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When it comes to finding players, there is one thing that you can never coach or develop. That my friends, would be speed. You either have it or you don't.
So with the fourth and fifth picks in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Martin Rennie and his staff went with Kekuta Manneh and Erik Hurtado. And what did the 'Caps acquire with these two youngsters? Speed.
And that is exactly what we could use.
So as 'Caps fan Bill Pollard said on our Facebook page, "Show me the Manneh!", or in Erik's case, "Show me the E-Money!"
It's time to make it rain.
Last year when Dane Richards played for us on the wing (especially at home), his speed really helped our possession game. It opened things up for the 'Caps as teams were wary of the threat of balls over the top. That's what speed can do for you and what Manneh and Hurtado can give us if they are used on the wings.
But when Richards was out of the lineup, or when he was shutdown, there were numerous times when our 'Caps simply looked like they had run out of ideas going forward. We did not look like creating any chances on goal and there were few options on the bench to change things.
What these two draft picks give Martin Rennie and his staff are more options, a change of pace. Because of this, the team will ultimately be in a position to be more versatile and less predictable.
Yes, we are talking about two young players who's first priority will simply be to establish themselves in their first MLS season, but they could not be in a better place to fulfill their potential.
I feel that one of Rennie's great strengths as a coach is the way he handles players and how he teaches. Younger players obviously have more to learn, and the most successful ones are more receptive and eager to be taught their trade.
We know that coach Rennie is big on bringing in character players, so you can bet the work has been done on these two young players to make sure they have the desire and work ethic to take their game to the next level. I really feel this is a great fit that is going to provide a lot of excitement and joy for the team and the Vancouver fans.
You need only to look at the job done with Omar Salgado last year by Rennie and his staff. Salgado looked ready to establish himself as a consistent contributor when he started four games in a row before getting injured. Look also at the way they handled Darren Mattocks and Gershon Koffie, who both had stellar seasons.
Now, will Manneh and Hurtado come into the team and do what Mattocks did last year? Well the answer is that they don't have to.
We already have a number of pieces in place, experienced players, so there can be a patient approach to easing these players into the lineup.
But when they do get on the field, they will get the chance to show that one quality that really frightens defences, that speed that each has in abundance.
I can't tell you how excited I am with our new additions. We couldn't ask for more than to bring in young guys with speed that want to make an impression!!!
Remind you of anybody? ;)
After sifting through all of the reports at the MLS Player Combine and reading through the various final Mock Drafts, I'm feeling confident that this will be a strong 2013 SuperDraft for our 'Caps.
In our first ever MLS SuperDraft in 2011 we had control of our own destiny with the number one pick and we chose Omar Salgado, who I feel would have made a big impact last season had he not got injured.
Last year the consensus was that the top two prospects were Andrew Wenger and Darren Mattocks – who both seemed to be worthy of the top selection. In the end we got Mattocks, and I'm sure like me, you'd likely agree that things turned out for the better for the 'Caps.
This year there is much debate about who should be number one, and where all the players will land in the draft. With this uncertainty, that essentially makes our #5 and #10 picks more valuable.
If we hold on to the picks, there could end up being some very talented players left on the table as teams debate their best course of action, rather than having little thought to do with a surefire selection. Meanwhile, Martin Rennie and company are also fielding a number of trade offers as coaches will be urgent to move up to secure the player they fancy.
That leaves the possibility of making a trade for one or both of our picks that could land us a quality MLS player that fills one of our needs.
In the end, it doesn't really matter how we acquire a player – whether through our draft picks or through a trade – as long as we get players that can help our team.
Rennie has gone on record as saying that he would like the team to create more chances next year. Vancouver has a solid foundation at the back and for the most part has established itself as a hard team to beat, which is a good formula for success. But the team would benefit by adding a couple more creative players on the wing or in midfield.
We already have two players from the draft in Omar and Darren who are destined to be important players for this team, and I believe that they will both have even bigger seasons than they had last year.
This year's Superdraft should see the addition of either another exciting prospect or two coming out of college, or a proven player through a trade helping our team make another run at the playoffs and beyond.
It looks like we're set up for a successful SuperDraft, and that's yet another important step towards a successful season.
2012 will be remembered as a year of firsts for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer (MLS): getting our first away victory, winning a game by four goals for the first time, and of course becoming the first Canadian club to make the MLS Cup playoffs.
The 'Caps also set a record for the longest shutout streak to start an MLS season and collected the most regular season points ever by a Canadian MLS team.
So why should we expect 2013 to be even better?
There are plenty of positives to look forward to, but the challenge will be even greater. Having made the playoffs last season, the Blue and White will now be viewed as a more dangerous team, so they certainly won't have the ability to sneak up on anyone this coming season.
With that said, I was really impressed by Martin Rennie's first year in charge. He and his coaching staff did a tremendous job last year improving the team and building a winning mentality.
While his squad will be in tough this year, I can see them building on last season's success and taking another step forward.
And I will give you my reasons why.
1. It starts at the back, Part I
From a goalkeeping standpoint, right now we are stronger than last year. You may be asking how since we have the same guys in net. The difference is that we now have two guys who have both proven themselves more than capable of getting the job done.
Joe Cannon has been a great goalkeeper in this league for some time and was outstanding when called upon last season. Late in the season, Brad Knighton stepped in and showed that he too is a quality starter, consistently coming up with solid performances down the stretch. With two guys that they know they can count on, the 'Caps can't go wrong.
2. It starts at the back, Part II
On defence we saw Jay Demerit and Andy O'Brien establish a rock solid partnership down the middle, which looked great against eventual MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy. With Martin Bonjour also gaining a great deal of experience as a starter last year, and Carlyle Mitchell now with a number of games under his own belt, the centre back position looks quite strong.
It was also great news when Young-Pyo Lee signed on for another year. With more emphasis on keeping him fresh for the whole year, I expect him to be even stronger than last season – when he was named team MVP. Throw in the consistent play of Alain Rochat and the ever-improving performances of Jordan Harvey at left back and the 'Caps are set to have a very reliable backline.
3. Hungry young talent
Our talented younger players are a year older and will be looking to establish themselves as legitimate MLS players, recognizable around the league. Gershon Koffie (21), Darren Mattocks (22), and Omar Salgado (19) will be leading the youth brigade. With the talent they have and their willingness to learn and to be the best, it can only bode well for our 'Caps.
And right behind them we have Russell Teibert (20), Caleb Clarke (19), and Bryce Alderson (18) chomping at the bit to get on the field. These are three very talented homegrown youngsters and with the right mentality, each of the three is capable of making a big step up in 2013.
4. Stability
Unlike last year, Martin Rennie goes into his second season in MLS with less tinkering to do, and a more established squad. There were many players that were playing in MLS for the first time last season, all while making a new home in Vancouver. Making things harder for some of those players was the fact that they didn't join the team until midseason.
Going into preseason this year, there will be much more of a settled squad that knows what MLS is all about and will not be surprised by the travel, time change, and climates that this league will throw at you.
And let's not forget the stability of the coaching staff and technical staff, all of whom will be back again this season with a full year of MLS experience. They now all have a much more comprehensive understanding of the wants and needs of a grueling season.
5. Home Field Advantage
The 'Caps improved greatly on their home record from 2011 to 2012 and will look to continue that trend in 2013. Last year's improvement was partly due to the fact that the team had a full season at BC Place, but the biggest reason was the raucous, intimidating atmosphere created by fans.
As the team continues to improve, so too has the fan support. Ultimately, that will always be one of the biggest keys to success.
With only two months until the season kicks off against Toronto FC at BC Place, there are many genuine reasons to be excited once again. The first two years have been a rollercoaster ride, but I am predicting a Whitecaps FC team that will give us many thrills that will top anything we have done in MLS so far.
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The 2012 MLS Cup (Saturday, 1:30 p.m. PT on TSN and TEAM 1410 radio) will be contested by the same teams as 2011, at the same venue. But don't expect the same game.
Yes, once again LA Galaxy will host Houston Dynamo at The Home Depot Center, with the Dynamo hoping to overturn last year's 1-0 defeat to the Galaxy.
There are many storylines coming into this final, but none bigger David Beckham's last game in Major League Soccer. This will be the final chapter of his playing days in MLS – a league which he's done a great deal to help grow.
The ultimate question, however, is not so much about Beckham, but rather if Houston can turn the tables from last year and win this MLS Cup rematch.
A different Dynamo
Houston will go into this MLS Cup a more confident team than the last time they were here. A year ago the Dynamo had to deal with the absence of their most influential playmaker, midfielder Brad Davis. Not only do they have Davis ready to play this time around, but they can go into this game knowing that they can field a more potent offensive lineup.
Last year Houston sat back and allowed the Galaxy to carry the play, hoping they would catch LA on the break. It never really worked and the Dynamo never really looked like scoring, but they did keep the game close, which gave them the best chance to win.
Houston are now a more comfortable team in possession of the ball. Players like midfielder Boniek Garcia offer something different from last year, using his dribbling skills to attack defenders or make quick runs to get in behind the defence.
Another key player will be striker Will Bruin, who has continued where he left off in the regular season by finding his scoring touch with four goals so far in the playoffs.
It's quite clear to me that the Dynamo now have players to compliment the skills of Brad Davis, and this should change their approach from last year to be more of an attacking threat.
Motivation or distraction?
As for LA Galaxy, they will go into the game as clear favourites, however they will have to contend with the distraction of it being David Beckham's last game in MLS. That being said, they've had to deal with intense spotlight ever since Beckham joined the team, so this should be nothing new for them.
The Galaxy have been the best team in MLS during the second half of the season and they are playing like a team that believes they are the best team in the league.
Facing a more attack-minded Houston team could end up playing right into their hands, as they have shown that they're a very devastating team on the break, especially with Landon Donavon on the team.
There is hope for Houston, and they need not look further than LA's last game. It was evident in the second leg of the Western Conference final that Seattle did not fear the Galaxy counterattack, as they committed players forward to overcome their 3-0 deficit. Mind you, they were at home.
However, Seattle probably would not have been so bold had Donovan been in the lineup. He is the most important player to LA's counter with his speed and decision making in the final third.
His partnership with Robbie Keane has been, at many times, unstoppable.
In the end, the key to the match will be whether or not Houston can contain the Galaxy counterattack. They definitely can't sit back like they did last year, or they'll be inviting trouble. On the other hand, they'll need to be selective about when to push numbers forward or else they'll be cut apart by the speed of Donovan and skill of Keane.
It's a delicate line that Houston will need to toe if they have any chance of spoiling the Beckham finale known as MLS Cup 2012.
In the end, I think that LA are just too strong. They're the best team in the league, they're at home, and they'll have the buzz of Beckham's last game spurring them on.
PREDICTION: LA Galaxy 3-1 Houston Dynamo
Martin Rennie and his coaching staff will be racking up the air miles as they continue to look for that special player, that diamond in the rough, that player that could take them to the next level. To do so, they will be using all their contacts and scouts to get good leads on potential players that could make their mark with the 'Caps in Major League Soccer (MLS).
I had the chance to sit down with assistant coach Carl Robinson who had six successful years playing in MLS and now has the chance to scout and help bring the right kind of player to Vancouver.
Carl has built up a great number of contacts around the globe through his playing days, which he relies on now to keep tabs on players throughout the world.
"We get maybe 50 players a week sent to us as foreign players realize more that North America is a great place to live and MLS is a good league to play in," explained the Welshman. "We will go and watch a player four or five times before we make a decision."
Building a team
When Whitecaps FC coaching staff head out to scout players they obviously have a plan. This isn't just a one-off plan, its part of an overall map for the club's success.
Robinson talked to me about their short, medium, and long-term plans.
Last year they worked off a short-term plan of getting the 'Caps turned around from a last-place finish in the club's inaugural MLS season. The goal was to make the playoffs. Mission accomplished.
Now they can move forward with their medium and long-term plans as they look to make the 'Caps a team that makes the playoffs every year and starts challenging for the MLS Cup.
To do that, you need the right players, and that's where scouting comes in.
What does it take?
Aside from the obvious requirements of talent and soccer-playing ability, many off-the-field factors determine whether a foreign player will have success here.
The first thing Robinson mentioned was the adjustment players have to make in coming to North America. It has been said before that MLS is very different to many other leagues around the world. It's been called a very athletic league, and when you combine that with other challenging factors, you can quickly see why there are a number of good players that have had trouble adapting to playing in this league.
It can take players up to six months to settle down. First off, they're in a new country with new teammates, and if they have a family, that adds another level of adjustment. From there players must conform to a different playing style, travel, time change, and different climates that they will play in.
So before deciding on whether to bring in a player, coaches will want to feel comfortable that he's capable of making these adjustments.
To find that out, Whitecaps FC coaching staff will first talk to the manager of whichever team their targeted player is playing for. This allows them to do a background check on a player to see what his attributes and character are like. After all, Rennie has always preached that he wants to bring in character players.
What's on the horizon?
With the offseason providing a window of time away from training and preparing for matches, Robinson will be doing some traveling as he continues to scout for talent, having already been to South and Central America.
A possible trip to Africa could also be on the cards. Robinson would hope to find another gem like Gershon Koffie, who had a solid 2012 season for the 'Caps.
"You find that the young African players are usually very raw, but if you can find a player that is willing to listen and work hard to reach their potential you can find that special player."
And if he and the rest of the coaching staff are successful in finding a diamond in the rough, it could help make the 'Caps a cut above the rest of the competition.
While the players are departing all over the globe to begin their offseason break, it is certainly no time off for our coaching staff. They have lots of work to do as they look to put next year's team together, which will mean scouting trips across North America as college tournaments get under way, and trips around the world to unearth that next gem of a player.
Scouting through the college ranks will be very interesting this year since we have two first round picks in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft (#5 and #10) that could really fit some of the team's needs for next year. The NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament begins this Thursday evening as 32 teams will begin their quest for a spot in the College Cup, taking place in Hoover, Alabama, on December 7 and 9 – the weekend after MLS Cup.
When you think about the last couple of MLS SuperDrafts it is exciting to think what type of impact players we could draft with our two first round picks. We've already seen great young prospects join our own team in the form of Omar Salgado and Darren Mattocks. However, while those picks were number one and number two overall, there are often diamonds in the rough that can be found outside of the top couple of picks.
Look no further than this year's Eastern Conference finals where two young draftees have been key figures for their respective teams. Will Bruin of the Houston Dynamo (11th overall in 2011) has scored four goals already these playoffs, while Nick DeLeon of DC United (7th overall in 2012) has come up with a pair of timely goals to lead his side.
These playoff performances are no surprise either.
DeLeon played in 28 games this season, scoring six goals and adding four assists for United. Bruin, meanwhile, had a solid rookie season in 2011, playing in 25 games and scoring five goals while adding one assist. This past year he showed that he's taken his game to another level by scoring 12 goals and adding four assists in 32 games to establish himself as a regular starter.
It's not just midfielders and strikers who are valuable in the draft. Chicago's ninth overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, defender Austin Berry, started 28 games for the Fire and chipped in three goals.
These are the types of players our coaching staff will be looking for as they scout the NCAA tournament. With a year in MLS under their belt, Martin Rennie and the rest of his coaching staff now have a better understanding of what they need to help take Whitecaps FC to the next level.
Having two picks in the first round is a big opportunity for the 'Caps and they're working hard to ensure that no stone is left unturned.
So while the players get a well deserved rest, our coaches are putting in more air miles to ensure we get the most out of the offseason.
The second year in Major League Soccer for Vancouver Whitecaps FC was marketed as Round 2. We had a new coaching staff, some new players, and lots of optimism going into the new season.
Preseason had gone well in Arizona and Florida and everybody wanted to get the season started. Martin Rennie – in his first year coaching in MLS – liked the look of his Whitecaps FC squad and felt his team could challenge for a playoff spot. Getting there would be no easy task though.
Fast start
The season began in fine fashion as our 'Caps won their season opener at BC Place with a 2-0 victory against expansion side Montreal Impact. Optimism was high, but we all certainly knew that an opening day win does not make a season (see 2011 opening win vs. Toronto FC).
The next game, however, provided further proof that this would be a historic year. The boys got their first away win in MLS by beating Chivas USA 1-0 on a Jay DeMerit header. This was a sign that the mentality of this team had changed; Rennie was slowly but surely building a winning culture.
The next two games would end up as 0-0 draws, which meant the 'Caps remained undefeated and had shut out the opposition in every match. The run of form continued as the team achieved an MLS record for longest shutout streak to start a season.
It was a great start for the team, but this was only the beginning. Much work remained.
Proving their mettle
April saw the 'Caps hit with their first taste of adversity. A blown lead and first loss on the season at San Jose and a home loss to Sporting Kansas City could have sunk the ship early, but Vancouver persevered. The Blue and White grinded out a pair of 1-0 wins, at home to FC Dallas and on the road to Columbus Crew.
The early season success altered expectations. Suddenly fans and media were dreaming big, how good could this second year team really be?
Lessons learned
The season was steadily moving along until the 'Caps faced off against Toronto FC in the Amway Canadian Championship finals. A 2-1 aggregate loss to the team that would end up finishing dead last in MLS was nothing short of a massive disappointment.
Having been brought back down to earth, it became easier to reflect and evaluate. Clearly there was still work to be done.
Rome was not built in a day
Despite the positives from the first portion of the campaign, questions also remained from fans, media, and the club itself. What is the ultimate goal for this team? Is winning the only thing that matters? What about entertainment value, many asked? Was the team scoring enough goals? What about the young players, shouldn't they be playing more? Why aren't there more Canadian players?
These are all important questions that need to be posed and each of them are part of the values that the club is looking to instil moving forward. But it can also be easy to lose sight of the big picture. This remained only the second year for the club in MLS. All of these questions will be answered over time, but only so many aspects can be managed at once. Building a winning team, an entertaining team, a team filled with Canadian talent on the field – it's all a process. For now, the most important thing was to allow coach Rennie to put his own stamp on this team. He has built a winning culture at every club which he's coached, but that takes time and patience. If he could get this team to the playoffs in his first year, it would be a massive achievement and a big step in the right direction.
Tough decisions
Many coaches would not tinker with a team that was picking up points fairly regularly, but Rennie had made it clear that he was not just building for this year; he was looking at a team that could be one of the best for years to come.
Tough decisions had to be made before the season, and it was felt at the midway point of the season that more changes were needed.
This was not an easy time for players to come into the team. It's never easy to adjust to a new team, a new city, a new culture, and a new league. It's especially difficult to do it in the middle of the season during a stretch of nine out of 13 games on the road.
Results were mixed, but sometimes it takes one step back to take two steps forward.
Making history
With 39 days away from home and a rough winless stretch, it would have been easy for the team to fall apart and look for excuses, but you never heard that from the coaches or players. The team showed great resiliency, and in the end the season's body of work achieved the main goal at the beginning of the year – a first ever playoff spot for a Canadian MLS club.
Their reward? A date with the defending MLS Cup champions, the star-studded LA Galaxy, on the road no less.
In the end the boys gave them the fright of their lives – probably much more than they expected. Not only did we score an early goal, but we also nearly doubled the lead to 2-0 with 20 minutes to go. Unfortunately it was not to be, as the Galaxy eventually came back to win 2-1.
I was so proud of the performance in our first playoff game and it just reinforced what I already knew: we belonged in the playoffs after competing all season long in a tough Western Conference.
Final thoughts
We have a coach in Martin Rennie who is not afraid of making big decisions. Of course not everyone will agree with every decision – you can't please everyone. And not every decision will be correct either. As a coach you make some choices that will work and some that will not. The key is that everyone learns from the process. That is why I am really excited for next year.
This team has come a long way from last year and has shown it can compete with the best teams in MLS. Now Rennie and his coaching staff have a season under their belt and are more familiar with what works in this league. They will also have a squad of players that are also more accustomed to playing in North America, with the physicality and the travel.
Of course there will be more changes, but having made the playoffs this year, expectations will again be raised. There will be highs and lows again next season, as there always will be, but I'm confident that the best is yet to come.
WATCH THE 1979 NASL NATIONAL SOCCER CONFERENCE FINAL VS. NEW YORK COSMOS (courtesy of canadianblaster09)
PART 1: http://youtu.be/Tm2WkDW7stc
PART 2: http://youtu.be/tsMbk02WhHI
PART 3: http://youtu.be/ZPO1bfdgiiM
As we look forward to playing in our first Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff game against the mighty Los Angeles Galaxy, the task at hand appears quite daunting. The Galaxy are the reigning MLS Cup champions, and they boast three of the top players in the league in Robbie Keane, Landon Donovan and of course, David Beckham.
If you are looking at this game on paper it is hard for anyone to really believe that we have any chance of going to LA and getting a result. Fortunately the game is played on the field, and not on paper. In fact, our boys can look at some playoff history that will show them they can do it.
To be the best …
It was back in 1979 when we were to face the cream of the North American Soccer League (NASL), the two-time defending Soccer Bowl champions New York Cosmos. In their team were World Cup winners Franz Beckenbauer (Germany) and Carlos Alberto (Brazil), as well as Giorgio Chinaglia (Italy) and Johan Neeskens (Netherlands) – the latter of whom led Holland to the runners-up spot in back-to-back FIFA World Cups in 1974 and 1978. Not to mention the wealth of other talented players they had on their team.
The Cosmos had finished with the best record in the NASL (24W-6L). In order to get past them, we needed not only to beat them once, but twice in a two-match home-and-home series – or in an extra mini-game should we win one match each.
We had confidence from beating them twice during the regular season, but this was the playoffs, and they had the added incentive of hosting the Soccer Bowl at their home venue – Giants Stadium.
Up against the odds
I have to say in looking at both teams' rosters, our chances did not look too good. But we knew as a team that once both teams got out on the field that we were not going to be outworked by New York.
There was no doubt that there was more quality in their team, but mentally we felt that we had the edge. We were confident that we were more of a team and that we really trusted each other and could overcome anything that the Cosmos threw at us. But as they say, talk is cheap, and in the end you have to do your talking on the field.
Who wants it more?
We played the first game at home in front of a sell-out crowd (32,875) at Empire Stadium. The game was tense, hard fought, and very close. But we remained focused throughout the match and held strong. Eventually they were the first to blink and we came away with a 2-0 victory on goals by 'Wee' Willie Johnston and Trevor Whymark. The job was half done, but there was still plenty of work left to do going back to New York.
Even winning the first game did not change people's opinions; the prevailing thought was still that the vaunted Cosmos had too much firepower for us and that would show with them playing at home.
When you go into a game as an underdog it is said that you really have nothing to lose and can play freely. There is some truth to that – there was definitely more pressure on New York than us – but we had a lot to lose. We had a chance to get to the Soccer Bowl and we were not going to let this team stand in our way.
We lost the game in a shootout, which meant that we would immediately play a 30-minute mini-game. The mini-game also ended tied, meaning the contest would go to a second shootout. After going toe-to-toe for almost four hours, we eventually came out on top.
David had conquered Goliath.
Our 'Caps face a mighty challenge against the Galaxy and will have to play their best game to advance. But I know firsthand that even the most talented of teams can be beaten.
The first step is believing that you will win.
Before the season, Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie set a goal to make the MLS Cup Playoffs. That may have seemed a lofty goal for a club coming off of a last-place finish in 2011, but after a long season the 'Caps achieved that goal. Along the way the team got their first MLS road victory, set a record for the longest shutout streak to start an MLS season, and put together an impressive home record by losing only three of 17 matches at BC Place.
We will most definitely be underdogs going into next week's playoff clash versus LA Galaxy on the road, but one fact remains: this team is one of only 10 clubs left that can win MLS Cup this season.

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One of the biggest down falls to having a smaller form factor case and motherboard has always been lack of room for aftermarket cooling solutions, namely water cooling. Cooler master has released the N series brand of cases, a new line that hopes to tackle the water cooling conundrum that many small form factor users are faced with. The N series is touted as a mainstream computer case aimed at the masses, a simple, cheap solution that will house all of the gaming essentials. And as an enthusiast, it might not be your next rig, but it could very well be a candidate for your next LAN rig or for a budding gamer friend.
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To answer "thread" questions from the last post:
1. I use the large spool of serger thread mainly for quilting….NOT piecing. It won't be the end of the world if you piece with it, but it's not as trustworthy. Serger thread is finer, but also smoother than regular thread because it has to pass through so many guides on the serger. Which…to me is good for quilting..not so much for piecing. I like the thread to disappear into my quilts which brings me to:
2. Polyester vs. Cotton. I've used both…and I've been told by the quilting police MANY times to use cotton only but I still prefer polyester for quilting, and cotton for piecing. Cotton has a little bit more flexibility, and also will be more visible when you quilt with it. If you want cotton on a big spool you can find it here….that is what I use for piecing. Only because it's suitable weight for sewing machines machine and I don't trust serger thread in my bobbins. Basically it comes down to trying both of them for yourself and see what you prefer.
3. The tension of using a big spool on my machine in the thread holder was A-OK for me. But my machine also slightly adjusts the tension for me. It wasn't a problem for me but if it is for you…you can try a stand that sits behind your machine and holds the thread. There are some good tips in the comments section of the last post if you need help on that.
4. As I said above…I don't use serger thread in my bobbin. Again, its probably not the end of the world if you do…but I wouldn't.
Hope that clears up some questions and sorry to have led you astray with photos of serger thread and no explanation! I was in the middle of quilting when I took the pictures. And the quilt turned out awesome by the way. I'll show you soon, but for now I have a birthday cake to take out of the oven for my newborn baby that's turning 1!
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Location: Alberta
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Central boilers 25 year warranty is junk. My boiler only ran for a couple months and broke down. When talking to central boiler they offer no solutions. No service and a warranty on parts only is what they offer. I will never purchase from central boiler again and would encourage everyone to search other brands.
Location: Alberta
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"Terrible warranty!"
I was mislead to think central boilers 25 year warranty meant something. My boiler ran for a few months and has been broke down ever since. Central boiler will not refund or replace a product.
Location: Akron
Satisfaction Rating:
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Would have liked to have gotten my investment back from this central boiler. Since I followed all of the manufactures specifications to assure that I would have a furnace that would last long enough to get my investment back but that didn't happen. My advice to a person thing about this purchase. Do the math.
Location: Seneca Falls NY
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"2 Faulty circuit boards and BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE"
Our system was installed at the end of October 2012 by Martin's in Seneca Falls. The unit stopped working on 2 separate occasions due to bad circuit boards. They were replaced as I made payments on my new furnace. I had to get a propane fill up due to the unit not working, so I could run the inside furnace. I called Central Boiler to ask that I am compensated for the added expense that I should not have encountered if I was not sold a faulty unit. Not only did Central Boiler not call me back, but they had the dealer call and tell me I would not be compensated for anything, as the propane is not part of the warranty, and they have replaced the parts that are under warranty. I have purchased wood, making payments on a unit that did not work and I had to purchase $520.00 in propane. Thank you for increasing my cost and worrying about the customer. $16,000.00 is a lot of money to spend on a faulty unit and not to be compensated for expenses I should not have had. Martin's has been wonderful to us, but I don't feel this is an issue they should have to handle as they did not make the unit. Thank You Central Boiler for your wonderful Customer Service!!!
Location: st.francis, minnesota
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"Central boiler leaks/ customer service stinks"
I too, had a central boiler that worked for 6 seasons with no problems. (I burn 10/15 cords per season of dry seasoned oak only) Then it sprung a leak in the side wall. had it welded by cert. welder, he noted the walls were very thin. it made the rest of the season, but the start of the 6th season it started leaking from the back side. had it inspected by a couple of welders who said the walls were too thin to weld. The customer service was as others have said, rude, non helpful, accusing. Rather than pay for shipping and rebuilding or buying new, I went with another source, sold the thing for scrap and chalked up 7500.00 as a bad investment/
Location: KY
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Central Boiler ad says wi-fi ready...but after I bought the E-classic 1450 central boiler says I now need an additional 300+ dollars box and 100 dollar cable that should have been put in underground? I need a wire for a furnace advertised as wi-fi ready? Central Boiler is a joke, they are big on the sale, but after the sale forget about calling central boiler for anything, central boiler points everything back to the dealer, my dealer was great but central boiler is the worst I have ever dealt with.
Location: Connecticut
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I recently purchased the e-3200, a very sophisticated and expensive boiler. My beef is with the after-sale support at the home office. Why they even supply an 800 number is beyond me. Every single call is shuffled back to the local dealer. When I force the issue to speak to someone about tech support they don't even have staff to do this. I get someone's voice mail every time and when they call back they are not happy to help. Once again the first words from their mouth is, "have you contacted your dealer?" Today I called to ask about a replacement screw for the cleaning rod (it fell out). A ten cent item and a fifty cent stamp. They said I could buy one from the dealer. They had no interest in helping me. Let's see ... $16,000 minus 90 cents ... a killer to their margins. My guess is they have no one at the firm to even do this. I have never worked with a company in thirty years as an adult that I can remember has such poor customer commitment. Bottom line is that if I thought that they would have nothing to do with me after-sale I might have considered another company. I am very happy with the local dealer. I was a little surprised that it cost me almost $6000 to have the furnace hooked up only four feet from the house, but I'm not complaining.
Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
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"Central Boiler Melt Down"
After just a few years of usage the boiler developed a water leak inside the firebox. I called the company and was very rudely directed to my local dealer. Several people came out to view the box and it was determined to be unfixable. My options were to purchase a new boiler or send this back to the factory for a new heat exchange firebox. The company basically treated me like I was out to get them. Because I was stuck and needed a heat source a reluctantly paid the $4400 shipping and labor charges to have the unit rebuilt. To me the bottom line is the fire box walls are way too thin. The 25 year warranty is a joke. As for customer service Central Boiler is rated as anti-customer service. Less than 6 weeks after getting the unit back in operation the circulation pump died. I�m at wits end with this piece of crap. I could have heated with oil for a lot less.
Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Satisfaction Rating:
"firebox leaked within 14 months use"
Bought two new e2300 Central Boilers from local dealer. After 14 months one has a quarter size hole near top of firebox and leaks at three seams. Have 25 year warranty but company will not honor. Called company and was treated rudely and no help. Dealer hired a certified welder but could not fix all the leaks. Sent boiler to company and they will send a rebuilt one to us for $4500. I have an Amish built wood boiler built about 40 years ago and it still works with no leaks.
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This is the biggest piece of junk I have were invested my money in. I agree with others that the company is extremely rude and does not stand behind their product at all. The 25 year warranty is worthless and doesn't cover anything. I have a few friends whose have the central boiler models that are not gasification and they work great. My gasification model is junk!!!! I would never recommend them to anyone. I am contacting a lawyer to rectify the situation! Very sad!
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Revelers attending First Night Saratoga 2013 are invited to "Explore the Night," the theme of this year's New Year's Eve celebration that takes place downtown from 5 p.m. to midnight Monday.
Presented once again by Saratoga Arts, First Night Saratoga has grown over the years to become not only the largest First Night celebration in New York state, but also the largest New Year's Eve event in upstate New York, with more than 14,000 revelers converging upon the Spa City for a fun, family-oriented, alcohol-free celebration.
"First Night is a celebration of the arts and since we are a regional arts center, our mission statement is to make the arts accessible to all," said Jackie Marchand, First Night coordinator. "And we do that in a big way on First Night by presenting the public with a wide variety of diverse artistic acts and employing more than 300 artists that night."
Marchand said that all proceeds from First Night go to Saratoga Arts for grants and art classes for children. "We want to make the arts accessible to all, so the event really cycles around to help nourish and sustain a vibrant arts community in Saratoga Springs."
More than 25 performance locations featuring over 200 performances will transform the city into a showcase of music, dance and visual arts. "We'll have all sorts of events, from live music and films to kids' shows and comedy," she said. "Genres include rock, blues, bluegrass, opera, choral groups and dance."
Marchand said that First Night has long been known as a pedestrian-friendly event, with most performances taking place on Broadway and its immediate side streets. "We like to use a lot of the city's historic buildings for performances; for example, the post offices and churches," she said. "People get to see the city in a different context. It's really great fun."
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Marchand said that this year, Saratoga Arts is partnering with longtime First Night supporter GE to make possible for the first time a GE Kids In-Free event. "Because of GE's generosity, it's now affordable to bring the whole family," she said. Continued...
Marchand said that in keeping with the theme of "Explore the Night," a First Night treasure map will be given to kids leading them to various kid-friendly venues throughout the event. All children who turn in their completed treasure map will be entered into a drawing for a prize. "Another great draw for kids this year are the antics of Buccaneer Bindlestiff's Swashbuckling Cirkus at Lake Avenue School," she said.
Other highlights include seven of the best up-and-coming young bands in the area performing on one stage in a mini-music festival called First Fest, taking place in Meeting Room One of the Saratoga City Center and sponsored by WEXT 97.7.
In addition to midnight fireworks, revelers will be invited to "Explore the Light" in a series of spectacular laser light shows by the award-winning DayStar Lasers International and music hosted by Star 101.3. "It's going to be an amazing, state-of-the-art, high-tech experience at the Saratoga Springs City Center Main Hall," Marchand said.
Admission to all performances is via a First Night button ($15 for adults; children 12 and younger are admitted free), which are available at Saratoga Arts, the Saratoga Springs branches of the YMCA, Price Choppers in the extended Capital-Saratoga region, Stewart's Shops in Saratoga County, Adirondack Trust banks, and Crafter's Gallery at 427 Broadway. In addition, buttons may be purchased online and picked up at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, prior to the event or the evening of the event. Marchand said buttons may sell out, so early purchase is advised.
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Location: Weidman, MI
Satisfaction Rating:
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Have no complaints about the Intertherm 90.0 afue gas furnace in our manufactured home. We purchased the home new 8 years ago and never had any problems with the operation of the furnace. The Intertherm gas furnace has so far been very dependable and heats our home at a very reasonable cost. When it comes time to replace this furnace I would definitely give consideration to buy the same brand.
Location: Fairview Heights, IL
Satisfaction Rating:
"I just want it fixed!"
My Intertherm furnace was installed about 12 years ago. Since then it has failed 3 to 5 times each heating season. It's always the same problem, limit switches. Usually the problem can be resolved by pressing the button on the limit switch. But the limit switches quickly fail, and have to be replaced. My dealer failed to provide me with spare switches as I requested. We have spent thousands of $$ on service calls and dealer- suggested solutions, including a thorough cleaning, and upgrade of the exhaust system. I wrote to Intertherm, but did not get a response. I will never by an Intertherm product, or any other product from the dealer who sold it to me again.
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Satisfaction Rating:
"Frustrated Beyond Belief"
Intertherm Furnace is 6 yrs old. I have spent hundreds of dollars on repairs & servicing several times each winter. Always the limit switches. This should not need to be replaced several times each heating season. I bought furnace because it was supposed to me more efficient. What a joke! My bills are higher than ever since we have to keep space heaters running throughout the house 24/7. Pretty sad when you wake up in the morning and you can see your breath. Will never purchase another Intertherm product and have nothing good to say about company that installed it.
Location: Youngsville, Pa
Satisfaction Rating:
"Nordyne Intertherm M7RL furnace"
Just had this furnace installed about a week ago. I'm not impressed. When the blower comes on, it's too loud. Supposed to be adjustable, but haven't heard back from installer. I turn it down at night, and in the morning it takes forever to warm up. Only warms up a few degrees, shuts down and starts back up. Took me 1 1/2 hours one morning to get it up to 70.
Location: Fairview Heights, IL
Satisfaction Rating:
"I just want it fixed"
My Intertherm furnace was installed about 12 years ago. Since then it has failed 3 to 5 times each heating season. It's always the same problem, limit switches. Usually the problem can be resolved by pressing the button on the limit switch. But the limit switches quickly fail, and have to be replaced. My dealer failed to provide me with spare switches as I requested. We have spent thousands of $$ on service calls and dealer- suggested solutions, including a thorough cleaning, and upgrade of the exhaust system. I wrote to Intertherm, but did not get a response. I will never by an Intertherm product, or any other product from the dealer who sold it to me again.
Location: Houston, Texas
Satisfaction Rating:
"Intertherm's Customer Service"
I have had an Interthem electric furnace model feh015ha in my home for more than 20 years. The furnace has provided excellent service and would have continued to provide excellent service had an electrical power surge not damaged the unit. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for Intertherm's customer service. It is less than pathetic. After the power surge I had to replace my furnace. Intertherm's customer service told me the exact model replacement is a model e2eb015ha. Intertherm lied! The e2eb015ha is not an exact replacement for the feh015ha. Intertherm has made changes in the outer metal box and location of wire connections inside the unit which made a direct switch out impossible. In addition to the installer I have also had to hire an electrician to make the appropriate changes in the wiring to enable connection to the new furnace. Exact model replacement ...not so! Intertherm's customer service provided no suggestion as to how to make the transition. In addition, Intertherm (aka Nordyne) does not allow consumers to talk to their technical personnel. If you buy an Intertherm/ Nordyne product and have a problem you are on your own to figure out the solution. I cannot speak badly enough about Intertherm's pathetic customer service.
Location: Mantua, Oh
Years owned: 2
Satisfaction Rating:
"Not a Happy Camper!"
I needed a new furnace in December of 2009. The company I used at the time replaced the old one with the same brand Intertherm M1MB-090*. I live in a mobile home, which only leaves me w/ a couple of choices. Ever since it was installed I have said it did not heat as well as the old one. They checked the air flow & temperature & said it was up to par. It still does not heat as well no matter what they say. Now the bearings in the draft inducer motor are "Defective", that's what the repair man wrote. They said it would be $455 to fix. The part is defective for crying out loud. The furnace only has a 1 year warranty. I think this crap about having to buy extended warranties is for the birds. Make a good product, stand behind it, & quit gouging the little people!!!
Location: McMillan, MI
Years owned: 5
Satisfaction Rating:
"Consider another brand"
We had a INTERTHERM propane 90% installed in our house in northern Michigan. The efficiency has not been near as good as our old 80%. It may not be designed for the north country since we have colder temperature in the winter. In addition to this we have had to have service done on it every year since we owned it. The relay switch consistently goes out every other year.
Satisfaction Rating:
"My Long Lasting Furnace"
This Intertherm furnace is the best furnace I have ever had. I have owned this furnace for 14 years now and it is still working just as well as the day we got it. We have not had any problems whatsoever out of it. I would defintely buy this brand furnace again. I have already recommended it to several people beause I cannot believe how long it is lasting. If anyone that reads this is looking for a dependable furnace then you should go with an Intertherm furnace. It is definitely worth every penny that you pay for it.
Satisfaction Rating:
"Outdated and inefficient."
I have owned my furnace for eleven years now. It is an eighty percent propane furnace that has an output of forty-five thousand BTU's. I like it for the warmer heat that I feel when it comes on and for when the power is out, my small generator will run it with no problem as it uses gas for the source. I do not like the cost of feeding this furnace propane with the rising cost of fuel. I say it is outdated and inefficient in my title because there are newer and better gas furnace products on the market that can save me a larger chunk of change both in heating my home and in operating cost. I am neutral in my standing on it as I have only had to replace the thermocouple since owning it which makes it reliable but, I feel it does not adequately heat my home and is costly to use. I may buy and recommend the same brand only if I could get a ninety percent furnace instead by that manufacturer.
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Occupy LA has been consistently transparent with City Hall on all matters. Our OccupyLA City Liaisons actively and freely communicate with City representatives.
Oakland mayor Quan revealed that the timing of the evictions of Occupiers in Portland, Oakland and New York City were no coincidence. She confirmed that she participated in a conference call with mayors from 18 other cities prior to the crackdown on Occupy Oakland. This seems to indicate a nationwide effort is underway to close all Occupations. We therefore presume the mayor and city council are coordinating planning to ask us to leave. Nevertheless, we urge the LA City Council and LAPD to stand by their resolution of support passed by the Los Angeles City Council on October 5th.
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Severinsen lights up Christmas in MSO seasonal concert
Nothing ushers in the holiday season quite like Doc Severinsen and 200-or-so instrumentalists and singers raising the roof of Uihlein Hall with seasonal music.
Severinsen, who retired from the Milwaukee Symphony Pops principal pops conductor post in 2007, returned to the MSO podium on Friday with trumpet and flugelhorn in hand. He led a high-energy, festive program of holiday music that meshed classical music with pop, jazz and traditional carols.
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New director, Scrooge give Milwaukee Rep's 'Christmas Carol" a true spirit
In its just-released December issue, American Theatre magazine suggests that, for all its popularity in theaters throughout the country, "A Christmas Carol" may be getting tired.
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Germany-based Draeger Medical Systems Leases 128,400 SF in Andover21 Sep, 2005, Boston, MACushman & Wakefield Represents Medical Equipment Manufacturer in Office Lease Cushman & Wakefield has completed the lease of 128,400 square feet of office space at 6 Tech Drive in Andover, MA on behalf of the tenant, Draeger Medical Systems. Previously located in Danvers, MA, Draeger has leased the entire two-story office building. "As Draeger continues to expand in the Northeast, we wanted to find a location suitable to our employees and clients," said Marcus Aben, CEO of Draeger Medical Systems. "The Andover Tech Center, with its numerous amenities and easy access, was an ideal location for our new office." Headquartered in Germany, Draeger Medical Systems is the world's leading manufacturers of medical equipment. The Company offers products, services and integrated CareArea Solutions throughout the patient care process - from Emergency Care, Perioperative Care to Critical Care, Perinatal Care and Home Care. 6 Tech Drive, part of the Andover Tech Center, is a 128,400-square foot office located in a 66-acre park with an estimated total development potential of 750,000 square feet. The building is easily accessible by Interstates 495 and 93. There is a cafeteria located on-site and area amenities include a day care, golf course, restaurants and retail. Jim Thomson, Rich Ruggiero and Torin Taylor with Cushman & Wakefield represented Draeger Medical System, while Brian Hines and Mark Mulvey of Trammell Crow represented the landlord, CrossHarbor Capital. ### Cushman & Wakefield is the world's largest privately held real estate services firm. Founded in 1917, the firm has 175 offices in 50 countries around the globe, and 11,000+ talented professionals. Cushman & Wakefield delivers integrated solutions by actively advising, implementing and managing on behalf of landlords, tenants, and investors through every stage of the real estate process. These solutions include helping clients to buy, sell, finance, lease, and manage assets. C&W also provides valuation advice, strategic planning and research, portfolio analysis, and site selection and space location assistance, among many other advisory services. For the New England area, Cushman & Wakefield maintains offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Hartford, Connecticut; and Manchester, New Hampshire. To find out more about Cushman & Wakefield, please call 617.330.6966. ###


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11-5A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Rowlett, Sachse pick up first victories of the season
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Published: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:18 PM CST
Rowlett and Sachse each walked away winners for the first time of the young season on Tuesday.
The Eagles overcame a midgame slump to hold off Mesquite in a 59-48 victory.
Rowlett took a 34-28 lead into halftime but scored only five points in the third quarter. Still, despite the Skeeters creeping closer, the Eagles still led and then got the offense back on track with 20 points in the fourth quarter to pull away.
Taylee Alexander scored 16 points, Dominique Oliver had 15 points and Harlie Greer chipped in with 13.
Rowlett had opened the season with a 62-41 loss to Plano.
The Eagles will compete in the Lady Jaguar Tournament on Thursday through Saturday and then play on the road at McKinney Boyd on Tuesday.
Sachse got off to a strong start and then held on late en route to a 49-43 victory over Berkner on Tuesday to even its record at 1-1.
The Mustangs were red-hot coming out of the gates, racing to a 27-9 lead after the first quarter. That lead swelled to 22 points by halftime, but the Rams did not go quietly. They outscored Sachse 18-7 in the final eight minutes, but the comeback effort fell short.
Monica Dorsey scored 14 points, while Cynthia Matthews chipped in with seven.
The Mustangs are scheduled to compete in the Allen Lady Eagle Hoopfest starting on Thursday before returning home to host Frisco Centennial on Friday.
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