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Harrisburg opened the weekend with a 5-4 win over Rochelle before closing action with a 2-1 victory over Pinckneyville.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a 4-0 lead on the Hubs after three innings in the first contest, but saw the 3A school slowly climb its way back.
Senior Justin Younger got credit for the win by striking out three and allowing just two hits over four-plus innings.
Sophomore Matthew Phipps worked over an inning in relief before Roper came into secure the win by getting the final four outs.
Rochelle (0-3) had closed to within a run in the top of the sixth inning and had the tying run at third base with the go-ahead run also aboard before Roper struck out catcher Dylan Hopkins to end the threat.
Harrisburg senior Cody Hall drove in two runs, while Younger and sophomore Cooper Thompson also drove in runs.
Hall added to his big day by tossing over six innings in the one-run win over Pinckneyville.
The right-hander struck out eight Panthers and gave up a lone earned run in the finale.
Harrisburg got the victory despite just have one hit out of the infield against Pinckneyville starter Joey Burris.
"We'll get better offensively," said Harrisburg coach Jay Thompson. "We're scuffling a little right now, but it's 40 degrees and we've seen good arms already. Our guys don't get to settle in early in the year against bad pitching. We jump right into the fire and see everybody's best arm."
Freshman Noah Vallette drew a bases loaded walk in the first inning against Pinckneyville, and catcher Brady Mayer's RBI groundout in the third inning provided enough offense for Hall.
Roper came in to record the final two outs in the seventh inning and ended the threat with Pinckneyville having runners at second and third.
Weather permitting Harrisburg is scheduled to have games every day but Thursday this week, however games involving schools from northern Illinois early in the week could be in jeopardy with winter weather impacting travel conditions in that part of the state.
The Bulldogs are set to host New Trier Monday at 3:30 p.m. before hosting Warren Township Tuesday afternoon at 4. On Wednesday, Lockport will come to Harrisburg for a 4:30 first pitch, and then the Bulldogs will play at 11 a.m. Friday at Rent One Park in Marion against Vernon Hills.
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He should have accepted. I mean it's the end of the world soon!
He should have accepted. I mean it's the end of the world soon!
We won't get to see reika's boobs then
never thought i'd say it, but kurono officially=fail. girlfriend or not, i can't image turning down an uber hot and willing chick if i was a 16 yr old and i knew the world could end in a few days. not even kato would have been that lame.
not sure what reika meant with the whole bringing kurono back again. and i was hoping for some action next chapter, but looks like that won't be happening
Who would turn down the chance of getting loli AND tits? Only an idiot.
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you disgusting internet people, he does have a girlfriend and he's not a remorseless scumbag.
of course reika is the hottest girl jumping around there, and he would be together with her if it wasnt for tae chan.
but you gotta understand him, in the previous 285 chapters it became quite clear that he doesnt give a crap about his family, his brother's been beheaded, you guys seen him mourn ? well, i didnt. the only ones he cares about are kato, tae-chan, and to some extent kishimoto (if she ever reappears, i guess).
he does like reika, but he is just not an asshole.
stop spouting your 15 years old mentality, when you clearly have never been in such a situation before, i tell you, it really sucks.
Maybe she's going to murder him and then revive him. That would be hilarious.
Failure to recognize that hormonal driven mentality isn't the only path to 'spent the best time possible if you were to die soon'. You are projecting your personal interest on a fictional character of a manga series; that which contradicts you first statement of "it's just a manga" already. If we ignore that and explore this particular character's traits, as abstractRule describes, 'fuck a hot idol' is just not part of his personality at this point in time.And you know, the situation is this : the world ends soon. He gets to fuck a hot idol. Wouldn't you spent the best time possible if you were to die soon? \o/
In the interest of time: get over yourself.
Did I insult the kurono character for not accepting reika's demands? did I got serious about that thing? I don't much care what happens in this manga, as long as I'm entertained.
Well, Kurono's personality was this like (an immature perv), before he met Tae. Which means a lot of volumes. Thus it couldn't have been surprising if he would have said yes, you couldn't really anticipate what the author would made on this situation.
To see how you make a fuss about it.. wow

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A New Anomaly: The Cross-Sectional Profitability of Technical Analysis
Yufeng Han
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In this paper, we document that an application of a moving average strategy of technical analysis to portfolios sorted by volatility generates investment timing portfolios that often outperform the buy-and-hold strategy substantially. For high volatility portfolios, the abnormal returns, relative to the CAPM and the Fama-French three-factor models, are high, and higher than those from the well known momentum strategy. The abnormal returns remain high even after accounting for transaction costs. Although both the moving average and the momentum strategies are trend-following methods, their performances are surprisingly uncorrelated and behave differently over the business cycles, default and liquidity risk.
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Debi Thomas made her trip to the Winter Olympics in Canada in 1988 with the U.S. Women's Figure Skating Team; she left with a bronze medal. "It's such a wonderful experience for the athletes to be able to represent their country," said Thomas.
Thomas says the Olympic Games are a time for athletes to be proud of their accomplishments for their country, but this year the threat of terrorist attacks have some worried about their safety. "It's really more about sportsmanship and bringing countries together. It's supposed to be a happy time, not a frightening time," she said.
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Please refer to the attached prototype RAC Information Book for samples of documents that will help us expedite the nomination and appointment process. We will electronically transmit these documents to your office to facilitate completion of information and electronic transmittal back to us. Our Intergovernmental Group (WO-640) will contact your External Affairs Officers regarding the specifics of these documents.
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5/26/06: State nomination packages are transmitted electronically and sent by mail to the Intergovernmental Staff (640).
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Vacation Sandals
"I bought these to wear on my upcoming vacation, and they came right in time for the trip. Two things I don't love about the shoe, the first is they make a bit of noise when you walk in them, which can be a bit irritating. The shoes also could stand to be a little more comfortable. Otherwise they are a good summer shoe, and served their purpose for my trip."
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During PAX Prime 2012, MMORPG.com held for the first time in Seattle our "Future of Online Gaming" panel in the Pegasus Theatre. Scott Youngblood (Red 5 Studios), Craig Morrison (Funcom), Matt Higby (SOE), Scott Hartsman (Trion), and Max Schaefer (Runic) all sat in to answer questions from nearly 1,000 audience members about their games, their vision, and the future of MMOs as a whole.
Check out the entire panel in our PAX Prime 2012: The Future of Online Gaming Panel feature.
Try to be excellent to everyone you meet. You never know what someone else has seen or endured.
I thought it was interesting that they were humble enough to know "questing" needs to change and to admit they didn't quite know the answer yet.
It'll most likely be some small company who comes in under the radar that'll really shake things up... like it used to be in the times where every new MMO was a no-name MMO company doing something new.
Good panel. Nice to hear them say that they felt that more sandbox elements could be added to themepark games.
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Wide-Eyed Tales from Kimora and Russell Simmons' Epic Yard Sale
The lavish New Jersey mansion once home to Kimora Lee Simmons and her ex-husband Russell has been sold. But first they're having a yard sale! It includes Warhol paintings, $20,000 bronzes, fur coats, and a $200,000 bed.
The divorced hip-hop power couple's Saddle River, NJ mansion—which has been featured in MTV Cribs and Kimora Lee: Life in the Fast Lane—was sold last month for $13.9 million. (That was down from the original price of $23.8 million.) This weekend, scavengers are invited to pillage the unbelievably luxe 10-bedroom mansion in the New Jersey yard sale to end all yard sales. Among the loot for sale:
- Warhols paintings
- "A bed once owned by slain clothing designer Gianni Versace is selling for $200,000. The pillow is $2,000," according to the AP
- $100,000 painting by Faith Ringgold
- Dog carriers by Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana
- $20,000 brass lions to flank your front door
- Leopard-print doggie bed
- Skeleton statue.
- $7500 Versace chairs.
- Fur coats, including a pink one.
- $3 coffee mugs
One seventeen-year-old Kimora fan, who drove in from Pennsylvania, describes the yard sale's appeal:
She was an original—before The [Real] Housewives of New Jersey. There are wonderful things inside. I saw a pink fur. I was told I had to pay cash. I wish I knew that... I'm most likely coming back.
A Big Phat Yard Sale in Jersey [NYPost]
Kimora Lee and Russell Simmons Hold Yard Sale for the Ages [Fox411]
Contents of NJ Estate Featured on 'Cribs' for Sale [AP]
Contents of Russell and Kimora Simmons 'Fab Lane' 'Crib' in Saddle River on Sale [NJRecord]
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Ms. Elaine Kneeous
Jennifer is a one in a million stay-at-home mom. (More like one OF a million stay at home moms!) She graduated from a liberal arts college but there is nothing liberal OR artsy about her. She is married to Kevin Fischer of This Just In, and together they have a beautiful young daughter Kyla Audrey. In no particular order she loves dogs, wine, a good bargain, her family, pizza, and entertaining. Follow her blog of all things miscellaneous including but not limited to cooking and baking, entertaining and party planning, being a mommy, and homekeeping.
Cold hard cash for Frozen merchandise
A couple of weeks ago, I picked up a small bouquet of balloons to surprise Kyla when she came home from school. Yes, that would be for her birthday. While her "big bash" isn't for a couple weeks yet due to Kevin's recuperation and other family commitments, we simply couldn't let her special day go by without some fanfare. There was a definite Frozen theme to her day and the balloons were no exception:
The only place I purchase balloons from is our favorite Franklin family-owned Balloonee Toonz. I talked to the owners at length about the unbelievable popularity of the movie, and how grateful I was that they actually had any of the balloons in stock. They told me how even the balloon industry didn't expect sales to be so crazy for Frozen items. Production of mylars was limited, and retailers only received a small, set amount. Fortunately for us, BT had the foresight to order as many as they were allowed, thus insuring customers who came as from all over the greater Milwaukee area that they could indeed buy the coveted inflatables. Moms were in a crazy-mad dash for all their themed parties throughout the winter – they just had to have the balloons. I'm willing to bet that if the owners had tripled or quadrupled their standard price they still would have sold out.
So that is just one personal anecdote of Frozen furor. And yes, I'm one of those moms who would have gladly forked over a couple extra bucks so that my daughter could watch Anna & Elsa floating in helium-induced magic.
But would I pay $1,600 for a much sought-after Elsa limited edition gown so that Kyla could wear it while she belts out "Let It Go" for the dozen times a day she sings it? Um, probably not. But there are moms out there even more obsessed than I am.
For the record, my wedding gown cost just slightly more than one third of that.
UPDATE from Baloonee Toonz:
Disney Frozen BALLOONS IN STOCK
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Audrey Brooke Olena Platform Sandal
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Take your look to new heights in the Audrey Brooke Olena. This platform sandal will pair with anything in your wardrobe!
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August 09, 2013
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June 15, 2013
perfect summer shoes
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Bare Traps Tifany Bootie
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Add a little excitement to your comfort style! The Bare Traps Tifany studs give this combat style bootie a serious upgrade.
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April 29, 2014
Great but not for me
"These boots are really comfortable! They're padded on the inside, which is great for anyone with bad knees. Unfortunately, I have really narrow feet and the boots felt clunky. I'll be returning them."
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Location: Massachusetts
April 07, 2014
Tiffany Bootie
"boot are super cute but I did return them. felt they ran a bit narrow and by the end of the day my baby toe was killing me. Could just be me???"
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January 31, 2014
Great boots
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Caparros Beyond Satin Pump
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Show your glamerous side in the Beyond. This Caparros is sophisticated, classic, stylish and the perfect finished touch to any evening look!
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May 05, 2013
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Tournament favourites France got their 2012 Six Nations campaign off to an ideal start on Saturday with a 30-12 victory over Italy in Paris.
Tournament favourites France got their 2012 Six Nations campaign off to an ideal start on Saturday with a 30-12 victory over Italy in Paris.
Philippe Saint-André's team ran four tries past their visitors for a comfortable win although the scoreboard belies the quality of the Italian performance.
Indeed, Italy dominated possession and territory in the first half but France held a 15-6 lead at the break thanks to two well-taken tries from Aurélien Rougerie and Julien Malzieu.
The scoreline was by no means a fair reflection of the first 40 minutes but Les Bleus pounced on their only two opportunities while Italy failed to finish off a number of promising build-ups.
The trend continued early in the second half as Vincent Clerc touched down for France to put victory well out of reach of their rivals from across the Alps.
The French turned the screw in the closing minutes as their performance grew in fluidity and confidence. Debutant centre Wesley Fofana added a late try to send a message across the Channel – France mean business.
The Azzurri started with plenty of positive intent and impressed with their ball retention. But France's tackling early on was just as noteworthy.
The French opened the scoring when Dimitri Yachvili slotted a penalty after a 60m break by Malzieu put the Italian defence under pressure. But the visitors domination of possession in the first quarter was rewarded when fly-half Kris Burton landed a neat drop goal to level matters.
France struck soon afterwards though when Rougerie spotted two font rowers in the Italian defensive line and ghosted between them to score.
Yachvili's extras put the hosts 10-3 in front and helped settle a few nerves after a jittery start, but a Burton penalty on the half-hour mark cut the gap to four points.
France had been struggling at scrum time but bucked the trend to produce a big shove and lay the platform for their second try. Louis Picamoles broke off the back and burst into space before finding Malzieu on his outside. The Clermont winger still had plenty to do but beat five defenders to find his way over after a brilliant run to give Les Bleus a comfortable advantage at the break.
Burton and Yachvili traded penalties early in the second period as Italy continued to do most of playing while France continued to profit from every opportunity offered them.
The wind was taken out of Italy's sails in the 54th minute when Vincent Clerc grabbed a third try for France after François Trinh-Duc had chipped ahead before the fly-half and Rougerie displayed some good football skills to give their wing an easy run-in.
Fofana rubbed salt into the Italian wounds as he finished off for try number four at the end of big overlap to cap France's best period of the game.
Italy will head home well beaten but Jacques Brunel will take plenty of positives from an encouraging performance.
Man of the match: Louis Picamoles justified the new French staff's confidence in him with impressive display but we agree with the official gong for Julien Malzieu, who looked a dangerous whenever the ball found it's way to his wing.
Moment of the match: The jury was unanimous here – Julien Malzieu's try just before half-time will go down as a candidate for Try of the Year. Not only was it a fantastic solo effort from the big wing (and Louis Picamoles's work to create it was equally good) but it gave France an 11-point lead and dented the visitors' morale.
Villain of the match: No nasty stuff to report.
The scorers:
For France:
Tries: Rougerie, Malzieu, Clerc, Fofana
Cons: Yachvili 2
Pens: Yachvili 2
For Italy:
Pens: Burton 2, Botes
Drop: Burton
Yellow card: Geldenhuys (Italy – 70th min – pulling maul down)
France: 15 Maxime Medard, 14 Vincent Clerc, 13 Aurelien Rougerie, 12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Julien Malzieu, 10 François Trinh-Duc, 9 Dimitri Yachvili, 8 Louis Picamoles, 7 Julien Bonnaire, 6 Thierry Dusautoir (c), 5 Lionel Nallet, 4 Pascal Pape, 3 Nicolas Mas, 2 William Servat, 1 Vincent Debaty.
Replacements: 16 Dimitri Szarzewski, 17 Jean-Baptiste Poux, 18 Yoann Maestri, 19 Imanol Harinordoquy, 20 Morgan Parra, 21 Lionel Beauxis, 22 Maxime Mermoz.
Italy:15 Andrea Masi, 14 Giovanbattista Venditti, 13 Tommaso Benvenuti, 12 Alberto Sgarbi, 11 Luke McLean, 10 Kristopher Burton, 9 Edoardo Gori, 8 Sergio Parisse (c) 7 Robert Barbieri, 6 Alessandro Zanni, 5 Quintin Geldenhuys, 4 Cornelius van Zyl, 3 Martin Castrogiovanni, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 1 Andrea Lo Cicero.
Replacements: 16 Tommaso D'Apice, 17 Lorenzo Cittadini, 18 Marco Bortolami, 19 Simone Favaro, 20 Fabio Semenzato, 21 Tobias Botes, 22 Gonzalo Canale.
Venue: Stade de France, St. Denis (Paris)
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"Analytics Play a Role in Helping you make Decisions" - Mike Gillis
Thomas Drance
March 22 2013 02:04PM
Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis appeared on the Team 1040's "Scotty and Company" morning show on Friday and was asked a whole host of questions. In the fiften minute interview the Canucks President and General Manager addressed David Booth's injury status, Ryan Kesler's injury status, the likelihood of a NIcklas Jensen call up, trade deadline priorities, and most interesting from our perspective: analytics.
Scott Rintoul, pivoting off of James Mirtle's fascinating piece on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Moneyball and the James Neal acquisition which ran in the Globe and Mail on Thursday, asked Mike Gillis this question: "When it does come to player movement, how much do analytics factor into your personnel decisions?" Gillis' response: (transcription my own)
"They're a factor but they're not the ultimate factor.
I think James Neal has also benefitted from playing with extremely good players in Pittsburgh. When you're playing with Evgeni Malkin your opportunities to score and your opportunities to produce are going to be a little bit stronger than if you're playing with some other guys.
So I think analytics play a role in helping you make decisions, but there's lots of factors that go into making a decision like that."
Read on past the jump for more.
First of all, Mike Gillis openly stated in that response that the Canucks use analytics in an effort to improve their decision making in player acquisition. That may not seem too earth shattering since we've long suspected this to be the case. After all Mike Gillis is comfortable talking Moneyball, and has acquired a whole host of players who perform well by the "advanced metrics" - or at least did before their swashbuckling style of play crashed with Alain Vigneault's preferences (*cough* Keith Ballard).
Still, to my knowledge, this is the first time that Mike Gillis has publicly admitted that the Canucks take analytical data into account when making personnel decisions. Perhaps now folks who, y'know, cover the team for a living might take a minute to try and familiarize themselves with some of the concepts that the club they cover admits to using as a way of improving their player acquisition efforts.
The second interesting thing about Mike Gillis' quote this morning, and this is again something we already knew because Cam Barker is on the roster, is his insistence that analytics are "not the ultimate factor" in personnel decisions. My first reaction is "well obviously, the salary cap is," but I'll try not be too sardonic here. What's interesting is that Gillis follows up on that statement with a bunch of qualifiers about James Neal's production in Pittsburgh, and how he's playing with Evgeni Malkin and such.
Seems to me that in a round about way Mike Gillis is implying that while analytics can give you a good snap-shot of how a player is performing, context and opportunity matter an awful lot in hockey too. That logic suggests to me that Mike Gillis would consider acquiring a player with weak fancy-stats, if he thought that player was being misused or could thrive in a different role on his team.
All of which makes sense to me, even if it sounds like a justification for acquiring Tyler Bozak and deploying him as a defensive forward.
March 22 2013, 02:48PM
The thing with Bozak is that he doesn't have any marketable traits that show he could be a shutdown/defensive guy (outside of his hockey IQ). He's not big or all that fast, and he isn't overly strong in puck battles.
The Canucks scouted him extensively during his last year at Denver and they were very close to signing him before he chose TO. Perhaps they saw something back then?
I'd file this one under "water is wet."
Of course the Canucks pay attention to analytics, Gillis & Gilman will try anything....
"Perhaps now folks who, y'know, cover the team for a living might take a minute to try and familiarize themselves with some of the concepts that the club they cover admits to using as a way of improving their player acquisition efforts."
I know ya gotta have dreams Thomas, but come on, this just ain't going to happen.


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By Norma Dean HawkinsonGreen River
I had the privilege of working with LaMar while I was Secretary of the Emery County Travel Bureau and I was always impressed by his integrity, knowledge and his ability to look at a problem and come up with a solution.
I was very pleased that the Progress Editor took time to write such a nice article about him. The remarks she made were valid and LaMar should be congratulated by every citizen of Emery County for doing such a fine job for so many years. You don't hold a position of such importance for 36 years without being a very special person and working hard to keep things running smoothly.
LaMar was always a big Green River booster, we see him around town a lot and he did all he could to help us with our problems. I don't know Mr. Funk at all but I do know he has big shoes to fill, and I wish him the best in doing so, hopefully he will continue with some of the things that made LaMar a great sheriff for so many years.
So LaMar Thank You for a job well done, we will miss you as Sheriff but I am sure you will be around somewhere working for the good of Emery County, because that's the kind of guy you are.


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Naturalizer Nehara Flat
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Stay comfortable all day in the Naturalizer Nehara flat. The N5 Comfort system makes this your best shoe for all-day wear!
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April 05, 2014
Cute, but squeak if not wearing hose
"These are really cute flats and very comfortable to wear. I did notice that if you are not wearing hose or some kind of shoe liner, that they "squeak" as you walk in them. It's not awful, but something to be aware of if that kind of thing bothers you. I still like them quite a lot and found that they were perfect for wearing with nice slacks for work."
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Location: Dayton, OH
March 26, 2014
Very cute, but...
"These shoes are adorable. I have them in black and just ordered them in bone. However, I'm on day two of wearing the shoes and the "chain" detailing is loose on one side of each shoe. It's snagging on carpet and on hosiery. I am hoping I can bend down the parts that have come loose as I really like these shoes. I would just suggest looking really closely at the sides of the band near the soles of the shoes."
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March 05, 2014
Great shoes but run a little long
"These pair of shoes are simply great & I'm highly satisfied with them. They have a lovely fit though run slightly larger as I'm a 10 but had to buy a 9.5 which don't even pinch. Apart from that, they are highly comfortable and I simply love them. They have a classy look and can go for work and even church. I haven't worn them for very long periods yet but they are very comfy and I'm sure will do good for long periods. I got nude color."
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February 26, 2014
Stylish Shoe
"Love the two-tone color! Very comfortable. Seems to run a little big!"
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(We have Ben staying tonight ,,,, he's on roster with the Fire Brigade.) I sent Dad an e-card for his birthday, Hope he got it O.K. Missing you all, lots of love from Nanni & Nonno xxxxxxx
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When we got to the hotel all we did was swim for about 5 hours. My friend Kate and her family arrived today too.
That night there was a fire dance on at our hotel. It was really cool and I don't know how they didn't get burnt.
It was Dad's birthday today so we all went out to dinner at our hotel and watched the fire dancers.
After the fire dance Emily, Kate and I went to look at each other's rooms
Next we went to my room and looked at the beautiful view of a brick wall with a big hole in it.
When we finally went to find Kate's room we got totally lost, but we finally found it and the view was the same as ours.
When we were going back we heard someone making an evil laughing noise so we ran for our lives.
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The young wench in the Maw disappeared into the kitchens again then emerged- and spoke directly to Ansha with a smile.
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Qhude and N'bellocq left for their hunt and Tebati found herself in the market, idly wandering and looking at the fruit stalls- and she noted Jakob also perusing the market. She felt a tug at her sleeve as a young human Zenj lad of about ten summers smiled up at her with large, trusting eyes, having just reached her after he navigated the morning crowds.
Excuse me miss, are you one of the group that "defended Jeggare's caravan"? he asked, concentrating as he clearly struggled to recite the words from memory.
In the marketplace
Tebati crouches down on the balls of her feet, laying her arm across her knees, to address the child at his own eye-level. "I traveled here with Jeggare's caravan and fought for my life and my friends' when we were attacked, yes," she smiles at him. "Do you have a message for me?"
|Ansha Saeralyan
At the Maw:
Ansha raises an eyebrow at the waitress, holding the expression as she shifts her gaze to Kieran. Shrugging, she stands from her stool at the bar and assents as she moves to follow the girl. "Alright. Isn't the town wizard an elf? Or is it that he's never met an elf maiden?"
Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 16
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
In the marketplace-
The child was a little shy but nodded in response to Tebati's question.
Mindra Macini wants to invite you and any of your group to her ranch, for "polite conversation and a pro-po-sit-ion". She's really nice, Sangoma, you should go!
Inside the Maw
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
You had a nagging feeling that somehow, there is more to this request than meets the eye. It passes however, although you are left feeling slightly cautious.
Ansha moved into the kitchens with the young girl, leaving Kieran alone at the bar for a few moments.
As soon as Ansha was out of sight, Bellis Mara moved over to you.
Is it done? she asked.
The latter, Miss Ansha. Zesaste is indeed an Elf, but he is rarely seen out of his house.
The cook was a fat, middle aged Chelish man and he looked up at you with genuine enthusiasm from the eggs and meat he was cooking for you.
Miss Ansha, I presume! he half spoke, half shouted in delight. You are a vision, if I may presume to say so, my lady, a vision! I've not seen one of your kind for so many years and you do my eyes a service! he said enthusiastically as he gestured for you to stand closer and inspect the food he was cooking for you.
On the hunt
Survival -> 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
N'bellocq follows Qhude's lead. More used to hunting animals by sight and sound amongst the trees, he tries to keep his eyes down, and instead focus on tracks in the dust.
Flex Time at the Maw
N'bellocq watches as more food is brought. Not really currently in the mood for a third meal this evening, but also not knowing if it is proper to eat the offered food, especially since he had already had so much and these men might truly b hungry. N'bellocq watches Jacob for a sign to follow, as these men seem to be from his country, and he would know the proper custom.
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
Outside of Freehold-
After a furious jog east, Freehold was now becoming more and more distant for Qhude and N'bellocq. A couple of hours have passed and the blistering morning sun has mercilessly sapped the hunters stamina and thus the pace has slowed somewhat. The two hunters paused as they came across some tracks- a small herd of what they identify as antelope recently passed through and they can easily tell they were headed south.
|Ansha Saeralyan
At the Maw:
Blushing at the compliment, Ansha smiles and replies, in a tone quite soft compared to his own bombastic voice, "You have me at a disadvantage, sir...?" Clearly, she is looking for his name. She obligingly moves closer to the food, leaning over slightly to smell it. "It smells wonderful," she says, looking back up at the cook, "You've met other elves beside Zesaste?"
Slight update to her spells prepared for the day, while I'm thinking of it.
Outside of Freehold:
Qhude felt an easy peace in his heart. He did not smile or speak with N'bellocq beyond what was needed... but he was calm. The need to keep eyes on earth and measure his breath took his attention and allowed his mind to empty of all but the hunt. Sweat coated his flesh like a second skin as he took a knee to trace the tracks with his left hand. Turning to N'bellocq he grinned "Impala brother." before rising and turning South, awaiting his hunt partners sign to continue.
Another Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 - let me know if anything more is required.
Which direction is the wind (if any) coming from?
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
Inside the Maw
The cook grinned in pride at Ansha's words. The food did in fact smell very good, perhaps to the Elf's surprise.
The name's Andur he responded to the implied opportunity to introduce himself. Not since I was a boy, Ansha! I was raised in north-east Druma which, as i'm sure you know, borders with Kyonin. I never really enjoyed the Kalistocracy but i'll never forget when an ambassador from Kyonin with all her maidens passed through the village...
Outside of Freehold-
No other checks required yet, just adding some description to your previous rolls for the day. The wind is very gentle, blowing east.
|Ansha Saeralyan
At the Maw:
Ansha murmurs a "Pleasure to meet you, Andur." She gives the man a curious look, the beginnings of a conflicted half-frown, half-smile forming on her face. "Do go on," she urges.
In the marketplace-
The child was a little shy but nodded in response to Tebati's question.
Mindra Macini wants to invite you and any of your group to her ranch, for "polite conversation and a pro-po-sit-ion". She's really nice, Sangoma, you should go!
"The invitation is not for myself alone," she reminds the boy, "and our group has already separated for the day. When are we requested? I can carry the message to my friends, but some of them I do not expect to see before dark."
|Kieran Markavien
"Funny thing about lost or misplaced items," he adds with a wink. "They always seem to be at the last place one looks."
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
Inside the Maw-
Typing my name must be a mouthful to type each time, DM is fine :P.
Bellis nodded sagely.
We'll not speak of this again she said, as a statement rather than a question. I might have more work for you. I'll let you know, Kieran she said quietly, then handed you a pouch of coins and moved away to continue her inventory.
Well, they were certainly a sight, Miss Ansha! Ageless faces, beautiful gowns... even their travelling clothes seemed vibrant and wonderful! None of them could hold a candle to you though, pretty maiden. Someone ought to buy you a a gown like that eh? he said with a wink.
In the marketplace-
Mindra said she doesn't mind if she only speaks to one or two of you and you can speak to your fellows for her. She said you are welcome to join her for dinner, Sangoma the boy replied.
|Ansha Saeralyan
At the Maw:
Ansha smiles in return. "You flatter me, dear Andur. But who is to say that I do not already have such a gown?" She winks, then continues, "Do you recall the ambassador's name? I might have met them once or twice."
|Jakob Mulle
Flexing with the men in the Maw.
Stranger said: "Yeah, it can get pretty heavy in here when a large caravan passes through. Pleased to meet you both, Jakob and N'bellocq! My name's Salgarth Macini and this is Rutilus Wintrish. We're both involved in the ranch business. What brings you to our fair town? Are you from Eleder? How does she fare?"
"Much as always. The government is hedged between the Noble families and the Pirates. The colonials are squeezing the Natives who occasionally decide not to be gripped while the Devil-king in Cheliax and the Demon-king in the jungle wonder if Sargrava is worth the indegestion it would cause to eat. Same old Elander same old Sargava.
Much more interested in what is happening here. If what I was told is correct then Freehold might be the key to a future free from demon, devil, and pirate. Might even save the families but I'm not so sure."
Jakob takes a drink
"One ranch can only do so much." "So you are a rancher?"
In the marketplace-
Mindra said she doesn't mind if she only speaks to one or two of you and you can speak to your fellows for her. She said you are welcome to join her for dinner, Sangoma the boy replied.
"And what time is dinner?" Tebati asks the boy with a smile. "Where is the sun in the sky when your Mindra dines?" Once she has a general idea of when they may be expected, she straightens her knees to return to her natural height. "I will find those of my companions I can and deliver the message. You may report back that your invitation has been accepted."
She looks around the marketplace to see if she can catch another glimpse of Jakob somewhere in the crowd. Perception 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 If she doesn't see him, she doesn't exercise herself to conduct a more thorough search, instead purchasing a piece of fresh fruit to eat before heading back to the Lion's Maw to see if Ansha or Kieran might still be there.
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
In the marketplace-
Tebati spied Jakob browsing over a selection of clothing, a few sections away
Outside Freehold-
Qhude and N'bellocq continued on for a couple more hours before they eventually came across the small antelope herd. They stalked as close as they dared to without the chance to spook them- and unleashed a swift volley of javelins and arrows. Between the two hunters, they had brought down an antelope large enough to feed five men for a day while the rest of the herd made its escape.
Mark off a couple of arrows N'bellocq.
In the Lion's Maw, Present-
I'm afraid I was just a lad, Ansha, and I wasn't important-like. It was something pretty but I can't remember. Sorry dear. Give me a few minutes and i'll bring your food out to you Andurs replied.
In the Lion's Maw, Flextime-
Salgarth and his man Rutilus chuckled in their hunched positions at the table with genuine mirth at Jakob's comments.
Very appropriate metaphors. Freehold, saving Sargava? First i've heard of it. Tis certainly a strange place, compared to the turmoil of most settlements. I wouldn't say its without its own share of problems though Salgarth said with a wry smile.
Well, I suppose I may have been over-simplifying, calling myself a rancher. I own a large share of the ranch and help to manage it, broker deals in Eleder, that sort of thing. Mindra is fond of trying to put natives in an ambassadorial role, but particularly in Eleder, that never worked out. Oh they tried, Erastil bless their stubborn hearts, they try so hard- but too much industry, especially in Eleder, is owned by colonials who won't take a Mwangi man seriously in matters of business. The ranch lost too much money and opportunities, so I stepped in.
Outside Freehold:
Thrill of the chase ascendant in his blood, Qhude's breath was heavy and hot as he looked down at their prey. Seeing that the antelope suffered still, he took a knee beside the beast and mercifully snapped it's neck. Stroking the beast's pelt with one hand he closed the antelope's eyes with the other before reaching for his dagger. "Best we gut it here brother, it will make the carcass lighter for our journey back."
Is it too presumptuous to beg that we bring down a buck? - one of Qhude's secondary goals of the hunt was to get a antelope skull c/w horns that he could use as barter fodder with Cruthoniax.
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
Slight Retcon:
After snapping the doe's neck and retrieving his javelins, Qhude tried to follow the blood trail of one of the bucks...
Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Edit: As in tried to remember which way one of the bucks ran and followed a blood trail that went in that direction.
|Ansha Saeralyan
At the Maw:
Ansha nods and turns to return to the bar. "Thank you."
After she arrives at her seat, she shakes her head and glances at Kieran. "So, you were saying something about window-shopping?"
In the marketplace-
Tebati spied Jakob browsing over a selection of clothing, a few sections away.
She moves through the shoppers in his direction. "Jakob," she calls out quietly when she is a few steps away. When he has turned and seen her, she closes the distance between them. "We have been extended an invitation to dinner by Mindra Macini."
|Kieran Markavien
How much is there, if I may ask?
"Yes, I was actually," the half-elf nods in affirmation. "Would you care to join me or do you have other plans? Who knows, perhaps we will find something of interest to do while we walk around town."
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
|Ansha Saeralyan
At the Maw:
""No, no other plans, really. I may stop by the resident wizard's house, but other than that--and breakfast, of course--I've not thought about it." A wry smile crosses her lips as she adds, "Though I am curious just what kinds of perfume they sell around here." And what that drunkard from last night is planning on buying me....
Outside Freehold
N'bellocq assisting with the gutting. Shouldering his bow, he will take on the carcass, allowing Qhude to continue his pursuit unheeded.
Following the Blood Trail - Survival -> 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
"Brother, it limps...this way. It will fall back. If you seek a struggle in the kill, you best hurry, lest it bleed out."
In the Lion's Maw, Flextime
"It must have been hard for those before you to conduct business in Eleder, when so many look upon us as business. N'bellocq continues to neither eat nor drink, and no longer glances to Jacob. He sits passively to hear what this is all about.
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
In the Lion's Maw, Flextime
"It must have been hard for those before you to conduct business in Eleder, when so many look upon us as business. N'bellocq continues to neither eat nor drink, and no longer glances to Jacob. He sits passively to hear what this is all about.
In the Lion's Maw, Flextime
Salgarth looked a little taken aback and calmly asked-
Surely you do not begrudge me for the truth, my good man? I have never claimed to treat a Mwangi man as a lesser to a colonial, but if I do say so myself, that attitude is not uncommon in Eleder. I did not mean to offend.
The table was momentarily dead silent in the loud and rowdy common room as the two men looked uncomfortably at N'bellocq for his answer.
On the hunt-
It did not take long for Qhude and N'bellocq to come across a buck- it had bled out from the arrow embedded in its neck. By this time, N'bellocq and Qhude were aware their hunting day was almost done.
In the Maw - Flex
N'bellocq nods his head slightly, "Sorry, the offence may be mine. That was not directed at you, if you are men of high standards. But as you say, not all in Eleder share your standards, nor I may add, do all Mwangi. So please, continue to tell us of this ranch." N'bellocq takes a small piece of fruit from the plate and smiles in appreciation at its sweetness.
On the hunt
"It is good that we followed this one. Its sacrifice should not have been wasted on scavengers."
On the hunt:
Qhude kneels beside the buck that bled out and puts a hand to its flank. "Aye brother, and the honor of this kill is yours" pulling the arrow from it's neck carefully. "We should work quickly as the day grows long... would you let me claim this one's skull as trophy?"
The buck is dragged back to where the doe fell by it's horns and both antelope are field dressed and gutted...
Take 10 on Survival for 16
... before being prepped for the long run back to Freehold.
Qhude chuckles in response "Heh, indeed brother, and I thank you for the trophy... hopefully it will serve it's use. I will take my kill to the wagons... the meat of the other is yours N'bellocq, and you can do with it as you will."
Qhude nods a stoic acceptance before setting his mind to the grim task of gutting the doe. His hand is firm and unflinching, though there is a touch of almost gentleness to his movements. The innards of the animal are set aside before he hefts the body across his shoulders gripping it by the legs and unmindful of the gore that slowly oozes out of the cavity to stain his back.
|Ansha Saeralyan
At the Maw:
Ansha awaits her breakfast, chatting quietly with Kieran and the girl at the bar. After breakfast (taken with a snifter of brandy, of course), she excuses herself and returns to her room. A considerable tmie later, only after she has made herself presentable--freshly bathed and hair brushed meticulously, in magically-cleaned clothing--does she return, passing out the front door of the Maw with the map to Zesaste's house in hand. Instead of heading straight for the other elf's house, though, she first heads for the marketplace, keeping an eye out for her 'admirer' while she browses the various non-foodstuff stalls there. Looking for nothing in particular, she offers a ready smile to everyone she passes by, her emerald eyes wandering the people as much as the merchandise.
Also, Qhude--ewwwww.
|Jakob Mulle
In the marketplace-DM Alexander Kilcoyne wrote:She moves through the shoppers in his direction. "Jakob," she calls out quietly when she is a few steps away. When he has turned and seen her, she closes the distance between them. "We have been extended an invitation to dinner by Mindra Macini."
Tebati spied Jakob browsing over a selection of clothing, a few sections away.
Jakob seems suprised. "That was quick. I expected at least another day or two before being asked to present ourselves. How did they contact you? It might tell us something about the meeting."
Flexing in the May
"This is a strange place to one used to Elander and it had quite the reputation. Do you find the politics surrounding this place make buniness easier or more difficult?"
Just small talk and fishing for something unusual at this point. Ready to de-flex.
With Jakob, in the marketplace
She shrugs. "They sent a boy to the market just now, looking for one that traveled with Jeggare." She turns and looks, but the boy is long since lost from sight in the crowd. "It is not mere hospitality; his message mentioned some sort of proposition."
|Jakob Mulle
With Jakob, in the marketplace
She shrugs. "They sent a boy to the market just now, looking for one that traveled with Jeggare." She turns and looks, but the boy is long since lost from sight in the crowd. "It is not mere hospitality; his message mentioned some sort of proposition."
Jakobs voice sours. "Ah.. the servants entrance then." "Still," he says brightening "Ansha should enjoy herself. She will cut quite the figure here," Jakob glances at Tebati "..as will you I think."
Jakob clears his throat. "Oh well, enough time to ponder politics once we are at the table."
Buying a new travellers outfit.
With Jakob, in the marketplace
"Did you not bring your trinket from the Custodian with which to pull rank?" she inquires dryly. "Undoubtedly your social standing is high enough to command respect, were you to insist on it. And if you can arrange to enter with Ansha on your arm...." She trails off with a smile, implying that the possibilities in such a case are limitless. She looks over the clothing stall Jakob is perusing. "After the 'welcome' Qhude received, perhaps less travel-worn clothes would be wise," she frowns, "but I have no intention of dressing like a colonial ... or a Zenj. Where are you headed from here? Back to the inn, or have you business elsewhere? I'm sure Ansha would appreciate as much advance notice as possible that she will be dining with the most important personage in town."
|Kieran Markavien
A few minutes after Ansha leaves, Kieran does the same. Unlike the elf, however, he has no particular destination in mind, instead seeking to simply get to know the city a little better, its businesses and places of interest, as well as its streets and back alleys. 'One never knows when one might need to get quickly and quietly from one place to another,' he ponders as he walks, 'or make a quick getaway for that matter.'
"So, no... criminals of note here," he mutters to himself, softly echoing Bellis' words from earlier, all the while looking for evidence or even hint to the contrary as he makes his way through the city.
|Jakob Mulle
With Jakob, in the marketplace
"Did you not bring your trinket from the Custodian with which to pull rank?" she inquires dryly.
"That trinket is more trouble than it is worth. Besides one medal would mean little without the cash and power to back it, and even if I could afford the tarriff that is not a road I want to go down. Jakob the noble is a name written on a bit of dead sheep, Jakob the hero is a lie our leader finds convienent. Jakob the traveller is real. That is who will be at dinner. Yes Ansha will be pleased at this chance to make new friends.".
"No, I have no more plans, simply wandering and seeing what is here. Oh, and getting some new clothes. Travel is rather hard on the wardrobe."
With Jakob, in the marketplace
"I don't know where the others are," she says, "but I will go back to the inn shortly and try to deliver the invitation. If you see either of them around town, tell them about our appointment?" Tebati will look around for clothing in the Bonuwat style for a while; if she can find nothing she cares for, she will make do with mending on her own road-worn clothes and ask Ansha for a prestidigitation. If she doesn't run across Ansha in the market before she's done, she'll head back to the Lion's Maw to look for her and/or Kieran.
|Jakob Mulle
With Jakob, in the marketplace
"I don't know where the others are," she says, "but I will go back to the inn shortly and try to deliver the invitation. If you see either of them around town, tell them about our appointment?" Tebati will look around for clothing in the Bonuwat style for a while; if she can find nothing she cares for, she will make do with mending on her own road-worn clothes and ask Ansha for a prestidigitation. If she doesn't run across Ansha in the market before she's done, she'll head back to the Lion's Maw to look for her and/or Kieran.
"I will head to Jeggare's camp. Qhude and your cousin were hunting today they will likely fetch up there. Besides Jeggare may now something about our host." "That reminds me. Who exactly wa this invitation for? Are Jeggare and the others joining us?"
Tebati shakes her head. "I do not believe so. The boy said he was looking for those who 'defended Jeggare's caravan,' not Jeggare and his people themselves. I do not know if Qhude and N'bellocq will be back from the hunt by the time this Mindra Macini expects us at table -- or if they would be welcome, if they were. If Qhude is not couth enough for the proprietress of the Lion's Maw, how much more unfit will he be for dinner with the owner of the ranch herself?" she asks a bit sourly.
Plus, y'know, with the whole "impala juice dripping down his back" thing. :P
|DM Alexander Kilcoyne
Inside/Near the Lion's Maw-
Salgarth shrugged non-committally to answer both avenues of inquiry.
Not much more to tell really. We're the biggest cattle ranch in Sargava. As for politics, the council members are all directly tied to the ranch itself, not much else happens; and as we all have shares in the ranch, there is little difficulty with politics interfering with business. We don't interfere with religion and we make decisions by majority voting. We have a lot of meetings and make a lot of decisions, but there isn't much else to tell. Zesaste, the town wizard and I want to make the ranch more profitable but some disagreements have stalled the process.
The pair stayed for another hour or so, making small talk and generally being very friendly. Jakob continued to get the impression that Salgarth wanted to make a good impression on him in particular, and N'bellocq to a lesser degree.
As Kieran exited the inn, he bumped into Tebati who was just about to enter it. Ansha had not yet got herself ready for the day ahead and was in her room- a fact the attentive wenches in the Maw would share if asked.
Jeggare's Caravan Camp-
Most of Jeggare's crew were enjoying a day off in the town, with a skeleton crew that remained only to keep an eye on things. The half-elf himself was just about to visit the market himself and Jakob found him walking into the town just as he reached the outskirts himself.
Outside the Lion's Maw
Tebati is startled, but pleasantly so, to run into Kieran at the inn door. "I was coming back to look for you, and Ansha. A boy found me in the market with an invitation for our group to dine with Mindra Macini today. I have accepted for myself, and Jakob intends to go as well. Will you join us?"
After speaking with Kieran, Tebati will wait to deliver the message to Ansha as well, if she takes too long, going up to her room and knocking to talk while she's getting ready.
|Ansha Saeralyan
Meanwhile, Ansha continues--at this point--her bath.
|Kieran Markavien
"You just caught me on my way to town, but it is not like I had any particular destination in mind," Kieran replies with a shrug. "It would therefore be my distinct pleasure to accompany you to this dinner, my dear and beautiful Lady," the half-elf continues with a smile, equal parts mischief and affection, and a somewhat exaggerated bow.


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By Brendan Conway
Many U.S. investors who bought gold the last few years thought they were taking a position on Federal Reserve policy and the dangers those policies pose to the value of a dollar.
These investors may instead end up at the whim of gold jewelry buyers in China or India.
The wave of buying interest as gold's price drops has gotten lots of attention lately — from unusually brisk coin sales by the U.S. Mint and elsewhere to suddenly higher demand in emerging markets. To HSBC strategists James Steel and Howard Wen, such retail demand (especially in China and India) "will be the key support for gold," constituting "the main reason we expect prices to stabilize and move slowly higher."
The pair estimate that a 15% rise in physical gold purchases in China and India would increase gold consumption by a little less than exchange-traded funds have already liquidated during 2013 — around 250 tons.
Here's their breakdown of demand trends in the two countries, with retail demand one of the reasons they think gold could get as high as $1,625 per ounce.
India: Physical demand in India – the world's largest gold consumer – is responding to the price drop. According to Bombay Bullion Association president Mohit Kamboj, India's gold imports are likely to increase by up to 20% y-o-y, to 183.6t, in 2Q 2013, due to lower prices in local currency terms. Given the gold strong culture in India, there may be also be a switch out of paper assets and into gold.
China: Bullion retailers in China reported a surge in gold sales in the wake of the price drop. Chow Sang Sang Holdings International director of sales operations Dennis Lau said that gold sales jumped by 150% in Hong Kong and Macau during the 13 April weekend compared with the previous weekend. Customer traffic rose as much as 40% on 16 April from a week earlier, said Mr. Lau. A high Shanghai premium has been a feature of the market since mid-April. This indicates strong import demand for gold into China. Combined Sino-Indian gold imports totaled c1,700t in 2012, about 60% of mine supply.
SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust (IAU) are ahead by 0.7% Monday afternoon. The closed-end fund Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is ahead by 0.8%. Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) is up 2% and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is rising 1.4%. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is ahead by 1.1%.


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|Posted by Keith Hrabia on February 15, 2004 at 13:58:22:
|In response to Re: Toto Toilet - Drake CST744S leaks where bolts attach tank to toilet
: Elaine,
: If the "tank to bowl" bolts are leaking, they may need tightening.
: Things to check if that doesn't work.
: Remove the bolts, and check the china, sometimes I sand it with emory cloth to knock down rough edges.
: Terry Love
: : Should I call a plumber or is this something simple to fix?
: : Thanks, Elaine
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Stunning apartment near Victoria
Size110 m²
Floor No.0(with elevator)
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Lockable room
- Towels
- Dishwasher
Accommodation summary
|Thirleby Road, SW1P 1HL London, United Kingdom
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The apartment is situated in a lively and fashionable area and is close to the major London attractions of the City and the West End. It is within walking distance of many main tourist sights, including the Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace (500 meters), Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye. There is an extremely good connection to the rest of London.
The flat is large, which is exceptional for central London. It is well equipped and has Wifi, a desktop computer and a wireless printer available. Also a nice kitchen with dishwasher and a good and well stocked coffee maker. There is a large flat screen TV and DVD player in the reception room. Washing machine, dryer, ironing board is all there for the guests.
The area is very safe. It is a beautiful quiet side street from Victoria Street. There are numerous breakfast places, good restaurants and pubs in the vicinity. You have all the major supermarkets nearby, including a very nice little Waitrose, but you will also find Michelin star restaurants within easy walking distance.
Towels and bedding are provided. You have to make your own breakfast, but the kitchen is well stocked and we provide a survival package for the first morning.
Send us a message first to double check availability and tell us a little about your visit to London and your background. This is especially important if you do not have a Wimdu profile yet.
House rulesPlease complete your guest profile and contact me BEFORE sending your booking request. I would like to know you a little better before I welcome you in my home.
Please keep it quiet after 10pm. If you want to party, you are in the centre of London, so go out.
We understand that accidents can happen and are not too difficult about it. But please let us know when something breaks (down) so that we can help and repair or replace.
Absolutely no smoking in the apartment. We loath the smell of old smoke, but apart from that there are smoke and carbon monoxide detectors everywhere.
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Reviews of this property
Wonderful, large apartemment. Very nice location close to Victoria Station in a quiet neighbourhood. Also very nice that food and beverages was provided at arrival, very kind when we were travelling with kids.
A beautiful and quite large apartment in a very quiet area.No noise from street or
neighbors.Beverly was there, to bid us a warm welcome, when we arrived. She told us all we needed to know about the apartment and the area around Victoria Station : -). The location is perfect, with the Victoria underground and several bus routes 2 mins. walk from there on Victoria Street.
Also there is a very nice local PUB, The Windsor Castle in Francis Street (behind The Westminster Cathedral) with VERY good food and a selection of good beer.
We will be back next year.
Thank You Jan and Beverly.
Hi Jan!, my family and I want to thank you for a wonderful stay in London. The apartment is very well located, very clean and well conditioned. Give a warm greeting to Debby from us, it was a perfect hostess.
Great location to discover London. The flat is really big and we liked the warm welcome. A few things were already in the fridge, Coffeemaker incl. coffee tabs availalbe. Everything was clean, only WiFi did not worke 100 %, but OK
Victoria Station near by for using train or underground.Restaurants a few steps away..all perfect!
Thanks Jan and Debbie
We had originally booked Jan's apartment near Victoria Station. Unfortunately Jan had double booked us.
Jan then offered us the Marina apartment and did everything in her power to help us overcome our disappointment.
The Maria apartments ended up being excellent in terms of location and accessibility.
Thank you Jan
As a result we stayed in the Marina apartments
This apartment is very beautiful and its situation is very practical!
There is a lot of things in the apartment we didn'nt need to buy :
Coffee, tea, ....
It's a very good adress!!!
Jan was a great host, no problems with arranging the check in and check out - Jan was very helpful in that. The apartment was very spacious and comfortable, all the instructions were there, equipments worked properly. The host left some food for us to enjoy which was really nice. The location of flat is very convenient.
I higly recommend booking the apartment, no issues what so ever.
Lo mejor del piso es la situación, muy cerca de la estación de victoria en una calle tranquila pero con todos los servicios y tiendas a un paso!. El piso espacioso y bien equipado! Shariah muchas gracias por el recibimiento! Aconsejable para familias. Un saludo Jan!
Großzügiges Appartement sehr zentral. Ein paar Gehminuten zum Buckingham Palace oder BigBen. Ruhige Strasse, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der unmittelbaren Umgebung. Vermieter sehr entgegen kommend, durften unser Gepäck am Abreisetag bis abends im Appartement lassen. Vermieter antwortet schnell, Schlüsselübergabe problemlos.
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