text:
Compare great Lancia ABS System prices in Cricklewood with Who Can Fix My Car.
Enter your registration, compare quotes, and find a great garage near you. Get your competitive local prices now!
Compare great Lancia ABS System prices in Cricklewood with Who Can Fix My Car.
All round good garage. With good mechanics
Stayed late on a bank holiday weekend, fixed my car promptly. Great service from great guys.
The problem was identified as lack of oil in the gearbox, after driving for a few hours there is oil all over the underside of the car, my usual mechanic who i have brought the car back has said that this should have been identified. I essentially paid £110 for nothing.
Alternator broke on weekend. Used this site and mobile car service responded straight away with a great price. Booked in for Monday morning and fixed by the aftetnoon, couldn't have asked for more. Thanks.
Quick and efficient service, was very attentive and friendly in offering advice on what needed to be done. I will be definitely using in the future
Clutch went right before Easter Weekend! The guys came and worked until the late hours to keep my Fiesta on the road for Easter. Highly recommended and will use their service again.
Good customer service, would go back there
Good service. Good job done
Job done it record time. Akash is a cool guy!
Excellent communication and very professional. Very happy with the work done and will happily use again plus recommend to friends and family.
Did a great job, thery're doing well!
They done a very good job and fast.price price charge excellent i would recommend this garrage 100% good
Glad I found this place -- Rob explained clearly why a few more parts were needed to do the job properly but total price was still good -- will definitely use again -- thanks
Exceleklent service and quick turnaround. Would definitely use again
Really quick to respond to my questions and patient with how many I had. I am very new to the area and was nervous about using a different garage (last one has been one my family used for years). Can safely say I have found my new garage! Car was fixed promptly, all the costs were explained - they even seemed worried I would be upset with the cost when in fact I was surprised at how cheap it was! - work was great, my car sounds and feels great again. Thank you so much!
Awesome garage! Good and fast service and really nice & friendly guys. Really reasonable pricing and honest work, highly recommended. Thanks Al and Patrick!
very professional and polite
excellent job
Awesome garage! Really good service and really nice bunch of guys, Happy to help and completely honest. Really reasonable quote but didn't skimp on the job. Great mechanics. Highly recommended. Cheers Al!
I had a great experience at Autowerke. They got back to me very fast with a great quote and when I arrived they had a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. They're a bit of a community hub as well so even local people and regular customers seem to pop in for an occasional chat. The work was done quickly and to a great standard. I will return there should I need any further work.
Did a good job, no problems
Good job!
Great quality and quick job, everything as described.
Good service, happy with the result.
I picked these chaps as they were reasonably close and had a good rating. I assumed they would call me as the email I received said but no one ever called and so I used someone else. I would give zero stars but the website won't let me.
Definitely Recommend this garage, great staff, very welcoming and friendly, gives honest advice and good service. Extra things were done without charge. A++++++++
You cannot trust them either..they didn't make oil change and they charge me 30£ for that job, what didn't do, some unreliable..i'm sitting customer room and i cannot see, what they do..watch out this garage..i cannot recommended them ! They try to charge brake discs too, discs not always need to change same time, when pads..
Job could have been done a little bit quicker but very good service overall!
Happy with the service provided. Job done well.
Good service and pleasant staff


text:
Diabetes is one of the major health and development challenges of the 21st century. No country, rich or poor, is immune to the epidemic. It is a chronic, incurable, costly, and increasing but largely preventable Non-communicable Disease (NCD) which is responsible for millions of deaths annually, debilitating complications, and incalculable human misery. Despite the size and toll of the diabetes epidemic, until recently diabetes and related NCDs have been marginalised on the global health and development agenda.
As the legitimate global voice for people with diabetes, we are working to change this 'diabetes paradox.' Through coordinated advocacy at the global level and at the national level through our member associations, we are working to make change for the millions of people living with diabetes.
We are building on the success of the 2006 United Nations Resolution 61/225 on Diabetes, and the 2011 United Nations High-Level Summit on NCDs, and aim to see diabetes and NCDs included in the future global development agenda.
What IDF is doing:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14. The campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. The global diabetes community including IDF member associations, diabetes organizations, NGOs, health departments, civil society, individuals and companies develop an extensive range of activities, tailored to a variety of groups.
Here is a list of different ways you can join the campaign and raise awareness of diabetes in your community:
Take a Step for Diabetes: The World Diabetes Day 2013 campaign is engaging people in the diabetes cause by encouraging them to make a symbolic donation of steps accrued through various activities. A step is considered to be any activity that helps promote diabetes awareness, improve the lives of people with diabetes, promote healthy lifestyles or reduce one's individual risk of developing diabetes. Steps are submitted on our online platform and count towards reaching a target in support of the 371 million people living with diabetes.
Pin a Personality: The blue circle is not globally recognised. It should be! We have launched the 'Pin a Personality' campaign to increase recognition of the blue circle as the symbol of diabetes awareness. The concept is simple: identify a personality in your town or neighbourhood who you think would help profile our blue circle to a wider audience, ask him/her to wear the blue circle pin, take a picture and post it on the WDD Facebook or Twitter page. Your personality could be a local celebrity, a politician, a teacher, a chef, or your gym instructor.
Blue Monument Challenge: light iconic monuments and buildings in your town or city in blue to raise diabetes awareness.
Organise a physical activity: walk, cycle ride, aerobic workout, hula hooping, flash mob or dance.
Organise a flash mob for diabetes in a public place in your town or city.
Form a human blue circle: a simple activity with a great visual impact that can be organized as an individual activity or as part of a bigger event.
Wear blue throughout November and ask your friends, family, and colleagues to join you.
Share our online resources: promote the campaign materials - posters, videos, web banners, Blue Circle Test - by including links to or embedding them on your websites or webpages.
Display the campaign posters in your home, workplace or in a public place.
Purchase World Diabetes Day merchandise and raise awareness of the blue circle - the global symbol of diabetes.
Promote the campaign on your website, blog or forum by creating a WDD section with information about local events and other campaign information.
Promote the campaign among your Facebook and Twitter friends.
Promote the blue circle - the global symbol for diabetes - and/or integrate the colour blue into your local diabetes and WDD promotional materials, activities, and communications.
Identify local heroes that are active in promoting the diabetes cause to provide inspiration and a positive role model for people with diabetes around the world.


text:
I see wherever Bill goes he starts a thread called "Ty Cobb General Thread" :)
So predictible Bill. :) Do you have any idea how badly I want project retrosheet to hurry up and fill in their missing games back to 1900 so I can see if Cobb really did advance people or himself an inordinately large number of times that don't show up in the statistical record? I wish I could go back in time to 1865 or 1987 when they were first deciding what statistics should be kept and beat people senseless until they realized how much they were freakin' leaving out.


text:
By Tiernan Ray
In case you missed it, AllThingsD's crack enterprise technology reporter Arik Hesseldahl today penned an excellent write-up about a new initiative by Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) to refine its supply chain for PCs and printers, citing remarks by HP's head of operations for the personal systems group, Tony Prophet.
Prophet met with both myself and Arik last night in New York to give us an update on HP's supply chain efforts.
Those efforts have included high-profile moves such as shifting some HP-managed factories from the coast of mainland China in-country to the rural areas, as well as establishing a trans-continental rail service that goes from those Western China territories to Europe, cutting down on the cost of airfreight, the long delay of seafreight, and reducing HP's carbon footprint.
Prophet roamed eloquently over a number of topics, from disclosure of suppliers (HP did this before others in the industry, including Apple (AAPL)) to how to reduce worker abuse in the mining operations where it gets critical materials.
But Arik is really an expert on the subject of supply chain in tech, so I invite you to read his excellent summary about the interesting new move Prophet is making in Greece to further streamline HP's pipeline.


text:
Why IBM z mainframe server hardware?
A secure, trusted platform for cloud, mobile and analytics
Businesses turn to IBM mainframes for unmatched security, uptime, operational efficiency, speed, seamless scale, and lower costs per transaction.
The IBM z Systems delivers blazing fast mobile response time, instant insights with real time analytics, and fortified security for hybrid and private clouds.
Designed for
uptime all the time
What we offer
Mainframe servers
What's new
Meet the all new IBM z13s
The new z13s is built for hybrid cloud and the constantly evolving security landscape. Enterprise security capabilities are built in to help businesses of all sizes simplify and improve their security from infrastructure to end point. And the z13s delivers all of the great capabilities of the z13 in a smaller package.


text:
Something went wrong!
You have arrived at this page because you followed a link that contains an invalid
set of parameters.
It's possible that it was correct at one point, but things change. Such is progress.
If you are curious, the specific problem was "Error is unknown."
We believe in the power of technology to be a force for good in our children's lives. We work every day to make that belief a reality because we're also concerned parents, just like you.
Use the Family Values Filters, set a Curriculum Focus and save your child's Favourite videos! These are a few of our favourite features.
Download the Kidobi Mobile App & let your child watch educational preschool videos on your favourite tablet.


text:
We've already shown you 25 cute gifts you can buy for under $25 on Black Friday without ever leaving the house. Now let's push that up a notch: We've found another 25 gifts that are under $50, and still don't require any movement on your part! That's right, no getting trampled by hordes of people as you try to get through Best Buy's doors at 5 a.m.! This black Friday, why don't you just stay in your pajamas, have a cup of tea, and check out these awesome items that you can buy with a click of a button!
And don't forget: leave your horror stories about Black Friday in the comments section on this post! Winner gets a grab bag of gifts from our Friday guides!


text:
By Tiernan Ray
In a down market, a bright spot today is enterprise data visualization and analytics application maker Tableau Software (DATA): Its shares are UP $11.02, or 14%, at $90.45, continuing last night's big jump after the company beat Q4 expectations and forecast this quarter's, and the full year's, revenue ahead of consensus.
Shares of competitor Qlik Technologies (QLIK) are benefiting, rising 27 cents, or 1%, to $26.64, and shares of Splunk (SPLK), which is also in the broader "Big Data" market, are up 62 cents, or 0.8%, at $76.76.
Splunk reports results on February 27th, and Qlik reports on February 10th.
Analysts are hiking their price targets, and in some cases their estimates. The sense is the company is gaining market share in data visualization, making progress overseas, and signing up more large deals. Bulls were also unfazed by projections for a deeper-than-expected loss this year, and in some cases even narrowed their own loss estimates for the company.
Deutsche Bank's Karl Keirstead reiterates a Buy rating, and raises his price target to $100 from $85, to reflect a new, higher price-to-revenue multiple of 16 times versus 15 times previously, writing "Wow" about 95% revenue growth in the quarter, adding that the company "is seeing greater momentum internationally (up over 100% in 4Q and now 22% of the mix) and larger deals," and that "momentum and adoption" are "still strong despite the boost from a year-end budget flush."
Regarding the outlook, Keirstead thinks it is "conservative," at just 40%, given last year was 81%, "and no clear signs of a demand slowdown."
He's not thrilled with the operating loss forecast, but inclined to give the company a pass:
Penetration within existing customers is still low, the channel contribution at 25% could go up over time, international expansion is in its very stages and Tableau is investing aggressively in sales rep expansion (sales and marketing headcount growth was 66% in 2013). Two negatives – the guidance for a non-GAAP operating margin loss of $15-$20m in 2014 is far greater than our estimate of an $8m loss (due to greater sales and R&D expenses) and the 1Q14 revs guide implies a 23% sequential decline, far greater than normal. Tableau cited the big 4Q (and the lift from a budget flush) but we also conclude that Tableau is guiding conservatively.
Keirstead, who has a Hold rating on Qlik, thinks Tableau is taking share from them:
It is hard not to conclude that Tableau is taking share and momentum from rival Qlik, which reports on Feb 20. Tableau argues that its benefiting from opportunities that Qlik isn't even hitting (ie use cases requiring a great visualization front-end vs "traditional" analytics). Note that much of Tableau's sales investment in 2014 will be in Europe (UK, Germany, France), Qlik's biggest market. We remain Hold rated on QLIK.
Cantor Fitzgerald's Brian White reiterates a Buy rating on the stock, and raises his price target to $104 from $88. "delivered the strongest 4Q:13 print in our universe this earnings season and offered up a healthy 2014 outlook that we believe speaks to the company's momentum around the Big Data trend."
White likes the rise in customer count and also performance in international markets:
Tableau grew new customer accounts at a strong clip in the December quarter and transactions of more than $100K continued to grow for the company at a robust pace, positive indicators of Tableau's momentum in the market, in our view. Tableau exited 4Q:13 with more than 17,000 customer accounts, up from over 15,000 in 3Q:13 and over 11,000 a year ago in 4Q:12. The addition of over 1,800 new customer accounts in 4Q:13 is a quarterly record for Tableau. Transactions of more than $100K at Tableau continued to grow significantly to 179 in 4Q:13 from 119 in 3Q:13. Finally, Tableau exited 4Q:13 with 1,212 employees, up from 1,039 in 3Q:13. Over the past eighteen months, Tableau has added approximately 100 employees per quarter, and we believe this could accelerate to approximately 150 per quarter in 2014 [...] Sales in the U.S. and Canada account for 78% of total revenue in 4Q:13 and international sales came in at 22% of sales. The commentary around trends in Europe was constructive. In our view, Tableau's investment in international markets is starting to pay off, with sales rising 60% QoQ, and the company sounded excited about this momentum going into 2014. In fact, Tableau believes the company's international business is where the U.S. was three to four years ago.
White raised his estimates for this quarter to $62.9 million in revenue versus a prior $60.2 million estimate, and cuts his loss estimate to 9 cents per share from 12 cents. For the full year, he now models revenue of $322.1 million and a 19-cent loss versus his prior estimate for $302.4 million and negative 24 cents.
FBN Securities's Shebly Seyrafi reiterates an Outperform rating, and raises his price target to $110 from $85, writing that "In the important Big Data space, DATA and SPLK remain the key holdings for growth-oriented investors."
Seyrafi notes the company benefited from a new version release of its program:
The company benefited from the release of Tableau 8.1 during the quarter (which added web and mobile authoring, free form dashboards, forecasting, and integration with enterprise applications [e.g. salesforce.com]). It stands to benefit from the forthcoming release (in FQ2) of Tableau 8.2 (which will add support for MAC, StoryPoints [new type of worksheet/dashboard with mini slides as story points], and web authoring enhancements). Tableau 9 is now expected to be coming out in FH1 2015 (later than our prior FH2 2014 belief).
Like the others, he's unfazed by what might seem a low forecast for this year:
Although DATA is guiding for only 40% Y/Y revenue growth (same as before) in F2014, this is now on a larger F2013 base (so it is in effect raising its F2014 revenue guidance from ~$304M to ~$326M, or 7%). Moreover, considering its history of providing conservative guidance, we see upside to this forecast. There are several key drivers of growth in F2014: 1.) international revenue (now 22% of revenue, up from 17% in F2012) continues to grow well (up 121% Y/Y in FQ4) as Europe more than doubled; we see the company expanding in India and S. America; 2.) Tableau 8.2, with MAC support (as noted above) will be a catalyst; and 3.) DATA will again benefit from its large customer conference (this year it will be in Seattle).
Seyrafi raised his estimate for this year's revenue to $326 million from a prior $304 million, though his EPS loss estimate is a penny worse at 11 cents per share versus a prior 10-cent loss estimate.


text:
NTI Testifies at Senate
Sharon Smith, the Executive Director of the National Trauma Institute (NTI) testified on June 6th before the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense to advocate for acceleration of and funding for research into non‐compressible hemorrhage, the leading cause of potentially survivable deaths in our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. Non compressible hemorrhage describes injuries to the torso, back, neck, and groin that are not amenable to conventional hemorrhage control therapies. Hemorrhage is also responsible for 30 to 40 percent of all deaths following a traumatic injury to civilians. NTI urged Congress to set aside a much larger portion of DoD medical research funding for the medical conditions which most severely injure and kill our soldiers and maintain or increase funding for non-compressible hemorrhage.
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Visit
Washington D.C. - NTI Board members recently met with a senior policy advisor in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, informally known as the President's Science Office. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how to change national policy to reflect the size and impact of trauma on Americans—and how to achieve a level of annual, sustained research funding that would be commensurate with the problem. The opportunity to affect many Americans with clinical advances in trauma is vast. Not only do 170,000 Americans die each year due to trauma but for each death, 250 patients are treated in the hospital for non-lethal injuries. Trauma remains the number one cause of death and disability among children and young adults in their most productive years and costs our society over $400 billion annually. Despite these statistics, historically funding for trauma has never been commensurate with the magnitude of the problem OSTP representatives expressed his willingness to support the national trauma community and to open this dialog. The discussion is continuing, while NTI provides him with further information at his request.


text:
Toggle: English / Spanish
Aortic insufficiency is a heart valve disease in which the aortic valve does not close tightly. This leads to the backward flow of blood from the aorta (the largest blood vessel) into the left ventricle (a chamber of the heart).
Aortic valve prolapse; Aortic regurgitation
Aortic insufficiency can result from any condition that keeps the aortic valve from closing all the way. A small amount of blood comes back each time the heart beats.
The condition causes widening (dilation) of the left lower chamber of the heart. Larger amounts of blood leave the heart with each squeeze or contraction. This leads to a strong and forceful pulse (bounding pulse). Over time, the heart becomes less able to pump blood to the body.
In the past, rheumatic fever was the main cause of aortic insufficiency. Now that antibiotics are used to treat rheumatic fever, other causes are more commonly seen.
Causes of aortic insufficiency may include:
Aortic insufficiency is most common in men between the ages of 30 and 60.
Aortic insufficiency often has no symptoms for many years. Symptoms may occur slowly or suddenly.
Signs may include:
Aortic insufficiency may be seen on:
A chest x-ray may show swelling of the left lower heart chamber.
Lab tests cannot diagnose aortic insufficiency, but they may be used to rule out other disorders or causes.
If there are no symptoms or if symptoms are mild, you may only need to get an echocardiogram from time to time and be monitored by a health care provider.
If your blood pressure is high, then treatment with certain blood pressure medications may help slow the worsening of aortic regurgitation.
ACE inhibitor drugs and diuretics (water pills) may be prescribed for more moderate or severe symptoms.
In the past, most patients with heart valve problems were given antibiotics before dental work or an invasive procedure, such as colonoscopy. The antibiotics were given to prevent an infection of the damaged heart. However, antibiotics are now used much less often before dental work and other procedures.
You may need to limit activity that requires more work from your heart. Talk to your health care provider.
Surgery to repair or replace the aortic valve corrects aortic insufficiency. The decision to have aortic valve replacement depends on your symptoms and the condition and function of your heart.
You may also need surgery to repair the aorta if it is widened.
Aortic insufficiency is curable with surgical repair. This can completely relieve symptoms, unless severe heart failure is present or other complications develop. Without treatment, patients with angina or congestive heart failure due to aortic insufficiency do poorly.
Call your health care provider if:
Blood pressure control is very important if you are at risk for aortic regurgitation.
Bonow RO, Carabello BA, Chatterjee K, de Leon AC Jr, Faxon DP, Freed MD, et al; 2006 Writing Committee Members; American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force. 2008 Focused update incorporated into the ACC/AHA 2006 guidelines for the management of patients with valvular heart disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Revise the 1998 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease): endorsed by the Sosciety of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Circulation. 2008;118:e523-e661.
Carabellow BA. Valvular heart disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 75.
Nishimura RA, Carabello BA, Faxon DP, et al. ACC/AHA 2008 Guideline update on valvular heart disease: focused update on infective endocarditis: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines endorced by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists. Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008;52:676-685.
Otto CM, Bonow RO. Valvular heart disease. In: Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, Libby P, Braunwald E, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2011:chap 66.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch)
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- 2013 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.


text:
New Media | Medicine is an e-learning, web and mobile development company specialising in the healthcare sector and based in Oxfordshire, UK and Auckland, New Zealand.
Founded by UK trained medical doctors, New Media | Medicine has produced over 80 e-learning courses on a wide range of clinical topics and worked with clients in the UK and NZ healthcare sectors including educational institutions, medical societies and industry.
In addition to our development and consulting services we also operate a large medical community with over 60,000 members called the NMM | Forum. Thousands of doctors, medical students and applicants to medical school use the forum to network with colleagues and prepare for medical exams such as the UKCAT, GAMSAT and MRCP.
Read more: About Us | e-Learning Services | Forum | Contact Us
Contact Us
New Media Medicine Ltd., 99 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RY
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 854019


text:
Printable Version | View in New Window | Update Beamline Info
Sector 24 utilizes canted insertion devices to provide two independent x-ray sources, one for a variable energy beamline 24-ID-C and another for a fixed energy beamline 24-ID-E (Se peak). Both beamlines are optimized to address challenging cases in macromolecular crystallography such as large complex molecular assemblies, poorly diffracting crystals and microcrystals by providing extremely stable and intense X-ray beams with beam sizes ranging from 5 to 70 microns. The 24-ID-C beamline is equipped with an ALS-style sample auto-mount robotic system for increased productivity and a mini-kappa goniometer head for crystal alignment. Remote operations available.
Data acquisition and beamline controls via CONSOLE and EPICS, RAPD and 500 TB data storage system.
3.3 Undulator (Undulator A)
Monochromator Type
Energy Range
6.5-20 keV
Resolution (ΔE/E)
Flux (photons/sec)
Beam Size (HxV)
For additional information see:


text:
|Worldwide Flyfishing Discussion Talk flyfishing with members around the world!
|Topic Review (Newest First)
RE:Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
Hats? Might be something there.
The pisces symbol is pretty much the logo for now, with some lettering... I'll have to work out a layout. Either flyfishing above and forum below, or both below in a nice layout. The hats will of course be for cost of getting them done... unless we decide to buy a kid a fly outfit or something with an extra $5 per cap or something.
Something to think about... any champions? I'll provide the emblem options for voting if anyone's interested. I'm too slow on getting them made, I'd appreciate it if someone would take the lead on ordering details.
RE:Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
Marlboro was my first FF show so I was kind of leery about buying anything. I really wanted a new bobbin and a good pair of scissors. I walked out with one of Norm Norlander's automatic bobbins after watching his demonstration with his vise (pretty slick). I just go my Barracuda back from the Dyna-King shop yesterday and will post later based on the results of both the vise and bobbin.
Had a chance to cast Winston's BL5 and XTR both in a 9-wt. Found that the BL5 is too soft and the XTR was too stiff for me.
As for the show, I imagined a casting pond that held more than 3 casters, and the beams in the overhead were a pain to deal with (I'm not a great caster, especially 3 months without picking up a rod).
I'm still amazed that companies/groups charge so much for their ball caps. It stands to reason that you are advertising their company on your head...and you're paying ~$20 to do this??? Why aren't caps standard issue with the rod or reel? "Thanks for paying the inflated price for our rod; here's a little something to tell everyone you're fishing with a SAGE fly rod" or "Here's a cap so that other people on the water know you buy at Walter's Fly Shop". My sarcastic reasoning does not apply to groups such as CCA, TU, etc, where the proceedes go back into the group, which go back into preserving fishing for my kids.
RE:Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
flyfisher wrote:
> Great Board Juro! Good to meet you at the show! I bought
> a classic Teton Tioga 5 weight reel, and man it is the
> prettiest reel I have ever seen. Should be for $205
It's amazing what Tioga can do with anodized finishes. great choice, and the drag will let you take on the gnarliest beasts that swim.
great to have you on board!
RE:Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
Great Board Juro! Good to meet you at the show! I bought a classic Teton Tioga 5 weight reel, and man it is the prettiest reel I have ever seen. Should be for $205
RE:Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
Well after two days on my feet at the show, I'd have to say it was a very good show. The enthusiasm was high and I met more of my reel-time cyber-freinds than ever. I worked with our own Bob Desplaines and new partner John Middleton in the Blue Northern booth.
One note: people asked a lot about stripers101.com... it was hosed by my last web host and is being reconstructed in this site. The Rhody fest images are up, Boneclave and Outer Limits are next. *** Information about the NESWFF Fly Swap will be posted over the next few days - I will get inventory of arrivals from Bob Desplaines ***
Anyway, back to the shue...
Many acquaintances dating back to my Seattle days were rekindled. Brian Sommers, a pro staff guy formerly of Kaufmann's Streamborn in Seattle is now doing some wild world expeditions from Christmas Island to Alaska to the Amazon. We will be hearing more from him very soon. I also met a cyber friend of several years whom I had never met in person before. Jim McGrath is now head guide for Iliaska Lodge, clearly one of the finest destinations in the world. We will be hearing more about that soon as well.
I also had the repeated pleasure of meeting some of the finest artisans in the flyfishing industry, and am proud to annouce that we will feature their work on the Forum.
One of the most important things I did was that I became a member of the American Museum of Flyfishing. Although their website does not reveal their depth to non-member browsers, they do offer some idea of what they have in their rich historical archives and collections of classic items on the site. We talked about cross-linking our sites, which I truly hope happens. Their quarterly newsletter alone is worth the fee, but they provided a large poster of antique salmon flies and gear that personifies my view of the legacy of salmon fishing and will be the main decor in my office. They also included a flybox, some leather bookmarks, stickers, and all that - but the materials things couldn't compare to the images of Baden-Powell or even Bing Crosby flyfishing in classic American waters.
On a local note, Phil Castleman and Ray Capobianco of Castle Arms offered some great photos of field testing the new Heritage rods. I'll be scanning them in ASAP, you'll love them!
Redington's new reels were a smash hit, and the Sage XP got a three thumbs up rating from those who cast it.
I've got some absolutely fantastic stuff to put together and can't wait to share it all with you... now I need to get started...
Stay tuned!
RE:Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
1/22 Marlboro FF Show Report
Ah! It feels somewhat gratifying to post something with report in the title.
We (friend Mike and myself) made it to the show about noon and did a walkabout of the whole setup. I saw Bob D and Juro working the BN booth. I spoke with Bob for awhile but I didn't get a chance to talk to Juro. Hey Juro are you part whitetail? You vanished right in front of my eyes. [img]http://220.127.116.11/images/flytalk/Wilk.gif" border="0" align="middle">By this time it was about 1:00 and we decided to head up to the Main Lobby of the Plaza and see who was there from the RT crowd.
Once in the bar we were greeted by Mark Cahill, who graciously initiated the introductions. Thanks Mark. Please forgive me if I forget anyone, as I didn't catch everyone's names. Besides Mark I did have the pleasure of breaking bread with and a couple of suds. Marvin, Greg, Thorne, Larry, Steve, and John (?).
After lunch we headed back to the exhibits to buy the tying stuff I had (and some more) that was on our lists. By the time we were done I realized I missed the 3:30 seminar I wanted to attend. It was just as well the walk between the two buildings was nasty with the -30 wind chill in effect. In all fairness there was a shuttle running but I was to impatient to wait for it. It only looked like a short walk BRRR!
We stopped by the casting pool to watch a couple of guys casting who were very good. My friend Mike commented, "I wonder if they can do that in a 20kt wind too"? <img src="http://188.8.131.52/images/flytalk/Wilk.gif[/img] Good point. It made me feel better.
The J.Austin Forbes booth had these micro fly reels. One was set up on a 2' fly rod with dental floss backing. I never saw a zero weight before. Cute but kind of an expensive conversation piece.
The crowds were light while we were there which wasn't a bad thing. Unless you are a dealer I guess.
Lastly I left with dreams of towing that 16' Maritime skiff with the 50HP Honda home. There's nothing wrong with dreaming.
RE:Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
Went to the show this morning and through a good chunk of this afternoon. Thought the attendance was down from other years, but for me that isn't really a bad thing - if I was a retailer I wouldn't be as happy. I got to meet a few people that I haven't had the opportunity to introduce myself to. Thank you Juro and it was nice to meet Dave Rimmer from CCA. It would have been better to have the seminars in the same building as the show, as I would have been more inclined to check them out (it was cold on that walk...whine), but that is a limitation of the set-up. No REC components, too bad as I was looking for a rod tube and to check out there reel seats. Also no Orvis, which was kind of a surprise, but I'm sure not heartbreaking to a lot of people. With the proliferation of breathable waders there were not too many waders on display (neoprene either). Another item that we thought would sell okay were T-shirts with good fish prints on them and things like ties, polo shirts, etc. - I was hoping to score a tie with a fish theme for the occasional presentation.
My buddy Chris and I got to check out a number of rods (all 8wts), which was definitely the highlight of the show for us. It is nice to have the opportunity to cast a variety of manufacturers offerings, something that isn't easily accomplished at just one shop. I was really impressed with the Diamondback Backwater for a SW rod. It fit my average casting ability and I felt it could boom the line out there, something that I feel is a plus in blind casting for stripers, maybe not ideal for casting to nearby bonefish though. Another factor going for it was the price, approximately 40% of the SAGE's, T&T's, Scotts. The SAGE RPLXi 3pc was a dream to cast and was finished nicely, it was a beauty, but a little steep at around $550. The legend Ultra 3pc 8wt was great, offering great performance at an equally great price - it came in 2nd place to the other two (with them really being 1a & 1b), but that may have been do to the line we had it strung up with (60' starter line).
Not to brown-nose, but Bob D and the guys at Blue Northern were great. Bob took the time to find the Diamondback in the pile of rods and let me know when I came walking by later in the day. Thanks for the effort.
I only bought a net, but left with a burning "need" for another rod. I now have a much better idea of what matches up well with that "need"
RE:Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
Well I'll let you know tomorrow after I get back. Sounds like you didn't waste any time getting over to Marlboro though [img]http://220.127.116.11/images/flytalk/Happy.gif" border="0" align="middle">
I am excited to go, would like to get there early tomorrow and get a chance to cast a couple of rods that are on my wish list (which my wife also sometimes referred to as "when he** freezes over" list since I just recently bought a new one...<img src="http://220.127.116.11/images/flytalk/Sad.gif[/img]). I'll probably just satisfy myself psycologically with my buddies purchases, as that sometimes helps.
I'd imagine that with the increase in popularity of SW fishing the majority of the outfitters and guides were focusing on stripers and blues and the associated gear. Quite a switch from when it was dominated by freshwater gear and guides.
Thanks for the report,
Marlboro Show....thoughts & what did you buy?
So...you went to the show...what did you think?....what did you buy? Yeh.....so I'm reaching for a reason to post!
Being a newbie to this fly fishing stuff I became quite bewildered at all the stuff I knew nothing about!
Man! Those flats boats were awesome!!
Said "hi" to Enrico Puglisi...he was setting up, then disappeared...struck me as a "stuffed shirt".
Wanted to buy some hackle to try to tie a few deceivers...but didn't. Why? I don't know.
Stopped at the CCA booth, talked to Dave Rimmer, bought a CCA hat.
Let's see, my purchases were the CCA hat, a 3 year subscription to Flyfishing in Saltwaters magazine, a George Roberts casting video, and a Ken Vanderlaske False Albie pin.
I know...boring...but I had no plans for a new rod or reel. Anyone else care to comment?
|Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


text:
Click image to zoom -- or click here to enlarge
Patisse Set Of 3 9cm Food Rings With Pusher
This product is not available
|Sale closed
UK Delivery: Estimated 6th - 11th May - we'll email you once your items have been dispatched.
Returns: Click Delivery & Returns or check your delivery confirmation.
If you are ordering multiple items, ACHICA aim to send as few deliveries as possible for your convenience – you will only pay one delivery charge.
|Product Information
Set: 3 food rings and a pusher
Dimensions: Dia 9cm
Material: 18/10 stainless steel
Dishwasher safe
Gift boxed
Product Code P-02107BH
|Delivery & Returns
We hope you will be thrilled with your purchases but in the unlikely event that you want to return something, you can find full return instructions on the back of your delivery note or click here


text:
Ive seen Hayden mocked in rounds 4-5 recently. Has he not checked out medically yet? If not, when will we know?
I seem to think this every year, but this draft really is going to be exciting. We can go so many different ways, and based in the talent level from say pick 10 up until late second even top of round 3 is gonna make it an interesting ride.
Hopefully we can nail some of our top picks for once.
I'd love a trade down (unless a top 10 talent drops) to pick up an extra 2nd or 3rd.


text:
Web Stories
Filmmakers to discuss 'Eyes on the Prize,' Nov. 21
Posted November 18, 2005; 01:17 p.m.
Filmmakers Sam Pollard and Sheila Curran Bernard will discuss the PBS series "Eyes on the Prize" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in Betts Auditorium, Architecture Building.
Also participating will be Stanley Katz, lecturer with the rank of professor in public and international affairs, who served as an adviser on the acclaimed 14-hour history of America's civil rights movement produced for PBS by Blackside Inc.
Originally broadcast over two seasons in 1987 and 1990, "Eyes on the Prize" has been unavailable for several years pending renewal of underlying rights. Pollard and Bernard created two films for the second season, "Two Societies" and "Ain't Gonna Shuffle No More," which won national Emmys for both writing and editing. They will present clips from both films and discuss the series' creation, recent changes in archival documentary storytelling and current efforts to renew underlying rights so that "Eyes" can be re-broadcast.
The discussion is part of a series, "American Visions in
Documentary," being organized by Bernard, the Anschutz Distinguished
Fellow in the Program in American Studies this semester. For more
information, visit the program's Web site.


text:
Are you up to it?
You don't need to have them set up in a diorama, they can be just on a book shelf, mixed or what not. This is the thread to show what you've got!
Stormtroopers guarding the Emperor's Throne room
Hoth rebel troops in the trenches
Battle Droid Unit
Droidekas with shields up


text:
Hooded Packaway Technical Jacket
Size Guide
Use the Size Guide to choose the best fit for your measurements.
In this window, you can find out the shipping and returns options for the selected item or contact Customer Service for further assistance
- A packaway hooded jacket that is perfect for travel, inspired by the Burberry men's collection. Showerproof and lightweight, and fully lined in soft check cotton, it is equipped for unpredictable weather.
- Outer: 100% polyester
- Lining: 100% cotton
- Hood lining: 100% cotton
- Sleeve lining: 100% polyester
- Concealed press-stud and zip closure
- Button-down chest pockets
- Slant pockets
- Drawcord hood
- Stud-fastening cuffs
- Machine wash
- Imported
Item 40092981
Recommended Products


text:
Jazayeri Captures LAPC Main Event at Commerce Casino
COMMERCE, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 2, 2012) – Sean Jazayeri applied the crowning touch to a 2012 LA Poker Classic which reached new heights at the Commerce Casino.
Jazayeri, an amateur, outlasted five top young professional poker players to claim his first World Poker Tour title and win $1,370,240 in the LAPC Main Event.
Buzz Begins for the 2012 L.A. Poker Classic at Commerce Casino
COMMERCE, CA–(Marketwire – Nov 28, 2011) – Huicun Qiao of Los Angeles capped another memorable tournament year at Commerce Casino by claiming the L.A. Poker Open and winning the $132,705 first-place prize. When the final five players agreed to a chip chop, Qiao…
Commerce Casino's L.A. Poker Open Set for Nov. 2-21 With 20-Event Schedule and Games for Everybody
COMMERCE, CA–(Marketwire – Oct 24, 2011) – The L.A. Poker Open returns to Commerce Casino, November 2-21, and the last major tournament of the 2011 poker season is offering something for everybody. The 20-event schedule opens with a $225 buy-in and $300,000 gua…
Facebook Fan Exclusive No Limit Hold'em Poker Tournament Returns to Commerce Casino on September 16
COMMERCE, CA–(Marketwire – Sep 1, 2011) – When it comes to tournament poker, Commerce Casino is first and foremost with its progressive instincts and it is taking those fan-friendly approaches to new levels through social media. Commerce Casino's second Faceboo…
Commerce Casino's Popular 17-Day Hold 'Em Series Begins August 31st
COMMERCE, CA–(Marketwire – Aug 19, 2011) – It's big and it's lucrative. Tournament poker returns to Commerce Casino this month when the 17-day Commerce Hold 'Em Series with a $2 million estimated prize pool begins on August 31. The Hold 'Em Series marks a retur…
Aaron Motoyama Wins $146,870 at Commerce Casino's Million Dollar Tournament
COMMERCE, CA–(Marketwire – Jun 30, 2011) – Aaron Motoyama couldn't pass up a guaranteed win so it was easy for the 35-year-old poker professional from Alhambra to say yes to the biggest winning hand of his career. Motoyama walked away from last week's Million D…


text:
"The strength of our defense is the defensive line. There were plenty of stud players to choose from. Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (8.5 sacks) has been terrific. His teammate, defensive tackle Paul Soliai, is a brick wall in the middle. Few teams have success running against Miami, and this duo is a big reason."
"The special teams were pretty easy picks. Miamis Brandon Fields might be the most underrated punter in the league"
"and Miami rookie Olivier Vernon has been a terror on special teams. He has blocked two field goals and recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown. "
AFC East Midseason Team: Defense
Position Player Team DE Cameron Wake Miami Dolphins DE Chandler Jones New England Patriots DT Paul Soliai Miami Dolphins DT Vince Wilfork New England Patriots LB Karlos Dansby Miami Dolphins LB David Harris New York Jets LB Jerod Mayo New England Patriots SS LaRon Landry New York Jets FS Jairus Byrd Buffalo Bills CB Sean Smith Miami Dolphins CB Antonio Cromartie New York Jets
AFC East Midseason Team: Offense
Position Player Team LT Jake Long Miami Dolphins LG Andy Levitre Buffalo Bills C Mike Pouncey Miami Dolphins RG Dan Connolly New England Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer New England Patriots WR Wes Welker New England Patriots WR Brian Hartline Miami Dolphins QB Tom Brady New England Patriots RB Stevan Ridley New England Patriots RB C.J. Spiller Buffalo Bills TE Rob Gronkowski New England Patriots
AFC East Midseason Team: Specialists
Position Player Team P Brandon Fields Miami Dolphins K Nick Folk New York Jets ST Olivier Vernon Miami Dolphins RET Leodis McKelvin Buffalo Bills


text:
It doesn't look like Hasbro will make an MTT, so the next best thing would be a Repulsorlift Sled with a few Battle Droids.
It doesn't look like Hasbro will make an MTT, so the next best thing would be a Repulsorlift Sled with a few Battle Droids.
Last edited by Battle Droid; 02-04-2002 at 07:29 PM.
If it came with Battle Droids, they'd be folded up hunks of plastic like the Droideka that came with the R2 carrying case or the pit droid that came with Tatooine Jar Jar. Yuck!
P.S. We need a yuck Smilie. This doesn't get the
"yuck' feeling across.
I agree, that droideka was lame - and where did they find the nerve to call that an "exclusive" piece? It cannot count as a legitimate pack-in.
I'd be more enthusiastic if it was featured in the film for more than a few seconds. I'd much rather have a scale-accurate Nute Gunray with walking throne.
The troop carrier would be better suited in the micro line, just because there's not a lot to do with it but set up an invastion scene.
"It's bombs away for Iraq and on our civil liberties if Bush and his cronies get their way. Dissent is patriotic!"
- Helen Thomas, veteran journalist
Journalists are mostly centrist in their political orientation. The minority of journalists who do not identify with the "center" are more likely to identify with the "right" when it comes to economic issues and to identify with the "left" when it comes to social issues.
Actually it wouldn't have BATTLE droids, it'd have Security droids. The sleds were the ones that carried them, you can see the red on their shoulders when it's on-screen. Makes sense so that they can save the MTTs and the infantry to have in bigger groups.
"Hokey packaging and ancient gimmicks are no match for good detail on your figure, kid."
"I am a Klingot from Oklahoma in human boy form."
"We came, we saw, we conquered... We, woke up!"
They're making the Attack Gunship from AOTC as a carrying case so maybe a MTT carrying case would come later. That was my favorite vehicle from TPM. I haven't given up hope for it, or the repulsorsled. Both would be awesome.
ps That Droideka did suck, especially since it was WAY smaller than if one of the carded one's could roll up. I'm striking it from my list and putting it into my reject box along with mini-nass, green watto, the original battle droid, colt 45 lando and the entire first wave of figures from 95 (minus R2. I still have him out).
Hating aurra sing since 1999.
I think you could combine those ideas. Make a MTT carrying case. And then release the droid rack transport barge separately, but make it fit inside the MTT carrying case.


text: First of all, it's a bit early to talk about three undefeated teams. There's a higher probability of a number of one loss teams fighting for a shot in the big game. I'm not sure ND can win out, but if they do why shouldn't they be in it? Their wins vs ranked teams from different conferences speaks for itself. Other than a TV contract, that is a huge benefit of an independent schedule. It removes the speculation of this conference vs that one. I'm a big fan of SEC, but what happens if there's not an undefeated SEC team, and 2 other teams that are? That's when the real problems start!


text:
US 103.5 Contests
Sign up online for your chance to win exclusive contests, sweepstakes, and giveaways from US103.5, Tampa Bay's New Country Leader! Prizes include concert tickets to the best shows, meet & greets with your favorite artists, free trips and more! The best contests and prizes come from your favorite radio station in Tampa Bay, US103.5!


text:
By Shuli Ren
Yingli Green Energy (YGE)'s second-quarter performance was a mixed bag, according to Maxim Group analysts Daniel Ries and Francesco Citro.
China is going to be Yingli's growth engine. The middle kingdom accounted for 28% of the company's shipments in the second-quarter, a 24% sequential increase. Yingli now expects China to deliver 33% of the total shipments in the second-half.
More business in China sounds great, except it is also a market prone to price wars. That the second-quarter gross margin stayed firm was a sigh of relief for the analysts:
The fact that gross margin on module sales rose 750 bps sequentially while China sales near tripled suggests that China sale will not weigh on margins as some have feared. [Barron's: i.e. China solar industry is not in the mood for a price war.] We note that our checks show module ASPs up ~10% in China YTD.
The solar industry is showing clear signs that the supply vs. demand balance is improving, and we expect YGE's gross margin to rise in the quarters ahead.
Japan was also a bright spot to firm up Yingli's sales:
While not broken out specifically, sales to Japan rose sharply in YGE's "Rest of World" grouping, and the company suggests that Japan could rise to account for 13-15% of revenue in 2H13, a doubling from the 6-7% in 2Q13. Growth in China and Japan will help to offset the decline expected in European shipments in 4Q13; a decline brought on by the EU-China agreement of a shipment quota.
So far so good.
But looking down the income statement, operating margin (-3.8%) has not improved as much as the analysts had hoped for:
With operating expenses growing 22% sequentially on a 23% increase in shipments suggest that the company is having a difficult time getting the extra revenue to fall through to the operating income line.
As a result, the bottom-line earnings per share was still in the red and Maxim Group does not expect Yingli Energy to be out of the deep, dark woods in 2014.
Yingli has too much debt. The company had to make $36 million interest payments on a $65 million gross profit.
The so-called tier-one Chinese solar companies have had quite a run this year, now that there is less competition in the market. Yingli, Trina Solar (TSL), Hanwha SolarOne (HSOL), and Canadian Solar (CSIQ) advanced 33%, 56%, 39% and 14% this quarter. Year-to-date, they have gained 83%, 116%, 187%, and 268%.


text:
For safety's sake: New journalist safety rules in Pakistan
I got an early version of the Khyber Union of Journalists' (KhUJ) list of safety rules and tips for field reports around June 16, after the June 11 double bomb in a crowded market that killed two journalists in Peshawar. Yousaf Ali, KhUJ's general secretary had forwarded the list. It was quickly drawn up after that very ugly incident in which five other journalists were injured--in all 36 people were killed.


text:
Mission Statement
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is dedicated to promoting access to justice for all people in the community, particularly those struggling with poverty, abuse and discrimination. The Bar Foundation is the embodiment of the Philadelphia legal community's commitment to this fundamental principle. Learn More >
View the Bar Foundation's 2013-2017 Strategic Plan.


text:
April 25, 2017, 08:27:50 PM
. Please
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Login with username, password and session length
Gaming Trend Forums
) >
Go Down
« previous
next »
Topic: EVERYONE READ PLEASE (Read 34574 times)
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 1422
Reply #80 on:
October 12, 2004, 06:34:32 AM »
I forgot to address the R & P thing.
I lurked there and occasionally posted in there, and as interesting as some of that stuff was, I wouldn't miss it if it is determined to not be worth the trouble to have it here. True, that with the election a month away, it's relevant to most people now, but once the election is over, alot of the relevance that is felt now will be gone for another 3 or 4 years. Plus, as a regular member, it is easy enough to ignore the nonsense that periodically sprouts up, but I try to keep in mind how I'd feel if I had to be the one to keep tabs on that nonsense.
Welcome to Gaming Trend
Posts: 10
Reply #81 on:
October 12, 2004, 06:42:48 AM »
What do you want out of Console Gold? What can we do to faciliate you? (within reason)
Allow the discussion of religion and politics. Everything else has been done already, and in a better and faster way than GG ever could.
I would prefer one sub-forum for really
But Gaming, with no a priori ban on any topic. That was by far the best setup, although a separate R&P forum would be acceptable too, I guess. Some people always mistake discord for negativity.
What do you want ressurected out of Gone Gold? What worked? What didn't?
The people worked. The moderation worked. The rest was pretty much broken.
Can I count on your support with the ads? I don't have a lot but they support the site. (and the massive increase in traffic)
What does that mean? Do I have to turn on images in my browser? Do I have to click them? I'd do both.
If we invest a ton of time, will everyone up and leave? There was a mass influx of people and with splinter forums opening up there are a lot of ways out. I'm loathe to invest my staff's time to build this place into what you want if everyone will say thank you and leave. I'm not looking for a membership oath, but some of my staff are getting a vibe that folks might be about to jump ship off CG again.
I will leave if R&P remain banned. I liked GG because it was one stop to read about every topic that interests me, and the possibility to discuss
besides gaming is the conditio sine qua non for any site that I'd accept as the spiritual successor of GG.
I realise that this is a somewhat unpleasant situation. Obviously there must have been a reason why CG split off from GG in the first place (if that is what happened, I'm not really sure), and now demographic pressure is urging it into a direction it might not want to take. For that reason, I first thought that refounding the GG forum in its entirety elsewhere would have been preferable for all involved parties. But now, any such moves would fragment the already diminished community further, and that could mean the end.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 1593
OK here goes
Reply #82 on:
October 12, 2004, 07:35:43 AM »
What do I want from CG?
I want my home back. I know it's not possible, but it is what I want. As it is, this appears to be a great new home -
KD the love and hard work you and the other staffers have put in looks great.
The way you have bent over backwards to be accommodating is amazing. I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve. I also love seeing some of the old familiar names who hadn't posted in awhile come back. All in all major props to all of the CG staff!
I am mainly a PC gaming news ho, and don't get to game as much as I'd like, but I do own an Xbox and a few games, but I do appreciate PC content more.
Regarding Ads - I'll try to remeber to click - though I'll probably spend more time in the forums, and that does make clicking Ads tougher - maybe an unobtrusive yet relevant ad on the forum index?
Back to reality
Gold Guide - YES!
I loved the links to all the reviews and fansites, as well as patches etc. I tend to wait to pick up games, and it was SOOOOO nice to have. I was really bummed when Andy couldn't keep it up (couldn't blame him either, but I used that thing all the time). where exactly is it here? Ah, I found it (I think) - Advanced Search - right? ONe thing from GG I did like was the way that you could view all entries and scroll through them - found some interesting games that way. As well as the new and updated blurbs.
Would love to see PC games added to the database though converting the old GG might be tough.... PC games need it more, due to the prevalence of patches, and other post-release info/updates - consoles will get like this too, in the next gen, I believe...
Weekly values - YES!
I'm lazy about looking these things up, and there must be a lot more who are too. (JMdiller - I saw your post and wanted to thank you for the time and effort you put in when it got shifted to you - it was, and is, appreciated).
dunno if Rich and Bill's 'Blogging' style can fit, but I really liked the daily anecdotes with gaming references and talk. News is nice, but the personal touch was really affecting.
Quick Takes - lift test, etc.
- not as important for consoles, but I think adding a 'Manual' section to a console review is nice - is backstory laid out (unlikely), is it more than a 900 number and a epileptic seizure warning? Are the various controls and menus well laid out and easy to find for reference, without having to switch between 3-5 pages (ala Madden).
All of those resources kept me coming back again and again, especially the
personal touches Rich and Bill brought to the site
-- until I got sucked into the forums - then they kept me going, even after Rich, Andy, Bill and the rest of the gang couldn't provide official content. I will always thank them for that bit that brought me so many years of joy and information.
RE: the forums - don't splinter them too much - an inactive forum really bites. I'd rather have too few forum sections than too many.
- boy oh boy can I believe the headache that would be for Moderators, but I really do miss it. Ran into some articles on global warming I wanted to share with the community, but couldn't, and I really felt something was missing from my life (and it really isn't that empty). However, it is sooo easy to react to an internet post in a fashion which one would never react in person, and it does tend to jack up the vitriol and gamers aren't always the best at distancing themselves from anything (why else would we be into immersive games?). I really miss it, and would love to see it back. Even if a lot of the posts end up as trash, the gems are so great that they can make it all worth it. Guido_TKP's thoughtful essay on abortion, dbt's smileys to cool things off, the periodic population debates, etc. I'll miss it if it doesn't reappear, but respect your wishes. Active mods could help to erase many of the worst offenses, but with Moderators, moderation - eh?
Major thanks once again for taking in all of us strays. Once again, kudos for a job well done!
Pardon me, but that is a .... damn fine cup of coffee.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 4850
Reply #83 on:
October 12, 2004, 08:03:18 AM »
Quote from: "Knightshade Dragon"
What do you guys think of this....now this is just a brainstorm so this isn't well thought out or in any way condoned or green-lit.
What if we hosted the GG forums as an archive? We lock that shite software down and just make it a searchable archive so the data isn't lost. If somebody has a wild hair they could move the data, but it'd be accessable if we could get ahold of the data.
Here is the hitch. Its 30GB. We'd need someplace to host it and $$ to pay the cost for access. If those are donated, its free. If not, we'll have to beat the support drum. I'm listening....
I'd say that we don't need most of the forums archived. We wouldn't really need R&P archived. The trading stuff, definitely, at least long enough to port it over. I'd honestly go so far as to say we only need the -important- stuff carted over, and the rest of it can go ... well...where it already went, really.
As far as the other stuff goes, I like the people from GG, and most of what I liked about the forums are here also. I'll help as I can, clicking on ads, and I've already offered to help with PC gaming news reporting if anyone wants me. The main thing I request is that we keep the front page active, as that was the big thing wearing down over at GG, from what I kept reading on the forums. That's nothing against anyone, that's just a fact of life. And I'm planning on staying, definitely, if it wasn't obvious
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 17
Reply #84 on:
October 12, 2004, 08:45:19 AM »
2.) What do you want resserected out of Gone Gold?
A politics forum would be great. I can understand if you don't want to moderate it (*I* wouldn't), but maybe you'll find the ex-GG-R&P-mods willing to do so. It'll keep the community closer together, I think, if you can cater to as much of their daily needs as possible.
As for political debate injecting hate into other forums, I don't know (I registered on GG after the split), but I found GG to be a very nice place.
Whichever way you decide, I'll certainly stay here if the PC section stays alive. You and the crew here do an amazing job.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 11
Re: EVERYONE READ PLEASE
Reply #85 on:
October 12, 2004, 09:46:55 AM »
Quote from: "Knightshade Dragon"
1.) What do you want out of Console Gold? What can we do to faciliate you?
2.) What do you want resserected out of Gone Gold? What worked? What didn't?
3.) Can I count on your support with the ads? I don't have a lot but they support the site.
4.) If we invest a ton of time, will everyone up and leave?
1/ PC gaming and Console gaming in separate forums, and in separate sections on the frontpage / with filters on the front page. I'm a PC only gamer so far, and would rather not have to go through lots of console stuff to pick out the PC-related news / threads.
One forum for PC gaming seems fine to me, as you have it now - if it gets really busy, consider splitting it like GG did, or some other way, but not in too many forums - I don't want to have to look through a dozen subforums, each with only a few interesting threads in it; I'd rather have one or a few forums, each with half a page or more of interesting threads.
And I see no reason why a gaming site should have a Religion and Politics forum - surely, there are other forums dedicated to that kind of discussion. I never visited the one on GG.
Oh - and the thing I miss the most so far from the GG forums from a purely technical viewpoint - a "Jump to new posts" link when one opens a thread, to easily find the first unread post.
2/ What worked was mostly the forums - they were the only forums I had found that seemed to have much interesting content to me and my gaming interests (being a RPG and Strategy gamer with a bit of everything else thrown in). This became painfully obvious the past few days while GG was down and I was browsing other forum, which either had too much twitch gaming focus for my taste, too much off-topic silliness, or people posting in a language only bearing some resemblance to English.
3/ Not really, unfortunately. I've never been one for clicking ads unless I'm genuinely interested in them.
4/ I won't leave, unless everybody else does. So far, I'm amazed at the welcome, and the accomodations made - keep a separate PC gaming forum with intelligent discussion in it, and I'll be happy to read it.
If you start covering PC games on the frontpage, either with a filter, or with a separate section / subpage for PC games, that is likely to get added to my daily reading list as well, and until then, the forums here seem likely to be my new home.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 68
Reply #86 on:
October 12, 2004, 09:58:11 AM »
Thanks, again, for the new home. You've already done more than most people, for example, Mr Smart has not even returned my email
(I kid I kid)
Well, I can only speak for myself.
In my humble opinion you do not need to add any front page PC content changes, (ie = add any news staff or add to existing staff's duties) For a while anyway, because I've gotten to the point where I don't read "Official Reviews" . I just come to the forums for the give-and-take debate about a game. The forums serve as news and reviews without any 'deadlines'. GoneGold's front page was 'under the weather' for so long I stopped going.
Oh, and if you could shelter me from the word "Console" I'll be as happy as a pig in slop :mrgreen: Maybe by use of a cookie setting
Dump a bag of Skittles in the toilet. Flush. Watch a three second NASCAR race.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 370
Reply #87 on:
October 12, 2004, 12:06:49 PM »
2.) Console Gold is Console Gold. That means that we aren't going to rip up the floorboards and become something we are not. We'll open new forums, we'll make concessions, we'll expand. We will bring on new staff and cover PC gaming with PC reviews, PC news, with seperated PC forums and adapt to the needs of the community, but at the end of the day, we are still Console Gold.
My think exactly. My fear is that a massive influx of PC gamers warps your intent, your purpose. Even though I rarely was into heavy discussion about PC games at GG it was
bond for me. The defining point of commonality.
So while I think it's great that you are hospitable, this won't be my new couch I crash on. Thank you for the offer. You guys are truly ladies and gentlemen.
Thanks Ron and company.[/i][/quote]
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 42
Reply #88 on:
October 12, 2004, 12:23:11 PM »
I was drawn to GG a long time ago mainly for the upcoming game information, the quick reviews and the Gold Guide. I originally stayed away from the forums for the first couple of years because I really wasn't interested, but once I tried them, they became a second home to me. Then when I started participating, they became more and more apart of my daily routine.
Now, I'm looking for a place where everybody knows my name, and they're always glad I came...
Actually, I'm looking for great forums where I can learn about upcoming games, discuss and review current games, hook up with other players in MP and also talk about other subjects (including religion and politics.)
I like what I see here and I never really knew how much I missed having a site that was updated regularly. Thanks for taking all of us in.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 2695
Reply #89 on:
October 12, 2004, 01:07:36 PM »
I just wanted to chime in to say that I also miss the R&P forum and would love to have it here. As mentioned above, GG was the one-stop-shopping place because I could read about everything under the sun; having to find a new forum just for politics would suck. And frankly, I think some of the best threads GG produced came from political and/or religious discussions (at least, the most intelligent and thought provoking threads).
Plus, it seems that some political discussions would be unavoidable. If the current bad on R&P remained, would all threads on Nov. 3 mentioning the election be locked? What about if someone starts a thread about something interesting that happened to them that day that involved religion? Would that be locked, too? What if Bill Clinton has a heart attack and dies? Can we not have any threads about that? At the very least, I think that some discussion of current political events should be allowed even if a seperate forum specifically for those discussions is not created.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 316
Reply #90 on:
October 12, 2004, 01:13:36 PM »
I'll chime in for a religion and politics forum too. I hardly every posted in the Gone Gold one, but I read it constantly. (except for the whinefests)
I find politics very interesting, even though I'm a moderate and don't think either side is evil.
Special Project Group
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 3278
Re: EVERYONE READ PLEASE
Reply #91 on:
October 12, 2004, 01:24:06 PM »
Quote from: "Knightshade Dragon"
4.) If we invest a ton of time, will everyone up and leave?
After everything I've seen of this place, and what I know of the staff here, I'd be proud to call this my new internet home.
/me puts a stake in the ground
Personally, I think you guys have already gone above and beyond the call of duty in a big way, and after more time to think on it, my feelings have changed on a few things:
At first, when it was all going down, my initial reaction was "we've gotta CLONE GoneGold, stat!" -- I think a lot of people felt/feel that way, because it was our home, and because a lot of us were addicted to it. After it's had some time to sink in, I realize GG is dead now, and as MHS said, it's the end of an era. We shouldn't ask that an established site change it's stripes to accommodate us.
My initial reaction was "let's get R&P here quick, so we don't lose anyone" -- Now I realize we
are going to lose people
. I also see that even if you did add R&P, it would be under reluctance, and as an accommodation. I don't think it's right for us to ask that of CG.
I'm glad you guys added black & gold colors here, that was very nice, but for me, it wasn't a brighness/eyes thing... it was part of that "cloning GG" thing. After a while, I felt it wasn't right, and went back to subSilver.
I'll be happy here, especially if a good many of my friends and aquaintences from GG remain.
Thanks Ron, AgtFox, and the rest of the staff here.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 278
Reply #92 on:
October 12, 2004, 01:49:09 PM »
Just wanted to echo the thanks to everyone here at CG, especially the guys who have been doing all the forum re-organizing. You guys rock!
I promise to be on my best behavior!
In theory, there's no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 360
Reply #93 on:
October 12, 2004, 01:49:10 PM »
1.) What do you want out of Console Gold? What can we do to faciliate you?
Most of which has been done. I am manly a pc gamer, so the new pc forum is great.
2.) What do you want resserected out of Gone Gold?
Nothing. GoneGold was a completely different site, this is Console Gold!
3.) Can I count on your support with the ads? I don't have a lot but they support the site.
Yes you can.
4.) If we invest a ton of time, will everyone up and leave?
I am here to stay unless the forums turn in to a adolescent flaming war. I wish I would have know about this site before, I enjoyed reading the write up on MK: Deception and look forward to reading more.
Thanks for the new home.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 3051
Reply #94 on:
October 12, 2004, 01:49:12 PM »
Quote from: "Ralph-Wiggum"
Plus, it seems that some political discussions would be unavoidable. If the current bad on R&P remained, would all threads on Nov. 3 mentioning the election be locked? What about if someone starts a thread about something interesting that happened to them that day that involved religion? Would that be locked, too? What if Bill Clinton has a heart attack and dies? Can we not have any threads about that? At the very least, I think that some discussion of current political events should be allowed even if a seperate forum specifically for those discussions is not created.
I'll go down your questions:
1. Yes, election mentioning would be locked, you can find other forums for that kind of talk
2. News items most likely would not be locked...however, should the talk move toward religion and what you think about it, it will be locked. Simple as that.
3. News item, it would not be blocked if any president died. However if you start down the political road and not treating them as human beings the thread would be locked.
As for your first sentence: "Plus, it seems that some political discussions would be unavoidable." Trust me, its VERY avoidable. A forum I used to moderate, which has been around longer than GG, has no religious or political talk on it and has thrived without it. In fact, most discussion in that forum is about the very thing the site is for.
The only reason you find it unavoidable is because you had it at GG. Like I said in previous threads, you can go to Google and do a search for a political forum or go to Popehat, which some GGers have started up. It's as simple as that, I don't want the extra moderation and adding an R&P forum would create more moderation that is not needed.
Last I checked, we were a gaming site that happens to have an Off-Topic forum so people don't have to talk about just games. However, I don't want political and religious talk here, it turns people away. I also don't want it in its own separate forum just to appease a vocal minority. The options are out there for you, you just won't find them here.
Xbox Live: AgtFox
Gaming Trend Staff
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 71766
La-bibbida-bibba-dum! La-bibbida-bibba-do!
Reply #95 on:
October 12, 2004, 02:06:45 PM »
I for one plan on staying. Hell, I already have my dirty underwear stashed behind that couch Jeff is sitting on
I'm finally getting into console games anyways.
Sure, I'll click on your ads, sleep with your sister or jump through hoops :wink: You all already went and created a PC gaming forum so that's cool, the only thing I can think to ask for is a 'Road to Gold' forum but it's no biggie. I also heard the php forums have a 'spoiler' button to hide spoilers- That would rock.
Sure, I'll miss stalking MsDuncan with Bush as Hitler pics but oh well :lol:
Because I can,
also because I don't care what you want.
XBL: OriginalCeeKay
Wii U: CeeKay
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 659
Reply #96 on:
October 12, 2004, 02:11:39 PM »
Quote from: "CeeKay"
Sure, I'll click on your ads, sleep with your sister or jump through hoops :wink: You all already went and created a PC gaming forum so that's cool, the only thing I can think to ask for is a 'Road to Gold' forum but it's no biggie. I also heard the php forums have a 'spoiler' button to hide spoilers- That would rock.
They already added a Road to Gold forum. Edit - No they didn't.
On, and if you find any loose change in the couch, it's mine.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 2629
Don't tread on me
Reply #97 on:
October 12, 2004, 02:32:25 PM »
Ye Olde Farte
Gaming Trend Staff
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 71766
La-bibbida-bibba-dum! La-bibbida-bibba-do!
Reply #98 on:
October 12, 2004, 02:48:57 PM »
I like the pretty colors :mrgreen:
Because I can,
also because I don't care what you want.
XBL: OriginalCeeKay
Wii U: CeeKay
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 26
Reply #99 on:
October 12, 2004, 02:56:53 PM »
I think you guys are doing an awesome job adjusting, and not having a R&P forum is not even close to a deal-breaker for me. As you said, we can go to several other places. Two tabs is not a big difference from one tab.
I'm sure others have mentioned this, but what happened with a PC site closing and everyone migrating to a Console-focused site seems to be appropriate considering what is happening out in the marketplace. I guess we're just going to have to deal with the new gaming economy. :o
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 4215
Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned
Reply #100 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:13:26 PM »
Well, I will be blunt. If there is no R & P, I probably wont stay. Here we are, just a few days removed from having what I feel is the most intelligent, informative, and passionate (in a good way), political forum I have EVER seen, and now everyone has migrated here. Now, the powers that be, and a few members that never even posted in R & P, dont want us to have that sub forum, even though like I said, they never even went there.
Our R & P forum was extremely respectful, much more so than some of the other politics forums I had seen. Frankly, I think that many others will echo my sentiments when I say that those that dont like an R & P forum, dont have to go into it, but since so many of the old R & P guys have migrated here, it makes sense that we should get our R & P forum, but keep it moderated of course. I dont think this is too much to ask, but without it, you guys are gonna lose alot of members, many more than you think.
If it takes cash, then I volunteer to donate to get an R & P, and I feel confident many others would follow suit.
XBOX 350 Gamertag = Phobos of Mars
PSN Gamertag = PhobosofMars
Captain Caveman
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 1343
Reply #101 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:18:51 PM »
I agree with the all the sentiments here that the CG staff has been extremely hospitable and welcoming.
I would just like to say for the record that would miss R&P if it weren't allowed here. The argument that there are plenty of other places on the net to discuss politics doesn't really hold water with me, because it wasn't simply the political topics that I found interesting, but rather it was the opinions of this specific collection of people that drew me in. GG had a strong community (as CG does now) of amazing and diverse individuals, and the assembly of these various persepectives led to some very enlightening discussions in the R&P forum. Believe it or not, some of these discussions have honed my thinking about certain issues, challenged me to think more critically, and helped me come to understand that others can hold opinions that are simultaneously very different yet still equally as valid as my own. I respect the thoughts of many of my fellow GGers, and it'd be a shame if I lost access to their perspectives on more serious topics.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 2060
Reply #102 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:20:58 PM »
While I largely disagree with your refusal to set up a R+P forum, I will live with it, and demand it again some other day :p
For the GG archive/database... here's an idea... how about you set it up, and leave it open to everyone, only for a limited time, say, for two weeks or a month or something. That way we all will have a chance to go in, salvage all the threads/posts we want, and transplant them here if desired. After that is done, I don't think a GG archive will be needed much longer. This seems like a good compromise for us and money.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 1210
Reply #103 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:21:00 PM »
Im in as well.. Enjoy the people... I dont think GG is coming back so the work wont be for naught.
Wii Number 6291 3315 9378 1013
360- HankRaptor
PSN- HankRaptor
Crispin sees what you are doing and he is NONE TOO PLEASED.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 541
Reply #104 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:22:03 PM »
I'll stick around, but I will miss what we had.
Who knows? maybe I'll up and buy a console. My son's almost 3, and he'll be wanting one soon (at least that's what I'll tell my wife :lol: ).
Mr. Fed
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 985
Reply #105 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:23:42 PM »
I, for one, don't think that CG should add a R&P forum, or bend its no-politics-and-religion rule, if that goes against the spirit of the site and the vision of the people who do the real work around here. I may not agree that allowing R&P discussion coarsens the dialogue in other forums, but clearly moderating such discussions is a completely different affair. This is clearly a well-run forum with its own tone, set in part by its leaders and in part by its long-time inhabitants. If the mods/leaders and long-time members change the place reluctantly just to keep some people, it's going to cause long-term resentment and strife. Have the forum you want to have, or what's the point?
a blog. Now 35% less ugly!
Welcome to Gaming Trend
Posts: 10
Reply #106 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:26:45 PM »
I dont think GG is coming back...
Or is it?
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 4215
Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned
Reply #107 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:27:03 PM »
Quote from: "Mr. Fed"
I, for one, don't think that CG should add a R&P forum, or bend its no-politics-and-religion rule, if that goes against the spirit of the site and the vision of the people who do the real work around here. I may not agree that allowing R&P discussion coarsens the dialogue in other forums, but clearly moderating such discussions is a completely different affair. This is clearly a well-run forum with its own tone, set in part by its leaders and in part by its long-time inhabitants. If the mods/leaders and long-time members change the place reluctantly just to keep some people, it's going to cause long-term resentment and strife. Have the forum you want to have, or what's the point?
Couldnt disagree more. As I said, those that dont like to discuss politics, dont have to go in there, but I believe that alot of you against it, hadnt been in the GG R & P forum in a long time, and dont know how respectful it had became. I sure would miss my friends, miss the intelligent debate, but I just dont see staying here without a political subforum, and from talking with others privately, I am not alone in that line of thought.
XBOX 350 Gamertag = Phobos of Mars
PSN Gamertag = PhobosofMars
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 1199
Pants on Fire
Reply #108 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:27:20 PM »
I'll stay.
Just Hiro will do.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 1210
Reply #109 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:30:01 PM »
I couldnt care if R&P was here or not... I never read it... If you dont like it, Ignore it.
Wii Number 6291 3315 9378 1013
360- HankRaptor
PSN- HankRaptor
Crispin sees what you are doing and he is NONE TOO PLEASED.
Vegetable Man
Welcome to Gaming Trend
Posts: 2
Reply #110 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:43:29 PM »
I haven't been too active at GG over the past few months, but I would greatly miss not having an R & P forum. Like CC said, while there are countless other political forums on the net, it was the unique combination of people, their intelligent discourse, and a wide range of spontaneous topics that kept me coming back to GG(more than any other single forum).
I can't see how having it affects those who don't want to read or participate in it. My only concern about the R&P would be the extra effort required to moderate, and I'll completely understand if it's more work than the CG staff cares to invest. That said, I do think not having it splinters a significant portion of the GG community.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 112
Reply #111 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:45:38 PM »
I'm here long term. I think this is a great site and it has already re-kindled my interest in consoles. As for R&P I avoided that place like the plague anyway.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 229
Reply #112 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:49:05 PM »
I see no reason for the CG staff to add or moderate forums they don't want to be part of their site. It would be like me asking someone nice enough to let my family move in with them after my house burned down and then me expecting them to remodel their house to suit my needs. I'm not that selfish....
I appreciate the opportunity to be part of the CG family. I never really felt like I was part of the GG family even though I was there for over 4 years and had a low member number...maybe that'll change here
My Flickr
My Photo Blog
Knightshade Dragon
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 21227
Reply #113 on:
October 12, 2004, 03:52:14 PM »
Expect a post on the R&P decision by COB today.
Ron Burke
EiC, Director of Gaming Trend
Gaming Trend
PS3 Tag: GamingTrend
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 9151
I'm a dolphin!
Reply #114 on:
October 12, 2004, 04:07:36 PM »
Quote from: "Knightshade Dragon"
Expect a post on the R&P decision by COB today.
Honestly, I think an R&P forum handled the way you guys handle things would work out really well, or die quickly in a blaze. I dig the no bullshit policy here, but think that a lot of R&P posters would hang themselves with that rope fairly quickly.
I sure as hell wouldn't want to moderate it.
Anyway, nice work on what you've done so far here. It's not secret that I'm not a big fan of CG in general, but I do think you guys have done an excellent job in handling the "migration."
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 239
Reply #115 on:
October 12, 2004, 04:08:26 PM »
I would like to echo the sentiments of many others when I say thanks to the CG staff for welcoming us, like refugees from Atlantis. I understand completely the intent to remain CG despite this huge influx of new blood.
I will make this my new home, because its the people that make the community, not the URL.
I would say about the new structure, rather than doing a few PC forums, I would split the gaming section into PC and Console gaming. Keep your CG gaming, as it has been working for you. I would add a PC gaming section with its own Games by title, Road to Gold, and Hardware Help. This way we don't get the Console floor muddy and people looking for PC things don't say, "What is Animal Crossing? Where is "Star Ocean"??".
Most of my early posts were about R&P. Lately I can honestly say that while I have a slight interest in that regard, I wouldn't care one way or the other about having that stuff here.
Just a personal note: I am already tired of people who were banned at GG beating the drum about things here. Regardless of when they got here.
Thanks for listening! It does feel like we are closer to the Source here, as it were.
Dance with the Devil and the Devil doesn't change. The Devil changes you.
Gaming Trend Reader
Posts: 101
Reply #116 on:
October 12, 2004, 04:21:56 PM »
First, thanks for the forums. I guess we shouldn't take them for granted.
I posted this opinion elsewhere....I'll put it up here as well.
It pains me to agree with Lord E, but I do. Either keep the ban on R&P entirely or integrate those topics into your Off-Topic forum. Having a seperate R&P forum means only those with polarized views and agendas end up there and the forum quickly degenerates into an unreadable segregated cesspool with little information actually exchanged. I would much rather have the topic ban lifted and let us all pretend we are polite adults, but this is your house and if those topics are taboo, then taboo they shall be. I'm not volunteering to muck the stalls and I can understand why the moderaters would refuse the task.
Again, thanks for the forum.
Oh, and as long as you are giving out ponies, I'll take a purple one.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 4718
Reply #117 on:
October 12, 2004, 04:22:58 PM »
I vote for no R&P (not that my vote counts for anything).
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 1357
Reply #118 on:
October 12, 2004, 04:25:04 PM »
Thanks again to the CG staff for being so welcoming. It's wonderful that you're willing to change your site to accomodate others. That being said, I wouldn't change it too much... you can't make everyone happy.
For R&P at GG, I lurked in it quite a bit and really appreciated the intelligent discussion. However, I know the animosity a lot of people have towards it so I don't really care one way or another. I tend to agree with Mr. Fed that it doesn't really fit the site.
So I doubt I'll be as active here as I was at GG. I'm visiting more than one forum now to see what's out there. Still, if I wasn't forum reading I'd have to be doing work, so I'll still be around :wink:.
Gaming Trend Senior Member
Posts: 5443
Go Flames go!
Reply #119 on:
October 12, 2004, 04:30:31 PM »
Quote from: "Knightshade Dragon"
Expect a post on the R&P decision by COB today.
I think things are perfect the way they are. Adding PC game forums was a logical extension of what was going on, because you were already doing PC-PR posts in the Console Games forum. However, all along there was no R&P forum at this site, and there never seemed to be a need for one with the people who were here before GG closed. I've only seen one person say "I'm leaving" if there's no R&P, and the majority of the sentiment I've seen also says "no" to R&P. Why change a good thing, especially when it means more work for the people modding the board?
XBox Live Gamertag: Pr0ner
Go Up
« previous
next »
Jump to:
Please select a destination:
=> Console / PC Gaming
=> Portable Gaming & Apps
=> Analog Gaming
=> Multiplayer Madness (MMO or otherwise)
=> Off-Topic
=> Political / Religious Nonsense
=> Hardware / Software Hell
=> Steals and Deals
=> Trading Forum
=> Forum and Site Feedback
Powered by SMF 1.1.20
SMF © 2013, Simple Machines
Protected by:
Forum Firewall © 2010-2011
Page created in 0.319 seconds with 102 queries. (
Pretty URLs
adds 0.158s, 2q)


text:
Info: Your browser does not accept cookies. To put products into your cart and purchase them you need to enable cookies.
Kosher By Design Cooking CoachKosher Elegance
View Full-Size Image
Kosher By Design Teens and 20-Somethings
Price per Unit (piece):
You Save: $2.00
|Ask a question about this product
This seventh volume in Susie Fishbein's bestselling Kosher by Design cookbook series brings cooking wisdom and party planning guidance to a new generation of at-home entertainers. Featuring recipes that are fun, diverse, healthful, requiring no special equipment and easy to make, this is the perfect cookbook for even the simplest kitchen.
Susie says, "This is a cookbook that's been years in the making as I've considered how to make home cooked meals an exciting alternative to the fast food culture. Now anyone — from teens and up — can savor the delicious rewards of foods you'll make that'll have your family and friends clamoring for more! "


text:
Earbud Headphone with Hardcase
Comfortable fitting silicon rubber ear padsPowerful sound for MP3 players1.2m cord
Q:Electronics Noise-Isolating Ear Buds with Volume Control (Silver)
Designed to funnel pure sound clarity, the Noise-Isolating Ear Buds with in-line Volume Control, create the perfect listening experience with its snug fit padding thats suitable for all-day wear. Replace those old uncomfortable earphones youve used for so long and start listening to clear, unimpeded sound with the Noise-Isolating Ear Buds. The Volume Control gives you the ability to turn down...


text:
Premier Kathy Dunderdale told reporters Monday she will meet with the family of Burton Winters, the 14-year-old Labrador teen who died after his snowmobile broke down.
The meeting with Winters' grandmother comes as new questions swirl around the teen's death on the Labrador sea ice earlier this year.
"Burton Winters' grandmother called, and said, 'I want to come talk to you about Burton, because he's gotten lost in all of this,'"
Dunderdale told reporters. "One grandmother to another grandmother, I'm going to sit and talk about Burton."
According to a report by the CBC Monday morning, searchers were stymied in the crucial first hours of the search for Winters in late January.
But in response to the story, both the RCMP and Premier Kathy Dunderdale say the CBC has the facts wrong.
"The government has been consistent in its iteration of the facts regarding the Burton Winters tragedy since the very first day," Dunderdale said Monday during question period in the House of Assembly. "There is no new news here."
When Burton got lost on the Labrador sea ice in late January, his snowmobile broke down and he walked for 19 kilometres before eventually freezing to death.
Since his death, questions have been raised about the search-and-rescue response, especially when it comes to the military's decision not to dispatch a Cormorant helicopter to search for Burton.
At issue Monday were recordings of conversations between search-and-rescue officials obtained by the CBC under access to information legislation.
One conversation in particular seems to indicate the RCMP asked for a helicopter to assist them on the first day of searching for Burton.
Local RCMP was the primary search co-ordinator when Burton went missing, but a recording of a conversation between RCMP Cpl. Kimball Vardy and military search-and-rescue dispatcher Capt. Kristin MacDonald in Nova Scotia seem to indicate Vardy contacted the provincial government's Department of Fire and Emergency Services on the first day of the search and asked for a helicopter to aid them.
But on Monday, RCMP spokesman Sgt. Marc Colombe said that's not true.
"They were saying the initial call was made to Fire and Emergency Services. It wasn't. That's the discrepancy," Colombe said.
All of these issues led Labrador Liberal MHA Randy Edmunds to renew his call for an inquiry into the Burton Winters tragedy, and search-and-rescue services.
"Something went wrong," Edmunds said. "The only thing that can get to the bottom of this is an inquiry."
Dunderdale has dismissed the idea of an inquiry before, and on Monday she downplayed the new information.
Dunderdale said she has her own questions about Burton's death, specifically about why the federal search-and-rescue personnel weren't sent to aid in the search, but she's pursuing that part of things with Defence Minister Peter MacKay.
"Up to this point, we haven't received a satisfactory answer," she said.
Twitter: TelegramJames


text:
LiveKd 5.40 Free Download
Visit LiveKd 5.40 homepage for support.
Would you like to receive notifications about LiveKd updates by email?
Register for free here.
LiveKd 5.40 has been added to your software.
LiveKd 5.40 Short Description
Execute all the debugger commands that work on crash dump files to look deep inside the system. See the Debugging Tools for Windows documentation and our book for information on how to explore a system with the kernel debuggers. ... read more
LiveKd 5.40 Keywords
LiveKd 5.40 Free Download Notice
Top 4 Download periodically updates software information of LiveKd 5.40 full version from the publisher, but some information may be slightly out-of-date.
Using warez version, crack, warez passwords, patches, serial numbers, registration codes, key generator, pirate key, keymaker or keygen for LiveKd 5.40 license key is illegal and prevent future development of LiveKd 5.40. Download links are directly from our mirrors or publisher's website, LiveKd 5.40 torrent files or shared files from free file sharing and free upload services, including LiveKd 5.40 Rapidshare, MegaUpload, HellShare, HotFile, FileServe, YouSendIt, SendSpace, DepositFiles, Letitbit, MailBigFile, DropSend, MediaMax, LeapFile, zUpload, MyOtherDrive, DivShare or MediaFire, are not allowed!
Your computer will be at risk getting infected with spyware, adware, viruses, worms, trojan horses, dialers, etc while you are searching and browsing these illegal sites which distribute a so called keygen, key generator, pirate key, serial number, warez full version or crack for LiveKd 5.40. These infections might corrupt your computer installation or breach your privacy. LiveKd 5.40 keygen or key generator might contain a trojan horse opening a backdoor on your computer. Hackers can use this backdoor to take control of your computer, copy data from your computer or to use your computer to distribute viruses and spam to other people.
LiveKd 5.40 Screenshot
My Software
Would you like to receive announcements of new versions of your software by email or by RSS reader? Get your FREE membership now!
Related Search
Popular Search
Software Picks
- BIOS Agent Plus 2.2015.7.14
- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard 10.6.8
- Logger Pro 3.13
- Thaiphoon Burner 10.0.0.0 B0320
- AutoClick 3.1.2
- MSI Afterburner 22.214.171.12467
- PickMeApp 0.7.5.0 Beta
- D3DGear 5.00 B2094
- PC Matic 188.8.131.52
- Argus Monitor 3.5.03 B1767
- RapidMiner Community Edition x64 6.5.002
- DNC Precision Pro 2.8.6 B412
- Fugawi Global Navigator 220.127.116.11
- BlueStacks App Player 18.104.22.16804
Top Popular Software
- Advertise |
- Link To Us |
- Privacy Policy |
- Contact Us
- Partner: Free Download Portal Copyright © 2017 Top4Download.com - Download Software


text: Our highly-trained team of renowned physicians and clinicians blend aspects of all urologic sub-specialties to provide our patients with a comprehensive continuum of quality care. Below you can browse through our team members and select their profile to learn more. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with one of our expert physicians to learn how Virginia Urology can help you.