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Even my inner child is disappointed.
Psychologists theorize that each of us have a collection of inner beings that regulate our actions. The most popular is the inner child; mischievous, curious and often in need of attention. Well, today we are focusing on our more rash assertive side, or as I like to call it, our inner 4x4 offroad SUV. This is the side of ourselves that makes us selflessly charge over and through the bogs, swamps and general rough terrain of life. Sometimes we lose traction and slip down the hillside of determination and other times our drive and ambition is so great it feels as though we're a fully upgraded and unstoppable Land Rover.
So on those days when your get-up-and-go has seemingly got-up-and-went, it's often fun to plop down on the couch with an offroad game and do what you can't do in life - be an unstoppable juggernaut. All you need to do is find a good game to facilitate this. Too bad the Xbox's new SUV sim 4x4 Evo 2 is not one of those games.
4x4 Evo 2 is the sequel to the mildly popular 4x4 Evo on PC, Dreamcast and PS2. While the PC and Dreamcast versions had their share of frantic mud splashing fun, this Xbox sequel is more like the watered down PS2 port. You get a lot of game modes and plenty of customization optionsk, but the gameplay elements just aren't well thought out and it looks no different than the Dreamcast and PS2 versions.
You're given $30,000 with which to buy your first monster. Unfortunately, you won't be able to pass the first track without earning some dough and properly decking out your ride. It's kind of retarded that your truck needs to be upgraded just to place on the first Career track, which leads me to the importance of Missions.
The Mission mode is a new addition as well as a necessity since you need to earn money for upgrades prior to entering the Career. Here you will do a series of very basic missions. After the mission briefings and a few long, frustrating moments staring at two different maps (both are equally unhelpful) to find your objective's location, you get to do brief deliveries, pick ups, checkpoints and other rote racing concepts. This might not be so painful if there was one decent map to reference instead of the two mind-bending pieces of a cartographer's nightmare.
One hundred vehicles, a plethora of upgrades and thirty tracks (including forests, bogs, plains etc.) add a ton of depth, but they still managed to screw this game up. The upgrade system is lame. It's required that you upgrade with specific parts before you can do a more interesting upgrade like a simple carburetor change. This greatly limits the extent of customization, vehicle uniqueness and subsequently, the fun.
The game isn't particularly interesting to watch. Sporting last years PS2 4x4 Evo graphics, this game looks old. I thought it would look at least as good as the PC version. I was wrong. The visuals aren't bad, but we've seen it all before. Open vistas, an airplane overhead, some side traffic - been there, done that. Still, the textures hold up well and are nicely detailed, and there is a bit of environmental bump mapping to add realism.
Vehicle AI isn't the best, either. All racers follow a prescribed path and never deviate. There is a real lack of aggression on the NPC's part. I want guys to at least attempt to run me off the road. Don't be so nice! If I wanted to make friends, I'd play Chatting Parodius.
The best part of 4x4 Evo 2 is the control, but even that is marred by the ridiculous camera angles. Controlling your vehicle is pretty simple and it responds very well to your commands. You're able to switch your wheel drive from rear-wheel drive to four-wheel low and four-wheel hi drive modes. It's up to you to determine which is best for a given situation.
The problem is the camera. You can choose from three different camera angles: top-down, first-person, and a weird third-person. But great control isn't worth spit if you can't see what the heck is in front of your face. The first-person and top-down views have their obvious problems; it's the third-person view is the one that really boggles the mind. When going up and down hills the camera will move just enough to let you look down on your hood instead of up or down the hill. This is particularly frustrating in races since seeing where you need to go is sort of vital.
4x4 Evo 2 is plagued with too many flaws to be recommended for anything other than a brief rental. The graphics are old, NPC riders aren't very fun to race against, the maps are dumb and the camera's a joke. I suggest you continue to search for other ways to virtually express your inner 4x4 offroad SUV.


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Hinsdale Walmart protest part of national effort
HINSDALE, N.H. -- A group of 10 to 20 people picketed outside the Walmart Supercenter for two hours Friday in a demonstration that mirrored similar activities across the country.
Hinsdale Police say they received a complaint Friday morning that a collection of protesters were on Walmart's public property and would not leave. Police Chief Todd Faulkner said he spoke with the people and told them they had to leave the property.
He said they left their vehicles in the store's parking lot and walked to the edge of Route 119 to continue their protest. It was a Black Friday demonstration to speak out against Walmart's treatment of workers and business practices.
Faulkner said the protesters obeyed the law, and no problem was created. He said the demonstration lasted from about 10 a.m. to noon.
An employee of the Walmart in Keene told the Reformer she did not know of any protests outside her store.
Al Norman, a Greenfield, Mass.,-based activist who founded Sprawl-Busters in 1993 and once helped prevent a Walmart from coming to his town, was at the Hinsdale protest to support the local workers. He said he didn't want the Hinsdale store to be the one that was forgotten, and the drive was much shorter for him than the ones to Northampton and Hadley, Mass.
"I always say it's a chain store in which every link in the chain is exploited," he said. "From the sweatshops in China to the sales floor in Hinsdale."
Norman said Walmart is the largest private employer in the United States but rarely pays its employees a livable wage. He said if the company paid each employee $12 an hour, it would add just 45 cents to each customer's shopping trip.
Norman said it is a shame Walmart pays so little because the family that owns it -- the Waltons -- is made up of multi-billionaires. He also blames the corporation for the loss of 200,000 American manufacturing jobs between 2001 and 2006.
Faried Numunar, a volunteer with the Vermont Workers' Center, said Walmart employees across the nation have decided to walk off the job in protest over the past three months. He said most workers are demanding better pay, improved conditions and basic workplace respect.
Numunar said the corporation has resorted to retaliation and intimidation to combat the organizing workers.
"For a long time, Walmart has systemically been against their workers' right to organize," he said, adding that the practice is legal but questionable.
Numunar said Walmart closed down a store Ontario, where some of its workers had formed a union.
According to The Associated Press, protesters gathered at Walmart stores across the United States to demand higher wages and better health care and benefits for the retail giant's hourly workers.
OUR Walmart said "hundreds and hundreds of workers" walked off the job on Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.
OUR Walmart, an organization backed by the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) union, said it counted 1,000 protests in 46 U.S. states, including strikes in 100 cities -- but Walmart spokeswoman Ashley Hardie called those figures "grossly exaggerated" in a statement.
"We are aware of a few dozen protests at our stores today. The number of associates that have missed their scheduled shift today is more than 60 percent less than Black Friday last year," the statement quotes Walmart President and CEO Bill Simon as saying. "It was proven ... that the OUR Walmart group doesn't speak for the 1.3 million Walmart associates. We had our best Black Friday ever and OUR Walmart was unable to recruit more than a small number of associates to participate in these made-for-TV events. Press reports are now exposing what we have said all along -- the large majority of protesters aren't even Walmart workers."
Walmart reported it had its best Black Friday event in history. The statement said Walmart processed nearly 10 million register transactions and almost 5,000 items per second during the high-traffic period from 8 p.m. through midnight.
The statement also said Walmart associates receive a 10 percent discount on general merchandise bought at Walmart stores all year long and earlier this holiday season, the company rewarded associates with a special holiday discount of 10 percent off most food items from Nov. 9 to Jan. 1.
The corporation, based in Bentonville, Ark., operates in 10,400 stores in 27 countries, according to the AP.
In related news, authorities believe a disagreement over a parking space led to two people being shot and wounded outside a Walmart in Tallahassee, Fla. The individuals -- a man and a woman -- were taken to a nearby hospital and are expected to make full recoveries. No arrests had been made as of Friday night.
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Afrobarometer: Round II 16-Country Merged Dataset, 2002-2004 (ICPSR 4558)
Principal Investigator(s): Africa, Cherrel, Institute for Democracy in South Africa; Alemika, Etannibi, University of Jos Research and Marketing Services. Department of Sociology; Bratton, Michael, Michigan State University; Chaligha, Amon, University of Dar es Salaam. Research on Poverty Alleviation Political and Administrative Studies; Coulibaly, Massa, Groupe de Recherche en Economie Appliquee et Theorique (Mali); Dansokho, Mamadou, L'Universite Cheikh Anta Diop (Senegal). Le Centre de Recherches Economiques Appliques; Davids, Yul Derek, Institute for Democracy in South Africa; Dzenga, Annie, University of Zimbabwe. Political and Administrative Studies Department; Green, Thuso, Sechaba Consultants (Lesotho); Gyimah-Boadi, E., Ghana Center for Democratic Development; Keulder, Christiaan, Institute for Public Policy Research (Namibia); Khaila, Stanley, Bunda College of Agriculture; Lekorwe, Mogoodi, University of Botswana. Political and Administrative Studies; Logan, Carolyn, Michigan State University; Mattes, Robert, University of Cape Town; Molomo, Mpho, University of Botswana. Political and Administrative Studies; Mulenga, Chileshe, University of Zambia. Institute for Economic and Social Research; Muwanga, Suzie, Makerere University. Wilsken Agencies Department of Government; Pereira, Joao, Eduardo Mondlane University. Centre for Population Studies; Reis, Deolinda, Afrosondagem; Rodrigues, Fransico, Afrosondagem; Semboja, Joseph, University of Dar es Salaam. Research on Poverty Alleviation Political and Administrative Studies; Sentamu, Robert, Makerere University. Wilsken Agencies Department of Government; Sithole, Masipula, University of Zimbabwe. Political and Administrative Studies Department; Tsoka, Maxton, University of Malawi. Centre for Social Research
The Afrobarometer project assesses attitudes and public opinion toward democracy, markets, and civil society in several sub-Saharan African nations. This dataset was compiled from the studies in Round II of the Afrobarometer conducted from 2002-2004 in 16 countries including Botswana, Cape Verde, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and South Africa. Certain questions addressed country-specific issues, but many of the same questions were asked across surveys. Citizens of the 16 countries were asked their opinions about recent political and economic changes within their country. Respondents were asked about their current satisfaction with economic conditions in their country, how they currently obtained food to eat, what resources they relied on for safety, and how they obtained health care. They were also asked how often in the last 12 months they or their family had gone without food, felt unsafe in terms of crime, had gone without medicine, or had gone without shelter. Their opinions were elicited about who they felt was responsible for providing schools, creating jobs, building houses, and reducing crime. They were asked what came to mind with the word "democracy," as well as their support for democracy, whether they were satisfied with democracy, and whether they had to be careful about what they said. Respondents were also asked how often they got news from such sources as radio, television, or newspapers, and how closely they followed what was going on in government and public affairs. Other questions sought respondents' judgments on overall government performance and social service delivery. Respondents also were asked to evaluate of the trustworthiness of various institutions, who they trusted and to what extent they relied on informal networks and associations. Other questions sought each respondent's view of himself in relation to ethnic and class identities. Demographic information was elicited from respondents including age, language spoken, education, and employment status.
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For several years, I've worked on projects that provide software to OEMs to help them build final products with our hardware. I write tests for the software, and often perform root-cause analysis when the tests fail. On one hand, my job is to catch quality problems before our software is released, standing up for our customers to make sure they really get our best work (at times having to use the phrase "How will our customers like this behavior?"). On the other hand, I'm a customer for internal tools that help us build the software, manage and execute tests. I have my own expectations for those tools.
What customers want
There is a continuous balancing act between quality and timeliness
Though they want perfect software, my customers must have something in their hands to start their own development. I could tell them they can have a release as soon as the next feature is complete, but they will want bugs fixed before then. They need to start writing applications to use the new feature, so they really need partial implementations first. Further, by making them wait for completion, I'm increasing the chance that they'll run into more defects or design misunderstandings when they finally start working with a release. These will of course delay their development further. This approach also increases frustration when customers want design changes.
I could promise to give them whatever is ready, every Friday at 4 PM, but I cannot guarantee that any particular feature will be complete, or even that the software will be usable. Our customers will start ignoring the regular releases, and request one to be promoted to some higher status, with an assumed guarantee of quality.
I will fail them if I am absolutely focused on quality or timeline. But which one is most important?
What my customers need is something they can start with now, with regular releases that enable them to make continuous progress. I can accomplish this by setting a release cadence that allows for thorough testing, while being willing to delay a release by a day or two to fix bugs that would slow my customers down. They are happier to be following our development process closely, while we provide them with continuously improved software.
Even between development and testing organizations, this applies. Effective test development closely resembles our customers' application development. I have been involved with projects where I had no access to code under development until it was supposedly complete. At that point, I was expected to have test development complete and be executing tests. In reality, I had insufficient insight into the development process, testing suffered (depth and schedule), and I even encountered hostility toward fixing early design issues.
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We release software in multiple versions because quality is a long-term goal. Each version should bring us closer to that goal, by being better than the previous version. Perfect software is unachievable without rigid specifications, which are unrealistic outside of space programs.
If we define quality as the suitability of software to accomplish its intended task, the quality actually decreases as defects are found. Undiscovered defects are still bad, but they become worse when they impede progress. In other words, quality decays as releases age. We can fight that by writing perfect code, or by making incrementally improved, frequent releases.
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From some of the comments here lately and seeing the attitude of some of our residents, I find it hard to define. We certainly have those who have plenty materially and we also have those who are given extra pressures from tutoring to keep ahead. What are the definitions and do we have more than one type of spoiling?
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Spoilt Palo Alto kids?
Original post made by Parent, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jun 9, 2007
From some of the comments here lately and seeing the attitude of some of our residents, I find it hard to define. We certainly have those who have plenty materially and we also have those who are given extra pressures from tutoring to keep ahead. What are the definitions and do we have more than one type of spoiling?
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a resident of Escondido School
on Jun 9, 2007 at 10:27 pm
To me being spoilt comes down to attitude, specifically the feeling of entitlement. With that definition, I'd say we have some spoilt parents in our community, too.
a resident of Gunn High School
on Jun 9, 2007 at 10:42 pm
It's a myth that all only children are spoiled anyway. Many parents of only children go out of their way to make sure that their kids don't have a sense of entitlement. I know only children who are far less spoiled than some kids in multi-kid families.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jun 10, 2007 at 12:34 pm
that is extremely insulting to perpetuate the ridiculous notion that only children are automatically spoiled.
a resident of Barron Park
on Jun 10, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Is Paris Hilton spoilt? Or is she just acting out within a society that demands so little from its kids and adults? Is Bill Clinton spoilt because he took what he could (Monica)? Is a welfare recipient spoilt because he/she would rather just get the money and not work for it? Is the city of Palo Alto spolit because it demands it all, yet refuses to build the internal business base to pay for it? Is the kid at Paly spoilt because he thought he was cute, and didn't need to wrry about the effect on his parents? Are his friends spoilt because their parents are covering for them, and not fessing up? Am I spoilt for writing this post (answer = yes, I think). But I am from Palo Alto, so I can do what I want.
Can anybody define the word "spoilt" for me?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 10, 2007 at 6:02 pm
I don't want to perpetuate a myth about only child syndrome as the litmus test for being spoilt. My point was that this was something that I felt was true growing up, not that this is what is happening now. I think that spoilt children come in families of all shapes, sizes, and anything else that could group them together.
I know some families where the income is probably on the lower side of the Palo Alto norm and the children here are given a lot, probably because it is thought that this will make them equal to their peers. I know some families where wealth is abused and others where you would not even realise that this is a wealthy family. So, I don't think money comes into it either.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jun 10, 2007 at 10:07 pm
I have never seen the word spoilt before. Isn't it just a misspelling?
a resident of Escondido School
on Jun 10, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Spoil, spoilt. Boil, boilt. Why not?
Seriously, check Merriam Webster Web Link to see that spoilt is an alternative spelling for spoiled.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 11, 2007 at 9:25 am
My recollections of grammar from English and Latin classes at high school.
Spoiled is the past tense - the milk was left out and it spoiled.
Spoilt is an adjective - spoilt milk is the result of lack of refrigeration.
I presume grammar is still taught and the rules haven't changed. In these technological ages with spell check and grammar check we may not need to remember what we were taught in school. Is this a form of spoiling too?
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jun 11, 2007 at 10:33 am
"Spoil, spoilt. Boil, boilt. Why not?"
People who care about schools think spelling doesn't count?
Even if spelling doesn't count in your personal values, posting to the world with misspellings makes you sound uneducated and not knowing that it does count to other people. Or not knowing how to use a spell checker.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 11, 2007 at 11:03 am
My son brought home a poem from school some years ago which I wish I had kept (or could find).
It was called something like "I have a brand new spellcheck, I got it from my ant" and it was full of homophones used incorrectly as well as contractions, etc. I found it very hard to read but it was very funny and showed the uselessness of spellcheck if you can't spell in the first place.
If anyone knows where I can get a copy, I would be grateful.
Thank you.
a resident of Escondido School
on Jun 11, 2007 at 12:32 pm
"People who care about schools think spelling doesn't count?"
Yeah, that's about as true a statement as "people who write about spell checkers have no sense of humor." Did you not see the next paragraph that began, "Seriously"? Surely comprehension is an important literary skill, too? ;-)
Relax. This as an online forum for discussion, not a college entrance exam.
But if you believe you're SO in the right, please check a few online resources. Web Link and Web Link both consider "spoilt" an acceptable spelling for use as either a verb or an adjective.
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Chevy Silverado Hybrid Pickup
electrictroy Posts: 564"A normal car with regen capabilities". The Chevy pickup doesn't do anything a normal car can not do (shut off at stops, provide plugs to power TVs/radios). Even the regen braking can be done with a normal car, via using the starter motor.
But definitely NOT a hybrid. A hybrid dumps the electrical power to the wheels.
xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 11,152No, your definition of a hybrid "dumps electrical power to the wheels."2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2008 and 2013 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
sebring95 Posts: 3,238Doesn't the Chevy keep the heat/AC and other ancilliary systems running while the engine is turned off? That's not something any other vehicle can do, even if you manually shut it down. Plus all electrical systems will reboot everytime you turn the key back on. More importantly, you can't turn your vehicle off while it's coasting because you would lose brake/steering assist.
Let's stick to the topics and not fall into the trap of talking about each other!
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ergo Posts: 56Sweet!
The world's only hybrid offering:
1. Towing ability.
2. ANY off pavement ability.
3. Emergency generator capabilities.
4. A pickup bed.
5. No waiting lines or "market adjustments!"
6. No compromise engine performance.
Looking forward to the impressive new Dual hybrid system on the 2007 Tahoe. Will be interesting to see this on the next generation GM pickups.
PS Any guesses who will make the next competing truck? :confuse:
Wouldn't surprise me to see Ford get itno the game with an F-150 hybrid perhaps
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yerth10 Posts: 428After Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid was launched which has similar size and engine.
The next hybrid from Ford should be the Mazda Tribute which also shares the size / engine.
By mass producing a particular system, they can bring down their cost.
obyone Posts: 8,054"hybrid" about 1-2 mpg? Hardly any savings to justify the cost.
Being an owner of sister Sierra I would say you are correct. It is nice having auto stop and a very refined starter. Plus I have used the 120 VAC a couple times to trim trees a ways from any AC outlets. Nice truck and you don't have to have the CA smog tests at $50 a whack. Of course you get the best truck in it's class and the prices this summer were great. To me the mileage was way down the list of wants and of little importance.
hybrid04prius Posts: 4The add'l cost is worth it because you get a tax deduction and a nice generator to boot. True the mileage gains are minimal but GM should really not call it a hybrid. They were better off just putting a diesel engine in it.
They were better off just putting a diesel engine in it.
I would have to agree with that. I don't know if hybrid PU trucks will be practical at all. I seriously doubt the HSD system that Toyota uses will be well suited for a work truck. It lends itself more to cars like the Prius and I imagine the Camry. The two SUVs Toyota is building are hardly worth the huge premium. More disgruntled owners of the RH & HH than happy campers. Toyota should have realized by now that they are not very good as 4X4 vehicles and they are not saving much gas.
Did GM screw up with their wannabe hybrid? I'll let you know in 5 or so years.
thereisnospoon Posts: 12It is VERY pointless because, trust me, when you replace the hybrid cell (which, since it's a Chevy, it's probably not going to last as long as it says), you're going to spend so much on that cell that you will probably end up LOSING money on it.
There's no reason to buy a Chevrolet to begin with, but IF you bought this Silverado hybrid, just about the only thing that would be good is that you could claim it on your taxes and get a bigger refund (or have to pay less).
you're going to spend so much on that cell that you will probably end up LOSING money on it.
What cell might that be? The battery is a $200 42 volt lead acid. The starter generator is very large and starts the engine instantly when you remove your foot from the brake. A DC/AC invertor is provided for 120volt AC power 20 amp service. Very handy for compressors and saws when away from commercial power. All that was $1000 extra. With no degradation to towing power or off-road ability. And GM still builds the best PU trucks available.
My Hybrid truck has electrical problems. My Dad's has mechanical problems.
My GMC Sierra Hybrid has not had a problem in 15 months. I don't get the mileage I had hoped for. It is about 1 MPG higher than my 1999 Suburban around town driving. Maybe 2 MPG better on the highway. Not great for a lighter, tinnier plastic truck.
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The Russellville Lady Cyclones gave the Lady Panthers all they wanted and more, but came up short with a 43-31 loss that ended their 2012-13 season.
After neglecting to win a single 6A/7A-Central Conference game, the eighth-seeded Lady Cyclones (3-22) shocked the crowd by going toe-to-toe with the top seed from the 7A/6A-North Conference.
Russellville tied the game at 4-4 in the first quarter when freshman Alyssa Owens hit a jumper and gave the Lady Cyclones an 8-6 lead. Benton (23-5) tied the game at 8-8, but Rosalyn Peevy put the Lady Cyclones up 10-8.
The Lady Panthers went on a 6-1 scoring run to take a 14-10 lead in the second quarter, but RHS senior Meredith Scott cut it to 14-13 going into the half.
Rosalyn Peevy put the Lady Cyclones ahead 16-14 with a three-point play in the third, then Benton came back to tie. Scott scored and from there, the two teams bounced back and forth.
Russellville led 26-22 by the end of the third quarter with contributions coming from Owens and Scott. The Lady Panthers closed the gap and took the lead with a three-point play early in the fourth period.
A few moments later, Russellville's seniors — Peevy, Scott and Xiamara Sanchez — all fouled out of the game.
The Lady Cyclones drew within two points, 33-31, but were never able to close the gap. Benton pulled away at the free-throw line.
Peevy led Russellville in scoring with 12 points, followed by Owens with 10 and Scott with seven.


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Spurs coaches are not unlike Spurs fans.
Their opinion of Matt Bonner falls when his 3-pointers don't.
There have been times when they have wondered if he's a player. But then his shots start to go in again, as they did in the final two games against Phoenix, and they see his energy and his 6-foot-10 body, and how he adds an element they otherwise wouldn't have. And they reconsider everything.
They are reconsidering now, and they will begin this debate this week. But what changes everything, this summer, is money.


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Freddie Freeman, first baseman for the Atlanta Braves, set the All-Star fan voting record with 19.7 million votes for the last spot on the MLB National League team for the upcoming All-Star game.
"It's unbelievable," said Freeman. "I'm kind of speechless. I wouldn't be here without the fans and I just saw that it's 19.7 million votes. It's incredible and it's just a dream come true. To win this is just beyond me."
The game will be played on Tuesday and joining Freeman in winning the fan vote was Toronto reliever Steve Delabar who garnered 9.6 million votes.
Los Angeles Dodgers Yasiel Puig came in second with the most votes but his vote total was not released.
Both Puig and Freeman passed the previous record set by Shane Victorino with 15.6 million votes in 2009, according to Sports Illustrated.


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Here RomeTotalWar,our second 3D artist who is novice in 3D modeling will make weapons,armor,helmets for our units and eventualy hameleona will help him a little in giving any advice because hameleona has the master skill for 3D art.
He will be given work in advance so when hameleona and me get to those units hameleona will just have the job of implementing the already done weapons and in that way wwe will be faster.
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Make a Illyrian spear. Take your time to make it look good.
Make the first one from the left. The biggest one. So this is just the sharp part of the spear.


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Friends Coyle, Owens enjoy Futures Game together
Double-A Portland second baseman, pitcher start in U.S. Team's win over World Team
By Ian Browne / MLB.com
MINNEAPOLIS -- A rare Red Sox prospect who hasn't received a lot of hype during his climb through the farm system, Sean Coyle was a little surprised when Double-A Portland manager Billy McMillon recently told him he was going to the premier showcase event for Minor Leaguers.
"When our manager called me, I thought he was joking," said Coyle. "He called me one morning and said, 'Guess who's going to the Futures Game?' I was like, 'I don't know, man. Your guess is as good as mine.' He said, 'You're going.' I said, 'No way.' That kind of caught me by surprise and it's definitely something I'm really excited about."
Coyle, who was named as a roster replacement to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game after Mookie Betts was promoted to the Red Sox, went 0-for-2 while batting second and starting at second base for the U.S. Team in Sunday's 3-2 win over the World Team.
And Portland ace lefty Henry Owens was the starting pitcher, firing a scoreless first inning before giving way to the bullpen.
Perhaps because of his underwhelming 5-foot-8, 175-pound frame, Coyle has been able to develop his skills without a lot of fanfare.
Making the trip to Minneapolis even more memorable is that Coyle got to travel with Owens, one of his best friends on the Sea Dogs.
"Me and Henry are really good friends on the team," said Coyle. "We double up on the bus together. We hang out a lot off the field. Two guys from the same team, just in general to come here is pretty cool, but the fact that it's Henry and I and we're good buddies is something exciting and fun."
Coyle is hitting .336 with 11 homers, 47 RBIs and a .997 OPS.
"I think I made some swing adjustments this offseason that I started working on, kind of in the middle of the summer last season and just trying to create a little bit of rhythm, a little bit of direction and staying in the zone a little bit longer," said Coyle. "I've been able to be a little bit more consistent with bringing the same swing to the ballpark every day."
Consistency has also been a key for Owens this season, and Coyle has enjoyed watching his friend carve up opposing hitters in the Eastern League.
"He throws his offspeed whenever he wants to and keeps guys guessing," said Coyle. "He gets guys late on his fastball and early on his offspeed and he's a smart pitcher and he's starting to be able to pitch to some contact, which is funny to say. He is kind of shying away from striking everybody out, but I think that's what he's been working on and trying to go deeper into games. It's really fun to play behind him."
In his 17 starts for Portland, Owens is 12-3 with a 2.21 ERA. He has 111 strikeouts in 105 2/3 innings and opponents are hitting .183 against him.
A promotion to Triple-A should come soon for Owens, and then he'd be just one phone call away from joining the recent wave of prospects who have been called up to Fenway Park.
"Every year, I've kind of progressed," said Owens. "I always had expectations coming into each year and I try and surpass them and stay as humble as possible. I have to thank Bob Kipper, the pitching coach in Portland. He's been very instrumental in my success, especially commanding all three of my pitches."
Owens looks forward to the time when he can call Fenway Park his home office, and he hopes to be able to call Jon Lester a teammate. After following Lester around during Spring Training, Owens would love to try learning from the All-Star lefty for an entire season.
"I hope they're able to sign Lester," said Owens. "He deserves to retire a Red Sox. He's done so much for the organization. I'd like to see him there for a long time."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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White Sox marvel at Griffey's throw
Outfielder preserves scoreless tie with defensive gem
By David Just / MLB.com
The 38-year-old outfielder was shifted back to center field after he accepted a trade to come to Chicago at the Trade Deadline, and questions about how the move would affect the White Sox defense quickly ensued.
While he's probably not going to be winning any more Gold Gloves, his play in Tuesday's tiebreaker against the Twins was critical to one of the biggest wins of his career.
With the game still scoreless in the top of the fifth, Michael Cuddyer was on third with one out. Brendan Harris sent John Danks' pitch high into shallow center field, and Cuddyer stood ready at third to tag up and break the stalemate.
Griffey waited under the ball, made the catch and put everything he had into his throw. It two-hopped its way to catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who held his ground -- and the ball -- despite being railroaded by Cuddyer.
The White Sox won by a score of 1-0, making the bang-bang double play the key to the game. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said as much afterward.
"If Griffey didn't make that play, all you guys would be [criticizing] me right now," he said. "But that was the key. When Griffey made that play and A.J. held onto the ball, I think the fans got involved."
"Coming down to it, that play, all I had to do was make a good throw," Griffey added. "The credit is all A.J. I put a two-hopper in there and he was able to get it and block the plate. That's the key there. He put his body on the line for us."
Pierzynski was still in shock after the game.
"I still don't know how I caught the ball," he said. "I have no idea. I really have no idea. I really didn't think I did. I couldn't feel it in my glove, so when I turned I thought it went flying.
"It took a perfect throw and a perfect play. Cuddyer can run. I give him credit. He hit me good."
It was the play that single-handedly gave Griffey another crack at the postseason, which was the reason he accepted the trade to come to Chicago in the first place.
Griffey hasn't played in a playoff game since 1997, when his Mariners lost to the Orioles in the American League Division Series.
Celebrating on the field in front of 40,354 black-clad fans was a dream come true for the future Hall of Famer.
"[General manager] Kenny Williams and Ozzie and [White Sox chairman Jerry] Reinsdorf have given me a chance. I can't thank them enough," Griffey said. "The hardest part was getting there. Now it's just a matter of us going out there and doing what we've been doing."
Griffey surpassed the 600-homer milestone earlier this season, and passed Sammy Sosa for fifth place on the all-time list a week ago.
Statistically speaking, Griffey's numbers since joining the Sox have been subpar, but his presence in the clubhouse has invigorated his teammates.
Fellow veteran Jim Thome has struck a particularly strong bond with "The Kid," and the two often trade advice.
"I do more of the asking," Thome said. "We kind of work together in that regard. We all do. But yes, we're both left-handed hitters, and you know what? Junior, since he got here, has been a great leader. He's helped our young guys and older guys, as well. The day he walked in that clubhouse in Kansas City, you could see the intensity rise. I'm so happy for him that he has an opportunity to go back [to the playoffs], too."
"These guys have worked their butt off for this," Griffey added. "They've been doing it all year. I can't say enough for the guys in that locker room."
David Just is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Does anyone have a reccomendation for a warm and waterproof glove. I have warm weather gloves, but the frost in on the pumpkin in Vermont and need something warmer. My bike has heated grips that work quite well at warming the palms.
Does anyone have a reccomendation for a warm and waterproof glove. I have warm weather gloves, but the frost in on the pumpkin in Vermont and need something warmer. My bike has heated grips that work quite well at warming the palms.
I have a pair of Widder heated gloves. Don't care for them as they are so bulky. You might try the heated liners that go inside a regular pair of gloves. Or how about Hippo Hands.http://www.hippohands.com/Hippo%20Hands.htm
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David - this seems more like a GEAR thread, so off it goes to GearLand..
Hang on, thread moving in progress..
Don Eilenberger http://www.eilenberger.net
Spring Lk Heights NJ NJ Shore BMW Riders
'12 R1200R - I love this bike!
Ditto on BikeMike's advice.
I have the Wunderlich version of Hippohands, they are VERY effective, and I can wear unlined gauntlets down into the low 30's without a problem (except HIGH on the heated grips quickly becomes too hot..) They are also quite good at keeping wet off your hands/gloves, enough so that even though I carry waterproof gloves - I never bother with them when I have the grip "muffs" on.
Don Eilenberger http://www.eilenberger.net
Spring Lk Heights NJ NJ Shore BMW Riders
'12 R1200R - I love this bike!
I use Gerbings. Sometimes, when it gets really cold, I even plug them in. Once you get down to about 20 degrees, they really need the help of the electricity. Not sure they are really all that waterproof. But have yet to get wet hands in them.
'09 BMW 1200 GSA, 2013 BMW 700GS, 2000 Goldwing SE, '09' V Star 950, '09 Honda Rebel,
'77 Honda 750A. Holding at six til I get new garage built - need more room for more bikes!
The BMW winter glove is a great glove. If I remember correctly, it is Gore Tex lined. Those gloves with heated grips handle most winter riding for me.
Gerbings here too. They work alright plugged in or not, they're bulky but they are winter gloves.
I've been in rain a number of times with them, my hands get wet.
While the thermostat has a range with the dial, it seems like it only has 2 settings, on or off.
For cash sakes I want to get a couple more winters out of them and look for something else.
About five or six years ago I bought a pair of Held's Hawk Gore-Tex gloves and they work well. They're heavy, insulated, warm, and waterproof. Like any heavy winter glove there's less feel, but that's just part of the give and take with any motorcycle gear. Held no longer makes the Hawk Gore-Tex, but I know they've replaced them with something and, if I were in the market for a new pair of winter gloves, that's what I'd get. If you want to check for yourself, newenough.com sells Held stuff and they'll have pics and reviews.
As an aside, I wear my Held Steves in weather down to the low 30s with heated grips (and my GS hand protectors help, of course) and they do just fine. Unless its cold and wet I rarely wear the heavy winter gloves.
Your profile doesn't say where you are, but it also depends on where you're riding. I'm in north Texas where our winters are relatively mild, so my heavy insulated gloves ought to last a lifetime. That, and I have no need for heated gloves. But if you're riding in colder areas its a different ballgame.
Former owner of an '03 R1150R
My favorite non-heated gloves are the Tourmaster Winter Elites. I've been wearing them for seven years and even bought a spare pair in case they ever stop making them. They are good to 30F degrees without the attached cover (stuffs in a zippered compartment of the gauntlet). They are good to 20F degrees with the cover in place.
Salty Fog Rally 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014 And DRAT! Missed the last one in 2015!
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Bought a set of Wunderlich Handle Bar Muffs (Item# 8110360, $85.00) and used them for the first time on a ride in the Alaska Range last weekend. Rode in temperatures as low as 24 degrees wearing only a set of light deer skin gloves with my hand warmers on low.
I used them on my GSPD that has Touratech hand protectors mounted. I found that fitting them over the hand protectors was not a problem, but it created an opening at the end of the hand muffs that let in some cold air. An easy fix with a bit of tape.
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I think there are several different types of thoughts....
1. Do you want heated gloves? It is the warmest option of them all. Research Widder, Gerbing gloves, they make glove liners and full gloves. The full gloves are waterproof. I used to have a pair in the past, but sold them as I found them too thick for good control. That is just my personal experience.
2. If you don't want heated winter gloves, I have found that the BMW Winterglove is the warmest and well made, it is also waterproof. (I own a pair and love them)
3. Hippo hands: with that it looks ugly, but is very effective. You can wear thinner gloves inside them, but you don't see your controls. I hear it takes getting used to.
Nothing is worse than cold hands, so it is matter of compromise. Happy researching.
Keep the rubber side down!!
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I used to wear winter gloves. I have the Aerostich Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet with the Merino wool lining. I've Scotch-garded the heck out of 'em, and they are very warm and mostly waterproof. They have Aerostich's TFT padding in the knuckles.
I too have handlebar covers - very similar to the Wunderlich product. Mine were made by a police supply company in Portland, OR that no longer sells to the public. Mine were specially made for the R1150RTP, which has stalk mirrors in addition to the body-mounted mirrors. It appears that the Wunderlich product would also work with stalk-mounted mirrors.
The combination of the handlebar covers and heated grips means I haven't used my warm winter gloves in the two years I've had the handlebar covers. My summer gloves (Aerostich Elkskin Ropers) are perfectly fine inside the dry and warm still air provided by the combination of the heated grips and the handlebar covers.
Most importantly, the handlebar covers keep your gloves dry. As a Pacific Northwest skier, I can assuredly say there is no such thing as a completely waterproof glove. I've been looking for one for 30 years. The handlebar covers keep my gloves bone-dry, which is critical to this year-round Seattle-area rider.
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Read all about MaliciousMandy's fan encounters last night in the wee hours of the morning. Here is an excerpt:
The first thing Peter said when he got out was that he wanted to give us a hug for being out there all night... He is *SO* sweet.... I mean, yea we are creepers - WHO stays outside a set all night?!??! *ahem - we do* but seriously?!?!?!Wow, if you read Mandy's report, you'll see that Rachelle & Edi were there last night too...Inneresting!
He gave us all hugs, said thanks....
Kstew asked how long we'd been there - Allie joked a few minutes, KStew said "Oh good" then we admited all night and she said "really? awn" and gave us all hugs, such a nice girl!
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Cat Cora and The Muppets Cook Up Kid-Friendly Food
Mangia! Cat Cora and The Muppets Cook Up Kid-Friendly Fare
Make dinnertime a democracy! If you want your children to be open to trying new foods, ask for their help (and opinions) in the kitchen! Iron Chef Cat Cora shows her softer side in The Muppets Kitchen. In webisodes on Disney.com, the mother of four partners with puppets to educate kids about everything from ingredients to techniques with tips on herbs to a lesson in spinning pizza dough. She also offers up a variety of age-appropriate recipes.


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Medlen apologizes to Fredi for critical comments
Following loss, starter voiced displeasure about being taken out in seventh
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
ST. LOUIS -- When he returned to Busch Stadium on Saturday, Kris Medlen apologized to Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez for the heat-of-the-moment comments he made to reporters regarding his removal during the seventh inning of Friday night's 3-1 loss to the Cardinals.
"I'm a competitor and I want to be out there," Medlen said. "That's all I really told [Gonzalez] I was trying to say. ... It wasn't a big deal. He said whatever he said and it's done. It's not a distraction or anything. It was just me venting to the wrong people."
Gonzalez said this issue ended when he and Medlen shared their brief discussion Saturday afternoon. But he chose not to elaborate on the situation, which would have been a non-issue had Medlen not issued his critical comments in unsolicited fashion approximately 45 minutes after exiting the game.
"It's fine," Gonzalez said. "I don't even want to talk about it."
After Medlen surrendered a double and single to put runners on the corners with no outs and the Cardinals leading 2-1 in the seventh, Gonzalez called for Scott Downs to come out of the bullpen. It was seemingly a decision that most managers would have made in that same situation.
But Medlen made it known that he felt he should have been given a chance to clean up the mess he had created.
"I got taken out with 78 pitches," Medlen said Friday night. "I was just starting to have to battle. I didn't have to battle yet. But I wasn't given the opportunity. I guess I'm voicing the fact that I didn't appreciate that. I don't know what kind of mentality we're trying to create for our starters. But I feel like I should be able to work out of some jams."
Medlen altered his tune when he explained his comments on Saturday.
"I didn't give myself that five-minute cool-down period after a start to where I could really think about everything," Medlen said. "Obviously I wanted to stay in the game. There is something wrong with you if you don't want to stay in the game, whatever the situation is. But I was in a situation where I didn't have much leeway."
Gonzalez certainly had reason to believe Medlen might be fading. Nine of the 14 earned runs the right-handed pitcher had allowed in his previous five starts scored after he had thrown his 70th pitch.
With Heyward out, B.J. getting more playing time
ST. LOUIS -- When Jason Heyward suffered a broken jaw on Wednesday, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said he would shift Justin Upton from left field to right field and then mix and match to fill his other two outfield spots.
Gonzalez discussed the possibility of giving Evan Gattis a lot of playing time in left field. But with Gattis hitting just .188 (22-for-117) with three home runs and a .581 OPS since June 1, the Braves will be less persuaded to overlook his defensive shortcomings as an outfielder.
During the past two games, Gonzalez has started Jordan Schafer in left field and B.J. Upton in center field. This arrangement strengthens the defense that is weakened in Heyward's absence and also provides Upton a chance to get the consistent at-bats he needs to escape his season-long funk.
After learning Heyward will likely miss at least a month, Upton said he immediately realized the need to step up and prove to be the player the Braves envisioned when they gave him a franchise-record contract in November. He entered Saturday hitting .184 with a .560 OPS.
"I know I immediately thought to myself, 'All right, now is the time,'" Upton said. "If there has ever been a better time all season, this is it."
Making his first start since Heyward's injury on Friday night, Upton recorded a hit in three plate appearances and produced a sharp opposite-field line drive that provided some indication he could be regaining the comfort he had when he recorded 10 hits in his first 21 at-bats after coming off the disabled list earlier this month.
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Astronauts to Visit Clarkson University for Space Days
[A photograph for media use is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/photos/sacco.jpg.]
Astronauts Albert Sacco Jr. and Bonnie J. Dunbar will visit Clarkson University this month in celebration of the United Nations' World Space Week.
During the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering Clarkson Space Days celebration on October 14 and 29, the astronauts will speak about their experiences living and performing research in space.
Sacco is the George A. Snell Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University and director of the Center for Advanced Microgravity Materials Processing. Dunbar is the president and CEO of the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
The public and Clarkson students, faculty and staff are cordially invited to all Space Days events.
Sacco will speak on October 14 and Dunbar will speak on October 29. There will also be a presentation of Clarkson's contributions to space research and a student team space-quiz competition on October 29.
Sacco's visit begins with a reception on Wednesday, October 14, at 1 p.m. in the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP) Atrium, followed by a 1:30 lecture in CAMP 177.
After Sacco's lecture at about 2:45, there will be an informal reception and discussion with the astronaut/professor in the Barben Rooms of the Cheel Campus Center.
In Sacco's lecture, titled "Living and Working in Space -- A Scientist's/Teacher's Perspective," he will describe the types of jobs in science and engineering in the space program, all within the context of training and flying in space. He will give details on the kinds of science and engineering research done in space, and why this is important to those of us here on earth. He will also convey to students the message that they can do anything they imagine they can do, and will give them a framework for why it is very important that they study science, engineering and mathematics.
Sacco received a B.S. in chemical engineering from Northeastern University and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Northeastern University in 1997, he spent 20 years as a professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the last eight as head of its Chemical Engineering Department.
In 1996, he flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia as a scientist astronaut, and conducted 200 experiments for 130 scientists. He has published over 200 papers, is a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and a full member of the International Academy of Astronautics. He has received numerous awards, including three honorary doctorates and the United States Space Flight Medal.
For more information, contact Professor Liya Regel at firstname.lastname@example.com or 315-268 7672
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in six alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
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Amsterdam - No luck for the Amsterdam
Within walking distance of the Central Railway Station of Amsterdam (behind the Science Center NEMO) you find the Netherlands Maritime Museum (Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum).
Next to this building you can see a replica of the Amsterdam, a magnificent 18th-century cargo ship of the Dutch East India Company.
Between 1985 and 1990 this replica was built by volunteers by only using tools that existed in the 18th century. The replica is accessible for visitors of the museum.
The picture was taken just before the last sun rays of the evening disappeared behind the clouds.
When I saw a sightseeing boat arriving, I wanted to draw attention to the stark contrast between the old ship and the modern but much smaller boat. Seeing the result afterwards, I can only note that the boat is simply almost unnoticed next to the majestic Amsterdam.
Why did the real Amsterdam had no luck?
Read the information I found on Wikipedia:
The maiden voyage of the Amsterdam was planned from Texel (an island in North-Holland) to the settlement Batavia (in the present Indonesia).
On 15 November 1748 the ship made its first attempt but returned on 19 November 1748 due to an adverse wind.
The Amsterdam made a second attempt on 21 November 1748, which also failed and from which the ship returned on 6 December 1748.
The third attempt was made on 8 January 1749. But the Amsterdam was wrecked in a storm on the English Channel on 26 January 1749.
The shipwreck was discovered in 1969 in the bay of Bulverhythe, United Kingdom, and is sometimes visible during low tides.
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mrichat (1755) 2013-06-16 20:23
Hello Paul,
you have represented a wonderful image with maintaining the softness of the colors.good balance of warmth of color and contrast.the cruize is huge and antique looking.I like the framming also.Thanks for sharing.
Take care.
adidas5nb (5743) 2013-06-16 20:37
wow..what a huge cruise.like your presentation and the warm colors.great pov.i think the 3 masts and the flags on them make the pic that much more attractive.
howladersourav (341) 2013-06-16 21:56
Hi Paul
It is a picturesque shot. You've got good moment to capture the colour of the clouds as background, which matches perfectly with the subject. Very well composed and good lighting.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Let us share our world to each other.
carlo62 (63163) 2013-06-16 23:46
Buongiorno Paul
la storia della nave è molto triste, una nave che non è mai riuscita ad esserlo, come un uccello che non ha mai spiccato il volo.
La foto è molto bella, la luce calda del tramonto invade tutto e crea una bella atmosfera.
Il battello moderno è praticamente invicibile, l'imponenza dell'antica nave è magnifica.
Bella condivisione e bella nota.
Buona giornata
papagolf21 (121038) 2013-06-17 0:02
Bonjour, Paul,
Très belle composition. La réalisation s'apparente à une peinture. Le sujet principal est parfaitement mis en valeur et bénéficie d'une lumière magnifique.
Les couleurs sont superbes.
Très bonne journée.
dta (87629) 2013-06-17 1:14
Bonjour PAul ,
Un trois mats majestueux , sous un éclairage de toute beauté . L'image est composée à la perfection est fait penser à un tableau de maître .
cargus (11179) 2013-06-17 1:46
Wonderful composition of colors you framed. The clarity, colors and lights very well managed. Very well done.
kato (11630) 2013-06-17 2:32
Hello Paul,
You're capturing well this a replica of 18th-century cargo ship by a good composition and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting and impressive to see the cargo ship of Great Navigation Age. As compared with the boat which anchors in front of cargo ship, its huge size is known well. It's impressive in high mast besides the big cargo body. The whole is harmonized and balanced well by a good arrangement and beautiful color combination.
Kind regards,
siudzi (34141) 2013-06-17 3:55
Hi Paul,
This ship looks really outstanding at your pic! Perfectly seen and presented with a lovely special lighting on it and the surroundings. Love the pastel mood of your image. Well done!
Sergiom (98880) 2013-06-17 5:44
Bonjour Paul
Il est magnifique ce voilier, surtout dans cette luminosité de fin de journée. Il est aussi très imposant si on le compare au bateau moderne qui passe devant au moment de la photo. Le travail de post production est très intéressant.
timecapturer (49288) 2013-06-17 6:05
Hi Paul
I love this! It has an old master painting feel about it and the subject matter just seems to fit this motive so aptly. Glorious light and immaculate detail give the view a beautiful and magical atmosphere. Stunning work!
Have a good week - Brian.
Romano46 (18472) 2013-06-17 6:44
Ciao Paul
Una delle tue foto più belle e spettacolari che non mi stanco di ammirare.
Eccellente nella composizione e spettacolare per l'illuminazione fantastica che avvolge il vascello e e il paesaggio che lo circonda.
Un ottimo scatto che gode di una composizione eccellente e di una bella gestione del colore e della luce.
Complimenti! Un eccellente lavoro.
Ciao e buon inizio di settimana
Oceania (5202) 2013-06-17 7:24
Hi Paul,
You are a master on colors for all your wonderful pictures. This one is no exception.
Your story behind the scene is very informative and interesting. I really enjoy to read it.
ktanska (31199) 2013-06-17 9:36
Hi Paul,
Impressive ship in lovely warm tone light. Yes this ship is quite famous, being on such a visible location. But I didn't know the history of (or had forgotten) it.
Thanks for a reminder!
ikeharel (86552) 2013-06-17 9:45
Good evening Paul,
I remember this ship and the maritime-museum there, visited in 2/2002.
Fine golden light over the galeon, also know the story about, and especially impressed with the statue on her bow: I think it is a mermaid, not seen on pic. here.
Best regards,
cornejo (52220) 2013-06-17 9:50
Hi Paul, very good picture of this beautiful and interesting boat with beautiful sun rays, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness, depth, light and color. Very good and interesting job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.
Good evening and happy start to the week.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
olive224 (2719) 2013-06-17 11:31
Nice image, great composition, the colors are very saturated and a bit surrealistic
The boat is really beautiful
THanks for sharing
mesutilgim (99478) 2013-06-17 12:09
Hello Paul,
Another "masterpiece" in your gallery !
Not only the photographic quality but also your notes makes it as perfect job !
TFS and best regards
Janusz1974 (2760) 2013-06-17 12:36
Hello Paul,
The ship is very beautiful.
Fantastic and wonderful composition.
I like very pleasant and soft colours tones.
Best regards
npecanhuk (79319) 2013-06-17 19:35
Hi Paul!
Very beautiful picture for its well chosen subject, colors, exposure, level of sharpness, chosen pov and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Graal (103038) 2013-06-17 23:56
Hi Paul,
very nice and interesting view of replica of old ship in Amsterdam. Good POV, colors and composition. Interesting informations. Solid photo-work.
Have a nice day.
emka (117147) 2013-06-17 23:58
Hi Paul, beautiful photo of this old cargo ship. Majestic vessel. I like the vivid colours and certain softness. it looks like a painting of the Dutch master.
WArm regrads
jhm (169888) 2013-06-18 3:27
Hallo Paul,
Deze foto lijkt meer op een schilderij dan op een foto.
Zo mooi genomen en samengesteld.
Ik dacht dat deze boot op het Ei lag, maar ik zal het niet goed meer weten.
Dit is werkelijk een pracht van een foto Paul, zo mogen er meer komen.
Heel mooi gepresenteerd, bedankt.
Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen met 31.8° C.
delpeoples (60240) 2013-06-18 5:23
Salut cher Paul
Such a magical shot, the light here is truly exquisite, turning the ship into a golden galleon. The reflections are equally beautiful and I like the white frame you used, it really accentuates the warm tones.
Thanks for sharing, bonne journee
pajaran (73405) 2013-06-18 22:46
Dobar dan.
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tesk o starom brodu, sa datim podacima i istorijom ...
Lep pogled na brod i trenutak sa oblacima.
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast, lepe boje.
Dobar rad, lepo pokazano mesto i brod.
Lep brod.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Good afternoon.
Very interesting and good article on the old board, with the given data and history ...
Nice view of the vessel and the moment the clouds.
A good time recording, contrast, beautiful colors.
Good work, nice place and shown the ship.
Nice ship.
Have a great and successful day, all the best.
Schnappilic (9692) 2013-06-19 2:39
Hello Paul,
Congratulations for this superb light which is the more attractive composition. Your picture seems to be a painting.
Best regards,
Sonata11 (34009) 2013-06-19 10:10
Hi Paul,
very beautiful capture of this scene. Beautiful boat and whole surroundings. Wonderfully executed with a nice atmosphere. I really enjoying this scenery. Bravo !!!! Tfs.
Warm regards, Barbara
PiotrF (29646) 2013-06-19 13:26
Hello Paul
great view of fantastic palaces, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done
fabbs99 (17179) 2013-06-20 6:48
Hello Paul,
Fantastic composition of the ship ,lovely true colors, good light and, as always, stunning details and sharpness.I love the three flags atop the masts.TFS.
rigoletto (34279) 2013-06-21 3:04
hi paul,
i took the photo of this famous ship from the bottom, as we were passing by her with a canal cruise. the weather and lighting look very well. color temperature makes the sky look a bit green, but that might be my screen.
elenimavrandoni (0) 2013-06-21 4:42
Hello Paul, a marvelous composition, very impressive and majestic presentation!
my compliments
thank you for your kind words and the warm welcome!
AdrianWrobel (1676) 2013-06-22 14:26
Heil, ¶wietny pomys³ na promocjê regionu i turystyki, podobaj± mi siê barwy i ten statek. Pozdrawiam - Adrian
macjake (78851) 2013-06-22 14:33
Hi Paul
wonderful note!
Oh what I'd give to go and see the actual ship at low tides in the UK...I bet that would be very very interesting and a sight to remember.
and its interesting too, that they built this replica with tools only from that era.
lovely shot with the lighting, its majestic and elegant.
great post
Hi Paul,
beautiful light and colors, yes the old boats is so Majestic that the new one is almost unnoticed.
rychem (51035) 2013-06-22 22:25
Imposing sailing ship, beautiful and colorful photo, fantastic light and composition
m (0) 2013-06-23 0:56
Hi Paul,
this sailing ship may be unlucky but its replica is absolutely beautiful here. Great postcard. And yes, the sightseeing boat looks almost like a part of the deck.
Love the sunlight here, so warm and delicate. Lovely colors.
Have a happy Sunday!
Didi (61221) 2013-06-23 9:40
Salut Paul
Il s'agit donc d'une reproduction de ce navire célèbre ou bien ai je mal compris le texte en Anglais :)
Intéressantes dominante chaude de début de soirée
Bien cordialement
Royaldevon (49800) 2013-06-23 10:51
Hello Paul,
It was an unlucky vessel but I can't help noticing how magnificent it appears in comparison with the modern barge!
The low sun has done a fine job furnishing golden hues on the water, on the ship and on the facades of the nearby building. A delightful photograph in its colours and its sharp details.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
jjcordier (79297) 2013-06-23 23:03
Très belle lumière sur ce magnifique bateau situé devant le musée maritime.
mcmtanyel (37153) 2013-06-26 13:03
Hello Paul,
This is a magnificent ship. The color and light management of your photo are excellent. The composition of your photo is very pleasant, too. However, to address your comment on the sightseeing boat, I think if you had waited a bit until the little boat passed the the Amsterdam (by even a tad bit), it would be more noticeable in the photo. Of course, I wasn't there and do not know if there is another obstacle further downstream, similar to the pier on the right. Overall, this is a very high quality picture and I would not worry too much about the sightseeing boat. Your photo still manages to show how it is dwarfed by the Amsterdam.
Cricri (135554) 2013-07-04 11:32
Bonjour Paul
Quelle belle image, j'aime l'éclat de la lumière qui rehausse les couleurs, le cadrage est excellent, très belle image
Belle soirée
Tigerlily (3379) 2013-07-06 15:13
A superb shot... unbelievable!The colour, light, and clarity are excellent. Looks like a painting...
adramad (53528) 2013-07-08 8:10
Hola Paul.
Hi Paul.
One interesting note gives us enough background of history and the fate of the splendid boat, to which this reply shows his beauty and grandeur, is a beautiful ship and you've captured a sensational POV that sky so beautiful.
Very good the management of brightness and optimum sharpness, nice color range contributes to the success of the image.
Have a good evening.
Best wishes.
abmdsudi (65485) 2013-07-08 9:17
Hi Paul
There's a lot to attract the eye in this image including, the vibrant colours, the masts reaching out the wonderful blue sky, the golden light on side of the proud galleon and the shimmering water, what else can we ask for!! It's nicely composed shot and the history to go along, indeed this galleon really is something and you have got this one in a great setting, it captures the type of weather conditions in one glance and takes the eye all round the frame making her stands out so clearly and stunningly. This is a magnificant capture and your effort is well paid off. My congrats
Best regards
limielski (0) 2013-08-25 7:19
Hi Paul!
I don't know how it happened I didn't give you any comment for this superb work!
Amazing colours like in oil painting. A ship is really magnificent and you with your professional skills show it in extraordinary way!!
Have a nice sunday evening!
eldancer1 (36343) 2013-09-06 9:52
Beautiful tall ship! Nicely captured with good pov and it has good dof with sharp details. I like the colors especially of the clouds and good lighting. Well done, tfs.
maloutim (10731) 2013-09-15 14:50
Good evening Paul,
A majestic ship captured in beautiful light conditions ! The golden rays of the sun have struck the ship, the sea, the buildings, and have given the sky this fine special blue tint.
Indeed the contrast is great between the old ship and the new boat !
Thanks for sharing.
Kindest regards.
ChrisJ (129122) 2013-09-21 2:42
Hello Paul,
Definitely a case of third time UNlucky! (with the wrecking). Eventually I suppose the wreck will be salvaged and placed in a museum. The Batavia was retrieved off the west Australian coast and what remains is now in the Fremantle shipwrecks museum near Perth. I was lucky enough to go see it so have some idea how great these ships were. Tfs!
Gigidusud (21669) 2013-09-30 10:55
Bonsoir Paul,
Cette magnifique photo m'a échappé! La lumière et les couleurs sont sublimes, un vrai tableau. La reproduction du trois mats est très réussi.
jmdias (74827) 2013-10-11 1:44
very nice view of the old boat. I liked these details and the special golden light. Brazilians created a replica from the first Portuguese boat that arrived in brazil in 1500 but it was full of problems.
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- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2013-05-24
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Pleasanton's main drag boasts an embarrassment of dining riches, including a wide array of restaurants influenced by Mediterranean countries — especially the boot-shaped one. But the newest bistro to land on this restaurant-rich stretch of real estate brings a Mediterranean menu that showcases the Greek and Turkish end of that sea, with savory, delicious results.
Lokanta Mediterranean Grill and Bar opened last spring in the space previously occupied by the Agora Bistro — with a small al fresco dining area out front and clean, comfortable lines within. Lokanta, which simply means restaurant or cafe in Turkish, was designed by partners Dogan Ozdogan and executive chef Muhammet Culha, who oversees the open kitchen that runs the length of the front room.
The brick walls have been whitewashed, retro Edison-style light fixtures add atmosphere, and a cocktail bar in the backroom gives that dining area an appealing lounge atmosphere. The bar offers Turkish, Greek and California wines by the glass or the bottle, so if you're curious about a Cankaya Emir de Nevsehir from Turkey, say, you can try a glass of that white wine ($7) without committing to a full bottle. They offer classic cocktails, too — variations on the Bellini theme, mojitos and margaritas ($8 each) — with a variety of mezes.
All in all, it's a warm, welcoming place, and it smells wonderful from the moment you walk in the door.
Settling in at a cozy table in the main dining room on a recent weekday, we sampled the bread and flavorful dipping oil as we began perusing the menu. The oil has the signature tang of olives, contributed not only by the oil itself but by the chunks of briny olives resting in the bottom of the shallow bowl.
Vegetarians can opt for the vegetarian paella ($17), or make a whole delightful meal from the selection of appetizers and mezes ($7-$13), which include hummus, marinated beans with tomato and red onion, flaming halloumi with pears, and crisp, spinach-stuffed phyllo rolls, as well as more omnivorous fare. In fact the meze possibilities are so enticing, you may opt to ignore the entree portion of the menu altogether.
We started with the crispy phyllo rolls ($8), stuffed with a mixture of spinach, feta and cream cheese, then roasted in a hot oven until crisp and golden brown, and served with a tahini-and-yogurt-based dipping sauce. The phyllo rolls were delicious, filled with fresh spinach and just enough cheese to bind the mixture. They were also extremely hot inside, so bite carefully.
There are few things more seductive than the fragrance of bread baking, and we'd been smitten by the aroma when we walked in. We could hear the bakers pounding rounds of dough in the kitchen, and we couldn't wait to try the pita bread ($2). Our room-temperature, slightly stale batch was nothing special, though — we may have just had lousy timing.
We've all had Greek salads ($8) before, but this one was particularly lovely — crisp, refreshing, with a nice tang to the dressing and particularly good feta cheese. We'd asked to split it, a salad request that frequently nets you the salad and an extra plate. This arrived nicely arrayed on two plates, which may not sound like a big deal, but it's representative of the gracious tone of the place.
Service is always a balancing act, and one hopes that if you're going to err anywhere, it's on the side of too much graciousness. Our server was warm, charming and so anxiously attentive we found ourselves reassuring her repeatedly that no, really, we didn't need anything else.
The main portion of the menu offers possibilities for every taste — a moussaka ($17), braised short ribs ($22) and seafood, including a pistachio-crusted snapper ($22) and grilled salmon with grapefruit, arugula and cilantro-lime aioli ($19). There's a lamb burger ($14), and the lunch menu includes sandwiches, too.
But we were curious about the Talas ($18), a large phyllo turnover encasing savory chunks of chicken, carrots and celery, topped with apple slivers and currants and served atop a mild curry coconut sauce. It was savory and sweet all at once, and so generously portioned that I can attest to its appeal as lunch the next day, too.
Mixed grilled shish kebabs ($17) arrived with a pyramid of vegetable-studded rice, grilled vegetables — which needed seasoning — and perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked grilled chicken and lamb skewers.
One does feel remarkably piggy asking for to-go boxes — and then ordering dessert. But that may be the perfect dining solution for people who yearn to try everything but worry about having a beach ball physique: a little of this, a little of that, lunch the next day and baklava, too.
The Lokanta desserts include the usual sorbet and ice cream possibilities, along with several Mediterranean specialties: Turkish apricots stuffed with mascarpone and rolled in crushed pistachios ($7), honey and fruit-topped yogurt ($7) and three neat squares of very sweet baklava ($7), made in-house and served with a scoop of vanilla bean gelato for $1.50 more.
It was a sweet ending to a gracious meal.
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WHERE: 443 Main St., Pleasanton
HOURS: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Monday through Thursday,
11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday,
10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
CUISINE: Mediterranean
VEGETARIAN: A few options, including a vegetarian paella ($17)
BEVERAGES: Beer and wine, by the bottle or glass, including several wine and beer options from Turkey
RESERVATIONS: Accepted
NOISE LEVEL: Medium to loud
PARKING: Free parking lot behind the restaurant
KIDS: The children's menu includes mac and cheese, pizza and grilled chicken kebabs ($6-$8).
PLUSES: Cocktails, mezes and Mediterranean entrees in a comfortable setting right on the main drag.
MINUSES: It's always fun to peek into an exhibition kitchen and glimpse food being prepared, but the open kitchen amps up the noise levels considerably, especially when bread is being pounded.
DATE OPENED: May
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Extraordinary Mt. Kailash Kora with Ian Baker and Rare Journeys
August 4-24, 2014
There are many tour companies offering trips to Mount Kailash. Many of the trips operating out of Kathmandu are quite inexpensive because they cater to the very large Indian pilgrim market and often operate with minimum group sizes of 25 or 30 people. In addition to large group sizes, the services they provide are often abysmal in terms of accommodations, food, and transport. Even in comparison with high-end Western tour companies, however, Rare Journeys offers far more than just smaller group sizes. Having worked in the past for Smithsonian Institution, Geographic Expeditions, and National Geographic Travel in Tibet, Ian Baker has had extensive experience with running tours in this part of the world.
First, Rare Journeys always use the best possible available accommodations at all locations. In Lhasa they don't use the most expensive hotels, but do use the ones with the best locations and which have consistently had the best client feedback. Many of the less expensive tours to Tibet compromise on accommodations and use very sub-standard facilities.
Second, food served on Rare Journeys tours is far above what is offered through other travel companies. Their chef has been extensively trained and uses local organic produce wherever possible. Unlike any other company, they also use products that are specially imported for the trip, including high quality teas and coffee, cooking oils, etc.
Less expensive trips use buses and minivans for transport which are far slower and less comfortable than the expensive Toyota jeeps used by Rare Journeys. Also, RJ ensures that the jeeps are never overcrowded as is often the case even with very high-end tours. They also use a separate vehicle throughout for luggage and camp staff so that they arrive ahead of participants.
The best possible local guides are hired for Rare Journeys trips. For this pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, travelers will be accompanied by "Khampa Karma" who was instrumental in the extensive research done for the Sierra Club book "Trekking in Tibet" by Gary McCue. Karma will also take those who want on the rarely travelled Naljor Lam, "Yogis' Path", and Khandro Sang Lam, "Secret Path of the Dakinis" on Mount Kailash. No Kailash tour, to my knowledge, has ever offered this. There will also be an exceptional female Tibetan guide whose father was a great Buddhist scholar and teacher in Lhasa. Ian Baker, of course, also be on the trip to share whatever insights he can from ten previous trips to the mountain, including his pilgrimage to Kailash's rarely visited inner sanctuary and the Cave of the Thirteen Chortens, also not a part of any commercial Kailash tour.
Lastly, also on this tour will be Karma Lhatrul Rinpoche from Bhutan, an accomplished master of tummo and the Six Yogas of Naropa who will instruct those who are interested in the foundations of Tsalung practice.
Besides the above services and add-ons that obviously add to the basic trip costs, this tour has a rich itinerary that includes sites such as Rongbuk Monastery near Everest Basecamp, Toling and Tsaparang, and the ancient Bon capital of Kyunglung that are not usually part of a Mount Kailash pilgrimage. The size of the group is limited to an optimal level.
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Yes, this isn't really different than how I understand it...When eye consciousness meets the object that we call "house", there's a whole set of processing happening: it regcognizes the shape, finds in the memory store, regcognizes the features, finds in the memory store again...then word processing and so on. The result of that "checking" is: "rectangular", "windows", "roof",.... and : "a house", all of that happens in a milisecond.
No, however I believe I have expressed why I believe they are both important.In this case, do you make a package of these two and call it concept also?
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And,If your awareness can really catch the seeing, that's wisdom at work, no "I' making. When the attention is directed to the seeing, there's a chance for them to see rise and fall of the seeing [consciousness]
I'm not so sure that these things are necessarily mutually exclusive.When the attention is directed to the house, either the mind will get caught in proliferation about the house (the content) and eventually wanders to other objects
If one is an Abhidhammika, that is. This is one way of making sense of things, to each his own. To put it politely, I do not prefer it.So may be you don't care what the Teachings say about paramatha and concepts, but it is an extremely important issue to explain to people how to practice and what to make sense of their experiences.


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For the fifth year in a row, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo staff and BCLA (Belvedere, Choate, Lorraine, Alsace) Block Club members gathered on Thursday, April 25 to clean the neighborhood surrounding the hospital during the Mercy Neighborhood Clean Sweep.
About 50 volunteers pitched in to pick up garbage and put their brooms and rakes to work in recognition of the National Earth Week celebration.
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Mike Shedler, President of the BCLA Block Club, agreed with Jetter as he expressed his thanks to the hospital for organizing the cleanup and helping to beautify the neighborhood.
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+ Struggles on defense: Short for a 2, slow for a 1. Effective guarding big PGs.
Analysis It's been four years, and Mayo has hardly improved since his first day in Memphis -- in particular, the outside shooting stroke that seemed so promising his rookie year has failed to progress. Mayo's 3-point and free throw marks have been on a steady southward trajectory since his rookie season, which is troubling because his best hope of becoming a star was as a Reggie Miller-type shooter.
That's not happening -- he's at 37.5 percent on his career for 3s and doesn't shoot any better on long 2s -- so what we're left with is a decent enough scoring guard but one that isn't necessarily a starter. Mayo scores at a decent clip because he has a good handle and feel for getting to the basket, but he's not a great athlete and doesn't have an explosive first step.
Additionally, efforts to play him at the point haven't borne much fruit. While he can handle the ball, he lacks a distributor's instincts and really struggles to maneuver when quick guards pressure his dribble. According to 82games.com, his turnover ratio nearly doubled when he played the point; the main benefit was a huge uptick in free throws because he could bully smaller guards. The only way he could play point regularly would be in a system that lets other players do much of the ballhandling and mainly required him to spot up -- the Lakers in the Triangle years, for example.
Mayo isn't wowing anybody with his defense either, although there is one niche where he has proved effective: He does solid work against bigger 1s like Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose, and often took that assignment to spare the smaller Mike Conley a beating. Mayo also had strong rates of blocks and steals and a solid rebound rate, so at least he's active. But he struggles in size matchups at the 2 and picks up fouls easily, and his effort level still isn't as consistent as it could be.


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Armored Core 3: Silent Line Cheats
Add Defeated AC Emblems
To add the defeated AC's emblem to your list, press Select + Start when viewing a defeated AC at the victory screen. If done correctly, you will hear a sound.
First Person View
Insert a memory card with saved game files from Armored Core 2 or Armored Core 2: Another Age. After saving and resuming in Armored Core 3 from that memory card, pause the game, then press L1 + R2 + X + Square + D-pad to get a first person view of the current screen. Note: The screen will return to normal when the game is resumed.
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