-27, 11:03
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(Sadly, I expect that it will be confirmed that Tobirama invents Edo Tensei for just this reason.)
|2013-02-27, 11:22
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and why so much hate for Itama,i don't think he was ugly in particular but even if we consider it, he was the character who is around the main character who's death causes grief to the main character, if you think that way then Nagato's parents face wasn't even shown properly, but their murder had great impact on him, it was because of this that Nagato came to realize the bad and dirty things Konoha did which was a great part of Nagato
and why are people so bored with this chapter,this chapter is the foundation of Madara and Hashirama after how much godly they have been shown, when there is a chapter dedicated to action then everyone complains that the story is not progressing, when there is a flashback required to build up the character then everyone says it's boring and there is no action,
then do you think that it would have been better if we had no flashback of Nagato, no flashback of Itachi and Hashirama just answering sasuke in one line!?
i don't think so.
|2013-02-27, 11:46
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But, I'll limit my posting of his pointlessness starting...now.
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|2013-02-27, 11:51
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|2013-02-27, 12:15
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Well this wasn't an exciting chapter by any means. I do appreciate the backstory which shows what a hard childhood Hashirama and Madara had. They like all adults were children once and their rivalry and apparent friendship goes back to childhood like Naruto and Sasuke. The fact that they had other siblings than the ones we were introduced to who had untimely deaths is meant to show us how rough life was for Ninja in their era and how necessary alliances like the one that formed Leaf Village were.
I hope Kishomoto does not drag this out over 10 or so chapters. I do think Sasuke's talk with the Hokage is important but don't over do it with the backstory. It would be especially lame if Sasuke hears all this and was like "Hmmmm, yeah I'm still going to seek revenge on the village." Maybe he will do that anyway but hopefully these revelations will effect his conscience.
|2013-02-27, 12:33
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yes there wasn't a lot excitement or thrill in the flashback, may be because we have always seen and heard stories of these characters and haven't seen them active or in actual movement , even these are the events the Hashirama is telling to sasuke, that is why most are not feeling the excitement, but i don't feel like it was a wastage or anything, because i'd like to see the answers Hashirama gives are based on what
|2013-02-27, 15:31
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Aw its not so bad... Just try and pretend that you're learning about the backstory of the Uzumaki clan instead. You know that would make all the difference in the world, I bet a chapter identical to this but about them could be shown, and you guys would love it.
|2013-02-27, 15:38
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I like my stone hearted, cold blooded villains dammmit! don't need everyone to be a goody-goody.
|2013-02-27, 15:42
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Why is everyone complaining about this chapter??? This is easily the most important back stories of the series being told that will explain why the world is the way it is, and will explain the conflict between hashirama and madara, and will effect sasukes decision...basically setting up how the manga will end.
But this is stuff you already know right?
You knew Madara and Hashirama met as kids right?
You knew they had the same ideals before the truce was ever made right?
You knew Hashirama had another brother and madara had 3 other brothers right?
You know how they fell out and shaped the current world as it is right?
Oh you don't? Then shut up and keep reading.
|2013-02-27, 15:46
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|2013-02-27, 15:51
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We knew they had GUTS and the truce was made on ninja blood and glory of MEN, not "childhood dreams" in "random child murder land".
We didn't and we were better off. What exactly do you know more about he's character now? that he cries near rivers?
We knew they were fighting for their clans. Now we know they were fighting for their inner emo of peace.
Keep reading? I'm actually considering if I'm not better of skipping it.
The entire chapter was negative characterization and world building for me. I'm sure some people liked it and good for them, but this is a little too far off from the the story I wanted to read.
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Thanks for the update, Rex.
Going through this forum I see a reoccuring trend, and that is the fact that Jets fans have given up on the season and hope for change, whether it's at QB, GM, the Coach or all of em. It seems most fans would rather we lose our remaining games and get a higher draft pick. As fans, whose real life and day-to-day activities remain unchanged by a W or L by the Jets on Sunday, its understandable that we want change by getting that higher draft pick or new GM or QB.
BUT that's the problem, we're only fans. Rex, Tanny, Sanchez, and the rest of Jets organization are effected by the W or L and right now, with a shot to get into the playoffs, most fans are throwing their hands up and saying they're done for this year, but the players and staff are working their tails off to get into the playoffs because they're competitors. That to me says a lot about Rex and the coach staff, that even though theres a long shot of the Jets making it, Rex has his players working and playing hard. These guys aren't rolling over like a lot of teams would do after an underwhelming season where you lost your 2 best players.
So while most fans are washing their hands of this season, Rex is putting in Sanchez because he has the most playoff experience and "gives them the best chance to win". Rex and the Jets aren't giving up on the season, and that speaks volumes to me.
Thanks for the update, Rex.
Any business would gladly sacrifice profits this year for long term stability and increasing profits in years to come. Football should be no different.
Mixing in another analogy, getting into the playoffs by some miracle of both the Steelers and Bengals going 1-2 and the Jets 3-0 does not erase the rotting foundation upon which the Jets are built.
Just proved my point about the difference between fans and the team. As competitors they're not going to lie down and lose like most of you want. Jets fans are a pathetic bunch to not understand how much these guys want to win.
Does that excuse the FO and coaching for everything no. And no one's saying that but don't expect them to lie down just so fans can see the changes they want. The players and coaches are only concerned with winning.
and tell us exactly what teams we`ve beaten this year REX that are going to make the playoffs this year. I always want these guys to WIN but we need a better group of guys.
I'm happy that the players and coaching staff are still competing and trying to win every game. I expect them to. But that doesn't change the fact that many of them are grossly incompetent and will only contribute to future failures if they remain in their positions.
There is a chance for us to make the playoffs I think any fan that looks at the schedule can see the possibility BUT ... and here is the but why would we want to make the playoffs with such a poorly skilled offense?
In what world does that make sense? You're a businessman, why don't you quit your job so I can take it? Don't worry, it's going to provide long term stability to the company you no longer work for.
Sanchez does not give this team "the best chance to win". Of the QBs on the roster, McElroy does. This team is built to ground and pound (as we've been told ad naseum) and to not turn the ball over. Turning the ball over is Mark Sanchez's trademark. Not turning the ball over is really the only thing McElroy has down pat. It was the theme of his entire college career, smart decisions, no turnovers. Really what he is, is a (hopefully) less fragile Chad Pennington. If they really wanted to win, they'd put in the guy who knows how to handle pressure. The guy who led his team to a National Championship. Not a Buttfumble.


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Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. You backed me up about the pp-2000 and I apologize but I cannot support you on this journey you have set forth for yourself. Whenever I see an MP7 I must kill it with garlic and holy water.
I feel betrayed! *dramatically falls on ground and starts crying*
it is definetly one of the best weapons for close quarters but i kinda like the M1014 with buckshot. it has a good mixture of range power and ammo.


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|2013-07-21, 01:35
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If I wanted a tablet primarily for fansubs and Crunchyroll...
I've wanted to get a tablet for sometime, but they are pricey. iPads seem like the way to go, but Apple is evil with how they price things. I was set on getting an iPad. I mostly want a tablet for playing fansubs and streaming content from Crunchyroll. I realized though, that I don't need a tablet with the best app store, nor do I really need an iOS gaming platform. Those things would be nice, but all I really care about is watching anime on a tablet.
Is there a great alternative to the iPad that will meet my need (playing anime videos)? Great screen like the newest iPads and good and stable OS are two things I'd like in the iPad alternative. And of course, something that runs the Crunchyroll app without a problem and something that can run HD videos (up to 1080p) as smooth as can be.
Would the Microsoft Surface be good enough for these things? Or is there an Android tablet that will take care of my needs from a tablet?
|2013-07-21, 09:12
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The good news for you is that your demands list is fairly small. While I don't know about the 1080p video part for non-iOS devices, iOS, Android, or Surface should be able to accommodate what you want to do. The question then becomes what other features you need or want, and what your price point is. As an example of compromises, the Ainol Novo 9 Spark looks really nice (like an iPad, hmm...) and has a really nice screen, but it lacks Bluetooth. Another Ainol tablet has a battery life of around six or seven hours, which is on the lower side for a tablet. Ainol is a small player in Android tablets, but the point is, be careful when going over the specifications. ZDNet has a small list that might be a nice starting point.
I'd advise against the Surface at this point. Even though it has Microsoft behind it, it's doing rather poorly at this moment. The screen isn't bad... unless you compare it to the tablets with high pixel density. It won't be receiving the same attention and support that iOS and Android devices are receiving.
I'm firmly entrenched in the Apple ecosystem, so it's what I know best. Regarding pricing, Apple sells refurbished models and gives them the exact same warranty as if they were new. The iPad 3 should be capable of doing everything that you want, and with the iPad 5 likely to be released this autumn, the cost of iPad 3's should be further driven down (and of course, iPad 4's). However, it's a bit harder to get video onto the iPads. If you avoid jailbreaking, you'll probably end up remuxing or re-encoding episodes. That's a headache that you don't have to deal with on Android.
|2013-07-21, 13:25
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I just tried the Crunchyroll app on my Google Nexus 7 (Android). No lag, smooth animation, screen is probably as good as can be. 1080p might be a bit much, but it handles 720p (though doesn't have an external port for it.)The Nexus is also one of the best in its budget class (around 210e) and I'm very happy with it when it comes to reading and music as well. I'd suggest looking into it.
|2013-07-21, 21:35
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Is the screen on the Nexus big enough for watching anime? Especially with the subtitles, is the screen big enough to see things well and read the subtitles fine? Also, is it simple to get fansubs running on a Nexus? How will a Nexus handle 1080p video? Will it just downscale it?
|2013-07-22, 01:01
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Pretentious moe scholar
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Crunchyroll is easy. It has apps for iOS and Android, and I suspect performance is fine unless you stray into the really bargain bin models (for 720P at least*). On Windows tablets you can load the site via the modern UI version of IE10 but I'm not sure how good performance is since you are running the full flash site just like on a desktop PC.
*Note that quite a few tablets don't have screens that would take advantage of greater than 720P. Also, outside theatrical features a lot of 1080P anime is actually upscaled from 720P.
Fansubs are harder, because a lot of fansubs use bleeding edge subtitling formats and 10 bit encoding, which aren't exactly well supported on most tablets.
iOS: HD Player for iOS will handle 10 bit video. Not sure about 1080P + 10 bit. As of late 2012, it would crash during some particularly complex subtitling sequences (ie. OP/ED, complex signage) - not sure if that's still the case or not. However, only the fastest iOS devices can really handle it - it's been established that the iPhone 4S will drop frames, so the iPad 3 (which uses a derivative of the 4S CPU) probably will too. iPad 4 is probably fine since the iPhone 5 is. iPad Mini won't be fast enough.
(Note: unlike most Android and Windows tablets, iPads are not widescreen. Great for reading articles and such, not so great for video.)
Android: I am unaware of any solutions capable of dealing with 10 bit encodes and advanced subtitling on this platform.
"Modern" UI apps for Windows RT/8: This doesn't even have VLC yet so I'd be surprised if there's anything that can handle 10 bit on it . And no, it's not as simple as hoping someone ports the Combined Community Codec Pack to modern UI... modern UI apps don't have access to all the same APIs traditional desktop apps do, some of which CCCP relies on. Porting over all the necessary backend would be tough.
Desktop apps for Windows 8: Of course, if you're willing to put up with an interface that was never designed for touch, you can run CCCP on the desktop of a x86 Windows 8 tablet. Note that Microsoft Surface runs Windows RT and not X86 Windows 8, so it's out. Surface Pro is fine but very expensive because it's priced and specced to compare with 11 inch Macbook Air, not the iPad. And hence ships with a potent Core i5 CPU which drains battery rather quickly!
Cheap X86 Windows tablets tend to run Intel's Atom Z2760 GPU, which gets similar but slightly lower geekbench scores to my AMD E-350 powered Thinkpad X120E. The X120E plays 720P fansubs, even complex ones, just fine. 1080P with 10 bit is hit and miss though. Also, Intel's next gen Atom chip later this year may have higher performance than the Z2760. Note, however, that Z7260 tablets tend to be priced to compete with the full size iPad, not the Nexus 7 and other cheap androids. Nice variety of sizes though, everything from 8 to 11.6 inches is covered.
The other possibility, of course, is to reencode your subs as appropriate for your tablet. That takes time and effort though.
|2013-07-22, 03:06
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Right now, only Crunchyroll seems to be an alternative on the Nexus. Unless I'm doing something wrong.
|2013-07-22, 03:39
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Pretentious moe scholar
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Location: Vancouver, Canada
Age: 31
Aren't most .avi fansubs hardsubbed? I wouldn't expect any issues with those. Or are you trying to load an external sub file?
MKVs are not all encoded equal (neither are .avis, actually...) and performance can be dramatically different between files for various reasons - 8 bit v 10 bit encoding being a famous one. The way subs are handled varies too. Often, sub styling will get discarded. Perhaps trivial for dialogue subs, but some fansubs style sign subs to blend in with the scene better.
I'll also note that rumour has the Nexus 7 being replaced by a new model soon, which should including a faster CPU than the Nexus 7's aging nVidia Tegra 3 chip.
|2013-07-22, 08:12
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^Weirdly, the hardsubbed .avi file just plain doesn't work. The app loads it, then plops back to the library. I haven't investigated further, though, because I don't plan to use it for anime anyway.
As for the MKV, I think I tried both 8 and 10, with different sub styling, with the same result.
|2013-07-22, 10:36
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I know that MX Player is supposed to be one of the best Android media players, but are the results any different using the VLC for Android beta?
|2013-07-22, 14:47
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Lol. Okay, so I want a tablet primarily for Crunchyroll. Forget about trying to run fansubs on them. XD
So with the Android Crunchyroll app, the Nexus 7 runs 720p videos great?
What were people's concern with Google Chrome and privacy? It is no big deal to most people, right? It is just that google chrome pinpoints your location on google maps or something? I'm not sure I'm remembering it right. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? When Chrome first came out, some people were upset about something about it and it involves privacy.
|2013-07-22, 15:05
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|2013-07-22, 17:58
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What do you like to use on your Nexus and PC?
Edit: iPads don't do widescreen video well, but iPad minis have widescreens, right? So they could do widescreen video perfectly, correct? Also, does anyone know how well iPad minis play 720p videos from Crunchyroll? I think I'm gonna pick between a Nexus 7 or an iPad mini. While the best app store and iOS gaming aren't my top priorities for picking a tablet, they sure are sweet extras. I can get a 32 GB Nexus 7 off of Amazon for $190 and a 16 GB iPad mini for $340.
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|2013-07-22, 21:36
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How is Android gaming vs. iOS gaming for iPads? Is iOS gaming much better, or not that much better?
If I got a 16 GB iPad mini, it might be okay for game storage (or might not), but I realized I'd check out e-magazines, and 16 GB is too little for games and e-magazines. I don't think I'd want to shell out the extra for a 32 GB iPad mini.
Is the support for e-magazines pretty good for Android tablets?
|2013-07-23, 02:02
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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A quick note regarding Crunchyroll: I'm assuming you're using wi-fi rather than cellular since the base N7 and mini don't have cellular data (note: that also means they don't get GPS, the cellular units have GPS). Bare in mind that Crunchyroll actually does burn data rather fast (episodes are usually about 150MB for 480P, 330MB for 720P, and 550MB for 1080P). If you're planning to use it with public wi-fi, you might need to check that the network allows and supports such usage.
(Fansubs can be even larger sometimes but at least you can load them up at home,)
All iPads are 4:3 including the Mini. That said, because the mini's screen is so large for a mini tablet (7.85 inches), that it provides a larger 16:9 picture than the Nexus 7's 7 inch, 16:10 screen. Less resolution though (1024X768 v. 1280x800).
Games: I don't keep close track of tablet games, though I have noticed the iPad seems to get more ports of PC titles. Bastion, Knights of the Old Republic and XCom: Enemy Unknown all have iPad versions but no Android version. Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition has been released on iOS while the Android version is delayed... though the iOS version has been pulled for the moment for legal reasons (which also affect the Android version). Spiderweb Software's stuff is available on both platforms.
I don't know if you have an interest in visual novels like Ever 17 or Fate/Stay Night, but many PC VNs can be converted into Android VNs using converter software and VNDS for Android. There's been talk of porting this to jailbroken iOS devices but not stock ones, and it's not out yet. THere are English patches for the iOS releases of Steins;Gate and Chaos;Head and they work even without jailbreaking, apparently.
I understand Android has a pretty good emulation scene though I think that would be a bigger deal if you were thinking of getting something like an Xperia Play, not a tablet.
Manga Reading is another scenario in which I see the iPad as a better choice due to the 4:3 form factor - better for use in portrait mode, which is preferred for reading.
Apple unfortunately gouges when it comes to pricing for storage upgrades (not that the Nexus 7 is great, unlike many Android tablets you can't expand it with an SD card).
Also, just to note: both the Nexus 7 and iPad Mini are fairly late in their product cycle right now. The Nexus 7 is due to be replaced soon with a unit that's supposed to have a much faster CPU and 1920X1200 screen. Though it's also rumoured that it'll cost $230 at launch rather than $200.
It's less clear what the iPad Mini's refresh will bring, but I would expect a CPU upgrade - and if it gets an iPhone 5 class part, I could see it being useful for you because it would get some fansub playing ability. Though I wouldn't expect to see faster than iPhone 5 performance - Apple seems to be positioning the mini as a low end alternative to the regular iPad, so the newer, faster chip will likely be limited to the iPhone and full iPad. Also, the rumour is that the next version (probably due this fall) will still be 1024X768, with a 2048X1536 retina version to come some time in the future (I wonder if they'll give the Retina version a better CPU... and how they'll price it if they do!).
|2013-07-23, 19:10
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I think I've given up trying to do fansubs on a tablet. I'm probably going to get the new Nexus 7 due out very soon, even though iPads have better app support and game support. The Nexus 7 is better than an iPad mini in some other ways.
However, you say it would be better to read manga on an iPad mini. A tablet might get me to read manga more. Is a Nexus 7 still adequate for reading manga, despite an iPad being superior for that, or would I just be better off reading manga on a PC? Is it still enjoyable on a Nexus 7?
|2013-07-23, 19:26
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I read manga on my 7 inch Kobo Vox. It's a crappy tablet (heavy, thick, slow) with a good screen (only 1024x600 resolution, but the quality is great).
It's a good size to read manga.
If you use android, get perfect viewer, it's one of the best for reading manga.
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Grundy County Public Health joins the Iowa Department of Public Health and the CDC in urging an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older as the best way to protect against influenza. By getting a yearly flu vaccine, you can protect yourself from illness, and protect those around you. Residents of Grundy County should get vaccinated as soon vaccine is available in their community. Grundy County Public Health has flu vaccine for Medicare eligible persons and vaccine and mist for a fee for anyone 6 months to adult. We also have vaccine and mist for children 6 months through age 18 who are on Medicaid or who are uninsured or under insured.
"The best way to protect yourself and your family is to receive an annual influenza vaccination," said Nancy Haren, RN, Public Health Manager at Grundy County Public Health. There are several strains of the influenza virus circulating in Iowa already this fall and all are covered by the current vaccine.
Influenza is a respiratory illness that most often causes fever, headache, extreme tiredness, coughing, sore throat and a runny or stuffy nose. Occasionally, nausea and diarrhea can accompany the respiratory symptoms. The flu virus is spread when people who are ill cough or sneeze without covering their mouths and noses, sending tiny droplets of saliva into the air for others to breathe in and get sick. A person can also get the flu by touching a surface or object (such as a door handle) that has been touched by someone with the flu (who coughed into their hand), and then touching their own mouth, eyes or nose.
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I have this CRC throttle body & air-intake cleaner can it be used to clean off the surface of a flywheel?
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throttle body cleaner?
Started by 1-3-2-4 , Aug 06 2011 12:00 PM
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Posted 06 August 2011 - 12:00 PM
Posted 08 August 2011 - 11:52 AM
It would probably cut the grease pretty well but it will leave a residue. You need something that dries without an oil film left behind. Brake cleaner works best.
Posted 08 August 2011 - 12:03 PM
Since I got a little paranoid I went ahead and washed it in soap and water really well.. Just sitting in the box now I wont install it until Monday or Tuesday.
Posted 13 August 2011 - 06:14 AM
Soap sometimes will leave a residue. I would rinse it off with some 99% rubbing alcohol or brake cleaner or something that evaporates and leaves no residue. You should probably be fine, but I always rinse everything that might be picky to residues off in alcohol to make sure there is no residue. Let us know how it goes!
Posted 13 August 2011 - 08:57 AM
I have to go to the auto store today to get a 18 in long extension so I will be picking up some brake cleaner anyways.
Posted 25 August 2011 - 08:39 AM
brake cleaner does work best for sure. If you do use something else, ie- carb cleaner, soap'n'water...that's fine, but wipe it down with rubbing alcohol after to remove any residue. it's cheap, and works good
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Students at the Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College soon will have much more room - 2,820 square feet to be exact - to study, socialize and have a quick bite to eat thanks to a long-time dream coming to fruition.
Dr. Lana Carter, dean of the Fremont Campus of Pueblo Community College, said the dream is Project 2 of the "Going For the Gold" campaign designed to make better use of campus space to accommodate growing enrollment.
Officials, students and donors broke ground Tuesday for a student commons that will be constructed on the east end of the campus, attached to the school's main corridor. The area will include vending machines, a food preparation area with kitchen appliances, and storage closets for tables, chairs and other equipment.
The $798,000 project is expected to be completed in late December and available for the spring 2015 semester.
In addition to being used for student clubs, functions and as a gathering place, the commons will be available for community events.
Associated Student Government President and PCC automotive student Kevin Martinez said the ASG saw a need for a place for students to relax before or after classes and a place to talk with others somewhere other than the hallways.
"This will give us a place where we can go and sit down, relax a little bit and unwind from the daily hassles of school life," he said during Tuesday's groundbreaking event. "(It's also) a great place for us students to build community and get to know each other and the teachers here. It's a great opportunity to better ourselves as a community and a college."
In the mid-1980s, Carter said the community recognized the need to have a college experience, college classes and hopefully, a college campus.
"That is where the unprecedented fundraising and community support began," she said. "This initiative resulted in the completion of this campus in August 2001."
Project 1 was a $200,000 project that included renovation of classrooms and reconfiguration of the Darryl Biggerstaff Learning Center which was completed in fall 2013.
Marv Bradley was on the original "Rainmakers" committeee that led the charge for construction of the campus and the "Gold Diggers" committee that helped raise funds for Projects 1 and 2.
"I think this is fantastic," he said after Tuesday's groundbreaking event. "It was hard work and it took longer than expected, but it all came together."
PCC President Patty Erjavec recognized students for their efforts to help garner funds for the project.
"Our community certainly has been very generous and has funded not only the building that we have, but the additions," she said. "Our students stepped up ... and they imposed a fee upon themselves that helped finish off this project."
A fee increase of $6.25 per credit hour, up to a maximum of 12 credits, was approved by students in February 2013 for four years, beginning in the 2013 fall semester.
About $626,000 of Phase 2 is being provided by community donations and commitments. PCC will use reserves to pick up the portion of students' fees that will be collected over the next three years, and those fees then will be reimbursed to the college.


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In England, it's the first annual Green Office Week, a project speared by office supply company Avery. I don't know why it's not Green Office Week in the United States, too, but Avery's UK site has some helpful hints if you want to make your workplace a little more eco-friendly.
It's one thing to be green at home, but most of us spend a lot of time—and probably use more paper and energy—at work. I definitely have some guilt working at a magazine, though we have tried to cut down on our use of paper here at U.S. Catholic by doing more on our computers.
If you work at a religious organization like me, you also may feel that God is calling you to care for creation as you do God's work. That's how these Episcopal nuns feel. Read about and be inspired by their efforts to live green—building a new convent, getting rid of their van and signing up for Zip Car, and gardening and eating vegan, all in the middle of New York City.


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well, I am new to this site as well as to creating an online website. Now, I have acquired a website from webhostinghub.com and gone through the entire activation process.
Now I want to upload my .jpg and .htm files onto the website. I am using "FileZilla" to upload my files. Once it is connected to the website, I upload my .htm files into the "public_html" folder. That works as well, but now the files are "saved" under "ftp://(WebsiteName).com/public_html/". The problem is, I can only view those files by using my username and password, but I want to implement them into the website so that anyone can see them.
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CowboyNeal Looks Back at the SCO-Linux Trials 157
The Beginning, or, We Sure Do Miss Ransom Love Around Here
Back in January of 2003, SCO announced that Unix SYSV code had been misappropriated into Linux. They didn't say much more than this, saying that they would only reveal the code in question to the court, and that it was a secret. Given the nature of Linux, this set off the BS-meters of nearly anyone with a clue, including the Linux kernel developers, not the least of which being Linus himself. In March of that year, SCO announced that they owned the copyrights to Unix, and that they were suing IBM for a billion dollars, for leaking SCO trade secrets into Linux. When people who had a clue thought about the case for more than a few minutes, they remembered back to the USL v. BSDi case that had been settled a decade prior, and figured SCO was full of it. Unfortunately, instead of SCO's announcement being taken as the ramblings of a crazy CEO desperate to increase the value of his flagging company, it went ahead. The worst part, is that at least for the short term, it worked. SCO's stock price shot from under $2/share to over $20/share in six months.
Around this time, a new champion would arise. A new website, Groklaw, run by paralegal Pamela Jones began blogging daily coverage of SCO v. IBM. While Groklaw was originally intended as a way for PJ to practice blogging, it soon grew into the front lines of the PR war against SCO, a war which they were losing badly.
This is where the case should have been thrown out, and everyone gone out for beers and had a good laugh, but that didn't happen. However, a new challenger would appear. In August of 2003, Red Hat sued SCO to try and put an end to this mess. While this was a valiant effort on Red Hat's part, ultimately a judge would stay the case pending the outcome of SCO v. IBM. Those hard-earned beers would have to wait.
At this point, SCO's claims were sounding dubious at best, so they showed off two samples of alleged copied code at a reseller show later that month. However, the code in question was shown to be part of BSD, and previously released under the BSD license. In spite of this, SCO decided that to save face, they should waste everyone's time with continuing their warpath of litigation.
SCO v. Everyone
Since the suit against IBM was going so well, The SCO Group came up with the brilliant strategy of "sue all the things!" and proceeded to do just that. In lieu of having their own product that people actually liked and used, they figured they could just sue their way to profitability.
One of SCO's key claims was that they owned the copyrights to Unix, due to some purchases they'd made from Novell. Novell, however, didn't take this sitting down and respectfully disagreed. For butting in on SCO's new business model, Novell was served with a lawsuit in January of 2004. 2004 was the year that SCO decided to sue everyone they looked at. AutoZone, who had recently switched from using SCO OpenServer to Linux, got sued for doing so. DaimlerChrysler was just walking down the opposite side of the street and accidentally made eye contact with SCO, and they got sued as well.
While also suing everyone in sight, SCO also announced that they would not sue their own customers, so for the price of a SCO license, a company could exclude themselves from possible litigation. A few companies actually bought into the madness, but for the most part, the world collectively rolled its eyes at SCO, meaning that SCO would have to soldier on with their lawsuit-based business strategy, or face the wrath of their shareholders.
Novell Jams SCO's Gears
A few years went past while the SCO v. IBM case was still in the discovery phase, with SCO not wanting to reveal the code they were suing over, without seeing sources from IBM first, and IBM not wanting to give SCO any source without first being told what code was in question. This provided time for the Novell case to advance, albeit also slowly. By 2007, Novell was awarded several summary judgements, and several of SCO's claims were denied. By 2008, Novell had been awarded over $3 million as a result of the case. Just under half of that amount would be appealed by SCO, and temporarily reversed for a couple of more years. The main outcome here, however, was that Novell was ruled as the owner of the Unix copyrights.
The SCO legal juggernaut, however, would not, nay, could not be stopped. Despite not owning the Unix copyrights they contended they were the owners of "control rights" to derivatives of SYSV, and for the period during the appeals to SCO v. Novell, they were still able to claim potential ownership of the Unix copyrights in court as well. When they finally lost the appeals, they were forced to fall back to their claims of control rights, which is where they still stand today.
Being faced with having to pay out to Novell, SCO finally received its first nail in its coffin. Following the Novell ruling, SCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and SCO v. IBM was stayed until SCO could emerge from Chapter 11 and continue the case. Shortly thereafter, SCO's stock price fell to under $0.50/share and they were de-listed from NASDAQ.
The End of SCO, but not of SCO v. IBM
So that's where we are today. Once the Chapter 7 filing is finalized by a judge, SCO will cease to be as a corporate entity, however they are proposing that SCO v. IBM be allowed to continue, not for sheer entertainment value, but rather so that they don't risk the wrath of their shareholders.
Nine years on, it's difficult to say who the real winners are. It's definitely not The SCO Group themselves, since they've gone under. It's also probably not SCO's lawyers, since their chances for being paid are greatly diminished since SCO's short-lived high times in 2003. IBM stands poised to win the case should it go forward, however their legal expenditures at this point are so large they could only be fielded by the likes of IBM. Novell, despite having already won, may not ever get paid all that it's owed. Linux users will most likely eventually emerge as not having to pay SCO a dime, which while is nice to have reaffirmed, is where they were back in 2003 to begin with. Another side effect of the courts rulings, was the reaffirmation of USL v. BSDi, which means that FreeBSD users are definitely safe from licensing fees and litigation.
While I've given an overview of the SCO-Linux litigations here, I've surely missed many of the bumps in the road. I only briefly touched on the PR war SCO fought against Groklaw, and many of the other insanities brought on by this case. With SCO v. IBM still possibly lunging ahead in a stupor, it may be too early to finally enjoy those aforementioned hard-earned beers, but it's still safe to chill them with the ice off SCO's corpse.


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US Department of Labor provides grant increment to assist recovery efforts in New York following Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
WASHINGTON‒ The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $5 million National Emergency Grant incremental award that will fund temporary jobs to assist with continuing cleanup and recovery efforts in New York in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011.
"While the communities of eastern New York have steadily worked to recover from and cleanup the widespread flooding and wind damage from these 2011 storms, the job is not yet done," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "The additional funds announced today reflect the federal government's continued commitment to supporting these communities."
On Aug. 31, 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared 28 New York counties impacted by Hurricane Irene eligible for FEMA's Public Assistance Program: Albany, Bronx, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, Washington and Westchester. The declaration subsequently was amended to include Franklin, Hamilton and Herkimer.
On Sept. 13, 2011, another FEMA declaration was issued for 14 New York counties impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Orange, Otsego, Schenectady, Schoharie, Tioga, Tompkins and Ulster. More information on designated disaster areas in New York is available from FEMA at http://www.fema.gov/news/eventcounties.fema?id=15533 and http://www.fema.gov/news/eventcounties.fema?id=15732.
A National Emergency Grant was awarded by the Labor Department to the New York State Department of Labor on Sept. 16, 2011, for up to $16,186,108, with $5,395,369 released initially. Today's increment brings the total amount awarded to date to $10,395,369. Additional funding up to the amount approved will be made available as the state demonstrates a continued need for assistance.
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The Oregon Employment Department has released its October unemployment figures that show Hood River County has not only one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, but its lowest rate in over five years.
The county's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5.8 percent for the months of September and October mark the first time since August 2008 unemployment has gone below 6 percent. October's numbers put Hood River as the county with the second-lowest unemployment rate in the state, just a tenth of a point above Benton County's 5.7 percent seasonally adjusted rate. Without seasonal adjustments, Hood River County's unemployment falls to 4.6 percent — the lowest unemployment rate by half a point.
"In the case of Hood River, man, your unemployment rate was pretty low," said Damon Runberg, Central Oregon regional economist for the Oregon Employment Department. "It's really great to see that."
The adjusted unemployment rate for the state of Oregon is 7.7 percent, which is slightly higher than the national average of 7.3 percent. However, Runberg noted that unemployment rates may actually be even lower than what is listed. He explained that unemployment rates are calculated by analyzing the results of phone surveys and October's survey was conducted during one of the weeks of the federal government shutdown. Runberg said numerous "non-essential" federal government employees who were furloughed during the shutdown identified themselves as unemployed, which inflated rates for that month.
Hood River's unemployment rate hasn't changed since September, but is down almost a whole point from October 2012's rate of 6.7 percent. During the recession, Runberg said the county's unemployment peaked and held at 8.4 percent for the majority of 2010.
Despite the positive growth, Hood River County isn't adding jobs as quickly as other counties, but Runberg says the "big job gains" are coming from counties that also lost a lot more jobs during the economic meltdown of the late 2000s.
Hood River County's slower rate of growth stems in part from the fact industries that were hit hard in the recession, construction in particular, don't have as large of a presence in Hood River as they do in other counties around the state, according to Runberg. He said the county is thriving due to "really high ag employment" and called the tourism and hospitality sector "the big winner" of the county economy, which added 110 jobs since October 2012. Surprisingly, the transportation, warehouse, and utilities sector grew from 200 to 250 jobs over the past year — a statistic Runberg called "astronomical." Another promising sign is the addition of more manufacturing jobs.
Before the bottom fell out of the U.S. housing market in 2007, Hood River County was hovering at around 4.5 percent unemployment. Runberg calculated that Hood River County "at the current rate of recovery should hit (4.5 percent) by the end of 2014."
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Senior Vice President for Medicine and Dean of the School of Medicine
Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., became senior vice president of Medicine and dean of the School of Medicine at UAB on Oct. 15, 2013. Dr. Vickers, a member of the Institute of Medicine, is a world-renowned surgeon, pancreatic cancer researcher, pioneer in health disparities research and a native of Alabama. As dean, Dr. Vickers leads the medical school's main campus in Birmingham and the regional campuses in Montgomery, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa. He also is part of UAB Medicine's joint operational leadership and co-principal investigator for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center's Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Pancreatic Cancer. He continues to see patients and conduct research.
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Our New Freshpet Blog Has Puppy Breath
Ohhh! It's so cute! May I pet it?
Sure. It is cute, but it still pees on the floor and it just chewed up my new black sandals. That's kind of how we feel about our new website and the brand-new blog that came with it. We're working the kinks out but we are so excited to have a place to share our pets, our laughs and our rants with people who are as obsessed with their dogs and cats as we are.
I'd like to introduce myself, too. I'm Kristen and my dog, Deuce and I work at Freshpet. We have an incredible network of dog lovers, cat people, vets, trainers, rescuers and pet-product folks who will all pop by to add their perspectives to our little conversation. If you know someone we should know, shoot us an email.
We want to warn you…we might get a little "fresh" around here. I tend to get fired up about pet issues and I tell it like it is. Deuce is a member of my family and I'm one of those gals who meets the dogs at the party before I meet the people. If you think pet hair on your clothes just shows people that you're loved, you've come to the right place!
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Advances in Raman Spectroscopy for Analysis of Cultural Heritage Materials
May 1, 2013
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Fenella France, Chief, Preservation Research and Testing Division, Library of Congress
|Introduction: In situ µRaman Spectroscopy at the Library of Congress
Lynn Brostoff, Research Scientist, Preservation Research and Testing Division, Library of Congress
|Advances in Instrumentation for Raman
Richard Bormett, Business Manager, Raman Products, Renishaw Inc.
|Applications of Raman Spectroscopy to the Analysis of Cultural Heritage Objects at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Silvia Centeno, Research Scientist, Department of Scientific Research, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
|SERS and its Application in the Cultural Heritage Field
Marco Leona, Head, Department of Scientific Research, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Dr. Lynn Brostoff has been a Research Scientist in the Preservation Research & Testing Division of the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, since 2008. Previously, she obtained a PhD in chemistry from the University of Amsterdam, NL, and held positions as a scientist at the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. At the Library, Dr. Brostoff serves as Analytical Services Liaison and conducts research that currently focuses on "corrosive" media, including iron gall ink and verdigris pigment.
Dr. Richard Bormett has been with Renishaw Inc., Hoffman Estates IL, since 1996 and the Renishaw Business Manager for Raman products since 2002. He earned his PhD in Analytical Chemistry in 1996 from the University of Pittsburgh working with Professor Sanford Asher on new instrument technology for deep UV Raman spectroscopy and vibrational circular dichroism.
Dr. Silvia Centeno has been a Research Scientist in the Department of Scientific Research at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York since 1996. She earned a PhD in chemistry from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata in Argentina. Dr. Centeno's main responsibilities at the Met include the investigation of photographs, paintings, and works of art on paper, and she has authored numerous articles in peer reviewed scientific, conservation, and art history publications on the application of Raman spectroscopy to analysis of cultural heritage.
Dr. Marco Leona is Scientist in Charge in the Department of Scientific Research of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He obained MS and PhD degrees in chemistry, crystallography and mineralogy at the Università degli Studi di Pavia and formerly held scientist positions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Dr. Leona's research interests include infrared and Raman spectroscopy studies of the pigments indigo and Maya blue and the analysis of natural and synthetic dyes by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.


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And although they are without a win so far on tour, Watts believes the developmental nature of the tour is the key aspect to take from the trip.
Taking on a South African Schools XV yesterday, Wales trailed 15-0 at half-time before another second-half comeback saw them narrow the gap to just five points. But two further South African penalties saw the opposition end up 24-16 winners.
"It was a fantastic Test match for all our boys," said Watts. "Conceding 15 points just before half-time in what was basically a five minute period killed the game for us and they capitalised on some mistakes.
"But the rugby we played was excellent. We dominated the second-half territory wise and we were well rewarded with Ben Roberts' try."
Three tries in five minutes saw Wales fall behind with South African winger Natjikinyane Malopo scoring twice.
But when centre Roberts crossed in the 52nd minute and saw his try converted by Jack Maynard, Wales were right back in the game. The game then turned on a key decision. Welsh forward James Benjamin was given a yellow card for a technical infringement and despite another Maynard penalty, Wales were unable to get back into the game.
Despite the loss, Watts remained positive. "We are hoping for a positive result in the final game but we will maintain the way the boys are playing," he said.
Wales team to play France: 15 Hallam Amos 14 Dafydd Howells 13 Stefan Hughes 12 Ben Roberts 11 Ashley Evans 10 Jack Maynard 9 Connor Lloyd; 1 Nicky Smith 2 Ethan Lewis 3 Nicky Thomas 4 Josh Helps 5 James Sheeky 6 Sion Bennett 7 James Benjamin 8 Ben Roach
Replacements: Tom Ball, Jack Dunning, Alex Jeffries, Lance Randell, Joe Tomlin-Reeves, Joel Raikes, Craig Woodhall, Ryan Evans.


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This beautiful wall hanging was made at least 20 years ago. Well, that's how long I've had it.
The markings on the back say that the slate itself dates back to the 1800's.
"Roofing Slates mined in Pennsylvania and transported down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on rafts became the roofing material after the disastrous fire of 1795. Each one was individually hand shapped. This one came from an old building in the Vieux Carre', New Orleans and dates back to the 1800's."
What a great find!