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SPS PLUMBER Willmot
SPS Plumbers Sydney have been delivering an unparalleled service to the residents of Willmot for over 15 years.
Sydney Plumbing Specialists is a company located in the heart of Sydney and is a leader in all areas of plumbing, draining and gas fitting. Honest & Reliable Plumbers in Willmot are hard to find. Having 4 vehicles on the road seven days a week, which are all fully equipped with all latest tools and technology ensuring we provide a professional and efficient service at all times, allows us to service Willmot better than most plumbing companies in Sydney.
We pride ourselves on quality workmanship ensuring the job gets done right the first time!
Our work vehicles are always loaded with all the gear a plumber could need in an event of emergency ensuring no time is wasted! Upfront pricing with no hidden costs. Our aim is ensuring our customers are left satisfied after each consultation. All work carried out on both plumbing and gas complies with all relevant Australian Standards.
As a small to medium business we pride ourselves on excellent customer service from the initial point of contact to the completion of the job. To keep our customers well informed, we will outline the specific job details to keep you up-to-date of the work to be carried out.
At SPS Plumbers we pride ourselves on being efficient. We are always on time and ensure our customers are dealt with the highest of standards from the initial phone call till the completion of the works. We will confirm appointments the night before, send messages when were on the way so clients are not waiting around for a plumber all day.
At SPS Plumbers in we have emergency plumbers inWillmot on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year ensuring we meet all Emergency plumbing requirements in and around the local Willmot community.
Our Willmot Plumber services include:
- General Maintenance Plumbing
- Blocked Drain Plumbing
- CCTV Camera Inspections (USB Recording Available)
- Pin Point Pipe Locating (Great For Locating Broken Lines)
- Gas Installation and Repairs
- Toilet and Tap Repairs
- Pipe Relining (For Areas Where We Simply Cannot Excavate)
- Certified Backflow Prevention Testing and Installation
- The Installation and Servicing of Hot Water Systems & Heaters and Circulating Pumps as Well as All Types of Electric and Gas Hot Water Heaters
- Water and Gas Leak Detection
- Water Meter Setups
- 24 Hour Emergency Call Out
When trying to find a plumber in Willmot you must consider SPS Plumbers. Here are just a few reasons why you will be more than satisfied by choosing our highly trained staff to carry out work for you:
Upfront Pricing from A Plumber in Willmot
You can be assured there will be no hidden surprises when it comes to payment at the end of each job. All costs involved are presented to the client before we even lift a finger to start the job!
Emergency Plumbing Willmot Services
The team at Sydney's Plumbing Specialists are dedicated to providing the people of Willmot with 24 hours around the clock service. We understand that emergencies occur when you least expect them so our vehicles are equipped with all material to carry out work at any time of the day.
Our Plumbers Offer a Lifetime Guarantee
We are backed by our lifetime guarantee on all workmanship carried out. If you are not satisfied the first time we will come out again and repair it for FREE.
Charge Per Job, Not Per Hour
Whether the job takes 1 hour or 3 hours to repair rest assured you will not be charged any other fee for carrying out the job. The initial price we provide you with is the only amount that will be charged.
Clean and Respectful Plumbers in Willmot
We are respectful of both immediate and surrounding environments ensuring no damage is caused to any surface or property while work is being undertaken. You can count on us to always clean up and dispose of any rubbish on the commencement of all work.
Same Day Service
Our team in Willmot is dedicated to proving you with a rapid same day service. We will schedule you for a time that suits you on the same day you contact us.
Fully Licensed and Insured Willmot Plumbers
We wouldn't risk using a non-licensed plumber so why would you? Our business is fully licensed and insured with all documentation updated annually.
Free Onsite Inspection
We're happy to provide you with a free onsite inspection to determine the cause or type of plumbing problem you have. (valued at $163)
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Choosing the right plumbing company is important and can save you thousands of dollar. Our Willmot plumbers can attend to your home or office and solve any plumbing-related issued on the same day. Being so local, our plumber in Willmotcan arrive on the same day and have your problem solved with no fuss.
Common Issues SPS Plumbers attend to are:
Blocked Drains In Willmot
Blocked drains are extremely common and only half the time need a licensed plumber to fix. Before calling our super friendly customer service team, try a drain clearing product that could be found at your nearest supermarket. If unsuccessful, contact us immediately. Types of blocked drains can be: Blocked Toilet, Blocked Sink, Blocked Shower Drain, Blocked Sewer Line. You can normally tell when you are about to get a blocked drain and sometimes its when your water is slow to drain and when your drain is letting off a terrible smell. Our plumber Willmot has a CCTV camera to inspect your drain and see where the clogs are and also is equipped with the latest high pressure jet to wipe out anything in its way and clear that drain.
Hot Water System Repairs
Hot Water Systems sometimes break down and we understand how important it is to get back up and running. Our plumbers can diagnose any faults and provide the best solution. In Willmot, we have attended many hot water heater breakdowns. No matter what the brand you our plumbers have worked on them before.
Gas Leak Detection
Gas leaks must usually be attended to in an emergency. We urge the residents of Willmot to treat any gas issue with a level of caution. If there is a funny smell or a hissing sound that does concern anyone at the property, address immediately. Finding a gas leak is a plumbers profession and we have all the tools necessary to rectify this gas leak in Willmot. Being local we can arrive within the hour.
Burst Pipe Repair In Willmot
A blocked drain Willmot is always a frustrating problem to have. We suggest to turn your water main off and contact our Willmot plumber now on: 02 9002 7332. We operate 365 Days and 24 Hours a day on any emergency plumber request.
All services provided by SPS Plumbers Willmot come backed with a lifetime guarantee on labour. Our tradesman have had extensive training and all workers are constantly undertaking new courses to better gain our and further the services we provide our clients. Most importantly, all our Willmot Plumbers are fully licensed and insured. All work carried out with comply with all relevant Australian Standards.


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THE goal for Porsche was to bring the pace and handling of its sports cars to its SUV twins, the Cayenne and the smaller Macan. Job done.
The Macan followed the Cayenne in bringing those attributes in conjunction with great design and a comfortable ride.
Such were its qualities that it not only earned universal praise but became the best-selling Porsche in the UK.
Here was a performance-oriented SUV with Porsche badge and engineering that came with a price tag under the £50,000 mark.
There is a petrol-only line-up for the moment, with an all-electric version in the pipeline, and the choice of performance comes in three layers. The standard Macan will shoot from 0 to 62mph in 6.7 seconds. Upgrade to the Macan S and you will hit that speed in 5.3 seconds. Choose the Turbo version and the stopwatch registers 4.5 seconds.
As the sport role model in its segment, figures like these are of great importance. But the Macan should also be seen as a rewarding car to drive in virtually any environment.
It's not too big to make town driving and parking an obstacle course, while on an open road it will transform from a purring pussycat into a tiger-like athlete at the touch of the sport and sport chassis buttons.
Mated exclusively to the seven-speed dual clutch PDK automatic transmission, it has impeccable manners thanks to its precise steering and wonderful chassis balance and comes with all-wheel drive attributes that make it an ideal companion for trickier surfaces. There's even a hill descent feature.
Inside, there's a new 10.9-inch touchscreen (up from a rather weedy 7.2 inches) to access digital functions such as intelligent voice control, navigation and the excellent audio system. This sits above the vast central array of buttons that operate drive and climate settings.
The standard Macan, tested here, comes to the starting line with an enhanced 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 245 hp and should provide enough oomph for most tastes.
The chassis has been tweaked to provide a more neutral response while at the same time offering unchanged stability and improved comfort.
Spontaneous power development is one of the main characteristics of the Macan. The transmission was adapted so that the potential of the new engines can be fully exploited
The leaner design provides the new Macan with a distinctive and confident appearance. Sports car characteristics are underlined by greater emphasis of the horizontal lines at the front and rear. The front end has been changed but the wraparound bonnet remains a characteristic feature.
That front end appears wider thanks in part to the omission of the fog lights. The fog light function is now performed by the LED light technology of the headlights. Parking sensors in the lower front area are now discretely integrated into the airblades.
The Macan offers high-quality equipment as standard. Seat surfaces are covered with Alcantara and the seat bolsters with high-quality leatherette. The steering wheel, selector lever and armrests are finished in leather. Additional full-leather interiors in various colours are also optionally available.
With a good-sized boot at 500 litres with the rear seats up and decent legroom in the back, this is not only a performance-orientated car but also one that will suffice for family duties.
On a further practical note, there's a three-stage system of parking assistance functions featuring visual and acoustic warnings, plus an optional reversing camera and surround view that projects a birds-eye view from four individual cameras on to the touchscreen.
My only gripe with the Macan concerns the optional extras that come at a price. Surely a car with this price tag should come with heated front seats (£294), dimming mirrors (£252), LED main headlights (£767). That's not to mention the 20-inch satin platinum alloys at £2,576.
Otherwise, it's brilliant in virtually every detail. Super to drive, comfortable to be carried in and exquisite in its design.
Porsche Macan
Price: from £46,344
Engine: Two-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 245hp
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic with active all-wheel drive
Performance: 0 to 62mph in 6.7 seconds; top speed 141mph
Economy: 34.9mpg combined
CO2 emissions: 185g/km
Performance: *****
Economy: ***
Ride/Handling: *****
Space/Practicality: ****
Equipment: ****
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BREAKING: TOP COURT DENIES HEARING ON PARCEL TAX CASESubmitted by Michele Ellson on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
California's Supreme Court has denied the school district's request to reconsider a court ruling striking much of the district's 2008 school parcel tax, a decision that could cost the district more than $7 million in taxes it collected and spent.
The district asked the state's highest court to reconsider an appellate ruling that struck much of the district's Measure H parcel tax, saying lawmakers never intended to give school districts the power to charge different classes of property owners different rates. Under Measure H, the school district charged homeowners a flat rate of $120 a year while charging commercial property owners by the square foot, which for many resulted in much bigger tax bills. But the court declined to consider the case, the district announced Wednesday evening.
"We are disappointed the California Supreme Court declined to review this case," Superintendent Kirsten Vital was quoted as saying in a press release. "The decision of the Court of Appeal that now governs this case could be a significant blow to our budget with many negative consequences for students, teachers and staff here in Alameda, as well as for other districts and local agencies across the state."
The release said the district will provide its best legal arguments at the local trial court that must decide whether the district should refund as much as $7.2 million the appellate court said it illegally collected under the Measure H tax, and that it will seek legislative help as well.
David Brillant, the attorney representing commercial property owners who sued the district over the tax, said he was pleased with the ruling.
"The (Alameda) Board of (Education) went down this road, they never thought this would happen. And it did. Now it's up to an Alameda County Superior Court judge to determine the refund, the interest rate, interest due, and any other remedies that we may need," Brillant said.
Voters approved Measure H by an ultra-slim majority in 2008 and the district collected the tax for three years, replacing it with a new tax, Measure A, in 2011. That tax was also challenged but a local trial court denied that challenge, and the property owners who pursued it declined to appeal that decision.
A trial court denied the property owners' case claiming the district lacked the legal authority to charge different property owners different rates under the Measure H tax, but an appeals court reversed that decision, saying the school district only had the right to charge each property owner a uniform amount. They sent the case back to the local trial court to determine whether refunds and interest would be due, but the district appealed to the state supreme court.
Brillant has filed four other suits on behalf of property owners in other California school districts where similar "split roll" taxes have been approved, and he believes the Alameda ruling is precedent for those other cases.
"Those school districts, they still have an opportunity to make this right. Which would mean collecting a flat amount and not following the classifications they created," he said.


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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Straight-set victories Friday by Andrey Golubev and Evgeny Korolev have Kazakhstan on the verge of a Davis Cup first-round series win over Austria.
Golubev started 2013's Davis Cup World Group action with a 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) win over Andreas Haider-Maurer. Korolev followed by beating Jurgen Melzer 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 6-2.
A win in one of the three remaining matches in the series would boost Kazakhstan into the quarterfinals in April.
Golubev had one break in each set but also dropped serve once in the first and third sets, forcing the tiebreakers. He was good on just 54 percent of his first serves but won more than 90 percent of the points on his second serve.
Golubev had 15 aces and 48 winners but also had to overcome 70 unforced errors, figures indicative of aggressive play.
Korolev had 53 winners in getting past Melzer. He won nearly half of the points off Melzer's serve and cashed in six of his eight break opportunities.
Golubev is to return to the court Saturday, teaming with Yuri Schukin for a doubles match against Austrians Julian Knowle and Alexander Peya. Sunday's schedule calls for reverse singles with Golubev taking on Melzer before Korolev plays Haider-Maurer.
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Professor Stefan Bornstein
Director of Medical Department and Clinic III, Centre for Internal Medicine at Dresden's Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital
The Medical Department and Clinic III at the Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital in Dresden is one of the leading diabetes centres in Germany. It currently has the country's only active islet cell transplantation programme and is home to Europe's first chair for diabetes prevention.
Professor Bornstein, an estimated 300 million people around the world suffer from diabetes. And the number is set to rise dramatically. What does diabetes mean for those affected?
Professor Bornstein: Permanently elevated blood sugar levels are the key indicator for this metabolic disorder. There are two different types: diabetes mellitus type 1, which mostly affects children or younger adults, and diabetes mellitus type 2, which is often brought on by a poor diet and lack of exercise. High blood sugar causes long-term damage to the blood vessels, nerves, heart and kidneys. Diabetes also limits how well people can function physically. Serious complications of diabetes include renal damage and even organ failure, heart attacks, strokes, loss of sight and diabetic foot syndrome. The latter often leads to amputation. Four million people a year die of diabetes-related causes.
What do you offer in Dresden for people with diabetes?
Professor Bornstein: Our clinic is one of the leading centres in Europe for the treatment and research of diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2 and their related diseases. We have one of the largest outpatient insulinpump clinics in Germany, with room for 400 patients. The islet cell transplantation programme in Dresden was launched in 2008. The transplantation of insulin-producing cells, known as islet cells, can greatly improve quality of life for people with type 1 diabetes, who, despite treatment with medication, suffer from severe fluctuations in blood sugar levels. These islet cells are taken from a donor organ, the pancreas, meticulously prepared in the laboratory and finally injected into the recipient's liver. Only a small abdominal incision is required for this. After transplantation to the liver, the cells soon begin to produce insulin. Dresden's university hospital is currently the only active centre in Germany that offers this treatment.
Around 30,000 patients every year come to your clinic for treatment. What makes it so special?
Professor Bornstein: We offer personalised treatment strategies designed to provide long-term solutions for the problems caused by diabetes. We also offer therapies, based on the latest research, to people who are already suffering from one or more of the secondary diseases resulting from diabetes, such as diabetic foot syndrome, vascular disorders and renal failure. This expertise and this service is provided by more than 200 doctors, nurses, technicians and administrative staff.
Where do your patients come from?
Professor Bornstein: From the federal state of Saxony and from all over Germany. We have lots of international patients and we are, after all, an international team ourselves. Many of our patients come from Russia, the Middle East and the USA as well as from other countries in Europe. There are no language difficulties, because any foreign patients who don't speak English can be looked after by native speakers.
And how important is research at your clinic?
Professor Bornstein: Very important. We see healing and research as two sides of the same coin, which enables our patients to continue receiving treatment based on the latest scientific findings. We work internationally in close collaboration with leading global institutions and researchers.
Is it true that Dresden is home to the first chair for the prevention of diabetes?
Professor Bornstein: Yes. Diabetes is a disease with the potential for severe complications. Prevention, i.e. stopping people from getting diabetes in the first place, remains the best form of treatment. We offer special programmes and therapies designed to identify the disease in its early stages, delay its onset and possibly even prevent it.
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The U.K. Independence Party has suspended the girlfriend of the party's leader after she reportedly made racist remarks about Prince Harry's fiancee Meghan Markle.
In a statement, Jo Marney apologized for the "shocking language" she used in a series of text messages to a friend, but said they had been "taken out of context."
The Mail on Sunday newspaper reported that the 25-year-old Marney made offensive comments about Markle and black people, including calling them "ugly."
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Party leader Henry Bolton said Marney's membership in the party was suspended immediately. Marney doesn't hold an official post in the party.
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One of the UK's leading Main Contractors are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work in their busy Engineering department in their North Hampshire office.
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Screen shot from a training video used by the Christian militia group Hutaree in March 2010. The group was allegedly preparing for a battle with the Antichrist, whom they believed would be supported by local, state and federal officials. Nine were arrested and charged with conspiring to kill police officers, then kill scores more by attacking a funeral using homemade bombs.
The election of President Barack Obama in 2008 triggered an explosion in the number of militias and so-called patriot groups in the United States, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported in its annual tally of such anti-government organizations.
There were 149 militias and patriot groups when Obama took office, compared to more than 1,200 today — an increase of 755 percent, the nonprofit civil rights organization reported.
"The increase has just been astounding," said Mark Potok, editor-in-chief of the SPLC report. "The reality is that many of these groups are becoming more and more fearful that Barack Obama will win the re-election. You can see the anger rising along with that fear."
The SPLC defines the "patriot" movement as made up of conspiracy-minded individuals who see the federal government as their primary enemy. The movement includes paramilitary militias as well as groups of "sovereign citizens," who believe they are not subject to federal or state laws, nor obligated to pay federal taxes, according to SPLC.
The center also reports a steady rise in the number of hate groups in America — from 604 in 2000, to more than 1,000 last year. Those include anti-gay groups, anti-Muslim groups, black separatists and "Christian Identity" groups, which hold racist and anti-Semitic views that overlap with neo-Nazi beliefs.
The spike in these groups can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the sluggish economy, radical propaganda and anxiety over the election of a black president, Potok said.
Potok said although many individuals involved in patriot militias are not criminals, a handful of these groups have been responsible for a significant amount of violence in recent years.
Government employees targeted
SPLC provides one of the few annual reports on militia or anti-government groups. The Federal Bureau of Investigation does not track militia groups unless they are alerted to violent or extremist activity, according to an agency spokesman.
"Some of these groups veer into violent extremism," said Frank Harrill, special agent in charge of the FBI's office in Spokane, Wash., and spokesman for the Inland Northwest Joint Terrorism Task Force. "Where hate and ignorance and violence collide, that is where our interests lie."
Two militia groups have made headlines in recent years for allegedly hatching violent plots to target government employees.
Seven people from the Michigan-based Hutaree Christian militia are on trial for allegedly conspiring to ambush and kill a police officer. They allegedly plotted to follow up the ambush with an attack on the officer's funeral procession in the hope of killing more officers, and thus sparking a revolt against the U.S. government. Recent evidence presented in trial included a recording made by an undercover FBI agent in which the militia's leader, David Stone, 47, says he is going to "start huntin'" police soon. The seven have pleaded innocent, and argue that the "plot" was nothing but talk, protected by the First Amendment.
And in November four members of a Georgia-based militia, all in their 60s and 70s, were charged with plotting to buy explosives and the ingredients to make a deadly toxin to attack government officials. They are in custody awaiting trial.
But members of other militias say that exercising their constitutional right to bear arms does not mean they are committed to revolution.
Spokane-based militia member Ed LeStage, 59, denied that his group, the 63rd Battalion of Lightfoot Militia, which was listed on as an active militia group in the SPLC's report, was a danger — unless, he said, "you're a communist or socialist who attacks us."
LeStage, a veteran to the patriot movement, said he believes the increased number of militias comes from U.S. citizens' desire to restore the country to its constitutional roots. He also said that what he called President Obama's intrusion on personal liberties also has driven growth in the movement.
"He's been after our guns," LeStage said. "Obama's been the best gun salesman there ever was."
From his home in eastern Washington, LeStage broadcasts weekly training videos to militia members across the country. Those videos — which include instruction on such things as drinking one's own urine and scavenging for food — are meant to help members survive anarchy or economic collapse.
LeStage said he has been involved in militias and related groups for more than 20 years, including the Idaho Mountain Boys, a member of which was arrested in September 2002 for plotting to kill a federal judge and a police officer.
That member, Larry Raugust, served 77 months for possession and production of pipe bombs. Today, Raugust has a member profile on LeStage's militia website, which has added more than 1,000 members since its launch last fall.
"(Raugust) is just a friend," LeStage said. "He doesn't belong to our unit. He is a convicted felon."
LeStage explained that his militia requires each member to obtain a concealed weapons permit. As a felon, Raugust is not allowed to carry weapons, LeStage said.
The patriot movement first peaked in 1994, said Potok, the author of the SPLC report, in the aftermath of deadly confrontations at Ruby Ridge, Idaho, in 1992 and Waco, Texas in 1993, where anti-government groups came under siege by federal authorities.
Membership then dropped sharply during President George W. Bush's two terms before rebounding in late 2008 after the election of Obama, which created a backlash that included "several plots to murder Obama," according to SPLC.
The numbers of those groups have continued to grow, jumping from 824 in 2010 to 1274 this year, the SPLC said.
'Sovereign citizen' movement
The ailing economy also helped fuel a huge expansion in a subset of the larger Patriot movement — the so-called "sovereign citizens" movement. Followers generally believe they do not have to pay federal taxes or follow most laws. The SPLC estimates some 300,000 Americans are involved in the movement.
In September, the FBI issued a bulletin to law enforcement officials that called "sovereign citizens" a growing domestic threat due to some members' belief that they can use armed force to resist police.
The bulletin noted that sovereigns have killed six law officers since 2000. In one of the more deadly clashes, a shootout in West Memphis, Ark., in 2010 left four people dead including two officers. Terry Nichols, convicted as a conspirator in the Oklahoma City bombing, was a sovereign citizen.
In 2010, a shootout with a member of the group in West Memphis, Arkansas ended with four people dead, including two policemen.
Last month, a Texas man who said he was a sovereign citizen was sentenced to 35 years in prison for repeatedly firing at a police officer trying to arrest him.
A Washington state man, David R. Myrland, was sentenced in December to 40 months in prison for threatening to "arrest" the mayor of Kirkland and other local officials "with deadly force."
Investigators said Myrland sent an e-mail to the mayor warning that "50 or more concerned Citizens will enter your home and arrest you. Do not resist, as these Citizens will be heavily armed."
"As sovereign citizens' numbers grow, so do the chances of contact with law enforcement and, thus, the risks that incidents will end in violence," the FBI said at the time.
From LeStage's point of view, though, the risk comes from the top of government.
If Obama is re-elected this year, "we will probably lose our republic," he said. "We will probably turn into another socialist country."
On his website www.modernmilitiamovement.com, some forum members have raised even more dire concerns about the fall's elections.
"Nov. the 8th should be the start of the next civil war," a member with the username "Thunder" wrote in January. "May GOD guide us safely."
The Murrow News Service is provides local, regional and statewide stories reported and written by journalism students at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University. Msnbc.com's James Eng and Kari Huus, and NBC's Pete Williams contributed to this report.
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by Tom Utescher
This year the annual Girls Mid-Atlantic Squash Association Championships were transformed from an individual competition to a team tournament, and in an all-Main Line final in Division I, Baldwin School waltzed past tourney host Episcopal Academy last Saturday, 9-0.
New Jersey's Lawrenceville School proved to be the bane of both the Germantown Friends and Penn Charter teams. The Big Red ladies got past the GFS Tigers, 5-4, in an early match, and then defeated the Quakers, 6-3, in the third-place playoff in Division I.
The Springside Lions were able to bring some hardware back across the Schuylkill, as they won the Division II title over the Harriton/Lower Merion High School team (HLM), 9-0. A total of 10 schools entered the MASA event, and beforehand they were seeded into one of the two divisions based on their results in regular season matches.
Germantown Friends arrived in Newtown Square with a line-up consisting of (numbers one through nine) freshman Olivia Fiechter, juniors Carey Celata and Lydie McKenzie, senior Lyles Swift-Farley, eighth-grader Grayson Melby, seniors Emma Schmidt, Theresa Shropshire, and Lilly Tyson, and sophomore Anna Bezahler. Shropshire and Tyson have already firmed up their college plans, selecting Stanford and Wellesley, respectively.
Three schools in each division received byes in the first round of the tourney, but GFS was one of two teams in Division I that didn't get the free pass. Despite wins by the Tigers' Fiechter (3-0), Celata (3-1), McKenzie (3-0), and Shropshire (3-0), Lawrenceville was stronger on the lower reaches of the ladder and was able to prevail, 5-4.
The Tigers were somewhat disturbed at the tournament seeding that led to their quick exit. They had beaten Penn Charter head-to-head in early January, although PC logged a win over Episcopal, which GFS was unable to do. Fiechter, a Chestnut Hill resident, was clearly the top high school player in the region this year, going undefeated in all of her individual matches without losing a single game in the process.
In Division II Agnes Irwin defeated the Hill School in the opening round. With that, the Owls advanced to meet the Springside line-up of junior Libbie Maine, seniors Annie Maxwell and Amanda Culp, eighth-grader Francesca Fabiani, freshman Caroline Canning, juniors Ellie Stout, Kelly Brady and Sam Blake, and freshman Courtney Hamilton. One of the Springside players could not participate in the first match at the tourney, so the line-up was completed by Carolina Concannon. Concannon is a senior who'll attend Gettysburg College next year, along with Penn Charter upperclassman Kate Higgins.
The Lions cleaned house in their MASA opener against Irwin, winning 9-0 to move into the Division II final against HLM, which also swept its semifinal opponent, Shipley School.
One of the clubs that enjoyed a first-round bye in Division I was Penn Charter, whose nine spots were occupied by freshman Margaux Losty (a transfer from Episcopal), junior Tara Harrington, senior Colleen Fehm, junior Amanda Roberts, eighth-grader Izzy Hirshberg, senior Margaret Hilton, sophomore Ryan Shaffer, freshman Leigh Steinberg, and Higgins.
The Quakers had beaten their semifinal foe, Episcopal, in a 5-4 regular-season match but that was before an injury sidelined senior Demi Angelakis. She's bound for Bowdoin College next year, while PC's Fehm has picked Penn.
At MASA last Saturday EA was able to turn the tables on Charter, winning their semifinal match at 5-4 to move into the finals against Baldwin, which defeated Lawrenceville, 7-2, in the other semifinal. The Baldwin Bears, who haven't lost locally (one of their closest matches was a 6-3 win over PC), swept Episcopal in the finals, while PC squared off against Lawrenceville in the third-place playoff.
The two schools had split in their regular-season bouts, each team winning 5-4 at home. Once again, the Big Red were served well by their team depth, taking the number one match and then winning at number five through nine. Holding the line for Penn Charter were Harrington and Fehm, who won their matches at 3-1, and Roberts, who battled to a 3-2 decision, carrying the fifth game, 13-11.
Meanwhile, Springside toasted HLM, 9-0, in the Division II championship match. Maine won 3-0 in the top spot, although it took a rally from a 4-10 shortfall in the third game to accomplish the feat. Each of the other Lions won 3-0 except for Maxwell and Stout, who prevailed 3-1. Playing an exhibition bout at number ten, Concannon notched a 3-0 victory.


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It's Beginning to Look ...
Posted by Chic Aeon in iheartslFeed, new releases on Thursday, November 29, 2012
The holidays are on their way. Red and green, snow and Santa. Advent is always a fun time in SL. Trompe Loeil will be joining in the spirit of the season with an advent calendar. Pick it up the board and then rez your keys to open the door for each day. See all the info here.
This is part of the Arcade Gatcha event for December. Funny, but SL has introduced me to so many things -- "gatchas" being one of them. If this is anything like previous Arcade openings, the trick will be to get in.
I am not going to be showing you each and every day's surprise. What's the fun in that? But this is DAY 1's offering, the only one that I opened. Other goodies are shown on the Tromple Loeil website so you won't be completely in the dark. Have fun!
My holiday outfit is a sneak peak of sorts for an upcoming release from deviousMind. The exact release date is
Pose by: Diesel Works
From the Back - Or Not
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, iheartslFeed, new releases on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
There is something to say about a good back view. This is especially important when you are walking away -- from a boss who fired you, from a lover that dumped you. Confidence is needed when we make our stylish exit.
I can honestly and easily say that this new release hair from eXxEsS is my favorite since Scorpio -- and that was long ago. KAE comes in tons of natural and not so natural colors; this is rust. I wanted something both classic and striking to complete the look, opting for my Hucci Ibiza Jumpsuit in Midnight and my favorite lassitude & ennui sandals.
I did need to turn around though so you could see this lovely necklace from Eclectica. There is a matching bracelet (worn but difficult to see) and earrings. The Cascade set comes in many versions with this being "dark". Both beads and metal are color change within the style so you can play with the choices and find the perfect combo for your mood.
Pose by: Diesel Works
Harsh Reality
Posted by Chic Aeon in iheartslFeed, new releases, poses on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
It is a brilliantly sunny and bitterly cold morning over at the MadPea Carnival. The light is harsh and not all that flattering. Still, it is fitting for the environment . Two new releases mix with some old favorites in my early day photo.
This is the +Blue Blood+ SugarDoll dress in black and red. Dusky taupes mix with shimmery charcoal and a touch of girlieness. My purse which I happily tinted to a darker black is included in the second set of purse poses from BehaviorBody. Today I made it easy on myself and used the HandBagPose hud (included) to cycle through options. Like the predecessor pack, these come with subtle variances for a perfect fit. Each of them worked for me, but if you are a less than average shaped avatar, I am guessing the nuances would be very welcome.
Poses by: BehaviorBody
White Wonderland
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, iheartslFeed, new releases on Monday, November 26, 2012
It's a pale landscape, gray skies and silver snow. New releases include this Covetousness set where to my mind anyway -- the hat is the star. Find it at AD Creations.
The cute little sleigh is one of the many holiday releases from Trompe Loeil which has a new store design. Stop by and find the newest items at the entry. The sleigh comes in a natural rattan color as well as winter white.
Skin - Nora by AKERUKA.
Pose by: aDORKable
Time and Other Consequences
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, hair, iheartslFeed, new releases on Friday, November 23, 2012
Some of you have most likely notice that I have been taking a little time off. Tis true.
Still, I hate to have you coming by with nothing new to see, so a quick but very pretty shot with some newish items is my present to you for the eve.
Most notable is this Starhelm - Neo-Victorian Clock from Starhelm Trading Company. From the map it looks like snow has fallen in the nearby sims; I'll need to get over and explore soon. Detailed and very pretty, it can adorn you wall as well as my snowy enclave. I have always been a big Dali fan so this seemed a fitting shot.
My slightly steamy outfit hales from AD Creations, Ana in black.
New hair releases from EMO-tions Saturday. This is going to be a favorite for me, I can tell. Look for LISSI.
That's the wrap up. I am going back into R and R mode. Have a great weekend!
Pose by: Juxtapose
Posted by Chic Aeon in iheartslFeed, new releases, poses on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
We all have favorites; items we come back to again and again. When faced with a choice of what to blog from the newest Blonde&Blonde releases, this HighLighter Peplum Fluro dress won hands down. It is bright, fits well, and matches my Baiastice Maxine sandals; the acid green pyton color is always in need of partnering *wink*. And that reminded me of the bright desk set from [CIRCA] in my artist studio.
Now of course we need lighting and I have special Windlights for this house. What's left? Why a pose of course.
There is a pose maker appreciation blog thingie (yes that is really a word) going on. Honestly, I only glanced at the photos -- busy these days. While I won't be joining in officially I would like to thank Diesel Works for some wonderful poses over the years. I have a huge variety of poses, but when in a pinch and in a hurry I often just type in "Diesel" and get something striking to use.
Edit: While perusing the feeds I found the official link for "Pose Appreciation Week" should you want to see what's going on. Personally I have "Poses by" text at the bottom of my Blogger template so it is easy to remember to credit the pose store. I DO use poses that are no longer available and if I am aware add a (nla) after the end. These are mostly for LAP and nigotine poses which have left the grid. Still great poses :D.
And looking for poses had me thinking about LAP and Dove, now departed or at least visiting very rarely. So thanks to all the designers who keep us in pretty things, with stylish surrounding and looking good.
Pose by: Diesel Works
Ice Princess
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, hunts, iheartslFeed on Tuesday, November 20, 2012
MadPea hunt this evening. I hadn't planned to continue, it being a toughy -- for me anyway. But someone I had talked briefly with in the past gave me a good tip for making the hunt a tad bit easier. With that info in mind I went back on the trail eventually finishing the endgame sequence which is indeed impressive! There are many lovely prizes in the fifteen stop pack. Shown here are just a few.
My hair for the eve is a new release called "Easy" from Vanity Hair. It comes with an optional flexi layer (not shown) if you have the ability to add attachments.
My silver blue tattoo, snowy fantasy snowglobe backdrop and harp are all prizes for completing the adventure. Many of the prizes are themed toward winter.
My outfit is a vintage one from Angelwing.
Poses by: aDORKable
Close Up
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, hair, iheartslFeed, new releases on Monday, November 19, 2012
A new week.
Much to do.
Here are the details.
* New Ayana hair from Amacci, cute braided buns with messy bangs.
* An update of my long time goto topper from PARADISIS. The new "skinny sweater" version has mesh turtleneck and push up sleeves. A really great addition to a Fall and Winter wardrobe.
* A lovely curio cabinet in traditional styling from Trompe Loeil comes with and without ornamental balls. A door that opens and a skinny 2LI cost, it is a winner. Mahogany and poplar woodtones are available. Find it at FAIR (which I happily now have a link to:D).
Postscript: I made a quick trip over to FAIR to see what the hours inspired. There are plenty of great clothing items including some for guys. Most if not all items are mesh. At the top of my oharen'tthesecute list are these Alstar boots from Just Design.
Off to work.
Pose by: nigotine (nla) and STATUS
Newness for Adventurers
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, hair, iheartslFeed, new releases on Saturday, November 17, 2012
Lots of newness on the horizon. Here is a quick rundown. New dreads join three sets of super tight braids from DISCORD at Around The World .
REALLY fun Wanderer bookcase from Cheeky Pea for FAIR, opening today. 6 land impact for all you see!
Around the World.
I should note that I made the bed smaller here. I like small scale furniture and happily the bed is mod. If you like large, that's no problem!
Necklace by KOSH.
Poses by: Diesel Works
Snowball Fight
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, iheartslFeed, new releases, props
Khargo has a really fun snowball fight prop. It looks great in your wintery landscape even when not in use. Find it at the Christmas Store. My colorful midriff baring outfit is a new release, SLC Mesh Cropped Sweater, Skinny Jeans & Ugg Boots in teal. There are plenty of other colors to choose from. I added my favorite Paradisis belt.
My hair is a just out today release, .:EMO-tions:. * RACHEL*/ darkbrown.
The prop come with two long animations with adjustments. Taunt your buddies and have a great time taking photos. A sled and snowball piles add realism to the scene.
And if you are a pose collector like me, you may have some other actions that will work well with this fun prop.
Poses by: snowball field and [Lyndz-Matic]
News Bites
Just some brief news on a busy day. First up, my photo above won the top prize in the Dirty Deeds cemetery prop contest. This was great fun to do and I enjoyed playing with the post-processing tools, something I rarely get a chance to do. I know you want to see what items actually LOOK like! Read a bit more if you wish at my "arty" blog here. That's me as the dirty and bloody dead body. Oh the fame! Each of my buds are on different tombstone props -- that was one of the rules. Four people, four animation menus. For those of you that like the macabre, this is really a very nice prop with some stellar animations.
Also in the headlines, The Enchanted Frost Hunt by MadPea has begun. I went out on the trial and while the storyline prose is wonderful, this is going to be a tough one. I have five slots completed with one of them being mine so that really doesn't count. Happily there is lots of time to find all those tiny orbs :D. They ARE tiny and difficult to see. Twisted folks will love this one. Watch the MadPea blog for prize photos. MOSP is the last stop on the trail if you go in order so I'll know (sort of ) when people are finishing - LOL. I may or may not be blogging about prizes but those of you that are better hunters, go forth and have fun!
Viva La Kiwi
Posted by Chic Aeon in iheartslFeed, new releases on Thursday, November 15, 2012
There is a showgirl in all of us -- well MANY of us anyway. She hides out most of the time, but now and then the music plays and magical things happen.
Just out from !deviousMind, Cockatrice -- all the feathers you will ever need. And if you want even more, there are matching fans *wink*. I especially like the racy leggings! And the tail of course. Plenty of color choices, with mine being KIWI!!!!!
Here is a postscript. Chandra was all afeather too, so she popped over and we took some shots together. FUN!
Poses by: LAP (nla)
Midnight Snow
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, hunts, iheartslFeed, new releases on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Unhinged, a festival for Eku's head. A dozen varieties in all with two themes and two rare items. These amazingly attach and work with your AO. The fellow stand still as you walk around. You can wear more than one of course using the "add" feature that many of us have in our viewers.
My winter outfit is from PARADISIS and boots from Prim and Pixel, previously featured.
The snow and wintery fern prop is a prize on the upcoming Cookie Jar Hunt which begins the 24th. Find it here.
Poses by: Helamiyo and Pulling Strings (the chairs)
East and West
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, freebies, iheartslFeed, new releases on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
here when the time is right.
The textures are gorgeous as you can see. Wood and size choices are available for several items.
My outfit and hair are both from kisetsu.
Pose by: LAP (nla)
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, hair, iheartslFeed, new releases, poses on Monday, November 12, 2012
There are many good looking mesh items in the shop; items in styles I hadn't seen. It is easy to lose track of designers when they don't appear on the feeds that often and aren't on the hunt trails. I know there are many other ways to keep tabs of what's going on in design, but those are MY modes. I don't social network unless you count IMs with creators now and then and seeing posts for some of the blogger groups I am in. So for me, the feeds are my news.
Handbag poses from BehaviorBody are also in the newness category.These come in small, medium and tall versions with mirrors, so presumably you can find one that will fit you to a "T". Purses are included in a variety of colors.
Lastly, just out hairs from Amacci. This is Kajsa, my favorite, but they are all perky and stylish so a trip over to try on demos might be on your todo list. Also new is a huge set of eyes. I am particularly fond of dark eyes -- mostly because they seem to photograph well. The ones I am wearing are named "Danger". Hence a second reference to my post's title. And here's a tip -- you can find a wearable set of demo eyes in a pretty amber color. How nice!
I have been working hard on Blender. The snowdrifts in the background are my first upload to the agni grid. I have been looking for integrated hills forever it seems and now I have my own. They aren't quite perfect so I will most likely redo them before putting them in my shop; still I am very proud of them. The learning curve is really STEEEEEEEP.
And that's my post for the day.
Poses by: BehaviorBody
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To This Post
Posted by Chic Aeon in new releases on Sunday, November 11, 2012
There is of course a story behind this photo, but I think I will just let you wonder. The news is that deviousMind has new fans for all you wannabe divas out there. Just go up the stairs and through the right wing to the back room. Definitely luscious with tons of flexi plumes, they come in a variety of colors including KIWI which I so love.
Pose by: LAP (nla)
Hot Desert Sun
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, iheartslFeed, new releases on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Marrakesh -- a word that brings to mind soft desert winds, hot sand and romance. I never actually made it to Marrakesh, but I did spend a week or so in Morocco -- definitely a high point in my memoirs should I ever write them. There IS something about the sands and the history.
Adding another great release for COLLABOR88 is Barnesworth Annubis. The self contained and private skybox (it could easily work on the ground as well) boasts privacy walls, greenery, a lovely fountain and seating. It weighs in at 107 and will fit on a 512 lot.
A mixture of mesh and sculpts, it has a feel of being there -- and I of course like that. Currently way up in the sky, I am working on some desert sands to compliment the oasis of calm. The entry doors stay ajar until you click them again. I so appreciate that. My feng shui teacher would be happy.
Outfit by Deviance - Arcane Silks from awhile back.
Poses by: Behavior Body and Juxtapose
Hidden Gems
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts, iheartslFeed on Friday, November 9, 2012
I have been going on a lot of hunts lately. You wouldn't really KNOW that from my posts *wink* and I think I am about done for awhile. I have also noted the general absence of hunt posts on the feeds. I can only assume that others like me are exhausted from hunting. Too many hunts, many not well organized and many with not the greatest stores. This is bad for all of us really, hunters and merchants. So I will be rethinking my hunt obligations in the future. Happily there is the Peace on Earth (invitation only version) coming in December.
Meanwhile I bring you a shining star amidst the --- well anyway, a very nice prize or two. This long dress is a prize in the Something Old, Something New Hunt from Prim and Pixel @ Holiday Village. Not only is this lovely dress in the gift pack there is an older dress (I remember its debut) and a matching outfit for the guys as the second present. Many of the vendors didn't follow the theme of this hunt at all so gold stars to Mairead Fitzgerald for reading the small print. And don't forget to pick up that great parka in the Giving Thanks Hunt while you are there.
My necklace is a pretty one from CoLLisions on a hunt, I am thinking it was the Full Moon Hunt but I admit to bleariness. Head to the store and you will figure it out I am sure.
Mark your calendars for the next MADPEA adventure; it is only a little over a week away. I was thrilled that MOSP is included in the merchant lineup. This is my prize. The story is a fairytale and it will most likely be another grand time with great gifts.
Pose by: LAP (nla)
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, hair, iheartslFeed, new releases on Thursday, November 8, 2012
It is an exceptionally good month over at COLLABOR88. You don't need a crystal ball to figure that out. It might just be me and the theme and my memories -- or maybe not *wink*. So many pretty things.
This Sweetwater casita (little house) from Cheeky Pea is exceptionally nice with so many lovely details it is difficult to find the perfect picture plane. The COLLABOR88 sim has been full since this morning, so patience is key. Or if you love lagfests, that is the place to be.
An obvious Southwestern influence forms the thematic basis of this release, more Arizona than New Mexico for me. And for those of you who haven't journeyed to these spots on our globe, know that authenticity is part of the package.
The bed comes in both PG and Adult versions, there are two lounging benches to while away the sunny hours. Singles, friends and couples poses are included. And there are of course props.
My hair is a new release from EMO-tions. Jordan comes with two styles in one, a texture change headband and hairbase. It releases Saturday.
Got it?
How can you NOT get it ?!?!?
I put the casita down in Peaceful Valley but it really needs a desert to be happy. So as soon as I get my Blender skills a bit more polished, I will make it a sandy home of its own.
My outfit is a release from long ago from Acid and Mala.
Poses by: Helamiyo, aDORKable, Diesel Works
Rocky Mountain High
Posted by Chic Aeon in iheartslFeed, new releases
My snowy, high desert environment is taking shape. I am not in a hurry. I like simplicity and space. Little by little pieces get added and it becomes a home.
Today's release from Trompe Loeil for COLLABOR88 fits perfectly, both in style and in spirit.
There are two styles to choose from, rustic and white. Both PG and Adult versions are available. The set includes an outdoor pavilion which could be used for a variety of purposes. It would make a lovely dining area or even a wedding alter. The set comes with a rezzer or you can place the objects as you like. The tub and base each weigh in at 10 land impact.
The detailing is lovely! Click the
Poses by: BehaviorBody and aDORKable
Travels in My Mind
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, iheartslFeed, new releases on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
There is lots going on over at 1 Hundred. Hunts abound which means lots of goodness in one stop *wink*. Some new releases are out too. My favorite is this Playful Panties set. It gave me a chance to wear my asymmetrical soda can roller hairdo from [ploom], a specialty item that I so love.
Also shown in this photo is a really great trunk from {what next}. Valena's Travel Trunk comes with ten animation or just as decor. I never got to all the spots on those stickers in real life, but maybe the virtual version will do!
Pose by: the trunk
Coffee Anyone?
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, iheartslFeed, new releases
Snow's a coming and I am looking forward to it. I have already found a few sims that have gone white for the season. LEA20 will continue in cool Fall mode down on the ground, but up in the sky I am having snow.
We will all need to bundle up as we venture into colder climes, so this down Yoko Jacket from PARADISIS is a perfect companion. Beautifully textured it comes in several patterns -- plain black, camo and pink bunnies. Even better, this camel dotted one is a group gift.
You can get a demo at the Marketplace here.
Sweater and jeans also by PARADISIS.
Pose by: Vista Animations and the coffee crate
Moon Glow
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, hunts, iheartslFeed on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I really do try my best to post at least once a day. I know it isn't fun to check a blog and see the same thing *wink*. But sometimes life (real or virtual) takes up our time. I have been trying to learn Blender. I think I will be very good at it ------ E-V-E-N-T-U-A-L-L-Y. I am giving myself a month. This is day five.
So I cheated tonight and looked at the prize photos for the Full Moon Hunt. ChiC buildings is part of that hunt but beyond that I know little. This cute red dress with a bit of deco flare definitely caught my eye so I zipped over to French Quiss Boudoir (LM on the blog is incorrect so go HERE).
My Graveyard Ruins pose prop which you have seen in the past is the prize at ChiC buildings.
And that's my evening news.
My hair is a new release - .:EMO-tions:. * JEAN* /black. Definitely retro.
Pose by: BeeHive
Mixed Bag
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts, iheartslFeed, new releases on Monday, November 5, 2012
Falling Into The Season, the hunt, started today. It is a short hunt and I did my best to do it all. But there is of course a "but". Not only were some folks not ready (not unusual we know), there is NO SLURL list as far as I can see. There is a store list with some hints and a prize photo page, but if those "take me to the next store I just can't FIND it" links are there, they have eluded me. I really really wanted to have them.
So, the exercise of late last night and this morning took me back in time to the beginning days of hunts when if you couldn't find the prize you started on a hunt for the next STORE on the list (if you were lucky enough to know the store - many times you were not). Since most of us have figured out that search is pretty much useless except for finding people *wink*, a lot of the stores on the list didn't come up in search. ALL that being said, there are some nice gifts, the prize object is very pretty, bright and shiny and easy to find, and I definitely enjoyed seeing how some new to me shops had decorated their stores.
My personal favorite prize of those I found are this color change nail set from ! Laville !. They come with a superb hud that lets you change hand size and pick between the colors. They are also SHORT! Woooooot! I like nails. There was a time in my life (long ago admittedly) when I had very pretty polished nails -- every day. Earthtones were my favorite palette so these are perfect for me.
Other hunt prizes shown are some cute, mini, retro TVs from O.M.E.N and a lovely bustier top from Bitch Tail (part of a set).
Also in the news is this great ADAIN necklace from KOSH for The Mens Dept through November, then at the store. There are several metal colors to choose from and they come sized for both guys and gals.
Now I am not so much a ring gal, but I LOVE this and with my ohsogreat new nails I am feeling very posh in a kinda boho way *wink*.
Hair by Exile, boots by lassitude & ennui.
Poses by: aDORKable, Diesel Works, BehaviorBody


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Above is generally how I have my Grid frames laid out. It was a 13-man raid, with four pets to the far right. Colored icons in the corners tell me other information that I specified: hots, buffs, aggro, incoming heals, etc. When someone is out of range, they fade out to a lower opacity (such as Alyae). My lifebloom timers will show up as numbers below each person's name.
To open your configuration panel, type /grid config
There are 3 major menus:
- Frame controls what each individual health bar looks like and what additional info is shown.
- Layout controls how the groups are organized on your screen.
- Status controls all of the available buffs, debuffs, timers, etc and how that information is colored, prioritized, and timed.
is the first section of settings. This is where you determine exactly what will be showing on each of your health bar boxes, and how it will show it.
- Center Text Length:
the number of letters that will show of the unit's name. I have it set to 3, so I show as "Kae" and Alyae shows as "Aly."
- Invert Bar Color:
unchecked, this makes the health bars show up dark, with a bright class-colored background that will show when the unit has taken damage (this is my preference). Checked, it will make the health bar bright and class-colored, with a dark background. I prefer to leave this unchecked because I find it easier to notice bright chunks of the background when health is missing, than to notice dark background of the missing chunks when all the health bars are brightly colored.
- Healing Bar Opacity:
Grid supports showing estimated incoming heal amounts on the health bars. This opacity setting, where 0 is not showing and 1 is completely opaque, applies only to heals that are being cast at the unit, but have not landed yet. It is an estimation that does not account for crits, but is an excellent tool for avoiding too much overhealing and helps healers in a raid better coordinate with each other.
When you open up the frame submenu, you will see options for each of the different elements of the unit frames. Each part has its own menu where you can check next to the information you want that element to show you. For example, I have the "Center Icon" element with the boxes checked for the Debuff types that I can cleanse AND the Ready Check (appears as a check, question mark, or x in the middle of the box for each person during ready checks). These elements are where most of your customization will occur.
One of the underdog indicator elements that many will overlook is the "Border" element. This element is absolutely awesome for showing you who exactly caught your AoE buff: specifically, things like Wild Growth or Circle of Healing. If you don't have/need an AoE to monitor, they can be used to indicate people who have been shielded, and how long that shield will last, and when it breaks; or Prayer of Mending and its duration. Or, you could make it an aggro notice, so the whole frame border lights up red when they've got aggro on a mob.
One thing to keep in mind is that you can have each element display multiple things. The more important one will be displayed over the others, if multiple statuses are true: such as the person having aggro making the border red rather than the blue of the same person being OoM. The importance levels can be set later in the "Status" menus, as their "Priority." Using the Priorities, I like to have buffs show one color if it is my own HoT, and another color if it was cast by someone else. The Status menu will be discussed later in this post.
Towards the bottom of the Frame list is another submenu called "Advanced."
- Center Text 2 Indicator:
This adds another row of text to each bar, below where the person's name is located by default. This is the best place to stick an important timer (in my case, lifeblooms). Not every class has need of this extra text, but it is very useful. Once checked, the Center Text 2 will show up with the rest of the elements, and you can click it to specify what information you want it to show.
- Health Bar Color Indicator:
This will allow you to make the health bars change color depending on a status you can later define. For example, you may choose to make the health bar change colors as the person gets lower on health, or you may instead wish the color to change depending on a curse, poison, disease, or magic debuff. I personally do not use this indicator, preferring instead to allow the bars to remain a single dark color based on the person's class.
- Icon Size:
This is an icon that appears in the center of the frame, and is usually something important that you want to see fast: like I mentioned above, I use this for debuffs that I can cleanse, as well as any missing buffs that I can cast when I am out of combat.
- Corner Size:
These are small colored boxes in each of the 4 corners of each unit frame.
- Frame width and height:
Controls the shape and size of your health bars. I like using a rough square shape, though if you prefer elongated "standard" style health bars, you can make the width longer.
- Orientation of Frame:
Vertical is one of the more unique aspects of grid: health drops down from the top, rather than from right to left. If you prefer the "standard" style where health moves like it does in the standard blizzard UI, you can change this to horizontal.
The layout controls how all of the individual health bar frames are organized.
- Horizontal Groups:
unchecked, each party in a raid will appear in standard blizzard UI style, in a vertical line of health frames. If checked, each party will line its members up next to each other horizontally.
- Clamped to Screen:
Makes the whole group "sticky" where they will try to lock themselves to the edges of your screen, to assist in positioning the frames.
- Frame Lock:
uncheck this to move the group around your screen. Check when you are done positioning it so that you don't accidentally move it mid-combat!
- Padding, Spacing, and Scale:
Controls how far each person's box is from all the others, and how big they are.
- Colors:
You can have a background underneath ALL of the frames, putting them together in a large box. Border color and background color are determined by clicking on these color boxes and choosing your color. Alternatively, if you do not want an overall background and border, click on these and move the right-hand side opacity slider all the way down to the bottom, making them fully transparent and unseen.
This final menu controls exactly how information is handled overall: these are the things that are available for to add to your frames, and this section controls their individual aspects. Auras are buffs and debuffs, and this is where you can add new ones and personalize them before adding them to the frames. This is where you can change how frequently grid will check for statuses, and what priority the status will have over another if they are both set to show in the same frame element (ie one buff over another, or your own HoTs having priority to show overtop of one cast by someone else). This is where you can determine what colors things will show up as, and when; for example, a heal-over-time or power word shield can be told to show as light blue first, then change to yellow when they have 3 seconds left, then red when there is 1 second left on its duration. You can change the class colors, if you want!
Make sure that if you want to make any additional statuses available and working on your bars beyond the default, that you have a check next to "Enable" on that status' menu.
Grid has lots of external modules that you can download to add extra statuses (such as lifebloom, ready check, and raid icons), layouts (pre-arranged for specific raid sizes or zones), and frame indicators (extra places to show icons or corner boxes).
Do find these, search your preferred mod sites for Grid, and you will see lots of additional modules. Most are written by other users rather than Grid's core author, and as such, there are some that do basically the same thing, and some are better than others for their job or the number of options they provide.
My best recommendation is that you read through what is available and try out the ones you think you would like to use: many are class specific, some are healer-oriented, others are for raid leaders (such as Ready Check). There are a lot of them, so take a look through what is available and pick out what you need.
The extras that I personally use:
- GridManaBars
- GridStatusLifebloom
- GridStatusHots
- GridStatusRes
- GridStatusRaidIcons
- GridStatusAFK
- GridStatusReadyCheck
- GridStatusMissingBuffs
- GridLayoutPlus
- GridAutoFrameSize
- GridIndicatorCornerIcons


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Clic Gallery & Bookstore, New York
Recently I bought a great book, Space Project by Vincent Fournier. I have no idea what the book is about but I love the photographs!
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Cool tip, thanks!
Wow, that second photograph is beyond gorgeous! x
I love the photografs too! One more place to visit on my list ;)
Nice photos! I love the interior of that Gallery and Bookstore! Very fresh!
Wow, this pictures are amazing!
wow! i love the space project! will have to look for that one.
I feel as though I have visited the future and have lots of blank pages to fill.
I must make sure my husband discovers this bookstore. Though I may loose him, he could get lost in all of the wonderful books. He may never leave!
I like the gallery - it's clean and modern..
nice pics - let me know if the book is good to read it!!
You'll have to read it and let us all know if it's worth a look!
The photos really emphasize empty space huh? They are great shots no matter how different they all are.
Hello!! I have been there on the second picture!! It is in Utah, doing a martian simulation!! :)
see : www.crew94.be
You are great!
i like the setup of the first picture!
love the look of that store.
so fresh and so clean!
digging those two bottom shots by Vincent Fournier as well.
i loved!!!!!!
I like the gallery
Thanks for this post Sart. Checked out the slideshow on the website, had never heard of him. Very imaginative stuff and there's much going on in his shots. They cover a lot of space.
So to speak..
Awesome place!
I'm not 100% sure what the space project is about but it looks to me like they are images of the extreme environments in which they test space suits. After a recent trip to NASA Kennedy, I spoke with an astronaut and found out that they do testing on Antartica.
Woah, nice styled.
i often find myself buying books only for their pictures as well...
If I remember correctly, he stages these shots in remote climates to simulate astronauts in space. They're not actual space suits, or far away planets. He stages them in an attempt to poke fun at the space race, the moon landing, and the vulnerability of the public in the hands of the media.
Or so I think...I remember reading an article about these a while ago. I think I even posted them on my blog, but my blog is so ill-kept that I can't remember now!
Love the pictures of the boom boxes. I'm visiting New York for the first time this spring! If anyone has any favorite spots they are willing to share please let me know on my blog. Thanks!
That bookstore is one of my favorites! As well as the one in Easthampton.
Love the decor of the gallery. Inspiring. The photo is magnificent also.
I was there the other day actually - truly inspiring place! love it! :)
you had me at BOOKSTORE!
OMG, I love the sight of that bookshop. Will definitely add it to the list for my next trip! Thanks for sharing!
The "space" photo is from the Mars Society's Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Utah (or possibly the Arctic Research Station Canadian).
I did a radio bit on MDRS for WNYC's Studio 360 last march:
I love the pictures of the HUGE stereos xxx
the natural light in that bookstore is just beautiful
I just loooooove bookshops! It's sereen and full of inspiration.
Great shop-tip! Thank you!
Very, very cool of you to give a nod to an upcoming and hard-working photographer.
I always appreciate the tips too--I have been following James Danziger's blog since you mentioned it here.
I´m pretty sure it´s not the same person but as a loosely related piece of trivia, Vincent Fournier is the real name of shock rocker Alice Cooper. Nice library, I´ll definitely check it out the next time I´m in town.
adorei !
I love Vincent Fournier's work. It would be great to have his work in book form. I like the overwhelming sense of space he frames his subjects in. They're awe inspiring.
This is a cool looking store.
NYC is Love! <3
Clic is the best-- thanks for the post!
Weird but awesome
backward look in the second photograph is very natural and of-course the parka is very good.
Daniel Deals
I love photography books,, large print & high quality paper - sooo nice
Dear sartorialist,
I luv Clic Bookstore! I recently saw fashion illustrations by Don Oehl! These are amazing! They have three framed prints there! I want them All!!!!! Check them out
You can also see them online at www.donoehl.com but I think you can only get the prints at Clic!!!
I luv Clic Bookstore! I recently heard about their fashion illustrations by Don Oehl! They are AMAZING! They have three prints framed! I want them all!!!!!!!
You can see them online at www.donoehl.com, but I guess Clic has the prints!
Dear sartorialist,
I luv Clic Bookstore! I recently saw fashion illustrations by Don Oehl! These are amazing! They have three framed prints there! I want them All!!!!! Check them out
You can also see them online at www.donoehl.com but I think you can only get the prints at Clic!!!
I luv Clic bookstore! I recently heard they had fashion prints by Don Oehl. Apparently they have three signed prints!!! I want them!!!! You can see them at www.donoehl.com but I guess u can only get the prints at Clic!
What fantastic place!!!
You have to see a place in Romania named "vulcanii noroiosi" which means "the muddy volcanoes"... A real moon landscape. Write me here if you want photos : www.stilistele.blogspot.com
Going to have to check that out, thanks!
There are 26 Fournier 'Space Project' images here:
one of my favorite shops in ny!
Nice post... Keep it up!
Nice Photo Gallery
I love the look of the bookstore!
hello, i loved the space project pictures... where did you buy the book? i tried to find it and failed
Wow!! tremendous pics they are...


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Posted by Editor on 12/1/01
National Calendar Update
Well, it is obvious that the cycling community endorses the idea of East and West Canada Cup series, so hopefully the Canadian Cycling Association will take note as it plans for 2003 (we have been told it will not happen for 2002).
The Road Nationals date has become a major problem for the CCA, and has delayed the release of the calendar. The problem is that after Hamilton was removed as the site (intended as a warm-up for the 2003 Worlds), there was a bit of a scramble to find a replacement. Edmonton agreed to step in, but want the June 29-July 1 weekend because they can secure government funding if it is that weekend (as part of Canada Day celebrations). Unfortunately, that directly conflicts with the Mont Ste Anne World Cup, meaning that some riders will have to miss one event or the other. We suggested holding the Road Nationals directly after the Grouse World Cup, from July 10-14. A third option is to hold them in August, after the Commonwealth Games (meaning that Road Nationals would be used to select Worlds team, but not Commonwealth Games team).
Lots of people have debated the issue in the Forums, but let's put it to a vote (although, there is no guarantee that the CCA will make use of the results). Click on the Vote! button at the top of the page to register your opinion.
Team Uniforms Program
We are pleased to announce that Canadian Cyclist will be working with Gita to bring their team uniform program to Canada. Canadian clubs and teams will now have the opportunity to order the same high quality Giordana clothing as used by the U.S. Postal squad, ONCE and other top pro teams, in their own designs. This clothing is identical in quality to the stuff used by the pros.
Within the next few days, a custom quote form will be launched, and teams/clubs will be able to put together an order online. After submitting the order, a free quote will be provided, and the team/club can place the order for delivery within 90 days after payment of a deposit and supplying design artwork (Gita will also provide design work, if required).
Velonews Gives More Canadian Honours
Velonews has announced more awards for 2001 (we plan to award VN the "Most Awards by a Cycling Magazine" Award...), and Canadians continue to do well.
Ride of the Year - Genevieve Jeanson at Redlands. (Editor's Note: We would have picked her World Cup win in Montreal)
Mountain Bike Man of the Year - Roland Green (no question here)
Cyclo-cross Woman of the Year - Lyne Bessette (just wish we could have seen her at the Nationals...)
Best Rookie: Road - Roland Green (we contacted VN and pointed out that Roland is not exactly a rookie, but hey, it's their award...)
Best Rookie: Cyclo-cross - Lyne Bessette (will she go the Worlds?)
All joking aside, we are pleased to see that Canadians continue to receive the recognition they deserve for the incredible year they have had.
Two Canadians on Saturn Women's Squad
Kim Davidge has been re-signed to the Saturn women's team, the number one ranked women's team in the world, which is led by fellow Canadian Lyne Bessette and Australian Anna Millward. The full text of the Saturn 2002 team press release is below:
The Saturn Cycling Women's Team announced their roster for the 2002 season today. After a triumphant 2001 season that saw the team finish as the number one ranked team in the World, the Saturn Team is prepared to defend its crown in the 2002 campaign with two new signings and some new additions to the race calendar.
Former World Champion Judith Arndt joins the team after an impressive 2001 showing, winning the Rotterdam Tour and finishing second in the HP LaserJet Women's Challenge and the Tour de L'Aude, as well as third in the Tour de France. Arndt proved to be a tough competitor to beat for the entire international women's peloton, and finished her 2001 season in the number two -- spot on the UCI rankings, behind Anna Millward. She will be a tremendous asset to the Saturn Team, allowing Lyne Bessette and Millward to change their focus slightly away from the big Tours and onto the Commonwealth Games in July.
Also new to the 2002 Saturn squad is American Jessica Phillips, 23, of Colorado. 2001 was Phillip's first year competing on the professional circuit, where she proved she is one of the new Americans to watch with a win at the Wendy's Stage Race and strong showings at the Tour de Å'Toona, the Tour of Willamette and the Redlands Bicycle Classic stage race. Phillips will compete in a mix of domestic and international races to prepare her for her goal of someday soon representing the United States at the World Championships and Olympic Games.
Returning to the Saturn squad is 2001 World Cup Series winner Anna Millward. Millward's impressive season culminated with an excellent win at the GP de Nations, as well as a total of two World Cup wins and the US Pro Series title. In recognition of her impressive year, Velo News awarded her the "Female Road Racer of the Year" award. Millward ended the season as the number one ranked rider in the world and plans to focus on the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England.
America's Kim Bruckner will also be back, proudly wearing the Stars and Stripes jersey she won as the national road and time trial champion. Bruckner stunned the cycling world when as a virtual unknown she became the first American to win the prestigious Tour de Suisse and the Tour de Snowy in addition to her national titles. Bruckner will continue to work on her strengths as a climber and time trialists, while focusing on the international tours.
Petra Rossner will continue to donate her wealth of experience to her Saturn teammates. Winning the First Union Liberty Classic for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time, Rossner continues to earn her title as the fastest woman in the world. However, in 2001 Rossner moved into a new realm, winning the Tour of Holland and three National Championships, by racing strongly in the mountains as well as on the flats, showing even prior winning formulas can change. Rossner's focus will remain on the big one - day races in 2002.
Lyne Bessette returns to Saturn for her fourth year with the team. After an early season set back due to a broken collar bone, Bessette returned to the road with stellar wins at the Tour de L'Aude, the HP LaserJet Women's Challenge, the Fitchburg - Longsjo Classic and both the Canadian National Time Trial and Road Championships. In response to her incredible season, Velo News named her its "North American Female Cyclist of the Year." For 2002, Bessette will move her focus to the Commonwealth Games, to defend her 1998 Gold Medal win in the Road Race.
Winning 13 races for Saturn in the 2001 season put Ina Teutenberg near the top of US Pro Tour rankings, where she finished second behind Saturn teammate Millward. Once again, Teutenberg will focus on the sprint finishes and riding as one of the best support riders in the peloton in the stage races.
On the domestic front, Teutenberg will be joined by American Suzanne Sonye, who enjoyed her best season ever, winning the bronze medal in the U.S. National Road Race Championships and various tour stages throughout the season. Canadian Kimberly Davidge, winner of stages at Wendy's and the Tour de Å'Toona will also return to the Saturn squad for the 2002 season. Anke Erlank returns, after earning impressive stage placings at the Tour de Å'Toona, Fitchburg, and the GP Feminine du Quebec. Rounding out the roster is Australian Kristy Scrymgeour who met with success in 2001 at the Chris Thater Memorial and the Bound Brook Criterium, among others.
In reflecting on the 2002 team, General Manager Tom Schuler comments, "In 2001, the Saturn Women's Team showed the world that through courageous individual efforts and tireless teamwork, anything is possible. For 2002, I am confident that this great group of athletes will continue to push the sport of women's cycling to unprecedented levels."
The Saturn Team will kick off the season with training camp in Solvang, California on January 18. The team will enter the battlefield on March 1 at the Canberra World Cup in Australia and the McLane Pacific Classic in California. The team will focus on the World Cup Series as well as tours including the Tour de L'Aude and the HP LaserJet Women's Challenge to defend their world number one Ranking.
Cyclist Opens New Restaurant
Marc Morrison, a long time contributor to CC, and a well-known member of the Victoria cycling community has partnered with chef Sean Brennan to open Brasserie "L'école". Sommelier Morrison says "It will be a cozy space, striking a balance between a place to relax with friends in an unstuffy environment and to also enjoy great food and impeccable, but not formal service."
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Several students from northeast Texas said they plan to file a federal complaint on Wednesday accusing their school districts of cruel and unusual punishment by prosecuting them in criminal court for missing school or being late for class.
The civil rights complaint, a copy of which was obtained by Reuters, is directed at school districts in Dallas and three other communities.
The districts funnel truancy cases to a special court system that prosecuted more than 36,000 cases and collected $2.9 million in fines last year from students convicted of multiple unexcused absences or tardy arrivals, according to the complaint.
Students as young as 12 can be arrested and handcuffed at school. Once they turn 17, they can be jailed for failing to pay past fines, which can run into thousands of dollars, according to the complaint, which was drafted by the National Center for Youth Law and advocacy groups Texas Appleseed and Disability Rights Texas.
"I'm getting treated like a criminal," Ashley Brown, 16, one of the complainants, told Reuters late on Monday. She said she had been erroneously sent to truancy court for four excused absences after her grandmother's death.
Tim Clark, a spokesman for the Richardson Independent School District, which was named in the complaint, said the district follows state law but it plans to look closely at the accusations and cooperate with the federal Office of Civil Rights.
John Dahlander, a spokesman for the Dallas Independent School District, echoed those remarks and added that the district would "continue to ensure that all students are treated equitably."
Officials at another district that serves the city of Garland said they planned to file fewer truancy cases next year, focusing only on students who miss school at least 10 times in six months. They currently file some cases when a student is late or absent three times in a four-week period. They told Reuters on a conference call that they use the court as a last resort but do find it helpful.
"Sometimes kids respond to a judge, respond to sanctions, respond to an order to attend school in a way they hadn't responded to principals and teachers," said Marlene Gardner, an attendance administrator for Garland.
The fourth district named in the complaint, which serves the city of Mesquite, declined to comment.
Texas and Wyoming are the only two states in the United States that prosecute truancy as a crime in adult court, according to Deborah Fowler, deputy director of Texas Appleseed.
In its last fiscal year, which ran from August 2011 through September 2012, Texas pursued 113,000 truancy cases, twice as many as were brought in all other 49 states combined, Fowler said.
The Dallas County court is the most active in Texas. Students do not have the right to a public defense attorney and convictions become part of their permanent record, potentially complicating efforts to get a job or be admitted into college, Fowler said.
In the 59-page complaint, the student advocates are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to order the districts to use court prosecutions less frequently and to translate truancy policies into Spanish.
Some jurisdictions in the United States are rethinking truancy policies. Georgia recently passed a bill requiring schools to offer students with chronic attendance problems services such as tutoring or help in getting health care. Last year, Los Angeles relaxed its truancy law to handle more cases out of court or with minimal fines.
"There's a slow dawning that we've got to do something a little different," said Jessica Pennington, executive director of the Truancy Intervention Project.


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Diocese of Mozambique
The Diocese of Mozambique is a diocese under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Its territory includes the parishes and missions in the nation of Mozambique. The diocese was formerly part of the Archdiocese of Zimbabwe and was granted the status of an independent diocese on November 1, 2006.
The Very Reverend Archimandrite Theodoros (Dimitriou) from Crete was elected the first bishop of the Diocese of Mozambique. He was consecrated and enthroned by Patriarch Theodoros on January 28, 2007 at the Cathedral of Archangels in Maputo.
There are two parishes at present in Mozambique:
- Archangels Gabriel & Michael, Maputo. Father George Zolotenco is the pastor.
- Holy Trinity, Beira
Ruling bishops
- Theodoros (Dimitriou) 2007–2010
- Ioannis (Tsaftarides) 2010–present
- Web page of the Metropolis of Zimbabwe
- "Orthodox Ukrainians in Mozambique Have Bishop", Religious Information Service of Ukraine
- New Orthodox Archbishop of Johannesburg and Pretoria 8 October 2010
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