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My Children want to sleep on them. I was visiting a friend over the summer and after walking on these mats, I finally looked at the label. Frontgate. Awesome. Once home, I immediately ordered a set for each bathroom. They are so soft and absorbent. My youngest son rolled around on one and asked for a bed like that. Really. What more can you ask for? I highly recommend them. September 3, 2014
Great choice Love the Belize Memory Foam Rugs. Best bathroom rugs I have purchased. They look fantastic. Feet sink right into them and water dries out pretty quickly. Wish they made the contour rug. August 21, 2014
Beautiful and plush oval rug... I highly recommend this rug. I purchased two rugs, one blue and the other cranberry. The blue color is beautiful but the cranberry color I didn't like...it looked like it needed washing. I returned it. August 10, 2014
super soft These rugs are soft and cushy, thickest ones I've used. Easy to wash and dry. Love them!!!! August 9, 2014
SOFT AND BEAUTIFUL BETTER THAN I EXPECTED..SOFT. MAKES A SHOWER WORTH DOING August 9, 2014
love it this rug looks great and is so soft. I love it. ordered different color for another bathroom. July 16, 2014
Love this Rug! I wish I had a bigger bathroom so I could have gotten the larger size...that's how much I love this rug. The rose shade goes perfectly in my bath and it is so plush and soft. Extremely pleased. July 10, 2014
Perfect! After renovating the master bath, I had looked for a new mat that would fit the space between the tub & sinks - - to no avail! - So I came home & typed in exactly what I was looking for & this mat popped up. Perfect dimensions! I ordered the ivory - - it arrived with lightening speed & I am so pleased. Hubby loved it so much that he asked for one by his side of the bed. So I went back & ordered two more in the bronze. June 29, 2014
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I have been looking for a white oval memory foam rug to use in my kitchen, at the kitchen sink. would this "bath" rug be ok to use there?
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The case is based on the fact that achievements attained by the Assassins are comparable or superior to their colleagues already in the Observer Hall of Fame.
The Assassins were superior workers, worked on top and drew money in multiple territories, and had longevity. Members of the Hall of Fame should be at the top of their craft in at least one key area. In Joe Hamilton, you had one of the best interviews in the history of the business.
These credentials should be good enough. Yet, there is one more intangible to consider. Based on my understanding of the rules, Mr. Hamilton's career after the retirement of Tom Renesto is not be considered. I maintain it should indeed be considered and recognized as further qualifications for the Assassins.
Mr. Hamilton continued to achieve many of the same things that made the Assassins
Hall of Fame worthy. He wrestled at a high level for at least another dozen years, mostly on top, in multiple territories. Mr. Hamilton also played a role in several major angles over the years. He was in the ring for the classic Ole turn on Dusty. After reading the excellent piece on the history of wrestling on Thanksgiving, I'm reminded Mr. Hamilton participated in the first Starcade and other important Thanksgiving cards. Mr. Hamilton was a key opponent during the initial stages of the Dusty turn and helped it gain momentum.
You ask anybody who watched Championship Wrestling from Florida in the 70s and 80s and they will tell you Mr. Hamilton is a Hall of Famer. They will cite the unforgettable El Santo angle which popped the territory, his attack of Buddy Colt during the Dusty turn that made him truly hated and who can forget his believable interviews filled with believable sincerity of pure disgust for Dusty Rhodes.
Finally, although I'm a fan and supporter of the Midnight Express, I maintain the Assassins resume is even better or, at worst, comparable based on all the qualifications of a viable Hall of Fame candidate. We can debate that subject in more depth another day.
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Glenvar sports 18 returning starters from a 5-5 team that made the playoffs a year ago. And the quarterback for coach Kevin Clifford is senior Levi Mullins. He was one of the most prolific offensive threats in the area a year ago. The Highlanders return the bulk of their offensive and defensive lines and the success of those lines will hold the key to Glenvar's season. Glenvar finished 5-5 a year ago and qualified for the playoffs before losing to Wilson Memorial in the first round. This year they look like contenders in the always rough and tumble Three Rivers District which includes powers like Giles and Radford and Floyd. Glenvar will scrimmage Alleghany on Friday before opening with Galax on August 30th.
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 497 reviewers.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Hrachi President Our room was wonderful until the morning when we wanted to take a shower. The shower was broken and no one was available to fix it until after 7:30 am. We had an early morning flight back to the states so this was totally unacceptable. We were impressed with the hotel until the shower and it totally changed are experience. May 24, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by GSK2012 Need to recognize Status I had to ask for an ugrade to suite. Being a platnium this is something that should have been recognized by the hotel staff. I knew that suites were available as I looked at their website and they were selling many rooms of such type. So I dont think it is my responsibility to remind them about the terms of SPG program. June 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by dbw13 Wonderful all around hotel! This is a beautifully appointed, modern hotel in the heart of Barcelona. It's a quiet, comfortable oasis with it's entrance just off La Rambla. It's within easy walking distance to the Metro and La Plaza de Catalunya. The rooms were very comfortable and clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast at the hotel was a bit expensive but we thought it worth it - the food was delicious (local and very fresh), the variety was great (and even included champagne)! We have stayed at other Starwood Properties during our short time as SPG Gold Members and now realize that this hotel is a model of SPG Recognition. We were offered the standard benefit that we've become accustomed to at checkin (free drink or free wi-fi) but were really impressed with little extra touches that we have not experienced at other properties (an entire floor dedicated to Members, fruit, newspapers and magazines, water, etc.). This hotel has set the bar for us and we hope to stay again. July 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by LetsGoOnAnAdventure Great Location The location was perfect for exploring the many sites of Barcelona. It is conveniently located on La Rambla (one of the main and iconic thoroughfares of Barcelona) and walking distance from many museums and sites. Additionally, it's smack dab between two Metro stations for convenient travel to anything further away. August 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MR407 Best Hotel in Barcelona Working in the hotel industry I have very high standards. I have stayed in Barcelona in different hotels throughout the years, and Le Meridien has surpassed all expectations and more. Location, service, and overall experience. The staff is was excellent, and the only regret I have is not staying there before. August 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by han123 Fantastic Hotel Our family of 5 just stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. We had 2 connecting rooms. The location is outstanding and the rooms were fantastic. The service was first class. In particular, Salvador at the front desk went out of his way to make our stay memorable. We would highly recommend this hotel. August 9, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pegasus Fantastic location This was a very comfortable and secure feeling hotel in a great location with delightful staff and a very good restaurant using local produce, but we found the music in the public areas, especially in the lifts, too loud. We would happily stay at Le Meridien again. January 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by RGallagher Only location to experience Barcelona First time in Barcelona and could not have been more pleased with the location and staff. Next time we visit Barcelona this is the only hotel to stay at. However, I was very disappointed in the attached restaurant for breakfast...service was slow and the tables and floor were not clean. July 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by JulesEr Great Location, Beautiful Hotel This hotel is in the perfect location just off Las Ramblas; walking distance to everything! The staff was very nice and really took care of us on our Honeymoon. Would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Barcelona. We loved it and would definitely stay here again. June 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Erika This hotel exceeded our expectations! My husband and I spent 3 nights in Barcelona and were so pleased with the hotel. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and lovely! We would recommend this hotel to anyone and will certainly return if we find ourselves in Barcelona again! June 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by andyman1970 Excellent option right on Las Ramblas If you want to see all of Barcelona from a centralized location, this is your hotel. Service is top notch, and kudos to Marius who ensured a quick (and early) check-in as well as some fantastic recommendations for meals. Looking forward to my next stay here. September 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by fam1102 My Stay in Barcelona at the Le Meridien There are some hotels in the Starwood Collection that rise above the expected and some that just don't make it my opinion. This was one of the great ones. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Barcelona, the hotel did so much to make the stay pleasant and memorable. July 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Joeg30 My Stay The STAFF at your hotel was SUPERB!!!! You helped us get around Barcelona and VERY pleasant doing so. It was the BEST stay I've ever had at a hotel. I recommend everyone to stay here. I must say THANK YOU for everything!!! You made Barcelona a special moment. August 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by mborzillo Great location and service I had a great experience at this hotel. It was very busy when I checked in, but the staff was quick at getting me into my room. They also sent a hand written note and a bottle of champagne to my friend's room for his birthday without any of us asking. August 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by AlexaS Great , central location Le Meridien Barcelona, was a home away from home for our extended stay in Barcelona. Hotel staff were always welcoming and eager to help, in particular Salvador who ensured we had a memorable stay. January 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by NicolasRO Great hotel in the prefect location This is an example of a hotel that will always meet your expectations: friendly and profession staff, great and clean facilities, the perfect shower & bed , and a great location. Within 5-10 minutes walking distance to the top places to visit. September 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by hectorp Stylish hotel and great service I just wanna say that I liked almost everything in Le Meridien Barcelona - from stylish rooms to hotel service. But ask for a room with a view. I stayed in a great room but with a view to a large wall being under construction or so. September 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Vac2013 This hotel met all our needs and more! This hotel met all our needs and more. The hotel was located convenient to our needs,we wanted to be able to walk around the city, limiting cab rides as there were 7 adults. The hotel was very clean and the staff was exceptional. June 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by GlobeTrotter786 GlobeTrotter786 Lover our stay here! Got upgraded to an excellent room with lavish bathrooms and a great view. Great location right on La Rambla and great breakfast too. Highly recommended. January 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheTravelGenie A Beautiful Hotel in a Beautiful City Well appointed rooms and excellent service compliment the adjacency to great restaurants, shopping, art and architecture. The most famous street in Barcelona "La Rambla" is mere steps from the front door. June 12, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nikita Best location in Barcelona No gym, no pool, no SPG lounge, not the best beds,troubles with wi-fi, couldn't split 500 euros at reception. 500 pts, upgrade and free Internet only for platinums BUT great location, very good bathrooms. December 11, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by BSN4060 Good location Your hotel is very comfortable and close to the many attractions in Barcelona. The room and bath were very comfortable and clean and the staff was most courteous. The concierges were most helpful. September 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bill4bkn Holiday stay Wonderful accommodations and staff. The only problem was the noise from the ramble in the middle of the night. We wanted to face the ramble but didn't realize the loud partying throughout the evening May 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Manju Great Location Satyed here 4 nights in May 2013 and would recommened hotel for central location and the staff in all areas were very helpful. The hotel was secure and food good & plentyful for buffet breakfast. May 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nourib1 Location Le Merdien Barcelona is very centrally located in the heart of town, within walking distance to most attractions; Old Port, New Port, Tourist Attractions....etc January 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by David6205 This hotel is very welcoming and comfortable Hotel shows quiet class. Not showy but very helpful staff. Only issue was internet connection at the 24-hour restart, but all turned out well, and staff tried very hard to solve the issue. May 8, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by DoctorScott Great Pick The le Meridien in Barcalona is a great hotel in a great city with a great localtion. Salvador at the front desk went above and beyond to help us have a perfect stay. I hope to go back. September 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JP32 Fabulous hotel in the heart of the action! Right on the busy Las Ramblas tourist area with many beautiful sites within a short walk. Take time to get off the main path and explore the cafes, courtyards and hidden gems of Spain. June 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by kaptanmurat Great Place At the heart la lambla, close to entartainment and public transformation. great breakfast, nice staff and clean rooms. January 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Whiteshark1 Excellent Excellent hotel well located on the Ramblas,though very quiet. Staff friendly and professional.rooms very spacious ,comfortable and clean. Very nice beds and very nice bathroom. August 11, 2012


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- Frame: All new Stumpjumper FSR M5 manipulated alloy frame
- Rear Shock: Specialized AFR Shock
- Fork: Rock Shox Reba SL 29, 100mm of travel
- Stem: Specialized adjustable rise
- Handlebars: Specialized OS flat bar
- Chain: SRAM PC-971
- Crankset: Shimano M762 XT custom
- Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty custom
- Saddle: Specialized XC MTB
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Date Reviewed: September 29, 2010
Strengths: The bike is incredible. I would never go back to a 26, the thing moves over terrain like no other. If you like tubeless the bike comes with tires and rim strips ready and its a quick change. The 2x10 gears gives you such a wide range of gearing and it makes you pedal! If your interested in a 29 full suspension go with this or the new Giant Anthem 29er
Weaknesses: The handling is a little different going to a 29er from a 26. But it takes a little to get use to from every new bike.
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Purchased At: Westwood Cycle
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2010
Strengths: Enormously fun to ride. Improved my riding by light years over my old 1985 Cannondale m500. Much more stable, carving turns better, better descender, climbing better. After 3 months, I am just beginning to find how good I can be.
Weaknesses: I have not ridden enough other bikes to compare. I did ride a Pivot 429 at Moab this spring. This bike feels comparable to that highly rated bike. I do wonder what a 15 or 20 mm axle would do to the steering, and if I am good enough to notice the difference.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $2400.00
Purchased At: The Bike Shed, Kearn
Similar Products Used: 2010 Pivot 429
My son has a 2009 Rockhopper 29 HT, and I like my bike longer cockpit. I am 6' 200lbs. Long waisted. I need the extra length. I am riding a large.
Bike Setup: Switched out the stock handlebar for a Specialized Enduro bar cut down to 27". I like the extra leverage. After reading the reviews, I deciding which pedal I am going to put on. Currently using my old XT pedals with clips. Very old school.
Date Reviewed: January 21, 2010
Strengths: The amazing confidence it gives you. The smooth ride. The speed.
Weaknesses: some balance issues when momentum is very slow or even at a stop.
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Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid: $3500.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Habitat
Similar Products Used: Loads of Giants throughout the years and a Gary Fisher 29er.
Bike Setup: Mostly stock, New peddal (through out the stock ones asap) and an sworks carbin handdle bar, grips.
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2009
Strengths: Responsive suspension, rolled smoothly over rough terrain
Weaknesses: A bit heavy
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The x.9 RD and shifters were crisp and accurate. The shop had set the fork and shock air pressures for me and the settings were spot on, soaking up every bit of harshness from the Miami park trails, scattered with coral gravel and roots.
I haven't ridden other 29" FS bikes and it really made me want to ride it again over different terrain or on a longer ride to see how it compared.
I thought the overall weight was a bit portly as compared to the other FSR Demo Bikes. Even the 26" Enduro weighs a few pounds less.
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Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At: Big Wheel, Miami
Bike Setup: SRAM x.9, Fox Shox RP23, Reba fork
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2009
Strengths: Light weight, good components, quality
Weaknesses: front derailure
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Price Paid: $2500.00
Purchased At: Oxford Cycles,
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2009
Strengths: Brain shock, shifters, light weight for full suspension bike.
Weaknesses: Stock XC flat bar too short (600mm)
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $2650.00
Purchased At: Kinetic Cycles, Elk
Similar Products Used: '08 Stumpjumper HT 29, FSR XC (26)
Bike Setup: Stock except for bar (Demo 680mm mid-rise) and pedals (Shimano M520)
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2009
Strengths: I love the xo derailer kills shimano,Love tubeless first bike I went tubeless,The brain works, wonder why the went with out on the brain in 09 thats why I got a 08.I also love crank bros pedals I have used xtr and cranks work better, so far the reba fork works great.The 29er feels like a train on the trail the front tire is so controlable it feels like a train I am tall 6'3" so the xl 29er feels perfect I had the 08 stumpy expert and decided to try the 29er and they said they were not puting the brain on the 09 so my local bike shop said they could get a 08 for $2400 so I said lets do it
Weaknesses: so far nonthing
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $2500.00
Purchased At: uc cyclery
Similar Products Used: stumpy fsr expert,enduro sl to much travel for the climb,enduro sx to heavy
Bike Setup: stock except for tubeless
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2009
Strengths: Comfort for 265lb rider. Lateral rigidity. Brain works!! Rolls over rough terrain that used to slow me down. Lower center of gravity gives the feeling of being "IN" the bike instead of "ON" I like that! I am an expert rider but 43-yo. this bike lets me ride in a more comfortable style which means I can stay out longer with less fatigue. Very forgiving for mistakes in my line.
The frame is another quality Specialized product, very stiff. The REBA works well. The best feature is that it climbs like a hard-tail and drops like an all mountain. The Ultimate brakes work so much better than my on ones they almost threw me off the bike. Now that they are worn in they are very crisp and reliable. The wheel set has stayed true after taking some serious pounding in the last 5 weeks. First time using AVID SO's and I am impressed. I was an XTR guy for years but this de-railer is very crisp and accurate. It does well when shifting under the torque of my weight and strength. ( Know, I know, I'm not supposed to do that!)
Weaknesses: Seat clamp broke day three. Pedals are shredded. I like the concept of the smarty's but they are not durable. My LBS says they will replace...May need to put my old shimano's back on. Grips are toast. handle bars are too wide. (The only hard spill I have taken was trying to squeeze through two trees!)
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My plan: replace pedals, Get Oury grips, cut the bars by 1 1/2 inches and ride the hell out of this bike.
My weight, style, age and ability all weigh in here. This bike fits me perfectly for the kind of XC riding I do.
Only reason I gave 4 chillis for value is for the pedals. If I didn't own a good pair of old pedals I would have to buy new ones.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $2499.00
Purchased At: AJ'S Bike and Boards
Similar Products Used: 1992 Rockhopper, 1999 FSR XC pro
Bike Setup: Stock from LBS. All pressures set to Specialized specs. Only thing I added was bar Ends and they have been with me for 18 years!
Date Reviewed: March 3, 2009
Strengths: everything. Really impressed by SRAM components. The brain and REBA fork work great
Weaknesses: none so far. Replaced the Candy pedals by Shimano XT right away
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $3000.00
Purchased At: Liberty bicycles
Bike Setup: Stock with XT pedals
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2009
Strengths: FSR linkage, SRAM drivetrain (save for XT crankset), Avid brakes, Brain shock
Weaknesses: Heavy. I'm 175 lbs and haven't had too much problem
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Price Paid: $2500.00
Similar Products Used: raced S-Works Epic for 4yrs, old FSR Stumpjumper before that
Bike Setup: Stock, plan on swapping out wheels and tires.
Date Reviewed: December 10, 2008
Strengths: Climbs very well, smooths out the rock gardens, get's up and over more than my 26, once up to speed carries the speed, fast.
Weaknesses: Not fond of the Rockshox Rebba SL, only one one h20 bottle cage capablility, need to plan for a bit slower acceleration on approaches.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $3800.00
Similar Products Used: S-works Epic 06, Epic comp 03, Stumpjumper FSR xc pro 02
Bike Setup: out of the box specialized recomended set up, rock shox recomended setup
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2008
Strengths: As a big rider (6'7" 230 lbs) a 29er is a better fit for me. Specialized was an easy sell when they introduced a XXL frame. The bike climbs great. The SRAM X-0/X-9 set-up has been a pleasant surprise.
Weaknesses: S-Works The Captain Tires. These Tires are very light weight but not at all durable. I have had to replace both tires due to sidewall damage.
Seat Clamp - Light weight quick release clamp stripped out easily. It's a XXL Frame - the size of the rider should have been considered.
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid: $3485.00
Purchased At: Cycle World
Similar Products Used: Specialized Epic Comp
Bike Setup: Stock except for a Giant non quick release seat clamp and WTB ExiWolf tires.
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2008
Strengths: Fits taller rider well (6'4"), comfortable for long rides, good fork and shock (the Brain seems to do it's thing pretty well), climbs well, very stable cornering and downhills and great rolling momentum. The Captain tires seem pretty decent for the dry/rooty/rocky conditions around here.
Weaknesses: Stock (Crank Bros. Smarty) pedals seem kind of cheap - creaking 10 minutes into the 1st ride and felt loose on their axle at the end of the ride. Put my old shimano's on after a week.
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The Brain seems to do it's thing quite well, I have it about 1/4 turn off of full firm but haven;t really played with it that much.
Reba fork feels solid and damp. Stock tires (Specialized The Captain) have great grip. SRAM stuff works great, no complaints, as do the Avid discs. Definitely noticed the increase in rolling momentum in a 24 hour race on rolling parts of the trail, i'd coast much farther on hills and flats than ever before.
All in all, sold on the 29er concept for my size (6'4" , 195 lbs) and really impressed with the overall feel of the bike.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $3300.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Cafe
Similar Products Used: First 29er.
Specialized 2001 Enduro Sport
Bike Setup: stock
Fork and shock pressure set according to Specialized website info.
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2008
Strengths: Awesome strong bike, comfy ride.
Weaknesses: haven't seen any yet.
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $2200.00
Purchased At: Most parts LBS, fram
Similar Products Used: Gary fisher rig S/S
Bike Setup: Duc32 Forks with front hub, Hope II brakes, rear hub Hope II pro with WTB dual duty rims, bontrager cranks, diety bars, CK headset, 1x9 SRAM Rear cassette, shifters.
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2008
Strengths: Comfort. Climbing Ability. Downhill Speed
Weaknesses: none so far
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This Specialized 29er is, in my opinion, the best of the bunch. The geometry is set for an upright postion, but you sit "in" the bike, rather than on top of it. You feel a low center of gravity, and amazing stability. The "Brain" shock is amazing. Set it to a mid setting, and have it lock out as a hardtail on climbs, the absorb all the hits on the downhill.
I can see that the bike is a little slower on a sprint than my other traditional-setup cc bikes, but because it is so forgiving to ride, you have more energy overall. An an average rider will probably improve his times. (mine did)
I can also see where a very light rider would feel the slight increase in extra weight. For the rest of us (i'm about 185lbs), if you need to shave the extra 2 pounds, skip tomorrows pasta
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $4100.00
Similar Products Used: Ibis Silk Ti, Fat City Yo Eddy, Cannodale Scalpel
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An Open Letter To Foot And Ankle Orthopedic Surgeons
- Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS
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Dear Fellow Foot and Ankle Specialist,
I am writing this letter to your group to bring to light a worsening problem between our two groups that is being perpetuated by a handful of members from your group. We are never going to agree on which group is best qualified to take care of foot and ankle pathologies. In reality, though, there is more than enough work for all of us to be very busy. We should try to concentrate on what we have in common: the medical and surgical management of the foot and ankle, and our dedication to healing those placed in our care.
The problem is that some members of your group are instigating unsubstantiated and unfounded lawsuits against members of our group. This is driving up our malpractice premiums and running podiatrists out of practice, solely for financial gain on the part of those instigating the claims and out of pure spite and bigotry. The latter is the most egregious offense of them all. I know there are many more of your group who provide balanced, fair evaluation of individual cases but there are a few bad apples in your group.
I am asking you to police your group. Otherwise, we will see an escalating war that neither group will win. The only winners will be the lawyers and the insurance companies. Do we really need to help these two anymore? Do they not make enough money already?
I do not know how many more of us there are compared to your group but my guess is it is substantial. My colleagues and I are tired of getting punched in the face by these members of your group who insist that every complication that one of our patients have or do not have is malpractice.
We are going to have to start fighting back. I am suggesting to my colleagues that they start compiling a list of those in their area who are in your group. Then when one of your patients presents to one of our offices, we are going to punch back and make it hurt. I am suggesting to my colleagues that they serve as expert witnesses against those who are unethical towards us. Unlike the cowards from your group in my own personal experiences, we will face your lawyers head-on in depositions and court. We will see the process through until this nonsense stops.
When an injustice occurs, ideally the two parties can sit down and discuss the circumstances. When one group is persecuted unfairly, there comes a time for that group to stand and fight. I am not sure there is ever a winner in any fight like this if both sides do not find common ground and establish fair and equitable means to resolve the conflict. I would ask those of you with a sense of the "Golden Rule" to start policing those unethical, immoral clinicians in your group.
For my colleagues, if you find yourself victim to this type of attack from a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon in your area and need someone to provide some assistance, I am willing to help in any way I can. If you need someone to review your case, act as an expert on your behalf or just provide another point of view, e-mail me at email@example.com .
This is an ongoing problem with certain orthopedic surgeons. Generally, it is interesting that those orthopedists least respected by their own colleagues create so much of the chaos.
When I have the dissatisfied patient from them, I do as they do. I refer to the surgery as "failed orthopedic foot surgery" just as they refer to "failed podiatry surgery" in their notes. I refer to them as "an orthopedic doctor" just as they refer to us in their notes as "a podiatrist." I detail the transgressions and negligence in detail. I have testified against these people on multiple occasions.
It is interesting that you are only now reacting to a problem which has been longstanding and ongoing. Unlike the orthopedic doctor, however, my concern for patient well-being prevents me from mutilating the patient with additional surgery and blaming "the podiatrist" for the poor outcome.Reply to this comment »
I agree this a huge problem but I must caution those who think we can fight back by promoting the same tactics. The legal system is neither cheap nor fair toward us.
Just maybe if we spent a little more time working together and standing up for one another, then we would eliminate the need for referrals outside our community. Just like the foot and ankle ortho community, they are just as unfriendly to us as they are to themselves. They have just as much rivalries as we do. Promoting such behavior as Dr. DeHeer suggests will only band them together and encourage their colleagues to join in on the fight.
For those of us who have good relationships with orthopedists, the key to keeping the relationship civil is too simply have open lines of communication, occasionally stroke their ego and thank them for their advice whether you needed it or not. And when they have a poor outcome, you send the patient back to them. Stay professional. Don't bash them in the records. We all have poor outcomes, we all do things that someone else may question, and far too often, surgeons of both professions jump too fast into criticizing an outcome especially during a first visit or second opinion.
That is all we would want them to do for us. See someone's mess, let them know and send the patient back to them. If that surgeon wants you to re-do it or send somewhere else, then it is on them. We have allowed patients to doctor shop and frankly it is the doctor shoppers who seem to be one comment away from seeking out a lawyer. Let them get second, third or even fourth opinions, but stay away from those patients.
Too often, we forget to remember that a second opinion is NOT a referral. It is to provide that patient or provider an opinion. It is not an invitation to steal a patient. It is not an invitation to bash the other provider. Second opinions are a great opportunity to gain the respect of both patients and referring surgeons.
When a former surgery patient, especially within the same calendar year, comes to your office, don't be afraid to ask the patient permission to contact the other surgeon. I would remember to not take on a surgical patient without written communication from the previous surgeon when you are dealing with a surgeon in the same state or region. Keep those cross town lines of communication open. Some surgeons like foot and ankle orthopedists can often become territorial and possessive when their patients walk to another provider.
Sounds like us? Just as I would want to know, they want to know. Do the right thing. Contact our colleagues. Ask for their permission to take over care and if they won't, then send the patient back. In time, they will do the same for us.Reply to this comment »
I completely agree with your analysis of the situation and your methods of managing these difficult patients and circumstances. Having worked in orthopedic groups who have had little knowledge or desire to treat foot and ankle conditions, outside of ORIF of ankle fxs, they have come to respect podiatry and podiatry training as good, if not better than ortho foot/ankle docs. They are also aware of the ortho docs who present the most problems and oftentimes speak negatively of them since their reputations are known throughout the ortho community.Reply to this comment »
Bravo to a wonderful letter by Dr. DeHeer! This problem in some areas has gone on too, too long. The other disturbing trend is foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons, many of them young, making videos, giving testimony that misrepresents our training, experience and knowledge. Dr. DeHeer clearly points out that this is a small group of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons. However, they are creating damage to our profession.
Despite what others may think, you can not reason with some people. Being nice to them will not work. Been there, done that. Being nice to bullies does not work. Sometimes you have to punch them in the mouth. It does not have to be public but it can work.
A famous (or infamous) foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon in Ohio used to routinely trash our profession and try to entice patients to sue the podiatrist. He even had lawyers' names handy to give to the patients. Finally, someone called him and told him that they had seen many of his complications. If he was going to continue to play that game, so would we. Guess what? He backed off!
Again, thanks Dr. DeHeer for having the guts to bring this out in an open letter.Reply to this comment »
"Everyone has a plan until they are punched in the mouth" - Mike Tyson
Well said, Dr. DeHeer! Treat others as you would want to be treated. Tough words to put out there but very admirable.Reply to this comment »


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Pre-medical preparation is both challenging and exciting. We urge you to dive deeply into your studies and let yourself be a "geek" for science. You will find fellow students ready to do the same!
Alma has a strong history of success with graduates attending medical school. Alma graduates report feeling well prepared for the rigor of medical school, both in terms of the information and skills they possess as well as an attitude of cooperative and team learning.
Is medicine right for me?
A medical career:
- Is fast-paced and always changing
- Is a chance to do "good" in the world by helping others
- Is rewarding when patients heal
- Provides a good living/secure future
A career in medicine requires:
- A deep desire to help others
- Strong intellectual ability/learning beyond grades
- Determination, persistence and endurance
- Commitment to life-long learning
- Empathy/patience with all kinds of situations and people
- Emotional strength to handle the pain of others
- Organizational management – it's a business
Medicine is changing. The trend seems toward:
- Powerful new advances in imaging, diagnosis and treatment
- Limiting treatment options and reimbursements
- Increasing control by health insurance companies
- Shifting costs from insurance to individuals
- More paperwork/more staff hired to complete it
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Perhaps the best way to help determine if a career in medicine is right for you is to talk to as many professionals as you can. Ask to hear their story; how they decided on their career, what they love (and hate) about their job, what would they change in their own history, and what advice they can pass on to you. It is in their stories that you will eventually hear your own.
Where can this career take me?
Physicians (M.D.s and D.O.s) are employed in every sector of society:
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Preparation for a medical career begins with an undergraduate degree that includes the classes necessary for admission to medical school, as well as a solid performance on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and deep volunteer experience in the medical field.
Medical school consists of a four-year curriculum. The first two years are class work in the basic sciences areas (anatomy, pathology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology). You'll also learn how to examine patients and take histories. The last two years are usually rotations (required and elective) in clinical practice alongside doctors. The exact pattern may differ from school to school.
At the end of the four years, you will receive your M.D./D.O. degree. After this you enter a three-year (or longer) paid-residency in a hospital setting where you train in a specialty. Think of it as a medical graduate school. You must apply for an actual license to practice medicine (process differs among states).
After you have a license and are a practicing physician, you will still need to take continuing education classes/units to maintain your eligibility. Life-long learning is a requirement for this career!
For more on the Career of Medicine, check out these sites:
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Students often ask about the difference between an allopathic (M.D.) and an osteopathic (D.O.) medical degree. The training is very similar, with more emphasis placed on preventative medicine and a whole-body approach taken with D.O. training. The D.O. degree also contains manipulative techniques. Although over a half of all D.O.s work in primary care areas, it is possible to specialize just like in the M.D. degree.
The Midwest has the highest concentration of D.O.s in the country, but D.O. schools are located countrywide. If you are interested in D.O. training, you should shadow/volunteer a D.O. and visit schools early, as you are unlikely to be accepted if D.O. school looks like your "backup" plan for the M.D. degree. An excellent discussion of the D.O. philosophy can be found at M.S.U.'s College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM). Alma has a strong contingent of students enrolled there.
I'm still interested! Where do I start?
Read, bookmark, and print the pages on pre-med preparation and the preparation timetable. There's a great deal of information out there. Look it over and talk to your advisor and other science faculty to see where to go next. Review the remainder of the Alma College Pre-Medical website to see what's here. You'll want to check often for updates!


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Far too many children in this state are the victims of our state's terribly broken and corrupt "family" courts and the family court Guardian ad Litem system. As long as GALs in this state have a powerful financial incentive to personally profit from prolonging the suffering and misery of children - they will. It's well past time for the legislature and Judiciary to forcefully address this. Last week, England placed a halt to the use of all 'court appointed experts' for this very reason and mandated that all cases involving children be completely resolved within 26 weeks by the courts - we need that here.
This only touches the surface of the needs of crime victims. Every day, a victim is treated without respect to his/her needs by well-meaning but untrained law enforcement personnel, DCF, Family court, and other institutions. Social service first-responders like rape crisis centers and counselling services available without cost are dreadfully under-funded. Only one non-profit, Victim Rights Center of Connecticut, Inc., provides legal support to victims of serious crime regardless of income. More public support for these non-profits should be part of the State commitment to crime victims.
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February 9, 2001
The Honorable John E. Sweeney
Dear Representative Sweeney:
The purpose of this correspondence from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the world's oldest and largest society of safety professionals, is to comment on your recently introduced legislation, H.R.203 National Small Business Regulatory Act of 2001. Our members understand, and commend, your commitment to facilitate regulatory compliance for small businesses. We believe that the nation's occupational safety, health, and environmental laws should be of the highest priority. It is important to point out that we do not speak either for or against this legislation. Our sole objective is to offer comment that is based on good science and sound technology, which will lead to the establishment of sound public policy. ASSE stands ready to assist you, or your staff, if there is a need for expertise in such matters. In lieu of an extensive introduction of ASSE, we have attached a Fact Sheet for your review, (Attachment #1).
ASSE is educating industries, corporations, organizations and the public on the significant benefits resulting from effective occupational safety, health, and environmental management programs. Our objective is to focus the attention of employers, employees, and the general public on the importance of preventing injury, illness, and environmental exposures in the workplace and show that these important business functions are worthwhile investments, which positively impact the organizational bottom line.
The ASSE membership has long spoken out on the need to enhance occupational safety, health, and environmental management for small businesses. Small businesses represent a significant area of growth for the nation's economy and efforts to maintain this growth along with compliance are seriously needed. One of the greatest "myths" is that small businesses, overall, are not interested in compliance with occupational safety, health, and environmental management laws because they are focused on simply being able to remain competitive. We disagree with this view, as our experience would appear to indicate the opposite. If a small business experiences a fatality, injury, illness, or environmental exposure they are faced with the potential of going out of business due to the legal, financial, and business hazards they will be required to face. In some cases small business is more proactive toward occupational safety and health issues. While this is not always the case, it is important to note that many small businesses understand the reasons why it is important to be in compliance with the different laws.
In December of 1998, ASSE initiated a survey of safety consultants for data and feedback on the use of third party auditors and evaluators in the workplace. A total of 2,400 consultants were surveyed with a response rate of 275 (13.1%). While we do not maintain that this survey is the prevailing authority of opinion on such issues, it does give an excellent "snap-shot in time". Of interest is the fact that sixty-six of the responders reported that their consulting practice focuses on businesses with 10-15 employees and that 26% of the responders have a significant business clientele with less than 10 employees. We believe this information is important since it would appear to indicate that small businesses, indeed, are interested in occupational safety, health, and environmental management, and are willing to dedicate some time and resources to these important business functions.
The Society has experience in assisting small business entities. We have participated in the OSHA "pro-bono consultation program" and have also assisted with several other pilot programs directed toward small business. Perhaps one of the best examples is the new NIOSH publication: Safety and Health Resource Guide for Small Business, (Attachment #2). We also note that OSHA has an office dedicated to small businesses, and we have worked with this office as well. The NIOSH publication should be of interest to you and your staff since it has much of the information useful to a small business center as addressed in your bill. The ASSE informative section begins on Page 26. In fact, you will hopefully note from the NIOSH publication that the ASSE Safety and Health Management Guide for Small Business has been recognized by regulators at the state level.
In regard to the section addressing referrals to experts, and providers of compliance assistance, we suggest you consider leaving the issue of competence of experts to the Small Business Administration. We have attached the draft American National Standard Z590.1 Establishing Levels of Competence and Certification in the Safety Profession, (Attachment #3). This national consensus document, when finalized, will establish a recognized measurement of competence. However, we would strongly advise you to stay away from citing specific licenses, credentials, or certifications in either the legislation or report language since it would only be controversial and draw attention away from what you are trying to accomplish.
As this legislation moves forward, we hope you will consider calling on ASSE. If hearings on this legislation are scheduled, ASSE formally requests to be considered as a witness. Thank you for your time and consideration, and please feel free to contact us at the number listed above if you should have any questions, issues, or concerns.
Sincerely Yours,
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Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins, in their 18th year in the American Hockey League, announced that they have recalled defenseman Rob Kwiet from the ECHL's Reading Royals. With the move, the P-Bruins have 24 players on their active roster, including 14 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders.
Kwiet, 21, was assigned to Reading on November 25 after going scoreless with 10 penalty minutes and a minus-three rating in 15 games for Providence to begin the season. The rookie blue-liner appeared in seven games for the Royals, tallying his first three professional points, all assists. Kwiet registered his first career multiple-point game with a pair of helpers in his Reading debut on November 27 against the Trenton Devils.
Kwiet made his Providence and AHL debut on October 4 against the Springfield Falcons. The rookie had one of his best games as a pro on November 1 versus the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, finishing with a plus-three rating, and he later scored his first career shootout goal on November 13 at the Syracuse Crunch.
Last season, Kwiet won a Memorial Cup championship with the Windsor Spitfires, recording personal-highs with 12 goals, 55 assists and 67 points in 66 regular season games before adding 15 points (5g, 10a) in 20 games during the club's lengthy playoff run. He finished sixth overall among OHL blue-liners in scoring during the regular season. In four junior seasons between Windsor, the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors and Toronto St. Michael's Majors, Kwiet totaled 145 points (29g, 116a) and 310 PIM in 250 regular season games. The defenseman has previously enjoyed pro experience with the International Hockey League's Muskegon Fury in 2007-08, going scoreless in seven regular season games and four playoff contests.
Providence is back in action with two home games this weekend. On Friday, the P-Bruins host Bridgeport at 7:05 p.m. for Mikko Lehtonen Poster Night. The game on Saturday is at Springfield at 7 p.m. Then, the P-Bruins return home on Sunday to host the Lowell Devils at 4:05 p.m. for a Family Game. Fans can buy one ticket, hot dog and soda for one low price. To purchase 2009-10 season tickets, Flex Tix or individual game tickets, please call the Providence Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or log on to the team website at providencebruins.com.


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I recently stumbled upon a site called "Rate My Professor." It's been around for the past decade, but under my radar screen, because I've been out of academia for awhile. To me, it's a sort of "academic Yelp." Students sign in and rate their professors on a scale of 1 to 5 in four categories: Easiness, Helpfulness, Clarity, and Rater Interest. They are also free to provide a short commentary. After going through the reviews of various professors, some chosen at random and some whom I know, my immediate reaction was that this site must be under the radar screen for the poorly rated professors as well. Students, particularly undergrads, can be pretty brutal in their assessment of professors. Perhaps one of the offsets to bad reviews is that I sometimes found a connection between the harshness of the students' comments and their spelling or grammatical errors. For example: "This professor is horrible and doesn't deserve tenor (sic)."
I'm not writing to defend professors or belittle the student comments. Indeed, if I were a professor and out of a sample of 50, 47 students felt I was well below par (to put it mildly), I would be concerned and would try to do something about it. But at the same time, based on my limited sample of student comments, I would say that if you discounted the "tough grader" or "requires too much work" factors in their comments, the student assessments of the low-ranked professors would actually be higher. Nevertheless, for those with low ranking, I still found a lot of "can't teach," "very confusing," etc. etc. Believe it or not several students commented that one professor, who I happen to know, actually falls asleep (or at least appears to be asleep) while up in front of the class!
So besides sharing my initial impressions of this site, what is my point? My point is that the debate between live, face-to-face and virtual or video classes is purely academic. Today's technology definitely allows us to provide high quality, virtual or non-face-to face education in a cost-effective way. Administrators and faculty should not be trying to defend the "direct human interaction" value proposition (see my previous blog on this). Instead they should be trying to improve the quality of teaching, easing into retirement those who no longer have the enthusiasm to give it all they've got in the classroom, and giving more support to professors who want to try new methods of teaching besides traditional classroom instruction. In turn, students should realize that over the long run, a high GPA is not the end-all of higher education and certainly not a guarantee of success in life. (Easier said than done I know.)
In summary, here's my advice to any professor who wants a good "Rate My Professor" score: 1. Know your material and be as clear as possible in your presentations 2. Inject some humor into your lectures 3. Don't play favorites 4. Be clear and consistent about your expectations of what is required to do well in the course. And of course, give everyone an "A!"
"Direct Human Interaction." This is what the provost of a prestigious private college told me was the "value proposition" of an institution of higher learning that costs a student $60,000 a year. Many institutions of higher learning, notable among them the Unversity of Phoenix, have long offered online courses at far lower cost to both students and themselves. Only recently, big name universities such as Stanford, Harvard, and MIT are offering selected online courses taught by their own professors for free. How far this trend towards non-traditional forms of education delivery will go is unknown. But there is no doubt that this move is a direct assault on the primary method of teaching going back to Socrates. Do students need to have a direct face to face (no fair skyping), interaction with their professors in order to get a high quality education?
Leaving aside the pedagogical argument for a moment, we can easily see that the economics of providing education outside of the traditional classroom environment are compelling. Arthur C. Brooks, a former professor at Syracuse University talks about "My Valuable, Cheap College Degree," (received from Thomas Edison College, NJ) in yesterday's NY Times. Thomas Friedman, author of "The World is Flat" also weighed in on this phenomenon in an article in the NY Times a week ago. His thesis is that online education from reputable institutions offered at nominal or no cost will give access to quality education to millions of hungry learners around the world. This in turn will eventually provide their respective countries with human capital to help propel their development and growth.
For those seeking another prespective on the debate between proponents of the "direct" and the "indirect" delivery of education, I invite you to go to a site that I only recently discovered a few weeks ago: Rate My Professor." This site, started over a decade ago, contains the personal feedback on the classroom and office-hour performance of thousands of professors across the country by millions of their students. Out of curiosity, I poured over the evaluations of dozens of professors (some selected at random and some whom I knew). I will discuss what I found in my next blog. In the meantime, here is what was reaffirmed by my review of the student reviews of their professors: regardless of the setting of the teaching and learning experience (e.g., in a classroom or in a webinar or chat room) what counts the most is the quality of the professor (knowledge, dedication, enthusiasm, motivation, etc.) as well as the desire of the student to learn. More on this next time.


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A bill that would legalize gay marriage in Washington was introduced Friday in the Legislature with 23 state Senate sponsors, just two votes shy of the 25 needed for passage.
Eight state senators remain uncommitted. The measure is widely expected to have enough support in the state House, and Gov. Christine Gregoire came out in support of gay marriage for the first time last week.
The legislation, Senate Bill 6239, is sponsored by both Democrats and Republicans. The first public hearing is expected to be held on Jan. 23.
The Legislature began its 60-day session on Jan. 9.
"I am honored to introduce this legislation, to have the support of the governor and so many of my colleagues, and most of all to do my part in ending discrimination against Washington families," state Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, said in announcing the introduction of the bill Friday. "We cannot be assured our bill will pass, but we're closer than ever to our shared goal of greater justice."
The bill would allow couples, regardless of their genders, to receive state marriage licenses. It includes protections for religious freedoms, allowing churches and their clergy to make their own decisions regarding whom to marry.
Washington United for Marriage, a broad statewide coalition of organizations, congregations, unions and business associations, applauded the introduction of the bill and said they will work to see it becomes law.
"The bill needs 25 votes in the senate for passage and was introduced with 23 sponsors," the group noted.
At this time, six states plus the District of Columbia recognize marriage for same-sex couples under state law: Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.


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A bar must have in which Grand Marnier® liquor reveals its exotic Carribean origin mixed with the sophisticated aroma of French Cognac.
Highball glass
- 1 part Grand Marnier® liquor (1.33oz)
- 3 parts soda water (4oz)
- Half lime
- 7 mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- In a tall glass, muddle gently mint leaves with Grand Marnier® liquor. Squeeze half of lime above the glass. Add ice cubes. Fill up with soda water.