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Comments: I have been round the block a few times with fancy/expensive strings. I came back to the Duraflex 16.
There is a reason why it is the world's no.1 string. If you fancy a change -- stick with this but just get it in a groovy color.
From: Clive, 3/15
Comments: I have been stringing tennis racquets for 5 years. The Prince Syn Gut with Duraflex 16 has been my
stringing experience nightmare! These strings cannot hold any tension over 60 lbs. As the price goes, you get what you pay for.
And this string is cheap!
From: Kid, 12/14
Comments: I've been using these strings for many years now. As a 5.0 player using a Wilson 99S with heavy
topspin and lots of power, I literally break these every 45 minutes of play. I love the feel I get but I find myself spending $20 per
match which becomes an expensive hobby real quick. I am currently looking for an alternative that gives me the same feel but
lasts longer. So far I've tried a few different hybrids with no success. The hybrids feel like my shots are muted and I don't like how
little power it gives me. The search/struggle continues...
From: Tomer, 10/14
Comments: This string is really tough, so don't string it at a high tension. I strung it at 57lbs and it really took a
while before the string loosing up and start feeling good. Once it's loose, it is pretty stable from the baseline, but the toughness
of the string gave off a decent amount of vibration, especially when you first begin to use it. For the price, it's a really good string,
compared to other more pricey strings like the NTX 16 control.
From: Howard, 9/13
Comments: This string lasts me for about 12 sets, on average. I am a 4.3 level player. Overall, this is a good sting.
After about 6 sets it gets about 4 lbs looser. So you have to sting it tighter than you want at the beginning and it gets looser than
you want at the end. Kind of tricky to deal with. My only complaint is the colors are painted on and aren't the same all the way
thru. Which means if you buy the darker colors, you leave black marks on all the balls when you play. However, the black lasts a
little bit longer because you have to wear thru the paint before you get to the string.
From: Ivana, 9/13
Comments: This is a good all-around string and kind of an industry standard for syn gut. What is very annoying is
the reel price. It is less expensive to buy sets! It's a good string but for the reel price there are just as good of strings that cost
From: Anon, 4/13
Comments: I use this string on my crosses and they take the shock out of the shots that would normally get when
stringing all poly. I string it with Luxilon Savage and it gives me consistent shots. I dont know about how long they last when
using spin because my mains are the Luxilon.
From: Anon, 2/13
Comments: This is a decent synthetic gut. You can find similar playability in other syn. guts. Why buy reels of this?
It it is cheaper to buy individual sets than reels.
From: John, 10/12
Comments: This is an excellent string for the price. I have tried them all, from the cheapest synthetic guts to the
fanciest of all natural guts. I keep coming back to Prince Synthetic Gut DF 16 gauge. I can no longer justify spending more money
on other strings. The Prince Synthetic Gut performs very well. If you don't know where to start on strings, start here with Prince
Sythetic Gut DF 16.
From: Anon, 9/12
Comments: Prince Synthetic Gut DF has been my "staple" string for years now! It is a
firm feeling (but not stiff or board-like) synthetic gut, but still has a lot of feel and playability.
Unlike a lot of other player's reviews on here, I do think that the Duraflex adds a good
amount of durability over other syn guts and the original Prince Syn Gut. I have strung
this string at various tensions, and have found that 58-60 lbs gives the best blend of
power and playability on my midplus frames. An excellent string at an even better price!
If you're looking for a hybrid string to soften up some poly or kevlar mains, I would
suggest the Prince Original Syn Gut however. It is a bit softer but still has a lot of the
same characteristics.
From: Brandon, 9/12
Comments: I blended this with a 17g Black Buffalo (Tiger Strings) Poly & Synthetic and it just feels great. Every hit I
don't even need my vibration dampener. It has a lot of confort. I just installed yesterday, but I play 3 hours a day so lets see how
it works
From: Hector, 8/12
Comments: Overall, a great deal for the money. These stings are very predictably stiff stings; you know how they
are going to react, they are consistent shot to shot, they have decent power & decent feel (a little stiff for my liking, but are still
fairly arm friendly) and are overall a good value for the money. Their durability is really bad for big topspin hitters. I would
literally break them every 30 minutes, over and over again. I hit with tons of topspin, so I break strings a lot no matter what I use
- with that being said, I string my own rackets and these are inexpensive strings so it keeps the stinging costs down - I just have
to spend a lot more time stringing!
From: Tim, 4/12
Comments: Great strings. It has great feel and spin, but only lasts about a
week. It is a cheap string to replace though.
From: Anon, 8/11
Comments: I use this string in a blend with Luxilon ALU Power 16 in the mains at 60 lbs and loved it. You get lots
of pocketing and spin while still keeping some pop and power. I am a hard, heavy hitting junior player and play about 20 hours a
week. This setup usually lasted me two weeks, which is not too bad for a poly/synthetic blend. If you are looking for a solid,
inexpensive string to blend with a poly, give this a shot, you really can't go wrong with it.
From: Anon, 7/11
Comments: I can say with confidence that
-Prince synthetic with duraflex 16- is the most cost/effective string out there, it has good comfort, playability and control, not the
most durable string out there, but if youíre a club player, this is a good choice.(buying a reel is a not a bad idea also). I have it
strung in my Head Microgel radical midplus at 56 lbs and I am hitting a good ball, if you use a control oriented frame, I suggest
stringing at around 55-57lbs, to help get that extra pop.
From: Ricardo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 06/10
Comments: My string only lasted me about 6 weeks but good playability for the first five weeks.
From: tom, england. 6/10
Comments: Only use this string because it's inexpensive. Strung @ 58lbs, plays very stiff and board-like. Spin
potential is very low especially when hitting kick serves and I don't get a lot of feel from the stringbed. Ball seems to pop off the
string as opposed to the cradle-like effect that I look for where the ball sits on the stringbed for longer. Might have to string
looser than usual to achieve this effect. On the positive side, these strings offer very good control.
From: Alfred, Toronto, ON, Canada. 6/10
Comments: These strings were ok for the first couple of hours of play, but they just went down hill from there. The
strings lost their tension very fast and I popped them with less than a couple of days play on them. I play 5 to 6 days a week and
these could never keep up with my regular play.
From: Boone, Columbia, SC, USA. 06/10
Comments: These strings are not good for Topspin players. It took a good 3 days to break into. Once that
happened, it began to be more playable. The tension loss is inevitable in these strings. The harder you hit, the faster it losses
tension. Still, the price makes it not such a big deal if you don't like them.
From: Kevin, Carrollton, TX, USA. 06/10
Comments: Last time I got my racquet restrung I got Volkl Power Fiber, which had a really nice feel to it. After about
two months of playing every day, those strings broke and my dad took the racket to be restrung. He asked the guy at the shop for
more durable strings. I got my racquet back with these in the racquet. Boy do they suck. I can't seem to find consistent strokes
with them. Sometimes the ball won't even get close to going over the net, and sometimes it just sails way over the court. I was in
fact playing very well with the Volkl Power Fiber, and now my level of play have been severely reduced. I don't know what makes
these so bad but I can't wait for the day that they break. DO NOT GET THESE!!!
From: Bob0974, CA, USA. 06/10
Comments: This is a solid and predictable string. You won't have trampoline issues with this string. It doesn't last
more than 30 minutes in my racquets, however. I pop the 7th main string in the middle every time and it is consistently under 30
minutes of play with freshly (and I mean just off the stringer fresh)strung racquets. Great feel, but if you are a high level player
who pops strings quickly, you had better use this as a cross string with a polyester string in the mains. I am a former tour player
and now academy coach, so I have a lot of experience with string. This is a solid string, but it's durability really depends on your
level of play and your style of play as well. Heavy toppers look elsewhere unless you use it as a hybrid.......
From: Brett, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. 5/10
Comments: I just had this string strung on my Wilson Black Whisper Hybrid at 55 and I love the feeling. At first I
wasn't used to the feeling but now it's so awesome. A lot of control and spin on the ball and now it's hitting more into the middle
of the court and sometimes toward the person. I can feel the crispness of the string and hear the sound. For some reason before, I
couldn't hit the ball in the sweet spot but with this string, it's hitting more in the sweet spot. Got this in silver and I love the color.
I'm thinking of increasing my tension to 56 and seeing what it would do.
From: Jenny, San Jose, CA, USA. 05/10
Comments: It's been a while and I still have these strings in my racquet since January. I've noticed that despite the
strings getting looser and looser in the racquet, I am still able to play tennis matches with them. I do feel that they played their
best only the first couple of matches that I played. The power has increased considerably on many of my shots, but I now tend to
miss the big angle shots that the Luxilon Timo 18 allowed me to hit so well. Also, I tend to over hit on cross court shots more
than I would normally hit. It's possible that the strings don't produce enough topspin for the heavy angle shots. But, I won't claim
that my technique is perfect enough for me to blame the equipment. I believe that I will string these in my mains with a Poly in
the crosses next time.
From: Kevin N, Maple Heights, OH, USA 03/10
TRP 3.5 (Prince Synthetic Gut 16 Duraflex: originally strung at 58lbs
Comments: Good strings for the price but one of the main reasons I didn't like this string too much was because of
the lack of spin.
From: Anon. 3/10
Comments: This is a good feeling string at 55-62 lbs in a Wilson 6.1, and offers good
performance/price point for about 6-10 hours of hitting. If you don't break it, you will start notching by then and will need to re-
string anyways particularly if you are good enough to hit in the sweet spot most of the time. I have strung my own racquets for
years, and find this is a good all-around string.
From: ANON 4.0+, Acton, MA USA. 2/10
Comments: Great string! This string allows for a good amount of spin and power but it is not very durable.
Although it is a great string for the price I prefer other more durable strings.
From: Antonio, Milan, Italy 02/10
Comments: I recently switched to this string from Luxilon Timo 18's. For my level, noticed that the strings are much
more forgiving in my ground strokes. But at the cost of getting more control, I have lost some speed off of my serve. But, I like
these strings much better overall in relation to the Lux Timo string; that was killing my arm. I'm just a little worried at the
longevity of this string because I've recently begun to hit hard enough to break strings.
Head Microgel Extreme Pro MP
From: Kevin, Maple Heights, OH, USA 01/10
String tension: 58lbs (The strings didn't move at this tension)
Comments: This string is all right overall, just the right amount of spin, power and control. I like polyester strings
the best.
From: Justin, Auckland, New Zealand. 11/09
Comments: I used to use Wilson stamina on my ntour95 and the strings broke after one week. I generally break
strings one or two times a month. After switching to the syn gut duraflex 16 I have been getting a lot more feel of the ball. I took
me three weeks to break the strings and I play 5 days a week for my high school team. I string at 58lbs on my NTour 95. By the
way best racquet ever.
From: Sub, St. Louis, MO, USA, 06/09
Comments:This is a pretty good string to put in the mains with either a poly or synthetic cross. I am a teaching pro
as well as a challenger circuit player, I generally restring all my racquets every week because I go through a couple string jobs
every two days if I am training. If you are looking for a good practice string, or if you are on a budget then this is a great choice. I
play with the k6.1 tour, which is why I do the synthetic mains and poly crosses, the racquet is way too stiff to put poly in the
mains. I generally string in the upper 40s or lower 50s with powerpads. With the P-SGDF I get good action on the ball, but not as
much as natural of course, but it works for training.
From: Dylan, USA, 05/09
Comments: I refer to this as a "default" string. If you are undecided about what multi-filament to use, and natural
gut is too expensive, or you just want a 'cheap-but-good' string, then simply go for these. I've had it strung in about 10 different
racquets, between 55-60lbs, and they always feel good to me. It's not the best in any single category, but it rates up there for
value+all-round performance.
From: Andrew, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 04/09
Comments: I use this string at 50 pounds tension in both of my Babolat AeroPro Drive racquets. Lots of pop, plenty
of control on flat, slice, topspin groundstrokes, and nice depth and control on volleys. I hit fairly hard, and I've experienced no
problems with durability. It's a first-rate, extremely cost-effective string that I will continue to use.
From: Jeff, Baton Rouge, LA. 4/09
Comments: This string was not good, I actually only got it by complete accident. I'm a high school player and I just
didn't like the way it felt, not to mention the lack of spin. I prefer polyester strings and found that the Babolat Pro Hurricane is
probably the best string I've ever had.
From: Gus, Bloomington, IL, USA. 3/09
Comments: Used to play with original Prince Synthetic and thought I'd give the Duraflex a go. Great feel but does
not last. I play relatively flat forehands and single-handed backhand. Got this string with my new Speedport Black strung at 58lbs
and thought the 16 gauge would give me better durability. Unfortunately not, as I only managed 4 hours of tennis before the
strings snapped. During that short time, I thought the strings had good feel and helped generate decent spin when needed.
On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being best)
Feel: 7
Spin: 6
Durability: 1
Tension stability: string didn't last long enough to find out
Comfort: 5
Power: 6
Control: 6
From: Jamboi, Malaysia. 2/09
Comments: I play this in the mains and in the crosses is the Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16 gauge. So far it is
great. My serve has been great because I have complete control over it. I have been been a few inches from the lines. I am a lefty
so it gives me a big advantage. I string it at 55 lbs and I use the Prince O3 Speedport Tour.
From: anonymous, PA, USA. 2/09
Comments: This string is for a more beginning to intermediate level players. Once you get more advanced, you
start to get a little picky on what your prefer.
From: jason, La Palma, CA, USA. 1/09
Comments: I don't often explore with strings and I've played with this one for about a year now. I try to think that
my skill does most of the work and consider the string only a small part of my gameplay. That being said, it was a decent string,
more neutral if anything. Nothing spectacular, but nothing detrimental either.
From: Chris, West Sacramento, CA. 1/09
Comments: Terrible string for a player who plays more than a couple days a week. As a college player who played 6
days a week for 6 weeks, I burnt through a whole reel by myself on my Prince tour. I broke on average a string every 4 hours or
so, so not recommended for power hitters. Although, the price is decent though, but comparable to the durability.
From: Sean, Plainfield, Il, USA. 12/08
Comments: Very good string for the money. Has really good feel and control. It will move around quite a bit for
hard hitters. Best solution is to place string savers throughout the sweet spot and this will prevent them from moving, and will
also prolong the life of the strings. I highly recommend them in conjunction with string savers.
From: Michael, Boston, MA, USA, 11/08
Comments: These strings lasted me 10 months the first time around, but I wasn't much of a power player then. I
just got my new Ksix one strung with these and I'll see how long they hold up in tournaments.
From: Wes, Post Falls, ID, USA. 11/08
Comments: The best string ever very good feel good for spin. It gives you enough power. I play every day for 6
hours a day but the only bad thing is the durability it only last me 1-2 days.
From: Kevin, East Quogue, NY, USA. 7/08
Comments: Good string but breaks after about 4 or 5 days of hard play. Good all around string.
From: Steven, KY. 7/08
Comments: Excellent playability and feel. However, I would not recommend it to hard hitters, since it wears down
fairly quick. Lasted me a month before it snapped.
From: Ivan, Pittburgh, PA, USA. 6/08
Comments: I was satisfied with the string. It works great for, moderate aggression. I would recommend it, it's the
best yet from the company, and I put it on my stick.
From: James, Austin, Texas, USA. 6/08
Comments: This is a good string for light to moderate hitters. It provides decent control and is somewhat durable.
For better power and control, I use this string in the crosses with Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power Rough in the mains. It may still
break after a few weeks, but the combination works very well.
From: Jeff, NC, USA. 4/08
Comments: For the relatively flat hitter, this string is great. It's on the low-end for cost, the feel is nice and the
durability is OK. I live in a humid climate and don't play with an overwhelming amount of power, but I do like to serve and volley
and this string holds up great for about 2 weeks. After that, it is either fraying, broken or so loose I just cut it out. For the price, I
can't complain. Awesome low-cost string for the touch/angle player,;hard-hitters should look elsewhere.
From: Morgan, Brunswick, GA. 3/08
Comments: This is not a good string for the money. If you get enough tension for spin, it gets harsh and breaks
quickly. Anyone who likes this string should be in heaven with regular Wilson Sensation. It lasts longer with good tension and has
much better feel, all for about the same price! Really no comparison.
From: Chuck, Atlanta, GA, US. 2/08
Comments: Absolutely love this string. It keeps its power and spin all at once. The quote holds true it is the best
string around. Trust me give it a try.
From: Michael, TX, USA, 02/08
Comments: I am also from Santa Clara and my experience with this string was awesome. I was using Gamma
Professional before, but when I switched, my kick serve doubled in spin! Power is simply immense. In the Triad 4.0 Midplus the
strings do not budge a bit, which makes games much more consistent.
From: Anon. 2/08
Comments: This string provides even more comfort, control and power than Prince Synthetic Gut Multifilament
string. This lasted for about 1-2 weeks, and it started to lose tension. After it lost its tension, it lasted about 2-3 months before it
broke, but I did lose tremendous amount of control.
From: Ju, Anaheim, CA, USA. 1/08
Comments: This string is very nice. The durability is better than the multifilament. The feel, comfort, power, control
and the sound it makes when making contact with the ball are nice. Overall it is a very good string.
From: Mani, Santa Clara, CA, USA. 12/07
Comments: The Duraflex isn't so durable, not even close to Prince Synthetic original, but it has really nice pop,
power, spin, and control. Overall it's a really good string, but it's not for string breakers
From: Shawn, USA. 11/07
Comments: This string is very good if you want to see what kind of string you should use in your racquet. It doesn't
last long and feels very spongey. Overall it is just average. I am a 4.0 player and whenever I get a new racquet, I string it with
From: Marco, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 10/07
Comments: I am a 4.5 high school singles, base liner, and I've gotta' say, this string has excellent feel and control.
(I string @ 63 lbs with a HEAD Liquid Metal 8) Unfortunately, the 'Duraflex' aspect does not live up to what its claims. This is easily
the least durable string I've ever used, but if you have a stringing machine, or don't mind paying all the money to get a racket
restrung every week or so, go and buy this string NOW.
From: Anon, 09/07
Comments: This is a really good string for such a cheap price. After I broke my strings on my Babolat, the stringer
strung my Babolat Pure these and they feel a lot more stable. I only played for 1.5 hours yesterday, but the spin and control is
very good. This is a very good string for such a cheap price.
From: Will, Troy, MI, USA. 5/07
Comments: First, I must confess that all string feels pretty much the same to me, with tension being the primary
difference in feel. Regarding this string, I have found it to be okay. It seems to break early, but I'm a big hitter. I would
recommend it to softer hitters or players who are not yet sure what tension they like and are experimenting a bit with their stick.
From: JBN, Draper, UT, USA. 3/07
Comments: This string is all right. I play with moderate topspin, and I hit hard, but most of my hard shots are flat,
so the string lasts me about a week. I am about a 4.0-4.5 NTRP player, and I enjoyed this string. I combined it in a hybrid with
Gamma Durablast Plus 15L strings as the mains and the Prince Synthetic Gut on the crosses. This combination works pretty well
for me, but I am looking to find a new cross string that will give me a little bit more pop and spin on my groundstrokes and serve.
Overall, though, a great string for the price, and I would buy it again if my search did not turn up anything.
From: Anon, 12/06
Comments:This string didn't hold up as well as the basic synthetic gut. I was using this string 16 gauge in the
mains and syn gut 18 in the crosses. To my surprise, this string did not last as long as the entire racquet strung with original syn
gut 17 gauge. I'm not sure of what to think of this string with the addition of duraflex. It appears from my style of play, heavy
topspin baseliner 4.5+ (play approx 20 hrs a week), that the basic gut may function better for this type of game. Overall, a good
string, good feel but the durability isn't what I expected. But I can say the 16 and 17 gauge are much softer than the 18 for some
reason. Think I'll stick to the 17 gauge basic white Prince syn gut.
From: BD in Delray Beach, FL, 10/06
Comments: This is a quality string! I have used this string for over 8 years. I am a (5.0) topspin baseliner and have
no complaints about the durability of this string. News Flash: If you are a hard hitting baseliner, you will break strings no matter
what you use!! I have tried different strings over the years but keep coming back to what works. This string is in all my Head OS
iRadicals @ 64lbs.
From: Zahrod, Oakland, CA, USA. 10/06
Comments: This string is very average to me. It takes a lot out of me to produce topspin. Another thing is the
serving; it takes a lot for me to do a kick serve or a flat. A redeeming quality is the price tag. It is very cheap since almost
everyone. If anyone wants major spin and power, try a different string.
From: Jimmy, Branchburg, NJ, USA. 9/06
Comments: I have been playing with Prince Synthetic Gut for nearly 20 years and still using it now. It is perfect for
all types of players. As you approach the breaking point, the tension loosens up noticeably.
From: David, Hong Kong. 9/06
Comments: Great String! Like previous posters said, it does lose tension quicker than normal but at the price it's
not big deal! I just string up this stuff in my 300G all the time. I break a string every 3-4 hours but since I string myself I don't
have any problem with that! I can't get enough of that initial feel. It plays amazingly crisp!
From: Mike, MA, USA. 9/06
Comments: I'm a 5.0 hitter with quite a bit of topspin. This string isn't bad at all for the price, but before you buy it
you need to consider this. Prince synthetic with duraflex doesn't last long, especially if you hit with spin, and it looses tension
VERY fast. If you buy this string because you like the price and have your own string machine so you don't mind the constant
stringing, try switching to Wilson extreme synthetic. Its durability is just as bad, but has MUCH better tension retention. For the
rest of you, stick with this string, it's not too bad.
From: Boris Spatsky, Cupertino, CA, USA 09/06
Comments: This is an unbeatable performance bargain. I used to be a certified professional (P2) and a certified
USRSA stringer, and for the money you just can't beat good old duraflex. Sure, it's not going to perform like natural gut or a type
flight synthetic (Gamma Live Wire), but it's so cheap! It does tend to lose tension faster than some other strings, but if you string
your own racquets then you can afford to string them all the time with this stuff. When I was a junior, I used to buy this by the
reel in 17 gauge and just string my sticks all the time.
From: Paul, LA, CA 08/06
Comments: I have been using this string for about 4-5 years now and have loved it since I started using it.
However, I do have one problem with it, I go through at least two racquets a day when I train a lot and only about 1 per match
when playing tournaments back to back. I play on clay during the summer and indoor hard courts during the winter and on both
surfaces I have this problem. I do play with a lot of topspin and power but I still find this a problem seeing as I never really get a
good use out of one racquet. That being said I do avoid the problem of the quick tension loss when breaking strings this often. I
start with and new racquet and therefore the right tension often which makes the string great. But, I would not recommend this
string for an advanced player who trains a lot and plays tournaments regularly.
From: Adam, The Netherlands 08/06
Comments:"PSG" is a very good string for intermediate players and also advanced. I put PSG on plenty of my
customer's racquets and I have never heard anything negative about it. I use Livewire XP 16 L myself, but would recommend Price
Synthetic Gut to anyone who is looking for a nice feeling string with decent playability. And overall it has a PRICE that you cannot
pass up!
From: Vince, Arcadia, California, USA, 07/06
Comments: I have been using this for the past 15 years. The string keeps tension for the first 3 days
after restrung, offering power/control/comfort. Then it loses tension significantly, but has OK playability for 3
months until it breaks. During these 3 months, I hardly notice any change of the string's feel. This is also the
cheapest string you can get. Pretty good deal for the money.
From: Bill, Plano TX 05/06
Comments: I've used this string once because it was my first time to change my
string in my new PRINCE SHARK which had a great top spin and it really is an all around
string, which top or even beginner class of players try it to believe it
From: First Name:Christian, Philippines 02/06
Comments: I use this string for most of my customers and haven't received any
negative comments about it. I used this string myself for four years and loved it. It comes at
a great price for what you get. It is definitely worth a try. Its an offer you really can't pass up!
From: Ty, Dinuba, CA 1/06
Comments: I've been using this string in my Ti Radical MP for a few years now,
and what I would highlight would
be: starts off great, trails off rather quickly. I do actually like this string overall, and I don't
break it much, mainly since my frame
has a dense string pattern, but the performance over a short time really drops. I have 3
identical frames and when I cycle
through them I do notice a difference in playability (not that it gets terrible, just not nearly as
crisp as when you start). My bottom
line: price is good, string is good and if you are under 4.5 you won't even notice, but don't
expect to get much pristine crisp play
from these strings if you like to crush the ball.
From: Ivan, FL, USA. 11/05
Comments: I used this string at 58 lbs on my Babolat Pure Control Std. When I
hit the first ball with
this string, it felt really soft and comfortable, which I like. I was hitting shots confidently, until
after 3 days of
tennis. Then, these strings had lost almost all tension, and felt very dead. It was so dead
that no matter how
hard I hit the ball, it would just slump to the ground. Topspin had no effect on it. I really liked
this string for the
first 3 days...after that, it was just horrible. And for the duraflex technology...why would you
want to keep a string
that turns dead longer? I recommend the Prince original synthetic gut...I break these strings
about once every
two weeks, and they DO lose tension, but they never feel dead, so I can adjust to the feeling.
I would only
recommend the Prince duraflex string if you can break it within 3 days.
From: Kevin, CA, USA. 11/05
Comments: Before trying this string I was using Wilson Stamina, which I had it
strung at 57lbs.
Wilson Stamina
lasted a very long time, played decently but for some reason I didn't really think if was for me.
Based on the tons
of positive
feedback I decided to give PSGD a try and I was fairly impressed with the string. I strung it
at 53lbs and still I
think it gives me
more control than my previous string. PSGD also seems to pocket the ball really well,
though perhaps doesn't
hold tension as well
as Wilson Stamina. After 15 hours of play the string still plays very well (I have flat strokes),
so I now think PSGD
is my syn gut of
From: Virgilio, Italy. 10/05
Comments:I played with Babolat Super Fine Play 16g at first and thought it was
a good string had durability but it was hard on my arm. I then ordered a new racquet and it
came strung with Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex and will be stringing and buying this
string from now on. It has a good feel on spin shots,it does however wear out kind of
quickly,but for the price I will continue using it.
From: Romeo Palacios
Laredo,Texas-USA 10/05
Comments: I bought a Babolat Pure Drive racquet and it came strung with this
string in yellow. I was going to cut it
out and restring the racquet with my usual choice of Luxilon Big Banger. I gave this a try,
however, and what I can say is
playability and feel is as good as from Luxilon, if not better. String is very arm friendly and
has tremendous control, every ball fell
into the court, I was simply amazed. The big negative about this string is that it moves a lot,
your fingers will burn after one
match from adjusting the strings. If you don't mind that, it is the best string for the money.
From: Tom, Wayne, NJ, USA. 9/05
Comments: I just hit with this string for the first time last night and all I can say is
WOW!!! I used to play with
polyester strings (LUX BB ALU Power and ACE) but after a while they hurt my arm and
shoulder. I would get pains in my arm every
time. Polys are too harsh if you don't plan on changing the strings often cause they lose
tension very quickly. As for the PSGD that
I tried, I had it strung @ 62lbs on my Head Flexpoint Radical Tour and it was an amazing
feeling. I was taking big cuts at every
ball and I found that the control was excellent. The string was crisp a bit due to the high
tension but felt very comfortable and
arm friendly. Didn't feel a thing, no pain whatsoever. Shots that were hit in the sweetspot felt
amazing. I never had that feeling on
a clean strike before. Another amazing thing that I noticed is that my strings hardly even
moved. I know polys have this aspect to
them but I didn't expect it from a SG. The last SG that I tried was the Head FXP and I hated it,
no feel whatsoever and no power,
not to mention that the strings were all over the place after every shot. I find that the PSGD is
not super powerful but it has good
pop, even though I provide all the necessary power. As for durability, that still remains to be
seen since I've only played with it
about 2+ hours so far. I expect it to snap pretty fast due to my racquet's stringbed (16x19) but
we will see. I would recommend
this string to anybody, it offers everything that you would want in a string. And for the price that
it is selling, it quite possibly
could be the best buy available.
From: John, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 9/05
Comments: This is an excellent string. It has great feel but if you hit hard or a lot
of spin this string will not last
long. When I used it I would pop it everyday, so I hybridized it with polyester for it to last
longer. If you don't play often or are
now starting this is a great string for you.
From: Liam, St.Lucia. 9/05
Comments: I tried this Prince string and only got 5 hours of play on it. I tried
Luxilon Big Banger ALU 16L power
string and
it lasted 10-15 hours of play but was expensive at around $30. Now am hitting with gamma
15 marathon and getting about
12-15 hours
of play time at around $21. Have not noticed a significant difference in feel.
From: Dennis City, State, Country: Sacramento, CA
Comments: I am a top level player who cannot see why anyone would use an
expensive polyester or gut. This string simply has it all, and no matter what I try, this string
beats them all. This is a traditional and somewhat durable string for its composition. Thanks
Prince for sticking to the basics.
From: Rupert, Los Gatos, CA, USA 07/05
NTRP: 5.0 Semi Professional Junior
Comments: This string is definitely one of the top synthetic gut strings on the
market. It has a great balance of feel
and ball bite. But, as with most playable strings, it just doesn't last. It survived about 7 hours
of rallying, no match play. If you're
a chronic string breaker, don't bother.
From: Anon. 7/05
Comments: This is easily the best string I've ever used. I will use now every time
I play. I recommend this string to everyone playing tennis. I play with this strung at 63lbs, very
From: Joe Mama, Chestwater, United Kingdom, 07/05
Comments: This string blows on durability if you are a player who hits hard with
a lot of spin. I'm a 4.5-5.0 High School varsity player and this string lasted me only 5 days.
The touch and feel is great but doesn't make up for the amount of time it lasted. Prince
lightning XX lasted longer than the prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex and felt a lot better.
Right now I'm using the Luxilon Big Banger ALU 16L power string. It is very weird at first.
Doesn't hit like any synthetic gut strings but is great on durability. I would recommend it for
string breakers
From: James, Medford, NY, USA. 05/05
Comments: Any racquet that I did not know the strings of that played great
(some demos) had these strings. I will certainly
buy a few sets. 4.0, Prince Original Graphite OS.
From: Andrew, Greenville, NC, USA. 03/05
Comments: I use this string on my Wilson PS 6.5 (oversized). Playability is
awesome and the string moved crazily as in
most other nylon string. It lasted about 25-28 hours for me. My NTRP is about 3.5. Moving
to Tecnifibre Spinfire 17 & Luxilon Big
Banger Ace 18.
From: Pat, Hong Kong. 03/05
Comments: These strings are great to hit with and have a great feel to them, the
price is great and everything, but it's not as
durable as I hoped it would be. Otherwise, it's all good.
From: Daniel, The Woodlands, TX, USA. 02/05
Comments: Not recommended for string breakers who don't have their very own
stringing equipment, the price really adds up.
From: Eugene, Bingjamton , NY, USA. 02/05
Comments: I use this as a cross string with natural gut as the main string. This
string holds its tension better than the original. It keeps my gut mains locked in place and
after 5 hours of play, has maintained its tension well. My wet weather frame is strung with
this and the price/playability ratio is superb. The BEST synthetic gut.
From: Bill, Calgary, Alberta. 01/05
Comments: I really like this string. It plays better than any other string I've played
with. It breaks about once a week for me but other than that, it's a great string.
From: Corey, Lincoln, NE, USA. 9/04
Comments: These strings last long enough for me and play very well. I string
this in my Prince More Attack S920 @ 58lbs and I love it. The feel of the string is good. This
is one of the best strings at a price you can afford.
From: Damian, Garden Grove, CA, USA. 9/04
Comments: This string has lots of power and pop to it. It feels crisp when you hit
a ball very hard. I have been playing with it for 2 weeks now, and it still feels very fresh.
From: Colin, Anchorage, AK, USA. 8/04
Comments: Though a good value, this string has never seemed to last long on
my Yonex V-CON 17s. Longevity is definitely an issue, I break a string every 3-4 days, so I
don't recommend this for heavy hitters. Spin, comfort and power are limited. For me, this is
just a basic cheap and easy string. Not bad for the price, though
From: Tommy, Columbus, Ohio, USA. 7/04
Comments: Stop reading, and just click on BUY. This is the best string in the
market in terms of price and playability. There are no others like it.
From: Vicente, Doraville, GA, USA. 4/04
Comments: It is great in the beginning, but it losses the crisp feeling in a short
period of time. It has good durability, and I definitely think it is worth the price.
From: Eduardo, Monterrey, Mexico. 2/04
Comments: These strings are awesome. I've been using it for a year and I'm
really happy with it. It feels great when I play and it lasts long. You Should Try It!
From: George, Hattiesburg, MS, USA .12/03


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Freshman Admission Requirements - FAQs
Admission to the University of Detroit Mercy is selective. Each student who applies is given an individual evaluation. Factors considered in making admission decisions include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Our admissions committee gives full consideration to all graduates of an accredited high school or recipients with acceptable scores on the General Education Development Test (GED).
Applicants with a "B" average or better with a competitive score on the ACT or SAT, will generally be admitted to programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Education, the College of Business Administration, the College of Health Professions, or the McAuley School of Nursing.
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BLM to Examine Steps to Reduce Methane From Mining Operations on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C.: As part of President Obama's recently released Strategy to Cut Methane Emissions, a component of the Climate Action Plan, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public comment on a possible rulemaking that could reduce the waste of methane from mining operations on public lands. Reducing methane emissions is a powerful way to take action on climate change.
"We welcome public input on ways in which we can both increase mine safety and improve the health of our environment," said BLM Director Neil Kornze. "We will work with federal, state and local officials as well as with industry and nongovernmental organizations to explore ways to responsibly reduce methane emissions."
The BLM published in the Federal Register an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit comments on establishing a program that would allow the capture, use, sale, or destruction of waste mine methane from Federal coal leases and, Federal leases for other solid minerals.
Methane that is released as a direct result of mining operations is known as waste mine methane. The authority for the BLM to address the capture, use, or destruction of waste mine methane across 700 million acres of Federal mineral estate comes from the Mineral Leasing Act. When released into the mining environment, waste mine methane can pose a significant safety threat for underground miners in operations where the methane may concentrate in underground workings to explosive levels.
In his Climate Action Plan, President Obama directed the Administration to develop a comprehensive, interagency strategy to cut methane emissions. In March, the White House released a Strategy to Cut Methane Emissions that builds on progress to date and takes steps to further cut methane emissions from landfills, coal mining, and agriculture, and oil and gas systems through cost-effective voluntary actions and common-sense standards. By publishing the ANPR, the BLM is addressing one of the opportunities to reduce domestic methane emissions identified in the strategy. Learn more about the Strategy here.
Taking action to curb methane waste and pollution is important because emissions of methane make up nearly 9 percent of all the greenhouse gas emitted as a result of human activity in the United States. Since 1990, methane pollution in the United States has decreased by 11 percent, even as activities that can produce methane have increased. However, methane pollution is projected to increase to a level equivalent to over 620 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution in 2030 absent additional action to reduce emissions.
Methane can be removed from coal and other underground mines using several methods: draining methane from the mineral deposit before or during mining operations; draining gas from closed or mined out areas; or using fans to dilute and ventilate methane from mine areas.
The ANPR asks for comment on technologies for the capture, use, sale or destruction of waste mine methane. The ANPR also seeks comment on the economics of reducing mine waste emissions.
The 60-day comment period closes June 30, 2014.
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Leslie Segrete is co-host of The Money Pit. She's a home improvement expert with an eye for design and the skills to get the job done. She knows what turns a house into a home and has the tips and ideas to make improvements easy and fun.
Leslie's home improvement skills span radio, television and print. Leslie's television design career includes; "Hotel Impossible" Travel Channel, designer, "$100 Makeover" on A&E; as designer and host, she was the lead designer on The Ugliest House on the Block, on the We Network, and Leslie hosted the Emmy nominated WLIW special, "Going Green Long Island". Leslie was part of making design dreams reality as a carpenter and designer for TLC's hit series Trading Spaces and While You Were Out, where she designed, built and executed projects to please the participating families and millions of her fans every single week. More recently, Leslie hosted a series for A&E called $100 Makeover which helped people sort through their clutter to find design treasures to make over rooms in their house. She was also the lead designer on The Ugliest House on the Block, on the We Network, creating dramatic exterior makeovers that benefited the whole community. Plus, Leslie hosted a series called Going Green Long Island for WLIW, a division of PBS which focused on the green advancements this New York community has made.
As co-host of The Money Pit, Talkers Magazine named Leslie to their prestigious Heavy Hundred list of the "100 Most Important Talk Show Hosts in America ." Together with Tom Kraeutler , Leslie co-authored My Home, My Money Pit: Your guide to Every Home Improvement Adventure.
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"Late Qing Photograph and Document Exhibit" - China's Catholic Legacy
Through August 15 [2012]
|While China's Roman Catholic heritage really commenced during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Christianity was largely dormant in the Middle Kingdom from the end of the Yuan until the famous Jesuit missionary, Matteo Ricci, SJ (1552-1610), re-established the Catholic mission in China during the final years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The first Catholics to serve China's people and teach Christianity were the Franciscans, but it was the Jesuits that planted the most enduring seeds of Catholicism in Chinese society. By the late Qing, however, Catholic missionaries were not the only Westerners in China; by the 19th-century China fell victim to Western imperialism and was besieged by emissaries and merchants who were more interested in profit and colonialism than spiritual and charitable concerns. The historical photographs, documents and objects included in this exhibit--mostly from the private collection of Dr. Anthony Clark--represent both the successes and failures of the Catholic exchange in China during its turbulent era of transition from empire to republic. By the late-imperial period the Chinese Catholic Church had grown to over three million Christian faithful, and one of the larger questions was whether it was still a "mission," or if China already had its own native Church. This exhibit illustrates the tensions that marked China's transition from a foreign-run Church to one that oversees its own enduring legacy.
Exhibit Curator
Dr. Anthony Clark, Whitworth
Exhibit Main Entry
Exhibit Panorama
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Planted depressions that collect stormwater that runs off surrounding areas. The plant species in bioswales are selected for their ability to tolerate both wet and dry conditions. Rainwater that falls on or flows into a bioswale is retained in the soil (a special soil mixture is used to maximize retention), evaporated, absorbed by plants, and allowed to infiltrate back into the water table.
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Negotiations continued as the High Level segment involving Ministers from dozens of countries kicked off at the Cancun climate change talks. Mayan dancers and musicians staged an intricate tableau which ended with a young boy holding a single green tree in a pot. UN Secretary Ban ki-Moon and Mexican President Filipe Calderone then took turns at the podium.
"Do not let the perfect be the enemy of the good," Ban exhorted representatives of more than 170 nations gathered in the vast plenary hall at Moon Palace. It's time to reach agreement on those things that can be agreed upon, he said, in order to form the basis of a broader, binding agreement next year in South Africa.
No more delays, he said. "We need results now."
Time is the Enemy of the Ice
The issue of time and the need for urgent action came through today in an assessment report released at a press conference by UNEP. Mountain Glaciers and Climate Change is a joint project of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), CICERO and GRID-Arendal. Its main finding is that overall there is a global glacial melt going on and this threatens the water upon which millions of people rely for drinking and irrigation. The report can be downloaded from the GRID website.
The press conference was attended by Norwegian Environment Minister Erik Solheim who announced 75 million Norwegian Kroner over five years to support continued research and development of adaptation strategies in the Himalaya region. There was considerable media interest and versions of the story have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Agence France Press, Reuters and other places.
My Last Meal at Cancunmesse
There is a market in Cancunmesse, the large trade centre where most of the side events are held. I've passed it several times without stopping. Since this is my last day at the COP, I stopped.
After bargaining down the price of packages of coffee and chocolate (and getting a decent "Cancunmesse price" – about twice what it would be in the market in Cancun) I was offered mescal. This is an alcoholic drink made from the maguey plant with a worm in the bottle. The drink is served with a reddish shredded substance that looked a little like saffron but which Wikipedia indicates is likely shredded dried worm. Mmmm. Fortunately, the mescal washed it down quickly and there was no aftertaste.
"Here, try this," said one of the two indigenous women plying the chocolate-coffee-mescal trade. She held out a small bag of rust-coloured fibres. "Just put it right in your mouth."
I did and chewed. It was garlicky and a bit salty. The merchant levelled her gaze at me and said: "Grasshopper."
Really? Mmmm. How interesting, I said as I took an offered roasted garlic clove and popped it into my mouth. Voilà! No more grasshopper taste.
The young woman explained that grasshoppers are a staple in her state of Oaxaca. We don't have a lot of meat, she said, and maize, beans and grasshoppers are an important part of the regional diet. Besides, she said with a smile, if people eat the grasshoppers, the grasshoppers don't eat the people's food.
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That's my boy!"That shows the importance of [good] practices," he said. "The judges know I can do the program. It shows they want me to do well. That's good to know; it definitely cheered me up a little bit."
But Patrick, even Joubert and Plushenko -- those no transitions, no choreography nonenties -- have had some good practices."That shows the importance of [good] practices."
But you didn't.The judges know I can do the program."
But you didn't."It shows they want me to do well."
I think you were misquoted here, Pat. I think what you actually said was, "I have a lot of hard work before me. My goal this season is to deliver clean programs.""That's good to know; it definitely cheered me up a little bit."
That way you can cheer yourself up, and you don't have to depend on being cheered up by the judges.
I often hear CoP fans say that 6.0 was bad because if you had a poor SP you were all but eliminated from the podium.
Hope many will enjoy Patrick's medal at this event - which never would have happened under 6.0.
Too much fuss is being made over a few mistakes. This scoring system rewards differently than 6.0 where three mistakes in the technical program would eliminate a skater from the podium.
It's about points - there is no technical program and freeskate anymore. There are two programs with one being longer than the other.
Look for Patrick to battle it out with Oda tonight for the Gold with Rippon for the bronze.
It's about the points - and it doesn't matter how you get them.
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[QUOTE=janetfan;524031....It's about the points - and it doesn't matter how you get them.[/QUOTE]
It matters if the judges hold someone up. I am waiting to see the protocols, but the classic statement is that you should not get rewarded for what you have done in the past, but rather for what you do on that particular day when you compete. Otherwise, it's just points for reputation, and CoP was supposed to do away with that. The PCS given Patrick, therefore, already disturbs me. Canada was the participant that kept demanding fairness in the judging; that is what brought about CoP in the first place.
I Can't blame Skate Canada at all. Sorry, but the judges (not Canadians) love to kiss SC's feet. What can you do?
Even Chan's defenders have felt some degree of unjustice here. I don't see it goes on like this forever. I'm wondering if CoP or the judges are pushing the envelope which could trigger further changes soon.
Looking at Patrick's score - which is more than respectable - it appears most of the judges decided he was pretty good.
If he lands most of his jumps tonight he will probably win - unless Oda drops one of his 4x3x3's that we have been seeing in practice.
It won't matter if Chan isn't clean and Oda is---Chan will probably win anyway, if the judges boost the PCS high enough.


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Size40 m²
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I propose you a flat for a short term rents. It is a very nice apartment located near the Vykhino metro .
Distance to;
Vykhino metro - 10 min by bus
Taganskaya - 18 min by subway (6 stations)
The apartment is studio - living room ( with a comfortable sofa for 2 persons) + full equipped kitchen.
Comfort: AC, ironing-board, iron.
Business: unlimited high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, work place.
Security: intercom, metal door.
Entertainment: TV satellite, DVD.
Bathroom: bath, washing machine, hairdryer.
Kitchen: refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware, kettle, oven.
Bedlinen and towels change is made once a week. There is laundry and ironing services for extra payment.
The price is depending of your stay.
The apartment is the ideal location to visit Moscow – for business or pleasure!!!
High comfort for a low price!!!
Please, write me a message before you want to book!
Kind regards
House rulesGeneral rules.
When leaving the apartment please make sure that:
Closed the windows.
Locked the door.
Switched off the gas, water and light.
I will appreciate you.
Invitation letters:
The invitation letter to Russia can be only done through a licensed LLC. I can make the official invitation letter. It is not included in the apartment rate and will require additional 1 250 RUR (35 USD) per person.
Registration in Russia:
If you stay over 7 nights in Russia you have to make the registration. It is NOT INCLUDED in the apartment rate and will require additional 700 Rubles (20 USD) per person. I will need the copy of your passport, and copy of your entry card (the paper form you filled in when entering Russia) and the copy of your visa.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the apartment. You are welcome to smoke outside the building (both in the yard and in the street). Smoking inside the building is impossible. Smoking in the room will need a deep chemical cleaning after your check-out at a cost of 5000 RUB (140 USD). Thanks for understanding !
Is not allowed in the apartment:
Walking in street shoes
Conducting noise party with your friends
Making noise which neighbours can hear and complain about
Preparing harsh smell food
Your flat will be ready by 14:00. In case you are arriving early please inform me on the desired time. Early check-in is not guaranteed and fully depends on the people checking out before you. However I will do my best to let you in as early as I can.
Is to be done by 12:00. Please let me know if you wish to stay longer. The positive decision is not guaranteed and fully depends on the people checking in after you.
Check-in and check-out time should be discussed beforehand (at least 24-hours prior to arrival/departure)
Please do not leave the flat in mess otherwise, we will have to take 1600 Rubles (45 USD) fine.
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Very good located, cosy appartment and Vladimkr is a very friendly and reliable person. I would come again!
The clean and spacious, excellent to walk to the Kremlin and near metro location, there is a "spectacular" supermarket opposite to the apartment across the street. The jacuzzi is not working.
El apartamento limpio y espacioso, localización inmejorable para ir andando al Kremlin y cerca de parada de metro, hay un supermercado"espectacular" frente al apartemento cruzando la calle. El jacuzzi no funciona.
Moscow is a huge city - but in Vladimir's apartment Located at 6 minutes walk from the Metro Timirjavevskaja you can relax wonderfully and gather new energy. The apartment is centrally located and yet very quiet. It is very stylish, clean, bright, spacious with good beds. The kitchen is very functional and lovingly Vladimir has provided us with tea, sugar and Kekes available.
Highly recommended!
Moskau ist eine riesige Stadt - aber in Vladimirs Wohnung 6 Minuten Fussweg von der Metro Timirjavevskaja entfernt kann man sich wundervoll erholen und neue Energie sammeln. Die Wohnung liegt sehr zentral und doch sehr ruhig. Sie ist sehr stilvoll eingerichtet, sauber, hell, geräumig mit guten Betten. Die Küche ist ganz funktional eingerichtet und liebevoll hat Vladimir uns Tee, Zucker und Kekes zur Verfügung gestellt.
Absolut zu empfehlen!
Vladimir is a very pleasant man and he is quite Professional. The flat and everything is top level. Luxury, very well decorated, very central...Those few days were a dream and it was very nice to get back0 this beautiful flat to have a rest after walking in Moscow. My eighty old father keeps saying : "if I still live a little bit more I will come back to Vladirmir's". As for me I am very happy having chosen that flat and I highly recommend it !!!! In addition to that I thought I would have found hostile people because the international crisis between East and West and people were very friendly...Two guys in the street even took us in their car to lead us to Air France officies as we couldn't find them !!!! I celebrated my 50 th birthday over there and I will keep this in my mind and heart as a very
fond memory...
Apartment large and spacious for a couple. The photos are representing the rooms very truly. We always travel abroad for work and so far this is one of the best flats we ever rented. It's a great location, in the very center of Moscow. A few minutes from a supermarket, a metro station, Arbat, ... Only we choose it also because of the jacuzzi where to relax after a working day but it didn't work. And two kitchen doors had to be repaired
Квартира полностью соответствует описанию.Владимир приятный в общении, комретентный представитель фирмы в Москве.Обязательно воспользуемся услугами фирмы в следующий раз.
The apartment is fully coming of Beschreibung.Das essentials is vorhanden.Wladimir is nice, competent and hilfsbereit.Reise with Wimdu be recommended Ellen course.
Квартира полностью соответствует описанию.Владимир приятный в общении,комретентный представитель фирмы в Москве.Обязательно воспользуемся услугами фирмы в следующий раз.
Die Wohnung entspricht vollkommend der Beschreibung.Das Nötigste ist vorhanden.Wladimir ist nett, kompetent und hilfsbereit.Reise mit Wimdu werden selbstverständlich weiter empfellen.
Very nicely appointed, very-very clean. Convenient by car or subway.
Friendly and accommodating owner/manager.
An apartment very well located close to the center, as it was marked, helpful and polite host. Plains shops and restaurants nearby. Only downside: sofa which is not really comfortable. Bernard de Paris.
Un appartement très bien situé tout près de centre, comme c'était marqué, un hôte serviable et polie. Plains commerces et restaurants à coté. Seul bémol: canapé qui n'est pas vraiment confortable. Bernard de Paris.
We had a trip to Moscow on May for 4 days and the luck to find this apartment. Vladimir was a really great host. He picked up from Airport, Explained and Organised a lot of things which always reachable for questions and other things. Thanks again!
The apartment was as expected clean and Exactly The Same like the description. The way to minibus and metro is easy to find and i think it takes Approximately 45 minutes to be Directly in the city. By the way - Moscow is a wonderful city.
I would recommend this appartment unconditionally.
We stayed in May for 4 days in Moscow and were lucky to find this apartment. Vladimir was a great host. He picked us up from the airport after consultation explains a lot of things and organized (even a German-language Moscow map !!) He was always available for questions or other concerns.
The apartment was exactly as advertised and the reviews before clean and the pictures / descriptions entprechend. The road into town is easy to find with the minibus and Metro (Vladimir sends also illustrated with Directions). It takes about 45 minutes. until you are in the middle of the city. Danz way - Moscow is worth the trip !!
Thanks again to Vladimir
We had a trip to Moskau on May for 4 days and the luck to find this appartment. Vladimir was a really great host. He picked up from Airport, explained and organised a lot of things was always reachable for questions and other things. Thanks again!
The appartment was as expected clean and exactly the same like the description. The way to minibus and metro is easy to find and i think it takes approximately 45 minutes to be directly in the city. By the way - Moskau is a wonderful city.
I would recommend this appartment unconditionally.
Wir waren im Mai für 4 Tage in Moskau und hatten das Glück dieses Appartment zu finden. Vladimir war ein großartiger Gastgeber. Er hat uns nach vorheriger Rücksprache vom Flughafen abgeholt, viele Sachen erklärt und organisiert (sogar eine deutschsprachige Moskau Karte!! ) Er war jederzeit erreichbar für Fragen oder andere Belange.
Das Appartment war genauso wie beschrieben und den Bewertungen davor sauber und den Bildern / Beschreibungen entprechend. Der Weg in die Stadt ist einfach mit dem Minibus und Metro zu finden ( Vladimir schickt auch bebilderte Wegbeschreibung mit). Es dauert ca 45 min. bis man mitten in der Stadt ist. Danz nebenbei - Moskau ist eine Reise wert!!
Vielen Dank nochmal an Vladimir
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Dan Parks kicked 15 points as Connacht ran in three tries against Newport Gwent Dragons in a 30-11 win at the Sportsground in Galway.
A touchdown from George Naoupu and a penalty try, alongside the boot of Dan Parks, gave the home team a commanding 20-3 advantage at the break, with Tom Prydie responding for the Dragons.
Prydie converted another penalty opportunity in the second half, but Danie Poolman's score and Parks' drop-goal sealed their fourth league win of the season.
The hosts failed to score a point in their 17-0 defeat to inter-country rivals Leinster last week, but were almost immediately off the mark here when Parks kicked them ahead.
Connacht's former Scotland international then added a second from the tee as they took a 6-0 lead after eight minutes. Despite playing well against Cardiff Blues and Ospreys in the previous two games, the Dragons succumbed to defeat.
However, they were being physically dominated by the Irish province and struggled to ascertain any control on the encounter. A penalty try midway through the opening half was just reward for the home side's efforts with a second touchdown coming soon after.
Initiated by Dave McSharry, the centre broke through before he fed Naoupu who scampered over. Although Prydie briefly reduced the arrears with two penalties either side of the interval, Connacht went over for their third try in the second period.
Once again McSharry was involved when his pass found Poolman and the winger ran in for his third of the season.
Parks added a drop-goal as the score moved to an insurmountable 30-6 advantage in favour of the hosts with 20 minutes to go.
Jonathan Evans went over for Newport late on, but it only slightly eased the pain of yet another defeat.
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Pens: Parks 2
Cons: Parks 3
Drop Goal: Parks
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Replacements: 16 Ethienne Reynecke, 17 Brett Wilkinson, 18 Ronan Loughney, 19 Mick Kearney, 20 Eoghan Grace, 21 Paul O'Donohoe, 22 Matthew Jarvis, 23 Tiernan O'Halloran.
Dragons: 15 Hallam Amos, 14 Tom Prydie, 13 Adam Hughes, 12 Andy Tuilagi, 11 tbc, 10 Lewis Robling, 9 Wayne Evans, 8 Toby Faletau, 7 Nic Cudd, 6 Lewis Evans (capt), 5 Rob Sidoli, 4 Andrew Coombs, 3 Dan Way, 2 Sam Parry, 1 Phil Price.
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HELENA, Mont. -- Montana's two Democratic senators on Friday denied accusations that they were responsible for former Gov. Brian Schweitzer's surprise decision to not seek a U.S. Senate seat in 2014.
Speaking to reporters at the state Capitol, Sen. Jon Tester said the anonymous claims that he or his political team had "stuck knives" in the former governor's Senate bid are "baloney."
"We did nothing to inhibit him from running," Tester said.
Schweitzer was considered by many political observers to be the Democrats' best chance of retaining Sen. Max Baucus' seat in 2014. Democrats have controlled that seat for a century, and polls showed the popular Schweitzer was the most competitive contender in a field that has not yet come into focus. Despite his oft-repeated rhetoric about the ills of Washington, D.C., and Capitol Hill, most political insiders believed Schweitzer was in fact preparing to run for the Senate.
A recent article in the Australian online publication Business Insider cited several anonymous sources involved with Schweitzer's supposed planned bid to replace the retiring Baucus. The article made waves on social media Thursday on anonymous claims that Schweitzer was going to announce his campaign July 15, but that "bad blood" between him and Montana's two sitting senators led him to bow out of the race.
Tester said he has "no idea" why anonymous sources would accuse the junior senator of "torpedoing" Schweitzer's campaign.
"I don't have time for this stuff, even if I wanted to, which I don't," Tester said. "Brian Schweitzer was our best chance of winning this race. He could have probably done everything without me. He didn't need me. The truth of the matter is that's a fact. It's going to be a lot more work for me now."
Tester insisted reports that he had any animosity toward Schweitzer or did anything to upend his possible Senate bid are false.
Baucus, who was also present for the launch of the Blackstone grant, said he "wasn't terribly surprised" Schweitzer chose not to run for the Senate.
"I've never met anybody ... who wants to decide for himself more than Brian Schweitzer," said Baucus. "Brian is a very smart guy and a very good governor. I have not talked to Brian since that decision, but he obviously has his own reasons. But it was up to Brian, whatever those reasons are."
Schweitzer, who recently took over as chairman of Stillwater Mining Co. board of directors, told reporters that he doesn't want to leave Montana for Washington.
Baucus waved off any implication that he or his staff were not supportive of Schweitzer's bid to replace him.
"I think Brian was kind of conflicted whether he wanted this job in the first place," Baucus said.
Schweitzer did not answer a call seeking comment.
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