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5 CFR 1200.10 - Staff organization and functions.
(a) The Board's headquarters staff is organized into the following offices and divisions:
(1) Office of Regional Operations.
(2) Office of the Administrative Law Judge.
(3) Office of Appeals Counsel.
(4) Office of the Clerk of the Board.
(5) Office of the General Counsel.
(6) Office of Policy and Evaluation.
(7) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.
(8) Office of Financial and Administrative Management.
(9) Office of Information Resources Management.
(b) The principal functions of the Board's headquarters offices are as follows:
(1)Office of Regional Operations. The Director, Office of Regional Operations, manages the adjudicatory and administrative functions of the MSPB regional and field offices.
(2)Office of the Administrative Law Judge. The Administrative Law Judge hears Hatch Act cases, disciplinary action complaints brought by the Special Counsel, actions against administrative law judges, appeals of actions taken against MSPB employees, and other cases that the Board assigns.
(3)Office of Appeals Counsel. The Director, Office of Appeals Counsel, prepares proposed decisions that recommend appropriate action by the Board in petition for review cases, original jurisdiction cases, and other cases assigned by the Board.
(4)Office of the Clerk of the Board. The Clerk of the Board enters petitions for review and other headquarters cases onto the Board's docket and monitors their processing. The Clerk of the Board also does the following:
(i) Serves as the Board's public information center, including providing information on the status of cases, distributing copies of Board decisions and publications, and operating the Board's Library and on-line information services;
(ii) Manages the Board's records, reports, legal research, and correspondence control programs; and
(iii) Answers requests under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts at the Board's headquarters, and answers other requests for information except those for which the Office of the General Counsel or the Office of Policy and Evaluation is responsible.
(5)Office of the General Counsel. The General Counsel provides legal advice to the Board and its headquarters and regional offices; represents the Board in court proceedings; prepares proposed decisions for the Board in cases that the Board assigns; coordinates legislative policy and performs legislative liaison; responds to requests for non-case related information from the White House, Congress, and the media; and plans and directs audits and investigations.
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(9)Office of Information Resources Management. The Office of Information Resources Management develops, implements, and maintains the Board's automated information systems.
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Given the emergence of Mesoraco, anyone now wishing we had gone with Chris Sale instead of Grandal?
Afraid I am.
Given the emergence of Mesoraco, anyone now wishing we had gone with Chris Sale instead of Grandal?
Afraid I am.
I too think Sale is a huge talent but was swayed by people who know more than I that one should stay away from him. Don't know if you read the minor league board or not but DougDirt who knows his stuff on these guys says teams stayed away because of his arm angle? When he throws apperently it's not good at all and almost all that throw with that motion wind up injured and at a young age. He talked about it on the draft day thread and also mentioned it when others taked of who the would like the Reds to select.
Don't shoot the messenger just passing along the reasons why it is said many passed on him.
More possible trading chips to spin for more pressing needs?
Easy to say that now. I'm not huge on taking high school players anyway with your first rounder.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Slavery on Ocracoke
14 comments:
- Anonymous9:01 AM
Thank you for a great read. Any article about slavery usually stirs up controversy. You have written a fair, open and honest article that holds much value for the reader. Only by understanding injustices in the past can we prevent them in the future.ReplyDelete
Years ago when I learned of the relationship between Muzel and Kenny Ballance I was touched by the kindness and love that they shared together. Thanks for including them in your writing. If only the world were filled with more people like them.
Ocracoke is still such a magical place!
- Anonymous12:29 PM
"Ironically, the relaxation of control..." "Interbreeding caused confusion..." Do these editorial comments need footnotes from some 18th century broadsheet? incidentally, I live in a town that historically was a distribution point for plantation products. The train tracks are now gone (rails to trails) but during its hey day the railroad hub in a ghost town north of here was a transitional employer of sorts -- The rail roads employed many an African American as did the Postal Service --There is a book out about the history of the Pullman railroad cars. My point the new industry that moved in to educate the populace --drew upon the available labor force. I can not help but think the early campus buildings were built by the hands of descendants of formerly enslaved African Americans. And yet the 2010 census figures paint a picture of well much the same situation that has existed previously.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous9:44 PM
What is the story with "Negro Island"? (Which I have seen documented, in some instances, using the more offensive term.)ReplyDelete
This was a small islet north of the Old Creek area, east of Oyster Creek/Gap Point, first appears on 1910 charts
last appears on 1942 charts
Just curious about the name, the ephemeral nature of islets being a given.
To the best of my knowledge Negro Island was so named because a black man was hanged there many years ago. That is all I had ever heard. I called Blanche several minutes ago to see if she had any more information. Unfortunately that is all she knew about the origin of the name. However, she remembered walking along the shore many years ago with her papa. At that time the island had mostly washed away, although a remnant was still visible. A large, but dead, oak was still standing. Blanche guessed that was the tree from which the black man was hanged. There may still be evidence of the island. I will check with someone who will know.ReplyDelete
Re. the name (and the spelling): I know that some people list the island with the currently more offensive name...not to be offensive, but in the interest of historical accuracy. I have even had conversations about this with African-American visitors to Ocracoke. Some are offended; others think the traditional name is justified so we don't forget portions of our sometimes disturbing history.
Keven, by the way, I receive an email notification when you leave a comment, but it doesn't show up on the blog unless I copy and paste it in a comment box. Sometimes I may miss one...but it's not intentional. Maybe you could figure out why your comments are not showing up (??).


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Elizabeth Karmel's Double Cherry Pie With Streusel Topping
Dig Into This American Favorite.
This very special pie is made all the better with two kinds of cherries; sweet bing cherries and sour cherries.
Cooking Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350 F
In a saucepan, cook half of the cherries with sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Meanwhile, make a slurry with cornstarch and water and add to the pot. Bring to a boil and let cook about 1-2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, and remaining cherries. Take off the heat and set aside until cool to the touch.
While the filling is cooling, make streusel topping by mixing sugar, butter, flour, salt and spices together with a fork until mixed and crumbly, but not smooth.
Spoon cherry filling into pre-baked pie shell and top with streusel. Bake on a cookie sheet set in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes for a large pie and 15 minutes for a mini pie, or until the topping is browned and the filling is bubbling. Let cool at least an hour to serve warm or refrigerate
once the pie is room temperature, and serve cold.
This recipe was styled by chef Karen Pickus for "Good Morning America."
*Recipe Courtesy of Elizabeth Karmel, Executive Chef of Hill Country Chicken
Recipe Summary
Main Ingredients: sour cherry, bing cherry, dark bown sugar, sugar, flour
Course: Dessert


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3D was a big push for Sony, with many first-party releases touting the feature. However, it's disappeared from Sony's marketing efforts as of late. Is it an admission that consumers weren't particularly enthused for the feature to begin with? Why, yes.
Speaking at Eurogamer Expo, Sony UK's Fergal Gara admitted that "it's fair to say consumers have decided it's not hugely important at this time... wearing the glasses and consuming 3D in that way in the home isn't hugely popular. That's just a fact."
Because 3D isn't offering Sony a unique selling proposition, the marketing man says that Sony has moved its focus onto introducing new IP. "You've seen us shift our effort onto fresh new exciting IP. I'm certainly really pleased to see the strength of that as we look into next year." While it's unlikely the money saved from no longer supporting 3D development will go far in actually supporting new IP, it is important to note that Naughty Dog's Uncharted 3 had 3D--but it's upcoming new IP The Last of Us does not.
Of course, Sony isn't willing to give up on 3D quite yet. "It may have a bigger life a little further down the line," Gara told Eurogamer. However, the company must overcome the necessity for 3D glasses. "The glasses will certainly be a big part of the hassle factor... How good will glasses-free 3D be? We haven't seen any killer technology land on the market yet that proves a must have, and I don't have a firm view on whether that will happen."


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By Tom Krasovic
SAN DIEGO — The Chargers shook off an ugly first half Sunday and opened the season with a 24-17 victory over the Vikings.
Turning boos into cheers, the Chargers shut out the Vikings in the second half and unleashed running backs Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert while erasing a 17-7 halftimes deficit.
Tolbert scored three touchdowns, two on passes from quarterback Philip Rivers.
Filling in for injured kicker Nate Kaeding, Chargers punter Mike Scifres made a 40-yard field goal that tied the score 17-17 and made all three points after touchdowns.
The Vikings won the coin toss and chose to receive the opening kickoff.
Historically bad at covering kicks last year, the Chargers turned to their new special teams coach and several newcomers on coverage teams. But Percy Harvin ripped off a 103-yard return to put the Vikings ahead, and the Chargers lost Kaeding to an injured left knee on the play.
Linebacker Shaun Phillips quickly rallied the Chargers by deflecting and intercepting Donovan McNabb's first pass as a Viking, putting San Diego on Minnesota's 6-yard line. Three plays later, the Chargers tied it, 7-7, on a three-yard pass to Tolbert, uncovered in the end zone.
The Vikings won the rest of the half, going into the locker room with a
17-7 lead.
Minnesota's offense had two scoring drives. Three conversions on third down — two coming on passes by McNabb — fueled a 77-yard march that led to Ryan Longwell's 33-yard field goal. Adrian Peterson's 46-yard run that left Chargers safeties Eric Weddle and Bob Sanders on the ground set up a three-yard touchdown pass, McNabb to receiver Michael Jenkins early in the second quarter.
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers threw too high several times in the first half. With the Vikings ahead 17-7, he over threw 6-foot-5 speedster Vincent Jackson in the end zone and later missed 6-5 receiver Malcom Floyd, who was open 15 yards downfield.
The Chargers didn't score in the second quarter despite twice going past the Vikings' 26. With Kaeding unavailable, the Chargers opted against having Scifres try a 42-yard field goal; instead, Rivers threw incomplete on fourth-and-20.
Vikings pass-rusher Brian Robison stopped the Chargers after they reached the 17 with 10 seconds left in the half. He hit Rivers on a first-down pass try, and Antonio Winfield intercepted the wobbler.
Mathews and Tolbert gained all of the yards — including 37 by Mathews off a short pass — in a 69-yard drive to open the third quarter. Tolbert's seven-yard scoring run capped it.
Tying the score for the second time was Scifres. His 40-yarder, the first field goal of his career, made it 17-17 early in the fourth quarter.
Rivers made his best play of the game to give the Chargers their first lead. Buying time for Tolbert, who wasn't his first option, the quarterback scrambled to his left and drew a Vikings pass defender to him. Rivers then threw to Tolbert near the sideline, and the back dived into the end zone ahead of safety Jamarca Sanford.
McNabb wasn't able to match Rivers on the next series. Unable to find a receiver, he was tackled at the ankles by linebacker Antwan Barnes for a third-down sack.
Game notes: Rivers did not throw a pass to a receiver until hitting Floyd with nine minutes left in the second quarter. He targeted Antonio Gates on
11 passes in the first half, and Gates caught six for 46 yards. … After rushing 16 times for 125 yards in the first half, including 74 from Peterson on nine carries, the Vikings had only 19 yards to show for seven rushes in the third quarter. … Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo left the game because of a left knee injury.


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Tim Kirk, the chief winemaker at his family's Clonakilla winery at Murrumbateman, is well known as a religious man, but now it seems he is working his own miracles.
The various 2011 Clonakilla shiraz wines, born in the wettest and arguably worst season in living memory, are outstanding, all the more remarkable when you consider the season's difficulties.
The rainfall for the six-month growing season was 586 millimetres (average is 346 millimetres), and the outbreaks of fungal disease were barely containable. Kirk writes in his vintage notes: ''2011 was the most challenging year we have had to deal with, a number of blocks were left unpicked as they were not going to achieve the standard required. Managing mildew and botrytis in the vineyard was a major undertaking. Sprays were carefully timed and, mercifully, the tractors didn't get bogged.''
More than 1000-dozen of the vineyard's $100 flagship shiraz viognier were bottled, less than half the average quantity.
Yet the wine is spectacular, and so is its running mate, the $45 O'Riada Shiraz. Clonakilla's $30 Hilltops Shiraz is also very good.
And no, it's not the result of a miracle. It's because Clonakilla goes the extra yard. If Kirk did not believe in the wine, he wouldn't have released it at the going rate of $100 retail, no matter what the quantity.
Kirk is not only an intelligent, thoughtful winemaker with great vineyards at his disposal, he's also honest. And he knows when the quality isn't up to par.
There are no compromises at Clonakilla, a model that can be compared to other iconic, family-owned small wineries such as Grosset, Bindi, Paringa Estate, Oakridge and Craiglee.
These were all represented among the guests at a recent 20-year retrospective tasting of Clonakilla shiraz viognier.
The crowd at the tasting dinner was a testament to the esteem and respect in which Kirk and Clonakilla are held by winemakers and the media. And the wines did not disappoint.
High points were the 2001 and 2009, with 2008, 2006, 2004 and 1998 also outstanding, closely followed by 2005, 2010, 2011, 2002, 1997 and 1995. These are all of trophy, gold medal or very high silver medal quality on my scorecard, earning 93 or more points out of 100.
Then came several vintages of silver-medal quality, excellent wines but marginally less harmonious or complex. Those were the '92, '93, '94, '99, 2000 and 2007. The '94 and '07 have a great deal going for them and could score higher on another day, as they have in the past. That only leaves two lesser wines: 1996 (a particularly cold season and late harvest) and 2003 (drought affected), but even these are quite acceptable.
One can never divine precisely how a given vintage will mature, and the 2011 may well be downgraded in future vertical tastings such as this. But today the wine is utterly lovely, a shiraz for pinot noir lovers, if you like. In weight and richness it may suffer by comparison with its peers, but as a bottle on a table in a restaurant it will be lapped up greedily and loved.
The wine is clean and fresh, bright and balanced and delicious, and has the marvellously lifted, spicy fragrance that typifies this label.
The conclusion must be that, while the season was a nightmare, hard work in the vineyard and strict selection in the winery resulted in beautiful wine - it is simply a matter of the winemaker's commitment.
Charles Rousseau of Burgundy's celebrated Domaine Armand Rousseau once said, when discussing a superb wine he'd made from the ordinary 1972 vintage, that great wine can be made every year in Burgundy; it is down to hard work in the vineyard and selection in the winery. Selection means firstly fermenting only the healthy, sound berries, and later, rejecting any barrels of wine that don't meet the standard.
If only more wine producers espoused these standards.
Kirk says: ''We want to capture the terroir, to hear what the vineyard has to say. It's a special piece of land in a special district, and we want to let it speak as clearly as possible. And we're tinkering all the time.''
Not much tinkering was needed: the wines were never over-oaked and never suffered from excessively interventionist winemaking - such as tannin addition. If anything, the proportion of whole bunches (nowadays about 20 per cent) and the addition of viognier (never more than 10 per cent and in recent years no more than 6 per cent) have been moderated and finessed.
Clonakilla also makes a straight shiraz from its best old vines, labelled syrah, but only in the best years, so no 2011 was made. We tasted four vintages and again 2009 held its head high. These are excellent wines that differ only slightly from the shiraz viognier: if anything there's less fragrance and more stuffing, more like a conventional Australian cool-climate shiraz.
The 2011 O'Riada Shiraz ($45), sourced from other Canberra vineyards, in Murrumbateman and Hall, is also a cracker and, at half the price, outstanding value.
So, after 20 years, what is the lasting impact of Clonakilla shiraz viognier? Bailey Carrodus at Yarra Yering had been adding viognier and fermenting whole bunches with stems for many years before Clonakilla. But Clonakilla created a distinctive wine of beauty, of year-to-year consistency and sold it for an affordable price. It grabbed the public imagination in ways Yarra Yering never did, partly because Kirk promoted the wine, showed it around, ensured wine writers tasted it, and - importantly - he entered it in competitions, where it excelled.
It spawned a horde of imitators, down to sub-$15 bottles such as Yalumba Y Series. But the fashion seems to be fading. Stalk-fermented shiraz is now a significant trend and it's likely to endure.
In the end, though, it's not viognier or stalks that make the wine better or worse, it's great vineyards and great winemakers.


text: Listen Sportsmanship, On the Playing Fields and OffThree Special Olympics athletes from the Serbian town of Cacak received an award for their sporting achievements. In an act of generosity and sportsmanship, they decided to help out their hometown team with a contribution. For every athlete we reach, there are many more waiting for their chance. Donate and help us reach out to one more person.On 2 October 2010, during a presentation for talented young athletes in Serbia, three Special Olympics athletes were among those recognized by the Ministry of Youth and Sport. The young people were recognized for their achievements in sports, arts and sciences. Five athletes were selected in the top category; among them were three Special Olympics athletes: Djordje Polic, 20, Dejan Dakic, 19, and Marko Polic, 19. Minister Snezana Samardzic-Markovic presented the awards. The Ministry of Youth and Sport has been a strong supporter of Special Olympics Serbia for several years and has been instrumental in including sports for people with disabilities into mainstream sports. That recognition was just the latest that these exceptional young men have received. The three Special Olympics athletes from Cacak had already been recognized for their sporting achievements during the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Idaho, USA. Then, when they returned home from the United States, they were awarded 2,000 Euros (about $2,750) by the Ministry's Youth section. To the athletes and their families, this amount represented almost double each family's annual income. More than a year later, Djordje and Marko, who are brothers, and Dejan, in consultation with their families, offered their award money to help pay for uniforms for the athletes participating in the Special Olympics European Games in September. Their generous offer -- a gesture of thanks to Special Olympics Serbia -- was graciously declined. But the three young men still wanted to contribute in some way, so they gave each of the athletes in their hometown delegation 50 Euros (about $70) as spending money. During the European Games, they kept in touch with coach Milorad Djondric via text message to find out how the team was doing. "Djordje, Dejan and Marko were recognized for their sporting achievements at the highest level and we are so proud of them. But it is their act of generosity that touched us all very deeply. Their parents have raised fine young men who set the highest standards of human decency within Special Olympics Serbia," said Aleksandar Stanojevic, Special Olympics Serbia National Director. Your generosity makes achievements of Special Olympics athletes possible, on the playing field and off. Donate and help us give the power of sport to one more person who wants to participate.


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|No such thing as a small change
Re^3: usage of pushbuttonby marto (Archbishop)
|on Nov 21, 2012 at 19:41 UTC ( #1004995=note: print w/replies, xml )
|Need Help??
The buttons for the application are most likely different from that of calc.exe. A google search for the names of the tools you claimed to be using shows GUI tests automation - Tutorial (among other) which is a good starting point.
Again you've not given any specific information. I know you are new to this site, and perhaps to Perl and programming in general, however basic problem solving skills are required regardless of the language. You haven't shown an example of what you've tried, or explained how it doesn't work. In order to make it easier for people to help you, please read and understand the links I have already provided.
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Don't pass 'this' out of a constructor
Within a class, the 'this' Java keyword refers to the native object, the current instance of the class. Within a constructor, you can use the this keyword in 3 different ways:
- on the first line, you can call another constructor, using this(...);
- as a qualifier when referencing fields, as in this.fName
- as a reference passed to a method of some other object, as in blah.operation(this);
You can get into trouble with the last form. The problem is that, inside a constructor, the object is not yet fully constructed. An object is only fully constructed after its constructor completely returns, and not before. But when passed as a parameter to a method of some other object, the this reference should always refer to a fully-formed object.
This problem occurs mainly with listeners.
Here's an example which illustrates the point:
import java.util.Observable; import java.util.Observer; /** @author javapractices.com @author Andrew Sackett */ public final class EscapingThisReference { /** A RadioStation is observed by the people listening to it. */ static final class RadioStation extends Observable { //elided } /** A listener which waits until this object is fully-formed before it lets it be referenced by the outside world. Uses a private constructor to first build the object, and then configures the fully-formed object as a listener. */ static final class GoodListener implements Observer { /** Factory method. */ static GoodListener buildListener(String aPersonsName, RadioStation aStation){ //first call the private constructor GoodListener result = new GoodListener(aPersonsName); //the 'result' object is now fully constructed, and can now be //passed safely to the outside world aStation.addObserver(result); return result; } @Override public void update(Observable aStation, Object aData) { //..elided } private String fPersonsName; /** Private constructor. */ private GoodListener(String aPersonsName){ this.fPersonsName = aPersonsName; //ok } } /** A listener which incorrectly passes a 'this' reference to the outside world before construction is completed. */ static final class BadListenerExplicit implements Observer { /** Ordinary constructor. */ BadListenerExplicit(String aPersonsName, RadioStation aStation){ this.fPersonsName = aPersonsName; //OK //DANGEROUS - the 'this' reference shouldn't be passed to the listener, //since the constructor hasn't yet completed; it doesn't matter if //this is the last statement in the constructor! aStation.addObserver(this); } @Override public void update(Observable aStation, Object aData) { //..elided } private String fPersonsName; } /** Another listener that passes out a 'this' reference to the outside world before construction is completed; here, the 'this' reference is implicit, via the anonymous inner class. */ static final class BadListenerImplicit { /** Ordinary constructor. */ BadListenerImplicit(String aPersonsName, RadioStation aStation){ this.fPersonsName = aPersonsName; //OK //DANGEROUS aStation.addObserver( new Observer(){ @Override public void update(Observable aObservable, Object aData) { doSomethingUseful(); } } ); } private void doSomethingUseful() { //..elided } private String fPersonsName; } }
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Would you use this technique?


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My wife and I are looking at a house that doesn't have a bath on the 1st floor. There is a small area in the living room/front entry that has a coat closet that could be converted to a small half bath. The location is on a wall adjacent to the kitchen and the basement below is unfinished (ie plumbing should be fairly easy), but the closet floor area would have to be expanded with a new wall (equaling about 6 linear feet). This would create probably a 4'x5' bath.
Can anyone give me any estimates of what is may cost to construct this new bath? And any ways to reduce costs as much as possible?


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From the outside, it's hard to find much evidence that Washington is getting closer to a fiscal cliff deal. Perhaps there is more going on behind the scenes than the headlines suggest, but as of today it is hard to find much evidence that the odds of a deal have risen. As the potential for fiscal drag rises, it is worth reiterating why this is so dangerous. From my perspective, the biggest risk to the economy, and to financial markets, comes from the tax side of the equation.
To review, the fiscal cliff comprises a series of tax hikes, including: marginal tax rates, payroll taxes, capital gains, taxes on dividends, estate taxes, and a new 3.8% tax on non-wage income for high earners. In addition, without legislative action, the alternative minimum tax (AMT) will hit millions of more Americans. In aggregate, the combination of these tax increases and new taxes will equal roughly $400bn.
While the $400bn figure is normally compared to overall gross domestic product (GDP), a more relevant comparison is against disposable income, which will take a direct hit as a result of these tax increases. US Disposable Income is currently a bit below $12 trillion, which means the tax increases, should they last the full year, represent roughly 3.5% of what Americans take home on an annual basis. As I've argued in past, this is a very large tax hike.
Also, it will be happening at a time when income growth is already very slow. As of October, disposable income was growing at around 3.5% year-over-year, half the 50-year average. For hourly workers, the situation is even worse. Hourly wages are growing at little better than a 1% year-over-year pace. The tax hikes, particularly the jump in the payroll tax, will hit hourly workers hard.
Should these tax hikes hit, and remain in place, there could be several implications:
- Potential recession. Most importantly, a tax hike of this magnitude set against a weak expansion will probably lead to another recession as consumers are forced to pull back on spending.
- Unusual trading. Next, we are likely to see a continuation of a very unusual end-of-year tax trading – namely, investors selling winners to minimize capital gains liabilities.
- US market underperformance. Finally, we expect to see international markets outperform the United States. Since peaking in September, the S&P 500 is down roughly 4%. In comparison, the MSCI? ACWI-ex US Index is within a few points of its September high.
One thing we don't expect to happen – a massive sell-off in dividend stocks. We have maintained for some time that with the exception of U.S. utility stocks, we don't believe the dividend space is more vulnerable than the broader market. Since the September high, the two US iShares dividend funds, the iShares High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSEARCA:HDV) and the iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSEARCA:DVY), are performing in-line with or better than the S&P 500.
While Washington is, at least in theory, capable of compromise, time is running short. While a plunge over the fiscal cliff can be rectified in 2013, investors are justified in being cautious. Until we see the parties move off of their entrenched positions, we'd embrace three strategies: stay defensive, don't abandon dividend stocks and favor international equities.


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I used POCO in windows.
I have solved various complex problems with POCO.
But, I found some bug on Shared Memory when I use Memory mapped file while multiple processes are using that at same time.
I fixed this bug after add just following one line in checking Write Mode Block at "Foundation/src/SharedMemory_WIn32.cpp".
Code: Select all
shareMode |= FILE_SHARE_WRITE;
I want this fix to apply next version.
Thanks for reading.


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Luis Fernando Lopez is a Dominican-American street gangster associated with the Northwood Dominican Drug Dealers and also works as a bodyguard for club owner and Ancelotti associate Anthony "Gay Tony" Prince. He is also be rumored to be involved in underground fight clubs.
Luis appears during Grand Theft Auto IV on three occasions. The first time he visits the Bank of Liberty branch in Algonquin during the bank robbery pulled off by the McReary brothers and Niko Bellic in the mission Three Leaf Clover. Fellow hostage Eugene Reaper suggested that they stand up to the robbers. Luis stated it was a bad idea, which was proven when Eugene killed Keane and was then shot dead by Packie and Derrick. Luis escaped unharmed when the surviving robbers fled the scene.
The second time, he ambushes the diamond deal that Niko was making with Isaac Roth on behalf of the Pegorinos in the mission Museum Piece. It could be assumed, after the events in Lost & Damned (see section below), that Luis' employer has sent him to retrieve the diamonds after The Lost ambush the first exchange at The Platypus during the mission Diamonds in the Rough. It has also been speculated that Luis worked with Johnny, but he was there with the Ancelotti Family when the deal crashed, and he shot at Johnny. Furthermore, during the end credits of The Lost and Damned, one recap of the museum scenario shows Luis trying to escape via the roof as Johnny and Niko escape by bike and car respectively. Luis dashes to a skylight, then begins to open fire at someone below.
The third time he went to the diamond/Gracie Ancelotti exchange with Gay Tony in the mission Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend. The exchange was interrupted by Bulgarin, who believed Tony and Luis stole the diamonds from him, and sent his men after Tony and Luis, and also on Niko and Packie.
The Lost And The Damned
Luis appears in The Lost and Damned twice, once in the mission Diamonds in the Rough when Johnny is stealing the diamonds from Gay Tony, and during the museum mission. He told Gay Tony's boyfriend Evan to flee with the diamonds in a limo, while Luis dealt with the other bikers, with Johnny in hot pursuit of the diamonds. It is presumed Luis then killed every biker that was present other than Johnny, Terry, and Clay.
Also when Johnny plants the wire-tap into Bryce Dawkins Infernus (which later becomes Niko's) you are able to call a certain number to listen to the wiretap. Bernie Crane mentions Gay Tony, and then mentions Luis saying "If he played for our team I would totally be the catcher."
- There is speculation he will be the protagonist in the second episode of the DLC. Reasons to support this are his criminal background, typical of GTA protagonists, and his unusual prominence in GTA IV, making several apparently-incidental appearances. For example, in the mission Museum Piece, it is Luis who ambushes Niko and Johnny during the diamond exchange, and the achievement you get after completing the mission is called "Impossible Trinity"; a cryptic title, but one which may be interpreted as a reference to three GTA IV protagonists being brought together by unlikely coincidence. It should also be noted that in the credits of The Lost and Damned, the mission Museum Piece is shown -- Niko is shown fighting at the front entrance, Johnny at the back entrance fighting and Luis is also shown, firing through the skylight on the roof.
- It is speculated that Bulgarin's disappearance from the story of GTA IV may have something to do with Luis -- it is listed on the LCPD website that Bulgarin has been killed. Note, however, that Bulgarin is already listed as dead while clearly alive during GTA IV, bringing the accuracy of the database into question.
- There is also a parallel in the grudges Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz, and Luis hold towards Ray Boccino -- Niko had always had problems with Ray and even killed him on Pegorino's orders; Johnny Klebitz's friend Jim Fitzgerald was killed on Ray's orders; and Luis's friend Teddy Benavidez was also killed on Ray's orders.
- An interesting note to be made is that during the mission Three Leaf Clover it is actually possible to shoot - and kill - Luis while he is lying on the floor as a hostage. If the player chooses to do this, Luis will still appear later in the game.
Murders Commited by Luis
- Mori Green (killed as he ambushed a deal between Niko and Johnny with the Jewish Mob)
- Rodislav Bulgarin (rumored)
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Luis, as seen in Three leaf clover
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Luis In Museum Piece


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Mercedes hits the track with 2014 car
Mercedes has put the first 40km on its 2014 car by completing a filming day at Silverstone. It later released a brief YouTube audio clip of the car on track (above).
Nico Rosberg was behind the wheel of the new W05, giving it a shakedown in cold but dry conditions. The car left the garage at 14.21 in the afternoon and completed 40km before dusk at 16.30.
Under the current testing restrictions, teams are allowed to complete filming days on demonstration tyres, but the running will have been useful to start to weed out basic teething issue ahead of its public track debut in Jerez on Tuesday. The team also confirmed that its drivers would spend alternate days at the wheel next week, starting with Lewis Hamilton on Tuesday.
The team confirmed the W05 in question was a "full 2014 specification Formula One car".
Such a great feeling. Just drove my new silver arrow for the first time. It looks quick, but I don't know if it is quick yet!— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) January 24, 2014


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Psych? Friday's season finale had an Austin Kearns reference in it.
Burn Notice? great show, great cast. I'll watch anything with Bruce Campbell in it.
Eureka? geeky science nerds teemed with an awkward sheriff.
Project Runway? guilty pleasure. I watch it with the wife.
anyone have others they can recommend?


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The death of a pet is difficult enough to bear; in some cases, the whereabouts or cause of death of the pet is unknown. The pet may have run away or been stolen, or, the owner may have needed to surrender the pet to a humane shelter. In these situations, there is seldom any 'closure.' The owner does not know when or if the pet has died, or if lost, whether the pet will ever come back. As a result, when to stop searching and when to start the grieving process are unsure. There may also be additional guilt associated with this type of loss.
Doing something positive during this time of sadness may help the grieving process by celebrating the life of the pet. Activities which may help include:
Should I get another pet?
When or if you should get another pet varies with the individual and the choice is a personal one. Some people may want to find a new pet almost immediately. Sometimes, they may have unrealistic expectations of the new pet, especially if they are getting a young, rambunctious animal after an older, mature one has died. Others need longer to work through their grief before they are physically and emotionally ready for another pet. In either case, we all know you are not replacing your pet, but finding another animal with whom you can share life. Some people may find it is just not possible for them to have another pet. You need to do what is right for you.
In general, you should give children some time before getting another pet. Getting a pet too soon may cause the child to feel guilty or disloyal, and they may have difficulty bonding to the new pet. The child may also think that if something happened to them, they would soon be forgotten and a substitute would be found. They need to understand that friendships cannot immediately be replaced.
People who have a pet who has died need to talk to someone. Often, family members and friends are very supportive, but in some instances, they may not understand how important your pet was to you. It is important to find someone who does understand.
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I inherited this watch from my Grandfather by way of my father. I have tried to research it on line but the inscribed name seems to be misspelled.
I am wondering about anything that anyone can tell about it and how much I should insure it for. I want to keep it but I am getting old and want to let my children know how much it is worth. Please email me at email@example.com.
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By: Elizabeth Nickerson
April 19, 2013
Tallahassee, FL--Police out in force in the Boston community and a nation is awakened by news that one bombing suspect is killed by police and a massive manhunt for the second.
"It's more or less the innocence that was hurt again in the United States," said Tom Perkins, a Tallahassee Runner.
Gary Griffin, a local running enthusiast, was at the Boston Marathon and knows that justice will be served, but wants to know why? Why the suspects destroyed such a day of unity?
"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men as they say," said Gary Griffin, who ran in the Boston Marathon. "I understand the other one was his brother. What drove him to do that, that's what I would like to know."
David Yon has been to the Boston Marathon many times and is, like many Americans, glued to the TV as the story develops.
"If you got one enemy that you're fighting then at least you know how to react and what to do," said David Yon, a Tallahassee Runner. "But violence comes from so many different directions and definitely makes it a lot harder to understand."
Tallahassee runners are running for Boston Saturday morning with these blue and yellow ribbons. Runners say they represent strength and unity that they are not defeated in the wake of tragedy.
The Palace Saloon 5K will be held at James Messer Field tomorrow Saturday, April 20TH at 8 a.m. According to runners, the event has already attracted a thousand people. All of the runners will sign a banner that reads, "Boston we're with you" to send to the Boston Athletic Association.


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Deputy Todd Tinsley, left, was recently awarded a Governor's Impaired Driving Enforcement Award. He is pictured with Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Director Bill Bell.
Finchville Ruritan plans community yard sale
The Finchville Ruritan Club will have a community yard sale Thursday through Saturday at the Finchville Community Center in Finchville, which is about four miles south on Ky. 55 South from the I-64 Taylorsville exit.
To rent a booth, please call 502-834-7754 for more information.
Chamber to award best dressed holiday businesses
The Taylorsville-Spencer County Chamber of Commerce will give out awards to the best dressed holiday businesses. Awards will be given for first, second and third place at the January Chamber luncheon.
Magnet office announces holiday closings
The Spencer Magnet office will be closed Tuesday, in observance of the New Year's holiday. The office will be open Monday and Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members of the Spencer County High School FCA portray the nativity in front of the high school during the Farm Toy Show earlier this month. Pictured from left are Jacob Barnett, Sierra Andrade, Rachel Sibert, Shelby Hughes, Clay Abell, Caleb Fulkerson, Daniel Cooper, Jarett Canon, Tyler Nichols and portraying Joseph and Mary are Cody Rowe and Lauren Stevens.
With the holiday season upon us, it's important to remember to reduce holiday stress and the after-holiday bills by developing a budget for gift giving, food and entertainment expenses.
Ryan and Misty Bivens of LaRue County were honored as Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2012 "Outstanding Young Farm Family" during the organization's 93rd annual meeting in Louisville.
'Love My Neighbor' to open Saturday
Love My Neighbor, a local ministry that offers clothing, shoes, accessories and appliances to those in the community in need, will open to the public on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Love My Neighbor is located in the old Bullfrog Nursery building on Taylorsville Road.
Items are provided at low costs, but no one will be turned away, organizers said.
Also, from 9 a.m. to noon, the ministry will accept drop-off donations at the same location.
Chamber to award best dressed holiday businesses
Debbie Herndon, right, was sworn in Friday by Judge Linda Armstrong. Herndon was appointed by the state's education commissioner to fill the vacant Waterford seat on the Board of Education. No one filed to run for that seat in this fall's election, so applications were accepted and Herndon was chosen from the applicants after a short interview process.
Copyright © 2018
The Spencer Magnet is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Spencer County, KY and the surrounding area.


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♥ 8.1875" x 1.375"
♥ 8" x 2" - Standard Size most chosen by customers
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Recommended for 8.1875" x 1.375" labels:
Costco Brand Kirkland Water
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Sams Club Water known as Sams Choice 10 oz bottles, we recommend the 8" x 2" label size
Dasani Bottles - 16.9 and 8 oz., 8" x 2" label size
Aquafina Bottles - 16.9, 12 oz and 8 oz., and
Nestle Bottles - 8 oz
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These are a few that we've tried that fit securely with adequate overlap around the bottles. Please note that different regions sell different brands of water so its very important to measure the bottles to ensure your labels will fit securely around the bottle.
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Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
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We can create just about any design your interested in. Simply message us the theme and your ideas and we will create a few proofs for you to choose from. If your looking to have a custom logo made feel free to send us a sample of what your looking for or jot down a few ideas.
All products on our website are processed within 1 business day of the order. Once we receive an order and the proof has been sent and approved, we usually ship each order within 1-2 business days. Personalized items are processed individually, therefore, these items can take a little longer to complete.
Orders placed today, generally ship within 1 business day. Some items may take slightly longer. Once you finalize your proof, we will print and ship your order. If we do not hear from you within 2 - 3 business days after we have sent a proof we will assume the proof is approved and we will ship the order directly to you. Please allow 2 business days for your order to ship after proof approval.
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We understand that everyone makes mistakes (including us!). Take special care when reviewing your order. In the event that you made an error and need a replacement, we do offer a 30% discount off the original retail price on the replacement. Of course, if we made the error, we will replace your order.
Once completed and placed, your personalized order is immediately sent to production so that we may offer you expedient service, with orders often personalized and shipped within 24 hours! Understandably, cancellations or changes to personalized orders cannot be accepted once you have completed and placed your order. Completion of your order confirms and acknowledges that you have reviewed and verified the accuracy of your entire order before it was submitted.
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Partial Payment of Taxes
Section 194.014, F.S., requires a partial payment of taxes on properties that has a VAB petition on or after the payment delinquency date (normally April 1, following the assessment year under review). The partial payment requirements are summarized below.
Value Appeals:
For petitions on the value of property, (and for petitions about potability) the payment must include:
Other Assessment Appeals:
For petitions on the denial of a classification or exemption, or based on an argument that the property was no substantially complete on January 1, the payment must include:
***If the required partial payment is not made before the delinquency date, the VAB will deny your petition.


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Oracle: Its Fastest Engineered System
Oracle in June unveiled the company's Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 engineered system, part of the company's series of engineered solutions that combine its server hardware with software or middleware as tightly integrated appliance-like offerings.
Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 combines the company's SPARC T5-8 servers and the Oracle Exadata Storage Server hardware with Oracle database, middleware and systems software.
As an integrated system, Oracle claims the Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 offers up to 10 times faster database and application performance and 32 times faster deployment of database cloud services than traditional solutions that are integrated in the field. They also offer 2.5 times better performance than the previous-generation SuperCluster, Oracle said.


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I'm sure you guys have heard about the latest drug craze: eating bath salts and going kind of crazy. As you probably know, a man in Miami attacked another man and was actually eating him… zombie, anyone? And there have been two more similar incidents since then.
Andy Samberg from Saturday Night Live fame has decided to do something about this totally weird zombie attack thing happening. His message in this PSA. People: please stop eating other people. Watch, because this is seriously LOL worthy:
Other stuff you'll love:
The 30 most iconic movie images [Buzzfeed]
How to have fun when you're working out [College Candy]
Found: One Direction's trashiest fan [Crushable]
7 terrible reasons to stay in a relationship [Your Tango]
12 of the best female mugshots ever [The Frisky]
Disney princesses get hardcore makeovers [HuffPost Teen]
'90s trends are coming back! [Hollywire]
Battle of the teen celeb couples: Who's cuter? [Teen]
10 ways you could lose an internship [HerCampus]
The best of the overly-attached girlfriend meme [Smosh]
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How Often do You Change Your Bed Sheets? [POLL]
Your bed is suppose to be a place of comfort and safety, but what you don't see could be keeping you up at night and making you sick! I change my bed sheets probably every other week, as Dave Jensen says, if they need it or not. I have always been curious how others treat this household chore. I decided to be a bed sheet sleuth and went around the office asking my co-workers how often they changed their bed sheets. It is funny to see their reactions as they look at me and say, after giving me their answer, is that bad? I found it funny how many people had similar looks on their faces and how one, who will remain unnamed, really had to think about the chore and when the last time it was done. Here are the results from my unofficial office survey, where do you fit in this line up?
If you don't change your sheets often enough you are inviting bacteria to snuggle with you.
- While you sleep you sweat leaving behind body oils, hair and skin cells to gather in your sheets and pillow cases, and you've created a buffet of goodies for bed bugs; up to a fifth of an ounce in one week. (enough to make a bed bug a big fat couch potato)
- Dust mites won't actually eat on you but will leave feces in your bed (Yum)
- The debris left behind from these critters will make you sneeze, wheeze and feel yucky in general.
- If you wake up scratching and sneezing that should tell you that your bed is too dirty, symptoms of this can be seen in as little as two weeks.
- Cleaning your bed sheets every 7 days is the best way to protect yourself.
- Most bacteria and microscopic bugs need a high heat temperature to assure their extermination.
- Your Sheets should be washed and dried in temperatures of at least 140 degrees
- If you have luxury sheets that are likely to fall apart in these temperatures, wash them at 77 degrees and then steam them with a hand steamer until they are dry
- If you line dry your sheets, be sure to iron them afterwards
- Bleach, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide are the best sanitizers
I am not sure about you, but I have this crazy desire right now to go change my sheets! :) Now be honest, take the poll and tell me how often you REALLY change the sheets.


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With Lee County Public School District's new school year beginning on Aug. 8, Sun Splash Family Waterpark is winding down its summer operating schedule.
The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 7 then will be open weekends only until the season ends on Sept. 29. The final "Family Fun Night" of the season will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
"Family Fun Night" will feature music, food specials, a chance to meet Swish the Fish, and several prize drawings throughout the evening. Park visitors can also experience over 14 acres of slides, tubes, and attractions, including Sun Splash's three thrilling speed slides, Main Stream River, and a Tot Spot for the little ones. Park admission for "Family Fun Night" is $7 plus tax per Cape Coral resident, $9 plus tax per non-resident, $3 for same day park visitors who wish to return for the evening's activities and free for season pass holders. Parking is not included.
"We realize how hectic and stressful the first week back to school can be," said Sandra Greiner, Waterpark manager in a prepared statement. "Family Fun Night is the perfect way for families to take a break from it all and spend quality time together at an affordable price before fall sports and activities start to kick back in."
For more information about Sun Splash, admission rates and directions to the park, call (239) 574-0558 or visit www.SunSplashWaterpark.com .
Fact Box
Sun Splash Family Waterpark is Southwest Florida's largest waterpark with more than 14 acres of slides, pools, food and fun for all ages. It is located at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., just 2.5 miles north of Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral, Fla., and is open March through September. Sun Splash is owned and operated by the City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department. For hours, ticket information and directions to the park, visit the Sun Splash Web site at www.SunSplashWaterpark.com or call 239-574-0558. Also, follow Sun Splash online on Facebook or twitter.com/sunsplashcc for park information and exclusive discounts.


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Prophet returns in Crysis 3 to take on the Cell Corporation, but developer Crytek is leaving it up to the player on how to accomplish that--either through tactical, quiet-as-a-church-mouse stealth or guns blazing, in-your-face action. Electronic Arts has released a new interactive trailer to prove the point.
The video is based on the single-player Dam Busters level shown at E3. Watch the video twice to see both styles. I tried stealth first just to watch that compound bow in action.


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WHAT: Sam's Club will host free diabetes awareness health screenings to promote early detection and prevention of diabetes and prediabetes, and to help with blood sugar measurement. The screenings will offer free A1c blood tests and glucose screenings (valued at up to $200).The full screenings include:
· A1c blood test
· Glucose screening
· Blood pressure
· Body mass index (BMI)
· Vision screening
WHEN: Saturday, September 14
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: All Sam's Club locations with a pharmacy. To find a club near you, visit www.SamsClub.com/clublocator
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Additional Information: With more than 2.3 million free health and wellness screenings provided in U.S. Sam's Club location since 2010, Sam's Club will continue to serve communities in 2013 by hosting free screenings every second Saturday of the month. In 2012, Sam's Club Pharmacy program was ranked highest in customer satisfaction among mass merchandiser pharmacies in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Pharmacy Study.


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It's Peep's first day in the Big Wide World, and all the other animals gather round to teach him about cats. The animals race to see who is the fastest. Pocoyo: Up Up and Away - A lost airplane leads Pocoyo and friends on an adventure.
Visit the Website: http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com
Episode #310 / Length: 28 minutes


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In the 90's, Kindred employees set the goal of their products one day becoming "The Sinks of Choice Worldwide." This aspiration may have seemed overly ambitious, but only if one didn't know how far the Kindred spirit has already carried this small Canadian manufacturer in its first 50 years in business.
To achieve their aspirations, Kindred people have held their company to an exacting professional standard, founded on three unwavering principles: uncompromising workmanship and product quality, continuous design innovation, and an enduring commitment to its customers, employees, owners, suppliers, and community. Kindred's philosophy is eloquently reflected in its motto: "Our Spirit Shines."
Their top of the line CROWN series feature:
Extra Bowl Space
Bigger and deeper are redfined, with roomier bowls to accommodate your largest pans or utensils.
Elegant Finishes
Bowls with a highly durable and exceptionally attractive bowl and deck finishes provide stunning appeal to any kitchen decor.
The Quiet Sink
Undercoating is applied to deaden sound, provide a barrier to condensation, and to improve heat retention.
Rear Positioned Drains
Moving the drains to the back of the bowls means more storage space under the counter.


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Born: USA
Describes his recollections of the liberation of Dachau [Interview: 2004]
Dallas Peyton of Tucson, Arizona, was a member of the 70th Armored Infantry. In 1945, with other liberating troops, he entered the Dachau camp and encountered survivors and evidence of atrocities.
Copyright © United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC


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Seriously, if your palette isn't discerning enough to notice a difference, then simply go ahead and enjoy the $70 you have in your wallet after waking up from your drunken stupor. In fact, go ahead and start a thread about it instead of ****ting all over this one. I'm certainly not going to try and change your mind.
Earlier this afternoon:
Liquer? Didn't even knowher.
...and I'm sticking with it
lol, merge fail
Picked up this stuff over the weekend. A bit stronger, but also heavenly.
Eight tracks; each one simply...delicious.
But to address your question, why spend money on anything? Is there any reason to spend money on good food? Wine? Clothes?
Everyone has different tastes. I drink Makers and Buffalo Trace all the time. Occasionally I'll have a drink of that 15/20 year Van Winkle that's a bit pricier. Is it it really 3-4x better than my usual pour? Probably not, but it depends on how you quantify things. To some people, eating at a fancy restaurant is extremely wasteful. To others its well worth it.
Some people think going to 8 Jet games is excessive - others wouldn't miss a game for even a cousin's wedding.


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Borussia Dortmund play Malaga tonight and are favourites to progress after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in Spain.
Manager Jurgen Klopp was one of Europe's most sought-after coaches last summer after his Dortmund side stormed to the Bundesliga title and German Cup in spectacular fashion at the expense of current-leaders Bayern Munich last season.
This campaign has seen Bayern bounce back and win the Bundesliga with both admirable consistency and effortlessness, regaining their title at the weekend.
Bayern also gained more revenge over Dortmund by knocking them out the German Cup after losing to Klopp's side 5-2 in last year's final.
Europe is a different story however, and Klopp's side are still raring to go in the Champions League and would love to match the run or their rivals from Munich and perhaps set up an all-German semi-final.
Klopp has every reason to be confident ahead of the quarter-final second leg in front of what will be a magnificent atmosphere in the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund.
"My feeling is that we are going to continue to write this wonderful story. We are ready, we are motivated and we love this competition", Klopp told reporters.
Dortmund progressed from this season's toughest group, most notably beating Real Madrid and Manchester City to advance as winners without losing a game.
The German coach has been building his side over the last four years, and knows both his players and the club inside out.
"You either feel the pressure, or you feel the opportunity, and we see the opportunity", he added.
Klopp was able to rest seven of his starting 11 in the 4-2 win against Augsburg at the weekend and will surely be confident ahead of tonight's game. But, he knows nothing can be taken for granted, especially in the Champions League.
"Everything has been really positive so far, but we have to be careful", he concluded.
Malaga are not push-overs though, so the famously partisan crown needs to be in full voice to see their side through.
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The Barbershop guys preview Super Tuesday and weigh in on Judge Richard Cebull's email that included a joke about President Obama's heritage. Host Michel Martin checks in with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, columnists Ruben Navarrette and Mario Loyola, and Colorlines.com Editorial Director Kai Wright. Advisory: This segment may not be comfortable for some listeners.
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Idaho teen accused of shooting BB gun at man
Wed., Feb. 27, 2013, 9:05 a.m.
SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint teen has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault after police say he shot an Airsoft pellet gun at a Sandpoint city worker.
The Bonner County Daily Bee reports the 17-year-old was arrested Tuesday after police responded to a report of gunshots.
Police Chief Corey Coon says the high school student was riding in a pickup with friends when they mistook the worker for a sports coach and fired the plastic pellets as a prank.
The style of air gun that police say the teen used typically poses little safety risk but can leave welts at close range or cause eye damage. Airsoft guns look like traditional weapons though they are sold with an orange tip intended to identify them as a pellet gun.


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Video Timothy Lord Discovers the Good Night Lamp at CES (Video) 236
Consumer Electronic Show (warning - link landing page plays annoying sound) in Las Vegas to see the newest 42.001" LCD TVs, which are 0.001" bigger than last year's 42" models. And there are many boring Windows 8 devices, many of which both run Windows and can display the number 8. These items, along with keynotes from tech gurus like Bill Clinton (We're not making this up!) may be amazing to some news outlets, but not to Slashdot or to Our Man Timothy, who seeks out the new, the bizarre, and the unusual and -- without taking a dime from them -- lets their instigators talk to him about their wares. But it's got to be good stuff, not run of the mill incremental advances. Like the Good Night Lamp(tm), which was invented by Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino, whose "work has been exhibited," says the goodnightlamp.com/team page, "at the Milan Furniture Fair, London Design Festival, The Victoria & Albert Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York." Now the Good Night Lamp people are showing off their product and trying to raise money through Kickstarter. But that's enough from us. We will now hand the microphone to Ms. Deschamps-Sonsino and let her tell you the rest.


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UN Human Rights Council – 21st Session
Item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council's attention
Statement by Australia, 17 September 2012
Australia has raised its concerns at the human rights situation in Syria earlier today, and will address the situation in Cambodia, Sudan and Somalia later in this Council session. I will focus this statement on other countries that require the Council's attention.
Australia remains deeply concerned by the human rights situation in Iran. We condemn use of the death penalty, intimidation and arbitrary arrest of human rights defenders and political activists, violation of political and media freedoms, and unfair trials. We condemn discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, including Arab Iranians, Baha'is and religious converts, as well as women and girls. We support the work of the Special Rapporteur, and urge Iran to engage in a transparent manner with UN human rights mechanisms.
Within our region, Australia is deeply concerned about the continuing serious and systematic human rights abuses in the DPRK. We are concerned by reports of the use of torture and arbitrary detention, including in political prison camps. DPRK must engage constructively with the Special Rapporteur and permit him to visit. We urge the DPRK to strengthen the rights of women and people with disability and address the endemic malnutrition affecting its people, particularly children.
Australia is encouraged by the Sri Lankan government's release of a National Action Plan to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission. We welcome in particular the clear deadlines set out in the Plan. We will remain closely interested in the practical steps to be taken relating to national reconstruction, reconciliation and accountability.
Australia welcomes the steps taken by the Fiji interim government towards holding elections in 2014. Australia has provided $2.65 million to provide financial and technical support to the constitutional and electoral processes in Fiji. It is important that remaining human rights restrictions, including on freedom of speech, media and assembly, be lifted.
Lastly, Madame President
Australia has repeatedly expressed concerns at the continued use of the death penalty, and in some cases its expansion in scope or use, and share the concerns, including in individual countries, raised by the High Commissioner at the opening the Council's session.


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SPRINGFIELD — A top aide to House Speaker Michael Madigan is telling Illinois lawmakers to be ready for a special session in Springfield in December.
Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes told Democrats in an email Wednesday that a "possible" session could begin Dec. 3. He told lawmakers to "keep other days that week available."
The email was sent around the time Madigan and other legislative leaders were meeting in Chicago to discuss a deal to solve the state's $100 billion pension crisis.
Dec. 3 is the day after the deadline for candidates to file paperwork in the 2014 campaign, including anyone challenging incumbents.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin says progress is being made on pensions but any agreement is on hold until the cost savings of proposed solutions can be calculated.


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April 27, 2006
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Anne McPherson '06 was honored with the Captain's Award at last night's gymnastics banquet, and Alina Liao '09, Kimberley So '09, Lauren Tatsuno '09, and Miki Seltzer '07 were all honored with outstanding contribution awards for their performances this season. Sarah Peterson '07 was also elected to be the captain for the 2007 season.
The 2006 captain McPherson was honored with the Captain's Award, which goes to the member of the team who has contributed the most to the team through her leadership. During McPherson's four years at Yale, she was a member of two Ivy League Championship teams (in 2003 and 2005), was the Ivy League Champion on Beam twice, Ivy League Floor Exercise Champion and Ivy League All-Around Champion.
Four Bulldogs were also honored with outstanding contribution awards, given to the member of the team who, in the opinion of the coach, has contributed most to the team. Liao was this year's ECAC Rookie of the Year, won the Ivy League's All-Around title, and qualified for the NCAA regionals in the all-around.
In addition to Liao, So also had an outstanding rookie campaign, as she also qualified for the Northeast Regional Championships in the all-around, placing 10th in the event.
Tatsuno rounded out the freshman recipients of the award. She capped an outstanding rookie season by qualifying for the Northeast Regionals in the balance beam and finishing in the top 15 in the event.
Seltzer, who was named the ECAC Specialist of the Year, was also honored with the outstanding contribution award. Seltzer was this year's Ivy League Floor Exercise Champion, and qualified for the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships in the floor exercise and the vault.
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Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge Closed Due to Federal Shutdown
The Federal Government will be closed as current funding expired on September 30, 2013. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is very much aware that any lapse in appropriations imposes hardships on those we serve. Due to this event, the Little Pend Oreille and Inland Northwest National Wildlife Refuge Complex offices and refuges will be closed to the public.For programs experiencing a lapse in appropriated funding, only limited functions would continue, such as those necessary to respond to emergencies and to protect human life or property. While a lapse in appropriations remains in effect, public access to Service properties will be prohibited and fish and wildlife management activities and public programs will be cancelled. All Refuge programs, fishing, hunting, and general public access will not occur during the shutdown.Additional information is available at DOI.gov/shutdown and oneINTERIOR.gov, as well as at OPM.gov, which will contain information about the government's operating status on Tuesday, October 1, and the days following.


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Corporate Finance (LAW-856-001)
Anderson, K.
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LAW-856-001: Corporate Finance
This class is intended as a survey class on corporate finance, its functions in the business of the corporation and the legal structures of contract and corporate law that underpin the basic instruments of corporate finance - stock, preferred stock, varieties of debt, and other aspects of capital raising. As a survey class, it is conceived as an introductory class following Business Associations, rather than as a capstone course following courses in the specific areas of commercial, finance, and financial institutions law that are the legal tools of the course. The emphasis is on a combination of understanding the business functions of these instruments, why business decision-makers need to raise capital and make choices between mechanisms for raising capital - along with the legal aspects that lawyers need to know about these instruments in order to advise business clients. Students who come to law school with a strong background in business or finance will probably find that this course is too elementary for them, and they would be better off taking the doctrinal classes that this survey course introduces to students. For students without a prior background in business, this course can be taken alongside doctrinal courses in business and commercial law. The textbook (instructor is still making a final decision) will follow the basic structure of the balance sheet in financial accounting, and so will the class, although it requires no knowledge of accounting and it is not an accounting class (or substitute for one). Some very basic accounting concepts will be introduced, as well as the concepts underlying the time value of money and interest rates. Basic concepts from finance, such as risk, return, control, cost of capital, diversification, etc., will be introduced as well, with some supplemental reading on these concepts. However, these will be introduced conceptually, rather than using finance math. In addition, the course will have distinctly legal and practical component, using a practitioner's handbook on corporate finance drafting of contracts, covenants, terms and conditions to explore how the corporate finance is captured in contractual documents. The course will also discuss the financial markets in which capital is raised. The course will introduce (but not delve into) the other modern function of corporate finance - risk management - though the focus of the course is on capital raising instruments. This is a survey course, and a wide range of topics in law and business of corporate finance will be given an introduction. Students will be required to buy textbook and supplement, text on corporate finance contract drafting, access additional course materials on mywcl, and obtain a student subscription to the Wall Street Journal and read its finance articles. Students are required to turn in a short paragraph on the class reading as they arrive for each class session. Final exam (no paper; final paper in lieu of final exam not permitted, including for LLM students), but will be take-home exam, unlimited time but limited pages. Class participation encouraged and taken into account in grading.
Textbooks and Other Materials
The textbook information on this page was provided by the instructor. Students should use this information when considering purchases from the AU Campus Store or other vendors. Students may check to determine if books are currently available for purchase online.
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The NCAA announced Monday evening that the Tritons are the No. 2 seed in the six-team, double-site West Regional. UCSD had earned the CCAA's automatic NCAA berth on Sunday after outlasting Sonoma State via penalty-kick tiebreaker in the CCAA Championship final in Carson.
As the second seed, UCSD receives a bye into the Second Round. Triton Soccer Stadium will play host to third-seeded Seattle Pacific (14-3-2) against sixth-seeded BYU-Hawaii (10-4-3) this Thursday afternoon, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m.
The winner of Thursday's First Round affair matches up with UCSD on Saturday, Nov. 10. Kickoff under the lights at Triton Soccer Stadium is set for 6 p.m.
Ticket prices for the 2012 NCAA Division II West Regional are $8 for general admission and $5 for seniors and students. Children under seven years of age are admitted free of charge. Both matches will feature live stats.
UCSD and BYU-Hawaii were among 20 automatic qualifiers for the tournament. The Tritons embark on their eighth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship with a 14-2-3 overall record. They have now made it into 12 of the last 13 tournament fields since moving from Division III up to Division II.
Seattle Pacific is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) and is 14-3-2 on the year. The Falcons are an at-large NCAA entrant, as they were edged 1-0 in the semifinals of the GNAC Championship by Montana State Billings last Thursday in Tukwila, Wash. BYU-Hawaii is the automatic qualifier from the Pacific West Conference as its regular-season champion. The Seasiders are 10-4-3.
Sonoma State is the top seed in the West Regional and will host the other side of the bracket in Rohnert Park, to include fourth-seeded Cal Poly Pomona and fifth seed Western Washington.
The 2012 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship begins this Thursday, Nov. 8, with a 48-team field. The semifinals and championship game will be held at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, Ga., with the Peach Belt Conference serving as host. Saint Rose edged Grand Valley State, 2-1, to win the 2011 national championship.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Shea Salinas scored in the 15th minute and the San Jose Earthquakes held on to beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Sunday night.
Sam Cronin had the assist for the Earthquakes (10-11-7), who won their sixth consecutive home match.
Goalkeeper Zac MacMath made four saves for the Union (10-9-9) and the defense kept the game close, turning away more than a dozen attempts on goal.
Earthquakes midfielder Rafael Baca was given a second yellow card, forcing San Jose to play a man down for the final 33 minutes.
The Union remained in fourth place in the Eastern Conference while the Earthquakes stayed in eighth in the West.
San Jose, five points out of a postseason berth, missed a chance to add to its lead in the 62nd minute when it appeared Philadelphia's Brian Carroll had a ball hit his right shoulder and then run down his arm in the penalty box.
Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch, who also had four saves, kept the Union off the scoreboard with an impressive save in the 79th minute. He also punched Carroll's shot clear in the 89th.
Philadelphia, which managed a 12-6 edge in attempts on goal in the second half, had several opportunities to tie the score during at least five minutes of stoppage time.
Even without Baca, the Earthquakes managed to keep the pressure on, creating several scoring chances.
Philadelphia, which had possession of the ball for nearly 75 percent of the final 25 minutes, attempted its first corner kick in the 83rd minute. San Jose had a 16-2 advantage in corners.
The Union have been shutout in three of their last four matches and fell to 4-6-4 on the road.
San Jose had a 10-3 edge in attempts on goal and a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks in the first half.
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On the heels of a study, which found obesity is gaining on smoking as the leading cause of preventable death, comes an action plan by the government that gets to the gut of the issue, food.
The comprehensive plan by the F.D.A. is designed to make it easier for Americans to know what they're eating. It includes a menu of recommendations such as more precise nutrition labels with easier to understand portion information.
At home and when eating out, the F.D.A. report encourages restaurants to provide calorie and nutritional information to customers.
The F.D.A. is also considering specific definitions for terms like low-carb and carb-free, and is stepping up research into drugs and other therapies to tackle obesity. Lofty goals the government hopes to have in place in enough time to claim victory in the battle of the bulge.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 64 percent of all Americans are overweight, including more than 30 percent who are considered obese. About 15 percent of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are overweight...almost double the rate of two decades ago.


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LEOMINSTER -- It's gotten to the point that some city councilors and Mayor Dean Mazzarella can't even agree on using email.
Mazzarella wants all city employees and councilors to use the city email system, but there are complaints the system is cumbersome and unreliable.
Some city councilors are asking that access to their city provided email accounts be more user-friendly and secure, after they received multiple complaints from residents that their messages aren't being answered or acknowledged.
Councilor Rick Marchand said he's resorted to setting up a separate email account on his own so residents can contact him without fear the message may not get there or sensitive material may be compromised.
"A lot of taxpayers believe in order to access a city official they have to go through the city email, and you don't," Marchand said. "You may have an isolated incident that happens in a neighborhood, and they send an email, they want to know for sure it's getting through."
Because city councilors are elected officials and have full-time jobs outside City Hall, access to the city email system can be cumbersome.
"It's more of a use thing. It's just frustrating. I don't trust our public account. I keep all my emails, and anyone can see them at any time," Marchand said.
Marchand said that while he is an open book, some people living in his ward email him with sensitive information that he believes would be compromised through his city account.
"I don't want other people reading my email in City Hall. I don't trust the system. It's not a system that I can control. If someone sends an email, it's between you and them. I just don't like using it because I don't trust City Hall," he said.
Through his private account, he said, he can set his own security preferences. He also keeps all the emails sent to him.
Mazzarella disagrees with Marchand.
All emails discussing city business are public documents, so there is a policy that all city communications be done on city email, Mazzarella said.
There is a back-up system for emails so there is a record even if they are erased, he said.
"Our policy in the city is that there be an electronic record kept of every email to everybody," Mazzarella said. "When we conduct city business and somebody wants a copy of it, whether a lawsuit or anything, they have a right to ask for it under Freedom of Information (Act)."
Mazzarella said in his opinion, city councilors have no choice but to use their city email accounts.
Problems with the email system have been fixed, he said.
"Earlier this year we had to transfer some of our servers and there was some interruption, but nothing that was major," he said. "Somebody has the right to ask for e-mails sent from personal accounts. There has to be a back-up. Somebody can walk in off the street and request them."
Mazzarella said that in the case of certain private information, it could be redacted if need be from an email, but he believes that councilors need to follow the rules set out by the state on public documents.
"You can't just make up your own rules. It's the law. There has to be a back-up. That is our city policy, no questions about it. If we are about being transparent, this needs to happen," Mazzarella said.
Anything that is considered a public document on a sheet of paper is also a public document in electronic form, said Secretary of State William Galvin's spokesman Brian McNiff.
"The public records law makes no distinction between electronic and paper documents," he said.
Marchand said that every time he responds to a message from a constituent regarding a concern or complaint, he'll also copy the appropriate city employee on the same message so they are aware as well and can check into it.
City Councilor David Rowlands also has concerns about the councilor's email accounts, especially because there is no full time IT director to help when problems may arise.
"We're unique in the sense that we're not on the city's network. We have to access it remotely. It's extremely slow, and it's not reliable in terms of performance," he said.
Whenever there is a problem, the city must have an independent consultant come in to work on the problem, he said.
"I try to use the city one, and I do try and respond to it when I can get on there. It's so difficult though. It's simply not reliable for me," he said. "It's simply unacceptable in terms of reliability and performance. I get complaints from people who say they email me and I never get them."
Council President John M. Dombrowski said he does not use email often and if he does, it's through City Clerk Lynn Bouchard.
His city email does not work, Dombrowski said Friday.
The city solicitor sent him an email Thursday that did not arrive.
"It doesn't work, so I just don't use it," Dombrowski said.
Ward 4 Councilor Robert Salvatelli said he uses an iPhone for his emails, and it can only handle two accounts so he uses his work account and personal account.
If there are legal problems regarding city business it does not matter whether he uses a personal account of the city account, Salvatelli said.
"They can subpoena anything they want if they have a complaint," he said.
Mazzarella argued that if city officials use private accounts to discuss city business nobody may know they exist.
At-large Councilor Claire Freda said she uses her city account but there are emails moving between other councilors to Mazzarella's office that she is not cc'd on.
She only becomes aware of them when Mazzarella responds and includes her, Freda said.
"Anything pertaining to city bus that's discussed by email is supposed to be on a public site and accessed at any time," she said.
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Increase Your Mileage For FreePosted in How To: Engine on August 1, 2010
It's that time of year again when the weather is beautiful-we are putting the top down and hitting the road. Whether we are on our way to our favorite trail or just cruising and enjoying the weather, we cringe come fill-up time. We'd like to make it through one summer without getting gouged at the pump with artificially-increased prices. And at the end of summer when demand is lower, why not lower prices as well?
But we digress. The cycle of increasing gas prices for the summer travel season has been going on for as long as there has been OPEC, and we are helpless to stop it. However, there are ways we can stick it to the man with some simple and cheap (free!) ways to increase your Jeep's mileage and decrease your dependence on the oil company's teat.
Anytime that you decrease the mass of your rim and tire or decrease your rolling resistance, you will improve fuel mileage. Sure, you could go to a tire with a skinny contact area and lightweight rims, but the free way is to swap your factory kicks back on. Even if you've regeared, you'll get improved mileage this way. Bummer is that if you've regeared, your top-end speed might be limited, but around-town mileage will surely improve. Good for 2-3 mpg.
Off Level
Leveling kits are all the rage-the problem is that they alter the aerodynamic profile of the vehicle. Basically, the less turbulence and air you have going under the vehicle, the better mileage you can get. So that leveling kit that raises the front end of your Jeep and makes it look "right" is also robbing you of precious fuel mileage. When we put the leveling kit on our Cherokee, we lost 1-2 miles per gallon.
Under Pressure
Newer vehicles have tire pressure monitoring systems, but most of us stick with a gauge. Typically the more pressure you have in the tire, the less gas it takes to spin said tire. You are basically decreasing the tread width at the ground through pressure. The problem is, too much pressure and you will wear the tire out in the center. Enter chalk (or crayon). Draw a line across the tread and drive in a straight line for about 20 feet. Then check the line. The goal is to have pressure in the tire as high as possible without the center of the line wearing off before either end of the line. Good for 1-2 mpg (depending on how underinflated you run now).
Rotate It
If your tires are worn incorrectly (cupped or chunked), you are pouring more gas into turning them. Rotate your tires more frequently to get them to wear evenly. Rotate your spare into the equation and you'll get an extra 10,000 miles or so from your tires in addition to any mileage gains. Good for about 1 mpg.
Lose Weight
For every 100 lbs you add to a vehicle it takes another 7 horsepower to drag it around. Get rid of unneeded weight. Think hard about adding heavy sound-deadener or a spray-on bedliner. Don't drag the Hi-Lift jack around and leave your spare tire at home if you are just cruising town. The added wind resistance of not having a top can actually drag your mileage down by 1-2 mpg whenwhen on the freeway.
From the Desk of Tech Editor Hazel
I solicited off-the-wall ideas for this story and here are some of the zany ideas that Hazel came up with. In theory they would all work, but we've yet to try any of them.
- Duct tape all body seams for less wind resistance.
- Create a large air damn under the front bumper that extends to within 4 inches of the ground to reduce the amount of air flow under the Jeep.
- Run thinner oil (0W20 in the engine) and switch to full synthetic oil. The reduction of parasitic loss should equal less wasted power.
- Remove roof rack, auxiliary lights, and passenger-side rear view mirror for less aerodynamic drag.