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Shakes wrote:mikey287 wrote:Shakes wrote:I'll choose to ignore the AK72 era. He's close to a Hall of Famer, but probably needed a few more points and/or 1 or 2 more rings.
HOF Talent, not a HOF career. Not by any stretch of the imagination. It's not even about rings, he could have gotten 4 rings, he'd still be pretty far out.
Fair enough. I don't claim to a be history guy (admire those who are). Besides significantly more playoff success, what's the difference between him and say, Nieuwendyk, for example. Was Kovy just that much worse in other aspects of the game?
Serious question. I guess he is AlMo, but I think of him as a way better all-around player. Maybe just biased.
Nieuwendyk isn't a good example because he doesn't belong in the HHOF either. He just career-totaled his way in, which is garbage.
That said, Nieuwy has the better resume probably. At least he finished top 10 in goals five times and has a not-clear-cut Conn Smythe. But it's not by a whole hell of a lot, to be honest. Nieuwy is a very weak HHOFer. Even though he was a huge part of 2 Cup winners and a Cup finalist. Plus, he was on a third championship team late in his career.
He basically bowled over the voters with era-biased stat totals...not the worst thing that's ever happened or the worst player in the Hall, but he's a weak choice and shouldn't be used as a benchmark for modern players. Otherwise, someone like Milan Hejduk is well on his way...
In fact, Hejduk is a decent comparable for Kovalev. If you take one, you probably have to take both. I'll take neither...easily.

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Clean Widgets, a compilation of useful homescreen and lockscreen customizations, has received a quite notable update today to dramatically improve the look and experience of the app. The move up to a completely new point release -- version 3.0 -- brings a new design style that's cleaner with a new font and redone graphics all around. There's a new customization screen that lets you change the widget styles before placing it on the homescreen, offering very granular control. There are more improvements to be had under the hood as well, with a reduction in file size by almost 75-percent from the previous version.
There's a whole grouping of useful widgets included in the Clean Widgets app including clocks, battery monitors, toggle switches and more. Stick around after the break for a quick walkthrough of the app from the developer himself, and head to the Play Store link above if you're interested in picking up Clean Widgets for your own phone or tablet.
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Robo-Cams at the Olympic Games ?
At this year's Olympic games, Reuters, in addition to its army of traditional photographers, will have 11 robots set up in places no shooter would otherwise be able to get. Photographers like Reblias are used to fixed remote-operated camera systems grabbing otherwise difficult shots. However, what Reuters will do is a whole new ball game: Their robotic camera system, armed with Cannon's newest body, the 1-DX, will have three-axis control and have a photographer at a computer operating its every movement with a joystick.
Developed by Fabrizio Bensch and Pawel Kopczynski, the 11 robo-cams at various venues will use a wide range of lenses: a 24-105mm, a 70-200mm and telephotos up to 400mm. In addition to three axes of movement, the cameras' pilots control shutter speed, sensitivity and image size. Photos instantly stream into Reuters' remote editing system, Paneikon, and are moved to clients just minutes after being captured.
Looking for a way to get dramatic shots at new angles, the Berlin-based photographers dreamed up the idea in 2009 and tested a two-axis prototype last year in the World Athletic Championships in Daegu, South Korea. The London Olympics will be the first showing of the three-axis control, and the first time using more than just one robotic camera.
"We are essentially able to put cameras and photographers where they've never been before, capturing images in ways they've never been captured," Bensch said. "For example, I've installed a robotic camera unit on a truss, 30 meters high — in a position where no photographer has been in a previous Olympics."
For Reblias, those are positions you just can't compete against. With the traditional remote-control cameras, if the subject showed untethered joy five feet out of frame, you were out of luck. Now if Reuters is able to get that shot, "well, there's nothing I can do," he said. "Maybe I'll have to upgrade my gear and make a robotic system. It'd be expensive, it might be a cost I have to take on."
For now, the team will only be using the new 18.1 megapixel Cannon for still photos, despite the 1DX's ability to shoot high-definition video. Cameras will be set up in venues that Reuters thought would produce the most dramatic shots: table tennis, boxing, taekwondo, judo/wrestling, fencing and weightlifting. The robotic camera system will also be installed in the main Olympic Park for swimming, basketball, gymnastics and athletics.


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Pets, Pets, Pets
"My best leading men have been dogs and horses." -Dame Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)
The late movie icon's life was filled with glamour, husbands, philanthropy and jewelry, but she was also passionate about her beloved pets, especially her dogs. This week, Christie's in NYC will auction off Taylor's fabulous jewelry and fashion collection; and by the time you read this, the Richard Burton 33.19 carat Krupp diamond ring will belong to someone else, as will a silk sequined cat jacket plus a gold and diamond engraved dog brooch, unless I win the lottery tout de suite. (Not telling, if I am really bidding.)
As a child star in the 1940s, Taylor graced the screen in National Velvet, Lassie Come Home, and The Courage of Lassie. She began riding at age three, and a fall during the filming of National Velvet began back troubles that plagued her for the rest of her life. When the movie was complete, King Charles, grandson of Man O'War and equine star of National Velvet was given to Taylor. She kept the horse (who loved her and nipped everyone else) the rest of his life.
On her 60th birthday Taylor received a Collie puppy that was a great grandchild, seven generations back, of Pal, the original Lassie. When Taylor divorced her eighth and last husband, construction worker, Larry Fortensky, Taylor successfully sued for custody of this contested Collie.
Born in London in 1932 to American parents, Taylor grew up with lots of dogs including a Golden Retriever, Springer Spaniel and several Cockers. By the 1950s, the superstar surrounded herself with smaller dogs, including many of the fashionable Hollywood breeds of the time, such as Yorkies, Shihtzus and Poodles. Most of her pups enjoyed a longer tenure than her husbands. In 1950 Liz and Nicky Hilton returned from their Paris honeymoon aboard the Queen Elizabeth with Banco a Miniature Poodle. Hilton was only around for five more months, while Banco lasted four more marriages
The Pekingese was a particular favorite of Miss Taylor despite a near mishap. La Peregrina is one of the most famous pearls in the world, discovered by a slave in the 1500s, cherished by Spanish royalty, and then owned by the Bonaparte family in the 1800s until it adorned Taylor's neck in 1969. According to an account in Taylor's 2003 book, My Love Affair with Jewelry, shortly after Taylor received the 50 carat pearl from Burton, it fell off the necklace in their suite at Caesar's Palace. She retraced her steps barefoot on the carpet without disturbing Burton until she spied one of her Pekes chewing a bone. She then realized they didn't give their pups bones. The Peke was noshing on La Pergrina which Taylor gently retrieved from inside the pup's mouth- unscratched. She waited a week before telling Burton the dog almost swallowed his Valentine's gift.
In the 1970s, Taylor and Burton were supposed to be making a movie together in London, but there would be a problem taking their Pekingeses because of England's six month quarantine. The couple circumvented this regulation in a creative way. They rented a yacht, anchored on the Thames. The dogs stayed on the boat with them the entire time and never set foot on British soil. We must assume that the Burtons could afford large quantities of wee wee pads.
The Pekes seemed to listen to Taylor while ignoring Burton, which annoyed him because he loved the dogs too. One day he showed up with a Peke named E'en So. The dog was blind in one eye and Burton claimed to have rescued him. This pet puzzled Taylor because he paid rapt attention to Burton but rarely responded to her until Burton confessed his secret. He had purchased the dog fully trained in Welsh commands.
Later on, Taylor discovered Malteses. Probably her most beloved dog was her Maltese Sugar who was Taylor's constant companion even on perfume press tours and the Larry King Show. "I've never loved a dog like this in my life," said the actress and activist in 2004. "It's amazing. Sometimes I think there's a person in there. There's something to say for this kind of love—it's unconditional." When Christopher Radko designed a Christmas ornament in Sugar's likeness, the proceeds from its sale went to AIDS charities.
Sugar's descendant and successor was Daisy. When Taylor was in the hospital in 2009, she asked her business partner, the model Kathy Ireland, to sneak Daisy by hospital security. Of course, Ireland complied. During many periods of convalescence, Taylor's dogs were nestled beside her, and she always drew comfort from their presence. Her dogs were as precious as her gems.
The exhibit of The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor at Christie's in Rockefeller Plaza is breathtaking. These are America's crown jewels. Many pieces were gifts from Richard Burton, Michael Jackson and Malcolm Forbes. The first display is Taylor's incredible wardrobe, and among the treasures is a quilted silk and sequin cat jacket by Michael Vollbracht from the 1980s. The tiny gold dog brooch is part of the "inexpensive" selection offered to the public. The dog is engraved "4 FACE LOVE, Eddie '89". Could this be from
Eddie Fisher? So far the online bid is at $1600, and it ain't over yet.
For Adoption at Babylon Shelter (631-643-9270) Lamar St., W. Babylon: Of course, there is a Peke this week. (That rhymes.) This tri-colored male Pekingese #94606 was found by Deer Park Avenue. Recognize him? Meanwhile "Ty" #94515 is one of three Pomeranians currently at the shelter.
Males: "Frankee" black & white cat; "Marty" brindle Chihuahua mix; "Panda" Pit mix; Boston Terrier.
Females: "Bella" Siamese cat; senior Maltese; "Hope" Shepherd mix; Dobie/Shepherd mix in Cage 46.
Upcoming Events this Sat. 12/17, both on Beltagh Ave in Wantagh: Hempstead Shelter - "Home for the Holidays" free adoptions, free photos with Santa until 4:00. Call 516-785-5220; then the tree lighting ceremony at Last Hope from 4:00 to 7:00, call 631-425-1884.


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Out with the old, in with the new. The 21st century is still young, but it's growing-up fast, technology-wise.
The International CES technology show in Las Vegas kicked-off 2014 with a glimpse of the latest in consumer electronics that will help feed the seemingly insatiable desire consumers have for the next big thing.
With regular consumers now coveting the latest smartphone nearly as much as the traditional early adopters, revenues for the consumer electronics industry are on the rise.
The Consumer Electronics Association, which produces CES, says revenues for the consumer electronics industry are projected to grow 2.4 percent in 2014, reaching a record $208 billion, according to an industry forecast released at the show.
While smartphones will continue to be the sales leader in the industry in 2014, new product categories will drive 65 percent of total industry revenue growth.
"We are at the forefront of a momentous wave of innovation," Consumer Electronics Association President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Shapiro said in his opening remarks. "The incredible growth that emerging product categories such as Ultra HDTV, wearable electronics and 3D printers will experience this year underscores the significant role new technologies play in the total consumer electronics story. "
A survey by Gallup indicates devices thought indispensable a decade ago are quickly becoming obsolete.
Laptops and iPods or MP3 players have seen the greatest growth since 2005 while owning a VCR, desktop computer or basic cellphone is starting to look as old fashioned as rotary-dial telephones and console TVs.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say they have Internet access at home through WiFi or a smartphone with Internet access (62 percent).
Sixty-eight percent of those surveyed said they have cable TV, a service that is showing staying power, despite speculation Internet streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix or Roku will displace it, Gallup said.
Eighty percent said they own DVD or Blu-ray players, making it the most commonly owned electronic device.
The telephone survey of 1,031 adults was conducted Dec. 5-8.
Not surprisingly, there is still something of a technological generation gap, with younger adults -- ages 18 to 29 -- favoring newer technology devices. Gallup said 88 percent of young adults own smartphones, 83 percent have wireless Internet at home and 79 percent have a laptop.
Only 41 percent of younger Americans own VCRs or desktop computers. Basic cellphones, owned by 86 percent of young adults in 2005, are now owned by only 24 percent of 18- to 29 year olds.
Older Americans, ages 65 and older, are more likely to have cable TV and VCRs (74 percent for both) but they aren't completely behind the times. Seventy percent have DVD players and 61 percent own a basic cellphone. Twenty-five percent own smartphones.
Gallup said about half of older Americans have wireless Internet, but only 16 percent have an iPod or MP3 player and just 10 percent own a video game system.
An analysis of the survey data suggests 31 percent of Americans fall into the category of "Super Tech Adopters." On the other end of the spectrum, the survey found 28 percent of Americans fall in the category of "Tech-Averse Olders," who tend to limit themselves to a basic cellphone and DVD player.
In between are the 19 percent of Americans considered "Smartphone Reliants" who love their smartphones but are less inclined to invest in other electronic devices, as well as the "Mature Technophiles," which Gallup described as the 22 percent of Americans who own a variety of home electronics but are less likely to have smartphones.
Gallup said 100 percent of "Super Tech Adopters" own smartphones, compared to 93 percent of "Smartphone Reliants." The "Super Tech Adopters" generally have higher incomes, with 53 percent earning $75,000 or more, compared to 23 percent of the "Smartphone Reliants."
The average age of the two groups is near 40, the survey said.


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I fear I've been a bit remiss lately about passing along some valuable information regarding fishing. Truth be told, I've had rare opportunity to research the topic thoroughly, but, since lack of information has never deterred me before, I'll pass along some things I've learned lately.
Observation 1: An outboard motor propeller is a poor substitute for a stump grinder. Research into this issue set us back some $600 and kept us from causing further havoc on public waterways for the better part of a month; consequently, future experimentation into alternative uses for outboard motor propellers has been put on hold indefinitely.
Observation 2: When launching a recently purchased used boat for the first time, check for holes in the hull, especially if engine reliability is suspect.
Observation 3. It's a good bet that the deductible on your boat insurance is not low enough to prevent outrageous out-of-pocket expenses. (See observations 1 and 2 above.)
Observation 4. Hatchery raised rainbow trout are not nearly as stupid as you'd like to believe. So far this year, only three have been dumb enough to mistake for something edible the tiny clump of fur and feathers I've tossed at them, over and over and over. Thousands more have snubbed their noses at the fake flies, preferring whatever colorless, miniscule, uninteresting insects covered the water. I suspect that hatchery personnel provide hatchling trout with laboratory learning in what not to eat via the Internet prior to release.
Observation 5: I have learned to fling tiny clumps of fur and feathers, with unerring accuracy, some 35 yards across the river and into tree branches on the other side. Last year I could only reach tree limbs within 25 yards. Progress.
Corollary to observation 5: It's probably a good idea to stick a chainsaw in your tackle box to facilitate retrieval of $4 lures.
Observation 6: Never hold onto the loose end of a four-foot long boat rope tethered to a cleat while jumping to a dock five feet away. Just ask my friend Bubba.
Corollary to observations 6 and 2: People who fish should know how to swim.
Observation 7. It's always a good idea to keep a set of dry clothes in the truck. (See observations 6 (with corollary) and 2 above.)
Observation 8. Fish finders don't find fish. They lie through their electronic and digitized teeth. Ted, my good friend and fishing partner who understands better than anyone the depths of my piscatorial ineptitude, and I bought a state of the art, so we thought, depth/fish finder. In hindsight, we probably should not have bought the Nintendo brand. And we should have been suspicious the first time the screen came on and a large fish icon zipped around gobbling up small fish icons while weird music played in the background. Live and learn.
Observation 9: It's very hard, after a long, fruitless day on the water, to back a boat trailer down a narrow, twisting driveway with steep ditches on either side, in the dark.
Observation 10: Late at night, with thunder booming and lightning flashing on the not-distant-enough horizon, is not the best time to try to figure out where your car jack is located. It's also not a good time to learn how to use it.
Finally, if anyone is interested in making an offer on a used Ford Explorer, in good shape except for a slightly bent front axle, just let me know.
But for now, the weather seems to have cleared up, temperatures have risen and someone said the fish are biting on Lake Fork. I wonder if Ted will let me borrow his truck.


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12:00 pm
Great Conversations "Michael Sandel and John Carroll" Michael Sandel (renowned Harvard Professor, author of Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?) and John Carroll (former Editor Los Angeles Times). D
1:00 pm
French In Action "Bills of Fare II" It's morning and Robert gets up, orders breakfast, and sets out to explore Paris. He ends up at a restaurant where he's distracted by a scene between a fussy customer and a hapless waiter.G
1:30 pm
French In Action "Bills of Fare III" In a restaurant, a young couple order Sunday dinner. Robert, seated nearby, notices the woman is a blonde, and thinks she may be Mireille, but he can't tell.G
2:00 pm
Western Tradition "The Death of the Old Regime" In France, the old order collapses under the attacks of revolutionists and the burden of its own weaknesses.G
2:30 pm
Western Tradition "The French Revolution" Liberty, fraternity, equality - must they be won by total war and revolutionary terror?G
3:00 pm
Biography of America, A "Rise of Capitalism" Individual enterprise merges with technological innovation to launch the Commercial Revolution -- the seedbed of American industry. The program features the ideas of Adam Smith, the efforts of entrepreneurs in New England and Chicago, the Lowell Mills Experiment, and the engineering feats involved in Chicago's early transformation from marsh to metropolis. D
3:30 pm
Biography of America, A "Reform Impulse" The Industrial Revolution has its dark side, and the tumultuous events of the period touch off intense and often thrilling reform movements. Professor Masur presents the ideas and characters behind the Great Awakening, the abolitionist movement, the women's movement, and a powerful wave of religious fervor. D
4:00 pm
Curiosity Quest "Behind The Scenes" Join the Curiosity Quest crew for this special "behind the scenes" episode created just for the fans. You will experience a fun and more personal look into what it's like to create this show. Hop in as we travel the U.S. to answer your letters of curiosity.G
4:30 pm
Biz Kid$ "More Bang for Your Buck" What do you do when opportunity knocks? Learn how to recognize and act on new opportunities in your life and to be creative in problem solving.G
5:00 pm
The Electric Company "Shrink, Shrank, Shrunk!" Manny has borrowed the Skeleckian Shrinkanator 3002, an invention with the power to shrink anything down to a very small size. When Marcus and Jessica accidentally get shrunk, The Electric Company has to get the Shrinkinator back from Manny to get them back to normal size! This becomes even more difficult when Manny shrinks himself and is nowhere to be found. D
5:30 pm
Cyberchase "The Case of the Missing Memory" Under the guise of a peace mission, Wicked arrives at Control Central with a handful of bad guys. But someone's up to no good, and steals Motherboard's precious Memory Integrator. Whodunit? Where is it?? And what does it look like??? Digit and the kids must figure out what they know - what they don't know - and what they need to know. D
6:00 pm
Knit and Crochet Now! "Footstools" Covering a simple footstool is a simple way to change the decor of your room. Robyn shows how to make a granny square cover and Kristin shows us a knit strip cover. Crochet Tricolor is the square. D
6:30 pm
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell "Sunset" In this study, Jerry shows his students how to use the 2-inch hake brush and the wet-on-wet technique to create a beautiful sunset. He also uses a photo of the sunset as his reference material and how to convert it into the painting. D
7:00 pm
Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Cooking on the Sea of Cortez" Rick is always up for a cooking challenge. After a day spent boating and kayaking on the Sea of Cortez with a local ecotourism group, Rick grills dinner for the group on the beach at Espiritu Santo Island - one of the most biologically diverse marine areas in the world. The waters surrounding the island support coral reefs, colonies of sea lions and more than 500 species of fish. D
7:30 pm
Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence "Bistro Style" Farm fresh lettuces get just a bit of enhancement from a delicious green goddess dressing in Joanne's salad. Her student, Aggie, learns a few simple secrets to making great pie crusts, an they decide to make a savory galette toping their crust with a savory filling of mushrooms and blue cheese. Recipes: Butter Lettuce with Green Goddess Dressing, Mushroom and Blue Cheese Galette. D
8:00 pm
This Old House "Cambridge 2012/Window Seat, Stairs, Knee Walls" Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs new granite steps, and host Kevin O'Connor helps general contractor Tom Silva build a timeless window seat and some MDF doors cleverly disguised as wainscoting. Master carpenter Norm Abram works on the treads and newel cap on the stairs, and the pine ceiling accents get whitewashed and lacquered. D
8:30 pm
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LLs Frugal February 2017Thrifty tips, ideas, news & experiences on anything around the home to shopping to re-cycling etc.
LLs Frugal February 2017
To recap, last year I paid off one of my 2 mortgages on my house - an endowment which matured December 2015, leaving a fast dwindling 2nd mortgage but unfortunately, no more savings left to pay that off at the same time.
Meanwhile, the money that would have gone on the interest only mortgage and towards the life assurance came to about £150 I think (doesn't sound much but interest rates in 1990 were very different when I bought my first house - monthly payments back then were about £350 and bear in mind, my net monthly income was only about £600!) I decided to put £100 of that away into a regular monthly savings with my bank which, after the first 12 months will pay out 5% (which happens to be in the next week or so! ) The remaining amount just got absorbed into other things generally but I did find my other monthly saver (which goes towards the car insurance, road tax, MOT, service & break down cover) wasn't raided as often to pay off the credit card or unexpected bill.
The loan I took out in 2014 to pay off a big debt is going down nicely but the credit card has had a bashing this year. To be fair, there's been some expensive spending which I tried to pay off as quickly as possible - at the last statement, I had just under £100 on the card which I was unable to pay (but no interest from the month before when I had cleared it)
So what happened in 2016 - well, I decided to pursue my interest in genealogy and the family history in earnest, so subscribed to a couple of ancestry websites; my laptop died and needed to be replaced (which made a convenient birthday present to myself LOL) and then my old banger decided to start playing up. I took the car to the garage but they claimed they couldn't find anything wrong - I may not be a mechanic, but I could definitely hear something that sounded expensive which got worse as the months went by. The car was bought in 2002 so I decided it was time to look for another - if the repair was going to be expensive, then it made sense to rather put that money towards a replacement car. I had looked at buying second hand but I couldn't afford a loan with the existing loan and mortgage outgoings! Believe it or not, it was easier to buy a brand new car with one of those 3 year deals (after 3 years, to keep the car you pay the rest off or put the car towards another new car, or simply hand it back) Decisions - a new new car or second hand?
It goes without saying that a brand new one was beckoning. I did a lot of research, looked at the various features - high on the list was economical, low CO2 (which could mean low or no road tax!), higher seat (I was having difficulty getting out of my old car that was low down) and a decent boot size for transporting stuff like the bags of chicken feed or stuff from the allotments and so on. And with it being new, I would save on the cost of the MOT for at least 3-4 years (the MOT is not expensive, it's the problems that are expensive!) Then it was a case of looking at car reviews and whittling the list down - in September were some special deals (for the new 66 registration) and I bought a Nissan Note which I just love At first all the gizmos on the new car were just distraction but some have been quite useful.
The downside is that the payments were a little more than I could afford With just 4 months left on the monthly saver (5% interest), I had trimmed that back to £10 only to find that the bare minimum had to be £25 pm. And with the steady rise in petrol prices and the usual winter & seasonal expenses, my finances have had a wobble. So I need to take another look at where I can make some savings and get back to some proper frugal shopping (after last February and a little extra money in the bank account, I have been getting lazy and started to notice the weekly shopping going up - there is also another reason which I will mention when Frugal February 2017 begins)
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Still a couple of days before the 1st February I know, but as I get paid on the 22nd of the month, doing a calendar month is not possible in my case.
Last Friday I had to pay my allotment fees of £89.88p. I had seriously been thinking of giving it up this year - I've had an allotment plot since 2005/6, at one point even had 2 plots, but recently I've not been enjoying it at all. Sadly, my garden is not suitable for vegetables, and container gardening is not my thing - do you know how many plants I've killed through failing to water more often than necessary, especially in summer (meaning a watering both morning and evening) And I do like my winter squashes and garlic which need good sunlight and space. Not to mention that in 2015/2016, I planted a load of fruit trees, asparagus crowns, raspberry canes and gooseberry bushes plus loads of strawberries on the plot - most of these are long term investments, and not that easy to dig up and take home.
Anyway, I spoke to the person in charge as I paid my fees, and if I did give up mid-way then I would be refunded some of the fees. We'll just have to see how 2017 pans out. Paying the fees was all very last minute on Friday when I realised the deadline was the 31st January and the council office was only open for a couple of hours a day ... It was when I was on my way to pay during my lunch break at work that I noticed the fuel gauge in the car was rapidly emptying - it might have been just enough to have got me home from work that evening, but not with the added trip out. So I went to fill up on my way back. Sadly, our local BP garage was closed some time ago and bulldozed, so I had to go further afield - there was an Esso garage about a mile away but my jaw dropped at the price of petrol which was nearly £1.20p/litre. So I carried on to Tescos about half a mile away and put £34 (£1.15p/L) worth of petrol in the tank. One thing I've noticed about the new car - it has a much smaller petrol tank than the old car (which is less weight to carry, so more economical to run That's why it doesn't carry a spare wheel either)
Saturday shop - the problem with the first shop after pay day is that there's usually a lot of stocking up to do after running down food stores until pay day. The main reason for going to Tescos rather than Asdas this time round was because I knew I'd get a parking space at that time whereas Asda gets packed quickly as it is also used for people wanting to go into the local town. But I could also use my Club card to put points on which goes towards vouchers for Christmas (always handy to have some money off - last year it bought my small turkey crown and some wine ) As it happens, I didn't need bread or milk but did need to get some fruit and veggies, a bit of fresh meat and some frozen fish, pizza and chicken. There were tins of tuna on special offer so I bought a pack of 4.
Top of my list was coffee - one of the little luxuries which I really want to keep, and that's a cappuccino. I usually stock up on the Nescafe sachets and make a coffee with half a sachet and a spoonful of value coffee. These are about £2.50-£3 for a box of 10 but I wait until the special offers and stock up when they are £1.50p a box. That is, when I've got money to spend but I've been in a budget mode since October and lost out. In Tescos the price was £2.88p a box but Kenco cappucino was half price of £1.25p for box of 8 - I decided to get a couple of boxes of those. They are not the same as the Nescafe ones and very much like the shop brand ones which IMO are not that nice. Also on my list were tins of soup, shop brand - for some reason, I've really been enjoying a soup especially when I don't feel like cooking a proper dinner.
In 2015 after a routine visit to the doctor, I got the "you need to eat less sweets, cakes, biscuits, bread, sugar and eat more fruit and veggies" - I don't eat sweets or biscuits and cakes are limited to once a week treat and I grow my own fruit and veggies and cut down on meat to a minimum. Even a loaf of bread used to last me a whole week .... being overweight probably lends the idea that I am a couch potato stuffing my face all day, but the stereotyping that you are overweight because you eat the wrong foods really makes me so My problem is that I eat too much! Anyway, I decided to cut down on refined sugar foods and eat mainly whole food - but it's not cheap eating healthily. The dried fruits and nuts is probably one of my bigger expenses of the month and also a lot more fresh fruit for lunches (the downside of growing your own is that they don't keep well for long, and I can't preserve fruits without added sugar (and even when frozen, they still need sugar to be palatable) With a few other stock ups, the grocery stock up came to £54 ... compared to previous just after payday stock ups, it was not too bad but I had hoped for a below £40 weekly shop. Maybe next week.
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Hi as a friend I could have got you some discount on a FORD .
Not to worry -next time .
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Hi the spare wheel maybe weight less and cost less . If you get a blow out Rip in tyre you can pump as much air and foam into as you like it will not get you home. I always get a spare wheel as far more dependable.
Hopefully you will not get one , but again get RAC / AA cover just in case .
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That is kind of you. A new Ford Fiesta was on my original list - it would have been handy for me as the local Ford dealer is only half a mile away from where I live (I've had experience where you need to leave the car at a dealer but no nearby bus stops, and courtesy cars always seem to be on the thin side) The main problem had been the price which was definitely outside my budget.
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I'm probably tempting fate here, but in all the years I've been driving I've never had a "blow out" but is more usually a slow leak (once there was a flat tyre) which I've managed to pump the tyre up enough to get me to a garage to repair / replace the tyre. Half the new cars are now sold without a spare wheel so my make and model is not unique - instead, you get a tyre repair kit. And the deal I got when buying the car is 3 years free breakdown cover (which I doubly checked just in case I thought I'd dreamt that bit) with the AA
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Hi not sure a flat trye is classified as a mechanical breakdown . Normally AA come out and change wheel. I would double check with the AA to make sure if it did happen what would happen . A gain it may never happen , but just the once is enough I can assure you . It is a good way to cut the price of vehicle but I do not recommend them . For the sake of 50 pounds .
Next time maybe .
Relatives get XX amount of discount Friends only get X .
I get new vehicles every nine months and get a fleet deal as so many people where I work go to the same Dealer . SHMBO loves the ST fiesta . She looks like sporty spice girl in her dark glasses in summer . She still has her 55 plate St from years past ( one of my Quality awards from the past ) . Keeps as a spare for the family . She loves that one as well .
Could tell you stories about cars . like the car I got and it turned out the wrong colour and she got upset and had to drive it spitting blood for nine months.
her wholwe family run around in ford s Fiesta eco , Kuga .
Same plan as your one keys back in two years or pay off . Never have them more than a year (save the road tax etc. ) I would ask as well the dealer if you chop the car in in a year (9 mths ) what sort of deal he give some times it is better to get rid of the car before the year is up better resale value . Also may need to get jis new car sale up at the end of the month and get a better deal .
Interest rates are low at the moment so a good time to do it .
well done .
Hope you have a happy driving time with it .
Maybe a new title what do you call your vehicle . male / female fred ?
Bob ( My van is friend to all, as a man with a van has plenty of mates . I E Here mate take this somewhere /pick this up..
SHMBO is NO its mine , (I cannot get the clutch right as her head is pressed back in the seat when I start off.
Hope some of this is helpful .
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true, though all breakdown services will make sure women drivers are able to get home safely either with a patch repair or tow to a garage regardless The last major breakdown I had was at work when the electrics shorted on the old car and I couldn't start it - it was Green Flag then, and although he was confident he had made a good repair to get me home, he actually followed me all the way just in case the car stalled and wouldn't restart.
I was pleased with the deal I got - however, I'm still reeling at the price of new cars in general.
LOL - no, I only ever had one car that had a name. My first car was a Citroen 2CV Dolly (might not see them around as much these days but the Dolly version were painted with 2 colours - mine had a cream body but the mud guards and boot lid were a dark maroon colour, generally known as plum and custard) The name Dolly stuck for some reason. It was the most economical car I have ever driven, great for driving in London where I was working at the time and lived with my aunt in Croydon. I went everywhere with that car - my first trip out was to Brighton, then next big trip to Stonehenge (it had been on my list of places I really wanted to visit) I used to be a member of National Trust and most weekends visited places down south.
this conversation did crop up - basically the value of the car at the end of the period is the equivalent of the lump sum owing at the end which is why you either just hand it in or pay it off. He mentioned about getting another new car before that period ended but (1) I didn't really understand it too much at the time and (2) my finances are very tight at the moment so it's unlikely I'll be chopping and changing cars any time before the end of the deal LOL
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Last night I went to an inaugural lecture at my place of work (it's when a new professor delivers a lecture on their research) - the research was way over my head even though it is happening in my lab LOL (I don't need to know what's going on to do my job, I just provide a technical support role to the lab. It helps to have an inkling of what the researchers actually do and most of my academic colleagues seemed pleased to see me attending. Bonus - my line manager was also there so should go down well in my personal review) Anyway, I stayed late after work to attend the lecture with drinks and canapes to start with, then after the lecture a lovely hot meal and dessert. So a free enjoyable meal was a saving for my Frugal February
This morning - what started off as a disaster has worked out nicely. I woke up to total darkness at 6.00 am and my burglar alarm going off. Luckily I found a little torch light to get me downstairs and find out what was happening. I went outside and all the street lights down my road was off but I was baffled that most houses seem to have lights on. I managed to make a brew using the gas cooker to boil water when at 7.30 am the power came back on. For a total of 5 minutes which was surprisingly enough time to boil the kettle when boom, off it went again - until 1.30 pm. When the power went off, it was already daylight so I wasn't sure if the street lights were off as normal or due to the power cut but I was getting rather worried that only my house was affected. I couldn't telephone the electrical company because ... my landline phone needs electricity to work and I don't have a mobile, nor are there pay phones anymore but by mid-morning and after much pacing, I spoke to my immediate neighbour who said he had called and been told that only our 2 houses were without power and they would be out later that day.
I did not feel I could leave my house while the burglar alarm was still going off (and no, the control panel to shut it off needs ... electricity to work) so my neighbour kindly let me use his mobile to call my boss to tell him I couldn't make it in. When I got back in my house, there was a slight problem - what do you do when there is no electricity. So I got on with cleaning and tidying up the house. The "up" on this tale is that (1) I saved on petrol not going to work today (2) cleaned my house which otherwise would have not been done and (3) I saved on electricity LOL Not the best way to make savings. Thankfully it was also mild today and with all the cleaning (both bins filled ), I didn't feel the cold. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen again any time soon.
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Hi what the cleaning (like me ) Dusters do not come with instructions .
All good fun .
I shower at work . Cook (sort of ) at work . Wear work clothes , drive (at times works vehicles when necessary ) Heating at office 50 per cent of day . Get fed by people wives and party food (birthdays ) left overs at work . For the dogs / chickens ...... Work boots . Socks as well .Vest and pants not included unfortunately.
So not to much to spend on really . Got a kitchen at work cooker / Micro kettle .
Toilet Home from home you might say . Not going to say much about sleeping as they could be problem atic but to say that side of it is covered as well.
Hence the reasons to stay till I am 70 . Holiday to Flushing as well if wanted -11 hour boat rip each way ....
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Earlier in the week I went online and entered my gas and electricity meter readings - you get an estimate of the bill immediately but I've known it to change so waited until the paper copy arrived (yes, I know I can get a bit knocked off if I go paperless but I'm not reliant enough on technology to be confident of going down that route - if for whatever reason I can't get online for example, give up broadband (looking like an option at the moment as that rental just keeps going up) or have no computer, then I'm stuck)
Anyway, the bills arrived and it took me a little while to get my head round it. Easter last year my monthly direct debits for electricity went up from £45 to £67 pm ... I was not happy because I knew that over the summer the amount owing would even out and go back into the plus in time for the following winter (I think it was only about £70 in debit) Then in November, the monthly payments were re-adjusted back down to £42 per month which seemed worryingly smaller just in time for winter - the whole purpose of my using monthly payments is that I know what goes out regularly and not get any unpleasant surprises. So I scrutinised the bill carefully and it would seem that I am now over £100 in credit which is remarkable for this time of year. Just goes to show that we've had a fairly mild winter and I think also the little changes I've been making like the light bulbs to LEDs and so on have perhaps been making incremental savings Gas of course was unchanged.
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On Friday my seed potatoes arrived - as I paid the allotment fees for this year, it looks like I'll be growing them on the plot after all. Still, the plan is to plant a couple in big pots to start them off early indoors to grow on in the polytunnel at home and hopefully get some "early" potatoes sooner, then that should cut down on what I buy (first early potatoes are usually only ready by mid-June - mid-July so these might be a little earlier)
On Friday, I also had a dozen fresh eggs for sale so that's £2 in the savings jar
Saturday's shop was first a trip to Derby to get a 20 kg each of chicken pellets and mixed corn - it came to just under £13. The trip was quick considering I was a little late setting off. As I was already late, the same parking issues like last week cropped up so I decided to go to Tescos again. The bill came to about £30 ... as I looked at the shopping being passed through the till, it didn't exactly look "healthy" with more cake than green stuff With being frugal last week, I still had plenty of fruit and veggies and meat in the freezer, so no need to do a big shop but the trolley looked a bit empty (well, that's my excuse) Butter spread was on special offer so I bought 2 packs as well as 2 more packs of coffee. After I paid, I got a voucher for 100 points for the club card if I do another shop before end of March - might be worth doing as it all goes towards the Christmas savings club vouchers.
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For someone who was considering giving up the allotment plot, I bought a load of seeds this week. And not fruit or vegetable either When the power went off last week and I decided to do a spot of tidying up and sorting out in the house, I found a packet of sweet pea seeds that I had bought the other year (and had "lost" soon after - I was so annoyed when I couldn't find when it was time to sow them) I love sweet peas and it gave me a light bulb idea - to grow flowers on the allotment. I am only going to grow onions and potatoes, maybe some winter squash this year and along with the already established fruit trees, bushes, canes and asparagus the rest of the plot could be flowers (we don't seem to have strict rules about ratio of flowers to fruit and veg on the plot - the main thing is to keep it tidy and managed) Not just colour, but scent in particular - I love flowers with heavy fragrance. Of course, it doesn't solve the problem of weeding which is my biggest bugbear. I spent £15 on seeds (different varieties and colours - I may see if I can "sell" some like I did with the chilli seedlings in 2015. Ooooh, now there's an idea - chilli, toms ...)
Meanwhile, the girls (chickens) are still serious about laying at the moment and I get an average 2 eggs a day, sometimes like this morning, 3, so it doesn't take long to make up a half dozen eggs for sale. My old customers have been happy to see me going round with eggs again - I made another £2 this week (I know it's not much but every little £1 adds up!) Makes me wonder if I should invest in a couple more young hybrids this spring to make up the short fall as the older Spice girls slow down - I had considered just having chickens to have enough eggs for my own use, but the cash coming in is very handy sometimes.
I double checked the Tesco 100 point voucher for the club card that I got last week - no special purchases or minimum spend, just an expiry date of 26th February. So I could do a cheaper shop at a different supermarket this weekend (weather permitting - I don't fancy driving in snow) Food-wise this week I've been using up the freezer and some tinned stuff but I could still easily go without a big shop. And just as well because I'm not quite on track with my shopping savings (doesn't help with buying seeds I know LOL - let's just say they are for now "an investment" )
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Are you flower seeds good 'cut flowers'?
I used to have a tea trolley at the corner of the lane to sell fruit, runner beans etc IOA Oxfam.
One day I put out a few bunches of sweet peas and got more cash than I expected.
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strangely yes, some were listed as cut flowers. That could be a good idea
The only problem is the "harvesting" from the plot - much like fruit and veg which are perfect on that one day ... as I go to the plot once a week (early mornings during the week are not always possible - not to mention I become breakfast for many biting insects in summer), I often miss the "best before" picking days, especially if we have a heat wave. So frustrating.
However, I could always have some growing at home - I read up about growing them and yes, they like full sun but it is possible to grow them in partial as long as long as they get morning and afternoon sun (shade midday)
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I spent the 4th of July in a small town near Modesto,
A place known simply as City of Action
Act now, "While Supplies Last," in the City of Action
Franks and Gardner
Behold! The "Sizzling Spirit of America."
Or perhaps, a glimpse into the frying brain of the hungry LSD gobbler.
America, observe the majesty of "The Rustler!"
It was a late night in the Central Valley.
Post pool party scene
Back at the N+P Ranch, we had a big 3-Dimensional cultural blow-out. ....Sites, Sounds, Tastes.
It kicked off with a 3-D screening of a movie made by Greta Snider. Greta used to do a rediculously great zine in the early 90s called Mudflap, now she teaches at SF State University.
It was rad. ...I think I'll sign up for her mailing list.
A cool photo montage (of old SF Mission pics) by Andrew Wingler went up in the front window for the night.
The event was also a release for Erick Lyle's (the artist formerly known as Iggy Scam) new book "On The Lower Frequencies"
Erick provided free donuts for the attendees.
I don't think this fellow was aware that Erick's old zine was called "Turd Filled Donut."
All the good people came in droves.
All the friendly faces of our fine city.
Greg Harvester (of Rice Harvester zine) was there and so was Ivy. (BTW - America, go see Ivy and Erick's new band Black Rainbow - they're headed your way this summer)
Erick read from his book - On The Lower Frequencies. The book is mostly a collection of stories that originally appeared in his zine Scam Zine. Scam was also among one of the BEST zines to rise out of the glut of 90's zine culture (...hopefully, you already knew that).
Remember Hunt's Donuts on Mission and 20th? It was a charming establishment that was open an impressive 25 hours a day!
The people listened to Erick read in 3-D
Bucky Sinister was also in the mix. His material was truly golden.
The guy's a natural entertainer...
Not to mention, he could be Walter Sobchak's stunt double
This last one by Bucky takes the cake - tales of youth, fun times, strange experiences, nostalgia, loss, the human condition, etc... The last 20 seconds of the clip is guaranteed to give you goose bumps (...wow). Thanks, Bucky.
I have to say, granted it's 4am and this bottomless glass of whiskey sitting next to me probably isn't helping the situation, but both Bucky and Erick make me proud to call SF home. This city has such a strong literary heritage and it continues to this day to churn out great printed matter (and artwork). The list is thousands long: City Lights, McSweeny's, Last Gasp, AK Press, Hot + Cold, Seems Books, Hamburger Eyes, Mt. St. Mtn., and 100s of independently published little zines. This city's relentless creative drive is amazing. And to the rest of you not participating in this artistic outpouring, I ask, when's your zine coming out???
See ya next time! Andrew {moscomment}
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We all know that breast milk is best for babies, but when you have two, three, four or more babies, is breastfeeding possible? Yes, it is. It requires focus, dedication, planning and help.
Start right. Bring your babies to your breasts as soon as possible after they are born. If the babies are in the NICU or for some other reason unable to nurse immediately, start pumping and saving your breast milk. If your babies are born at under 34 weeks, they will need fortified milk. A mineral-rich supplement can be mixed with your breast milk and given with a bottle for two or three feedings each day, depending on what your doctor recommends.


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"I have clients that come in the winter and they stop at the boutique to see what I have before they even check into their hotels," said owner Myrna Naegle. "Most of my clients, this is their own secret. They don't want to share it with anyone."
But word about Naegle's designer lines — some that are found nowhere else in San Diego — has traveled far in the 20 years she has been in business in the Shores.
"You don't find this in any department store," said Naegle, gesturing to the merchandise in her classically elegant apparel shop on the ground floor at 2210 Avenida de La Playa.
What makes 2210 special wasn't hard for Naegle to define.
"The designs are quality, glamorous — no on else has them, they're totally exclusive," she said.
The Shoppe at 2210 is classic from top to bottom. Heirloom antique furnishings create a charming ambiance showcasing the shop's distinctive clothing and accessories, including one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Naegle said she interprets the "many shades of glamour" at her shop through her choice of designers. Two stand out in particular: Sonia Rykiel of Paris, with her ultra-chic feminine allure; and Geiger of Austria, the epitome of enduring classics.
"My clients tell me they don't like shopping malls, where they feel that every department store has the same merchandise," she said.
Like her shop, Naegle said, the clients at 2210 are sophisticated — typically women 50 and above searching for a distinctive look. Her clients, in turn, rave about Naegle and her eye for sophisticated fashion.
"Her shop has the kind of unique flavor that appeals to discerning women … most every customer who has walked into her place has walked out a friend," said La Jollan Sue Whitman. "Her outgoing personality, enthusiasm and style is captivating … everything there has met her high standard of quality and design. Want something spectacular for a special occasion? She will go that extra mile to find it."
Becoming a client of Naegle's usually isn't a one-time affair. Those who step into her shop often cultivate a business friendship for years to come.
"Years ago, my husband and I were on our way to lunch in La Jolla Shores and as we were walking we noticed a beautiful window display of exquisite clothes," said longtime client Diana Karl. "We entered the boutique and were greeted by a beautiful, charming woman. We both were immediately taken by Myrna's warmth and incredible knowledge as to choosing what would look best on her clients. Approximately one hour later we left, having purchased a Geiger suit and several other items.
"Needless to say, the rest is history — both my husband and I became not only admirers but also good friends," Karl said. "My wardrobe has 'Shoppe at 2210' written all over it and the compliments I receive from my friends and strangers says it all. Myrna is an invaluable wardrobe consultant and has what I believe to be the best women's clothing boutique in San Diego."
Naegle carries multiple clothing sizes in her shop but can special order if necessary for her clients — both locals and visitors from around the world.
For special events, like Las Patronas' annual Jewel Ball, for which she dresses many women, Naegle ensures that no two women purchase the same outfit for the same function. Men, meanwhile — and perhaps surprisingly — are some of Naegle's best customers.
"Men come to shop for their wives and daughters," she said. "They don't worry about the prices. They see something, they like it. That's it."
Naegle lives upstairs from her boutique in quarters designed and built by her late husband, famed architect Dale Naegle. She said living above where she works facilitates serving clients, is handy for having lunch with them and is the fulfillment of her and Dale's dream of keeping shop in live-work space.
"He was so concerned that California was becoming all shopping centers and speedways, that we were losing the village," Naegle said. "He said, 'If you live where you work, you preserve the village.'"
Naegle said she began her boutique two decades ago with beautiful jackets sent to her by her sister in Guatemala.
"The jackets immediately sold," she said.
Shortly thereafter, she and Dale were invited to Egypt for a work project of her husband's. There, she purchased exquisite garments and accessories for the shop, and the customers began flowing in.
Naegle still travels to Europe annually to attend fashion runway shows.
"You go to the runway show, and then you go to their showroom, and then you go to where they make the clothing and you have to spend a lot of time deciding the style and the colors," she said, adding she takes a list of her clients with their sizes and orders with them in mind — an example of the personal attention offered to each client. Naegle collaborates to help customers "discover and polish" their own personal styles, previewing upcoming collections with them and assisting them with their selections.
"It's very rewarding," Naegle said.
Asked what she likes best about her job, Naegle replied simply, "Helping people. I enjoy fashion, I enjoy people. It's a beautiful combination."


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Chris Young Becomes an Uncle
Just in time for Mother's Day, Chris Young's little sister Dorthy (known to her family has Dot) has given birth to a little one, making her brother an uncle for the very first time. The 'Neon' singer's sister welcomed her first child — a little girl — into the world late last month. After getting the green light, Young informed his fans and followers of the baby's arrival through his Twitter page.
"Evidently I have permission to post this now… I'm officially an uncle! #soproud" he tweeted on April 27.
Fans blew up Young's Twitter and Facebook feeds with their well wishes, congratulations and notes about what a cool uncle he will be to the newest addition to his family.
Both the little baby girl and her proud mom are currently resting at home and adjusting to life together. The new arrival also means Young's mother, Becky, and father, Michael, have just become first-time grandparents. "Just call me MeeMaw," Becky proclaimed after her granddaughter's birth.
Big congrats to MeeMaw, Grandpa, Uncle Chris, Dot and family on the arrival of their new family member. We have a feeling she is one very loved and very special little girl.


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Online poker
The founders of the three largest online poker sites were indicted in April in what could serve as a death blow to a thriving industry. Eleven executives at PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and a number of their affiliates were charged with bank fraud and money laundering in an indictment unsealed in a Manhattan court. Above, a man plays poker on his computer connected to an Internet gaming site from his home in Manassas, Va.Story
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Gabriel Aubry's Black Eye & Bloody Face Revealed - Pics!
Gabriel Aubry shows off his injuries following his brawl with Olivier Martinez on Thanksgiving Day at his ex Halle Berry's California home.
The 36-year-old actor revealed the photos in a restraining order he filed against Olivier, which he was granted, according to TMZ.
Gabriel claims that Olivier started the fight and beat him while telling him that he and Halle were going to move to Paris with Nahla.
"We called the cops," Olivier allegedly told Gabriel, saying that when they show up, "you're going to tell them that you're the one who attacked me, or I'm going to kill you."
Halle also obtained a restraining order against Gabriel, which requires him to stay 100 yards away from her family until December 3. Gabriel faces up to six months in jail if convicted.


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