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prijay Posts: 26I took the $1000 cash back in lieu of financing as mentioned in my post. paid cash no financing. Car was bought in South Florida
Thank you for your response. I just bought a silver LE (MSRP 19,200) in the Sacramento area for $17,700 OTD with 0% financing. The car was around $16,085 plus tax/license/fees. Payments are $295 for 60 months. I'm interested to see what the prices will be in a month or so when the new ones roll out
I would like to know if the OTD prices that are being posted for the 2013 Corollas include the $1000 Rebate amount? I am new to this forum and want to get an idea on pricing for a 2013 Corolla. I am looking at a 2013 LE Corolla. If I see an $17,700 OTD price I know this includes all fees and taxes - but does it also include the $1000 rebate - or can I expect to get an additional $1000 back ON TOP of the $17,700 price?
$17,700 does not include the $1000 rebate. I took the 0% financing instead of the rebate. You can only do one or the other. If I took the $1000 off then the price of the car would be cheaper, but I would actually be paying more due to financing fees (probably around 17,950 OTD). Just find out what APR you qualify for. That will determine which option you take. You can price both options out and see which one is better for you. I hope this helps
Do Toyota Incentives only apply to new cars on the lot? Or also to cars ordered from the factory?
We like the 2014 Corolla LE but do NOT need to purchase right away. Just wondering if we would be able to order the color and options we want and still take advantage of a Toyota rebate if there is an offer later this year or perhaps next year?
Also I assume we may not get a good deal on pricing if we order from the factory?
zezmer Posts: 1could you please the name of the dealership near Sacramento you got the car from?
Elk Grove Toyota. I Enjoyed my experience with them.
I bought a leftover 2013 Corolla S (added options Southeast window tint, and floor mats, automatic transmission) at the end of September at Nalley Toyota in Roswell, GA. I was out the door with the paperwork fees and the dealer fee of $599 for 17,800 out the door (the way the paperwork was written, the car was discounted $3,600, but of course the dealer fee offsets some of that. I got top dollar on my trade per NADA, a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix of $7,500 for a net price of $10,300 before taxes, which ran me about $688 in Georgia. Car has been good so far...sometimes I wish I had waited for the 2014, but I knew it would be awhile before incentives kicked in. That is a very nice vehicle though, nicely done interior vs. the outgoing model, transmission has changed, as the manual has moved from 5 to 6 gears and the AT from a primitive 4-speed to CVT. Also, the back seat has much mroe leg room in the new model.
Bill, that is an outstanding price at Cobb County Toyota. How was MSRP that low on an S? I bought one recently at Nalley in Roswell and MSRP was over $20k with just window tint and floor mats. I got about a $3,600 discount off MSRP but then a $599 dealer fee was assessed. Your price was outstanding.
Great net price. I bought one at Nalley in Roswell about a month later and my net price out the door was about $800 higher than that a month later. You did really well. Mine did have floor mats and window tint (about $700 in options), and I was trading a car they were giving me top dollar on, "clean NADA trade in" and I had her for sale for a month on cars.com earlier and wasn't moving it at a net price $1,500 higher than the trade. Additionally my trade was worth about $500 in lower TAVT on the car. So a $7,500 trade was like 8k. Still thinking I should have taken them down another $500 in net price but not too bad.


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"Predator" has also provided viewers of the prime-time television show a glimpse at some of the potential child molesters - most of them quite average and unassuming in appearance, and of varying ages and professions - living among us. Humiliating confrontations with the TV crew, and the audacious behavior of some of the would-be predators caught may also be a draw.
"Dateline" teams up with an activist group appropriately named Perverted Justice. The group, working with police, seeks to catch potential child molesters before they can act. Adults troll Internet chat rooms, posing as underage boys and girls, and try to collect incriminating sexual conversations between them and would-be molesters.
The "child" and stranger arrange to meet at the child's supposed home, where TV crews await the adult's arrival. With a decoy in place, the adult enters the home - typically through a kitchen door - and usually has a brief conversation with the "child" before reporter Chris Hansen and a camera crew emerge.
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Memorable would-be molesters from the series include two gentlemen who entered the home naked, and perhaps most disturbingly, the man who brought along his 5-year-old son.
During the ninth sting, events did not unfold according to plan - or as close to a plan as there can be in such a situation - in Murphy, Texas.
According to an Associated Press article, City Manager Craig Sherwood approved such an operation in the well-to-do community of 11,000 after being approached by "Dateline" and Perverted Justice, but he never informed the mayor or the city council.
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As satisfying as it is to see these would-be molesters caught - by both police and a camera crew - and entertaining such television programming may be, it does some good to take a step back and consider what goes on behind the cameras to bring these operations together - and at what cost.


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Could you please identify this bone dug up in garden.
This is a neck vertebra of a bird, judging by the apparent size something around the size of a goose/cormorant/swan. If you can measure the length I may be able to narrow it down a bit more (and give a location)
It measures 35mm by 20mm. We found two which look exactly the same except the second one was slightly larger than this size.
Thanks for your help.
This size would make it a swan, whooper swan vertebrae are slightly smaller than mute swan but both have neck vertebrae that can be 35mm by 20mm
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Police outside house on Alma near Churchill with guns drawn ???
Original post made by Anon., Crescent Park, on Feb 10, 2013
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on Feb 11, 2013 at 8:33 am
Sounds like a burglary in progress was reported, and the cops showed up hoping to catch the guy in the act.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Feb 11, 2013 at 9:55 am
"Sounds like a burglary ..,", how ? You have good ears I guess.
There were a lot of officers with guns drawn, one had a rifle standing behind trees, all looking intently from outside the house which was several houses south from the Alma/Churchill intersection. I don't know what it was but I was stopped at the red light right outside of it and I was hoping a gunfight did not break out. I did not read anything on the news about this yet so I hope it was nothing as major as it looked.
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on Feb 11, 2013 at 10:29 am
Cops aren't going to swarm an area with guns drawn unless they have a report of an armed suspect in the area. If it was an armed robbery, there should have been a press release by now. If it was a domestic violence situation, then maybe no press release.
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Well its good to know they are doing their job. The glass panel closest to my door-knob on my old farm-style door broke when my key got stuck & broke in the knob. My partner left me alone and took our car later in the day to go get another door. 20 or so minutes later, while on the phone with my partner, my dogs start barking and run to the door. I ask my partner if it is her at the door and she says no. I walk towards the door and next thing I know I see a gloved hand reach through the broken panel and my dog jumped up and bit his wrist and he yells out. I yell Im calling the cops and I hear a car drive away. My phone blocked my 911 call so I called non-emergency to tell them what happened and for the cops to come out. The lady on the phone explained that since the window was already broken they did no damage and I was lucky because animal control could get called on my dog for biting someone. It wasnt really the police officers who let me down as much as their administration. I understand no damage was done but I eel with all the break ins it would behoove them to at least take a report.
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Along the way I have had the honor of meeting and learning from respected musicians such as Lawrence Jackson (former director of SU Bands), Herman Jackson (Brother of Randy Jackson), Jerry Lee Lane (Marching percussion pioneer) and countless others.
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I have been involved in music since I was about 8 years old. I began by taking drum lessons and my teacher inspired me to always go above and beyond when it comes to your instrument. It is my hope that I can bring that same enthusiasm and inspire future students the same way.
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Music making with the trombone is my greatest passion, and my primary goal is to foster this same passion for music within my students. I want to give my students the tools they need to progress as a musician on their own in their musical ability and expression in an atmosphere that not only makes producing music fun and engaging, but meaningful.
I have been playing trombone for nearly nine years and learned many things, both about music and life, on my journey in music. I want to share my experiences and these things that I have learned with whoever wants to take a lesson with me. I teach beginning students of any age who are just learning what an awesome instrument the trombone is, to advanced students that are passionate about the trombone and wanting to refine their skills and talent as a musician.
Listening is a big part of my pedagogy, and I push the importance of listening to great music, whatever it may be, as well as great trombonists, just as much as practicing. I ...
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I have been a member of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra in El Paso, Texas and am currently a member in many other large ensembles including: The Bob Cole Wind Symphony, The Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony, and the Orange County Youth Symphony. I have also earned sub positions at the American Youth Orchestra, and YMF's Debut Chamber Orchestra.
I have studied with many professional musicians, including: Steven Trapani, Michael Hoffman, Jeremy Wilson, William Booth, Robert Frear, Robert Cowan, and Joel Chavaria.
I have also attended masterclasses with Timothy Higgins, Ian Bousfield, Sergio Carolino, Jeremy Wilson, Megumi Kanda, Douglas Yeo, James Mille
Another educational experience that I attribute to my growth as a musician took place during the summers that I attended high school, I marched Baritone and Euphonium for four seasons with, The Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps, from Sacramento, California. The Mandarins are a World Class marching ensemble that competes in the Drum Corps International organization.
My pedagogy and philosophy is a mix of all the wisdom that I have acquired from all of these amazing musicians, and I want to share as much of it as I can with my students.
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Awesome tire until winter. Mine is the V speed rating, so year round is great but it's too stiff for winter. I will buy them if I take them for summer or rain, confident tires. I maintain them at right pressures and rotate regularly.
Maybe because I had snow tires, these operated horribly at 6/32 in less than an inch of snow. Basically grip is nonexistent except cars weight pushing downward. Sideswiping with a hilly intersection. Dangerous and overrated in snow IMO. Maybe new treads does a better job. Probably won't last until mileage warranty.
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Vehicle: 2002 Toyota Camry 4 Dr Sedan LE (205/60R16 91 H 6x16) with 53097 KM of Tire Wear
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Cheaper tire in a low profile design. But because I live in a four seasons area, I need some snow traction. This tire is good enough, decent cornering not a lot of noise. But ride quality suffered and yet does any 45 ratio tire do well with midwest pot holes? I think not.
I've kept them rotated ever 5000 and like other low pro's you run the risk of vibrations at highway speeds after rotation. This is a decent tire for around $100 a piece from Wal-mart. For a econobox Cruze that's good.
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Vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 4 Dr Sedan LTZ 18" option with 32180 KM of Tire Wear
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Purchased in April 15, tire doesn't ride smooth and they make lots of noise. I returned to Walmart in June. They replaced 1 of the tires and charged me an additional $75. They told me that they would replace all 4 for $75 each? I decided to just wait, bare with the noise and roughness until I can afford to buy I better brand of tire. Wish I'd stuck with my Michelins. But you get what you pay for. Lesson learned.
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Do not buy these tires. I just had my snow tires installed for the winter and they are quieter than these tires.
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I bought this tire for my turbo Sonata because they can be rotated across all 4 weeks, being asymmetrical. I was concerned about premature tire wear. Treadwear has actually been fine after 25k miles. Noise is average for a performance-oriented tire, but my winter tires are definitely noisier. The other thing I liked is that they can handle a light winter storm.
They were a downgrade from my summer Falkens FK452 in dry handling. They feel "floatier" than those tires and they do not handle quite as well either. Still, dry handling is FAR better than the junk stock optimo's the car came with. They do not tramline like my Falkens did, though.
They are not very good in wet and have poor resistance to hydroplaning. They break free constantly at highway speeds and I am very afraid of hydroplaning. I'm at 50% tire life and they sometimes scare me. They are especially bad approaching freezing temps, when they can't get up to temp. During run of the mill rainstorms, cars fly by me but I'm struggling to keep the sonata on the road at 55.
If anyone is wondering how they are in snow- I got caught in an early season snowstorm. They will be safe up to 2in of snow and that's it. Starting uphill is toughest, but once you get going you can generally maintain from there. Still this is an emergency-only winter tire. I haven't got caught in ice yet with this tire (thank god!).
Overall I would probably buy again. It's hard to find asymmetrical sport tires like this.
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Well as most of you know I've been working on a 2D/3D tile engine in Direct3D. Unfortunately I've learned that there are several issues with my design and structure that are making it more difficult than it should be.
So much to my chagrin, I'm trashing the code and starting over. However, I probably will keep the sound engine portion so all is not lost.
The reason for all of this is I came across several articles concerning pixel by pixel scrolling. I already knew how to do it with one tile, but did not put two and two together to get how you do it with a tilemap.
Well now I finally understand and I've tried it in the old DOS BC45 first. It absolutely flies. The code in DOS outperforms the DirectX which clued me in that using Direct3D for 2D might sound ok, but its really not much of a benefit. It is true you can do lighting rather easily, but its not easy to scroll since you do not control the rendering - only the grid.
I'm going back to my DirectX module and simply getting two pointers - one to the back buffer(secondary surface) and one to the primary surface. I'm going to blit to the primary surface via assembly language because I've tested it and the assembly is faster than the hardware blitter. Don't ask me how this is possible because I simply dont know.
I will post the game here as soon as I have a working build. Mind you that with the new algorithm I will probably have to slow it down a bit because the scrolling is so fast.
Happy coding and thanks to those who helped me with my questions concerning the old engine.
I'm going to attach a sample of the DOS exe with its test bitmap so that you can see what I'm talking about. This is nothing special, but I'll tell you that if you add a small bit of code to the main loop and tiles and a tilemap - along with code for multiple layers - you could very easily make a game with it.


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Upgraded and Redesigned.
Details include the vintage tinted neck, parchment and tortoise pickguards, and pearloid dots make this axe a cut above the crowd. The new design includes a return to the 24 Jaguar scale for easy playability, a six screw-style tremolo bridge and Duncan Designed humbucking pickups for amazing tone.
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- Medium-jumbo frets
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- Case Included: No
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
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- Frets: 21
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I just got my new Jagmaster. I've been a Fender dude for 40 some odd years; and, I thought I would try out this axe over the Jassmaster because of the cheap price. All I can say is WOW!!! I set up the trem, slightly adjusted the pickup heights and set intonation. Now I have what I must say is one of the best guitars I have ever played; and, at a price that is simply unbelieveable. I think that Squier is going to make history with this one!!! Everything about this guitar is real. The simplicity of the 3-way switch with volume and tone and a sunburst finish that's out of thi world!!! The only change I plan to make on mine is a smoother finish on the maple neck. My other guitars will be on their wall hangers for a while; cause I plan on wearin this one out!!! I'm getting all the sounds I need with this guitar thru my Fender Deluxe or my old Fender Super Six Amps. My advice to anyone is; don't let this one slip away!!!!
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I'm one of these players who own some vintage, higher quality guitars who get guitars like these in confidence. Anyone who says Squier makes trash hasn't played one in years. These things are made well, feel solid, and sound great. The Jagmaster is basically a Jaguar with humbuckers, so of course Nirvana fans love them! They're great for other things, like blues, surf, jazz, metal, etc. The Duncan Design pickups are very well made, actually. They may last longer than actual Duncans. I am putting a Gibson P-94 in the bridge position, due to it sounding too much like my SG. That's right, you can get Gibson sounds!
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I wanted a guitar with the feel of a Strat and the muscle of a Les Paul. I wanted a guitar I could afford to buy now, with enough of a foundation to build on later. I wanted a guitar that had classic style without being just another knock off. There was only one guitar that met all of these criteria, the Jagmaster. I don't care if there is a Squire label on it, this is a new classic in the line of Jags, Jazzmasters, and Stangs. You can spend all the time you want weighing the specs and materials, for me, it was the sound of an open chord through a clean amp. The Jagmaster is full bodied with strong sustain. Adjusting the pickup heights allowed for incredible range in tone. While the Jazzmasters are more flexible, the price point and oddball controls turned me off. The Jagmaster maintains classic simplicity with room for upgrades. The electronics are the only manufacturer skimp on this guitar,but the easiest to alter. The only caution I would provide is that the Jagmaster doesn't fit in standard cases. I've got mine in a Bass case. Such is life.
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Well I've always wanted a Surf Green '62 Fender Jaguar, my dream guitar I guess. And since that guitar will take some saving I went ahead and got the Jagmaster. Mainly because I like the design of the guitar and because I play alternative and this is an alternative guitar. It plays very well. But I take a star off because of the horrible pick-ups. Great guitar, reasonable price, great look and sound, I say get it!
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This guitar is amazing. The two humbuckers put out some great sound. This is my third and favorite guitar to play. I definitely recommend purchasing this guitar. It's a great price and has some awesome sound. It has a great clean tone and can also can sound very grungy or punk. If your thinking about buying this and are wonder if its worth the price. The answer is yes!
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The Jagmaster is good, but if you really are looking for the surf rock sound you might want to consider looking another way. In the middle pickup position you get that neat, "surfer" sound but it's nothing compared to the Jaguar. If you do get it and want it to sound like a Jaguar though do what I did and buy replacement pickups (vintage ones) and then put a coil-tap on them so you can make them single coil, thats the closest you will get to a Jaguar. Other than that it's a great guitar and I recommend it.
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I bought the Jagmaster because I always wanted a Jazzmaster but could not afford one. The action on this is so low you can really play with lightning speed. It sounds very deep, not a lot of treble but not muddy. These Seymour Duncans are really powerful. You could use this as your main guitar or as a backup. The price is great. This guitar is a must have for anyone wanting the vintage fender look & feel without the high price tag.
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This guitar is the best you will find for the money. Duncan designed pick-ups are a step up. By far this is the nicest Squire I've played! I never thought I would own one, but this one is going with me to the gig! Highly recommend this axe as a first or twentieth guitar! Finish is so beautiful I might actually NOT paint this one!
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I just received my second Jazzmaster II, a black model with white pickguard, black humbuckers. Why own two? Because I fell in love with my first one, a sunburst/tortoise-shell model, the moment I plugged it in. The short scale neck, the reduced weight and the excellent workmanship make this axe fun to play and easy to own. The Jaster II has quite a different sound than my Strats or Teles: more midrange overall, even though the twang and low-end can be dialed in as well. I like the no-nonsense controls, and the humbuckers aren't great, but lovely in their own right. I'd say these Duncan designed buckers are ideal for Fender-players who want to transition to a humbucker sound. So far there are only sunburst and black models available -should there be more colors in the future, I want them too!
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Seong's Sushi Bar and Chinese has been a prime lunch destination for federal employees since its opening 17 years ago, but now it's eerily quiet.
Seong's is located directly across the street from the Federal Building in downtown Juneau, so as speculation of a government shutdown grew, owner Seong Kim expected a drop-off.
But he didn't expect to lose half his business in the first week.
"I'm having a hard time paying the bills," said Kim who added that profits are down at least 50 percent since the federal government shutdown went into effect last week. "If this keeps up, in a few months I'll be out of business — even in a couple of weeks I'll be in deep trouble."
The furloughs are the result of a political impasse in Washington where Republicans in the House of Representatives refuse to pass a government spending bill without Democrats making concessions. On the other side of the aisle, Senate Democrats have refused to negotiate delaying or defunding parts of the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare.
Every table in the restaurant's modest dining room would be full during the lunch hour two weeks ago — now the tables are empty more often than not.
The chatter of numerous groups talking over sushi is gone, leaving just music coming from speakers in the roof.
The head chef can even take breaks during the lunch hour now — a true indicator of just how much Seong's relies on the federal employees coming for lunch, Kim said.
"That was out of the question before," he said of the chef's free time. "Usually he's cooking around-the-clock, all day."
Business has never been this slow, and if it doesn't pick up soon, federal employees may not be the only ones out of work, Kim added.
"I've already cut down employees' hours — I hate to fire people because they rely on this job — but if this keeps up, I'll have to let people go," Kim said.
Alaskans received their 2013 PFD money last week, so an increase in downtown shopping helped ease the loss of the Federal Building some, employee Jeong Kim said.
"Next week we don't know what will happen," she said. "We just worry because so many of our customers now are new shoppers."
Seong's isn't the only business reeling from the government shutdown. Capital Brew, a drive-thru coffee shop just around the corner from the sushi bar and also across the street from the Federal Building, has also seen a drop in business.
"Nobody is wanting to get coffee or be loose with their money when they don't know when they'll get paid next," said Lacey Godkin, owner of Capital Brew.
About a tenth of her regular customers have said they won't be by for their morning brew until the shutdown ends.
If the end doesn't come soon, employees may be let go, she added.
"We'll have to see how long this goes on, if it does, I'll have to cut back on my girls," Godkin said. "If I'm not making money, I can't afford to be paying them."
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on D reminds me of Payton with those quick hands........... on O he needs to just take it easy
on D reminds me of Payton with those quick hands........... on O he needs to just take it easy
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It was about time. Regardless of what he'll turn out to be (Maybe he'll be like Brandon Jennings and have a few hot games and then fall off, who knows), Douglas plays hard and he plays excellent defense as well. He's had some pretty good games...now if he keeps this up...
everyone knew this guy was better than Duhon and now he finally gets playing time and is showing that he was a steal in the draft.
3 million for his draft right? Donnie you have made yet another great move....give Donnie props.
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
I'm digging TD. I see a lot of upside and his defense for a young player is awesome
This kid will only get better. He's almost like a mixture of Ward and Childs. He has the heart and work ethic of Charlie Ward. A real grinder. He also loves to play defense. LOVES IT. He has the offense that Childs had, the ability to create.
I think he'll only get better. He can shoot. Sure, he might not be Curry, but his shot is better than Lawson & Jennings. Kid can stroke it. He was basically the man in college, led ACC in scoring. He was the go-to guy. He's now adjusting, and he'll learn to run an offense. That you can teach.
Look at it this way, look at how Galo is playing now that he has a PG who looks for him?
Douglas can also take anyone off the dribble. Penetrate!
I think Douglas, Walker, Sergio & T-mac is a perfect guard rotation, if NYK can bring in the stars:
Plan-A: Lebron & Bosh
Plan-B: Lebron, Tyrus Thomas & David Lee
Plan-C: Amar'e, Thomas & Lee
Plan-D: Lebron & Gay
We could always let Tmac walk, and go after Joe Johnson. But, my thinking is our front court is SO BAD, that Johnson & Lebron is not enough. We still would need a big.
So, maybe we sign Lebron and Thomas, and sign-n-trade Lee for Bosh? WOW!
Who knows. Point is... I'm comfy with Douglas, Walker & Sergio. All young with loads of potential. At the least, they are professional role players on a championship team.
Agreed. That post came from someone who is a self proclaimed "knicks fan of 2011". **** like that pisses me off. Especially when the fairweather fans don't even know who our general manager is...2010 will be the year of the bandwagon. Lets brace ourselves for idiots like alej corea.
Spike still runs the garden.
Toney Douglas has been very impressive. He would make a good starting point guard for the Knicks. Rodriguez has also been impressive. He understands his role and doesn't hoist up bad shots like Duhon does.
Jeremon Linbury
Douglas is lookin real good (pause)...It hurts me deeply to think that Antoni gave Duhell all those big minutes earlier in the season, up until the trade deadline
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+ Broken pipeline prompts boil-water warning
Sarasota County Oct. 22 lifted the boil-water advisory for approximately 2,600 Siesta Key residents affected by a broken water main on the south end of the island.
The county reported the break Oct. 18, and staff repaired the connection the same day, according to a news release. But, state law requires municipalities, or other drinking-water providers, to issue the advisory even if they don't suspect contamination.
Sarasota County this summer contracted Arrow Directional Boring Inc. to replace the water main connection between Siesta and Casey Key to improve flow and reliability, which staff expected to be completed this month.
+ SCAT puts shelters out for bid again
Sarasota County issued a new solicitation of bids for a contractor to install 23 new bus shelters and 18 solar arrays at Sarasota County Area Transit bus stops throughout the county, according to the county's online procurement system.
More than 14 firms downloaded the plans, which require the winning bidder to submit weekly payroll documentation to comply with wage regulations set by the Davis-Bacon Act.
SCAT shelter replacement by the numbers:
• 23 bus shelters
• 36 bicycle racks
• 18 benches
• 18 solar lighting kits
+ Waechter reappointed to zoning board
The Santa Claus cap Siesta Key Association board member Bob Waechter dons during the Light up the Village Parade is just one of the hats the island resident puts on during civic engagement.
Although his three-year term on the Sarasota County Board of Zoning Appeals recently ended, the County Commission Oct. 23 re-appointed Waechter to the board. Waechter also sits on the Tourist Development Council.
The board's purpose is to hear appeals about the interpretation or administration of zoning regulations or variances, and it meets six times annually.
Meetings & Agendas
• Siesta Isles Association meeting — 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 5394 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key
• Sand Cove Condominium Association meeting — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, Argus Property Management, Room 311, 2477 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key
• Development Review Committee meeting — 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, Conference Room 2, 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota
• Siesta Key Association meeting — 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key
ïµ Planning Commission public hearing — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, Administration Building, commission chambers, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota


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Well, since I can't access the chat for whatever reason, I figure I could start a trip report.
Wednesday, October 10th
Once again we lied to our little girl and told her we were going furniture shopping. We got all the way to the airport parking garage on that one before she got the hint. All of the packing had been in such a way that she just thought we would be away a few days as we also threw in the idea of a Food and Wine Festival for Mom and Dad. --no lie there, just taken out of proper context.
We arrived without incident at WDW around 10pm and just hung out around the Port Orleans Resort.
Thursday, Oct. 11th.
First trip to DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS. My daughter did the site proud by insisting that we go directly to the Tower of Terror for a ride. Who was Daddy to deny his little girl. At 8 she just made me so darn proud as she then said, "after this we can ride Star Tours!" Of course this trip was also made so I could take care of one last costume issue. For Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween. My daughter had chosen the Elizabeth Swan Pirate Costume for this year. My wife was going as a Tortuga Type Wench, and I opted to be Indianna Jones. The problem was I needed that hat to complete the costume.
Now during this visit we stopped at several shops, during which my daughter was grabbed up into a streatmosphere episode. She was named secretary to this very famous director.
So our all to brief visit to the Studios was a very fruitful one. We had to bail out after only a few hours in order to get to the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT and still have time to get some rest before our Not So Scary Halloween experience.
We sampled as much as we possibly could. The food was great! We ate and drank our way around the world. Upon completion we swore that we would return again on Friday to do it all again. Not cheap, but that wasn't going to stop us.
Then it was off to get some rest for the party.
The PARTY.
This was great. We really enjoyed this and felt that it was better than the Pirates and Princess Party we attended earlier in the year.
Now dressing up was really awsome and it proved to be a lot more fun that I would have thought. The Indy costume went over very well. The Picture I have here was taken by a guy who stopped me because of my costume and insisted on taking our picture with my camera so that I could be in it. How cool was that!?!
Of course at one point I came across four CM's who were on grounds detail. As soon as they saw me they broke out singing loudly... Da DADADA Da Da Da DA DADADA Da DA DA DA DA!!!!! It was really funny to see all of the different reactions to the costume and how many people seemed to really like the idea. Those four CM's really put a smile on my face though, and I got a great laugh out of it!
*****Excuse me I have to go try and win one of these T'Shirts from Matt's site Party since I can't get into the chat!**********
Ha.... I sensed and opportunity! :twisted: ********
:fett: Sucess.
Another thing I loved about the Halloween Party was the decor. The Magic Kingdom just looks awsome during this event. Between the Characters and the buildings there is a lot to look at and enjoy.
Anyway, I think I'm going to stop here. I will come back in a day or two and finish this up, but have to go out of town in the AM.
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Sith Not So Scary Halloween
Posted 19 October 2007 - 09:52 PM
The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be ...unnatural.
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The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be ...unnatural.
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Posted 19 October 2007 - 10:17 PM
GREAT costumes! Thanks for posting the photos. I'm now excited for Not-So-Scary next week (my costume came in the mail today). Looking forward to the rest of your report Colin.
And congrats on the shirt win!
And congrats on the shirt win!
Posted 19 October 2007 - 10:24 PM
Great pics, DL, and congrats on winning the t-shirt. You make a great Indy. Maybe you should change from Dark Lord of the Sith to an Indiana Jones themed screen name, even though IndyandMarion beat you too it.
So, did you like the Citizens of Hollywood almost as much as I did?
So, did you like the Citizens of Hollywood almost as much as I did?
"In an age of fads, copycats, and rapidly changing trends, you have chosen to stand out from the rest and be an individual. We applaud your courage and self-expression. Thanks for being a part of our show today. Don't ever change. The world needs more people with your spirit." - The Citizens of Hollywood
Posted 19 October 2007 - 10:44 PM
Great costumes!
Is that Toht looking over your right shoulder in the third picture? I think he is still mad about being melted at the end of Raiders!
Is that Toht looking over your right shoulder in the third picture? I think he is still mad about being melted at the end of Raiders!
Posted 24 October 2007 - 07:25 PM
Great costume! That costume looks great on you Colin! I'm glad you had a great trip! The halloween party always is a lot of fun!
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Is Taylor Swift excited to play the GRAMMY Awards this weekend? You bet she is.
As she explained during an interview with 99.5 WYCD/Detroit yesterday, she's "nervous," "stoked," and "excited"–"all of it bundled up in one"–about GRAMMY weekend. And the fact that she's not just appearing on the show, or even performing, but that she's opening the show this year.
"Opening up the GRAMMYs, I'm very aware of what a big deal this is," she says. "I've never opened the GRAMMYs before. So who knows what that'll be like. Any time you get to experience something for the first time in your career, it's really exciting."
But it's not just the ceremony itself that's on her mind. "I'm excited about all of it," she says of the weekend's worth of events. "They have parties the night before, you get to see all these performances." And then, she says, the day of the show (Sunday Feb. 10), "you get to see your favorite artists. I'll get to see the Civil Wars, with whom I'm nominated with, twice."
Taylor and the Civil Wars are nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the song "Safe and Sound" from The Hunger Games, as well as Best Song Written for Visual Media for "Safe and Sound" (along with and producer/songwriter T-Bone Burnett ).
Taylor is also nominated for Record of the Year for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" (see our Behind the Song feature).
Speaking of this year's GRAMMY nominees, does she have any personal favorites?
"I really like the Lumineers. And I like fun. a lot." But overall she's just very positive about the whole upcoming show. "For me, it feels like a really fun year this year."
And among the artists performing live during the GRAMMYs, whom she is most looking forward to seeing?
"My friend Ed Sheeran," she says. "He's got something crazy up his sleeve for his performance, so I'm really excited."
Taylor is also gearing up for a major North American tour this year, with special guest Ed Sheeran.
Watch the 55th GRAMMY Awards this Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8pm ET on CBS.
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As the new year rolls in, so too does the dirt – by the truckloads.
At Angel Stadium, the changing of the calendar signifies the change of scenery at the ballpark, from a pristine, clean-cut diamond to the mecca of motorsports.
For the next six weeks, Anaheim will play host to Feld Motor Sports-produced Supercross and Monster Jam events. Saturday will mark the 22nd time in four decades that the Monster Energy Supercross season has gotten under way at Angel Stadium.
"Anaheim is the epicenter of Supercross," said Ken Hudgens, the chief operating officer of Feld Motor Sports. "The tradition, the number of Motocross and Supercross enthusiasts that are from Orange County and Southern California, mixed with the proximity of the race teams, is all there.
"You could say it's a home game for (the riders). It all kind of comes together and makes it perfect for, not only the opener, but perfect for Supercross in general."
Angel Stadium will host three of the first five races of the 2013 Supercross season. It was originally scheduled to host only two, but the race scheduled at Dodger Stadium for Jan. 19 had to be moved because of renovations at that stadium for the upcoming baseball season.
The logical relocation happened to be just 31 miles south.
"It's been easier switching the event over to Anaheim given the fact that we're already doing two Supercross events there, and we've done three in the past," Hudgens said. "If it would have been moving Dodger Stadium to another venue besides Anaheim or a brand new venue, I think I'd have a much different opinion of where we're at with it."
Hudgens expects both the season-opening race and the race scheduled for Feb. 2 to sell out all 45,000 tickets.
"I'm hopeful that the Jan. 19th moved event will do well," Hudgens said.
"I think, realistically, doing well at this point would be a win for us given that we've only had five or six weeks to really get it up and get it moving. If we get 35,000-plus for Jan. 19th, I guess I'd be somewhat happy."
No one is happier, though, with the change of venue than two-time AMA Supercross champion Ryan Villopoto.
The 24-year-old has won four of the last five races held in Anaheim, including the previous two season openers. Villopoto simply dominated the field last season, easily clinching his second straight championship.
A third consecutive title would put Villopoto in an elite class, as only Bob Hannah, Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichael have ever won three consecutive 450 SX Class Championships.
"Supercross is interesting from the standpoint it seems like confidence and momentum are bigger ingredients to winning than some other sports," Hudgens said. "Ryan Villopoto seems to have both superior confidence and momentum given what he's done the last two years now. I think his chances, if he stays healthy, are very good."
Standing in his way is possibly the most competitive field ever assembled in Supercross history. For the first time in 40 years, a record 10 riders will line up at the starting gate with Main Event wins under their belts.
Among them, Ryan Dungey, James Stewart and Chad Reed are all former Supercross champions. Newcomer Justin Barcia, who won the last two AMA Supercross Lites East championships, makes the move from the 250 class to 450 but still figures to play a key role in deciding who walks away with this year's title.
"It has every chance to be the best Supercross season ever," Hudgens said.
"I think that there's more parity and more riders with a chance to win than in almost any time in Supercross' history. And that usually is the most important thing to getting the series off to a good start and having a great series throughout."


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INDIANAPOLIS -- Presuming you're reading this on a computer or iPad or smartphone, which pretty much covers the gamut of how Internet columns are consumed, take a moment and do a Google search on a young man named "Cornelius Elder." Go ahead, we'll wait.
As you can see, just about everything returned extols his gifts as a football player. Look at him here and here. That's him, No. 15. He does not get tackled a lot.
According to 247 Sports, which ranks him the No. 144 prospect in the nation, Elder has football scholarship offers from Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Cincinnati, and Alabama and Miami are intrigued. So if he were to walk away from basketball next spring after walking across the stage to accept his high school diploma, Elder still would have a significant future in athletics.
But that is not the plan.
Sporting News asked Elder if he has a favorite sport, and he responded succinctly: "Basketball." We asked if basketball is the sport he plans to pursue at the college level, and brevity reigned, again: "Yes, sir."
When another reporter asked him to recite the list of schools pursuing him as a point guard, he had slightly more to say: "Um, Western Kentucky, MTSU, uh, College of Charleston, Northeastern and Florida Gulf Coast."
These are all fine mid-major programs, some of them with distinguished histories and records of recent success. Western Kentucky reached the Final Four in 1971 and the Sweet 16 as recently as '08. Middle Tennessee State won the most recent Sun Belt Conference regular-season championship. College of Charleston has made four NCAA Tournament appearances.
After watching Elder run the point for Team Nashville at the adidas Invitational tournament, though, it is not easy to reconcile how the list of athletic programs pursuing him as a football star is so much more glamorous than the collection of those who want him for basketball.
OK, so he is 5-10 (maybe), 165 pounds (probably). That's pretty small. But if Urban Meyer thinks Elder is big enough to cope with 290-pound defensive linemen, it's a mystery why no basketball coaches at a similar level expect that he can deal with a 6-8 power forward.
"I guess it's rare to see a 5-10 point guard for a high major," Elder said, "but hopefully they can see what I can do out here."
Veteran recruiting analyst Van Coleman, who watched Nashville's Thursday evening game, marked down Elder as a high-major prospect after noting his vision, quickness, speed and, presumably for a football player, a reasonably high degree of toughness. Following the game, Elder said he must improve his shooting touch.
Elder is a winner, as well. Ensworth, the private school he attends in Nashville, has claimed consecutive Tennessee state championships in both football and basketball. He rushed for 2,072 yards and scored 21 touchdowns as a junior. He scored 21 points and passed for five assists in the '12 state final against Memphis Briarcrest, which featured top-60 center prospect Austin Nichols.
The Ensworth football team is ranked No. 22 nationally by MaxPreps in advance of the '12 season. "Basketball, we're on a rebuilding year but I think we have the talent" to win a third consecutive state title, Elder said.
What makes Elder an extraordinary basketball prospect is the same thing that helps him remain upright on the football field: Vision. With the basketball in his hands, he constantly is aware of where teammates are located and often recognizes before they do that scoring opportunities have developed.
"I'd probably say playing football helps out," Elder said. "Being a running back, you have to have good vision."
It'll be up to major-college scouts to recognize Elder's ability over the remainder of this month. He'll finish up his weekend here at the adidas tournament and then be on to the Peach State Summer Showcase in Aiken, S.C., and the Super Showcase and AAU nationals in Orlando.
He already has been named MVP of the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions and the Wallace Prather Memorial Day Classic. Those weren't open to college coaches, however. Perhaps they needed to see for themselves.


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: CA07-1244 DIVISION: 55 GLENN BURNETTE, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF FRANKLIN B. SIMMONS, EDWARD LEE SIMMONS, ERNESTINE BELLAMY, JASMINE N. SIMMONS, ALDRICH J. SIMMONS, SR., KIM A. SIMMONS, FRANKLIN B. SIMMONS JR., JOSHUA D. SIMMONS, VERONICA D. SIMMONS, CYNTHIA M. SIMMONS AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, if living, and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under or and against the above named defendant who is not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown parties may claim an interest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JASMINE N. SIMMONS AND ALDRICH J. SIMMONS SR., if living and if deceased the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all parties claiming interest by through under or and against the above named defendants, or any parties claiming any right title or interest in the property herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title to real property in the Circuit Court in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida styled as Case No.: CA07-1244, Division 55, GLENN BURNETTE v. ESTATE OF FRANKLIN B. SIMMONS, EDWARD LEE SIMMONS, ERNESTINE BELLAMY, JASMINE N. SIMMONS, ALDRICH J. SIMMONS SR., KIM A. SIMMONS, FRANKLIN B. SIMMONS JR., JOSHUA D. SIMMONS, VERONICA D. SIMMONS, CYNTHIA M. SIMMONS AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to the property described as: PARCEL NUMBER 122500-0000 SEC 45 TWP 07 RE 29 4-42 COLEE SUB LOT 7 BLK 5, OR 1076/925 OR1446/1303 OR2126/1611. More particularly described as: Lot 5, Block 7, COLEE SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Map Book 4, Page(s) 42, Public Records of St. Johns County, Florida has been filed by Glenn Burnette, Plaintiff and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses if any, to it on DiRito, Goode & Dempsey, P.L., attn: Bryan C. Goode III, 320 1st Street North, Suite 613, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250, 904-247-1755 on or before November 30, 2007, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on said Plaintiff or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. WITNESS my hand the seal of this Court on this 25 day of October, 2007. CHERYL STRICKLAND Clerk of the Court By Linda G. Barton Deputy Clerk L3039-7 Oct. 30, Nov. 13, 20, 2007
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I try to keep things on a pretty even keel, especially when I'm writing articles for PR Daily, but just this once, I'm going to have to let my
rage out.
This week, I received a press release for an online video campaign, and when I opened the email, I was shocked to find that the contents were just one big
That might be OK if it was a quick, to-the-point image of a slogan or a teaser (and if that image was also a link to a full press release), but this was a
huge image of what looked like the Web version of a text press release, with what looked like links and everything.
Here's what it looked like:
None of that text could be highlighted to copy and paste, because it wasn't really text. It was part of an image. Likewise, clicking on the underlined blue
text didn't do anything. Further down, there were images from a YouTube video that also weren't clickable (though there was a for-real link to the video at
the very top of the email). It felt like a cruel joke. I had to check the calendar to make sure it wasn't April Fools' Day again.
I wrote back to the PR rep at Carol Leggett Public Relations, the agency that sent the email, to ask why they'd send a message like that, and here's what I
got back from Senior Account Executive Gabrielle Zollner: "We like to make our press releases more creative than just sending plain words by adding color
and images that will grab the attention of editors and stand out."
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I get what she's saying, to a degree. I get dozens of press releases in my email every day, and a good many of them I simply have to ignore, quite simply
for the sake of time. Elements such as bright colors and images do catch the eye. I looked at this email for more than a second, for instance.
Still, this feels like reaching too far, because it sacrifices any and all utility for the sake of grabbing attention. A press release isn't much use to me
if I can't follow links, and it's pretty much dead to me if I can't copy and paste text from it. I'm not alone in that feeling. Observe this image that was
a massive hit on Twitter last week:
The modern writer's keyboard. pic.twitter.com/FLfIbD2HcH
— DanielBenneworthGray (@gray) April 2, 2014
The modern writer's keyboard. pic.twitter.com/FLfIbD2HcH
Copying and pasting quotes is a huge part of a journalist or a blogger's job. If you impede one's ability to do that, you're playing with fire. You may get
one's attention, sure, but odds are it won't be the kind of attention you want.
Given the wonders of HTML and other design technologies, the release could have delivered the same sort of visual impact without sacrificing utility—and
risking the creators a quick trip to the blocked senders list.
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I'm looking to put together a new machine. I'm thinking an i5 or i7, my existing Radeon HD5xxx of some sort, SSD and 2TB drive and an optical drive.
I'd like a case that facilitates low noise and looks classy stylish, not gaudy stylish i.e. simple clean look. I'm not up on different sizes but smaller is better.
Fractal Design Define R3?
Anything else from BitFenix, Lian-Li, or Antec? (or others from NZXT or Fractal Design?)
If you can go microATX on the motherboard, that wouldn't hurt... or even mini-ITX...
Thanks. I haven't built a box since 2001 so a little has changed. That Fractal case looks great and they make a micro ATX one. Perfect!
Corsair makes some too.
Anandtech and SilentPCReviewe are still pretty good for reviews. Techreport ain't bad either. Several friends have used the Define R3 and are very happy with it for low-noise builds.
2nd Define R3 recommendation. Heaviest sound insulation I've found yet, and you have ample cooling options if needed... My only nag is the factory fans are anemic, but overall quality of the chassis is 2nd to none for best bang for your buck..
I just measured my existing tower (Dell Inspiron I got for a great price) and it's much smaller than even the Define Mini. It must be a Mini ITX, darn I've become accustomed to that size.
Depending how old it is, it may be a pico-BTX or something similar. The new BitFenix Prodigy might also be worth a look.
I'm looking for a new quiet case too, and I'm thinking about the Antec Solo II. It's kind of expensive, but looks pretty good and I like quiet and I'm worried that the power button might break too easily. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it yet.
Yep, Fractal Define R3. The door itself should provide plenty of sound damping for the intake fans. The foam treatment and covered vents will also keep the sound bouncing around inside the chassis unless you need the extra exhaust...
I've just built a new rig in a Define R3, and I'm very pleased with it. There's a few weaknesses:
-the grommets on the cable holes aren't great, but then you only have to deal with them once
-getting the side panels on and off could be easier, but then I'm not in and out of my machine every other week, so I don't care
It does look great - I went for all black but I think I'd go with the "titanium" (ie dark metallic grey) front panel if I was buying again.
If you're after smaller, mATX is worth looking at, but since I put my tower under my desk, extra height is not an issue (in fact it's a help because it brings the power buttons and top panel USB ports closer) and it's easier to build a quiet system in an ATX case, I find.
I would also say I've not yet put a discrete GPU in yet so I don't know how well it copes with the extra heat load. I only have a stock i3570k, one SSD and one HDD in this box.
In case you decide to look for something other than the Define R3, the Antec P280 is also pretty popular. It is a pretty big case, though, so may be outside of what you're looking for. But, it is intended as a quieter case.
Fractal Define Mini
Mannymal wrote:
Fractal Define Mini
slight hijack -- the Mini has the same sound-damping material on the full-size case?
Yes, its basically a smaller version of the R3
Bump for Fractal Define. I just purchased an XL and I really enjoy it. As noted, the cable routing grommets are a bit flimsy, compared to say, my Corsair Obsidian 800D, but it's hard to complain at 1/2 the price.
The other final candidate was a Corsair Obsidian 650D. From an aesthetics point of view I would have preferred the 650D as it matches the 800D (the two chassis sit side by side in my office). I went with the Fractal Define XL because it has 10 Internal 2.5/3.5 drive bays (I currently have seven in use). I am not at all disappointed.


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Vermont homeless shelter raising money to rebuild day station
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- A homeless shelter in Burlington is raising money to help rebuild what it calls its day station, temporarily moved to the parsonage of a Burlington church after its original location was damaged by a summer flood.
Burlington's Committee on Temporary Shelter raised more than $70,000 throughout the summer and fall to replace the computers, appliances and furniture destroyed in the July 4 flood.
The Burlington Free Press (http://bfpne.ws/UPqdeK ) reports during the time between the storm and the move to the parsonage of the Methodist Church, COTS provided reduced day station services in the flooded building's second story and at the overnight shelter on lower Church Street.
COTS spokeswoman Becky Holt says they're now working on raising money to rebuild the day station.
She says they also need volunteers.
If you'd like to leave a comment (or a tip or a question) about this story with the editors, please email us. We also welcome letters to the editor for publication; you can do that by filling out our letters form and submitting it to the newsroom.


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1) A keg at home and a keg at second base. You cannot pass second or score at home without drinking a full beer at the keg.
2) You cannot have more than one player on a base, so if another runner is coming up behind you, you must drink quickly or both be tagged out on the same base.
3) All players must have a beer in hand at all times, including while trying to catch a ball in play.
The drinking can be toned down depending of the occasion. Like only having one keg at second base. People can double up on a base if they want to....etc....


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The constant is erratic in
battle, while those who aren't quick are merely dead.
And on the battlefield, what
can start to look like a stroll in the park can quickly descend into a
fury of explosions, death and total chaos. And it sure is fun.
Command and Conquer Generals
is in the beta testing stage of the multiplayer game, and GameZone was
invited along for the ride. So it was time to polish off those stars for
the uniform, jump in a command jeep and deploy the troops.
The online game, utilizing
a lobby to set up matches of up to eight players, features the old rivals:
The U.S. Army, the Global Liberation Army and the Chinese. Each has relatively
equal firepower though the names and abilities of the different units vary
according the to army it belongs to. Not only do you have ground units,
such as soldiers and vehicles, but you can also establish air units at
military bases for your strikes against your foes.
This is a game about winning
ground, annihilating the enemy units and capturing its structures. You
will have to manage resources, though that is not a prime focus of the
game and only serves to finance the war machine and creation of army units.
Other features include:
· Three-dimensional
real-time strategy with a point-and-command interface that is set up so
even the general who has just received a commission can navigate through
it with any prior RTS experience.
· As you score victories,
you can unlock new units and weapons of mass destruction.
· As you win, you
earn medals, which are displayed, next to your name. Medals are awarded
for conquering parts of the game or employing a unique strategy so you
can show off how good you are or online players will get an bit of an understanding
about what they are up against.
· New online features
include team quick matching, instant video replay, personal ladders, observer
mode and advanced filtering options.
As mentioned, this is a game
that is extremely simple to get into if you have ever played an RTS before.
Rather than revamp the entire interface and complicate matters, EA Games
has concentrated on the look and play of the game. And when it comes to
the latter two, C&C Generals scores a decisive victory.
From the whirling little
fans on the tops of buildings the movement of your aircraft and ground
units, this game is amazing. The environments are diverse and offer tactical
players the opportunity to utilize their surroundings, if they can overcome
certain elements (like blowing up a dam to wipe out units and structures
built near a river). The truly remarkable thing about this game is that
even zoomed in all the way, the units get richer in detail and do not dissolve
into pixilated sprites.
The sound of explosions and
gunfire does sound a little tinny, or forced, but with the game delivering
a cacophony of noise during a multiplayer free-for-all, sound is the least
of the concerns – grabbing units and ordering up reinforcements is the
primary need, and C&C Generals has kept the game simple. You click
on a unit, or group several units, click on where you want them to go or
units you want them to attack and let them go. Nothing could be easier.
The online game did prove
rather formidable with few on there, especially of late, who were neophytes
to the genre. Most of those knew what they were doing, though some relied
on tried-and-true strategies, and did it quickly. Players should reap the
benefits of training in the single-player game before tackling some of
these Pattons or Rommels (no, WWII is not in the game but Rommel was considered
a tremendous tactician, and Patton knew how to get the most out of the
units under his command).
C&C Generals promises
to be a smart, fast-paced excursion into the madness of war. This is an
extreme form of chess that looks exceptional and plays very well. This
game is deserving of a snap-to salute.


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This is not working with incomplete sample code, is it? Code that does not include the necessary (but trivial)
use Foo::Bar lines, or object instantiation (
Just because code is incomplete, doesn't mean that it's wrong.
And adding redundant code is not making examples clearer.
It's certainly not perfect for all things and that's unfortunate. I don't know of any other way around that. I've thought of various tricks (s/use/require/), but that breaks other things. In short, it won't work for everyone, but if it does, it's a nice check.