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Inge pays visit to old stomping ground with A's
By Jason Beck and Anthony Odoardi / MLB.com
"I'm like, 'He's pitching today. He's not getting here [early],'" Inge said. "I said, 'He's not an athlete. He doesn't get here until 20 minutes before the game.' Nah, I was kidding."
Not long ago, Inge would be charged up for Verlander starts, playing third base behind him and watching him mow down hitters. That's no longer his role, not since his April trade to Oakland. His kids, he admits, were angry for a good month after the Tigers released him, but living in Michigan, they've reconciled their dad's new team with their old leanings.
"They love Verlander, and I love that," Inge said. "I like that they have their fan base here. I've been here longer than any other team, and they live here. That's the way it's supposed to be."
This wasn't the way Inge was hoping to return to Comerica Park, his right arm in a sling after season-ending surgery as he watched his healthy teammates get ready for batting practice on the field. Nevertheless, five months after the move, he was glad to be back.
On the flip side, this wasn't the way the Tigers expected to see Inge or the A's, either. When Detroit released him, they were a team built to contend with trying to fine-tune their roster after a mundane start. The A's were a young team with no expectations looking for some help at third and a veteran presence.
To say the least, Oakland is in a little different position now.
"It's crazy," Inge said. "You wouldn't think it would work out that way. The way I looked at it is I have a new team I can go to, try to prove myself, have some fun again and start playing baseball the way I know I can. I'm glad that they gave me an opportunity to play. I'd like to think that maybe I had something to do with maybe them turning it around."
Inge returned to the area for his shoulder surgery, and he'll stay in Michigan for rehab and workout, using much the same plan he used to get in shape last year. Asked where he'll be next season, he said he'll go to whatever team wants him.
Next start in question, Scherzer 'taking it easy'
DETROIT -- For now, Max Scherzer remains "questionable" for his next start.
"It's hard to say right now," said Scherzer the day after leaving Tuesday night's 12-2 win over the A's after two innings with right shoulder fatigue. "Really, I just need a couple days of not throwing, ice and taking it easy. If everything works out with the plan, we'll reevaluate and hopefully I can make my next start."
Scherzer is scheduled to square off against the Twins -- a team he is 2-0 with a 2.19 ERA against this season -- on Sunday. As of Wednesday, he was not throwing, but he said he plans to do so in the next few days. He said after he throws, he'll have a better answer.
If he can't go, the obvious candidate to replace him would be Drew Smyly.
However, manager Jim Leyland said he's not likely to limit Smyly over the next few games as a precaution.
"I'm not worried about that right now. I've got to play these games one at a time," said Leyland as the Tigers battle to make up three games on the White Sox with 15 games left. "I've got Oakland with a lot of lefties these next two days. I've got Minnesota. I'm not going to worry about that. I can't do anything about that right now. I've got to try to win, one game at a time."
Smyly has pitched against the Twins once this season, yielding four runs -- three earned -- on six hits in five innings. He has made one start in the big leagues since July 6, throwing six innings of four-run ball against the Angels.
It's a tough predicament for the Tigers. If Scherzer is unable to pitch, the best-case scenario is that the decision is made shortly and Smyly isn't needed out of the bullpen in the final two games vs. the A's.
The worst-case scenario would be Smyly having to throw a lot of pitches and Sunday being designated as a bullpen start -- unless Leyland would rather move up the entire rotation to pitch on short rest.
Avila unavailable; Berry ready to go if needed
DETROIT -- Catcher Alex Avila and outfielder Quintin Berry were out of the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the A's.
Avila is still suffering from mild concussion symptoms and was unavailable. Berry, who injured his right shoulder diving for a shallow fly ball and was removed from Tuesday's contest with a right shoulder bruise, said prior to the game that he could play.
"I could've started today. I feel good, man," Berry said. "If they need me, I'll be ready to do whatever they need. Swing it, play defense, pinch-run, whatever."
Berry took batting practice on the field prior to the game and appeared to be fine. Manager Jim Leyland said before the injury that Berry, after starting three of the Tigers' past four games, would sit against left-hander Brett Anderson anyway.
For Avila, the news was a bit more positive than Tuesday. The 25-year-old went through a full workout prior to Wednesday's game and said he is no longer experiencing headaches.
The next step will be getting tested again Thursday morning. If all goes well, it's unknown if he'll be in the starting lineup, but he anticipates being available off the bench.
Manager Jim Leyland remained hopeful that at the latest, Avila will be back by Friday.
"I'm hoping by the time ... Minnesota gets here, Alex will be ready."
Boesch's struggles 'puzzling' to Leyland
DETROIT -- Jim Leyland readily admits he "loves" Brennan Boesch. He sees big-time potential in the outfielder. But this season, he's been the player the manager is most confused about.
Boesch is batting .244 with 12 home runs after posting a .283 average and clubbing 16 homers in an injury-shortened 2011 season. As a result, Boesch has gone from the permanent solution in right field to a platoon hitter.
When Leyland was asked why Boesch continues to struggle, he said, "I don't really know how to answer that."
"Right now, he's just not swinging good at all," Leyland said. "We have two guys working with Boesch actually, trying to come up with something. The only thing I know, without trying to sound critical because it's not, but the only thing I know is that he's just not getting the barrel of the bat to the ball out front."
Hitting coach Lloyd McClendon and hitting assistant Toby Harrah are working with Boesch. However, the success watching film and in the batting cage hasn't translated to the game.
"Toby and Mac think that he's just not getting [his swing] started [early enough]," Leyland said. "It crossed my mind that -- he's a sensitive guy so I want to be careful -- but it crossed my mind that he was strikeout conscious and was trying to just wait not to strikeout. I don't know if that's part of it or not. I just don't have an answer.
"Maybe he's afraid of charging and swinging at a bad pitch, I really don't know. They say that he's just not getting started, but it seems to me that if you're not getting started -- as long as they have worked with him and everything and told him you're not getting it started -- by now he'd get it started. ... It's a puzzling situation, really."
Boesch was out of the lineup for the second straight game. Leyland elected to go with Quintin Berry on Tuesday and Avisail Garcia on Wednesday.
Worth noting
Leyland said left-handers Darin Downs and Phil Coke, as well as right-hander Brayan Villarreal, would not be available out of the bullpen Wednesday night.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. Anthony Odoardi 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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Vaneck over the on EU forums just announced the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament. Last year's arena tournament was a big success, and even had some appearances by some WoW Insider staff and a few GMs.
The tournament realm will open up next week on February 17th. The global tournament will have cash prizes over $200,000.
The tournament realms will have level 80 characters in the latest epic gear from Wrath of the Lich King. We don't know exactly what the gear is yet, but we'll let you know as soon as we have it figured out.
And perhaps the best part?
- The top teams will contend for the "Vanquisher" title for their live characters.
- All participants "can earn" an Armored Murloc in-game pet for their live characters.
Updated 3:03 p.m. EST: US participation confirmed.


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Novak Djokovic said he's OK with stricter penalties on the amount of time players take between points if it means he doesn't have to be on court for six hours, referring to his five-set struggle with Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open final in Australia's The Age.
"I think with the new rule and everything we will be shortening our time between points, and as much as it was a pleasure to be part of such a classic match and in history, I think nobody likes to spend six hours on the court,'' Djokovic said on Friday.
That match, which lasted 5 hours, 53 minutes, was the longest Grand Slam final ever. With so many grueling baseline rallies, Djokovic and Nadal were clocked taking more than 30 seconds between points. As 2 a.m. rolled around, Djokovic finally prevailed 5-7, 6-4, 2-6, 6-7 (5), 7-5 for his second straight Australian Open.
While the match went down as a fan favorite, it seems to have sparked the need for change. Last fall, the ATP announced it would alter the rules surrounding the time allowed between points (25 seconds in ATP matches) in order to give umpires more freedom to issue time violations. We've already seen the new rule in action, and aside from Djokovic and Andy Murray, it seems every other ATP player has a problem with the crackdown.
John Isner forgot about the rule change when he took the court for his first match of the season in Sydney. When he was issued a warning for taking too much time between serves, he grew frustrated. "For someone who sweats a lot like me, that's why I wear a hat, because I can't play without a hat," he said after losing to Ryan Harrison. "It's always dripping. I felt like I could never go to the towel.
"When I got called on the warning I was getting ready to serve. I was at the line. I don't particularly like that rule, that's for sure, because it messed with my rhythm, my flow, and I'm sure it's doing that to a lot of other players, too."
One thing that's clear after the first two weeks is that players don't seem to know what the actual rule is. Some think the clock stops when they step to the line to serve. Not true. Umpires issued point penalties for players while they were bouncing the ball to serve. Some, like Isner, thought the rule change meant the umpire would give the server a warning and then issue a point penalty for every violation thereafter. Also not true. Faults are issued for subsequent offenses.
Then there's No. 6 Tomas Berdych, who thought the rule hadn't been changed at all (very much not true). Apparently, Berdych doesn't read his email.
"The first time I heard about it was in Chennai when I saw it written on the wall. I said, 'What is this?' and they said they sent an email with the change of the rules.
"I said, 'You're changing such a big thing and you tell people only like that?'. And they said 'Yeah, we sent an email'.
"If you know in advance, you have a chance to kind of prepare in the off-season because you need to start doing things differently if you want to make it in 25 (seconds).
"You really have to practice it."
"The hot conditions, it's almost impossible to make it (time between points). I had the experience in Chennai where it was really humid and you need the towel every time you finish a rally.
"The whole game (pattern) goes away, everything you've been doing for so many years is just gone in one decision.
"I haven't seen one single guy delaying a game for a purpose. Not my opponent, not ones I see on TV. No-one. And they come up with this idea."
Last week in Chennai, No. 9 Janko Tipsarevic called the rule change "stupid".
"I hate this rule. I'm not the sort of player who takes too much time between points or uses the towel often, but this is a ridiculously humid place. I'm happy that the Grand Slams are not supporting it because it's stupid."
There had been speculation whether the ATP's crackdown would influence the Grand Slams (which are run by the ITF) to enforce their own rule on time violations, 20 seconds, five seconds less than the ATP. Players will be happy to know that Australian Open tournament referee Wayne McEwen instructed officials and players to simply use common sense.
"We don't want players out there being penalized after playing a fantastic point, but then again we don't want players deliberately taking too long and that's what we really look at. We focus on that and tell them to use good common sense, good judgment."
"The players sometimes need a little time to recover, especially in the heat of the day, or in a long match," McKewen said. "Last year's final was a classic match, the points were lasting incredibly long. In a case like that, you don't want to be killing it for everyone."


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This coffee machine is one of my favourite things I own. I previously had a smaller nespresso machine with a separate milk frother and loved that at the time but must say this is far superior.
The cost is a little on the high side but in my opinion it is worth it, I think of all the money I've saved on all the takeaway coffees I used to buy as this machine produces coffee of the same quality.
There are a wide variety of capsules, including decaf and these in particular stand out as despite being decaf still have a lovely flavour. You can buy them online and you have to buy them in multiples of 50 capsules but I get through them really quickly and I find them good value for money. Delivery is very quick, normally the next day.
The machine itself is very easy to use, you have the option of espresso or latte/cappuccino in small or large sizes. There is a dial where you can control how much froth you get. The milk container is detachable so any left over milk can be stored in the fridge.
The machine is very low maintainence, the water tank, capsule store and milk container can all go in the dishwasher. In the six months I've had mine I have only had to descale once and an orange light comes on to tell you when it needs doing.
All in all it is something that I enjoy using and even though it is a bit expensive it is completely worth it.
This is not a cheap machine - and before reading any further please consider the ongoing cost of having one of these - 10 capsules is £2.90, and delivery is £4 - you can only buy these over the phone, on-line, or at one of very few boutiques in the UK, including the centre of London.
Having said this, if you are a real coffee lover this is worth it.
- Set-up -
Very easy to set-up and you get an introductory pack in the box, including a folder to keep your invoices etc. in, and you get a free sample of each coffee capsule with your purchase. You will have a small brochure of what you can order for your machine, I would recommend you identify what kind of strength you enjoy and sample a range of these in your first order - I like the really strong ones and these days only really order Ristretto, Arpeggio, and the Decaffeinated capsules.
- Ordering -
Ordering the coffee is very easy, whether you do it online or over the phone. I would recommend going for large orders as this will cut down on the delivery costs, and although you may end up spending around £100 each time you wont have to spend this again for a few months (depending on your rate of consumption of course!) They often have limited edition capsules and if you order over the phone they will recommend them based on what you have ordered (i.e. if you order strong capsules they will recommend the limited edition if it is strong also).
The delivery staff are very friendly, and always deliver at the same time - delivery tends to be around 3 working days after you place your order. Note that you can also order recycling bags for your used capsules and they will be collected on your next delivery - your capsules will get mouldy while you are waiting so keep them somewhere sealed between collections.
- Using the machine -
This machine is extremely simple to use - you switch it on, wait for it to warm up and the buttons will light up when it is ready. Simply put your cup under the dispenser, press the button for espresso, lungo, cappucino, or latte and come back when it has finished. Once the coffee has dispensed lift up the capsule cover and the used capsule will drop into a tray that is slotted inside the machine - once this is full you simply pull it out and dispose of the capsules.
If you want a milky coffee you will need to attach the milk reservoir (this is also very easy to do) and the machine will do the rest. You can also set the milk to the level of foam you would like.
You have the option to set the volume of each coffee to your liking, this is simple although may take you a few attepts to get it to your liking, however once this is done it is programmed until you reset it (this is fully explained in the instructions).
There is also a hot water dispenser on the machine so you can make tea, or use it to make americanos rather than the lungo option the machine offers.
Lastly, unlike many machines there is no mess - you don't spill coffee grounds everywhere because it is all contained in the capsule, and the dispensed coffee does not spill, or leak out onto your worktop once caught in the drip tray.
- Cleaning the machine -
Cleaning the machine is easy, and should be done often. Drips from the dispenser go into a drip tray and do not leak out of the machine unlike others I have owned. The milk reservoir is difficult to clean and should also be done regularly - this will be easiest if you have a dishwasher, but can be frustrating if you are just washing it up in the sink. Nespresso also sell descaling products which are not particularly cheap, but is necessary to do once a month to keep your machine performing at its optimum.
- Coffee -
Most importantly perhaps, is that the coffee you get from this machine is of a very high standard. After buying this machine my partner and I noticed a significant reduction in the amount of coffee we bought outside of our home - we live 2 minutes from a Costa which we used to visit regularly, however the espresso from our machine is often of a higher quality than the high street options.
The machine has 19 bar pressure, which is reflected in the quality of the coffee which always has excellent crema. The decaffeinated option is also very good - you barely notice the difference which was a pleasant surprise.
- Overall -
I would definitely recommend this machine to anyone who loves coffee, and can afford to maintain the Nespresso habit! You will never want to go back to a ground coffee machine again!
For many years I have been a regular coffee drinker. When I wake up in the morning I have one thing on my mind, "Must. Make. Coffee.". I've had countless amounts of coffee makers, from the bog standard to the ridiculously expensive. Most have done the job well, with the exception of a few, but at last I have found my perfect coffee machine. Okay, it does have some flaws, but this machine makes the best coffee out of all the others I have owned- and that's what's important isn't it?
Being a Nespresso coffee maker, it uses Nespresso capsules rather than coffee beans. If you're a regular coffee drinker, you'll know how much of a relief this can be. This machine is so simple: choose the coffee capsule, place it into the machine, then press the button.
You can choose between espresso, cappuccino, latte and lungo, so it offers as many coffee types as most high-end coffee makers. There are 16 varieties of capsules provided by Nespresso, so you will never get bored of the taste of the coffee. I personally prefer the Capriccio, which is an average-strength, rich tasting shot. If you're looking for something stronger (Ristretto), or something weaker (Cosi), then the options are available for you! The capsules cost around 27p from the Nespresso website, so you really cannot complain about the price.
The milk-foam that this machine produces is fantastic. As I've mentioned, I've owned (and worked with) many coffee machines in the past, and this certainly gets the milk right. As with most professional coffee makers, milk foam is used to get the cappuccinos and lattes spot on. It is basically steamed milk, but it tastes fantastic and perfects the texture of the coffee. My personal favourite is the latte, so the milk is important- and it always delivers. The milk is easy to pour into the machine, as you simply put it in a detachable carton that slots onto the side of the machine. This ensures that you can keep the milk fresh, and to top this off you can simply machine wash the container after each time you use it!
On top of the fantastic milk system, this machine also succeeds when it comes to design. At 26cm high, and 20.5cm wide, this sleek-looking coffee machine will look perfectly in place in any kitchen, and in fact add a touch of class to it's surroundings. I own the black and white coloured machine, and it looks beautiful in my kitchen. I always offer people a coffee when they come to my house, and everyone comments on the quality of it.
The machine has a standard drip-trip that is very easy to detach to empty, and a 1.2 litre water reservoir, meaning you only need to fill it up after a few coffees. The machine has a water-level indicator too to make your job even easier. There is a clean button on the machine, which empties and cleans the pipes, so this is especially useful for those not wanting the hassle of disassembling a coffee machine to clean up!
My one issue with the machine would be it's price. This is a top-end, high quality coffee machine, and to be honest does justify the price level. However, it isn't for those just wanting a simple method of making a coffee on a morning. It should be considered a 'luxury' coffee maker, because many wont want to break the bank for the sake of an easy coffee.
Nonetheless, this machine really is fantastic. The wide variety of quality coffees means that you'll get the most out of this maker, and you'll rarely be disappointed with the outcome. There are different strength coffees for those wanting something stronger or weaker, and the milk foam really adds that final touch to a beautiful latte or cappuccino. To top it off, the machine is easily refilled and cleaned, so there is no messing around taking it apart!
Overall, this is a great product that coffee-lovers should seriously consider.
Being French, I love my coffee and cannot get enough of it, and in the past few years, I started drinking latte coffees but began with a standard espresso machine (where you put ground coffee in) and in order to get the perfect latte, I had to warm milk in a saucepan and then froth it with a manual milk frother - great results but very time consuming!
And so for Christmas, my husband got me the best present in the whole wild world: a Nespresso Lattissima machine! You can imagine my excitement at the sight of that... This coffee machine basically does it all for me, all I have to do is press a button and the most perfect latte comes out...
~~~ THE MACHINE: Overview~~~
The machine is very nice looking for a start and very smart. There is a switch at the back to turn it on and off but you can also use the stand-by button at the front, which saves up to 98% energy.
The top of the machine keeps warm and you can keep your glasses on top.
On the top left of the machine, there is a steam nozzle for hot water, which can be removed to 'plug' in the milk container.
The container can hold half a litre of milk and the best thing is that you can simply take it out and keep it in the fridge. The milk should be changed every other day and the container washed at least once a week (it is dishwasher proof).
There is an adjustable nozzle that neatly fits within the container, and you will spend the first few times of using the machine in a panic as you forget to put the nozzle in the glass!
At the top of the container, you can adjust the froth, which I think is brilliant... You can go from simply warm milk to very frothy milk.
I would advise using full fat milk, which is naughty but makes all the difference.
The downside to this is that the tube needs to be rinsed after you are finished with it, but that literally takes 12 seconds. You just need to press the 'Clean' button for a few seconds and hot water comes out of the nozzle.
With the Lattissima machine, you can make 4 different coffees:
- Espresso (40ml): A small cup of black coffee, looking foamy and delicious
- Lungo (110ml): A larger cup of black coffee, also looking luscious and foamy
- Cappuccino (110ml): The milk goes in first and is followed by coffee, making a deliciously frothy drink, on which it would be rude not to add a little chocolate powder! Please note that the cappuccino makes quite small quantities.
- Latte Machiato (350ml): The milk also goes in first, depending on how frothy you like it, when the coffee follows, it will make the most beautiful combination as the coffee gently fights its way through the milk, leaving a gentle layer of milk at the bottom of the glass, on top of which the coffee sits nicely and is topped by the most gorgeous froth...
The machine warms up in one minute, which is very good.
- You can add a drop of milk to your lungo by pressing the latte button and pressing it again when you have enough milk.
- You can adjust the drinks to fit your glasses and tastes, e.g. for latte, press the latte button for a few seconds, the milk will come out (keep your finger pressed until you have enough), then remove your finger and press it again (and keep pressed) for the coffee to follow. Simply release when you have the right amount. This sets the latte button to your liking.
The Lattissima machine uses capsules, following the Nespresso concept, which most people are becoming familiar with nowadays. They are small capsules, which you insert at the top of the machine by opening a small lid and placing the capsule in, when you close the lid, the capsule clicks in properly and by the time you open the lid again, it will drop the used capsule into a container. No need to do anything really! The small container can be removed from the front of the machine; it normally holds at least 12 or 15 empty capsules.
**Note: You need to close the lid quite firmly to ensure that the capsule is locked in, otherwise, it will fall into the container, in which case it can be recuperated (it will be the one without holes in!).
Depending on what gadgets you buy with your machine (it is easy to get carried away!), you can find out which are the best capsule for which coffee type (latte, lungo...). All capsules come into various strength and are colours coded, there are for instance some special Lungo capsules, however, it is fine to use other ones for it. You can also look on the Nespresso website, where they can direct your tastes to the perfect capsule...
If you are lucky enough to find it on offer on Amazon for example, you might be able to get one for £190, however they are normally more expensive, they sell for £269 from the Nespresso website. It is worth every penny in my view.
There are many local shops which will sell the machine and you might get a voucher towards your next purchase of capsules with it.
Capsules can be bought online or in Nespresso boutiques, but there are not many around (although they are worth visiting if you find one, it must be what heaven looks like!). In the UK, they are based in London, Birmingham and Manchester only.
The capsules can seem quite expensive at 27p to 31p each depending how much coffee you drink, but if you think how much a coffee shop charges you for a nice latte, it is a bargain!
The De'Longhi Lattissima EN660 machine comes in Creamy white and in Red.
The EN670 model is black and the EN680 comes in Satin Chrome and is a little more expensive.
I suppose it is only fair to find some disadvantages, but these are somewhat irrelevant compared to the advantages!
- All mugs and glasses do not fit with the machine, so it is worth buying proper Latte glasses as an investment, or you can buy some quite cheap ones as well which look good as long as they are transparent.
- Depending which area you live in, you might need to descale your machine more often than you would wish, this depends on hard water.
- The first latte coffee is not always very hot as you turn the machine on, in which case it is worth warming your glass with hot water first.
- You will get addicted!
Three years ago my mother put me through the weird purchasing experience of the Nespresso Empire. Briefly after a short period the Magimix branded coffee machine broke and despite its lengthy guarantee Nespresso denied liability. As a kind gesture in the form of a £50 voucher that Nespresso sent us, we purchased the later machine in the form of a Krups (£100) armed with an additional milk frother jug that proved to be a better design than the actual coffee machine; like the one that broke, the Krups still retained the annoying habit of having to stop the coffee flowing manually. In 2008 my mother spied a mother of a machine that nailed the two smaller machines to the ground; the Delonghi Lattissima EN660 and that cost her £229. House of Frasers also gave her three free boxes of Nespresso Allegro pods, which would ordinarily have cost £30 extra. Since then, well...she uses it most of the time whilst I have a Nespresso coffee from time to time. Prices range from £245 and upwards and the House of Fraser price we paid wasn't initially advertised on the internet. This is a long review.
The good news is that, at last Nespresso have realised what the consumer wants and you'll get automatic flow where you don't have to push the button to stop the flow of the coffee. It is a pity then that the buyer has to spend an excess of £200 to get this feature alone however.
Out of the box the Lattissima EN 660 is quite a large looking beast and mirrors the same size as my Tesco Value crock-pot. In reality it looks like a luxurious all in black three tier box of chocolates. Other colours are available such as all in chrome, brushed stainless steel, red and black combo or all in black. Delonghi also have other colours available but its best to check what's available to UK buyers. The first tier below the coffee drip tap is where the excess pods go after they have been used (nothing new here for those who own existing Krups or Magimix coffee machines) and below that a pull out drip tray where a glass or cup can be put on for the coffee to drop into. Below that sits the 1.2 litre water tank, which like a drawer slides in and out for filling or cleaning. A lot of different parts come with this machine and it has a thick user manual supplied with it and much of it I found quite easy to understand except the main control guide that has 4 functions for that perfect cup. If you spend a little more money the Lattissima EN 680 model has a cup-warming feature, and that seems a bit stingy on Nespresso's part not to put the same element on the base plate where the cup sits on the EN 660 model. However the more you use the machine, the more logical it gets.
Even if you haven't owned a Nespresso coffee machine before, it is very easy to locate the different parts of this machine even though the build quality is generally excellent there are some parts to this machine that could be easier to locate. Like the Magimix and Krups basic machines, the Lattissima has the same-brushed metal pull up hook and insert coffee pod area that keeps the coffee pod inside the machine before it is ready to force the water through the pod. Unlike our past Nespresso machines, the 1.2 water tank is a lot bigger and it is easy to fill due to its open nature on one side of the drawer by water jug. It wouldn't be hard to install a filter in there though. A handy gauge on the right hand side at the front below the main company name shows if there is enough water added two different colours are shown. However the indication hole is so small it is sometimes difficult to see in poor light conditions and if you have the all in black machine like we have, when the water is full, the indication hole doesn't pop up making it look like a black band has come up which on our all in black machine, makes it harder to see. When the water goes low, the indicator turns red; over fill the tank however and the water can come out seeping at the bottom of the machine! What a pity there is no warning for that aside from excess water on your work top!
When the water is filled, the Lattissima has a main switch located on the back of the machine. The top of the machine it is rubber coated to protect cups from being damaged. However the casing is ribbed to warm up cups in use; it is a pity that for all the heat it gives off, cups don't generally get that warmed up and again the 680 model would have a hotter surface for warming up cups. Once the machine is switched on you'll be greeted by white decals lighting up at you, casting the machine with a high-class feel from its all one colour buttons ready to be activated. Once it is powered up it only takes seconds for the Lattissima to heat up cold water and once it is ready the buttons on the front stop flashing and stay lit permanently until you make your choice.
However this is all fine and dandy if you just want a black coffee. In general you can use any size of cup that has a narrow diameter of around 7.5 cm. Any bigger and it won't be able to be fitted on the machine. If you have a taller mug with the same diameter however, the drip tray can be slid in under the pod refuse bin and you have the lower base to where the cup can be installed. It is a pity that for all it is flush fitting in its design, the pod refuse bin has no handle on it and those that find gripping things difficult may find it difficult to grip the bin to release it, effectively without taking the drip tray out which has an additional red float that rises up to show that it needs emptying.
If however you want frothed milk here is where the fun begins! An additional curved plastic milk frother tank has a few features on it but you have to be patient to put it all together because it will need constant cleaning after it is used to prevent the milk tubes from being scaled and going rotten.
For a start there are five parts to the milk jug that need a watchful eye; the first being the lid which isn't as air tight as the manual suggests and it also further suggests that its size is ideal for storing in the fridge. Not if you have strong onion about and pouring the excess milk out of the tank can be messy due to no lip provided. Secondly there are two tubes; the feeder tube, which is all clear plastic, and a second drop down tube that deposits the steamed milk into the cup from the side of the tank; both are easy to remove and install after cleaning. Thirdly there is a nozzle lock on the back of the milk tank that sits looking rather vulnerable. I broke ours on the first couple of weeks of ownership not knowing that all it needs is a gentle push onto the front of the Lattissima rather than brute force! Fourthly, a water dispersal flow tap is also provided if you want hot water streaming through rather than pressured steam to heat up the milk in the milk jug; Delonghi have missed an opportunity here to put a space on the machine where the tap can go when its not in used, otherwise you'll be liable to lose it. Lastly there is what I feel one of the more important factors on this machine and the milk jug; the froth regulator which is available in three different strengths; dry froth like dry milk "fluff," single hot steamed milk and a little bit thicker on consistency, almost ideal for hot chocolate. All of these parts are however dishwasher safe.
Frankly for all the fuss I find that the more traditional Espresso machine is easier to use! It is true that whilst traditional tampers and grinds can be messy, cleaning a milk frothing arm isn't half as time consuming as the milk tank on the Lattissima. For a start the so called milk froth on its dry "fluff" doesn't produce as much long lasting Starbucks (to quote a name of many) airy froth to my preference and doesn't keep its body well and evaporates after a few seconds. At least the hot steamed milk does what it suggests and puts out hot milk as intended but its easier just to heat up milk in the microwave! The last setting of something in between is good enough for hot chocolate and is a happy medium where the heavy froth lasts all the way to the base of the cup.
The control pad has four easy to clean light touch buttons and they all allow the choice of small cup to large cup coffees with or without milk. From time to time you can catch the Lattissima out however if you don't use a standard Espresso cup and manual intervention to top up the cup with more coffee regardless of whether the machine will remember the size the next time you use the machine. If you want a Latte straight off you press the buttons on the left hand side and the machine will deposit the first pod of coffee into the mug, then in spurts the desired milk content; then another pod can be dropped in for the second shot if preferred and the milk button can be pushed again. I try to keep a straight face when this happens but it always reminds me of the dodgy drinks machine we used to have at school. Because the milk spout is adjustable you have to be careful that the milk doesn't spurt proud of the mug as it can narrowly miss the cup rim and flies off onto the easy to remove metal plate surrounds on the machine. You also need to stand away a bit otherwise you may be burnt with flying drops of hot milk when it flows out.
So in use its no surprise for me to say that the Lattissima makes a fine cup of coffee - but the froth isn't as strong or as long lasting as the machine at the coffee shop I used to work at produces.
Whilst it is magic to watch the machine in action, it whirs and moans a bit and its not as if you can make a cup of coffee on the quiet unless all doors are closed in your kitchen! It does weigh around 4kg so it is quite heavy and ideally needs a place that will sit permanently in your kitchen. It does however possess a 1.2 metre power cord.
And when all is said and done (as Abba sang) the Lattissima is also a bit pernickety when it needs to be cleaned out. The cleaning kit consists of capsules and descaling powder and as a kit is priced between £9 and £16 direct from Nespresso for this machine. Having to press two buttons at the front and then wait for one side to light up before the other side buttons light up needs patience. Quite why a "clean" button isn't available on the machine is beyond my comprehension as it would be a lot easier to control. Once the buttons have been activated and the machine filled with fresh water the Lattissima has to be flushed twice before it can be used again. Of course if you don't have the manual to hand, you can always watch a cleaning video of which Nespresso show free of charge online.
Whilst it adds to the experience of so many different and tasty brands of coffee on offer courtesy of Nescafe, the Empire of Nespresso can be expensive to run because of its associated coffee pods and the prices that they command. If you're an Nespresso owner and fed up of manually pressing the buttons on your basic machine, the Lattissima is a good step up, but maintenance and high cost will be against you. Thanks for reading. ©Nar2 2009
I have gone through a fair number of automatic coffee machines in the last few years. Flavia, Tassimo, Senseo, plus a couple of bean to cup offerings. In fairness all of them can make an Ok drink, the Flavia and Tassimo even offer tea and hot chocolate in addition to coffee, but frankly Nespresso just blows them all out of the kitchen! For a consistent, exceptional quality, rich espresso or larger 'lungo' cup of coffee you can not go wrong with Nespresso.
The Lattissima adds another dimension, as it can also make a cappuccino to rival some of the best cafes in Italy, at the push of a button! The foam is made by steaming fresh milk under pressure, just like a professional machine, and the result is a perfect, lingering, velvety froth. Into this goes a shot of espresso, at whatever strength you prefer (there are 9 strengths across 16 varieties), and it produces an incredible cappuccino every time.
The machine comes with the milk container which you store in the fridge when not in use, and it can go in the dishwasher when required. It also comes with an espresso cup & saucer, a recipe glass, and a selection of the Grand Cru capsules.
The Lattissima is very easy to use. You just choose a capsule, place it in the top of the machine, pull the lever down, (plug in the milk container if required) and press the appropriate button. If your cups are larger than the pre-programmed volumes, the machine can be simply programmed to deliver a full cup every time. Just press and hold the button until your cup is full, it will remember your preference and fill to that level automatically next time!
The creamy white or red front of the EN660 makes it a stylish accessory for any kitchen, absolutely deserving of its place on the worktop. Even the shiny, recyclable aluminium capsules look amazing. A different colour for each flavour, they really do look stunning and complement the style and character of Nespresso.
A small complaint would be that between every milk based drink you have to press and hold a, 'cleaning' button on the milk container. This triggers a process which removes excess water from the pipes, an important step in ensuring you get consistently good froth every time. I find the button a nuisance to hold for 12 seconds. It would be fine if you pressed it once and it just did it, but having to hold it is a bit of an inconvenience. The machine can also seem a tad loud as the water is pumped under 19bar of pressure through the coffee.
If you enjoy an excellent coffee, that looks, smells and tastes consistently perfect, and appreciate the option to choose a strength and taste to suit your mood, buy a Nespresso machine, and you will not be disappointed. For simplicity, consistency and outstading quality I have not found anything to match the results of this machine for the home.
Removable Water Reservoir - Reservoir Capacity: 1.2 Liter - Pressure Pump: 19 bar - Adjustable drip tray - Illuminated keys and automatic controls - Milk Carafe: .5 Litre


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"Butternuts for Rexford", book #1 of a series for children, was released on Dec10th, 2008. Central New York author Tom Adessa has taken a childhood memory of hand raising a squirrel that had fallen out of its nest and woven that passion for nature into a children's book. Rexford a red squirrel is afraid of heights and with the help of some new found friends learns to conquer his fear. Not only will children learn about the power of friendships and how to deal with life's many obstacles, but they will also gain knowledge of nature and be challenged by the dialogue in "Butternuts for Rexford."
CreeksideBooks, Fennel St., Skaneateles, NY 13152, Myers Book Binding, Market St, Auburn, NY 13021 and other local booksellers will carry the tale. North Country Books, 220 Lafayette St. Utica, NY will be the primary distributor.
Readings and Signings: On January 17th, 2009 at 1:00pm Creekside Books and Coffee, 35 Fennel Street, Skaneateles will host a reading and book signing of this heartwarming tale. There will be free raffles for the children. Literacy Volunteers of Auburn will receive a portion of the book sales. A fun day for kids and adults alike. Books will be available for purchase.
Quote: "Kids come in all shapes, sizes, peculiarities and intellects. If yours love books, nature, the challenge of new words, and a story that gives them something to think about then "Butternuts for Rexford" might just be the book for them…and for you!"
Dr. Kevin Denny, MD, Amherst, NY
Contact: Erika Davis
Creekside Books and Coffee
SassyKat Books
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Judging by the comments from several of his new teammates, Chilean midfielder Milovan Mirosevic can help the Columbus Crew in several areas where they were deficient in 2011. Most notably: putting some goals on the scoreboard.
"Hopefully he can bring that playmaking ability in the center field and is able to produce goals for us whether he's playing in the middle or playing underneath up front," defender Chad Marshall said. "That's something that was lacking last year – goals from the midfield."
Mirosevic, 31, made his preseason debut Tuesday with the Crew at the Super Kick/TeamZone indoor facility after signing a multi-year contract on Jan. 4.
"He tries to make goals outside the box," defender and fellow Chilean Sebastián Miranda said. "Last year, we didn't shoot a lot outside the box. Maybe he can help with that."
The Crew acquired Mirosevic to not only improve the offense, but provide leadership after he captained Universidad Católica of the Chilean first division for the past three seasons, scoring 46 goals in 108 games during that span.
"The teammates have to start knowing me and the way I work," he said. "We'll see. I will not have a problem because I love what I do. I love my profession and respect it."
Mirosevic should have an easier adjustment to MLS than Miranda did last season since he learned English in school many years ago.
"I played in Israel [in 2006-07] and I spoke English not so much, but it helped," Mirosevic said. "I have it in my memory but I have to refresh it."
Miranda spoke little English when he arrived a year ago, but by June was able to conduct interviews in his second language. Still, he told MLSsoccer.com this week that he didn't feel as comfortable speaking up in the locker room as he would have liked because of the language barriers.
That shouldn't be a problem for Mirosevic.
"You don't always have to be that vocal guy in the locker room to be a leader," Marshall said. "If he's playing well he can lead by example on the field. I'm sure as he gets more accustomed to us he'll be more vocal."
Language wasn't a problem for Mirosevic in his first practice as he was paired with the Spanish-speaking Miranda, Bernardo Anor and Carlos Mendes, along with rookie Ethan Finlay during scrimmages.
"I know a little Spanish," Finlay said. "They were joking about that."
Mirosevic let his play do the talking for him.
"His first touch is so clean," Finlay said. "He knows where everyone is on the field. He knows where he's going. He understands other players' movements. You can tell he's been a pro a long time. He's very comfortable with the ball, even with pressure on him."
Mirosevic is also being made to feel at ease in Columbus thanks to Miranda, who is letting him stay at his house until Mirosevic's wife and 18-month-old daughter arrive from Chile in about a month.
He and Miranda speak Spanish when they are together, but Mirosevic is determined to integrate himself in his new surroundings on and off the field.
"Of course it's easier [to speak Spanish], but I have to adapt myself here, not the other way," he said. "I have to work on that so maybe I speak English all day, not just the two hours here [at practice]."


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Discussion in 'Miscellaneous' started by Snowlilly, Aug 21, 2012.
Homework Helpers: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Author: Denise Szecsi
Just finished Existence by David Brin -- over long and I kept thinking that he was ripping off Stephen Baxter, especially the Manifold series. The ending was obvious if you'd read that.
Next up -- The Prefect and Chasm City by Alastair Reynolds.
I'm reading Princess of Wands by John Ringo. Its an interesting Fantasy book with a cool premise and main character. A soccer mom becomes a demon killer. The main character has a few annoyances, but overall she's interesting and so is the story.
haven't posted in a while either, finished "Before I go to Sleep" by SJ Watson, "The Bone Chamber" by Robin Burcell and currently reading "The Eye of the World: Book One of the "wheel of time" series.
Decided to start rereading the epic 1994 Trek hardcover novel Federation by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. One of the greatest Trek novels ever penned even if the 21st century details about Zefram Cochrane were rendered moot by the next theatrical film.
I read that years ago and remember it being excellent!
That's been on my to-read list for ages but I completely forgot about it! Thanks for the reminder.
I'm taking another break from Sherlock and reading The People of the Abyss by Jack London.
It is. One of the greatest Trek novels ever written. The last few chapters are better than entire episodes of the different live action series.
Reading 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern, a rather charming and entrancing novel about magicians embroiled in a game of trying to one-up each other with more and more spectacular magic tricks.
Tender is the Night - F. Scott Fitzgerald
I finished Tanya Huff's The Wild Ways the other day (I found the first novel, The Enchantment Emporium, more satisfying but would definitely recommend both to any Huff fans, or indeed any fan of the urban fantasy subgenre).
To follow that, I started The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi on Sunday. I'm finding it hard-going after having read two Tanya Huff books back-to-back - I'm about a third of the way through, and the main plot seems to have just started to kick in. There's a lot of world- and character-building in the first third of the book. But according to the Wikipedia page about the book, I'm not the only person to have found the first third to be extremely dense.
I can definitely see the influence Charlie Stross' writing has had on Rajaniemi, from the first-person-present point-of-view to the overall cyberpunk/Singularity/posthuman feel of the plot and the characters. (Charlie's blurb, on the front cover, includes, "Hard to admit, but I think he's better at this stuff than I am." )
And any book whose first line is, "As always, before the warmind and I shoot each other, I try to make small talk," is by definition needing to be read.
The Night Circus is sitting on my To Be Read shelf.
At the moment I am reading East of the West by Miroslav Penkov. It is collection of short stories ser in Bulgaria.
Nice opening. Sounds like vintage Harlan.
also reading Under the Dome by Stephen King
I didn't really like Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I love his prose but I can't seem to get emotionally invested in his stories.
I just finished The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfield. It was a pretty good murder mystery, based around a trip Freud took to America in 1909. The strength was definitely the fiction part though and the characters the author created.
I have just strted reading The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan.
The Crusades by Thomas Asbridge.
He writes using both Christian and Muslim sources which is giving it a well rounded feel.
"Destination Brain" by Asimov.
Flow, My Tears, The Policeman Said - Philip K. Dick
Green Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson
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...and my wife says we should go for a ride. I agree, I wanted to run it after changing the drive shaft and final drive oil. I had forgotten that the pin in the seat for the lock had come out.
We went for a ride, and I felt a shifting under my butt somewhere out on the road. When we got home, I was checking the bike and packing and I found a broken seat bracket, well, ripped halfway. I am fairly certain it won't get better on the way to Gillette.
I have the original factory seat that I was going to use on my /7, so I am not in panic mode yet. Just one more thing to do before I leave Tuesday night. I will have my flashing electric guitar pin on at the beer tent, and I share my Tequila. Say Hi. Everybody have a safe trip, see you there.


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As this season of American Idol winds down, and Jennifer Lopez's future on the show is in question, she took time to talk to Mix 104.1/Boston during the finales and weighed in on her favorite performances from the Tuesday night finale shows and own experience as an artist.
First, Lopez weighed in with her picks for the best performances of the night from both finalists.
"My favorite performance tonight from Phil [Philips] was 'Home,' his single," Lopez said. "I mean, I just thought he really nailed it with that song. It's the perfect single for him. It went different places, like 'Oh yeah of course that's Philip,' when he first started singing it, but then it went somewhere else that made it very unique, individual."
Not tipping her hand to how she will vote in the end, Lopez also took the time to gush over Jessica Sanchez.
"For Jessica, you can't deny this little girl. She's just an amazing vocalist. She's 16 and she has a lot to grow as far as emotion and performance and all that. But she's only 16, and her voice is probably one of the most privileged out of the past, I don't know how many years. I hear singers all the time with this show, thousands and thousands of singers, and she's probably the best."
Tonight marks the end of Season 11 for American Idol and there's certainly no clear-cut winner.
When asked, it seems the Most Powerful Celebrity is not nearly as patient with herself as she has been with the Idol contestants this season.
"I try to be, but I'm not. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and I do, just like all perfectionists, tend to beat myself up a little bit," Lopez said. "But as I've matured, I've realized that it's something you do not want to do. I try, I try to be more loving to myself. It's been like a mantra of mine over the past couple years. It's something that I've actually learned that has some real, real value to it that I'd like to teach my kids as well."
While Lopez's return to Idol next season is uncertain, she is booked to tour the world through the fall and will release a new single shortly.
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Great post. That's some solid info right there.
The best part is that pretty much every system has some access to third-party lens makers (Sigma, Tokina, Tamron), which just automatically fleshes out everyone's potential lineup. And your same statements apply: Each of the third-parties makes some gems, and some crap, and quite a range in between.


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2005 Equinox radio swap with newer model
Has anyone swapped out their 2005 radio for a newer equinox model that has the mini jack plug for an ipod.
Does a new model also fit the 2005, like a 2007 radio fit a 2005 model. Any ideas or suggestions
Does a new model also fit the 2005, like a 2007 radio fit a 2005 model. Any ideas or suggestions
aaronlucas8301 Posts: 1I am also interested is this swap for the same reasons... have you tried it yet or gotten any info anywhere else?
nothing yet..suppose i could call the dealer, but i hate those guys
bhelne01 Posts: 1I tried to replace the factory radio in my 05 with one for an 06. When I took it to the dealer to have it programed. I was informed that I would not be able to use the 06 radio and that the radio had locked but the radio is still working what do they mean by the radio is locked
laserblue Posts: 313If your radio is "locked" you shouldn't be able to use it.
You say that it works o.k., so it must be "unlocked" by a code from the dealer but you are supposed to have this code in your possession.
Here is more explanation about a "locked" radio.
The radio uses a "radio lock" that engages automatically whenever you cut power to the radio.
This feature helps to protect the radio from being used if it is ever stolen. In this respect it acts as a theft deterrent.
The thinking is simple: even if a crook were to steal the radio, it would be useless to that person since without the unlock code from the manufacturer, the radio cannot be operated.
Unfortunately, this means that if you lose the radio code, you will need to have your radio reset by a General Motors dealership.
If you do have the code, you can reset the radio yourself.
Here is the way to "unlock" your radio with your personal code;
Step 1
Turn the radio on by pressing the "power button" on the radio console.
Step 2
Wait until the radio flashes "CODE" on the display screen.
Step 3
Press in your personal code on the radio console number pad.
Step 4
Wait for the display screen to stop reading "CODE" and return to a normal display. This will reset the radio and allow you to use it once again.
medanic Posts: 1I have have a 05 NOX LT AWD with Onstar, 6 CD changer, and almost all of the accessories available on this truck. I had to replace the radio head because on of the channels went out. I purchased a radio on Ebay which was from a 06 NOX. This radio had the XM feature on it. I plugged in the radio and it displayed LOCKED. The is no code you can enter into the radio to unlock it. You MUST take it to a dealership. The computer of the radio talks to the vehicle's computer on a class 2 data link. It looks for the vehicle's VIN. If there is a mismatch the radio will not work. If you can get the VIN from the donor vehicle it may speed up the process. Dealerships will charge you one labor (about 89.00 not including tax) to reprogram the radio. You can possibly call around to the service advisors at the local GM dealership and get it done for half a labor hour. (This is the deal I got!) The radio works fine and the steering wheel control control the radio just fine. I went to a salvage yard and picked up the XM receiver and antenna. The plug for this is located behind the plastic wheel well inside the rear cargo area. It just plugs in without any problems. I will go to the same dealership this Friday and unlock the XM radio. (Another 45.00) I had to drill a hole in the roof but a small problem for a great cause. I would not know if you can upgrade to a later model radio if any changes were done the vehicle's computer software. If you have any further questions please let me know. I will report back on the unlocking of the NOX's new XM radio receiver.
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The Bachelor: A Tale of Two Cliché Fairytale Dates
On The Bachelor, Brad picked two special ladies for individual dates. Ashley was given her very-own fairground, while Jackie got the Pretty Woman treatment and a private Train show in the closed-down Hollywood Bowl. Which date was better?
First of all, we must acknowledge Michelle, who's spending her 30th birthday on a "group date" with 15 girls and is not happy about it.
[There was a video here]
So, there were two big dates on last night's show. Let's break it down.
Brad's Date With Ashley
[There was a video here]
Let's weigh the pros and cons:
+ First date of the show!
- Creepy drive into the dark wilderness
+ There's lots of fun to be had at a carnival
- Clowns are so unsexy
+ Hot photobooth action
- Running around like children
+ Receiving a rose
- The possibility of getting stranded on a Ferris Wheel
+ Making out with Brad ...three times
- Camera crews
Brad's Date With Jackie
[There was a video here]
Let's weigh the pros and cons:
+ Being pampered
- ...by Brad Womack
+ It's like a real-life Pretty Woman!
- ...with the inevitable comparison to Julia Robert's character being a whore
+ The Hollywood Bowl all to yourself
- Camera crews everywhere
+ Free dinner
- Serious talk about compatability
+ A private concert
- ...performed by the widely-hated band Train
+ Receiving a rose
- Did we mention the band Train?
Advantage: Ashley. Her date didn't involve the terrible sounds of Train, and included much less steamy make-out sessions. Sorry, Jackie!


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I am getting this for Christmas. On the website it said it was from a spinosaurus but it didn't say where in the body it came from. It comes from the kemkem basins.
Is it a tibia?
I would appriciate any answers on this one because I would be fascinated to know where in the spino's body it came from.
I don't know much about these Moroccan fossils so I am unable to help but it is a very large chunk. Will be great for you to talk about once you get it but I sure hope it does not break the bank!
Must have cost a fortune Dan! you are very lucky.
Well done.
It only cost £100. It is my most expensive fossil, but I have some that are almost as valuable as it.
Hi everybody, here are a few more pictures for you to see.
Hi again. After doing some research, I think it could be more unusual then I thought. The label which came with the fossil said it was a spinosaurus limb bone, and since no spinosaurus arm bones have been found, I presumed it was a leg bone, but it's not; it's a Humerus. Could this be the first Spinosaurus arm bone ever found? Could it be scientifically important? Who could I send it to so they can have a closer look?
I have attached a picture of a tyrannosaurus humerus bone which is in the book 'vertebrate life of the Mesozoic.' As soon as I saw the Tyrannosaurus Humerus I knew mine was the same (I almost surtain it is a humerus.)
Just wondering; what makes you sure it is spinosaurus?
Hi. I am not sure, but the seller was quite confident it was Spinosaurus, but he wasn't 100 percent sure.
Hi again. I have sent pictures of the spinosaurus bone in the post to the Angela Marmont Centre. I have also sent pictures of some other fossils which I would like identifying. Hopefully there is some experts which specialise in Moroccan fossils which can help. I have donated a calamites stem to the centre (quite a big one.) It said on the video about the centre they appriciate donations so I gave them the fossil so it can be used for study, or to maybe show people who have found a calamites fossil another example.


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No disrespect here but how long do we non members have to show you guys that we are respected enough by you guys so that we can post on the main board.
Im just wondering??
No disrespect here but how long do we non members have to show you guys that we are respected enough by you guys so that we can post on the main board.
Im just wondering??
wv check your private message
Hehehe, come on...enjoy and revel in the fun that is Minor League Baseball! The posters you see on here today could very well be the future stars of the Reds Chat board!Originally Posted by WVPacman
I think it's wrong to think of this whole thing as just "Make posts to prove I'm intelligent" just to go talk on the other board. The minor league board here is as fully functional as anything happening on the other side, same issues getting kicked around, same hatred of Danny Graves. Still a great place to talk Reds baseball.
Not to speak on behalf of the mods, but relax and enjoy things. You'll get a call up when you're ready...
...or when princeton or westofyou pulls a hammy legging out a grounder and gets put on the DL.
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Cincinnati Here We Go.
26 Years and Counting...
LMAO,bud I know what your saying and yes I will have fun in the minors b/c I'll have too.Originally Posted by Caveat Emperor
How do we know the amount of points we have?
N/M just noticed they added it below your post count.
Were it says Reputation at and I think theres clouds or something you click on as well under your name.Originally Posted by The Baumer
Your reputation rating will rise or fall depending on the quality of the posts you make. It's - supposedly - not a popularity contest, and as everyone gets over the "newness" of this system, I believe things will shake themselves out, the cream should rise to the top, the chaff... well, you know.
In the meantime, as you've already noticed, the Reds Live forum has the same functionality as the Reds Talk, or "Big Show," forum does, so there's no reason that you can't enjoy yourseves here.
A hint: I believe the new system was instituted to cut down on the number of "this player sucks" threads. Not that there's anything inherently wrong with "this player sucks," but it's better received if you have something to back your opinion up with... and no, "he's fat" isn't a good reason. Just talk baseball, have a good time, stay away from grinding axes and getting into member vs. member squabbles, and you'll find yourself with full forum access.
Act petulant, and you'll find yourself staying here. Not that it's a bad place to be, but realize that not everybody wants to see eighteen different threads on why Rich Aurilia walks like a duck or somesuch when they log in in the morning.
"It's easier to give up. I'm not a very vocal player. I lead by example. I take the attitude that I've got to go out and do it. Because of who I am, I've got to give everything I've got to come back."
-Ken Griffey Jr.
The icon is a little blurry, and does look a little like a cloud. Anyways, it's actually a scale, and will appear in the bottom left hand corner of one of your own posts. You can click on the scales icon in any of your posts to see what your reputation rating is for that particular post.Originally Posted by WVPacman
The only problem with that theroy is those of us who are more casual posters, who did little other than comment on occasion, will never progress very high.Originally Posted by zombie-a-go-go
Are you sure that isnt a good reason....Originally Posted by zombie-a-go-go
I like that... Good one Zombie..
Here's to alcohol, the cause ofand solution toall life's problems.. ~Homer J Simpson~
It is nice not to have the this player sucks just because i say threads, but looking at my reputation im beginning to feel like Motorboat Jones.
Make this site a good read or site to contribute to and it won't matter.Originally Posted by WVPacman
Think of it as a competition between the Live! and CRT...who can have a more quality board? If you succeed, then you can go to both, only to CRT or only to Live... The effort to keep the topics intelligent and meaningful is the purpose. But of course if you disagree with the policy, you are welcome to leave and make yoru own or take part in one of the other boards that allow for pointless threads, constant bickering and boring dialog...
They should change it so the CRT folks can't post here unless they get thrown off their board.
... and the peasants rejoiced.
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What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand
I think it's a great idea. I hardly ever post here due to my busy schedule, but have been a very small part of RZ for along time. I'll be curious to see what my rating is here...
go reds!
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There was one big box, wrapped in polka dots and housing her 12th birthday present. I told her as she surveyed the seemingly sparse landscape: it's a big one, I promise, so this is it. She opened it gingerly and took a suitcase out of the delicately unfurled paper. "Oh my gosh, I love this suitcase!" And she ran towards me, across the kitchen, to give me a hug.
Sweet girl.
I stopped her and said, "Wait! You need to open the suitcase!" She did, and suddenly, an explosion of NYC ephemera– a tee, a mug, itineraries, tickets, plans. It took her a few open-mouthed seconds to get it, but before long she was screaming, and faster than that, we were on our way, nonstop to JFK. And hurry! We had a schedule to follow after all.
Normally, I don't schedule anything for vacation; I find myself beholden to the clock in normal life only because I have four kids—slow is my very nature. Slow as molasses is me on vacay. But this was New York! The city that never sleeps! We had only 80 hours and I intended to make the most of it, with even sentiment and memories penned in the margins between minutes: temple baptisms in Manhattan (awwww), following her red-jacketed form around the Met (lump in my throat), tickets for the new Cinderella (once in a lifetime).
Can you plan a moment, though? Like one of those "I'm-never-going-to-forget-this-moment-for-the-rest-of-my-life" type moments? Walking off pizza, trying to make room for Milk & Cookies, we wandered to Washington Square Park. The arch is worth the extra blocks in the wrong direction alone and I wanted my daughter to see it. It was freezing, there was a man playing a grand piano in the middle of the park– Bach, I knew it– the pigeons fluttered, the sky was blindingly blue. No big. Until, we turned back to go towards the bakery, and suddenly the high, simple strains of Clair de Lune started, piercing and lovely through the frozen air, I stopped. So did my husband. So did my daughter, confused. The rolling of the music started to open itself up to the day, welcoming and bold, and it was something magic. "This is it," I said to my husband, "This is your song." And he turned, his eyes squinting in the bright sun, the bitter cold, "Yes."
My husband. He is good at many a thing, but one of my favorite things is his knack for making little movies. We love our family movies. Sometimes we spend Family Home Evening just watching dozens of them and we (the parents) laugh that we are turning all our kids' memories into something perfect. With a soundtrack.
Anyway, he was capturing ten-second clips on his phone the whole time, but that frozen moment in the park, when Debussy started, was like one of his movies come alive, and the cold and the sound, and the blue, and the pigeons, and the red jacket, and him, and her, and everything was something I almost can't describe…
(lump in my throat)
(once in a lifetime)
All put together.
And totally unplanned, right? But caught.


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U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright released a two-page order saying Concepts of Truth couldn't participate in a hearing being held May 17 to consider a request to block enforcement of the law while it's being challenged in court. The Wynne-based group, which provides counseling to women considering an abortion or who have had the procedure, asked Wednesday to intervene in the lawsuit.
Wright has not ruled on Concept's request to intervene. But the judge agreed with law opponents that the group shouldn't participate because it asked to intervene nearly two weeks after the hearing had been ordered to take up the request for a preliminary injunction.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas and the Center for Reproductive Rights sued the state over the ban last month. The groups filed their lawsuit on behalf of Dr. Louis Jerry Edwards and Dr. Tom Tvedten, who provide abortions at a Little Rock clinic.
The Republican-led Legislature enacted the ban in March when it overrode Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe's veto of the measure. Beebe and other opponents of the ban say it violates the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion until a fetus could viably survive outside the womb. A fetus is generally considered viable at 22 to 24 weeks.
The measure won't take effect until 90 days after the Legislature formally adjourns this year's session, which lawmakers are scheduled to do May 17.


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Injured War Veteran and Challenged Athlete Sgt. Robert Laux to Receive New Adaptive Bicycle as Program Surpasses $1.3 Million in Total Funds Dispersed
The Challenged Athletes Foundation
(CAF) awards grants or equipment to athletes with physical disabilities to help give them the opportunity to participate in sports they love. On Tuesday, July 17th, CAF in partnership with MilkPEP's REFUEL "got chocolate milk?T" campaign provided injured U.S. Army Sergeant Robert Laux with an adaptive bike in support of CAF's Operation Rebound program that provides funding and equipment to help injured troops and first responders harness the healing power of sport. The program has supported over 1,100 injured troops and first responders, and has surpassed $1.3MM in support given since its inception in 2004.
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The REFUEL "got chocolate milk?T" campaign commitment to injured troops and veterans was marked with a donation of a bike to Sgt. Laux in Washington, D.C. on July 17th. Representatives from the "got chocolate milk?" campaign, the charity's Official Refuel Beverage partner, donated a specially adaptive bike to Sgt. Laux, whose arm was severely injured by a hidden improvised explosive device (IED) near Baghdad in 2007 during a mission to recover the remains of two kidnapped American soldiers. Thanks to this donation, he will be able to cycle, putting minimal stress on his injured arm and allowing him to further strengthen his muscles. In addition, the campaign will support Sgt. Laux by donating a year's supply of lowfat chocolate milk to help him refuel after strenuous training and competitions so he can perform at his best.
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• Tony Ruiz, 24, failure to comply with sex offender registration — $15,000.
A Russellville Police detective testified he received notification from another officer that Ruiz had moved from his listed address. When the detective went to Ruiz's address, he found the apartment vacant.
Ruiz was located on Monday and arrested on suspicion of failure to register. The detective said Ruiz changed his address several times without notifying authorities. He has a prior conviction which requires him to register his address with authorities.
• Alicia Sisk, 19, theft by receiving — $5,000.
Sisk was found in Russellville's City Park after-hours with Ruiz. The responding officer allegedly noticed the smell of marijuana, and Sisk granted him permission to search her vehicle.
In the car, officers located a checkbook and two debit cards that did not belong to either Sisk or Ruiz. Another checkbook was found in Sisk's wallet, according to a police report.
• Billy Pittman, 41, domestic battery — $50,000.
A woman called the Pope County Sheriff's Office on Monday night to report a domestic disturbance that occurred the night before. According to a police report, the victim said Pittman became physically violent during an argument, grabbed her by the neck in an attempt to strangulate her, shoved her to the floor and stomped on her hand when she tried to get up. The victim told police she was eventually able to get away.
The victim sought immediate treatment at a local hospital and went to a specialist the next day, who confirmed she had three broken bones in her hand.
Shortly after the initial report was taken Monday night, officers received a second call in which the victim advised Pittman was pushing her again.
• Juvenile male, 17, breaking or entering and theft of property — $3,500.
A juvenile male who will be tried as an adult was arrested after officers responded Sunday to a breaking or entering call. The youth allegedly ran from police, but was caught and apprehended.
Officers found a GPS unit in his pocket, several phone chargers, $369, loose change, a broken iPhone and a broken pair of pliers, according to a police report. Another part of the pliers was found near a vehicle that had been broken into.


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I think it was probably whenever Professor Sprout retired. That could have been anywhere from two year after the final battle, but was more likely closer to ten - thirteen. However, I don't believe that it was Albus' first year was Neville's first year as, by the way that James was talking, it seemed like he was well acquainted with Neville, not just as a family friend, but also as a Professor. He seems well established in the status of a Professor, so that he probably had held it for a long time before James came - maybe three years or so before.When do you think Neville likely took this job?
I believe that Professor Sprout (who was likely the fondest of Neville when he was a student) would have probably recommended him, especially if he continued doing something with Herbology. He might have been a well established Herbologist, and I doubt after all he did during the final battle, that his name was something that would be easier forgotten among those had Hogwarts, so he would have probably been considered and offered the job. I don't really see him asking for it, though, for the simple fact that he always seemed to be very humble, and he would have felt honored when they considered him.Would he have asked for the post or do you think the Head (McGonagall?) offered it to him?
Yes, I think he would want to.. It seemed to be the one thing he truly loved and excelled at. It was his passion. However, I do think that he might have dabbled in something else for a bit - like training to be an Auror. I think that after all he did during the battle, his grandmother would have pressured him to follow in his parents' footsteps. He might have gone along with it for a while, thinking that maybe that was something he should do, but eventually (maybe after someone gave him some advise or he was offered the job at Hogwarts [probably the first]) he'd realize that he'd had quite enough of fighting and he would much rather follow his passion. After he confronted his grandmother, she would probably be understanding, would want him to do what made him happy--after all that he's done, I don't think she could stop being proud of him.Do you think his pre-Hogwarts Professor job would involve herbology in some way, given his interest for the subject?
I don't think that his weakness would be anything physical. In the Ministry of Magic, we saw his gumption, his ability to fight teeth and nails, and yet he managed to be captured by the Inquisitorial Squad. But I always recall the line that one of the Inquisitorial Squad said upon bringing him in: "I caught this one [Neville] trying to help the Weasley girl." (being a HUGE Neville/Ginny shipper, I love that line.) And that, in itself is where his weakness lies. He has a huge heart, and his loyalty to others - though an extremely honorable trait - would be his weakness. All his enemies would have to do is attack one of his friends or his loved ones and he would protect them, even at the cost of himself.What could likely be Neville's weaknesses?
Also, I think that same desire to care for those he loves would lead him to be more timid. In his desire to make others happy, he would compromise himself, like the scenario I gave you about his grandmother and the Auror. However, I think this is something he would conquer or would only effect him slightly. But, yes, that's what his weakness would be.
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Roast Pork Loin, Turnips, Garlic and Anchovies
Fergus Henderson
The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating
Published by Ecco
Is it not splendid when you have a guest to stay who cooks delicious things for you? A fine example is Ken, a chef from Sydney, who prepared this splendid dish full of most of my favorite things. He even finished it off with a healthy splash of truffle oil, which I have omitted from this version, but please express yourself.
Rocket (arugula) makes a good substitute for the greens
Cooking Methodroasting
Total Timeunder 4 hours
OccasionCasual Dinner Party
Recipe Coursemain course
Taste and Texturegarlicky, meaty, salty, savory
- About 5½ pounds pork loin on the bone (you will want six chops out of it at the end): ask the butcher to leave the skin on, chine it but not score it
- 2 onions, peeled and chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 18 cloves of garlic with skin on, separated, roasted in the oven until soft and sweet, then squeezed out of their skins and mashed
- 1 small can anchovies in oil, drained and finely chopped
- A handful of capers (extra-fine if possible)
- A handful of curly parsley, chopped
- A healthy splash of extra virgin olive oil
- A splash of red wine vinegar
- 12 small or 6 large turnips, peeled and chopped, greens reserved
Remove the skin of the pork in one piece (this is not hard: with a thin, sharp knife, gently slice under the skin, following it around the pork), then gently score it (if in doubt your butcher will remove the bone and score it for you). Place the skin back where it was before. In a roasting pan layout your onions and place your pork and skin on top of them, then season with salt and pepper. Put into a hot 425°F oven for 2½ hours.
Meanwhile, make your dressing: mix the garlic, anchovies, capers, parsley, oil, vinegar, and pepper, and keep at the ready. Fifteen minutes before the pork is done, cook your turnips in boiling salted water. When cooked add the greens, then drain straightaway. Place these into a serving bowl, dress, and toss so all get to know the dressing. Remove the pork from the oven; it will hold its heat well and will enjoy a rest if things are a little out of sync.
If the skin is not crispy enough return it to the oven to crisp up while you slice the loin into chops. Place these on top of the dressed turnips and greens. Finally, remove the crisp skin from the oven and roughly chop it with a big knife. Top the dish off with this and serve.
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February 1, 2011 | Posted by Michele Grego in Paris
Bonjour from Paris! This is day 14 of our 20 days away from Los Angeles. For those of us who have been in the orchestra for several years, there is a familiarity with performing in this city.
The LA Phil rehearses at the Salle Pleyel in Paris.
In 1996, the year I joined the orchestra, we had a one-month residency which reignited the push to build Walt Disney Concert Hall. We performed the Rite of Spring with Esa-Pekka and the Paris audience absolutely loved it. The Rite went on to become one of our signature pieces, which we later performed for the opening concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
In 2007 we played at the Salle Pleyel and stayed in the same hotel as we are currently in. We performed the Sibelius symphonies with Esa-Pekka.
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Just finished a complete engine rebuild of my 75 R90 with 120k miles. Runs great, and I've put about 50 miles on the new engine. However, I noticed quite a bit of oil coming from flywheel area.. enough that I needed to pull the tranny to see if it was rear main or oil pump cover (both renewed when I rebuilt the engine). .. I DID block the crank, by the way :-)
Well, the flywheel came off without a hitch. Oil pump cover did not appear to be leaking, but I replaced the o-ring anyway. Back of flywheel was wet with oil. Oil seal looked fine. I looked at the flywheel sealing surface and it's ok.. nothing to snag a fingernail. no ridges.
I reinstalled the flywheel today, and just to be sure, left the tranny off and installed carbs and tank so I could start the engine while watching the flywheel.
Sure enough, leak is still there. Nothing coming from the oil pump cover. Oil is being slung around behind the flywheel.. It must be the seal.
I checked the crankcase vaccuum by loosening the dip stick .. it's fine. The check valve is doing its job.
This is the new teflon seal, installed after soaking overnight in 10w30, by the book, with the installation tool. It's square to the case, about 1mm proud.
So.. I'm a bit frustrated. I hate the thought of replacing the seal only to have it leak again.
Is it possible that this new seal will begin to work after a time? It's currently leaking about a pint every 100 miles.. enough to leave a large puddle wherever I go, and it's coating the rear wheel. Not a good thing. Could it be leaking somewhere else?
I'm also thinking of going back to the old double-lip seal.
Any suggestions?