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The round 3 in the EURO 2020 qualifiers in Group J is played on Saturday and Finland will host Bosnia-Herzegovina
Finland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina 19:00 Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
Bethard odds: 1.37 – 4.60 – 8.25
The match between Finland and Bosnia-Herzegovina is a very important one in Group J as it looks in the group that Italy will most likely win it and then the second position is decided between Finland, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Greece.
Finland sits currently on 4th position in the group with 3 points from their opening two games. They lost their opening match away to Italy 2-0 but then bounced back immediately to beat Armenia also away from home 0-2. This match against Bosnia will be their first home match and at home Finland has been really good recently. Bosnia is currently third after their 2-1 home win over Armenia and their 2-2 home draw against Greece. This is their first away match in the group.
Finland team news
Finland is undefeated in their last 7 games at home from which they have won six and drawn one. Out of those seven games, they have kept a clean sheet in six of them. Only Turkey managed to score (2-2) in the last game of the World Cup qualifiers back in 2017.
Finland does not really have star players if you do not count the goalkeeper Hradecky (Leverkusen) or striker Pukki (Championship player of the year – Norwich) so they have to base their game on team play and good solid defense. This is exactly what they have done under head coach Markku Kanerva and it is working. Their last eight competitive matches (Nations League and EC qualifiers) have all gone under 2.5 goals from which Finland has won five and lost three (all losses away from home).
For this match Finland will only miss Roman Eremenko, Fredrik Jensen and Thomas Lam but none of those have been regular starters so they can be replaced. Still they have a couple of problem positions. Finland likes to play with a 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 formation and now comparing to the Armenia game, they are getting back their best full backs. Jere Uronen (Genk) returns to the left and Jukka Raitala (Montreal) to the right. The problems though are on the left midfield position where regular starter Pyry Soiri is not in 90 minute condition and also the second striker position as Jasse Tuominen has not played for a while. This could mean that the defense is better but the offense might lack a bit again.
Bosnia-Herzegovina team news
Bosnia-Herzegovina has been in good form themselves recently as they won their Nations League group and will play in the A-league next time. Under new head coach Robert Prosinecki they have won six games, drawn five and lost only twice. Both of their losses were with 1-0 to Mexico and Spain. They are very difficult to beat despite letting a 2-0 lead against Greece in their last game slip away to a 2-2 home draw.
They might not be as organised as Finland is, but still they look for counter attacking options and the quality of their players regarding technical ability is higher. They will miss though their best midfielder M. Pjanic (Juventus) who is suspended for this game.
Neither team will want to lose this match so expect a tight game with not many goals. My main picks for this match are Finland Draw no bet because of their great recent home record and also under 2.0 goals.


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English-dubbed film screens in U.S. on November 5, 6, 11, 14
The official Pokémon YouTube channel began streaming a new English video for Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (Gekijōban Pocket Monster: Kimi ni Kimeta!) on Friday. The video features a new version of the original English theme song for the Pokémon television anime series. The film screenings will feature the full version of the song.
Similarly, Rica Matsumoto (voice of Satoshi) performed the song "Mezase Pokémon Master: 20th Anniversary" for the Japanese version of the film. Matsumoto's original "Mezase Pokémon Master" song was the first opening theme song for the first Pokémon television anime series.
The film will screen in the United States, United Kingdom, and other international markets outside of Asia on Sunday, November 5 at 12:55 p.m. and Monday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. local times. Exact dates and times may vary by country. Fathom Events confirmed that both screenings will be English-dubbed.
The film will then have additional screenings in the United States on Saturday, November 11 at 12:55 p.m. local time and Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. local time. The added screenings are due to high ticket sales and sold-out screenings.
Those who purchase tickets for the November 5 and 6 screenings (not the November 11 and 14 screenings) will receive a new Pokémon card featuring Pikachu wearing Ash's hat, as well as a QR code to unlock an in-game event in the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games. The QR code will also unlock Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in the game.
The Pokémon Company describes the film's story:
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is an origin story highlighting Ash and Pikachu's first meeting and their adventures as they search for the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. The iconic pair encounter familiar faces along the way, new characters including Trainers Verity and Sorrel, and even a mysterious new Mythical Pokémon, Marshadow. Challenges and epic Pokémon battles abound in this unique new story about the beginning of one of the most beloved friendships in popular culture.
The film had its world premiere at the Japan Expo 2017 event in Paris on July 6. The movie then opened in Japan on July 15 and earned 516 million yen (about US$4.61 million) in its first two days to rank at #1 at the box office.
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In 1925 Rioja was the first Spanish wine-producing region to achieve the Denomination of Origin status and in 1991 the first to receive the Qualified DO category. Rioja's wines largely owe their fame to the fact that their bodegas have been producing and bottling quality wines for decades, when the rest of Spain was generally producing bulk wine and poor calibre offerings. Obviously over time, production methods have needed to modernize and wines have had to adapt to consumers' changing tastes to continue being today the most highly-regarded wines within Spain and beyond these shores.
The fine reputation of these wines results from not just the excellent climatic conditions and the nature of the soil, giving rise to a singular terroir, but also the remarkable potential of its gold-star red variety, the Tempranillo. This is the second most extensively-grown grape in Spain after the Garnacha, and is noted for giving elegant, silky-smooth, fresh, well-balanced wines, and eminently suitable for producing Crianza and Reserva wines. Other red varieties found growing in the region, although employed much less widely, are Mazuelo, Graciano and Garnacha. The young and barrel-fermented whites made with Viura (Macabeo) grapes are also held in high regard.
The wineries are situated throughout the upper part of the Ebro valley, mainly in La Rioja, but also in the south of Álava (the Rioja Alavesa) and in the south-west of Navarra. This vast region, extending 100 km in length and 40 km in breadth, comes under continental and Atlantic influences in the far north changing to drier, hotter climatic conditions depending on the course of the river. Not surprisingly with such a large area, the soils also vary, but they can be described as falling into three types: clay-chalk, clay-ferrous and alluvial, all poor in organic material.
The wine-growing appellation of D.O.C. Rioja is divided into three sub-regions: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja (or Oriental). Stretching from the mountain ranges of Cantabria and Obarenes in the north to the Demanda mountains in the south, each area has its own character. Different landscapes and personalities, thanks to the variety of soils, climate and grape varieties, mean their wines are different too. There are also many micro-climates within each sub-region, of course, leading to wines with individual characters, but, on the whole, Rioja wines can be described according to which of the three areas they come from.
Located along the upper Ebro, Rioja Alavesa is a land of extensive plains and gentle hills around well-known wine-making villages such as Laguardia, Labastida and Elciego. The continental climate has only a moderate Atlantic influence (thanks to the natural barrier of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains) with a greater effect from the Mediterranean, making it somewhat warmer than Rioja Alta, and it has around 450mm/year of rainfall. Its 10,494 hectares of chalky-clay soil are often cultivated in small plots and terraces. Different styles of medium-strength and average acidity wines are produced, ranging from traditional 'harvester' wines designed to be drunk young because of their extremely fruity carbonic maceration, to red wines suitable and ready to undergo a lengthy ageing process in wood. Some of the most prestigious Rioja wineries such as Marqués de Riscal, Baigorri, Remírez de Ganuza and Izadi are found here.
The relatively wet and mountainous Rioja Alta is the western Rioja region located to the south of the River Ebro, and extends from the town of Haro to Logroño, including such renowned winemaking towns as Cenicero and San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Its 20,941 hectares of vineyards enjoy a continental climate with an Atlantic influence, sheltered from the damp north winds thanks to the Sierra Cantabria mountains. A combination of poor chalky soil, an average temperature of 12.8 degrees, and annual rainfall around 450 mm produces medium-strength wines with body and strong acidity making them suitable for ageing in oak. The style of Rioja Alta wines is usually associated with the most traditional reds such as the essential classics made by Viña Tondonia, La Rioja Alta, Marqués de Murrieta and Muga. Having said that, the wide expanses of the Rioja Alta region means it includes different terroirs which the more experienced wine-lovers will be able to differentiate on tasting the wine; for example, wines from San Vicente de la Sonsierra are usually more intense, while those from Cenicero are more balanced, and Haro ones tend to follow the most classic style.
Located in the south-east of the Rioja appellation, Rioja Baja has 16,951 hectares of vines which enjoy a climate with a significant Mediterranean influence making this area the most peculiar of the three sub-regions climate-wise. Villages such as Calahorra and Alfaro experience warmer temperatures (13.9 degrees on average) and receive less rainfall (370 mm/year). Together with the lower altitudes and alluvial soils, this climate means the Rioja Baja wines have a higher alcohol level and stronger structure. For this reason, wines from here have often been used traditionally to add body to blends with wines from the other two sub-regions. Grenache and Graciano grapes thrive here in vineyards which are often larger than the ones in the northern areas. Although Palacios Remondo is the reference winery here, local cooperatives are still important wine producers.
Tempranillo and Viura make up three quarters of all the vineyards, but the D.O.C. Rioja contemplates as many as fourteen different varieties – five reds and nine whites. Tempranillo is the most common red variety by far, with over 87% of vines, followed by Grenache (8%). The remaining 4% consists of Mazuelo (Carignan), Graciano and Maturana Tinta vines. The number one grape among the whites is the Viura (Macabeo), which is planted in 70% of white vineyards, followed by Tempranillo Blanco with 12%. None of the other seven white varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Torrontés, Malvasía and Maturana Blanca) reach 5%.
Red wines are easily the most popular ones produced in the D.O.C. Rioja appellation. The range includes young and fruity ones made with a carbonic maceration, Crianza wines which have spent at least 12 months in barrels, Reservas with three years aged in wood and bottle, and Gran Reservas, made only in the best vintages and aged for at least 5 years in the barrel and bottle. However, not all wines are red; it's worth pointing out that Rioja produces excellent Crianza whites using Vuira and Malvasia which gain in prestige year after year.


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Covered Porch Addition in Pflugerville, TX, Shows Archadeck of Austin Does Whatever it Takes to Make Your Outdoor Living Dreams Come True
Looks can be deceiving, we all know that, and the saying certainly applies to this sweet covered porch addition we built for our clients in Pflugerville, Texas. The results are delightful and offer the homeowners a relaxing place to sit, lounge and dine outdoors. Their new porch gives them a space that's protected from sun and rain and is illuminated for nighttime enjoyment. To say we made it look easy would be an understatement.
In a nutshell, this covered porch addition had a very complicated roof tie-in. To the uninitiated, it may not look like a big deal. Builders and remodelers, however, will immediately notice this was a complex job. The offset of the rooflines was the primary issue. We needed to tie together the new roof (the porch cover) with three connection points on the original roof to facilitate the addition of a roofed outdoor structure. Porch builder Archadeck of Austin was up to the task. We love a challenge!
Out With The Old …
- We demolished the home's small, concrete patio.
- We removed the overhang above the back door.
- We removed the soffit to allow for the installation of the roof rafters.
- We removed the existing single back door and window into the dining area.
- We removed a portion of the siding around the back door.
We poured a new, larger concrete patio.
- In place of the original overhang, we used 8 x 8 support posts and heavy beams that we could tie into the existing wall.
- We built ridge walls up so they would extend into the ceiling.
- For the roof tie-in, we built up the wall to carry the load of the beam that would tie into the roof.
- We installed the new roof in a way that gave us enough room for a high ceiling area over the porch.
- We built a new overhang and used the same type of shingles that are on the existing roof.
- We installed a new header over the back door and a new Therma-Tru double door system featuring energy-efficient Low-E glass.
- Once the new door was in, we replaced the siding with Hardieplank siding to seal the wall.
- We installed Hardieboard siding on the interior of the covered porch.
- We used Hardie wrap for the new beams, support posts, soffit and fascia.
- We installed a beautiful beadboard ceiling and painted it blue!
- We painted the support posts white to match the house and painted everything else to make it all look brand new.
- We installed electrical wiring in the new porch roof for a ceiling fan and outdoor lighting.
- We scored the new concrete patio in a 24″ tile pattern with a walnut-colored border and outside edge for contrast.
- We installed a ceiling fan and four can lights in the porch's beadboard ceiling.
- We installed sconce light fixtures on the outside of the two support posts.
About That Beautiful, New Double Door System …
The new double door makes better use of the space than the original back door and dining room window did. Haven't we all had situations where we needed to bring something larger than a single door into or out of the house? The new door also updates the look of the back of the house. In that regard, the design impact of this door replacement is huge!
The Therma-Tru double door system features Low-E glass and a low-rise threshold. The door's energy-efficient Low-E glass helps reduce the loss of heat in cold weather by reflecting heat back into the home. In warm weather, the sun's rays reflect off of the Low-E glass, helping to keep the home cool inside.
About that Blue Porch Ceiling …
Blue porch ceilings have an interesting history. The practice of painting a porch ceiling blue seems to have begun in the South, but these days you can find them in all regions of the country. Folklore mixes with facts when it comes to explanations for this phenomenon.
- In the Low Country of South Carolina, "haint blue" porch ceilings mimicking the color of water were used to keep out "haints" – meaning ghosts, apparitions or lost souls – because these spirits were unable to cross water.
- In Oregon, porch ceilings painted a shade called Aurora blue were associated with the Aurora Colony, a Christian communal society founded by emigrants, primarily German and Swiss, in the 1850s.
- In New England, the color of a blue sky was used on Victorian porch ceilings to reflect colors found in nature. On gray days, a blue ceiling reminded residents that they would see brighter days ahead.
- Finally, in some areas homeowners believed a blue porch ceiling would trick birds and insects into believing they had reached the sky, thereby discouraging them from building nests in the ceiling. In reality, these early blue paints were often made with milk and lye, and lye does repel insects. The milk paint faded and needed to be repainted each year, or every few years. A new coat of lye probably did keep insects away.
This is what we know: blue is considered a calming color and is associated with peace and relaxation. What better color to frame your new covered porch where you plan to spend countless hours relaxing and basking in nature's glory?
Put Archadeck of Austin to the Test. No Challenge is Too Big!
Whether you want a covered patio or a big open patio with an outdoor kitchen – or some combination of these and more, Archadeck of Austin is here for you. We are ready to design and build the outdoor living space that will make your home complete. Contact us today at 512-259-8282 or via email at email@example.com to schedule a free design consultation.
What a difference an Archadeck of Austin porch cover can make!
Ah, the sun, glorious sun! When we feel chilly, sunlight warms the skin and thaws the chilly spots. But when we're already warm … that big Texas sunshine can be downright uncomfortable. Escape is all we can think of. A sun umbrella? Not big enough. A porch roof? Aha! That's the ticket. A new porch cover built by Archadeck of Austin? The best!
Archadeck of Austin was able to help these North Austin homeowners reclaim their backyard patio. The family enjoyed using their backyard pool, but the adjoining patio, uncovered, seemed to be a magnet for blistering sunshine that made sitting outside unbearable. They wanted to turn their unusable patio into an area where they could relax outdoors without being driven inside by the hot sun. A new porch roof would provide the comfort they craved.
The homeowners first met with Archadeck of Austin a year ago. In terms of ideas, they were ready to proceed with a covered patio/porch project, but their budget was not. They estimated they would be ready in early 2017. Fortunately, they were able to start a little sooner; they called us back in December 2016, ready to roll.
Our first task was to repair a large crack in the existing concrete patio. We cut out that portion of the concrete and filled it back in, and at the same time we added two more feet to the patio's depth. The patio is now 24′ x 14′ — more space for outdoor living! While we were working with the concrete, we added a conduit so the homeowner could hook up his gas line with a flex line to grill out beyond the patio. That's a convenience he will appreciate for years to come. Of course, the concrete cut-out/replacement and the additional square footage blend in seamlessly with the original patio surface.
After repairing and enlarging the patio, we were ready to build the all-important porch roof. The addition of a roof is what changes this area from a simple patio into a porch — and into a new-and-improved outdoor living space. We were able to match the style and color of the home's existing shingles so it all blends nicely.
Under the roof is a vaulted ceiling made of beautiful Synergy Wood, hand-stained and prefinished wood with warm, rich tones. At the back of the porch, a ridge wall and flat ceiling/soffit, also built with Synergy Wood, provide a handsome transition from the painted porch wall to the vaulted wood ceiling. We added a full electrical package with a ceiling fan and built-in recessed lighting, and the homeowner mounted a flat-screen TV along the back wall. In the soffit area, we made sure to place the recessed lighting behind the TV so the images on the screen are not diluted when lights are on and the television is in use.
While the back of the porch roof is tied into the home, the front rests on Hardie-wrapped beams and columns, which we painted to match the home. We added stone coping at the bottom of the columns to match what had been used around the hot tub and pool.
At the very end of the project, Sundek (the company that originally surfaced the home's concrete pool surround) applied a cool-coat finish to the concrete. This finish provides a comfortable walking surface for bare feet by reducing heat build-up. It's cooler than regular concrete, brick or tile, and it's slip resistant, too!
The homeowners added comfy porch furniture and, voila! They have a comfortable, inviting covered porch enhanced by a ceiling fan, lights and TV. Gone is the blistering heat of the uncovered patio, a place no one wanted to be! They love, love, love their new outdoor living space and look forward to spending many relaxing hours there.
If you would like to learn more about turning your patio into a porch fitted out for relaxing and entertaining, or about combining a porch and patio with other outdoor living structures, contact Archadeck of Austin today at (512) 259-8282 or via email at email@example.com to schedule a free design consultation.
Breathtaking Ipe Deck and Porch on Rob Roy at the Lake in West Austin, TX
Rob Roy on the Lake is located north of Bee Cave Road in beautiful West Austin. The neighborhood is known for its stunning homes and spacious picturesque landscapes making it ideal for someone who likes to spend time outdoors. Archadeck of Austin has built many outdoor living structures within this neighborhood, our most recent is this beautiful deck and porch combination:
The homeowners had an existing cedar deck but were looking to not only expand their view into the valley below, but also wanted a space that offered shade to escape their super sunny location. Archadeck of Austin came up with a deck and porch combination design that entailed expanding across the roofline on the back of the home with a hip design roof tie-in to accommodate their project. Take a look at this before & after image:
The project features warm, inviting natural Ipe hardwood decking on the floor of both the deck and covered porch. Ipe is a favorite among Central Texas homeowners as a material for outdoor living. The material is valued for its density, strength, longevity and beauty. Ipe is dense enough that it sinks in water. Its density requires that it be pre-drilled in order to be fastened. When fastening an Ipe deck we use stainless steel screws called head coat screws, which are brown to blend seamlessly with the decking itself. The ends of the Ipe boards need to be treated when they are cut during installation to avoid cracking. If you are dealing with a contractor that is not familiar with working with Ipe then you usually end up with split ends, yes in much the same manner your hair can get split ends, from not treating the ends of the boards. Ipe density is also such that it doesn't absorb much water resulting in a lack of the normal expansion and contraction evident with other wooden decks.
As you move beyond the flooring used on this combination project, there are many stunning details throughout the space. We used black Fortress vertical cable rail that allows clear views into the valley below. Additionally, the beauty continues as you enter the interior of the covered porch area. The ceiling was built using a Synergy tongue & groove prefinished wood in Auburn Pine. The large king beam that runs the expanse of the porch cover is a focal point but it also serves a valuable purpose of helping to support the weight of the roof cover.
As is the case with all our outdoor living structure projects, none of the creature comforts were overlooked when completing the space. We installed recessed lighting in the ceiling of the porch cover and mounted the elegant sconce lighting the homeowners had purchased for the project. We also installed a pair of Minka 72″ ceiling fans the homeowner's had chosen, adding an extra layer of cool comfort and air flow to their enjoyment.
Needless to say, the clients are elated with their new outdoor living space. It embodies all the qualities they love about the area, and now they can enjoy it to its full potential! If you would like to learn more about how Archadeck of Austin can transform the way you live outdoors, contact us today at (512) 259-8282 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a free design consultation.
The ultimate outdoor living destination could be no further than your backyard!
When you imagine the ultimate outdoor living destination what comes to mind?
Is it a tropical beach that seems miles away from reality? Or maybe a lavish all-inclusive spa resort designed to pamper you in luxury? These are all viable candidates for an ultimate outdoor living destination, but did you ever think that maybe you could have all that and more right outside your back door?
With an outdoor living combination space from Archadeck of Austin, you can!
One of our recent projects in Austin, TX, encompasses almost every element of beauty, relaxation and convenience possible through an outdoor living environment. The design includes a spacious low maintenance elevated deck, covered porch and versatile poolside pergola. These Austin homeowners sure don't have to travel far to enjoy all the benefits either!
This particular project began with the removal of an existing cedar deck and hot tub area that provided little to no privacy and shade for the homeowners. Their desire was to have a space that spoke to their desire for more space, more shade and more opportunity for enjoyment. The multi-faceted space we designed has not just met, but exceeded their expectations in this regard. Here's a detailed look at each layer of this project:
The elevated deck and covered porch was built using AZEK low maintenance decking in Cypress and includes integrated low voltage deck lighting. By choosing to go with a composite deck, the homeowners can enjoy very little maintenance as AZEK only requires soap and water cleanup on occasion and a quick rinse from the garden hose. This decking is engineered to last beautifully and unlike wood, AZEK decking resists scratches, stains, insects, moisture, mold, and mildew, and protection from cupping, cracking, and more with a 30-year limited fade and stain and lifetime limited warranties.
The covered porch also features an open end gable with all the porch beams wrapped in cedar. The interior of the covered porch features a stunning Synergy prefinished wood ceiling with recessed can lighting so the space can be enjoyed day or night. The homeowners supplied the amazing and super-efficient Haiku ceiling fan which came from BigAssFans.com.
As we move beyond the deck and porch combination space, Archadeck of Austin also designed and built the freestanding poolside cabana/pergola. Also finished with rustic cedar to mimic the look and feel of the other components of the project. having the benefit of a roofed structure poolside serves as a respite from the sun and a ceiling fan encourages air circulation increasing the cooling power of this spot.
You can see more images of this amazing outdoor living space by visiting our Houzz galleries.
If you would like to learn more about creating the ultimate outdoor living destination in your backyard, contact Archadeck of Austin today at (515) 259-8282 or via email at email@example.com.
This Poolside Cabana in Leander, TX, Demands Attention!
Unlike many of the poolside structures and cabanas that we design and build here at Archadeck of Austin, this recent project in the Crystal Falls neighborhood in Leander, TX, is the focal point of this backyard. Most of the designs we build that incorporate a pool environment require a side or angular placement.
For this structure, the placement was best suited directly behind the home, and pool. Since the property is so spacious and the area behind the pool is destined to remain natural green space, making the cabana the focal point of this backyard was a no-brainer.
With a unique New England style roof pitch, this cabana is loaded with comfort and convenient amenities. Natural stone and cedar are fluent within the space as they work together to create a rustic retreat for guests to indulge in a poolside snack, or wind down in front of the large outdoor fireplace featuring an integrated flat screen TV.
The back wall and outdoor fireplace is built with Autumn blend Sandstone which was matched to the identical stone used on the primary home located directly across from the cabana. The outdoor kitchen is also built using the same Sandstone and features a Leuder's stone cap which was also used on the hearth and mantle of the indulgent fireplace. For visual interest, we added openings to the back of the structure pictured framed in both stone selections. The ceiling of the cabana is finished with tongue & groove natural cedar, as are the trusses and posts seen throughout the space.
It's clearly natural to see why the homeowner's adore their new space. Since finishing the project, it has become a favorite destination for family and friends — even including a decorated holiday tree to add festive charm while using the space during the upcoming holidays. Nothing gives Archadeck of Austin more pride than to see how the addition of one of our custom outdoor spaces sparks excitement and anticipation of years of enjoyment…
Contact Archadeck of Austin today to learn more about why we are the outdoor living structure company you call when you want to create a backyard destination that commands attention. You can reach us at (515) 259-8282 or via email at email@example.com
Enjoy endless enjoyment, no matter what the weather, with an Austin covered outdoor living space!
It's no secret that the Austin area has experienced a wetter than usual 2016 thus far. Though Texas has always been a land of weather extremes—in 1927, an unnamed National Weather Service meteorologist famously said "Texas is a land of perennial drought, broken by the occasional devastating flood"—This summer's most recent flooding comes just five years after the driest year on record in Texas, in which statewide rainfall was just 14.88 inches.
Our year to date rainfall for Austin sits at 34.2 inches according to the Current Results weather an science facts website. With this in mind, outdoor living and recreation for many, has been hampered by the wet weather. Archadeck of Austin wants you to know that doesn't have to be the case. As the Austin area's premier outdoor living structure designer and builder we can create a space that is rainproof!
Rainproof you ask? Yes, we can custom design and build a protected outdoor living space that will keep you dry in spite of what Mother Nature has in mind. We specialize in covered porches & patios, screened porches and custom outdoor rooms built to keep you enjoying the outdoor lifestyle, fresh air and views without the worry of inclement weather, insects or allergens. Take a look at a few of our outdoor room designs to give you an idea of what we can do for you:
Add value to your home and enhance your outdoor experience with a covered porch or patio from Archadeck of Austin. Our custom porch and patio covers are designed to protect you overhead without reducing your connection with the outdoors. From simple covered porches to complete outdoor entertainment areas, our porch and patio covers will transform your home from the outside in.
Screened Porches:
A screened porch provides a safe, private space for your family to enjoy the outdoors all year long. Whether you need screening for insect control, weather resistance, or something in between, we can customize the perfect screened porch to suit your needs.
Give your family a sunny disposition no matter what the weather and reduce your heating/cooling bills with a new custom sunroom. Dollar-for-dollar, a sunroom can be the best investment you make in your home. Sunrooms make a spectacular visual splash and a perfect gathering spot, yet they can be one of the most affordable rooms to construct. It's an easy, budget-friendly way to add both natural light and value to your home. When it comes to designing a custom sunroom, our trained designers will visit your home, discuss your needs and wants and design a sunroom that's perfect for you.
If you are ready to enjoy the unbridled benefits of outdoor living while keeping dry. Contact Archadeck of Austin today at (515) 259-8282 or via email at email@example.com to schedule a free design consultation.
Our Recent Porch Cover in Riverplace is the Perfect Recipe for the Backyard Gourmet
Outdoor kitchens are among one of the most popular of all the amenities in outdoor living design. They provide an area to prepare food outdoors and save an abundant amount of time that would normally be spent running back and forth to the kitchen within the home. Based on the accoutrements they contain, these outdoor marvels can aid you in storing, preparing and even keeping food warm and beverages cold.
In the case of our most recent completed project located in Austin's Riverplace community which sits on the back of the Riverplace gold course overlooking the greens, the homeowner's had a lovely existing kitchen atop a stunning patio, the only facet this space lacked was protection from the elements and shade. That's where Archadeck of Austin enters the picture. These homeowner's contact us to design and build a porch cover specifically for their existing outdoor kitchen.
The covered porch we designed and built is an asset to the landscape and provides the versatility these customers were craving. With a post & beam gabled roof design and concrete tile roofing, the new space begs for attention. Archadeck of Austin "beefed" up the appeal of the porch cover with an extra-large overhang which keeps the saddle-style barstools the homeowner's placed around the car area out of the elements in case a rain shower pops up. No stone was left unturned regarding inclusion of all the luxurious extras that make the space inviting and cozy day or night. Sconce lighting, can-style lighting and a ceiling fan allow for comfort even on those hot Texas afternoons or in the evening. The entire structure was meticulously matched to ensure it mimics the dolor tones and style of the existing home on the property. We installed a beautiful cedar ceiling to match the interior of the homeowner's existing covered patio too.
The finished structure completes the perfect recipe for these homeowner's to make the most out of their outdoor living enjoyment. It adds flavor and versatility to the way they now live outdoors, with a pinch of elegance and a dab of luxury, this outdoor room satisfies!
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This Commercial about a Boy and His Penguin Will Melt Your Heart
It's getting near to that time of year again, so near in fact that there is actually only 6 more Fridays until christmas.
Last year John Lewis gave us the hugely popular advert 'The Bear & The Hare' and now they have managed to melt our hearts again with this equally as cute advert about a young boy and his penguin.
The penguin might be animated, but it gives you a good idea of what it would be like to have a pet penguin... absolutely amazing!


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Two months+ since my last post! That means we've been in our house a bit over 2 months now and things are mostly unpacked. We got our cats about 5 weeks ago too. They were staying at Evergreen Cat Lodge in Colorado until they could be cleared for export (a 6 month process) and then they got 10 days in quarantine in Sydney. The cat lodge was amazing and I can't recommend it highly enough for anyone needing lodging for their cats. Ours were there from November until April. They had a webcam in their room and I could look at them every day from an app on my phone or from my computer. Now that they're home, they've settled right back in and are snuggling on me as I type.
The kids have all had nasty colds nonstop for over 4 weeks. The last few days has finally seen some improvement in the twins and today Miss I seems a lot better too. Back to the germ factory tomorrow (preschool) to see what other nasties they can bring home. Hopefully nothing too bad because they need to be well for Disney on Ice at the end of the week. I won tickets and can't wait!
Speaking of winning, I also won an awesome Springfree trampoline which the kids are having a blast with. It's a bit of a hobby I have, entering competitions. Feels pretty great when you win something! If anyone's interested I can do a post on where to find the competitions and some tips on how to improve your chances of winning. My running total of prize winnings since December last year is $1,985 worth of stuff. Before I left Australia I had won about $10,000 worth of stuff including a $5000 holiday. And it's not that hard guys! Im super excited about the Disney on Ice tickets though, because I REALLY wanted to win them. I specifically sought out and entered competitions for them. I think I entered 3 or 4 and then found out I'd won so I stopped searching them out, but there was probably at least another 4 companies giving away tickets.
My other hobby of photography is also keeping me occupied. I have plans of setting up my studio downstairs, but I don't think I have very much natural light to work with like I had in our last house. So that will mean a bit of research into studio lighting which I'm not very familiar with. And then I'll need some volunteers while I practice. 🙂
I am absolutely in love with this photo of Miss M taken last week.
And here's the looking-very-grown-up Master N and the cute Miss I.
So like I said, it's been 2 months since my last post. It won't be another 2 months before my next post. Promise!


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We admire long-range competitive shooters for doing something we mere shooting mortals find nearly impossible. Their ability to manage distance, wind, and overly complicated reticles on specialized rifles to deliver hits on targets that can hardly be seen with the naked eye is both an art and science. Usually a precision centerfire rifle is custom-made, costing upwards of $3,000 or more with a wait time that can take years, depending on the popularity of the custom-rifle builder. Adding a suitable optic can increase the cost an additional $1,000 to $2,000, plus bipod and other pieces of gear, not to mention quality ammo. All in, a shooter could easily sink $7,000 into a set up before even sending a single piece of lead downrange.
Firearm manufacturers, seeing the shooting public's interest in long-range shooting, are offering rifles advertised as "tactical" and "precision" to attract long-range hunters and weekend paper punchers. We all know that setting a barreled action in a black polymer stock does not make a precision rifle. But lately, some large firearm manufacturers have begun mass-producing accurate rifles that rival some custom-built rifles without the wait or the high cost. These mass-produced precision rifles can handle many long-range chores, and some of them come in compact lengths and have the ability to add muzzle devices, such as suppressors. We wanted to take a look at a few of these rifles to get a sense of their accuracy as well as their consistency, ease of use, ability to be customized, and cost. We began looking at such rifles in the January 2016 issue when we compared three bolt actions from Savage, Ruger, and Howa, all chambered in the very accurate 6.5 Creedmoor round. Our favorite in that test was the Savage Arms Model 12 Long Range Precision 19137, followed by the Ruger Precision Rifle 18005 and the Howa HB HKF92507KH+AB. Here we take a second look at the Ruger Precision rifle, this time in 308 Winchester, against a Tikka T3 CTR. The 308 Win. is a common and popular round, with many factory ammunition options available. We tried the spectrum of 308 Win. ammunition and bullet weights, from inexpensive Sellier & Bellot 150-grain soft-point hunting rounds and Norma USA's 168-grain Sierra hollowpoint boattail to expensive 175-grain boattail Sierra MatchKing hollowpoints in the Federal Premium Gold Medal match ammo line, as well as Hornady 155-grain TAP FPDs. Both rifles were fired from a sandbag rest as well as from seated and prone positions. We also made sure the temperature, wind speed, and humidity conditions were similar when we shot these rifles, even though these factors have more affect on targets at farther distances than the distance tested. Barrels were allowed to cool after each string.
Test firing was conducted at 100 yards, though that distance may seem short compared to what these rifles' makers say the products can do. This is the most common rifle-range distance many shooters have access to. Members of this particular test team had experience with high-end SIG Sauer SSG 3000 and Sako TRG M10 and TRG 42 rifles, and numerous chassis-style rifles with Remington, Savage, and custom-rifle-maker barreled actions, as well as long-range hunting rifles like the Savage 11/111 models and Remington Model 700 varmint rifles. A Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14x50mm LR/T scope (Brownells.com, $900, #526-000-150WB) was moved between rifles Warne Maxima-series steel rings to ensure there was no optic variability. The Mark 4 series has been used by the U.S. Marine Corps on the M14 rifle and with the U.S. Army's M24 sniper weapon system. One might consider it to be a benchmark in tactical scopes. It is made with a one-piece 30mm tube and a 50mm objective. The M1 TMR (Tactical Milling Reticle) reticle is located in the second focal plane, so it stays one size even as the magnification power is increased. To use the Mil-Dot ranging features, the scope must be set to the highest magnification. We bore-sighted the rifles prior to starting range work. Here's what our shooters found out at the range:
178-gr. SIERRA MATCHKING BTHP
|Tikka T3 CTR
|Ruger Precision Rifle
|Average Velocity
|2532 fps
|2546 fps
|Muzzle Energy
|2490 ft.-lbs.
|2519 ft.-lbs.
|Smallest Group
|0.8 in.
|0.5 in.
|Average Group
|1 in.
|0.8 in.
155-gr. TAP FPD
|Tikka T3 CTR
|Ruger Precision Rifle
|Average Velocity
|2611 fps
|2751 fps
|Muzzle Energy
|2347 ft.-lbs.
|2605 ft.-lbs.
|Smallest Group
|0.5 in.
|0.3 in.
|Average Group
|1.1 in.
|0.6 in.
155-gr. SIERRA MATCHKING HPBT
|Tikka T3 CTR
|Ruger Precision Rifle
|Average Velocity
|2641 fps
|2644 fps
|Muzzle Energy
|2607 ft.-lbs.
|2608 ft.-lbs.
|Smallest Group
|0.7 in.
|0.5 in.
|Average Group
|0.9 in.
|0.9 in.
150-gr. SP
|Tikka T3 CTR
|Ruger Precision Rifle
|Average Velocity
|2754 fps
|2737 fps
|Muzzle Energy
|2527 ft.-lbs.
|2494 ft.-lbs.
|Smallest Group
|1.1 in.
|0.5 in.
|Average Group
|1.3 in.
|0.8 in.
Tikka T3 CTR 308 Winchester, $950
The CTR was well balanced and operated smoothly. If you want a rifle to both hunt and dabble in long-range shooting, then the CTR would be a good choice.
|Bolt, two lugs 70-degree lift
|40.1 in.
|20 in.
|N/A; picatinny rail
|6.7 in.
|7.5 lbs.
|9.3 lbs.
|(1) 10-Rd. detachable steel box
|Fiberglass-reinforced copolymer polypropylene
|13.1 in.; adjustable
|2.9 lbs., adjustable 2-4 lbs.
|2-Year limited
|(301) 283-2191
Tikka has been building rifles in Finland since 1918, and in 1983 Tikka and Sako, another Finnish rifle maker, merged. They are now part of the Beretta Holding Group. The T3 series is Tikka's latest generation of rifles manufactured by Sako and imported into the U.S. since 2002.
The CTR features the rigid, one-piece T3 action with extra metal on the sides and top of the receiver. Metal work was well executed with a non-reflective matte-black finish. A Mil-STD-1913 Picatinny rail was bolted on top of the receiver. The receiver was broached, not drilled, to give the bolt a smooth action. Bolt manipulation was impressive; slick and as smooth as glass. When the shooter operates the bolt, only the lugs make contact with the receiver, so the two-lug bolt moves easily and smoothly. Bolt lift is 70 degrees, so it cleared the Leopold's eyepiece with ease. The rifle cocks when the bolt handle is lifted. The polymer bolt knob is large and slick, so it can easily be palmed when firing in position. The bolt handle can also be removed if a user chooses. Empty cases are ejected via a spring-loaded plunger ejector similar to a Sako extractor. A visual and tactile cocking indicator protrudes from the rear of the bolt so a user knows the rifle is cocked. The bolt-release stop is located on the left side of the receiver. Press the rear portion of the bolt stop, and the bolt assembly can be withdrawn from the receiver. A two-position safety is located on the right side of the receiver and falls under the thumb of a right-handed shooter. Press it rearward to lock both the trigger and bolt.
According to Sako, both Tikka and Sako barrels are manufactured the same way. All Tikka rifles, including the CTR, have a 3-shot-MOA precision guarantee; Sakos have a 5-shot MOA guarantee. There is no break-in procedure for Sako and Tikka barrels because of the manufacturing processes. They are ready to go right out of the box, according to Sako. The CTR is equipped with a 20-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with a semi-heavy contour and an 11-degree crown. The muzzle is threaded 5⁄8×24 inch, so it is compatible with standard U.S. muzzle devices such as suppressors, flash hiders, and muzzle brakes, a plus on our grading scale. The muzzle threads are protected with a screw-on cap. Rifling was a 1:11-inch twist rate and four grooves.
The bottom metal is lightweight aluminum with an oversized trigger guard that is glove friendly. A slight bevel in the magazine well speeds up magazine reloads. The CTR feeds from a steel, center-feed detachable 10-round box magazine. It ships with one magazine. The ambidextrous magazine release is located in the forward portion of the trigger guard and is pressed forward to drop magazines free. We liked the fact that the release can be operated by the shooter's trigger finger without having to break his grip on the rifle, plus the magazine sits flush with the bottom of the trigger guard, so it is easier to reload, even when shooting in the prone position.
The single-stage trigger on the CTR averaged a crisp 2.9 pounds with no creep. We thought the trigger was well suited for precision work. It can also be adjusted from 2 to 4 pounds, but to do that, the barreled action needs to be removed from the stock, which we thought was bothersome.
The traditionally styled stock is super light weight and is made of fiberglass-reinforced copolymer polypropylene. The barrel is free floated all the way to the action, with two hex screws holding the barreled action to the stock. Gripping areas are textured and offered provide plenty of grip without being too sticky. A polymer cheek riser provides a high cheek weld, helpful when mounting large-objective optics, which may raise the sightline. By adding or removing spacers, the length of pull could be adjusted. Using a screwdriver to loosen the butt-pad screws allows the spacers, which have slots, to be easily added or removed without completely removing the butt pad screws. For a single shooter who might only perform this task once, it's not that big a deal. But it's a tedious process when the LOP needs to be adjusted for clothing or a different shooter.
The rifle had a nice balance and it carried well, with some testers thinking this rifle could easily be used on long stalks. Shouldering the CTR felt similar to a traditional compact hunting rifle; where the CTR made its personality known was on the sand bags. Our experienced shooters could easily shoot one-MOA groups or better with three shots. The Hornady TAP FPD performed the best with 0.52-inch three shot groups. The bolt operated smoothly, chucking empties with authority from the smallish ejection port. Even though the ejection port was small, there was still plenty of room to single load rounds.
Our Team Said: The CTR was well balanced and operated smoothly. The rounded forend was adequate for bench work, but for better precision work, the stock would need to be replaced with one that had a squarer front profile. Of course, replacing the stock would most likely mean the rifle would be less hunter friendly. We would leave it as it is If you want a rifle to both hunt and dabble in long range shooting then the CTR would be a good choice.
Ruger Precision Rifle 18001 308 Win., $1399
The Ruger is set up for long-range shooting and offers a lot of adjustment options. Out of the box, this is an easy-to-shoot rifle that is very accurate for the price point.
|Bolt, 3 lugs, 70-degree lift
|30.60 in.
|38.25-41.75 in.
|7.3 in.
|9.7 lbs.
|11.5 lbs.
|20 in. long; 4140 chrome-moly steel, 1:10 twist with 5R rifling, 5 grooves
|CNC machined, 4140 chrome-moly steel, 20-MOA picatinny top rail
|7075-T6 aluminum, type III hard-coat anodized
|AR style
|(2) Magpul PMags, 10 Rds.
|M110, SR25, DPMS, AICS, some M-14
|Folding Ruger Precision MSR, with adjustable LOP, cant, cheekpiece
|12-15.5 in., adjustable
|Ruger Marksman Adjustable, 2.25-5 lbs., single stage
|AR style
|Samson Evolution KeyMod
|None stated
|(336) 949-5200
If one-hole groups are gratifying, then the Ruger Precision Rifle will make some shooters very happy. Introduced in 2015, the Precision Rifle is Ruger's foray into long-range shooting with a rifle that combines design elements of a tube gun and typical chassis rifle. Basically, tube guns bed the action and barrel in a straight line tube stock. Gary Eliseo of Competition Machine Inc. (gotxring.com) builds one of the more popular tube-gun chassis that use actions from the mass-produced-firearm manufacturers like Remington. Tube guns are renowned for their accuracy and are in use with F Class, long-range prone, and High Power competitors. Remington's XM2010 and Accuracy International's AX rifle systems are other examples of tactical rifles that also use tube gun design features.
Ruger builds the Precision Rifle around its American action and adjustable Marksman trigger, with the tube holding the action, barrel and stock in a straight-line configuration, like competition tube guns and AR rifles. The straight-line design better manages recoil compared to a traditional stock, providing better accuracy. Twist and torque is magnified by a traditional stock and is lessened with the straight-line set up. Ruger refers to the main components of the Precision Rifle in a similar fashion to an AR, calling the top an "upper" and the bottom portion a "lower." These upper and lower components do not disassemble like on an AR, however. Tools are required. For routine maintenance, the Precision Rifle is disassembled like a typical bolt action. The lower portion holds the safety selector, the same type as an AR. In fact the Precision Rifle uses many AR components. The handguard, stock, safety selector, and pistol grip are all compatible with AR-15 aftermarket products. So the rifle is very adjustable, which we liked a lot. The barrel can also be easily swapped out using an AR wrench and headspaced like with a typical bolt action. This, too, is a good feature, especially as barrels wear and accuracy erodes with use. The magazine is an AR-10 style and ships with two 10-round Magpul PMags. It also accepts AICS magazines and works with some M14-style magazines. We found this to be very convenient. The cost and availability of a 10-round PMag is not expensive (Brownells.com, $19, #100-011-562WB) or hard to find, in contrast to additional T3 CTR magazines, which list for $150 per mag from some suppliers.
The Ruger's one-piece upper is constructed of 4140 chrome-moly steel. The action has a three-lug bolt with a 70-degree lift. The bolt handle is a large, smooth pear-shaped knob. We liked it fine as is, but it can be swapped out if so desired. A bolt disassembly tool is located in the bolt shroud. We thought the action was smooth, but not as silky as the Tikka. Like the Tikka, the ejection port is small, yet it offered unimpeded tossing of empty cases and allowed loading of single cartridges. Since the PMag's follower has a bolt hold open in the follower, the bolt will not close when the magazine is empty. This is a minor inconvenience when you want to load one at a time.
The 20-inch medium-taper barrel is cold hammer forged 4140 chrome-moly steel with 5R rifling and a 1:10-inch twist rate. The muzzle is threaded to accept muzzle devices. Ruger does not have a break-in recommendation, other than cleaning the barrel before shooting as a safety precaution to remove any obstruction that may reside there after shipping. Other than that, there is no break-in recommendation, as on the Tikka.
The handguard is a Sampson Evolution KeyMod model that allows adding rail sections to mount accessories like sling swivels and bipod. The Ruger comes with a Picatinny rail section and KeyMod QD swivel mount, which we thought was convenient and useful. Bolted on top of the action is a 20-MOA Picatinny rail, which cants the scope for more elevation at extended ranges. Ruger was smart to add this, we thought. Between the 20-MOA rail and the Sampson handguard, there is about 20 inches of rail to mount all sizes of optics, including night-vision equipment.
Aft of the action is Ruger's proprietary Precision MSR stock, which attaches to the rifle via an AR-style buffer tube. The tube itself is attached to a hinge so the stock folds to the left side of the rifle and locks into place. The rifle can be fired with the stock folded. The stock is adjustable for length of pull (LOP), comb height, and cant. This feature allowed a shooter to modify the stock to fit his stature and shooting style. It also made for more solid shooting positions, which translated into smaller groups downrange. A series of cam levers allow fast adjustment for the LOP and comb. The levers can be reversed for lefties. Allen wrenches are required to adjust cant.
The soft-rubber recoil pad is sticky. A Picatinny rail on the stock toe allows attaching a monopod for added stability. We feel the stock would be sturdy enough to compete in a field-shooting-type competition, where it could get banged up during stages and fast positioning. It was not fragile by any means. A button on the left side is pressed to fold the stock, and a lever locks it folded into place. This is a nice feature, especially when transporting the rifle. It snaps back into place when extended. With the stock folded, the bolt can be removed by pressing the bolt-stop release. This is a bit awkward to perform the first time, as you want the stock folded only part way. The stock also has three quick-detach (QD) swivel mount points.
The lower is made of 7075-T6 aluminum forging. The magazine well is flared to aid magazine reloads, and the front edge of the magazine well is also flared so the rifle can be braced against a barrier or support when shooting — another small detail that aids usability. The safety selector rotates 45 degrees to activate "Fire" or "Safe" modes, and this is easily accomplished with a flick of a right-handed-shooter's thumb. The user has the ability to reverse the selector for a left-handed shooter or replace it with an aftermarket ambi selector. Just forward of the trigger guard is the magazine release, a large flat paddle that is pressed forward to release the magazine. Magazines did not drop free; instead, they had to be pulled free. With more use, the plastic PMag may drop free when empty. We found this release easier to operate than the Tikka's with bare or gloved hands. The trigger guard is small, which could be an issue with a large-handed shooter wearing gloves, though we had no problems with it.
Shouldering the Precision Rifle takes some muscles, but this rifle was not designed to shoot from the shoulder, though you could in a pinch without needing to do bench presses every day. All team members were able to get comfortable and solid in a seated or prone position with the Ruger without straining muscles. It is an easy rifle to shoot. The single-stage trigger is set at 2.5 pounds, and very crisp with no creep. It allowed shooters to aim and fire the round with little movement. Just a touch was required. The trigger is adjustable using a Allen wrench through a slot in the magazine latch — another nice feature. Most competitive tube guns place the bolt under the cheek of the shooter so bolt manipulation is fast and less disruptive to the shooting position. The Ruger's bolt is more forward but is placed over the trigger so manipulation is still fast.
Some of our shooters were able to get 1⁄4-MOA with the Hornady ammo, and with all ammo types, we averaged under 1-MOA which we thought was impressive. Though we did not have enough PMC Bronze 147-grain FMJ ammo to collect data in both rifles, we were able to run some through the Ruger and got a 0.1-inch group. Enough said. The Ruger definitely liked all bullet weights, but it had a preference for lighter 308 bullets during our test.
Our Team Said: The Ruger provides a comfortable and familiar platform due to the AR-style features. It is a heavy rifle dedicated to long-range shooting and accuracy with numerous types of ammunition. The features on this rifle make it very adjustable by the owner. After the test, some team members who admit to being jaded about being marketed the "next hot thing" every year, were nodding their heads, saying this rifle definitely has potential.
Written and photographed by Robert Sadowski, using evaluations from Gun Tests team testers.


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Something awful happened to me on the weekend: my Xbox Elite controller broke. Well, sort of broke. It still technically functioned, but the right stick was no longer operating as normal. It refused to centre. It was stuck in place slightly to the left, or slightly to the right, or if you wiggled it around sometimes it'd just get stuck on the extremities.
But this is a $200 controller. It's supposed to take more than a few months of hard labour. So I decided to wander into Sydney's Microsoft Store to see if I could get it repaired or exchanged. Thankfully, the process was a breeze.
The gameplan was pretty simple. I put the Elite controller with all its bits and pieces — except for the USB cable, because I forgot and left it at home — in its carry case. I didn't take the original box: I figured it'd be easier to just unzip the pouch to demonstrate what was wrong with the controller, rather than having to take the box apart in the store.
On top of that, it was raining at a decent clip too. I'd forgotten to take the umbrella from my desk, so anything that made the process as easy as possible was fine by me.
The Xbox Elite's carry case
I walked into the store just after lunch time and stood next to two massive screens showing off the Xbox One. Two blokes were playing a game of FIFA 16 on four incredibly laggy screens, while the next set of screens was patiently sitting on the Xbox dashboard.
After a minute, one of the staffers came up to me and asked me if they could help. He was holding an Xbox Elite controller at the time, which was wonderfully convenient. "Excellent," I said, "you're holding just the thing I need help with."
At that point, I took my Elite controller out of its case and then provided to explain the problem. I moved the stick around, suggested that the spring underneath the bearing had probably snapped; I wasn't brave enough to take apart the Elite when it broke to identify the true culprit.
The store assistant then followed my lead, compared it to the one he was holding, and agreed: yup, my controller was a bit buggered. "Well I can replace it for you, would that work," he asked?
Damn straight it would.
Image credit: Gizmodo Australia
I didn't have a paper receipt on hand: I'd purchased the Elite controller through the Microsoft Store online, taking advantage of the free express delivery. That seemed to be a bit much for the Microsoft Store's database, as it wasn't able to locate me as a customer even though the receipt went to the same email as my Microsoft account.
Fortunately, all I had to do was bring up the receipt on my phone. The assistant looked to make sure my name and email address was the same one and that I wasn't trying to be dodgy. Satisfied that I wasn't, he grabbed a new Elite controller box from the counter and proceeded to manually process the exchange.
It was a wonderfully relieving experience, since I'd seen some suggestions online that Microsoft were less than helpful when it came to returns or exchanges for the Elite. I was also pretty unclear about how the process would work in person as opposed to the Xbox Online Service Centre.
If you're getting your controller serviced via the latter, you're not meant to send any of the removable parts in. "They will not be returned to you," Xbox's support page warns. "Keep all the removable D-pads, paddles and thumb sticks. You'll receive a replacement controller without these parts, so you'll need to use those original parts with the replacement controller."
With that in mind, it's better to handle exchanges and replacements in store. The whole process took five minutes, and would have taken less if a store manager didn't wander over to ask the assistant to do something on his break. That ended up in a third round of playing with the broken right stick, but given how easy the process is I wouldn't have minded if the whole store wandered over for a peek.
Regardless, the experience was worth it to know how robust Microsoft's support for the Elite controller is. It's a $200 piece of tech. That's almost half the price of a brand new Xbox One, sometimes more if there's a good deal. If you're going to spend that much — or you already have, for a Christmas or birthday present — you don't want to be screwed around when it comes to getting it fixed.
And Microsoft didn't do that, for which I'm grateful. Now I just need to avoid the horrendous ignominy of stepping on the bloody thing again.


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Mediterranean Kitchen Backsplash Ideas – If your home is an intimate affair and you are looking for a fresh or updated backsplash, pick may be to explore ideas for backsplashes in small kitchens.
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MGP I-smile project in Masbate enters second year
December 16, 2014 11:55 pm
By Norman B. Tamar
MASBATE CITY Dec. 16 (PNA) – The Masbate Gold Project (MGP) will hold its second annual medical mission, dubbed as I-smile, in the province of Masbate by January or February next year.
As part of MGPs Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, MGP has been hosting the project I-smile of the Interplast Foundation, which provides free constructive facial treatment to poor children suffering from cleft lips/palate and burns.
Gene Gregorio, MGP communications director, said Tuesday that the MGP medical mission held a three-day mass screening of patients in MC Hospital on Dec. 11-13, in Cataingan Municipal Hospital on Dec. 13 and in Aroroy Municipal Hospital on Dec. 14.
The mission was headed by MGP special operations manager Florencio Cayco, company physician Dr. Jonathan Ang and Department of Education nurses in the province.
It was the second medical activity of a three-year-round medical mission of MGP in the entire province of Masbate, which started in early 2014 and will end in 2016.
Gregorio said the mission would possibly extend by 2016 onwards.
The project I-smile of MGP offers the highest level of medical care to children and adults suffering from intuitive facial deformations so that they can experience care and compassion and live a normal life,
It will be carried out by surgeons, anesthesiologists, speech pathologists and nurses from Australia in cooperation with the provincial government and the city government of Masbate, Interplast Team, Masbate Medical Society, Caritas Masbate, Pambansang Samahan ng mga Nars, Masbate Hospital, Health Services Cooperative, DepEd and local nurses.
Gregorio said the MGP shoulders the expenses of patients like transportation, accommodation, food and other incidental expenses during the screening and actual operation.
The team of Australian and Filipino practitioners will bring their own medical supplies and equipment.
DepEd nurses helped in the selection and recommendation of patients while the provincial, district and municipal hospitals and the City Health Office played an important role during the enlistment of patients.
Walk-in patients also have a chance to join if they can pass the medical screening process.
Other towns like Claveria in Burias Island and those in the Second District joined the screening at the MC hospital from Thursday to Friday last week while Dimasalang, Palanas, Pio V. Corpus, Cataingan and neighboring towns had their medical screening at the Cataingan Municipal Hospital on Saturday.
The activity was organized and managed by the MGP headed by its key officials: resident manager Bon Latuga, community relations manager Ramon Velasco, Ang, Cayco and Gregorio.(PNA)


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Leadership Development Events focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization. Team and individual events are used to reinforce what is taught in agricultural science classrooms.
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12 things Mum needs you to know, crying baby
I read 12 things your crying baby wants you to know on baby center, I guess baby needs to hear us out as well and so here goes my sweet response to my sweet baby.
1. I know you are not crying because you want to make my life difficult, but your crying actually does, and so I will do anything to make sure that you stop crying. Trust me, I have your best interest at my heart.
2. You are brand new to me, I did not go for training before you came and I am learning on the job. I have a slight idea of how to handle you but bare with me we are both new to this.
3. It breaks my heart to hear you cry
4. I may be your world but there are other people who love you just the same, you have more than me, your daddy, your grandparents, my best friend, they all want in on your life and they too can give the best they can.
5. You do not need to cry
6. I know about the stress chemicals that are released when you cry and are lessened when you are held, but sometimes you are too tired and all you need to do is sleep and they will go down. When your stress levels go high and you cry, it doesn't take mine down.
7. I want to nurse you as much as I can, but I also know that you can get indigestion and get very uncomfortable and as we all know when you are uncomfortable your stress levels go high then mine do too. I will not let you go hungry but I will help you be happy other than on the boob.
8. I have to listen to other mums, those who have gone before me and know the path of motherhood; otherwise I risk closing my self to a world of knowledge and wisdom that would otherwise make this our friendship better. I will listen to them but I will also listen to you, remember I have your best interest at heart.
9. You cannot self soothe, but you can be taught how to, I will not let you cry yourself to sleep, but I will teach you to be independent because I know I am raising you be a great person.
10. I do not care about the dishes and laundry, but sometimes my breaking point is because I am with you non stop, not that I don't love you but as you grow you will understand that we all need a lil me time once in a while and I will leave you in the hands of the ones I know without a doubt love just to make sure that my sanity stays intact, work with me on this one. You will hear the phrase, happy mummy happy baby, it comes from those 2 hours of taking care of myself.
11. I know this stuff is hard to hear but baby trust me, I will be doing injustice to the world if I do not prepare you enough to be the man/woman that will change this world because you were here. I want you to be independent strong courageous and bold enough to take anything that life throws at you.
12. This will not last forever, I will comfort you, I will teach you I will love you with everything I have, I will teach you to be the best that you can be. I would like to quote this lady I think she was a wise mother "I think that the best thing we can do for our children is to allow them to do things for themselves, allow them to be strong, allow them to experience life on their own, allow them to take the 'matatu' (Bus) … let them be better people, let them believe more in themselves." – C. Joybell. C
NB: I love you so much and your life gives meaning to mine every single day.
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How to Create Donor Statements in Quickbooks Online
If you are using sales receipts as donation receipts on Quickbooks Online, there is a way to send yearly donor statements. However, the statement will say "Sales Receipt", not mentioning "donation" anywhere and will not have any of the IRS required...read more
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Gatling was released from jail after being booked on fraud schemes, aggravated identity theft and forgery, police spokesman Kevin Watts said. Gatling, 47, met a Scottsdale fitness studio owner on a dating website earlier this year, according to police.
He told the victim that he operated several Internet businesses that created websites and fixed credit.
She lost ,000 and was forced to close her fitness studio.
Police detectives said their investigation led to the discovery that Gatling was juggling multiple online businesses that were used to gather credit card numbers.
It really is early days but they get on so well," a source told The Sun.
Tom, whose wife Linda died last year, said that he and the actress have been friends "for a long time." Tom's childhood sweetheart Linda, whom he was married to for 59 years, died of cancer in April last year aged 75.
Sir Tom has previously said of his marriage: "It was solid.
We had a solid marriage that nothing could shake and we both felt that.
The complete scam reports on scammers using these pictures you can find on Romance Scam.com, this is just an overview.In reality, the scammers are Africans from Nigeria and Ghana.People on the pictures are not associated with scammers in any way, they are just victims of identity theft.is dedicated to all the hardworking people who have been scammed by the spammer or 419 scam frauds.Although our site concentrates on providing awareness of Nigerian 419 spam (scam), scam baiting, advance fee fraud, scam phising, also we deal with other types of fraud such as letter spam, e-mail scam, lottery spam as well.


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You ever feel like you both God with your prayers? Ever feel like you are praying for the same thing, over and over again? Ever feel like God must be getting sick and tired of your prayers? We probably all, at some point, have felt that way.
Today, in one on of my favorite stories in all the Bible, Jesus talks about that. Listen to what happens in Luke 18: 3-7:
And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.' For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.'" And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?
I love this story because it's the story of judge that is not just. Not fair. And this widow just wears him out by always going, asking, demanding justice. And this judge didn't respect God, no man, but finally he grants her wish, because she wouldn't leave him alone.
Jesus said, pray in the same way. Wear God out. Pray hard.
Seriously. Pray hard about things. Take things to God over and over and over again. Take it to Him repeatedly. And if this wicked judge, who didn't care for people or for God, will grant this, how much more will your loving God, who loves you dearly and care for Him, how much more will He grant your requests.
Pray hard. Today. Pray hard. Don't give up. Don't quit. Don't give up hope. Pray hard. God hears. God cares. God knows. Don't give up.
Keep praying. Don't quit. Pray hard. God is there. He will hear. And He will answer.
Don't forget, you can click here to download Asbury's mobile app and read these devotionals, as well as listen to my sermons on your smart phones.


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By now it's no secret that Generationals have a knack for writing hooks that just don't quit. And neither does the band -- releasing four full-lengths, two EPs, and touring around the globe since forming in 2008.
It's precisely due to this desire to keep moving forward that the duo's members -- Grant Widmer and Ted Joyner -- felt something lacking in the "hurry up and wait" approach of making albums, where new songs might not be released for six months or more after being recorded.
And so, following the release of 2014's Alix, the pair decided to forego the traditional approach of writing, recording and releasing music in one large batch in favor of putting out singles as soon as they were completed.
Says Widmer, "We can tie the energy of creating the song much closer to releasing it, which is a more satisfying feeling for us and for the audience. It's more direct. I get jealous of the way writers and video-makers can finish something and release it immediately. Releasing singles lets us get closer to that immediacy."
Joyner adds, "We let ourselves focus on individual songs at a time, letting each idea be its own thing, letting it go where it wanted to."
Generationals satisfied this desire by releasing a slew of standalone tracks throughout 2017 and 2018 -- and now, for the first time, the nine singles the band unveiled digitally (along with an exclusive, previously unreleased tenth song) will receive a physical release via State Dogs: Singles 2017-18.
Though the songs on this collection were conceived at various times over the past couple of years, they stand together as a testament to Generationals' songwriting prowess and ability to craft infectious melodies at any given moment.
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"With some instruments and drum programming, Joyner and Widmer find faith in hooks and a mix of injection. Whether it's the unique slinking tone on "Catahoula Man" or the subtle siren backdrop on "Mythical," Generationals is swimming."
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High Speed Dinghy Action - Unique to the Riverland
The Riverland is a buzz during summer and there is no shortage of new and unique things to see and do - exhilarating high speed dinghy racing is one of those things!
Riverland Dinghy Derby
Whilst visiting The Frames unique accommodation in South Australia you may decide to experience one of the Riverland's most exciting and unique sporting events; The Dinghy Derby. The free to view, heart-stopping dinghy race covers 100km of river and creek systems and is held annually in Renmark.
Here's a short preview of the wildest race on the river.
The next Dinghy Derby will be held on Sunday 1st February 2020
Spectator information is available on the Dinghy Derby website.
How it all began:
The Riverland Dinghy Club was established in 1981. History states that the Dinghy Derby came to fruition as a result of a bet made between friends to see how fast they could race in their 'tinnies'. 30 odd years later the Dinghy Derby is now the pinnacle of dinghy racing around the world and a must see for families visiting the Region.
Renmark Club Dash 4 Cash
If one day of dinghy action isn't enough, Renmark also offers the Renmark Club Dash 4 Cash which is a 'warm up' event for the Dinghy Derby. Held annually on the Friday before the Dinghy Derby, the Renmark Club Dash 4 Cash is a free to view dinghy sprint race. It's held on the Renmark waterfront under lights and is a fun family friendly event.
The Renmark Club Dash 4 Cash is a time trial course open to boats up to 30hp, entrants compete in three heats comprising of two runs per heat on the back to back 200-meter course. The heat winners for each class conclude the event in the features. With competitors pushing the limits of their dinghys, going as fast as they possibly can, you'll be sure to see plenty of thrills and spills.
VIP Packages are available for those who wish to wine and dine and watch the race exclusively from the balcony at the Renmark Club. Alternatively take a more relaxed approach and enjoy the race and atmosphere from the banks of The Murray River. Food, drinks and kids entertainment is available on the lawned area next to the Renmark Club.
The next Dash 4 Cash will be held on Friday 31st January 2020
Want to ride in a dinghy?
For a slower paced dinghy adventure, you may wish to experience The Frames' Wetland and Wildlife Cruise in our customised dinghy.


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TI SENTO - Milano Ring 12151ZI
This TI SENTO - Milano silver ring 12151ZI with her white zirconia pavé centrepiece is all about finesse. Her elegant shimmers are a reminder of summer's poolside reflections.
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Die hard Sarah Palin supporters offer endless excuses why their hockey mom savior is a quality VP pick - and would make a great president if required to take over. One recent complainer cites "Sarah's approval rating in Alaska."
Let's examine the other side of that coin. According to the Mudflats blog, the press has obviously overlooked the largest political rally ever held in Alaska. Did you expect this rally to be a love fest for Palin? I think not. The 3-beat rally chant: O - ba - ma.
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Maryland DREAM Act needed more than ever to prepare DREAMers for workforce
Today President Obama will announce a directive protecting all DREAM Act eligible students across the country from deportation and providing them with work permits. These students are talented, hardworking kids who've grown up in the United States and want to contribute to our nation but don't have legal immigration status.
The announcement clears the way for students here in Maryland and states across the country to legally work in the U.S. and reinforces the need for Maryland to uphold its Maryland DREAM Act, allowing all Maryland students who graduated from Maryland high schools and whose families pay Maryland taxes to pay in-state tuition at Maryland public universities.
"The White House's announcement on DREAM Act eligible students is a huge victory for the thousands of kids who've worked hard, played by the rules, and want to give back to the only country they know as home," said Travis Tazelaar, campaign manager for Educating Maryland Kids. "The decision reaffirms the need for Maryland to pass its own DREAM Act, ensuring that these talented kids can pay in-state tuition at our state universities and build the skills needed to contribute and grow our economy."
The Department of Homeland Security directive underscores the need for DREAM Act eligible young people, who've lived in this country for at least 5 years and graduated from high school, to be able to further their education and prepare for the workforce. The Maryland DREAM Act allows Maryland DREAMers to pay the same in-state tuition rates as their peers and with the new directive, these students will be able to legally work while they obtain their degree and pursue a career after graduation.
Earlier this week President Obama said, "It's time to stop denying citizenship to responsible young people just because they are children of undocumented immigrants. This country is at its best when it harnesses the God-given talents of every individual."
By Authority: Educating Maryland Kids, Bill Fisher, Treasurer