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We don't have lineman that fit the zone blocking scheme yet. Pouncey is athletic enough and so is Martin but they are very young. Cog and Jerry are way to slow for this scheme and Long has been hurt for the last three years. Drafting T Brennan Williams and G Omeregie Uzzi this year would give us an incredibly athletic line!!!
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MADISON, Wis. - There are thousands of employees working for the state of Wisconsin, but the state Department of Transportation often has private sector workers designing highway projects.
WISC-TV followed the money in May 2011 and found private engineers were often doing state work at a much higher price tag. WISC-TV was told then that steps were under way to remedy the spending, and it's now investigating where the DOT stands today.
The practice of shifting state work at the DOT to private contractors began nearly a decade ago. It was costing the state money in 2011, and WISC-TV found it's still going on today, but the DOT secretary said officials are trying to find a new balance of work to save money.
Whether there's ice or snow slowing down drivers' daily commute, they tend to focus more on the condition of the roads this time of year. But it's this time of year when engineers are hard at work planning the construction that will begin in a few short months, and WISC-TV found it still isn't just state engineers doing the work.
In 2011, WISC-TV found the state spent nearly $14 million more than needed on engineering highway projects in a timespan of six months because there weren't enough state employees to do the work and private engineers were being hired instead.
Now, 20 months later, WISC-TV wanted to see if anything had changed.
Since that time, more than 1,000 cost-benefit analysis forms have been processed, which compare the prices of private versus state engineers. The reasons for the outsourcing now are similar to 2011: "not enough staff" or "not enough expertise."
WISC-TV analyzed all the forms and, this time, the price tag since the first story aired totals $43.8 million. That includes nearly $70,000 extra for the Fish Hatchery Road interchange and $2.5 million for preliminary engineering work on Interstate 39 from Rock County to Madison.
WISC-TV took the numbers to DOT Secretary Mark Gottlieb and asked him if the nearly $50 million figure surprised him.
"I think it's a complicated process and there's a lot of ways to make that analysis," said Gottlieb.
Gottlieb told WISC-TV in 2011 that he was backfilling engineering positions to slow the spending. Where do things stand now?
"We've gone a long way to bringing down our vacancy rates for engineers," Gottlieb said. "In fiscal (year) 2011, we had a vacancy rate of over 13 percent in engineering positions. We've brought that down to under 5 percent now."DOT proposes plans to use fewer private consultants
According to numbers from the DOT, 124 more engineers are on staff now, and Gottlieb has actually requested 180 more in the next state budget.
"We believe we can add those positions without increasing costs," Gottlieb said. "In fact, we think we would have a modest cost savings and slightly reduce the percentage of our program that is delivered by consultants."
The state's own budget proposal said that 70 percent of engineering projects are being done by private consultants, and new positions could cut that down to 63 percent, even though the state agrees that consultants cost 31 percent more than state engineers.
WISC-TV asked if that's a level that Gottlieb feels would be most cost-effective.
"I don't know that I want to get too hung up on saying that there is some magical percentage," said Gottlieb. "The important thing is, and our goal we are striving to meet is, to make sure we have the technical resources in the department to manage a complex program."
"If private engineers cost more, and there are these budget shortfalls, then why are they going with the more expensive engineering firms to do the work?" asked Larry Legro, the president of the Wisconsin State Engineering Association.
The Wisconsin SEA argues a 70-30 mix of state workers versus private engineers would be better, and is even skeptical about the likelihood of the latest plan.
"There's a big 'if' there,' " said Legro. "This is just a budget proposal, and that's a small step forward. What the DOT is proposing over the next biennium, that's all on paper and hasn't been approved by the Legislature yet or finally by the governor. The governor is always talking about the hardworking taxpayers of Wisconsin and he wants to do the right thing by them. Well, here's where he can start doing that."
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Hello! After I heard that Microsoft is cutting xna, and i tried experimenting with it, I decided that would like to use java as my first programming language. Now, are there any good game programming books for it? I looked, but I have seen books that are outdated. Thanks in advance!
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So we just left our first puppy class. I am torn on going back or not. I am new to training a working retriever and need opinions.
We are working our way through Hillmann and it is going well. Tonight at class everyone is working on sit, so I proceed to work on sit as we have been in Hillmann for the past couple weeks. I am walking away from him and side to side and he is doing great even with all the distractions. Then the class moves on to stay or wait as the instructor calls it. Well ok we will keep working on our sits. At this point the instructor comes over to me and tells me that I dont want to be moving away from him. I explain we are working through a program and the reason for going to the class was socialization and distractions. She replies that what may work at home probably will not work during the class with all the other puppies.
The class then used treats to lure the pups out of a sit and into a "stand". We did not participate in this part either because I did not want him to think its ok to leave sit without being released.
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Best known to many as National Public Radio's "Math Guy," Keith Devlin is executive director of the Center for the Study of Language and Information and a consulting professor in the Department of Mathematics at Stanford University. His most recent books include The Millennium Problems: The Seven Greatest Unsolved Mathematical Puzzles of Our Time (Basic Books, 2002) and The Math Instinct: Why You're a Mathematical Genius (Along with Lobsters, Birds, Cats, and Dogs) (Thunder's Mouth Press, 2005).
Could you tell us a bit about yourself?
For the first 20 years of my professional life as a mathematician, I followed a fairly traditional path of university teaching and mainstream mathematics research, but during the 15 years that followed my interests have broadened to consider the mental activity of mathematical thinking and the way it fits in with—and can perhaps be made to fit in with—other forms of thinking. Some mathematicians are primarily problem solvers, and others are theory builders, although few fall completely into one camp. I have always tended toward the big-picture, theory-building side, which perhaps explains why I have written so many books, 24 at the last count. On several occasions, what began as a research paper ended up as a book. One of the main influences on my deciding to become a mathematician was a pair of wonderful expository books on math by W. W. [Walter Warwick] Sawyer that I read as a teenager, and remembering how those books turned me on to math has provided a lot of the motivation for my own efforts in trying to bring mathematical ideas to a broader audience than I can reach in the university classroom.
What books are you currently reading (or have you just finished reading) for your work or for pleasure? Why did you choose them, and what do you think of them?
Most of the books I read these days are either sent to me in prepublication form by publishers who want me to write a note to go on the cover, or else magazines that want me to write a review. The last dozen or so books I've read all came to me that way. Since I did not choose those books, I won't pass on their titles. Sometimes I find myself at odds with the rest of the world in the books I like. For instance, I've tried several times to read Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller Guns, Germs, and Steel (W. W. Norton, 1997), because the subject sounds so fascinating, but each time I've rapidly become bored and given up. The same thing happened many years ago with Douglas Hofstadter's Gödel, Escher, Bach (Basic Books, 1979), another Pulitzer winner. On the other hand, I was definitely in the mainstream with my enjoyment of Steven Pinker's bestseller The Language Instinct (W. Morrow, 1994). Not sure what this says other than that tastes vary and different things work for different people.
When and where do you usually read (specific location, time of day, etc.)?
I spend so much time reading papers and journal articles—let's leave aside the mountains of reports that land on my university administrator's desk each day—and so much time simply "doing math" and working on my own writing that I read far fewer books than I would like. I do a fair amount of traveling in my job, and airport waiting lounges and airplane seats provide a great opportunity to do some serious reading. At night, I generally take a science or mathematics magazine or a book to bed and read for up to 30 minutes before falling asleep.
Who are your favorite writers (fiction, nonfiction or poetry)? Why?
David Lodge for fiction. As an expat Brit living in the United States, I find he writes about my world—academia—in a way I can really relate to. Bill Bryson for nonfiction. His travelogues show amazing powers of observation into everyday life. It probably says a lot about me that my favorites here are both humorous authors. My favorite poem is Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken," as it sums up perfectly my approach to life.
What are the three best books you've ever read? Explain.
I don't really have a top three, but let me list the first three that come immediately to mind. Leon Uris's Exodus (Doubleday, 1958), which I read as a teenager, because the author carried me along as if I were present during one of the greatest human dramas of my lifetime. Tracy Kidder's The Soul of a New Machine (Little, Brown, 1981), because the author brings to life the essence of great design and what it takes to produce it. And Lance Armstrong's It's Not About the Bike (Putnam, 2000), because it is a supremely human story about how one man came back from being on the verge of death through cancer to establishing himself as arguably the greatest sportsman of all time. None of these three would be classified as "great literature," a lot of which I like. But they are, I would argue, great books.
What book has influenced you most? Explain how.
This has to be W. W. Sawyer's Prelude to Mathematics (Penguin, 1955). This book, together with another Sawyer book, Mathematician's Delight (Penguin, 1943), was pivotal in making me decide to become a mathematician. Although the author's 1950s writing style comes across as stilted today (I still have my original Pelican paperback copies), for me, reading them as a teenager in the early 1960s, every page sang as Sawyer brought advanced mathematics to life.
Name three books you want to read but haven't gotten to yet.
I can't. When I get to the stage of wanting to read a book, I do so.
What book recommendations do you have for young readers?
I would love it if kids aged around 10 to 16 would read my own book Life by the Numbers (Wiley, 1998), which tries to convey the relevance of mathematics in today's world.
What science book recommendations do you have for nonscientists?
For the true science-phobe, I would recommend K. C. Cole's The Universe and the Teacup (Harcourt Brace, 1998). For the nonscientist who occasionally reads popular science, I would suggest Ursula Goodenough's The Sacred Depths of Nature (Oxford University Press, 1998). And of course my own recent book The Math Instinct is aimed at this audience.
Name one book in your discipline that you would recommend for scientists outside your field. Explain your choice.
It's the oldest of my own popular mathematics books, but I still get emails and letters from readers who say my book Mathematics: The New Golden Age (Penguin, 1988) really showed them what modern mathematics is all about.
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/bookshelf/pub/keith-devlin
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After breakfast Jai goes with Begat, Dom and neighbour Ang to feed the monks whilst I bike into Phon Thong for the internet and some shopping.
Having reached an appropriate break point with the bamboo I am having the whole weekend and Monday morning off - hurrah !!!!
I get back to the house just after Jai. Now I am on holiday and dont know what to do with myself ! They say that the only problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you have finished ..
We decide to get the bike out and go for a ride around the villages taking notes and photos for future reference. Jai's 'local knowledge' might not help much with finding our way but it does come in useful when we stop to talk to people en-route. In the same way that I did in Chiangmai, I find that writing about a walk/ride makes me more observant and I see things I would normally pass right by.
Turning left out of the house we set off towards Phon Thong. Pass petrol station on our left, garage on our right then another on the left before exiting Khamnadie under the archway. The road to Phon Thong branches off to the right but we continue straight ahead passing Pittayakhom High School and entering the small village of Kambonai. Follow the road through the village and out into farmland where all the local staples can be seen; rice, sugar, cassava.
A metal framed arch across the road indicates our arrival at Dorng Mun and after a left, right, S-bend we are on the main road through the village. 3.5km after leaving the house take a left turn just before a tall metal tower carrying the village PA system speakers
Follow this road until we reach a T-junction with the main Khamnadie to Phon Thong road where we take a left towards the village of Suan Ya, literally 'grass garden' and after 1km take a left away from the village.
We quickly arrive at a large area of eucalyptus trees followed by an equally large area of mature woodland. These were all planted 20+ years ago by the 'minister' in Phon Thong. All the local villages were cutting down trees everywhere but nobody was giving a thought to replacing any of them. This area was planted to inspire them all to replant - they havent ! A lot of the trees have snall blue boards nailed to them giving the name of the type of tree for reference and an equally large number are wrapped in saffron coloured material, the same as the monks robes, which means that they have been blessed and shouldnt be cut down.
This road continues for 3km until we reach a small crossroads in the village of Ba Kay. Straight ahead for 100m and we arrive at a roundabout mounted by a flagpole that looks completely out of place in a village that might see about a dozen cars a day. This may be the only roundabout I have seen in Thailand outside of Bangkok where a couple surround monuments. Turn left at the roundabout and immediately on our left is a house where a man carves table and chair sets from old tree roots. Directly in front of us, at the end of the road, is the village temple. Turn right here and up ahead is a bright blue wall surrounding a village hospital
Continuing straight on we arrive at Chum Seng Chai turning sharp left and reaching a junction where we turn right. On the right here as we leave the village is an old temple where a new viharn is under construction. Everywhere the lovely old wooden temple buildings, which needed a bit of tlc, are now being pulled down and replaced by characterless concrete eyesores - progress ?!! There are a number of old ladies here dressed in white robes who I guess are the equivalent of nuns, known locally as mair chi.
A further 2km along this road, over a small stream (when there is water) on the left, is Khamnadie's second tenple. This also has a lot of construction taking place and we stop to have a look at what our donations are being used for - more concrete !
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Busted Knuckles - 1982 Chevy K5 Blazer
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The Chevy K5 Blazer is making a huge comeback in recent months. We featured a K5 roadster on the cover of Truckin' back in June of this year. This Blazer belongs to Andrew Adams of Schriever, Louisiana. He has been building it for only six months and has already come about half way to achieving his goal. Prior to this project, Andrew built a 2002 Dodge Dakota and a 1992 Chevy S-10, so he is very familiar to the custom vehicle scene.
After finishing his previous project, Andrew needed something to keep him busy, so he picked up this little beauty. Starting off by taking the truck to Dent Works, in Houma, Louisiana, Andrew had them pull the body off the frame and cut 3 1/2 inches out of the frame for a stock-floor body drop. Kevin and Gary then fabricated a C-notch into the rear framerails for the rearend to fit when aired out. Moving to the suspension, the factory spindles were ditched in favor of a set of Belltech 2 1/2-inch drop spindles. Firestone 2600 'bags fed by ½-inch air line wrap up the front. Out back, a one-off four-link brings the rear down to a much lower elevation, while matching Firestones and DJM shocks provide for a smooth ride. For cruising around, a set of 22-inch KMC Nova wheels were wrapped in Yokohama rubber. With the suspension handled, work on the body could commence.
Aside from the custom "camouflage" paint, the body is fairly unchanged. A polished grille was installed with a cowl-induction hood above it. While out back, the taillights received the euro treatment. Since the body needed to tuck the 22-inch wheels, the front and rear fenders were tubbed. Under the new hood sits a rebuilt 350ci engine that has been cleaned up with the help of billet valve covers and a massive polished aluminum shotgun intake scoop on top of the four-barrel Holley carburetor. This burly powerplant is fed by a 12-gallon fuel cell that resides behind the rear axle. Helping the engine exhale is a set of stainless Gibson block-hugger headers that lead out to a Flowmaster muffler. Behind the engine sits a Turbo 350 transmission and custom shortened driveshaft. This should provide enough horsepower and torque to get Andrew and his passengers around town and from show to show with ease.
Scrapin' the Coast was Andrew's first show with his latest project and plans on taking it to many more. Still to come is a full interior, more engine accessories, paint, and a full sound system. Andrew wanted to thank Kevin and Gary at Dent Works, Barry Guidry, Jason Robichaux, Darren and Bryan Bourgeois, and his friends and family for all of their help so far. Keep an eye out for the full feature on Andrew's Blazer in future issues of Truckin'.


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Is a calculator allowed in the exam?
The reason I ask is that I notice a number of questions relate to the transforming of a binary number to dotted octet format.
While this is relatively simple up to, let's say 15-16 bits, when the number is an IP address in decimal format... eg 340985945 etc, a list of 32 bits isn't the most manageable with pen and paper.
Or is it?
If you are required to do these with a pen and paper can anyone point me towards a decent tutorial?
I should add, I can subnet quickly in my head so I'm no stranger to binary calculations - just not those in the 300 million range...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!


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Morning Read: March Begins 'Risk Off'
Market check: Weak economic data around the globe and jitters over automatic spending cuts in D.C. are ushering in a cautious start to march. Index futures are down by roughly half a percentage point Friday morning after manufacturing in China weakened for the second month in a row and factory output contracted for the 19th straight month in Europe. The leveraged volatility trading vehicles ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY) and the VelocityShares Daily 2x VIX Short Term ETN (TVIX) are among top premarket gainers, rising about 8% apiece.
Fund watch: Aggressive fund managers are giddy. Should you be afraid? A quick look at the National Association of Active Investment Managers' weekly survey shows an all-time weekly high a month ago, at an average 104%. 100% means "fully invested." The measure had only exceeded 100% twice before in data back to 2006 (both during the market top in 2007). The ardor has cooled somewhat during February, but it's still at just below 83% at last check. (You can download the survey history yourself here.) Read our blog coverage of the subject yesterday.
In the news: Billionaire investor Carl Icahn can make his own stock swing, too. Investment vehicle Icahn Enterprises (IEP) fell more than 12% in premarket trading after announcing pricing of a fresh offering of the firm's depositary units. The stock soared above $90 briefly this year as the firm essentially tripled its dividend payout; shares have since given back much of the advance.
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By Rick Cleveland
JACKSON – We Mississippians often consider ourselves as a football state and for good reason.
Friday nights and Saturday afternoons and nights are special. Our state has produced far more than its share of the greatest football players in the history of the sport.
But you could make a case – and I will – that baseball has made a Magnolia State case for itself in recent years. In particular, Mississippi's college baseball teams have far surpassed their football counterparts' success rate in recent seasons.
This spring serves as a perfect example. Mississippi State and Ole Miss have spent much of the spring in the Division I Top 20. Southern Miss leads Conference USA. Delta State has been ranked No. 1 nationally in Division II much of the season.
And I know what many will say: Yeah, but who cares? College football still reigns supreme so far as fan interest goes.
My answer to that: It's all relative. Ole Miss, State and USM all rank in the Top 15 in the nation in home baseball attendance. The football teams have never been able to make claim.
In my four-plus decades of covering Mississippi sports, the rise of college baseball on Mississippi's sporting landscape has been the most dramatic change I've witnessed. Baseball has gone from a sport played in front of a smattering of fans sitting in wooden bleaches to a sport played to packed houses in modern ballparks, replete with luxury suites that have waiting lists.
Boo Ferriss at Delta State and Ron Polk at Mississippi State started the baseball renaissance. When Polk took the job as baseball coach at State in 1976, news of his hiring ran on Page 4 of the sports section of the state's largest newspaper. After he took State to 18 NCAA Regionals and four College World Series, his retirement was the lead story on the front page.
The contributions by Ferriss are of a different nature. At Delta State, he produced so many coaches who have fanned out and become high school and junior college coaches throughout the state. They have, in turn, dramatically upgraded Mississippi high school baseball, using his teaching methods and his attention to detail in everything from pitching mechanics, to cut-off throws, to taking precious care of the baseball diamonds.
On May 20, the C Spire Ferriss Trophy, named in honor of the great Boo, will be awarded to Mississippi's most outstanding college baseball player.
Get this: Four of the prime candidates are also on the list of finalists for the Golden Spikes Award as the most outstanding player in college baseball. Those four: Mississippi State outfielder Hunter Renfroe, Ole Miss catcher Stuart Turner, and pitchers Bobby Wahl of Ole Miss and Andrew Pierce of USM.
No doubt, Delta State pitching ace Josh Branstetter and outfielder Ben Kingsley will receive strong consideration for national Division II player of the year.
In Mississippi, college baseball has come a long, long way, baby.
As this regular season draws to a close in mid-May, don't be surprised if some of these teams are still playing when the postseason moves into June.
Rick Cleveland (rcleveland@ msfame.com) is the executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. His column will appear in the Daily Journal on Wednesdays.


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Salad Love in Pure Michigan
A sweet-savory salad of pear slices, bleu cheese, spiced walnuts and field greens dressed with tarragon shallot vinaigrette at Lulu's
George Hendrix, contributing writer for Michigan Travel Ideas, might not look like your typical salad eater, but he can't get enough at two of chef Mike Peterson's restaurants—Lulu's in Bellaire and Siren Hall in Elk Rapids.
Put me in a line up, ask a dozen strangers to pick out the salad eater, and I'm everyone's last choice. I've got the body for bratwurst, but I have a taste for micro greens. On my most recent visit to northwest Michigan, I particularly enjoyed salads at Lulu's in Bellaire and Siren Hall in Elk Rapids. Both restaurants are the creations of chef Mike Peterson.
More on the salads in a minute. First, a bit about Mike.
His is a fairly typical story in this exceptional-food realm radiating outward from Traverse City to encompass the resort towns along and near Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse and Little Traverse Bays, the Leelanau Peninsula and the dozens of inland lakes. The story is: local boy or girl with a talent for food leaves to get a world-class culinary education; completes apprenticeships in one or more foodie heavens; gets homesick for blue water, golden beaches, a cornucopia of fresh ingredients, a mellow lifestyle; and comes home. In Mike's case, the education came at the Culinary Institute of America and the apprenticeships took place in Paris and New York kitchens.
In 1993, Mike and a few partners opened Spencer Creek in Alden. Now closed, that restaurant served as the dress rehearsal for Lulu's. Since 2001, the downtown Bellaire bistro, with a sleek minimalist design and decor, has been among the region's must-go dinner destinations. The chef's latest project is Siren Hall in downtown Elk Rapids, a few blocks from the Victorian-Era home where he and his wife, Rebecca, are raising their four kids.
Siren Hall has an emphasis on oysters and other seafood with a name that honors the mythical sirens of the deep.
Siren Hall is even more Spartan, with concrete block walls, exposed roof beams and other industrial touches. The look is the creation of Rebecca, another northwest Michigan native, who earned her design chops in New York City.
Now the food.
At Lulu's, I enjoyed a sweet-savory salad of pear slices, blue cheese, spiced walnuts and field greens dressed with tarragon shallot vinaigrette. I chased my healthy repast with a cup—well, more like a soup bowl—of Lulu's chocolate cherry cake ice cream. "Some of my cooks love making ice cream," Mike explained.
I finished the evening down the street with an Americano at Moka, the coffee shop, bakery and restaurant owned by Mike's brother Bill.
The concrete block walls, exposed roof beams and other industrial touches create the atmosphere at Siren Hall.
My special-of-the-day salad at Siren Hall consisted of warm haricot verts (or as they're known outside of France, baby green beans) dressed with truffle oil vinaigrette, blue cheese and bacon curls. Marcona almonds provide an amazingly tasty crunch.
The salads are straightforward enough that, even if I have to go looking for the almonds (if you go searching, try Costco) and truffle oil, I think I can re-create them while waiting for the bratwursts to grill, right?
George Hendrix, freelance writer and former Travel Editor of Midwest Living, also contributes to Michigan Travel Ideas. From snowmobile adventures to the centennial of the Model T, he has written about Michigan for nearly 25 years.


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In South Sarasota, silver bells take a back seat to silver shells, and during the holidays, there's no better place to rock around a palm tree than on these white-sand beaches. Unwrap a gift of a getaway with an Escape to Bentley's Boutique Hotel in Osprey, Florida, where sun is always in season.
Situated in the sweet spot between the palm-lined beaches of Venice and the award-winning golf courses of South Sarasota, this small, upscale boutique hotel offers a stocking full of swimming, sporting, and shopping activities.
Delve into the town's treasures, but not before basking in the comfort of your poolside pad: Pillow-top mattresses, high-quality 240-thread-triple sheets, and walk-in spa showers with luxury towels and eco-friendly bath products might be just a few of your favorite things—not to mention the LCD TVs, iPod docking station, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Champagne and cookies, free transportation to Siesta Key, Casey Key, or the Sarasota beaches, and daily breakfast signal that you're on the "nice" list.
Treat yourself to a libation or two at the on-site Osprey Beach Tiki Bar and Grill. Then, embark on your own midnight ride at the hotel's Underground Nightclub and Jaguar Lounge, where exclusive house DJs spin hot beats.
With access to all the best shopping in Venice, water sports of Sarasota, and the gorgeous shores of the Gulf, the Bentley Boutique Hotel is a dream come true any time of year.
"To spend two nights [amid] the modern, tranquil setting of Bentley's was just the ticket. The rooms are large and swanky, the air conditioning [quiet], and the whole experience top notch."-- TripAdvisor
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There is no hiding your face, woman dont go 2 steps behind their husbands and look actually quite able to look for themselves.
Trust is the problem here ...the guys in my guesthouse gave their senegalese friend the money to buy some carpentry for them and of course he was robbed on the way and came back with nothing...lame...he doesnt even really try to hide that he is stealing...
Everyone lives on nothing here because once u earn stuff the rest of your family will be on you until there is nothing left for you except to work your ass off for the lazy bastards who call themselves your family.
Ask any Westafrican in ur home-country how often he goes home and you will hear never ever after the first time
Cause if they do they will loose everything they have, stealing would be the name of the game if this isnt their own family. In this aspect not so different from coutries like thailand where you also never get any money back if you were stupid enough to lend anything to a friend.
He will just ask you for more, not having any idea to pay anything back to you.
The sea is eating the beach fast btw, everyday some trees fall...really sad to see..
Reason is stupidity.
They cut a channel trough so the pirouges didnt have to go the long way, now the village oppsite is destroyed, and all the other places downriver seem to be doomed also...
here i am in a really nice camping, but the sandbank in front broke away....in the last 3 months they lost 2 kms, now it is eating away the beach, and the guesthouse didnt really even open until now...that sucks...u put all your money into your dream, and then you loose everythink in months...senegal is wrong...the difference between western and local (coffe is 50 cfe, one night sleep easy 10000 cfe) is just to big
I cant say i like the other travellers...in mauretania they are really cool here they are same kind of people i meet in germany. Not cool...
I went with really cool people down to the border, but at the border they had to pay money (bribes) which they didnt want to, so they could not pass....after some time another guy gave me a lift to st lous, i didnt even have a chance to repay thei kindness so now i feel kind of guilty because i left em...
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Lieber Frank, vielen Dank für die zahlreichen Berichte! Ich lese Deine Geschichten mit Begeisterung und mag auch die Fotografien sehr- ich hab den Eindruck, dass sie immer besser werden : )
Herzliche Grüße aus dem frostigen Hamburg
beides natürlich ;) aber die fotografien im besonderen. dir sind einige hervorragende aufnahmen gelungen!


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Kings Camps at Queen Anne's School
Monday 8th July 2013
We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Kings Camps this summer holiday at Queen Anne's. Kings Camps combine the best elements of a sports camp and activity holiday into a week of fun and adventure for 4-17 year olds. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to enjoy their school holidays while discovering new activities and developing valuable skills. For the last 22 years, Kings Camps have made a lasting impression on over half a million children and would love to do the same for your family.
Kings Camps will be running at Queen Anne's School from 24th July – 23rd August 2013. To find out more about Kings Camps and to book this year's adventure please call 0114 263 2160 or visit www.kingscamps.org
Recent News
An Inspirational Music Tour to Krakow
28 April 2017
On the last day of the Lent term,37 musicians and 6 members of staff left for Krakow, Poland, for this year's music tour.
Recent News
Success for Amy at the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta
27 April 2017
On Saturday 22 April, Amy of Queen Anne's and her crew made the trip up the M1 to Nottingham for the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta and took home gold medals in the year group above.
Recent News
Queen Anne's Earns the Incorporated Society of Musicians Gold Certificate
21 April 2017
We are delighted to announce that Queen Anne's has again been awarded the ISM Trust Gold Certificate in Music.
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Queen Anne's Boat Club Prepare in the Portuguese Heat
11 April 2017
On 31 March, Queen Anne's Boat Club left for their first ever rowing camp in Figueira Da Foz, Portugal.
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Emily and her partners win gold at the Las Vegas Acrobatic World Cup
06 April 2017
When competing at the Acrobatic World Cup, organized and held in the beautiful city of Las Vegas, from March 28th to April 2nd, Emily and her partners secured their highest score yet in the final.
Recent News
The End of Term Sports Report
31 March 2017
Mrs Burley, Director of Sport, had initially thought there was no need for a report as it was a quiet week, however how wrong could she be. Read about all the latest end of term sports news from Queen Anne's.
Recent News
Maddock House Collect 50 Eggs to be Donated to Local Reading Families
31 March 2017
Over the last few weeks, the girls of Maddock House have been collecting Easter Eggs in aid of Reading's local foodbank, 'Readifood.'
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Queen Anne's Pupils are Inspired at the Academic Symposium
30 March 2017
On Tuesday 28 March 2017 the Lower Sixth pupils, plus selected Lower Five pupils attended an academic symposium, which was held at Queen Anne's School.
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U4's in Great Form in Ashdown Forest for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Expedition
29 March 2017
The vast majority of our U4 girls participated in their very first Duke of Edinburgh's expedition over the weekend. Travelling down to Ashdown Forest in Sussex to learn new skills and learn more about themselves and friends, there was naturally plenty of excitement and apprehension as the coach departed Queen Anne's School.
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The L6 Broaden Their Psychological Knowledge at London Psychology Conference
28 March 2017
On Monday 27 March, 16 Psychology students journeyed to the Emmanuel Conference Centre in London where they were immersed in the culture of all things psychological.
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Open Morning
06 May 2017
Find out about life at Queen Anne's. Meet staff and pupils and enjoy a tour of our school before hearing from our Headmistress, Julia Harrington, at 11:00am.
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Sports Awards Evening
06 May 2017
This invite only event is to celebrate the fantastic sporting achievements of our girls on the sports field, in the swimming pool or on the courts to name but a few. We have had some outstanding achievements this year and it is sure to be a wonderful evening.
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Charlie Waller Memorial Trust Interactive Talk
10 May 2017
The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust are going to be doing an interactive talk for parents at Queen Anne's. This is a QASPA event and will be held in the School Hall where Afternoon Tea will be served.
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Foundation Sports Day
12 May 2017
The Foundation Sports Day will be held at Palmer Park where all the schools from the Foundation will compete against one another.
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11+ & 13+ Boarding Taster Weekend
13 May - 14 May 2017
An opportunity for girls looking to join in Year 7 or Year 9 to experience what life is like as a Boarder at Queen Anne's.
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11+ Taster Day
16 May 2017
We welcome girls to experience what life is like as a Queen Anne's girl.
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Charlie Waller Memorial Trust Interactive Talk
17 May 2017
The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust are going to be doing an interactive talk for parents at Queen Anne's. This is a QASPA event and will be held in the Forum with drinks and nibbles after.
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Parent & Daughter Tennis Tournament
20 May 2017
On Saturday 20 May, the Queen Anne's PE Department will be hosting the annual Parent and Daughter tennis tournament. Matches will begin at 1pm.
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Sports Day 2017
26 May 2017
Again, this year's annual Queen Anne's Sports Day will see high numbers of girls participating, with nearly all girls in the year groups L4 to L5 competing in at least one event for their houses.
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26 May 2017
Half-Term begins at 4.30pm - Girls may leave if they have no regular commitments.


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Pioneering Women at the Supreme Court Share Experiences at Southwestern
When Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed as the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981, women had already been active in a variety of roles at the nation's highest court for many years. On February 24, 2012, an extraordinary panel of legal practitioners gathered at Southwestern to take part in "The Women at the United States Supreme Court," a program celebrating the contribution of women who have served on the bench, as clerks of the court, as Supreme Court Fellows or as attorneys arguing before the court. Southwestern, the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA), the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), and Southwestern's Women's Law Association co-sponsored the event.
The Hon. Judith Chirlin, Executive Director of the Western Justice Center and President of the Supreme Court Fellows Alumni Association, coordinated the program. Panelists included former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor; attorney Patricia Ann Millett, a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Southwestern Professor Judy Sloan; and the Hon. Barbara Underwood, Solicitor General of New York. The panel was moderated by former CNN anchor Mary Alice Williams, now a professor of journalism at State University of New York, Purchase College. California's Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye was the featured luncheon speaker.
While the number of women who sit on the bench has improved, there is still a long way to go. "We have a system we hope will provide a just framework," Justice O'Connor said during the panel. "At last count, we're at least 50 percent of the population."
The panel spoke of the need for all kinds of diversity. Justice O'Connor talked about serving on the bench along with Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice. She said he often had stories to relate to the cases. He brought his unique experiences to the bench.
"The conference was so wonderful," Professor Sloan said. "It put together women who have had roles at the United States Supreme Court, including the first woman justice, the first woman Acting Solicitor General, a young woman who has argued 30 cases to the Court, and me, who served as a Supreme Court Fellow. "
In her keynote remarks, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye said she was thrilled to meet Justice O'Connor and related a story of her first year in law school. The women in her class formed their own team, which they called, "Justice O and the Supremes." They sent a basketball jersey, which they had all signed, to the newly appointed Justice O'Connor. "She sent us the kindest letter thanking us for the honor," Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye said.
California's Chief Justice spoke about the impact of steep budget cuts on the court's ability to deal with the issues so critical to women. For instance, getting a restraining order is now very difficult. Issues of violence and custody have to be postponed and jeopardize the safety of women and children. Only 2.4% of California's budget is allocated toward the judicial branch. For a state with a population of 38 million, a $350 million slash in resources has caused great financial strain. Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye spoke of traveling throughout the state on a mission of restoration (or at least to prevent further budget cuts) to the judicial branch.
She also gave credit to pioneering women who have paved the way for others. She is often asked what it is like, as a Filipina female, to serve as Chief Justice of California's highest court. "I've been a judge for 21 years, and I've always been female and Filipina," she said. "So really I don't think about that. But I know that many women blazed the trail for me."
Although there is still much work to be done to bring more women and minorities to the bench, progress has been made. When Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye was first appointed to the bench more than two decades ago, there was only one female Chief Justice in the country. Now there are 21.
Professor Sloan thanked all of the prominent participants for making her dream come true. "Southwestern can feel proud that it brought together important women who have made a big difference in the life of the United States Supreme Court," she said. "I was honored to be included in a panel of outstanding lawyers and judges who just happen to be women!"


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Designed with a versatile mix of open and closed storage, our new Chatham Wide Dresser is detailed with subtle molding, tapered legs and antique-bronze drawer pulls. It's finished in vintage white and rubbed along the edges to highlight its molding details.
- 53" wide x 21.25" deep x 36.5" high
- Crafted with a kiln-dried wood frame.
- A roomy shelf and four spacious drawers hold all of your essentials.
- Finished by hand in antique white paint.
- Watch our recommended steps to prepare for a successful furniture delivery.
- The fit and measuring guide should be read prior to placing your order.
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- Overall: 53" wide x 21.25" deep x 36.5" high
- Shelf: 49.75" wide x 18.5" deep x 9" high
- Drawer Interior (4): 20.5" wide x 17" deep x 7" high
- Clearance Under Dresser: 4.25"
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 100 pounds
- Crafted from premium-quality hardwood and MDF, an engineered wood that lends exceptional strength and ensures structural integrity over time.
- English dovetailed drawers open smoothly on waxed wood glides, and feature drawer stops for safety.
- Dust often using a soft, dry cloth.
- To protect the finish, do not apply abrasives or household cleaners.
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Question: What do you think a the rear movement in the dogs
to day?
A: I don't think this is one of the strong points of the breed. I see a lot of straight or sickled hocks which I believe have a lot to do with the incorrect movement. Other things as splayed feet and weak pasterns also contribute to the poor movement. There are some dogs out there that actually do have very correct movement and when this is seen the Judge should make sure to reward it.
Question: what do you think of AKC having a class for handlers were
the dogs are handled by the pros, Like the BBE class. If
there was such a thing. As at one show a owner took a dog in
won the class and told by pro handler let me take him in
for WD.
A: I don't like the idea. I don't think it is necessary to have a class for individuals versus classes for the dogs. This would only serve to separate the handlers from the owner handlers even further. Personnally, I am proud of the fact that I have never used a professional handler and have found the wins much more satisfying than having a Pro get them for you.
The professional handlers do have their purpose. They are needed by some people who just physically are not able to show themself and others that just get too nervous to go into the ring. Unfortunately, there seems to be a growing trend of people that only use the 'Pros' to try and win the 'easy'way instead of doing it themself.
I do notice that in the U.S., that the breed is not dominated by the Pros as in other breeds like Standard Poodles for instance. An owner handler can still win consistently in the ring if they persevere. I uge everyone to try doing it themselves.
I find that society today wants 'instant success' and this is also the problem. Younger people in the breed do not want to pay their dues so to speak, and want to start winning right away. They feel that the Professional HANDLER will bring this quick success, which sometimes they do. However, they have to ask themself what they really achieved by paying the handler and if the reward was as gratifying as if they had done it themself. I applaud all the breeders I see down in the states showing their own dogs especially in the Bred by class. They should feel proud to display their wonderful breed.
Question: What would you do when you seen a very nice dog in the
ring but the person handling it was not showing it well, just
draging it along ? Could it still win, with poor handling if it was the best dog that day.
A: The quick answer to this is yes, of course if they have the best dog they should win. The problem is that some people take an average dog and make it look good through their handling expertise while others take a good dog an make it look average due to their lack of expertise. The judge can only judge what he/she sees before them. They cannot stand there and try andA 'imagine' what the dog would look like if it were shown better. Many times I have seen the inferior dog win due to expert handling over a novice person who just can't get their dog to show properly. This is why it is so important to practice with your dog BEFORE you enter the ring. Don't give away an advantage to your competitor by not showing your dog properly.
Question: Do you find a trend in certain dogs/owners following certain judges around to show under them?
A: I wouldn't call it a trend but yes I do see people 'following' judges. Some people get critisized because they 'pick' their judges. Well why wouldn't they? If they have learned that a judge likes their type of dog and that they win consistently under that judge, they would be a fool not to show to them. This is just common sense that an exhibitor would educate themself by keeping records on judges as to their success and failures when showing to them. It took me many years to form a significant list on judges. And yes, I will look for certain judges and I will also avoid others.
Question: What's the biggest satisfaction in your job as a judge.
A: There is nothing I enjoy better than judging a Bulldog specialty. When people enter under you for your opinion and these people are renowned in the breed, you can't help but feel satisfied that they feel you worthy enough to give your opinion of their Bulldog. You go to a show having no idea who is entered to you and when you see the people, many you have respected for years and now here they are showing to you. Some of these people are breeder judges themself and some of them I have shown to, but now they are here for your opinion. Many of the entrants have travelled all night to get to the show, they have made huge sacrifices to show to you. You have to always respect this and give every single dog a fair shake and their money's worth...........they deserve it! A judge should always feel honored when a club hires them, no matter the size of the show. As judges we have chances to reward different aspects of the breed and we have the chance to make a difference. This should never be taken lightly
Chris Neilson
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Great post Gregg,
One thing I would like to add especially for those off you who fish the flats or who are going to Monomoy this weekend is a compass. People die out here every year or two. Near death experiences are more common. We have all had them, especially when we were new to the sport and did not relize the strength of mother natures, tides, fog or the lay of the land and tidal influences. A cell phone for emergencies is nice to have also.
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Surviving w/o a pfd
While a pfd is the best option by far, all of you wading fishermen out there should not ignore the great life preserver you are wearing on your legs - your waders.
By striping off your waders - sacrifice your boots to the deep - and placing them behind you, you can then pull them quickly over your head and into the water in front of you thereby trapping air in them. You can then inflate them further with a few lungfulls of air. It may look funny but they will provide a serious amount of bouancy - you can even sit on them by stradling the crotch while you wait for help. This also works with long pants, though not as well, if you tie knots in the legs.
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Description Trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus, are long bodied fish with upturned mouths, that often swim vertically while trying to blend with vertical coral, like sea rods, sea pens, and pipe sponges.
Trumpetfish occur in waters between 0.5 and 30 meters (1.6 and appr. 100 feet) deep and can grow to 40 to 80 cm (appr. 15 to 31 inches) in length. They are sometimes locally abundant over coral atoll reefs or in lagoons, where they may be caught even in areas of severe wave action. The spawning habits of the trumpetfish are unknown, but in the region around Madeira, it is known that the females have mature eggs from March to June.
Trumpetfish are closely related to cornetfish. Trumpetfish can be a bit more than 36 inches (3 ft) long and have greatly elongated bodies with small jaws at the front end of a long, tubular snout. The gills are pectinate, resembling the teeth of a comb, and a soft dorsal fin is found near the tail fin. A series of spines occurs in front of the dorsal fin. Trumpetfish vary in color from dark brown to greenish but also yellow in some areas. A black streak, sometimes reduced to a dark spot, occurs along the jaw, and a pair of dark spots is sometimes found on the base of the tail fin.
Trumpetfish swim slowly, sneaking up on unsuspecting prey, or lie motionless like a floating stick, swaying back and forth with the wave action of the water. They are adept at camouflaging themselves and often swim in alignment with other larger fishes. They feed almost exclusively on small fish, such as wrasses and atheriniformes,by sucking them suddenly into their small mouths.
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CAR: Doctor at the heart of a humanitarian crisis
Dr. Wilfried Komoyo is the Medical Director at Bouar Provincial Hospital in the west of the Central African Republic.
"I will never forget 31 January 2014," says Dr. Komoyo. That's the day when gunfire broke out in the hospital compound between two armed groups, trapping hospital staff and patients inside.
"A hospital is supposed to be a safe haven, so I still cannot understand how it became a battleground, terrorizing both staff and patients," he goes on. "While I was trapped in the ward, I kept thinking about my four-year-old daughter and wondering what would happen to her if I was killed."
The political crisis in CAR began in December 2012 and is still continuing. Over the past fifteen months, government offices and health services were looted as the security situation deteriorated. In many parts of the country, people are still reluctant to go to work or send their children to school. Some 940,000 people have fled their homes, 290,000 of them crossing borders into neighbouring countries to escape the violence.
One of the worst health systems in the world
Even before the crisis, the health system in CAR was one of the worst in the world. It is in the bottom ten countries for life expectancy (48 years) and hasthe world's fifth highest death rate from infectious and parasitic diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2010, the under-five mortality rate was179 per 1,000 live births and the infant mortality rate was 116 for every 1,000 live births.
Health services were already severely overstretched. The hospital in Bouar serves nearly 300,000 people living in Nana Mambéré Province and conducts between 80 and 100 consultations per day.
In the past fifteen months, this fragile health system has collapsed because of insecurity and shortages of essential drugs and supplies. Many doctors and nurses have fled. Meanwhile demands have increased with many people seeking treatment for bullet wounds. The most common illnesses are malaria, respiratory tract infections, diarrhea and malnutrition.
Medicines and equipment urgently needed
Security in Bouar has improved since the arrival of the African-led International Support Mission to CAR (MISCA) and French forces (Sangaris), but it is still unpredictable. Some of the people who fled the area are slowly beginning to return and trying to rebuild their lives. Joint patrols have been organized so that humanitarian aid and commercial goods can be transported safely, particularly along the road that runs from the Cameroonian border to Bouar.
UN agencies and international NGOs are providing support to the hospital and to three other health centres so that they can provide free healthcare to their patients. This is crucial because most people have lost the means to support themselves as the economy has collapsed. These services will become even more vital with the rainy season approaching, bringing a likely increase in water and vector borne diseases including malaria.
But much more needs to be done. Health facilities need constant supplies of medicines and equipment, particularly anti-malarial drugs and refrigerators to store them.
Money is urgently needed
"I am glad patients are given access to free healthcare," says Dr. Komoyo. But he adds that this is not sustainable in the long-term .
"A long-term strategy should be established now; the top priority must be to pay salaries," he adds. Dr. Komoyo and his colleagues are surviving on allowances from humanitarian agencies in Bouar, while WHO and health partners conduct a country-wide assessment as the first step towards a more financially sustainable system.
Funding is a serious problem.The Strategic Response Plan for 2014 calls for $56.4 million for health activities but only $6.6 million or 12 per cent of this amount has been received.
During a visit to Bouar, the Humanitarian Coordinator in CAR, Mr. Abdou Dieng, called for donors to step up.
"The population is facing extreme poverty," said Mr. Dieng. "I urge the international community to provide urgent assistance because peace can only reign when social and humanitarian issues have been addressed."
Dr. Komoyo and his colleagues are left trying to help their patients with severely limited resources.
"I would leave in search of greener pastures," says Dr. Komoyo. "But my love for humanity keeps me in CAR."


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A long weekend means that many people likely hit the mall to shop over the Fourth of July, and Janney Montgomery Scott's Adrienne Tennant has a preview of June retail sales out today, which she sees as strong heading into the holiday.
Tennant writes that she expects in-line to better-than-expected comparable sales for retailers in June. Although she estimates that the month got off to a slow start, she sees hot weather, pre-July 4th sales and pent-up demand driving sales in the last week of June, and sees retailer's discounting as largely appropriate for the time of year. "We expect sales and traffic to pick up moving into July, as July is typically the most significant month of the quarter in regards to sales and margin as retailers begin to set new flows, particularly for the Teen sector," she writes.
As for specific company names, Tennant sees positive traffic momentum across the board at Gap's (GPS) brands. "The Old Navy division continues to drive traffic through highlighting specific price points, while the Gap division continues to offer compelling value. At Banana Republic, the Milly collection sparked a pickup in traffic during the month as well."
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City of Hawthorne TRU has had them the past few weeks Mom. If you're still missing any I can stash next time.
City of Hawthorne TRU has had them the past few weeks Mom. If you're still missing any I can stash next time.
I guess i need help, the fact is, every time I try mulitple orders I have exceeded the limit. Don't punish me because I would like to have four each troopers.
Oh, and p.s. I do agree with you that ordering 20 of one figure is ridiculous. Can they just go to two at least?
finally, someone agrees. 2 of the same fig -tops.
cataclizm's responding 'Mom' was funny
I have an extra Superman Red if anyone needs one.
Stashed at La Brea Target - 1 x Shadow Guard, 1 x Evo Trooper, 1 x Jump Trooper
Stashed at Glendale "Deadwood" Target - JLU Mr. Miracle 3 pack, DCUC Wave 2 Firestorm and Black Manta
PM me if you want any of these
The aforementioned La Brea Target put out around 4 cases of TFU this morning as well as a restock of Order 66. Like Speck and Snags, I couldn't resist the troopers so I got some for myself.
I also got an Indy figure from Disneyland yesterday. They were plentiful even during the evening so it looks like the window of opportunity for the scalpers has come and gone.
did a burbank run b/c i had my eye exam at the costco.
Here's the stock report for burbank target: SW - sucked
G.I. Joe - sucked
TF - sucked
Ironman - sucked
So you guessed it, that target sucked!!
TRU - some wave 7.5 smatterings and SL, nothing great
Stopped in burbank mall b/c I couldn't resist Dairy Queen (there's only like 5 in all of LA!) so I went to KB.
KB - remnants of wave 1, a few saga 2packs just like walmart's when they clearanced, 9.99 each. The best one was R2 and Utapau clone. They also had '07 VTAC for $7.98 each. Mainly Bossk & Leia, but there was an IG-88.
I also decided to check out everyone's favorite - chubby13 store. He was fully stocked on wave 1, 2 and order 66. Although at crappy prices, I was in there about 8 min. -he didn't say a word, didn't really look at me when i came in either. Anyway, had japanese MP SS and premium leaderclass Megatron. Pretty cool. Oh ya, i was talking to one of the clerks in KB and he said chubby gets most of his stuff at F&S, not KB, nor someone relaying from kb really. Found that interesting, from what i've read in this thread.
k-mart - why not? i decided. They had a Mk 1 Ironman first off. SW - leftovers of wave 1, a wave 8 Jango w/stand and a few SA 501sts.
I don't collect HW or Speedracer, but I was wondering why the Racer Xs w/jack stands are so htf?? A store is lucky if they have 1 on the pegs. They have a lot of the scissor version, but no regular Racer X. LF had a couple of these but the cards were bent badly, major db whoever did that. These have to be seriously shortpacked or the scalpers have gone to town on em. I'm intrigued by this.


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