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101 things to do in London: bloggers' picks
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Annie Mole - www.london-underground.blogspot.co.uk
1. Go on a Duck Tour
Of all the touristy things to do in London, this is the one I think is the most fun for Londoners. One minute you're on land in a big, yellow duck-shpaed bus, the next it turns into a boat and your cruising down the Thames. It's like 'Inspector Gadget' meets those Big Red Sightseeing tours.
2. Have a Chinese Afteroon Tea Ceremony
Learn how to serve and drink tea in the authentic Chinese way at Teanamu. Tell Pei Wang how you're feeling and he will 'diagnose' the tea to suit your mood. Snack on delicious vegetarian dim sum and Chinese petit fours at the bargain price of £2 or £3 too.
3. Watch the pigeons board the Tube at Hammersmith station
Go to Hammersmith station at the end of the Hammersmith and City line - you'll see pigeons bold as brass jumping on and off the tube train.
4. Buy books at Southbank Centre's Book Market
One of the few outdoor second-hand and antique book markets in southern England. Perfect for browsing while enjoying views of the Thames.
5. See the Alfred Hitchcock Mosaics at Leytonstone tube
Even better than the mosaics at Tottenham Court Road. Alfred Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone in the East End of London in 1899, and in 2001 a series of mosaics illustrating his life and scenes from films were installed at Leytonstone Tube Station. They're rather badly lit, but a fascinating glimpse of some of his most famous films.
6. Visit Postman's Park
This green space in The City just off Little Britain (the street not the TV series) is home to walls of decorative tiles, recording the heroic deeds of ordinary Londoners who lost their lives saving others. Erected to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. Great spot to spend an hour or so, even if not you're not fans of Jude Law or Natalie Portman (it was their meeting place in the film 'Closer').
7. Visit Kew Gardens
More than 300 acres of land and 250 years of history. Climb to treetops, delve into rainforests, explore greenhouses or just sit and enjoy the serenity one of the world's most famous gardens.
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1. Bowling at All Star LanesBloomsbury Place, WC1B 4DA
Dine on American-style cheeseburgers and sip Oreo milkshakes and plenty of potent cocktails while you bowl the night away to sweet tunes from live DJs.
2. Brekkie at The Breakfast Club2-4 Rufus St, N1 6PE | 31 Camden Passage, N1 8EA | 33 D'Arblay St, W1F 8EU | 12-16 Artillery Lane, E1 7LS
For those who love apple and cinnamon pancakes for dinner and tasty comfort food all day long, this is the place to be. It's perfect for when you've had a heavy night or much-too early morning.
3. Tea at LibertyGreat Marlborough St, W1B 5AH
Just a small pot of English breakfast at the tea room in Liberty feels so luxurious, it's almost naughty. Meet your best mate for lush treat, or give yourself a break from shopping with the afternoon tea.
4. Master class at The Old BreweryPepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, SE10 9LM
For those who love both beer and London, a beer master class with the crew from The Old Brewery and the Meantime Brewing Company will walk you through everything you'll ever want to know about beer, as well as the history of the brewery itself.
5. Get creative at Drink Shop Do9 Caledonian Rd, N1 9DX
In this clever café, you can buy (almost) everything you see, enjoy a variety of delicious foods and beverages, and take part in number of their regular quirky classes and experiences.
6. Make stuff at The Make Lounge49-51 Barnsbury St, N1 1TP | 41 1/2 Barnsbury St, N1 1TY
Ever wanted to make your own knickers or a soya vintage tea cup candle? Join a workshop at The Make Lounge and find out how.
7. Live better with The School of Life70 Marchmont St, WC1N 1AB
Learn more about yourself and life in general at The School of Life. They hold regular workshops, classes and Sunday Sermons on topics such as "How to Stay Calm" and "How to Make Love Last".
8. Go Retro with The Lomography Gallery Store117 Commercial St, E1 6BG
If you want to get into Lomography or need more things to photograph with your Lomo camera, join The Lomography Gallery Store's series of monthly and weekend workshops. Particularly fun are their awesome "Lomowalks".
9. Bust a tune at Lucky Voice173-174 Upper St, N1 1RG | 52 Poland St, W1F 7NQ
Karaoke is so much better when you're in the privacy of your own booth with your friends, isn't it? There are no intimidating "professional" karaoke singers or unforgiving critics to worry about – just you, your mates and some crazy wigs.
10. Cinnamon buns at The Nordic Bakery Soho14 Golden Square, London, W1F 9JG
The Scandinavian treats at The Nordic Bakery in Golden Square are amazing, but their cinnamon buns are the absolute best. Grab a bun (or two) and a cup of fresh filtered coffee, and enjoy them in the fresh air of Golden Square.
City Girl Diaries
1. Indulge in old-school glamour55 Brook Street, London, W1K 4HR
The epitome of timeless elegance in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge's hotel transports visitors to a decadent dream of clandestine love affairs and dazzling parties. Cocoon yourself in the covetable Art Deco interiors (including original features from the 1920s and 1930s) and enjoy an award-winning afternoon tea in The Foyer or cocktails in The Fumoir.
2. Find sanctuary in the cityCheapside, EC2V 6AU
With majestic St Paul's a short distance away, visitors may overlook City of London church St Mary-le-Bow, despite its famous Bow bells being mentioned in the nursery rhyme Oranges and Lemons. Discover its breath-taking beauty and a fascinating history: like St Paul's, it was restored by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire.
3. Go mad for meatCharterhouse St, EC1A 9PQ
In Smithfield in the heart of Clerkenwell, a livestock market has stood since the tenth century. Supplier to butchers, restaurants and shops, this world-famous market is a must-see. Arrive before 7am (that's right) to peruse the stalls and experience the camaraderie of animated traders while shopping around for the best-priced steak. You will not forget this vibrant scene or its meaty smells.
4. Let's go to the moviesBelvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XT
Film enthusiasts go crazy for The British Film Institute. With its main location on the Southbank, the BFI has diverse film seasons and high-profile screenings, talks and interviews all year. Ever been a student of film or television? This will take you back. Slouch into the Benugo Bar's comfy seats for a post-screening debate with friends. The BFI also runs The London Film Festival each autumn.
5. Breakfast in style160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB
Breakfast at The Wolseley is a wonderfully civilised, English affair: well-dressed diners, pristine china and an excellent English breakfast tea. Still, it has an enviable European elegance, featuring Italian interiors and Parisian brassiere-style furnishings in what was originally a 1920s car showroom. The Wolseley has a history that is as colourful as its clientele, and, despite regular celebrity sightings, prices are very reasonable.
6. Be entertained by the bestKensington Gore, SW7 2AP
Frank Sinatra. The Beatles. Nelson Mandela. Sir Winston Churchill. Many of the history's most famous figures have taken to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall. And what a stage it is. With 6 million red bricks and 80,000 blocks of terracotta, the amphitheatre-inspired design creates a magnificent platform for talks and performances year-round. Check out the 'Front of House' and 'Afternoon Tea' tours for a special peek inside.
7. Spend a day at the park
London's Royal Parks have been open to the public for 160 years, and it is difficult to choose a favourite park. If you have a free day, The Regent's Park (its official name) offers a wealth of activities for all ages and is arguably the most beautiful. Walk the rose-filled Queen Mary Gardens, enjoy a picnic on ever-trendy Primrose Hill, meet 650 animal species at London Zoo, then watch a play at the exciting Open Air Theatre (open May – Sept).
8. Shop on the King's Road
If you stand still for a moment, you can still imagine Mary Quant strutting down the King's Road in a trend-setting miniskirt. As cool now as it's ever been, the King's Road mixes high fashion with high street favourites in that never-too-crowded, village-y, Chelsea way. After your window-shopping (or spending), there are many bistros for lunch and spas aplenty. Nearby Sloane Avenue is home to the world-famous Bliss Spa.
9. Go down by the river
Walk or get a taxi over London's many bridges at night for a panoramic view of London in lights. The city's history and beauty never seems so clear, as you gaze in all directions at monuments, offices and homes, shining brightly against the dark blanket of the night sky. Start at the Millennium Bridge, camera and companion in-tow.
10. Eat cakes at the cinema93-107 Shaftesbury Ave, London, W1D 5DY
Soho is crammed with hidden treasures that we hope will remain so, even though we want to tell the world about them. Konditor & Cook at the Curzon Soho is one such place. Of the London-based baker's six shops, this location, perfectly placed within a cinema chain known for its unique and homely ambience, is especially worth sharing. Enjoy comforting favourites like a fruit crumble or Bakewell slice, or try inventive alternatives like the 'Brownie Bar' (3 brownies for £5). A delicious hang-out, whether you are watching a film or not.
Colouring a Corner
1. Mingle with the soulful set566 Cable St, E1W 3HB
In Limehouse, tucked under a wedge of artists' studios, Jamboree Live Music Bar hosts incredible musicians and performers from all over the world. Dance between the tables, visit the resident painter or just look interesting in a darkened corner.
2. Watch the big screen in big style1-5 Curtain Rd, EC2A 3JX
Throughout the summer, you can munch hot dogs, drink beer and watch your favourite movie, all with the wind blowing through your hair. The Rooftop Film Club can be found on the rooftop of the Queen of Hoxton, high above the chaotic Shoreditch streets.
3. Discover a secret dining room29 Greek St, W1D 5DH
At the Coach and Horses in Soho, you can slip behind the bar, up a twisting staircase and into a private dining room that for over forty years has laid on the Private Eye lunch. Drink tea and scoff cake while listening to the scratchy sounds of a record player in this hidden room.
4. Bang your gun50 Great Dover Street, SE1 4YG
A stand up poetry night "for those who don't like poetry, especially the stuff about thwarted love and daffodils". Try to catch it on a Thursday when it takes over the upper floor of lovely old boozer The Roebuck in Borough.
5. View an exhibition by candlelight13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A 3BP
Watch the light flickering against the possessions of celebrated architect Sir John Soane at Lincoln's Inn Fields. Take a candlelit tour through the Sir John Soane Museum's curious collection of art and antiquities, and discover the stories behind each piece.
6. Brave a little shop of horrors11 Mare St, E8 4RP
Upon descending into Viktor Wynd's Little Shop of Horrors, the traffic of Hackney's Mare Street seems far away. Here you'll forage through "natural and human curiosities", including period medical props, supernatural and wax effigies, stuffed rats, winged cats and flying bats.
7. See the nicest viewPrimrose Hill Rd, NW1 3NA
Climb Primrose Hill to see London spread out like a rug before you. Look out for the "and the view's so nice" graffiti on the way up. Painted by a Blur fan, it influenced the group's decision not to disband when Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon stumbled upon the lyric and took it as a sign.
8. Cringe
Peek between your fingers at the uncomfortable performances laid on by Cringe. The brainchild of New Yorker Sarah Brown and now based in London, the group is made up of an unconventional bunch who gather to read out their teenage diaries, letters and poems.
9. Catch the Winchester Geese18-22 Redcross Way, SE1 1TA
Abandon Borough Market for the nearby backstreets of the Cross Bones Graveyard. An unconsecrated burial ground for paupers and prostitutes (or "Winchester Geese") until 1853, it's now a shrine, its railings twisted with ribbons, flowers, wooden geese and notes to the "outcast dead".
10. Bowl her overBasement of Tavistock Hotel Bedford Way, , London, WC1H 9EU
Unlike traditional bowling lanes with their stained carpets, processed food and battered arcade games, Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes will impress your date. Located off Russell Square, it's a stylish venue complete with sleek cocktail bar, karaoke and London's only private bowling room.
1. Swim in Highgate Mixed Pond
Nothing else in this city is as wild or exhilarating as a morning dip in this delightfully secluded bathing hole.
2. Hug a guinea pig at Spitalfields City Farm
You'll love petting Pants the Sheep and friends in this relaxing oasis off Brick Lane.
3. Munch on salt beef at Gaby's Deli
Enjoy their deliciously no-frills Jewish cuisine while you still can. After half a century this iconic family-run lunch stop is under threat of closure.
4. Stroll along Regent's Canal
Head from Little Venice and you'll pass exotic animals in London Zoo. Look out for the Pirate Castle just before Camden Lock.
5. Get pickled at the Grant Museum
We love this crammed assortment of bizarre exhibits: jars and cabinets display brains and bones. Somewhere for your imagination to run wild.
6. Drink cocktails at Brunswick House
Sample their delicious drinks menu amongst an extraordinary array of reclaimed furniture, chandeliers and old stage sets.
7. Drift through Granville Arcade
This Victorian arcade is now throbbing with renewed life: Thursday to Saturday evenings the cafes, bars and galleries are spilling over with people, music and live events.
1. Have a drink at Milk and Honey
As a city we've always been a little saddened by the fact we didn't experience the joyous drinking occasions of prohibition, but with all the secret drinking dens popping up we're certainly making up for it now. Milk & Honey hides behind a nondescript black door in Soho and, for members and those in-the-know (non-members can still book at certain times), serves quality drinks in a classic speakeasy setting.
2. Watch a gig and drink tea at Union Chapel
Union Chapel was recently voted London's best live music venue and with good reason; it shows a great variety of artists in a beautiful church setting. Being a church you can only drink alcohol in the bar area, but drinking tea while watching bands makes the experience all the more charming.
3. Window shop at Dover Street Market
The fashion concept store from Comme des Garçons' designer Rei Kawakubo is sure to fill people with wonder and dread in equal measure. The shop itself is amazing and filled with wonderful clothes, but the prices may make you swallow hard – in which case retire to Rose Bakery on the top floor and allow yourself to daydream.
4. Visit the Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House is one of London's most beautiful landmarks, both inside and out. And it's well worth a visit, whether it's for the behind-the-scenes tour, an opera or ballet. Those willing to stand can get tickets to see some of the world's greatest performances for as little as £5.
5. Immerse yourself in cinema
For film fans, Secret Cinema (despite no longer being all that secret) is a must, whether it's donning a dressing gown in a 'mental asylum' for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' or your best oversized pinstripe suit and splurge gun for 'Bugsy Malone', there's no finer cinematic event in London.
InFormed London
1. Take the Alternative London TourOld Spitalfields Market, Brushfield St, E1 6DT.
Discover the London you won't find in the guidebooks. The Alternative London Tour takes you on a two-hour walk through the East End. Like other tours in the area it covers some of the interesting history and culture of Spitalfields, Banglatown and Shoreditch. But unlike those other tours, it also shows you what is happening now in London's creative hotbed.
2. Visit one of London's most atmospheric restaurants: Busaba Eathai8-13 Bird St, W1U 1BU.
Ten years after its inception, Busaba is renowned for its cult following of loyal customers. The combination of a stylish interior, chattering atmosphere and mouthwatering food provides London with a youthful yet sophisticated dining venue – and it continues to be one of the city's hottest tables.
3. Watch a cult movie at the Prince Charles Cinema7 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BY.
The Prince Charles Cinema shows a rotating programme of cult, arthouse, and classic films alongside recent Hollywood releases – typically more than ten different films a week on two screens. The cinema has achieved a cult status among fans, flying the flag for independent cinema in the West End.
4. Pop in to the Wilton Way Cafe for coffee and radio63 Wilton Way, E8 1BG.
Nestled in central Hackney, just north of London Fields and east of the Hackney Empire, Wilton Way Cafe is a beacon for café society in this part of town. Serving smooth coffees using a bespoke blend of roasted beans from local roasters Climpson & Sons, Wilton Way Cafe maintains its links with the local creative community by showcasing artistic talent on the walls and broadcasting London Fields Radio from a booth in the corner of the café.
5. Go to Deviation: king of London's club nights
Club nights like this one are hard to find, even in a city like London, which boasts thousands of talented DJs. Luckily, the Deviation club night brings you the best in hip hop, house, electronica and soul music. Benji B (BBC Radio DJ), head honcho of Deviation, invites the most forward-thinking international DJs to join him behind the decks once a month. The crowd is energetic and music savvy – so make sure you bring your best moves.
6. Dance till the early hours at Fabric77a Charterhouse St, EC1M 3HN.
Fabric is a 1,500-capacity nightclub. On Saturday nights you can enjoy underground DJ talent, internationally renowned electronic music legends and accomplished live acts. Its music policy is dedicated to cutting-edge house, techno, electro, disco and dub-techno. For excitement and thrills, no other nightclub touches this one. In addition to the venue, Fabric has a record label, which has put out a series of celebrated mixes which showcase the variety of sounds that have graced the club over the years. Oh, and be prepared for unisex toilets.
7. Join the loose-leaf tea movement27-28 Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AG.
The first Yumchaa tea shop opened in Camden Lock's West Yard, where you can get comfortable within the premises' hand-finished interior or gaze leisurely over the market and Regent's Canal with a lovely cup of tea. What more – other than cake, which is also available here – could you ask for?
8. Go vintage shopping in Brick Lane101 Brick Lane, E1 6SE.
You'll find great stuff including T-shirts and vests, cool jackets, unique shoes, vintage jeans and smart dresses. Whether you're a vintage clothes collector seeking a rare original, an authentic retro specimen or a designer piece, or someone who just wants to find cheap, inspired and individual clothing, Rokit offers an eclectic shopping experience full of vintage treasures to suit everyone.
9. Brighten up your wardrobe with clothing from Lazy Oaf19 Fouberts Place, W1F 7PZ.
Lazy Oaf is a pop-graphic, print-focused label bringing you arrays of new clothing, accessories and stationery. Lazy Oaf is famous for its bright T-shirts, reversible sweats and accessories collections.
10. Taste the salt-beef bagels at Beigel Bake159 Brick Lane, E1 6SB.
Drunk or sober, hungry or just peckish, if this is within a mile radius of your current location, you must visit. Order the salt-beef bagel (a steal at £3.50) with all the hot mustard and salty goodness you could hope for.
London Is Cool
1. The Ghost Bus TourDesignated bus stop on Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5BY.
Take a journey on the London Necrobus and enjoy the spookiest ride in town. Learn about the dark, sinister and ghostly side of the city aboard a haunted Routemaster...
2. The Connaught BarThe Connaught, Carlos Place, W1K 2AL.
Experience the famed Connaught Bar's Martini Trolley, which is one of life's truly decadent five-star pleasures. It's an ultra-stylish hotel bar, with prices that are not for the faint hearted.
3. Notting Hill Arts Club21 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ.
Every Saturday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm the Notting Hills Art Club plays host to Rough Trade record shops' legendary RoTa sessions. Listen to the best new music around, including indie-pop, electronica, new wave, post-punk and much, much more. Free entry.
4. The Monument to the Great Fire of LondonMonument St, EC3R 8AH.
Not only is the Monument a real piece of London history – it was opened in 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the City – the 61m-high structure also offers amazing panoramic views of London from its viewing platform which is reached by climbing 311 steps.
5. The view from Greenwich Park
People rave about the views from Primrose Hill and Parliament Hill, which are pretty good – but in my opinion the best free views in London are from the viewing platform in Greenwich Park. In the middle distance you will see the Millennium Dome and Canary Wharf, but what makes this view truly special is the spectacle of the River Thames leading the eye into central London and beyond.
6. Al Arez Lebanese restaurant101 Edgware Rd, W2 2HX.
Edgware Road is home to dozens of Middle Eastern eating places and one of the best is the Al Arez restaurant. Great food, excellent service, wonderful ambiance and excellent value for money.
7. Ye Olde Mitre pub1 Ely Court, Ely Place (side of 8 Hatton Garden), EC1N 6SJ.
Quite possibly the most difficult pub to find in London. Hidden down an alleyway near Holborn Circus, this centuries-old tavern is a real sanctuary from the hustle of the City. Perfect for a relaxing beer or two.
8. The Royal Air Force MuseumGrahame Park Way, NW9 5LL.
This is home to more than 100 aircraft from around the world, including some very old planes, modern-day jets and military aircraft. The thrill of seeing planes such as the Avro Vulcan B2 bomber, Harrier Jump Jet and the de Havilland Tiger Moth II make the journey up the Northern Line to Hendon a worthwhile trip. Free entry.
9. Museum of London150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN.
Built around the surviving fragments of the London Wall – built by the Romans some 1,800 years ago – the Museum of London holds a fantastic collection. It provides a fascinating journey through the history of London, from prehistoric times to the present day.
10. Greenwich Peninsula Ecology ParkThames Path, John Harrison Way, SE10 0QZ.
A real hidden gem of a park, located next to the Thames and only ten minutes' walk from the O2 Arena. A true slice of nature, which offers peace and tranquillity in beautiful surroundings.
1. Hang out at Broadway Market
London has great markets. Broadway Market on a Saturday is great for people watching, food, barbecues in the park and outdoor drinking until late! A real taste of young east London.
2. Efes Pool and Snooker club
Get down to this club in Dalston for a crazy night out with trendy east Londoners who like to party
3. Eat at Cirrik Bos
for authentic, Turkish shish kebabs – huge portions at reasonable prices.
4. Hampstead Heath
For a day of celeb spotting in the park, followed by a photo op at the top of Parliament Hill and roast in the Stag.
5. Victoria Park Village
For a day when you need to get out of the city. Potter from restaurant to pub to café and eat and drink your way round.
The London Word
1. Visit a Sotherby's auction34-35 New Bond St, W1A 2AA (020 7293 5000).
Sotherby's auction house is an institution in London and has been putting items under the hammer for hundreds of years. Members of the public are welcome to come in and see what might be of interest to them. It's not just antiques and jewellery that are auctioned off – some of the items are well within the budget of a canny buyer. Just be careful not to get too carried away when bidding!
2. Eat at the Rootmaster busDray Walk, E1 6QI (07912 389314).
If you're wandering around the markets and curry houses of Brick Lane, you might come across what appears to be a stranded bus. But don't worry, it's not a 219 that's lost its way, it's actually a vegan restaurant. All of the ingredients that are used in the dishes are sourced locally, which is part of the restaurant's mission to promote sustainable living. You'll get a healthy portion of whatever you choose, whether it's stir fry or pizza. Booking is recommended as the limited space means that the restaurant does tend to fill up quite quickly.
3. Have a dance at Cecil Sharp House in Camden with the English Folk Dance and Song Society2 Regent's Park Rd, NW1 7AY (020 7485 2206).
Camden is synonymous with live music – but if you're tired of watching indie bands fall out of the Barfly, head along to Cecil Sharp House. There you'll find the English Folk Dance and Song Society. This is a group who are committed to keeping tradition alive. To this end, they run various classes and events and they are always keen to pass on England's old customs to eager learners.
4. View great art at the Wallace CollectionManchester Square, W1U 3BN (020 7563 9500).
One of London's most underrated museums, the Wallace Collection has a wide range of exhibits including paintings by old masters (Titian, Rembrandt and Velázquez). It is also gives you the chance to see 'The Laughing Cavalier' by Frans Hals. It also has one of the best collections of French paintings and porcelain and gold boxes outside France itself. Entry is free and the museum is open seven days a week.
5. Have a laugh at the Canal Cafe in Maida ValeDelamere Terrace, W2 6ND (020 7289 6054 ).
The Canal Cafe in Maida Vale has a great pedigree for producing comedy. The sketch group The League of Gentlemen had a residency here before going on to conquer the world with their unique brand of twisted humour. It's the venue for the world's longest-running satire show, 'The News Revue', which picks apart the week's goings-on in politics and entertainment. You can also find 'Test Tube Comedy', a monthly night which comprises top-level stand-up, sketch groups and character acts.
6. Get active at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre235a Westferry Rd, E14 3QS (020 7537 2626).
It's very easy to forget that in among the mass of traffic and the congestion, London has some wonderful open spaces and expansive bodies of water. One of these is down by the Docklands. The Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre offers a range of activities as well as tuition to help you develop your skills at a number of disciplines. The courses covered involve dinghy sailing, kayaking and yacht theory. There is also the possibility to enjoy all of these activities as the sun goes down.
7. Enjoy a Thamesside pint at The Blue Anchor13 Lower Mall, W6 9DJ (020 8748 5774).
One of the joys of summer is enjoying a late night pint outdoors. One of the ways in which this experience is made even better is by having that drink by the river. The Blue Anchor near Hammersmith Bridge takes you right to the edge of the Thames. You'll need to get in early as places on the river terrace tend to get taken very quickly. But if you're unable to find a space, you can always come indoors and drink beneath the rowing paraphernalia that decorates the inside. It's also worth sampling the wide range of ales.
8. Play in the Peter Pan Gardens
In Kensington Gardens, you'll find a statue of a very famous boy. Although he has been here since 1912, he has not aged one day. This is because it's of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. He is an inspiration to the large crowds of people that the statue draws, reminding them it's never too late to rekindle the spirit of childhood. The gardens themselves have great open spaces as well as trees that can be used for climbing and hiding.
9. Get your east London art fix for free with First Thursdays
Shoreditch has a diverse range of galleries, showcasing the work of the many artists that populate the area. On the first Thursday of every month, these spaces open up their doors and invite anyone who has an interest to come along and view to their hearts' content. There tends to be an art gallery crawl going on, but if you stick around in one place long enough, it's likely you'll bump into the artist – who will often be only too happy to talk about their work.
10. Brave the crowds of Columbia Road Flower Market
If you're up and about on Sunday morning, one of the best places to be in London is Columbia Road in Shoreditch. It has a magnificent flower market with a diverse collection of flowers. If you're lucky towards the end of the day (the market finishes at 3pm) you might pick up a bouquet for next to nothing. A little further down, just off the main street is The Yard on Erza Street. Drop in here for the chance to pick up a vintage bargain or two.
The Londoneer
1. Tripping the light fantastic in the heart of the East EndGerry Raffles Square, E15 1BN
One of London's oldest theatres, the Theatre Royal Stratford East is an architectural gem. Built in 1884, it gained its reputation for ground-breaking performances during the 1950s when Joan Littlewood established the Theatre Workshop Company there. The theatre is now well known for hosting multicultural plays and musicals which accurately reflect the life and character of London's East End. They also host free open mic nights, comedy and jazz in the popular bar. For fans of theatre history, the Theatre Royal Stratford East has one of a pair of elaborate chandeliers hanging over the main auditorium. Its twin can be found in the Wyndham theatre in London's West End.
2. Stealing the scene up in the eaves189 Greenwich High Rd, SE10 8JA
The Greenwich Playhouse is one of London's smallest theatres. Home to the Galleon Theatre Company, it occupies the attic of a popular American-themed bar next to Greenwich railway station. Expect to get up close and personal with the actors during performances, as the seats in the auditorium are in just a few rows on three sides of a minute stage. If it all gets too much for you, retire to the bar downstairs for a cocktail during the interval.
3. Old and new on the Olympic trail
One of London's most overlooked walking and cycling paths, the Greenway runs from Bow to Beckton and follows the path of Joseph Bazalgette's Northern Outfall Sewer. It is experiencing a new lease of life as the best place to witness the ongoing construction of the London 2012 Olympic Park: a set of refurbished sea containers, the View Tube, offers a commanding view of the Olympic Stadium. Nearby, you can see a slice of London's wartime past on the route, where tank traps and a machine gun emplacement were established to thwart an invading German army.
4. Just like Matka used to make198 The Grove, E15 1NS
London has been welcoming immigrants for centuries, and these days Poles and Lithuanians are making their mark on London's East End, with shops and restaurants that cater to their tastes springing up all over Bow, Stratford, Leyton and the surrounding areas. One of the best examples is 'Londek', a little Polish cafe on The Grove in Stratford (Londek is the colloquial way to refer to London in the Polish language). Here you'll be able to try many traditional Polish staples such as pierogi (dumplings), bigos (sauerkraut and meat stew) and golumpki (cabbage leaves stuffed with mince in a spicy tomato sauce) without spending more than a fiver. They have a large selection of rich, waist-thickening cakes as well.
5. Communing with the dear departed in N16Stoke Newington High St, N16 0LH
One of London's most poignant treasures is the Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington. Managed by the Abney Park Trust, this gently decaying Victorian cemetery was established in 1840 as one of the 'Magnificent Seven' – a group of large cemeteries planned across London to alleviate overcrowding in existing parish burial grounds. Visit the cemetery to discover its spectacular Egyptian-revival entrance, a Gothic chapel at its centre and row upon row of beautiful monuments to long-departed Londoners draped in ivy. The cemetery is also a designated local nature reserve and is home to a range of woodland birds, mammals and butterflies.
6. Vegetarian spice with a Hindu flair161 Stroud Green Rd, N4 3PZ
Pass by the wealth of independent restaurants along Stroud Green Road in Finsbury Park and eventually you'll arrive at Jai Krishna, an understated temple to Indian vegetarian cuisine. Ignore the wonky tables and mismatched plates and cutlery, and tuck into some of the best food you'll find this side of the Ganges. Highlights include the deep-fried vine leaves, sliced and served with a tamarind sauce, and the earthy okra curry. Wash it all down with one of the spicy or sweet lassi, or bring your own. It is popular with a rather bohemian crowd, and it's also amazingly cheap - a meal for two is likely to leave you with change from a £20 note.
7. Exploring the past with Comrade Lenin245 St John St (below Finsbury Library), London, EC1V 4NB
Established in mid-2008, the official museum of the London Borough of Islington can be found on St John Street. With a focus on local history, the museum is jammed with exhibits on Islington's domestic life, architecture, fashion and immigrant communities. Taking pride of place is the bust of Vladimir Lenin that formed the centrepiece of a monument proudly erected by the people of Islington in 1942. After being attacked by vandals in the 1980s when it was on show at Islington Town Hall, Comrade Lenin now enjoys a more peaceful existence in this small space in the basement of Finsbury Library.
8. Wandering through the Walthamstow Reservoirs2 Forest Rd, N17 9NH
Situated close to Tottenham Hale tube is the public entrance to the network of ten Walthamstow reservoirs, managed by Thames Water, which provide a large percentage of the fresh water supply for London. Cross the palm of the man at the gate with £1, and you can spend a few hours enjoying some fishing, bird watching or simply strolling around one of London's most quiet and peaceful open spaces.
9. Exploring your dreams with Doctor Freud20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 5SX
Cross the threshold of 20 Maresfield Gardens in Hampstead, and you'll find yourself in a shrine to the man who coined the term 'psychoanalysis', Sigmund Freud. What is now the Freud Museum was both the home and consulting rooms of Freud during the final year of his life, after his escape from persecution in Nazi Germany in 1938. The building contains much of his fine art collection, many of his research papers and even the famous psychoanalytic couch. Now, tell me about your feelings towards your mother...
10. Mixing it up At Rich Mix35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, E1 6LA
At the centre of the trendy arts and culture scene in Shoreditch is the Rich Mix arts centre. The building, converted from a garment factory, opened in 2006 and now hosts live music events, dance performances and plays. It has a popular cinema which shows both Hollywood blockbusters and foreign films, and there's also a gallery which has regularly changing exhibitions. While you're there, check out the funky industrial-style cafe which serves some of the most indulgent Swiss ice cream to be found in London.
1. Luxury cinema5 Hollybush Vale, Hampstead, NW3 6TX.
The Everyman chain offers something a little more classy to cinema-goers. Try the Hampstead branch for luxurious sofas and table service while you watch the latest blockbuster or art-house film.
2. Street art tours84 Great Eastern St.
Wander around Shoreditch to see the best of London's street art. Guided tours are available if you'd like to know more about the artists.
3. Secret City
The ancient City of London is peppered with quiet parks tucked away between the corporate office blocks. In particular, seek out St Dunstan in the East, a bombed-out church with a beautiful peace garden.
4. Pancakes
No need to wait until Shrove Tuesday. My Old Dutch serves king-sized pancakes all year round. Treat yourself to three courses of hand-crafted batter. Branches in Holborn, Kensington and Chelsea.
5. SpeedboatingEmbankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6NU
Catch an RIB speedboat from beneath the London Eye and enjoy a white-knuckle journey along the Thames.
6. Go for a walk
London is a surprisingly green and pleasant place. Take a stroll along the Thames Path, or head further out for the London Loop walk.
7. Find out how the world works165 Queen's Gate, SW7 5HD
Stretch your brain and enjoy a glass of wine at the Dana Centre, the Science Museum's adults-only events venue. Meet some of the country's top scientists and technologists, and learn something wonderful at one of the centre's regular evening talks.
8. High-rise celebrity spotting
The Heights in St George's Hotel, just off the northern end of Regent Street, is a little-known bar with a great view (15 storeys up). It's next to Broadcasting House, home of BBC Radio, so you're almost guaranteed to see a famous DJ or two.
9. Olympic viewThe Greenway, Marshgate Lane, London, E15 2PJ
Walk along the Greenway to the 'View Tube' building for a ringside view of the emerging Olympics site.
10. Sci-fi with style
Type on Bethnal Green Road is an ultra-stylish café-cum-design shop with a surprising sideline in vintage pulp fiction and sci-fi. One of London's quirkier outlets.
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1. Picnic on Hampstead Heath
The hill beneath Millfield Lane, overlooking Highgate Ponds, is the best place for a catch up with friends over some good food and a few bottles of bubbly. A dip in the Mixed Pond (or Men's or Lady's ponds) is also a fun thing to do and will help to cool you down whilst at the Heath.
2. Dine at a London supper club
Everything from Japanese to Singaporean, Italian or Modern European cuisines is being served at London's supper clubs. This personal dining experience is an unmissable opportunity for visitors to be welcomed at a London home and encounter Londoners who share a passion for good food and meeting new people.
3. Take afternoon tea
There is possibly no better way to celebrate our Queen's Jubilee than to enjoy afternoon tea at one of London's top hotels. The Ritz and Claridge's Hotels and The Wolseley are some of the top places to try, but for a more intimate experience with the most fantastic views of London and the Thames, head to The Petersham Hotel in Richmond where a special Queen's Jubilee High Tea is also available.
4. Columbia Road Flower market
Columbia Road Flower Market is one of my favourite London places, and on a Sunday morning it's where I'm usually to be found. The smells, colours and buzz in this narrow street from the hundreds of flower stalls and independent shops and galleries make this a unique and very London experience not to be missed.
5. Enjoy a fry-up at E Pellicci
A fry-up breakfast at E Pellicci on Bethnal Green Road is a great way to follow a busy morning's shopping at Columbia Road Flower Market. An institution in the East End of London, this is a charming café serving local residents for more than 100 years.


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MTV VMAs move in One Direction
Rihanna and pals A$AP Rocky and Calvin Harris had the crowd on its feet at Thursday night's opening of the party known as the MTV Video Music Awards inside Staples Center in Los Angeles.
But by the time the show ended, One Direction, the British boy band created by Simon Cowell, found itself with the most Moonman trophies: best pop video, best new artist and most share-worthy.
The prize-giving started early as a few awards were handed out during the preshow. Among the early winners: X-Factor judge Demi Lovato, who won best video with a message for Skyscraper, and Calvin Harris, who took home a trophy for best electronic dance video.
Comedian Kevin Hart played host of the extravaganza. The roster of celebrities at the VMAs represented music, film, television and sports.
Team USA's gold-medal-winning women's gymnastics teammates were together on the red carpet and met Katy Perry on her way in to the show. Later, the Olympians would introduce Alicia Keys' rousing performance of Girl on Fire.
During Hart's opening, he talked about Jersey Shore's new mama, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, who gave birth Aug. 26 to baby boy Lorenzo Dominic. Dad is Polizzi's fiance, Jionni LaValle. "I don't want you to do anything crazy with that baby, like spray-paint it orange," Hart said.
Polizzi's JerseyShore castmates hit the red carpet without her, and they unanimously agreed that the end of their show was bittersweet. "We really went hard. We're glad to go out on top," said Vinny Guadagnino. Meanwhile, Sammie Giancola and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro walked the carpet with news of their own. "We've actually just moved in (together)," said Ortiz-Magro. So the famously quarrelsome couple are getting along? "For today. You know," said Giancola with a grin. But she confirmed there's no baby on the way. "Not anytime soon," she told reporters.
There was other baby talk, though. The cast had only seen pictures of Snooki's little boy in People, but Pauly DelVecchio called him "adorable. He has hair and everything. I can give him a blowout already."
Moms were well-represented during the night. Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz brought along son Egypt. New mom Pink carried out a very acrobatic performance during the show. And, during the pre-show, Wiz Khalifa and fiancée Amber Rose confirmed that they are expecting a baby.
Actress Zoe Saldana enthusiastically introduced a performance by VMA nominee Frank Ocean, who drew media attention in early July when he revealed his first love was a man. He sang Thinking About Forever.
At arrivals, summer superstar Gotye had kind words for Ocean and "the clever way he approaches sampling." Gotye, aka Wally De Backer, seemed a bit overwhelmed on the red carpet of the over-the-top soiree. "It's kind of overwhelming to be here," he said. "The VMAs are far larger in scale than any awards show I've been to before."
Brown won best male video for Turn Up the Music, which he directed. "I want to thank Team Breezy," said a white-haired Brown, keeping his comments short. He continued to "thank all my management team. I love you all, my fans," and made no mention of anything else.
Not long after Brown, Drake took to the stage to accept the Moonman for best hip-hop video for HYFR featuring Lil Wayne. Drake also kept his remarks focused on the song, referencing a difficult childhood growing up black and Jewish. He then dedicated the award to every kid "who's ever had a long walk home by yourself."
Drake has collaborated with several other artists, but backstage, he did mention one he'd like to add to the roster: "Justin Timberlake. I would love to do something with him."
Screams filled the Staples Center when One Direction took to the stage to perform One Thing. Backstage, members said performing at the VMAs was the highlight of their breakout year. "It was our favorite performance we've ever given," said Harry Styles.
Rihanna found herself back on stage to collect the final trophy for video of the year. Her song, We Found Love featuring Calvin Harris, took the honor.
Despite the playful tone of the larger-than-life awards show, politics was on many of the artist's minds. Saldana said she set her DVR to record President Obama's address at the Democratic National Convention. "My TV's already set. I'm not going to miss a thing, she said on the red carpet. Ne-Yo agreed: "I"m definitely going to get somewhere where I can watch it," he said. "I'm a 100% Obama supporter." MTV even planned for the occasion, moving up the show's start time so it would not compete with Obama's speech.
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Canisius at Niagara
Saturday, Oct. 19 — 1 p.m.
Gallagher Center (Lewiston, N.Y.)
- Canisius concludes its three-match road swing with Saturday's rivalry matchup at Niagara. The teams are meeting for the second time this season.
- Canisius defeated Niagara in three sets on Oct. 2, in the Koessler Athletic Center. Senior Emily Elek led the Griffs with 13 kills and eight blocks.
- The Griffs have dropped their last four matches against Niagara in the Gallagher Center. Canisius last won at Niagara on Oct. 22, 2008, a five-set win over the Purple Eagles.
- Canisius leads the MAAC at 2.29 blocks per set.
- Senior Roxanne Hernandez is second in the MAAC in blocks per set (1.15) while Elek is eighth in the conference (0.84).
- Sophomore Lauren Siebert ranks seventh in the MAAC in attack percentage (.251).
- Junior Emily Litwin is second in the MAAC in digs per set (4.66).
- Saturday is the second of two regular-season meetings between Canisius and Niagara. Each matchup is worth one point in the all-sports Battle of the Bridge competition between the schools.
- Canisius won the Canal Cup last year for the third consecutive athletic season and for the fifth time in six years.
- The Battle of the Bridge is an all-sports competition between the schools. Points are awarded for all regular-season, conference match-ups between the schools, except for cross country, swimming and diving and golf where the points are awarded based on results in the MAAC Championship.
- After an 18.5-14.5 victory last year, Canisius has now won four of the last five competitions. Niagara won the inaugural competition in 2006-07 and also won in 2009-10 while Canisius also won in 2007-08 and 2008-09.
- Niagara currently leads the 2013-14 competition 3-1.
- Canisius needs 16.5 total points to retain the Cup while Niagara needs 17 points to reclaim the Cup.
- Niagara enters Saturday's match with a 2-18 overall record and 1-8 record in the MAAC. The Purple Eagles swept Quinnipiac and then fell in four sets to Fairfield.
- Amanda Sedore is 10th in the MAAC in kills per set (2.62). Melissa McGwin is third in the MAAC in blocks per set (1.13). Allison Reis is fifth in the MAAC in digs per set (3.99).
- Saturday is the 90th all-time meeting. Canisius leads the series 46-41-2.


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Laws, Regulations & Annotations
Property Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2011
Revenue and Taxation Code
Property Taxation
Part 0.5. Implementation of Article XIII A of the California Constitution
Chapter 3.5. Change in Ownership and New Construction After the Lien Date
Article 2. Assessments on the Supplemental Roll
Section 75.13
75.13. Supplemental assessment not an escape assessment. Any supplemental assessment shall not be deemed to be an escaped assessment subject to Section 4837.5.
History.—Stats. 1983, Ch. 1224, in effect January 1, 1984, substituted "4837.5" for "532.5" after "Section". Stats. 1984, Ch. 946, in effect September 10, 1984, deleted "made within one year of the date of the change in ownership or the completion of new construction" after the first "assessment".
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Posted by Harley Manning on October 30, 2012
Like millions of Americans who live along the Eastern seaboard, my family got hit by Hurricane Sandy.
Now don't get me wrong: Compared with residents of New York, New Jersey, and several other states, we had it easy in our little suburb north of Boston. Even so, there were a few exciting episodes, like this tree that fell on my neighbor's house.
And then there was this power line that came down on the sidewalk across the street from our home, about 4 feet from where I had been standing 20 minutes earlier (I had been talking to a firefighter).
What fascinated me, however, was what came after all the excitement: service recovery by our electrical utility and telecom provider.
Let's start with our local electric utility, NSTAR. As you can probably guess from the above, our power had to be cut. To restore it, NSTAR needed to coordinate with both our local fire department and our local public works department in order to get that giant tree off the power lines before it could repair them.
When I looked at the job ahead for the utility, I guessed that we would be without power for at least a day. But exactly 12 hours after NSTAR cut power so that the burning lines wouldn't pose a hazard, the tree was gone and our electricity was restored. In fact, NSTAR beat its own estimate by about 90 minutes.


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In need of some new music? These 17 bands are taking over the music festival scene this summerand you'll definitely want them on your playlist.
17 Questions With Josh Hutcherson!
British indie rock band The 1975 is (of course) comprised of four mega-cute dudes, and their refreshing, upbeat tracks have been winning over audiences for the past year. They just took home the mtvU Woodie "Breaking Woodie" Award for the most stand-out new band, and they're currently on a world tour, hitting up most of the major festivals this summer. Check out their hit "Chocolate" to get a taste of their music.
After getting an insane amount of online buzz and later opening for Passion Pit, this electro-pop trio has continued to steal hearts with their super-fun, pop beats. And you can expect to hear their name more and more after they make their way around the music festival circuit this summer! Listen to their awesome track "The Mother We Share", here!
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Short Breaks - Republic of Ireland
Only a short hop across the sea by ferry, the Republic of Ireland is a fantastic place to visit for a short break. Enjoying a bit of craic with the locals, and taking in the beautiful lush scenery in the countryside (or perhaps a bit of golf too!) or living it up in one of the many great bars and restaurants in the cities make for breaks you won't want to come back from.
We have a great selection of short breaks in the Republic of Ireland for you to choose from. Whether you want to enjoy the tranquillity of a stay in an old country house, or the buzz of a modern city based hotel, there's bound to be the perfect break for you here. You'll want to come back again and again.
If you've never been to Dublin, and have always wanted to visit, why not take advantage of a break at the Aberdeen Lodge with a tour of Dublin available as part of the package. You could take in the sites from an open top bus and see all the landmarks, before returning to your hotel for a delicious meal before you hit the town.
If Irelands beautiful countryside appeals more, then why not look at Carrygerry Country House in County Clare. Enjoying a meal in the award-winning Conservatory Restaurant, looking out on the river Shannon is sure to be a highlight of your romantic break!
Whatever your preference, there's sure to be a break to suit you here, so why not start browse our great breaks and treat yourself, or a loved one to a bit of Irish charm.


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Flashback: Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Arsenal, 1991
Tuesday night's fixture is only the fourth meeting between these clubs, and the first in the League Cup.
The previous three matches were in the FA Cup. Arsenal won 2-0 at Highbury in a Third-Round replay in 1968 and beat Shrewsbury in a Fifth-Round tie in 1991.
That game was notable for Tony Adams' return to the Arsenal first team after missing eight matches while he served a jail sentence.
Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Arsenal
FA Cup 5th Round
Wednesday, February 27, 1991
Gay Meadow
Arsenal scorer Thomas
Arsenal team Seaman, Dixon, Winterburn, Thomas, Bould, Adams, O'Leary, Hillier, Smith, Merson (Rocastle), Campbell
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if its frozen you can remove the rear sight assembly and put a few drops of penetrating oil on it, let is sit a day or so and see if it will not loosen up.
if it is stripped you might be able to put some pressure on it , pushing the blade to the right while turning the screw....
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Welcome to Our CSA Farm
Pinckney's Produce is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program provided by Rest Park Farm, located in Beaufort, SC.
Pinckney Thompson and his father Jody originally founded the Pinckney's Produce program in 2009 at Thompson Farms in Holly Hill, SC. After several successful seasons, the program recently moved to Rest Park Farm in December of 2011.
Owned and operated by 5th generation farmer Urbie West and his son Ashby, Rest Park Farm is happy to provide the Pinckney's Produce program and it's members with over 100 years of heritage in growing fresh, quality produce.
Focusing on promoting the practice of local and seasonal eating, and directly connecting the members of local communities to the source of their produce, Rest Park Farm also emphasizes responsible stewardship of the land.
Rest Park Farm would like to invite you to become a part of the farm family by becoming a member of the Pinckney's Produce CSA program.
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Hearing the news that the Rams are making two major changes in their starting lineup now is a welcome relief for impatient fans hardly satisfied with nondescript free agent signings and NFL Europe allocations.
Even knowing that Kurt Warner's name was on one of those mostly ignored NFL press releases, that dominate late February every year, can't make most fans pay much attention to them. We amateur GMs have bigger fish to fry, as we start trying to figure out how to rebuild the roster for another run at the Super Bowl, and as the days until free agency approach, patience gets pretty thin for fans expecting big changes.
Several recent events have made some facets of this key off-season for the Rams easier to predict. First and foremost is the signing of Seattle tackle Walter Jones to a long-term deal, which should certainly make Orlando Pace's contract talks short and sweet. The Rams are barely under the cap after putting the franchise tag on Pace again, because doing so ate up $8.4 million of cap. Once Pace is inked, that cap number drops to about $3 million with a deal matching that of Jones.
Rams President Jay Zygmunt knows he can't go crazy spending money on top name free agents, but the cap space Pace saves by signing will free up enough to keep their own free agents, particularly defensive end Bryce Fisher. If Fisher, who finished the year strong, winning NFC defensive player of the month in December, gets too big an offer, the Rams may have to let him walk, however, signing Pace would also free up the transition tag, which the Rams could use to make Fisher less likely to leave, and more likely to sign a new deal with the Rams.
To apply that tag, however, the Rams would have to free up more cap space, which they are no doubt doing right now by redoing Isaac Bruce and Marshall Faulk's deals. That's probably the reason Martz already announced that Steven Jackson would start long before it really matters on the practice field.
It's possible the Rams could add $10 million of cap space in those efforts with the two veteran stars, which would give them the cap room to add real talent, not just starters, but also special teams studs. Rather than going after the top tier mercenaries, however, look for the Rams to add numbers to strengthen a whole unit, something ex-Rams coach Dick Vermeil and Rams GM Charley Armey believe in over spending huge bucks on one stud. The success of deep teams like the Patriots is proof that quantity can sometimes beat quality in the NFL.
Moving Pisa Tinoisamoa to strong safety is a very good move, especially if Adam Archuleta bounces back from his back woes. However, both Rams safeties will need a lot of work with the wide receiver group catching balls from the Juggs machine if they are to be effective in pass coverage. The Rams will have to overcome the side effect of the move, which is the further weakening of the linebacker unit.
Without question the Rams will need to add three linebackers who can start, unless part of the plan is to re-sign Tommy Polley, and move him back to the weak side, where he seemed to do better as a rookie. Polley is not physical enough to hold up on the strong side, and can't cover tight ends well enough either, but he is bigger, and taller, than Tinoisamoa, so keeping him would allow the defense to get bigger in two spots right now.
Polley's subpar play the last year should lower his value considerably, but it should not cause the Rams to just let him walk away, especially now that the safety shift has been announced. Doing it now makes it less likely that the Rams will retain Antuan Edwards is he gets offers over the minimum, and maybe the announcement was made as much to take some of Edwards agent's leverage away before free agency starts. It certainly seems to spell the end of the line for Aeneas Williams, however, which means another great team leader may be absent in 2005.
This next two weeks, a couple of teams in cap hell will be releasing some starting players who have high cap numbers, especially the Titans, now over $20 million over the cap. That's great news for the Rams, because one of the players who will be cut is an old friend, tackle Fred Miller. Miller is 32 this year, which may mean he could be signed at a real bargain rate for a long time starter, one that knows the Rams offense already.
If the Rams can bring Miller back, it would relieve the line problem without breaking the bank, or locking up Miller for too long a deal. The Rams could then release Kyle Turley after June 1, and save some more cap room for June signings of some special team and backup types. If the Rams can't get Miller, they could have to pay a lot more for Ryan Diem, the top tackle in free agency, or any of the other lesser athletes on the short list of available pass blocking tackles.
If the Rams move fast and grab Miller following his expected release, even if they have to pay a premium to do it fast, they could solve any problem they face offensively, except maybe for finding someone to challenge Brandon Manumaleuna as the starting tight end. That's something the draft could possibly fill, but only if the Rams are willing to use one of their top three picks to fill the role.
There are exactly three college tight ends in the draft with starting potential early on, and two of them will be gone before the Rams draft in round two. Only the Miami Hurricane's talented but raw Kevin Everett looks to be possibly available with the pick the Rams got from the Dolphins at the top of round three, and that's a long shot. Hopefully, Armey will uncover an athlete that can be converted to tight end, like the Chargers did with Antonio Gates. Another possibility would be the Saints Ernie Conwell, who Mike Martz would love to have back, but the Saints are said to be keeping both Conwell, who hasn't been the player the Saints thought they were getting because of injuries, as well as Boo Williams on the roster.
If the Rams get Miller for a reasonable price, it allows them to spend most freely on linebackers, which is a position that appears to be plentiful in free agency, especially if Fisher can be signed to prevent a big hole at defensive end, with Leonard Little facing a possible suspension in 2005. The crop of defensive ends is very thin, as it always is, though the Cowboys are set to part ways with former Bill, and former Charger, Marcellus Wiley, a guy who could be another bargain for a team with a shot at winning. Wiley got his big buck deals, now he no doubt wants a ring.
My guess is that Armey and Martz are looking at the possible players the Rams could take with the 19th pick in round one this April, and seeing that the most likely position to be deep enough to have an impact player available is defensive end. A list that includes first round talent like Iowa's Matt Roth, a Grant Wistrom type, Oklahoma's Dan Cody, Georgia All-American David Pollack, Marcus Spears of LSU, Junior Justin Tuck of Notre Dame, and small college superstar sack master DeMarcus Ware of Troy St., could be on the board when the Rams pick in round one.
All those players are solid guys on and off the field who would be a good fit for the Rams locker room, and are also better bets than players at linebacker or safety that might fall to 19th overall. The depth at linebacker and safety might make a good one or two fall to the top of round three, especially if the Rams fill the starting roles with veteran free agents before draft day, so they can take players who may only play special teams as rookies, but have big time potential due to athletic ability.
The list of unrestricted free agents may not be the biggest names this year, but it contains players who are on the verge of being very good starters, and guys who fit what the Rams need in terms of physicality as well as speed. At the top of the list is the Ravens Ed Hartwell, who knows the team well, having starred at Western Illinois, site of the Rams training camp since 1996. He should be their #1 target the day free agency begins, because getting a deal done would finally give the Rams a physically dominating middle linebacker. The Rams better not dally though, because Hartwell will be hot commodity, even with his present club.
The Eagles Jeremiah Trotter is again a free agent, but he says he will stay in Philly out of loyalty and love for his team. That could change if the Eagles don't want to pay, however, and like Hartwell, Trotter can be a run stuffing force in the middle of a defense. A third option, a much cheaper one, would be Arizona team leader Ron McKinnon, who Rams defensive coordinator Larry Marmie know well.
As far as outside linebackers, the crop is not overflowing in free agency, but the Rams will look hard at signing players such as the Vikings Chris Claiborne, who the Rams looked at the last time he was a free agent, Steeler stud Kendrell Bell, Atlanta's versatile Matt Stewart, and the Polk's; Houston's DeShon, and the Chargers' Carlos, to fill their linebacker depth chart heading to the draft.
Haste does not make waste for the Rams in pursuing Miller and the free agent linebackers, and the Rams must not sit on their hands as they have in recent years as the guys who could help them are signed from under their noses for only a bit more than they would pay. It all starts March 2nd, and the two or three weeks after that will determine the Rams ability to again dominate teams in 2005. Hopefully, those wheels turning at Rams Park will get them ready for a running start.
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NFL Week 1 Recap: Week 2 Computer Predictions
On the week that featured the most passing touchdowns in NFL history (started off by Peyton Manning's seven in Thursday night's season opener), you would expect games to have trended heavily towards the OVER.
But that surprisingly wasn't the case with the total splitting at eight UNDERs and eight OVERs in Week 1.
Interestingly, there was a pretty significant time-based split which would have made interesting opportunities for those who like to place an NFL teaser bet or two.
Sunday's early games went 8-2 on the UNDER, with Minnesota 24 - Detroit 34 and Cincinnati 21 - Chicago 24 the only two games that didn't go UNDER. But the two afternoon games, Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and Monday Night Football all went OVER the total at 6-0.
Underdogs held the slight betting edge at 8-7-1 ATS in Week 1, with the week's two biggest dogs covering the spread. The Oakland Raiders were an 11-point underdog on the road against the Indianapolis Colts and the Buffalo Bills were a 10-point underdog at home against the New England Patriots.
Both the Raiders and the Bills actually held leads in the fourth quarter and both went on to lose SU, but got off to 1-0 ATS starts.
Of eight ATS covers by underdogs, half came with outright upsets; Miami +2.5 over Cleveland, Tennessee +6.0 over Pittsburgh, NY Jets +4.0 over Tampa Bay, and Philadelphia +4.0 over Washington on Monday night.
The Jets came into the season considered by many to be one of the worst teams of the league along with the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars, but came away with an 18-17 upset at home over Tampa Bay.
Jacksonville certainly looks like the worst team in the league right now coming off a 28-2 loss to Kansas City, and is a 6-point underdog this Sunday in Oakland.
Along with Over/Under splits and ATS splits, home/road splits were pretty much right down the middle in Week 1 as well. Home teams held a slight edge at 9-7 SU and 8-7-1 ATS, but there wasn't much separation here.
With everything so evenly split, we head into Week 2 still waiting for some clear 2013 season trends to develop. Computer picks courtesy of OddsShark.com.
Road Score Home Score Home ATS Total OU
NY Jets 20.8 New England 21.8 -11 NYJ 45 U
Minnesota 15.8 Chicago 28.8 -5 CHI 40.5 O
Washington 24.5 Green Bay 24.5 -7 WAS 48 O
Carolina 10.8 Buffalo 13.8 3 BUF 44.5 U
Dallas 29.2 Kansas City 30.2 0 KC 46.5 O
San Diego 26.8 Philadelphia 35.8 -7 PHI 52.5 O
Cleveland 14.2 Baltimore 15.2 -6 CLE 42.5 U
St. Louis 22.8 Atlanta 26.8 -7 STL 47.5 U
Tennessee 18 Houston 24 -8.5 TEN 42 O
Miami 24.8 Indianapolis 21.8 -1.5 MIA 42.5 O
New Orleans 24.8 Tampa Bay 17.8 3 NO 47 U
Detroit 37.2 Arizona 24.2 0 DET 48 O
Jacksonville 3 Oakland 13 -4 OAK 39.5 U
Denver 37.8 NY Giants 30.8 3.5 DEN 55.5 O
San Francisco 26.2 Seattle 25.2 -3 SF 43 O
Pittsburgh 10.5 Cincinnati 14.5 6 CIN 39.5 U


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I've looked around and havent found any gauntlet blueprints. Did I miss them somewhere in the forums?
They appear to be extremely detailed. pictures are good, but actual dimentions are far better.
There aren't really any blueprints as most people bought a fiberglass or styrene kit and put them together themselves. If your trying to make them from scratch, good luck. Maybe you can come up with the blueprints for future members. The Cargo hold on this forum and ebay are good sources for gauntlets.
Some people made them from sintra but it is a long and tedious process.
I used pieces of a cardboard box and just cut shapes off and built the gauntlets completley out of cardboard(I used a lot of tape). Once I was happy with the shape and proportions, I cut up the cardboard gauntlets and used them for my template and cut out the sintra. Molded it in hot water and used a crap load of hot glue from a glue gun. Then smoothed the seams with bondo (That's the rust colored stuff) and there you go....
Left Gaunt from Scratch
Right Gaunt from Scratch
Here is one almost complete..(It's finished now but I don't have any great pics.....it turned out alright
Good luck,
so DOES bondo work on sintra? ive been reading about results ranging from good to catastrophic. does it need to be primed first?
It's not great....You have to really sand your sintra first or it will just flake off once it is dry. Also, you have to put it on in really thin layers. It cracks as it dries but I didn't use it in parts that bend or seams where there is any tension. You can see from the pics the joints I covered aren't going to be moving or flexing at all.
I would see if there is anything else that would be better (Make sure to use the search engine first, I'm sure this has been discussed before).
The finished product looks good btw!
Hope that helps!
Outstanding. Thanks!
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HIi. I sail on the Chesapeake Bay. I will be sailing from the 29th of Nov. through the 1st of December as well.. It is great!
We are the only one out there but you can''t beat it!
All the best!
catalina 350
Where about in the northeast do you sail?
Iam in Jersey. December, Brrrr.
catalina 350
Sorry Denr that you feel that way. Not our problem I suppose.
As I have stated earlier, I have over 100 hours at the Helm of a Catalina 350. I will contiunue to log hours on her through early Decemember here in the Northeast portion of the USA.
The boat is a very good performance oriented cruiser and a heck of a lot of fun to sail. She points real well, is very responsive, and loves a good breeze. I have flown everything and raced in winds gusting 25+ knots.
The conversation regarding the table is minor at that. The boat while offering a very enjoyable sailing experience at the same times offers more comfortable livability than any other vessel in her class. So.. hmm a cockpit table or no cockpit table.. Heck we can continue to exchange ideas on this folks.
If you have not sailed on one, perhaps you should reserve your opinion until such a time occurs.
catalina 350
What am I missing in this discussion about a cockpit picnic tables? One guy says it''s needed so that you can brace yourself when the boat is healed, another says the cockpit is so wide it should have two wheels, yet another says the permanent (picnic) cockpit table gets in the way. I happen to agree with the latter. Does this discussion not seem insane? Once again, this proves my theory that these boats are designed for dockside entertainment and marina living rather than for serious sailing. It isn''t the option pricing that is ridicules, IT''S THE BOAT!
catalina 350
Hi I''ll try to answer your questions here:
1. The tank monitors are standard. Although our monitor sytem has read nothing but "full" thus far. Catalina has sent a great "expert" on the system . He was on the boat last week and they will fix it along with a couple of other minotr things. So I must say I am delighted with Catalina and their dealer network thus far.
I have hasd the boat with the rail just about in the water with a cocpit full of people and kids in the stern rail seat (on the up side of the boat). Nobody ever thinks about or really raised the issue of having nothing to hold on to. Just brace yourself real good in the seat. Not an issue at all. I do take care of the boat myself even with people on board who may be busy with kids or other things. You really do need the space in the cockpit where the table would be to move around and do what you need to while underway. You will be glad there are no obstructions there. That is just my opinion. I never sailed a 350 with the cockpit table so maybe others have different ideas.
You will love this boat!
PS. We are starting an International 350 Association with fleets in various locations. E-mail me at email@example.com if you are interested!
catalina 350
We ordered a Catalina 350 for April''03 delivery and have been having the same discussion pertaining to the table. I actually would prefer the pedistal mounted table but am concerned that there is no way to brace yourself when heeling over. Did you add any modifcations or is it just not a problem. we sat in the cockpit and could not figure out what the crew could hang onto if heeling was significant.
Also, does the C350 come stanrdard with the PSS shaft seal and the tank monitors?
Per some of the other posts, some of the option pricing is ridiculous. Also the taxes, shipping to the west coast and commissioning to the west coast added 20k to the price tag.
catalina 350
I have been out sailing in the 350 and racing with the "boat pitching and heeled over 20 degrees"... Single handed at times as well. It is a blast! No problem at all. We ofetn sail with a bunch of us on board with kids too. Plenty of room for all in the safety and security of the cockpit. without the table. I couldn''t imagine having to walk arournd the darn thing at every tack and just moving about the cockpit. Edson makes a table for the Diamond Pedestal hat folds up out of the way. I will add that next year.
catalina 350
Well being new with sail boats altogether I did not know anything from anyone. I just know that when I walked down the peir to look at different boats I found it was going to be much easier for myself to get on. I had know idea of when they came into play. Plus I have been told that some of the boats I might look for before I found this out was Tartan and Sabre. well in my price range (even some that weren''t) I looked at on the web and they failed to show the stern. So I was left with guessing, espoecially since some of these boats are so far away to just hope int he car and go see.
But I appreciate all the input for this. Thanks.
catalina 350
Also regarding the cockpit width on the C350. I like Catalina''s as much as anyone else. I own one and my next baat will be one also since it is already owned in the family. I was on a C350 at a boatshow here a couple of months ago that didn''t have the cockpit table. Has anyone thought of what that really wide cockpit is going to be like walking across when the boat is pitching and heeled over 20 degrees? You would fall 10 feet if you slipped while walking down from the windward rail. There is so much extra useless space there in the cockpit. It would really feel better with the dual wheel setup or atleast make the front cockpit seating closer together.
catalina 350
Regarding walkthru transom.
If you go look through used boat listings here or yachtworld you can figure out the answer to the walkthrough transom question pretty quickly looking at pictures of different year boats. It is around 1990 though on most of their boats. It is about the same time they all started coming with wing keels as well.
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