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In its seventh-generation, the Volkswagen Golf is making its North American debut at the New York auto show. Although the seventh generation is bigger and more spacious than past models, the bodyshell's weight has been reduced by 51 pounds and even engine weight has been reduced by eight pounds, according to VW. Use of ultra-high strength steels for the bodyshell not only provides weight reduction but also an enhanced crash structure. The seventh generation Golf will be available in both GTI (two engine variations) and TDI variations.
Coming in at 2.2 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider than the current model, the new Golf is also 1.1 inches lower, which provides better aerodynamics. Interior space has also increased with 0.6 inches more rear-seat legroom and 1.2 inches of shoulder room also in the rear. The front seating position has moved back 0.8 inches to allow for greater steering wheel adjustment. Space between the brake and gas pedal has also increased by 0.6 inches along with the shifter position resulting in a more comfortable drive. Even the trunk size has been increased by an additional eight percent which provides for more storage space. But if eight percent isn't enough, the floor of the trunk can be removed as well.
Volkswagen is also introducing a new feature called the infotainment screen. This will be a smartphone inspired unit allowing the driver to swipe through various functions with a finger. Even the standard radio comes with a 5.8 inch touchscreen. iPod connectivity is also available, integrating into the center console storage compartment.
The GTI Golf will be powered by an EA888 Gen 3 turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine. The 1.8 liter engine produces 170 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque with competitive fuel economy. This engine has several improvements made from the last generation including: a thinwall crankcase casting, exhaust headers integrated into the cylinder head and more. The engine will be mated to both an automatic and manual transmission.
The second GTI engine available is the EA888 2.0 liter turbocharged TSI. Although VW has not released final horse power and torque figures, they are estimated to make around 210 hp and 258 foot-pounds of torque. This GTI engine is offered with a six-speed manual or DGS transmission.
The TDI Clean Diesel will be driven by an EA288 turbocharged, common-rail, direct-injection four-cylinder engine that will produce 150 hp and 236 pound-feet of torque. Improvements have also been made to the TDI's engine, improving fuel economy and reducing emissions, including: using a complex exhaust gas recirculation system (with cooled low-pressure AGR), integration of the intercooler with the intake manifold, low-friction bearings for the camshaft and balancer shafts, piston rings that have less pre-tension and more. A six-speed manual comes standard while a DSG dual-clutch automatic is also available.
Two significant chassis improvements have also been made on the new models. One being the XDS electronic differential lock, which electronically monitors input form wheel sensors in the event of wheel slippage and adds extra torque to improve handling. The second significant improvement is progressive steering, which has a different tooth pitch in the center of the steering rack than on the outside. The higher and lower steering ratios work together to not only respond faster in a turn but also reducing full steering lock effort.
Safety is always an important feature to VW, so in this new model there will be a system called Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. In the event of an accident, the system automatically brakes to reduce kinetic energy upon impact. But the driver can also override the system by simply accelerating, or by applying braking power at over 0.6g.

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Senator Lacson should answer this:
Why did it take almost a decade for him to tell "the truth" about Joseph Estrada's alleged corruption during the latter's short-lived and ill-fated term?
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday exposed former President Joseph Estrada's extensive involvement in the illegal numbers game "jueteng," rice smuggling, and "other misdeeds" during his short-lived administration from 1998 to early 2001.
In a privilege speech, Lacson also hinted Estrada may have a hand in the 2000 murders of publicist Salvador "Bubby" Dacer and his driver, Emmanuel Corbito.
Lacson said Estrada used to issue orders directly to his police officers way back when Lacson was still the chief of the Philippine National Police.
The top police official during Estrada's time did not say it outright but his take on Estrada's relationship with the PNP seems to buttress the claim of state witness and former police official Cezar Mancao II that Estrada approved Operation Delta, the alleged plan to liquidate Dacer.
"(I) have personal knowledge on this, during his presidency, he was giving direct orders and instructions deep into the layers of the entire government bureaucracy, the PNP, and Presidential Anti Organized Crime Task Force," Lacson told fellow senators.
So there. He has personal knowledge of Erap's "misdeeds". And he had to wait for a falling out between him and Erap to make him talk (oh boy, another José de Venecia in the making).
Justice delayed is justice denied. And so it is with the truth, Senator Lacson. You should know that. You're older than your kids.
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The b-boy show through the eyes of my kids
It was late. All the people were gone. The dancers had left the building, and the only ones hanging around the Grassy Knoll after the opening were me, Andrea, the gallery owners: Robert & Renee, and the kids. The kids. Boy, let me tell ya: Ava & Ezra were real troopers throughout the entire evening -- I was so impressed by how well they behaved by the end of it, I almost thought that they had been replaced by someone else's older kids. I could tell they enjoyed the evening. But by this time, it was well past 9:30pm and they were getting bored, waiting for us older folks to shut our traps and get us on home.
So, to pass time, Ava grabbed my camera and took some photos.
I love this shot.
Ezra then grabbed the camera and took some shots himself:
Apparently, Ezra's a short little guy.
Ava on the wheels of steel.
Ezra finds a leaf on the floor.
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Great show, Ward! I love your stuff. Congratulations, and good luck with your progress!ReplyDelete
great to see pics from the show! Love it! Also cool to see it throught the eyes of the youngsers!ReplyDelete
those kid got talent. just like their mom and pop.ReplyDelete
Your work is amazing!ReplyDelete
this is great! they took some excellent shots- high fives ava + ezra!ReplyDelete
henry's been mentioning lately that he'd like his own camera. i will show him this post of yours + see what he thinks.
i've got a couple older digitals around, perhaps i should hand one over!
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Ronnie O'Sullivan has dropped a massive hint that he is reconsidering his retirement plan at the end of the year.
The 37-year-old, who won his fifth world crown at Sheffield last month, originally had stated that he would only be playing 10 more tournaments in order to satisfy a sponsorship agreement before retiring.
It is now believed following his recent comments on Twitter, that he may be set to compete in the end-of-year UK Championship as well as January's Masters.
"I'm hitting the ball so sweet just wished the UK or Masters was now." Sullivan tweeted.
Of course, we've heard O'Sullivan make such threats in the past. He recently took a self-imposed year off in order to decide on his future in the sport. Sheffield was his first appearance since he went on that lengthy break.
The world champion still refuses to commit himself to any sort of concrete schedule for the season ahead despite his comments on the social platform Twitter.
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Milhaven - Kodaikanal nestled in the beautiful Green Valley View, walking distance to the Golf Course.
The home stay is a 85 year old heritage home of over 5000 sqft. On the lawn's edge one can look beyond the horizon of the Western Ghats on the right and the plains of Periyakulam and the Vaigai dam in the valley below.
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So I thought I'd find some people who know about robotics. I thought that linear motors would be perfect for replicating human or animal motion, because it's straight out linear like a muscle, rather than converting rotary motion. Plus, if one simply pulls, then two on either side of an arm can act sequentially like how muscles work. Apparently, linear motors tend not to be powerful though, and I'm not sure why.


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The NCEDC continues to archive GPS data through the BARD (Bay Area Regional Deformation) network of continuously monitored GPS receivers in northern California (Section 3.5.). The NCEDC GPS archive now includes 67 continuous sites in northern California. There are approximately 50 core BARD sites owned and operated by UC Berkeley, USGS (Menlo Park and Cascade Volcano Observatory), LLNL, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, Trimble Navigation, and Stanford. Data are also archived from sites operated by other agencies including East Bay Municipal Utilities District, the City of Modesto, the National Geodetic Survey, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
In addition to the standard 15 second or 30 second continuous GPS datastream, the NCEDC is now privately archiving high-rate 1 Hz continuous GPS data from the 14 stations in Parkfield and from 10 BARD stations. The high-rate Parkfield data are collected by UNAVCO as part of the PBO Nucleus. The Parkfield data are available via anonymous FTP from the NCEDC but are currently not included in the GPS Seamless Archive (GSAC), since the GSAC does not currently handle both high-rate and low-rate data from the same site and day.
The NCEDC continues to archive non-continuous survey GPS data. The initial dataset archived is the survey GPS data collected by the USGS Menlo Park for northern California and other locations. The NCEDC is the principal archive for this dataset. Significant quality control efforts were implemented by the NCEDC to ensure that the raw data, scanned site log sheets, and RINEX data are archived for each survey. All of the USGS MP GPS data has been transferred to the NCEDC and virtually all of the data from 1992 to the present has been archived and is available for distribution.
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In Uganda, a ruling this week in a landmark case of two journalists seeking to compel their government's disclosure of multinationals oil deals highlighted the challenges to public transparency just before media leaders, press freedom advocates, officials, and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter gather in Ghana next week at the African Regional Conference on the Right of Access to Information.
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However, Chief Magistrate Deo Ssejjemba said in his ruling that the petitioners had not proved either of the public benefit of disclosing the information to the public, according to news reports. The journalists, along with their partners the Open Society Institute's East Africa Initiative and Human Rights Network Uganda (HURINET), said they were considering appealing the ruling.
The case was originally filed by lawyer and Member of Parliament Abdu Katuntu under Uganda's Access to Information Act, a legislation he introduced in 2005. Patrick Tumwine of HURINET told CPJ a local coalition of civil society organizations has been raising awareness about the law. More than 50 percent of Ugandans requesting information about resources allocations, local government affairs, or cases with security agencies get turned down, he said.
Freedom to information is enshrined as a fundamental human
right by the United Nations, and upheld by the African Charter on
Human and People's Rights. The Declaration
of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa explicitly states: "Public
bodies hold information not for themselves but as custodians of the public good
and everyone has a right to access this information, subject only to clearly
defined rules established by law." However, to this date, only five countries in
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Progress in the enactment of such legislation remains
sluggish, even stalled for a dozen countries that have crafted draft bills. In
Even the handful of countries with legislation in place have
mightily struggled to translate their laws into meaningful reality. For
Dimba said he was aware of only two cases where the law was
used for freedom of information purposes.
All these issues will surely be discussed by the "more than 125 persons from 40 countries" expected during the Feb 7-9 conference, organized by the Carter Center in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, where, just last month, hundreds of journalists and activists organized a protest march in response to parliament's delay in passing "Right to Information" legislation.


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Chanting has been an integral part of all religions through the ages.
As we sit together in one place, we have different thoughts. But when we start chanting, there is one thought and one rhythm in all our minds. All minds become one. This oneness creates a profound energy that enlivens us.
Chanting allows all other senses to dissolve into one, and allows the mind to sink into itself. Chanting can be considered as the yoga of sound.
Sanskrit chants in particular have a very profound effect on the consciousness.
Each Sanskrit letter has a sound, which relates to a specific subtle energy centre (chakra) in our subtle bodies. Sanskrit chanting activates subtle energy centres, which produce a soothing, purifying and energizing effect.
Om is the eternal sacred sound. It is the sound form of universal consciousness.
Chants from various religions and cultures widen our mental boundaries. It helps us accept and transcend all religions, and allows us to experience universal oneness.
When you are chanting OM, become fully immersed in it. As the end of the chant, experience the deep silence within. Sink into that silence. You will return to the Self.
Chanting is effective while doing yoga poses. Chanting 'Om Bhaskaraya Namaha' before Surya Namskar – lowers the stress, and creates the proper atmosphere for the yoga practice. Listening to chants during yoga asanas, calms the mind, and lets joy unfold. Chanting at the end of a yoga session, brings deep relaxation.


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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Catholic leaders spoke out Wednesday to affirm their support for President Barack Obama's insurance reform on contraception coverage.
Stephen Schneck, director of the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies at the Catholic University of America, said Friday's announcement of the revision to the regulation "by and large resolved the religious liberty concerns."
"I am confident this accommodation creates mechanism to establish greater moral distance between Catholic institutions and contraception than we have had before," Schneck said in a statement.
Many of the speakers did not support the initial religious exemption ruling concerning contraception last week but were pleased to see the Obama administration engage with Catholic leaders and others to find a solution that assuaged religious liberty concerns voiced by a number of religious leaders.
The revised contraception regulation announced by Obama Friday allows religious institutions to opt out of providing contraception coverage for employees and enables employees to instead obtain contraception directly from insurance providers.
The Catholic organizations in support represent a broad cross-section of the Catholic community and the biggest providers of social services:
-- Catholic Health Association, the largest group of non-profit health providers in the nation with more than 600 hospitals and 1,400 long-term care and other health facilities in all 50 states.
-- Catholic Charities USA, the second-largest social-service provider in the United States, surpassed only by the federal government.
-- Prominent Catholic theologians and professors as well as evangelical and mainline Protestant leaders.
-- University of Notre Dame.
-- Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
-- Catholics United.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 5, 2007) - The No. 48 ranked ETSU men's tennis team picked up another win as they defeated the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners, 5-2. ETSU improves to 11-3 on the season as UTSA falls to 7-5.
ETSU took a 1-0 lead as they captured the doubles point, winning two of the three matches. In the No. 1 position, Travis Sandlant (
The Bucs continued to fight hard in singles play as Olivares defeated Morgado, 6-3, 7-5 in the No. 2 position, while Serrano defeated Nenad Maric, 6-3, 6-1 in the No. 4 slot. Picardo and Ahlgren also picked up wins for ETSU in the No. 5 and 6 slots respectively. Picardo defeated Nate Avila, 6-4, 6-1 while Ahlgren won a tough match over Adam Becker, 7-6, 7-5. The Roadrunners earned their two points when junior Predrag Burmazovic (
"The team did a wonderful job and as a team we played a lot of good matches. Even though it has been extremely tough outside and adjusting to the conditions, they fought hard and pulled out a win," said head coach Yaser Zaatini.
The Bucs will continue their road swing as they travel to
No. 1- Robin Fernandes (UTSA) def. Predrag Burmazovic (ETSU) 6-4, 7-6
No. 2- Enrique Olivares (ETSU) def. Rodrigo Morgado (UTSA) 6-3, 7-5
No. 3- Andre Moreira (UTSA) def. Felix Insaurralde (ETSU) 6-4, 6-1
No. 4- Sebastian Serrano (ETSU) def. Nenad Maric (UTSA) 6-3, 6-1
No. 5- Lisandro Picardo (ETSU) def. Nate Avila (UTSA) 6-4, 6-1
No. 6- Alex Ahlgren (ETSU) def. Adam Becker (UTSA) 7-6, 7-5
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Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Atlantis Reef
The dive site Atlantis Reef or Pillars of Hercules is an offshore rocky reef in the Finlay's Point area of the Castle Rocks Restricted area on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
The first GPS survey of the reef places it on one of the sections identified by the Council for Geoscience side-scan survey of 2011.
The site name was chosen by the first divers to report diving at the site. It is named after the legendary lost continent of Atlantis from Greek mythology.
Maximum depth is about 29m at the eastern limit of the reef, and the top of the highest pinnacle is about 4m deep. Average depth on the immediately adjacent reef is likely to be about 20 to 25m.
Visibility can vary like any other dive site in the area, but in diveable conditions is likely to be between 5 and 10m, and on a very good day, up to 20m. It is generally similar to, but often not quite as good as visibility on the Smitswinkel Bay wrecks
The site is dominated by a pair of massive pinnacles, which rise from a jumbled mass of boulders below 18m to within 5m of the surface. The tops of the pinnacles are relatively small and rounded, and are probably in the order of 3m diameter, but they spread out to 15 to 20m wide with roughly rectangular plan at 12 to 15m depth. These have been named the "Pillars of Hercules, in keeping with the Greek mythology theme. On the western and southern sides of the eastern pinnacle there is a large overhang. The granite base between the two pinnacles has a deep crack in it, and to the offshore side of the pinnacles, there is a complex swimthrough formed by jumbled boulders. There is a ledge to the north at about 18m, and a number of very large boulders in the immediate vicinity to the north. A fairly large rock with a pointed top at about 17m known as the "Fang" stands a few metres to the east of the pinnacles. It is shaped a bit like a large canine tooth. There is sand a few metres to the south of the pinnacles at about 24m depth.
To the east of the pinnacles the reef edge comprises medium to large outcrops of granite corestone, with sand between them in the gaps. The reef tends to get lower to the north and more broken to the north west, where large areas are quite low and made up of small boulders and low outcrops.
South east of the pinnacles there is a large outcrop a few metres high which has a dense growth of Sinuous, Flagellar and Palmate gorgonian sea fans.
150m on a bearing of 145°magnetic from the western pillar, there is another somewhat lower pinnacle, rising to 10m depth. This and the smaller pinnacle another 30m to the west have been named the "Santorini pinnacles". They are not as spectacular as the Pillars of Hercules, but are a good divesite in themselves, with plenty of steep walls and overhangs to shelter the reef life.
Geology: Pre-cambrian granite of the Peninsula pluton, with fine silica sand in the deeper areas and around the reef.
The site is often at its best during or after a westerly wind, but may be good even during an easterly if it is not too strong and the swell has not built up yet. Surge may be considerable in long period swell even if low.
The site is exposed to south east wind and waves, and is moderately exposed to south westerly swell, particularly long period swell, which bends round Cape Pointthough Atlantis is not far to the north of the reefs at Partridge Point, and they provide some protection from south-westerly swell. The site is usually at its best in winter but there are also occasional opportunities in autumn and spring, and sometimes even in summer a good day may occur.
Look for days when the forecast is for swell from the west, or low swell from the south-west. This can often occur just before a cold front gets to the peninsula, and in these cases the weather is often mild, even sunny, and with little wind in the day or two before the front arrives. During the passage of the front, the weather is generally windy, overcast and frequently rainy, but may still provide very good diving if the wind is not too strong for the boats to operate, as it will be offshore until the front has passed.
After the front has passed, in winter one can expect a day or two of good diving before the next front. In summer, a front is commonly followed by strong south easterly winds, which kick up an unpleasant short onshore chop which makes the boat ride uncomfortable and messes up the visibility.
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This is a boat access dive site. It is technically possible to dive it from the shore, but there would be a long steep climb down from the road to the shore on a slippery path, followed by a long surface swim. Then you would have to find the site, which in itself is not easy.
At present (October 2011) only Animal Ocean (Steven Benjamin), ☎ 0794885053, [1]. edit and Blue Flash charters have the exact GPS co-ordinates for the pinnacles.
The site is about 3.2km from Miller's Point slipway.
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Marine life[edit]
The marine life is extensive and varied. At the tops of the pinnacles and extending to about 12m is a heavy covering of red bait with both knobbly and false plum anemones living in between them. Descending the pinnacles, the more delicate invertebrates take over and the pinnacles' lower sections are densely covered with bryozoans of at least five different species, and a heavy covering of multicoloured seafans. Between the pinnacles is usually found a school of several species of fishes: blacktails, hottentots, fransmadam and zebras. Moderate numbers of bank steenbras have been seen on the western part of the reef. Nudibranchs such as the black, the crowned and gasflames are common on the pinnacles, with the occasional sighting of smaller nudis such as the orange-eyed nudi and the white-edged nudi. Janbruins can often be seen in the cracks between the pinnacles, and there are somevery large Roman.
Where the reef at the base of the pinnacles meets the sand to the south, the lower parts of the reef are covered with red-chested sea cucumbers, strawberry anemones and nippled sea fans. North from the pinnacles in the jumbled boulders is a luxuriant seafan forest, consisting of palmate, sinuous and whip seafans. The usual assortment of invertebrates associated with seafans can also be found: topshell snails, hermit crabs and basket stars in abundance. Further north on a lower profile reef section there is more seafan forest which is sometimes overwhelmed by hairy brittlestars to the extent that it resmbles an afghan rug. The sand at about 29m seems to be a shyshark nursery because many small puffadder shysharks can be seen there. Interestingly, the site also features an unusual number of dark shysharks, more usually seen on the Atlantic side of the peninsula.
Notable features of the site, apart from the Pillars of Hercules include the systems of swimthroughs formed by the jumbled boulders at the base of the site and the site's overall topography. Fang-shaped boulders, vertical cracks, embayments of sand, small drop-offs and overhangs are all worth viewing.
Good wide angle scenic shots can be taken in conditions of good visibility. The reef life is diverse and prolific, and there are opportunities for both macro photography of benthic organisms, and wide angle photos of the shoals of small fish. The site has been praised as a photographic destination by several notable local underwater photographers, and frquently features on the Facebook site "Underwater Cape Town".
Suggested Routes[edit]
No special routes are known at this stage, but the pinnacles are the highlight of the site, and the dense gorgonian forests on the edge of the reef slightly to the south east of the pinnacles are well worth a visit. The area near the pinnacles appears to be the most topographically interesting, so explore the area, and let us know what you find.
Stay safe[edit]
No special hazards are known.
Certification to dive to the depths found at the site would be expected. Parts of the site are within the depth range appropriate for entry level divers, but not very much, and because the site is so pristine, it is recommended that entry level divers and others with imperfect buoyancy control avoid diving there.
No special equipment required. Divers who intend to explore beyond the vicinity of the pinnacles are advised to deploy a DSMB at the end of the dive so the boat can see where they will be ascending.


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What's Hawt: A group posing as anonymous has released a Linux based OS, claiming that it is an educational tool that can be used to check the security of websites. However it turns out that the software is laiden with many trojans.
I love how Anon constantly claim that they're only around to provide justice for the people and yet they continue to just make things worse.
This is why a hive system where everyone can just become a member by claim is a fail.
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Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Director Kathleen Sellman today announced the beginning of a major new study to prepare a conceptual plan for the Stevens Creek Basin area east of Lincoln. The process will result in a planning framework for the 52-square-mile area, which will then be integrated into the city's long-range Comprehensive Plan.
"It is critical that Lincoln and Lancaster County start now to plan for the future of Stevens Creek," Sellman told the City Council at a morning briefing. "We recognize that as a growing community, Lincoln faces many challenges regarding urbanization. It is important that we act in a prudent and thoughtful fashion to decide how the Stevens Creek area fits into the community's overall long-term growth objectives."
"This is an exciting beginning to a long-awaited planning effort," said Mayor Don Wesely. "My administration firmly supports the Planning Department's efforts in this area. By moving ahead now, we can have a responsible plan for the future of Stevens Creek which includes the protection of natural areas and green way corridors. We also need to plan for other potential land uses that a growing community needs."
The Basin in bordered roughly by 84th Street on the west, Highway 2 on the south and Salt Creek near I-80 on the north. The jagged eastern edge is generally in the area of 148th Street.
This study will include the identification of key planning issues, the formulation of development goals and a consensus process to prepare the conceptual plan. The large-scale public involvement effort to ensure that all sectors of the community are part of the process will begin with an initial mailing about the study to all current land owners in the Stevens Creek area. A citizens committee, which will include residents of the Stevens Creek area as well as other parts of the city, will be established to oversee the study.
A computer web site will allow individuals to stay informed on the study's progress and to offer comments on Stevens Creek. Plans also include a series of community open houses in May in or near the Stevens Creek area. The web site and open houses will also be used to seek the names of people who want to be considered for inclusion on the Stevens Creek Basin citizen committee.
Sellman also announced this morning that Terry Brinkman will serve as the Planning Department's lead staff person for this project. Brinkman recently came to the department from the Ann Arbor, Michigan area, where he headed a similar planning effort. The study schedule calls for the formulation of a conceptual plan for the Stevens Creek Basin by early next year.


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Saturday, 7 April 2012
ECCW - Chamber of Extreme Recap
Just before I break down the card and my thoughts on it, I want to talk about the history of the event. As I mentioned, it is only the 2nd edition of the show and had it's inaugral showing this time last year. Basically, the "Chamber of Extreme" is a cage match... but with no escape. A fence sounds the ring, garnished with barbed wire to prevent any escape attempts. The combatants battle it out inside the confines of the fence with weapons until someone is pinned, submits or straight up can't continue. The structure and rules for the match itself were created by El Phantasmo, who defeated Scotty Mac in the match last year.
Ravenous Randy & Alex Plexis def. Artemis Spencer & Tony Baroni
The event started out with a stellar opener between 4 of the most talented wrestlers ECCW has to offer. After months of back and forth competition, Artemis Spencer & Tony Baroni tagged for this match, which I found interesting. Whether it's against eachother or with eachother, Spencer & Baroni have such good chemistry it doesnt matter what they're doing. I don't have a whole heck of a lot to say about this match other than it was one of the best tag matches the ECCW had seen since for quite some time. Everyone got their spots in but it wasn't a lengthy match, which I liked. In the end, The Riot got the pin to secure the victory and retain their ECCW Tag Team Titles. These guys all blended very nicely and it was a fun way to get the event started.
The Riot are settling nicely in to their Tag Title reign, while ECCW may have a new duo on their hands with Spencer & Baroni looking very sharp together in their debut as partners. Look for that to perhaps become a spirited rivalry should The Riot overcome the jerks in The Administration.
KC Spinelli & Sammy Hall def. Mary Jane & Raven Lake
Just before I dive headlong in to this match I wanted to talk a bit about the crowd. It was hot. For the first time in a long time the Surrey crowd was hot. I've never spoke of it before but there is something about the Surrey crowd that is very ... eerie. Anyways, needless to say I prefer the exciteable hipsters at the RCC and feel they bring a bit more to the cards. The Surrey crowd does have it's charm but it seems to take way more to bring them out of their seats.
Anyways, sorry gals. In two feuds that have been brewing for a while, Sammy Hall tagged with KC Spinelli to take on her mother Raven Lake and Spinelli's arch rival Mary Jane Payne. I wanna give my piece of both feuds as I think they are both very new ideas for the Supergirls division.
On one end you have Sammy Hall battling her overbearing mother Raven Lake who seems to want to punish her daughter in every which way. This one has been building for a while, with Raven Lake even going as far as bullying her daughter in to surrendering Supergirls title matches to her. While Sammy isn't afraid to lock up with Lake, she has never been the instigator or been overly aggressive either.
On the other end, you have Supergirls champ and lovable babyface KC Spinelli standing off against The Administration's new slag Mary Jane. Mary Jane is probably the best thing to happen to the division since... Taya Valkyrie changed gear. She is the rotten heel the division has needed for a while. She has no redeeming qualities. She's the perfect heel. She looks like a snotty brat. She talks, acts and behaves like that awful ex-girlfriend you could only have nightmares about. It's so easy to hate her. Nothing against her personally as I'm sure she's like any normal girl but I feel she plays her role to a tee. Nicole Matthews was a rotten heel but she could back it up and win matches cleanly. Mary Jane just seems like a dirtbag, through and through. She's the perfect candidate to take on Spinelli.
Once again, this match timed out to perfection. Everyone seemed to get their spots in (though I don't recall Spinelli missing her moonsault again) and the match wrapped up in a just under 10 minutes. Spinelli and Hall walked away victorious with Lake and Mary Jane undoubtedly plotting revenge. I really enjoyed this match. It was the best Supergirls tag match in a while and I'm really interested in both of the feuds going forward. ECCW has something good going with these four gals at the moment.
Michael Sweetser def Andy the Dreadful Bird
Yes, you read that caption correctly. Michael Sweetser defeated Andy the dreadful bird. Nicole Matthews was set to take on 'Sweets' but she injured herself and was forced to forfeit. I don't want to say I'm happy Matthews was injured, but I'm happy the original match didn't take place. To be frank, whenever Matthews is involved in those gag-type matches (IE: v. Chuck Awesomesauce, v. Katrina Valentine) they generally don't go over too well and are often times cringeworthy. I had a feeling that was coming with this match, so I was happy the swap was made for Andy.
Speaking of cringeworthy... Andy's entrance! At first I felt I was being a bit harsh on Andy for his very light hearted character and after receiving a massive backlash from fans and wrestlers alike for my comments, I cooled my jets and gave him credit where credit was due. He's a fantastic wrestler. His contest with Alex Plexis in the opening day of the Pacific Cup this year was some of the fastest wrestling I had ever seen. He truly is a marvelous talent. However, when I see a row full of Surrey's most blood thirsty fans cowar in sheer terror at the sight of Andy flapping his wings and swaying his arms, something is wrong! I'm sure these are the same guys who have been watching Michelle Starr simulate sex with other men for over a decade too. Andy isn't exactly building up his tough guy image and you know what happens when you don't build that up... ask Ray Brooks!
To the match, Sweets actually came in wearinga singlet and looked very trim. In the process, he made me feel like a complete jerk for taking a poke at his weight in my Halloween Hell blog. My bad, Sweets. Either way, it was comical and at the same time impressive that Sweetser actually looked like he came to wrestle! It still made no difference as Andy proceeded to toss his bleach blonde adonis of an opponent around the venue but was interupted by who else but The Administration with one of their trademark run-ins! Andy had planned ahead as The Riot came storming out to even up the odds and battle The Administration to the backstage area. Just as it seemed Sweets had run out of lifelines, he was sent a guardian angel... carrying a police baton. Shawn "Ice" LaFleur made a b-line through the crowd, slid under the bottom rope and pretty much cleaned Andy's clock with his retractable police baton. Sweets rolled his lifeless body over for the cover and that was that.
I wouldn't have bought Andy winning the Hardcore Title but at the same time, I don't know how many more title defenses can go the way of an interference bonanza. If that is the case, I can see myself getting bored with Sweetsers Hardcore run fast. I have a feeling that may be the case, which will lead ECCW to revert back to the always reliable Plan B: Put the belt back on Moondog Manson.
In the positives column, I absolutely loved the return of Ice. From the vicious baton lashing to the pink v-neck shirt used for the smarmiest of cheap heat, Ice aced his comeback test and now looks to take the place of an injured Nick Price in The Administration. The Riot/Administration rivalry seems to be heating up and it will be interesting to see where it goes from here.
Cremator & Hellian def The Bosom Buddies (w/ Miss Mandy) in a Bunkhouse Brawl
BUNKHOUSE FREAKING BRAWL! My favourite of all brawls, before Cafeteria brawl & Boilerroom brawl. Jordy Taylor & Ray Brooks of the Bosom Buddies were feeling lucky or probably just needed a pay check when they decided to take this match. They met two nasty dudes in Cremator and his minion, Hellian. The Bosom Buddies had a memorable entrance that included Miss Mandy with clothes on and handing out free cowboy hats! Not often do wrestlers come out with free gifts so that was a little added bonus. Also, Miss Mandy has seemingly transformed from busty trailer park wench to adorable country sweetheart. I think the new role fits her very nicely. Let's just hope it sticks.
The crowd was very much behind Mandy and her men, but it didn't do a whole heck of a lot for them. Ray & Jordie have been the lovable underdogs for a long time and something just don't change.
Despite putting up a decent fight, Brooks eventually succumbed to a sidewalk slam from Cremator was and pinned for the three count. After the match, Jordie was visible pissed with his partner, possibly signalling some tension between the two. The match itself while being violent, wasn't overly memorable but may serve its purpose should something blossom, feud-wise, with Brooks & Taylor.
At first I didn't peg Jordie for a heel and really was behind his lovable loser character. However, after closely watching Jordie and how he works in the ring, his manuerisms, his facial expression or lack there of... it all spells heel to me. While I'm a huge fan of the Bosom Buddies and now Miss Mandy, I will admit it would be interesting to see what happened if Jordie maybe lost his marbles and went bat shit on Brooks. Once again, a little fantasy booking.
Scotty Mac def Danni Deeds
While being one of ECCW's most legendary performers, something tells me Scotty Mac doesn't take himself too seriously sometimes. This was the match where Scotty was forced to dawn Deeds' tye-dye gear for the match per stipulation. The match was a quick one but served it's purpose as far as entertainment was concerned. You can tell Deeds & Scotty have worked together a few times over the years because their matches are pretty well put together. Deeds got about as far as he could by himiliating Scotty with his gear but really it would have made no sense to humiliate Scotty a 2nd time, which made Deeds losing very sensable. Scotty, despite looking like a j-off pulled the victory and got back some of his dignity. Good match. Good enterainment. Not too lengthy. I approve. No complaints. Let's move on.
Chamber of Extreme
Sid Sylum, El Phantasmo, Azeem the Dream & J-Sin Sullivan vs Aaron Bolo, Ethan HD, Bishop & The Natural
To be honest, I have a few sidenotes on this match... but not a whole heck of a lot to say about it. It was conducted in an elimination format with wrestlers entering every few minutes. The match started with Sylum & Bolo. One of my notes I made during this one, is how much I liked Bolo when he's a heel and not a face. He's almost a carbon copy of Pete Powers as a face. Big and muscly but just isn't over. They now have him heel and it works like a charm. Dude doesn't need to say a word. It's working for me anyways.
The match obviously had its violent side and there is really no need to get in to that. One of the shockers for the match was J-Sin Sullivan. Why you may ask? Well, he turned on his team. It caught me offguard and I thought it was wicked... until he gave his reason as to why. Natural came plodding to the ring with an envelope screaming "I've got your money, big man"... Yes. Sully did it for the benjamins. The crowd seemed confused as hell and even after Sully screamed "I did it for the money"... people were still confused. I thought perhaps they could have given a better reason for Sullivan to turn. Doing it for the money seems like a pretty easy out.
Anyways, after Sullivan turned on his team... he left to the back! I guess The Administration was running low on funds after Natural's dry cleaning bill came in or they would have paid Sullivan to acutally complete his job. Apparently, they paid him just enough to waste Sylum as he was treated to a ringside table for two. Poor Sylum. We'll go for wings soon.
After Sylum was hauled off, the match returned to it's barbaric ways with each team killing the other. Bishop was bleeding like a stuck pig. To make matters worse... he was performing in the walking cast he got at Pacific Cup injuring his ankle. Bishop is made of steel and I don't care who knows. The guy is an absolute robot of a man.
Another big surprise came after all members of The Selection were eliminated. The Natural himself announced himself as the mystery man and actually took part in the match. Give credit where it is due, Natural put his body on the line for the fans. Show in and show out Natch pokes the fans and he re-paid them for the months of abuse, taking some gross bumps and in turn losing the match for his team. El P & Azeem survived the contest and put an end to the feud with The Selection. It will be interesting to see what happens with Sullivan after he turned his back on his team.
There it is! Only a week late! My recap of the Chamber of Extreme. Find my tops/flops below.
Tops: Women's Division/ Return of Ice
I summed it up pretty well earlier. The Women's division has some heated battles going on right now. In particular, Mary Jane is comiong across as a dastardly heel. Her feud with Spinelli is just getting started and I think it could be a good one! Also, Raven Lake & Sammy Hall's feud is just beginning to cook! The Women's division is really looking up in the ECCW!
I also loved the return of Ice. It's been a while since ECCW had an impromptu return that shocked us... and thankfully, we finally got one. Can't wait to see Ice's work moving forward.
I can't discredit the stuff the guys did in the main event either though which definitely deserves a very honourable mention.
Flops: The Hardcore title situation
It seems they've run out of ideas here. The belt is being passed around like a dutchie and matches that I once used to look forward to, are becoming gag fests. It's nothing against those involved but they need to freshen up that storyline somehow. It started before Halloween Hell and has dragged on until now. I can easily say I've become bored with it.
This was actually a very good event wrestling and match-wise. Besides my minor storyline or character gripes, the matches themselves and the actual physical wrestling that went on was top notch. In every match, the talent were really on their A game that night. No match fell short of expectation.
This recap is my OPINION and my OPINION only. If you would like to reach me, you can tweet me at @CDBasso or email me at email@example.com
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Twins happy to add Morales' powerful bat
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins made a statement they believe they can compete in 2014.
The Twins announced on Sunday the signing of free-agent slugger Kendrys Morales to a one-year, $12 million prorated contract worth roughly $7.6 million. The team designated outfielder Jason Kubel for assignment in a corresponding move. Kubel hit .224 with one home run and 13 RBIs in 45 games, and was mired in an 0-for-26 slump.View Full Game Coverage
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins made a statement they believe they can compete in 2014.
The Twins announced on Sunday the signing of free-agent slugger Kendrys Morales to a one-year, $12 million prorated contract worth roughly $7.6 million. The team designated outfielder Jason Kubel for assignment in a corresponding move. Kubel hit .224 with one home run and 13 RBIs in 45 games, and was mired in an 0-for-26 slump.View Full Game Coverage
Morales was officially introduced at a news conference at Target Field, and he was activated and in uniform for Sunday's game against the Astros. Twins general manager Terry Ryan made the announcement in his return from battling neck cancer.
"This is a good day for the organization," Ryan said. "We brought Kendrys here to bring some pop in our lineup. There's no doubt we're trying to add some offense to this club, and Kendrys has a track record. He's played in the American League and we have at-bats to give him."
Morales, who turns 31 on June 20, was a free agent over the offseason but did not sign with a team after declining a qualifying offer from the Mariners. If another team had signed him prior to the First-Year Player Draft, it would've lost a pick. But with the Draft in the books, the Twins won't lose a pick for signing Morales.
Morales had other suitors but said he was excited about the chance to play for the Twins. Ryan said he reached out to Morales' agent, Scott Boras, about a week ago and the deal came together quickly.
"I've always liked coming here," Morales said through a translator. "It's a beautiful city and very clean. I like the ballpark and I like hitting here. I'm here to help this team win some baseball games."
The Twins wanted to add a power bat to their offense, and Morales certainly brings that.
The switch-hitter posted .277/.336/.449 slash line in 2013, with 23 homers, 34 doubles and 80 RBIs with the Mariners. He played just 31 games at first base, while serving as the designated hitter in 121 games. The Twins have Joe Mauer at first base, so Morales is again expected to see the bulk of his time at DH.
But the Twins aren't sure when Morales will be ready to play, as he's out of Minor League options and can't be sent to the Minors to shake off the rust unless they exposed him to waivers. Morales said he hopes to be fully ready within five to 10 days, and was working out six days a week in Miami to stay sharp.
"It's a day-to-day thing," Morales said. "I'm going to be working out and talking to [Twins manager Ron] Gardenhire and the coaching staff. I don't know when, but when I'm ready I'll be in there. I just want to do it the right way."
Morales, who also played with the Angels from 2006-12, is a career .280/.333/.480 hitter with 102 homers, 130 doubles and 345 RBIs in 620 games.
The Twins are excited about the potential of having Morales' bat in the middle of their order, as they've been a pleasant surprise this year -- with a 29-31 record through their first 60 games. They entered Sunday five games back of the Tigers in the AL Central with 102 games to go.
"We're certainly in the mix," Ryan said. "We've played pretty decent up to this point and have surprised some people. So why not us? We're at the point in the season where there's a lot of baseball left. So why not the Twins? I read a handful teams were after Morales, but we were ahead of a lot of those clubs in the standings. So I thought why don't we bring in a quality player who doesn't cost us a Draft pick, which we treasure here."
Second baseman Brian Dozier was happy to see the front office believes they can compete this year by adding Morales to the roster.
"I think it's good for all us to know," Dozier said. "We want to win now. We've been beat up for three years. We don't want to rebuild. We want to win. And I think we brought in a guy who can help us do that. So it's pretty cool for us to see that."
Mauer was also pleased to hear about the signing, as he believes it signals the Twins want to compete after their struggles over the last three seasons.
"I think it tells you how close this division is," Mauer said. "Us adding him is definitely a great thing. I'm excited for that."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger.


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Put Cafe Du Monde on the top of your list while visiting New Orleans. Its consistently packed with people and there is always a line at the door. But the turnover is quick.The beignets are the only food item on the menu. And you'll quickly realize that there is nothing more that you need.
These hot morsels of goodness covered with powdered sugar are simply delicious! Add a cup of rich cafe au lait and you've got a great way to start the day or end the evening. A nice added touch is the nearby local street musician filling the air with the sounds of the city.


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IconPackager 4 Guided Tour
Take a look at the new IP4!
Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Island Dog | Discussion: OS Customization
IconPackager 4 is here and with this new release comes several new features, some of which will definitely please users of Windows Vista, and XP alike. If you aren't too familiar with IconPackager, let me first start off with telling you what exactly IP does. IconPackager is an application that allows you to change the icons in Windows. The big advantage of using IconPackager is that it changes nearly the entire set of Windows icons at one time, so you don't have to change each icon individually. This is done using sets of icon "pack", which there are hundreds available for download.
New User Interface
The first thing you will most likely notice is the completely new user interface. The layout is much more clean and it's way easier to find both common and advanced settings and functions. At the top of the configuration you have a set of tabs, that when clicked, will give you several more options for that particular section.
New user interface
In the "Look & Feel" section this is where you can browse, preview, and apply all your installed icon packages. If you have a bunch of icon packs installed, IconPackager will let you sort through those by category type, and there are two different views for you to browse from.
Sort by category
Coloring Icons
There are so many great icon packs available, but what if you find one that just isn't the right color? IconPackager will allow you to easily recolor the icons in a given set. Using the various sliders in the Colors section, you can adjust the icon packs to a color more suitable for your skin or theme.
Icon coloring
If changing the color just isn't enough, then IP4 also has several filters that allow you to really change the looks of the icons.
Icon filters
Live Folders
If you use Windows Vista than you might be familiar with the Live Folders feature. This feature in Vista gives you an icon showing the contents of the folder, not just a static icon. IconPackager not only supports this, but will also allow users to set Live Folder icons independent of the icon package. This can be very useful for icon packs that don't have Live Folder icon specified.
Live Folders
Shell Integration
If you are browsing through your files in Windows Explorer and stumble upon one that needs an icon change, there is no need to open the IP configuration. Right-click the file and select the icon tab from the popup menu. A new menu will appear and you can simply drag and drop a new icon in its place. There are also several options available here also such as just changing the icon for the selected file only. I use this to change the icons of individual files to make sorting and finding them even easier.
Shell integration options
Scale Pre-Vista Icons
Windows Vista has been out for a while now, but there are still many more icon packages made way before Vista was around. IconPackager 4 introduces a feature that will scale icons to the 256x256 size of Vista icons. This is great because you can now use those icon packs that had icons that just weren't made for Vista. This setting can be found in the Settings tab.
IconPackager 4 settings
IconPackager is part of the Object Desktop suite of desktop enhancements, and is also available as a stand-alone application for Windows XP and Vista. There is a free trial available and the full version is $19.95, with discounts for existing IconPackager users. More information can be found at the IconPackager website.
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Our weekly College football handicapping look at the Pac 12 teams has a nice matchup in Week 7. Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Oregon Ducks Saturday October 15th 2011. Check out the preview, Live betting odds and lines, and betting trends. LaMichael James is highly unlikely to suit up. 2011 College football season is here.
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text: A terrific week of baseball ended with a combined no-hitter for the Yreka Miners on Thursday night. Juniors Gabe Durney and Tevin Cadola combined for a 10-0 no-hitter of the Mount Shasta Bears in five innings at Hibbard Field in Yreka as the Miners earned it's third win of the week and fourth straight victory. On Tuesday, Yreka downed the Bears 11-0 in Mount Shasta and defeated Shasta of Redding 10-9 at home on Wednesday, thanks to a successful squeeze play the bottom of the seventh inning. Durney pitched the first three innings on Thursday and had three strikeouts and one walk. Cadola pitched two innings, including striking out the final five batters he faced. Durney earned the victory for the Miners. "Anytime you can get three wins in a week it's big," Yreka head coach Jason Freitas said. Yreka dominated from the start on Thursday, earning three runs in the first inning as the Bears were unable to stop the Miners. In the bottom of the fifth, with the score 9-0, Yreka scored on a run by Levi Barholomew to end the game at 10-0.The contest was stopped after five due to the 10-inning mercy rule. "We had a lot of good at bats," Freitas said, A good sized crowd of both Yreka and Mount Shasta supporters enjoyed a perfectly clear and sunny spring evening. It was quite a change from Tuesday's game in Mount Shasta where a light but steady stream of snow fell during the contest. While he liked his team's effort, Bears head coach Joe Gell said the squads four fielding errors proved costly, as well as the number of walks and passed balls the Bears made. "Yreka is a good team but we gave them some easy runs," Gell said. Gell added that the squad is quite young, with a number of freshman contributing, and believes that the experience of playing quality competition like Yreka will help his team in the long run. Freitas was pleased that the entire team had at-bats on Thursday and said it's always good to give players that don't see a lot of playing time the opportunity to bat and take the field. For Yreka, Dustin Jochim finished 1-for-2 with two runs and a double. Michael Schuler went 1-for-1 with two runs, two RBI's and one double. Michael Elfgen finished 1-for-3 with an RBI. Freitas hopes the positive showing this week will help the Miners earn playoff points as they look to earn a good seed in the postseason. Last year, Yreka made it all the way to the Northern Section Division 2 title game, where they lost to Sutter. The Miners finally hit the .500 mark again this season on Thursday, improving to 12-12-2 for the year and 5-4 in the Northern Athletic League. The Bears are currently 4-8 overall and 4-4 in the Shasta Cascade League. Next week, Yreka heads to Shasta for a game on Wednesday and host Eagle Point of Oregon next Friday. Next Friday, the Bears resume Shasta Cascade League play with a doubleheader versus Burney at home.


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Surgical Facilites in Raipur district
A pleasant appearance can open doors to new opportunities whereas unattractive looks may just find the same avenues closed.
Aesthetic surgery, popularly known as cosmetic surgery, has developed and become popular in the last decade because of increasing awareness and desire for self improvement. The demand for cosmetic surgery is at an all time high now.
Although almost all persons are benefited from aesthetic surgery, there are patients who are not good candidates for cosmetic surgery, either because of their unrealistic expectations, or technical limitations like age, and mental and physical health. If a patient is undergoing surgery for someone else's wishes, the chances of disappointment are very high.
In almost all cases (except few), the patient can go home the same day or requires only one day stay in the hospital. In the next few paragraphs, I shall give a brief synopsis about the various cosmetic surgery procedures that are performed, including Hair transplant, liposuction, facelift, breast surgery including breast enlargement, breast reduction, breast lift, enlarged male breast or gynaecomastia correction, nose surgery or rhinoplasty, baggy eyelids, etc.
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There are number of patients from Raipur_district who are looking for advice on cosmetic surgery, hairloss treatment, baldness, hair replacement and also liposuction, breast augmentation/reduction, face and scar repair. We can help you find a good surgeon and a good clinic in Raipur_district.
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If we do not have a clinic in in Raipur_district, we would most certaininly have one near to your place. We would guide you to Surgical-Facilities Clinic/Surgeon nearby.
About Raipur district : Raipur district is a district in the Chhattisgarh state of India. Raipur is the administrative headquarter of the district. The district is rich in mineral resources. There are many wild life sanctuaries and sight seeing places worth visiting. The district has the population of 30 lakhs. As of 2011 it is the most populous district of Chhattisgarh (out of 27).


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May 7, 2008
DELAND, Fla. _ The heat is on for the Lipscomb Lady Bisons softball team and it has nothing to do with the competition.
The team went through a brisk 55-minute workout here at Patricia Wilson Field on the campus of Stetson University Wednesday morning. The sky was sunny and the temperature was in the high 80s. Dressed in black T-shirts and shorts for the workout the Lady Bisons felt the brunt of the heat. With 90-plus degree temperatures expected through the weekend, the heat is something the Lady Bisons will have to learn to deal with in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament.
The Lady Bisons (29-24 overall, 16-6), the No.1 seed open tournament play Thursday morning at 10 a.m. CDT against No. 6 seed Gardner-Webb (21-33 overall, 6-16).
Peck, who was presented her A-Sun Coach of the Year Award after practice, isn't worried about her team wilting in the heat.
"We haven't played in weather this warm yet this season, but our players are tough," Peck said. "They are tough-minded. They have played in this type of weather before at some point.
"We have come too far to let the weather dictate how we are going to play. We will have them well-hydrated and ready to go. I don't think it is going to be an issue."
The Lady Bisons worked on both fielding and hitting, breaking up into smaller groups to work with Peck and assistant coaches Lexi Myers and Amber Wood.
"We had a lot of reps for every player," Peck said. "We wanted to get them comfortable with the field and we wanted to get them in the right mindset."
Peck thinks the pitching of Kim Jacobson, Alaina Jacobson and Christen Campbell will be what keys any success the Lady Bisons have in the tournament.
"Our hitting is a presence that we always bring to the table," Peck said. "We have to hit the ball and score runs to win. But our pitching has been such a difference maker from early in the season to the mid-way point when we went on a big run."
After practice Peck informed pitcher Alaina Jacobson, shortstop Abby Keese and designated player-utility player Kellie Sirus that each had earned a spot on the All-Atlantic Sun Second Team.
She also read a note from Brandon Rosenthal, Lipscomb's volleyball coach, encouraging the players to enjoy the process and to play their best. Rosenthal's volleyball team won the A-Sun Tournament and earned its first berth in the NCAA Tournament in the fall.
Last year the Lady Bisons lost 3-2 to ETSU and 4-0 to host Stetson in the tournament. Like most coaches, Peck has thrown out the records for last season.
"I feel like this is a different team this year," Peck said. "We have a lot of returners. I feel like we have taken that step forward from a mental standpoint and from an expectations standpoint and from the standpoint of our expectations.
"Our players expect to win and they want to win. They are not going to let little things get in their way. We are excited about what we have coming Thursday."
Peck isn't concerned about the weather, but she is worried about Gardner-Webb. The Lady Bisons swept Gardner-Webb 5-2 and 9-4 in Boiling Springs, N.C., March 22.
"Gardner-Webb is a team that you cannot take for granted," Peck said. "They will sneak up on you. They can put the hits together at any given time. They are kind of unpredictable. It is hard to prepare for them.
"We played pretty well against them early on, but they are a different team now and we are a different team now. It is going to be a totally different match-up."
The Lady Bisons shared the Atlantic Sun regular season championship, but the other two teams, Florida Gulf Coast and USC Upstate, were not eligible for the tournament since they have not completed NCAA requirements.
"We feel good about where we are right now," Peck said. "We have to go out and get it done from the first inning. We have to be ready to go.
"It is nice to be the top seed. We have never been in this situation before. But there are other teams playing well right now. This is totally up for grabs. It is nice to know we have put ourselves into the position to be the No. 1 seed."
All of the tournament games will be available on a subscription basis through A-Sun TV. Those wanting to view the games can click on the A-Sun TV icon on the Lipscomb Sports website.


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The Infiniti QX56 is a full-size luxury SUV suitable for both the suburban rider and those wanting a bit of power from their vehicles. The QX56 was introduced in 2004 and is still produced today.
The early QX56 vehicles are powerful but lack interior styling. The materials on the interior are a bit cheap and lacking in comparison to the competition. Changes to the interior in both the first and second generations slowly phased out cheap materials and added luxury items.
The engine of the QX56 has always been a draw. A powerful V-8 engine with a lot of torque powers the vehicle, making suburban driving a thrill and off-roading a possibility as well.
After the changes were implemented in the second generation, the QX56 became a great choice for those wanting a luxurious SUV with a lot of power.
The Infiniti QX56 comes in one trim line as either a two-wheel drive or a four-wheel drive model.
Underneath the hood of both vehicles sits a V-8 engine producing 400 horsepower. Controlling the engine is a seven-speed automatic adaptive shift control (ASC) transmission with a manual shift mode. The transmission also has a Snow and Tow mode for different high-torque or low-traction situations.
The powerful engine makes the Infiniti QX56 a decent towing vehicle. Infiniti has included a Class IV tow hitch on the back of the vehicle with a seven-pin wiring harness.
The interior of the vehicle has a lot of luxury features. A 13-speaker Bose premium audio system provides entertainment. The vehicle has integrated Bluetooth technology, as well as iPod integration with its own interface. Tri-zone climate control and a sliding moonroof come standard.
Driving controls include the Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather. An around view monitor with a front and rear sonar system prevents nicks and dings to your vehicle when parking.
Both models include 20-inch, forked, seven-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. The suspension is a double wishbone, so you know you can handle the deepest potholes and some off-road touring.
Other luxuries include a dual occupant memory system that recalls driver and passenger seat settings, as well as settings of the adjustable steering wheel and automatic mirrors. The driver's seat adjusts 10-ways, and the front passenger seat has an eight-way adjustable system. The rear liftgate is also powered. The windshield wipers automatically detect rain and turn on and off accordingly. The Infiniti QX56 has the Infiniti Intelligent Key System and a push button ignition system.
The four-wheel drive model includes all the features of the two-wheel drive model.
Both models get 14/20 mpg city/highway.
The vehicle offers extra options as well. The Theater Option provides dual seven-inch monitors for DVD viewing. Tire and wheel options give you 22-inch, nine-spoke forged aluminum wheels. The Dual Touring package provides climate-controlled front seats, a Bose Cabin Surround audio system for better sound quality, semi-aniline leather seating, a Mocha Burl trim, second row reading lights, and headlight washers.
The new QX56 models do not come cheap. The four-wheel drive model starts at $59,200, and the two-wheel drive model starts at jaw dropping $62,300.
The first generation of the Infiniti QX56 was introduced in 2004. The chassis of the vehicle is culled from the Armada SUV and Titan pickup; some of the mechanics remain as well. Even the early Infiniti QX56 vehicles have a lot of power under the hood. A 5.6-liter V-8 engine producing 320 horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque lies under the hood, giving the QX56 a lot of towing power and great acceleration, even with the massive curb weight. Rear-wheel and four-wheel drive options are available. Only one trim level was available at its introduction.
Changes were made to the vehicle during the first generation to give the car better cargo space and remove some of the cheaper components. The third row seat is a 60/40-split, for folding down. The 2008 models include a redesign of the instrument panel and several added features that make the QX56 more luxurious.
The early Infiniti QX56 models are extremely powerful. They offer a smooth ride with great stability and have room for the entire family. Downsides include terrible fuel economy and a lack of interior offerings in comparison to the competition.
The second generation Infiniti QX56 was introduced in the 2011 model year. It includes a changed chassis and different mechanics. The Nissan Patrol chassis replaces the Armada chassis on this model. A better 5.6-liter V-8 engine produces 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque.
2013 Infiniti QX56
SUV, Utility/Offroad
The 2013 Infiniti QX56 delivers surprising performance in a luxurious package.
2012 Infiniti QX56
New features on the QX for 2012 include Blind Spot Intervention in the Technology Package, a Bose Cabin Surround sound system with a total of 15 speakers to the Deluxe Touring Package and heated second row seating.
2011 Infiniti QX56
The second-generation 2011 Infiniti QX gets a complete redesign from the ground up. "All new" labels can be affixed to the body-on-frame structure, 5.6-liter V-8 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, independent control-arm suspension, elegant sheetmetal, and posh seven- or eight-passenger interior. Advanced technology defines the full-size luxury-SUV segment; thus, the QX enters the market with such features as hydraulic body motion control and blind-spot warning.
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2009 Infiniti QX56
The 2009 Infiniti QX56 comes equipped with a 5.
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2006 Infiniti QX56
Introduced in 2004, the Infiniti QX56 marks the first time Infiniti entered the luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) market.
2005 Infiniti QX56
The wide variety of choices in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) category has been slowly shifting and changing over the past years.
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WASHINGTON -- Pennsylvania's previously sleepy U.S. Senate race between incumbent Bob Casey Jr. and newcomer Tom Smith suddenly is tightening, triggering national attention.
For months, Democrat Casey enjoyed a commanding lead of 18 or more percentage points over Republican Smith. But independent polls in recent days suggest Smith has cut that lead in half. One poll puts the gap at a mere six percentage points.
Given all the numbers from various polls, it's unlikely the Senate race is that close, but it has tightened. Handicappers at The Washington Post on Wednesday moved it from "solidly Democrat" to "lean Democrat," saying the latest numbers suggest the race is "firmly in play."
President Barack Obama, meanwhile, continues to enjoy a double-digit lead over Mitt Romney in the state.
A Quinnipiac University survey of likely voters released Wednesday shows Casey ahead of Smith by six percentage points, and Obama ahead of Romney by 12. Quinnipiac showed Smith trailing by 18 on Aug. 1.
A Franklin & Marshall College poll also out Wednesday shows Casey with a 10-point lead among likely voters. And last week's latest The Morning Call/Muhlenberg College poll had Casey 12 points up. Libertarian Rayburn Smith also is on the ballot.
"I think the conclusion I would get by looking at the polls in whole is that the race has become more competitive," Muhlenberg pollster Chris Borick said. "But how competitive is uncertain."
The Casey-Smith Senate contest has been almost entirely ignored nationally. A win by Casey, a son of former Gov. Robert P. Casey, has been considered a foregone conclusion.
Smith, a farmer turned coal executive whose only political experience before running for the U.S. Senate was a stint as a township supervisor in the 1970s and as a GOP donor, has run a relentless statewide TV ad campaign.
Smith's commercials have been a combination of positive ads showing him as a blue-collar average guy, and negative spots against Casey's record. And Smith's done it largely with his own money.
Smith has massively outspent Casey on TV, including in Philadelphia and the suburban counties, where Casey has spent no money at all. Meanwhile, Romney hasn't run a single TV ad in Pennsylvania.
Recent Pennsylvania polls show Casey at least as far ahead of Smith as Obama is of Romney. Quinnipiac's number -- just six points -- is unique.
Quinnipiac pollster Peter Brown speculated about why Smith may be doing better than Romney in Pennsylvania.
Obama's effort to brand Romney as an out-of-touch millionaire has had an effect on working class voters, Brown said. Those same working-class voters, dubbed "Reagan Democrats" for their support of the former president, might like what they see in Smith's TV ads.
G. Terry Madonna, F&M's pollster, said that in Pennsylvania history there have been times that conservative Democrats have put a Democrat in the White House while voting for a Republican for Congress. But he sees less ticket-splitting because "of the hardening of partisan lines."
Smith may be tapping the nation's anti-Congress sentiment.
Obama's job approval and favorable numbers are much higher than those for Congress. In the F&M poll, Obama has 50 percent favorableness, compared with 37 percent for Casey. And nearly a quarter of Pennsylvania voters said they didn't know enough about Casey to form an opinion.
Still, Madonna said he doesn't think Casey should worry much. "I'm looking for something to show why Casey could lose," Madonna said. "What is it?"
Both the Franklin & Marshall and Quinnipiac polls found Obama crossing the 50 percent support threshold in Pennsylvania. In the former, he bests Romney 52 percent to 43 percent, and in the latter he's ahead 54 to 42 percent.
Romney's hurdle is an inability to convince everyday voters that he can connect with them. In the F&M poll, 59 percent said Obama best understands the concerns of ordinary Americans, compared with 32 percent who said Romney did.
In the Quinnipiac survey, voters were asked whether each candidate "cares about the needs and problems of people like you." While 60 percent said Obama does, 38 percent said Romney does.
Last week surveys done by Susquehanna Polling & Research put Pennsylvania's presidential race within the margin of error. Susquehanna attributed the difference in part to a different assumption about who will vote. The polling firm predicts a lower overall turnout than in 2008, and a higher turnout among Republican voters.
Distributed by MCT Information Services
Tom Smith gaining on Sen. Bob Casey in poll
WASHINGTON -- Pennsylvania's previously sleepy U.S. Senate race between incumbent Bob Casey Jr. and newcomer Tom Smith suddenly is tightening, triggering national attention.