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1) Have you installed the kernel headers of your current kernel?Originally Posted by tseliot
no how do i do this?
1) Have you installed the kernel headers of your current kernel?Originally Posted by tseliot
no how do i do this?
Well, I didn't explain how to install the headers, I'll fix this in the HOWTO. All you've got to do is:
Open either Terminal or Konsole and type:
uname -r (this will tell you the name and version of the kernel you are using)
Open either Synaptic or Kynaptic
press the "Search" button and put "header" in the search field
you will see a list of files, find "linux-headers-the name you got from uname -r"
for example if your kernel is "2.6.10-5-386", the headers will be "linux-headers-2.6.10-5-386"
click on the files and select "Mark for installation"
Press the "Apply" button.
After it has installed the headers try to follow my HOWTO again.
Still no luckOriginally Posted by tseliot
here is the nvidia-install.log
nvidia-installer log file '/var/log/nvidia-installer.log'
creation time: Wed Aug 17 17:29:41 2005
option status:
license pre-accepted : false
update : false
force update : false
expert : false
uninstall : false
driver info : false
no precompiled interface: false
no ncurses color : false
query latest driver ver : false
OpenGL header files : true
no questions : false
silent : false
no backup : false
kernel module only : false
sanity : false
add this kernel : false
no runlevel check : false
no network : false
no ABI note : false
no RPMs : false
force tls : (not specified)
force compat32 tls : (not specified)
X install prefix : /usr/X11R6
OpenGL install prefix : /usr
compat32 install prefix : (not specified)
installer install prefix: /usr
utility install prefix : /usr
kernel name : (not specified)
kernel include path : (not specified)
kernel source path : (not specified)
kernel output path : (not specified)
kernel install path : (not specified)
proc mount point : /proc
ui : (not specified)
tmpdir : /tmp
ftp mirror : ftp://download.nvidia.com
RPM file list : (not specified)
Using: nvidia-installer ncurses user interface
ERROR: An NVIDIA kernel module 'nvidia' appears to already be loaded in your
kernel. This may be because it is in use (for example, by the X
server), but may also happen if your kernel was configured without
support for module unloading. Please be sure you have exited X before
attempting to upgrade your driver. If you have exited X, know that your
kernel supports module unloading, and still receive this message, then
an error may have occured that has corrupted the NVIDIA kernel module's
usage count; the simplest remedy is to reboot your computer.
ERROR: Installation has failed. Please see the file
'/var/log/nvidia-installer.log' for details. You may find suggestions
on fixing installation problems in the README available on the Linux
driver download page at www.nvidia.com.
Sorry pal, I've got to go to bed now (it's midnight in Italy and I' very tired). Tomorrow I'll find a solution.
good night
Just a wild guess, as I will in fact not do any additional research above and beyong merely scanning the error message posted in your forum posting above, but basically, it means that the module is in fact still loaded (as the statement claims).
To begin, try looking in your processes list for any and all applications/software that may in fact be using the said drivers (i.e., "X", "gdm", etc. may be good grep keywords) [ps aux |grep <keyword>]. Also, if in fact you do not find any said applications in your processes list, then go ahead and type "lsmod |grep nv". What the previous command will do is 'list' the 'modules' loaded in your kernel and 'grep' the results for 'nv' and only return said lines which contain such keyword 'nv'. If in fact there is any module still loaded into the kernel, once you find out the name (it will probably be like 'nvidia' or something) type 'sudo rmmod nvidia' or whatever applicable command.
Good luck in your endeavours.
pz and blessings.
I agree with kangpeh. Try his/her method and install the drivers again.
However if this doesn't solve the problem try installing kernel image and headers 2.6.11. Here's how to do it:
Open Synaptic (or Kynaptic) and put "linux" in the search engine.
You will find something like linux-image-2.6.11 and linux-headers-2.6.11, install them.
Restart your computer.
Follow my HOWTO again.
Make sure you follow EVERY step in my guide, don't skip any.
Let me know if it works.
Will do as soon as i get home thanks for all the help guys, ill let you know if it works.Originally Posted by tseliot
Newbie here... can we have a update through apt-get?
Unfortunately the only driver available for Ubuntu (using apt-get) is 7174 version.Originally Posted by blackant
It's not hard. Follow the instructions, they are described step by step. If you think something is not clear or you have any doubt do not hesitate to ask me. I'm here to help newbies like you.
You just have to follow the steps, and you will also learn something.
i think the 7174 is not so bad for a newbie and very easy to install...Originally Posted by tseliot
then you can play the latest driver version...


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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Sure thing, Izuru often overestimating or underestimating stuff. We can't blame him because he's nowhere near the level of Sunrise staff, and certainly does not have military advisor.
Speaking of which, in my fanon, ShenLong has highest linear acceleration and lowest maximum air speed, while BT Strike Gunner is the inverse. Engine type came into consideration.
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That one guy
Join Date: Nov 2011
The current R:Evolution in those drafts was armed with the space module so yeah, that's why it has such crazy acceleration and max speed.
With a dagger bit missing it'll need some serious servicing. Croixas can't meet up with Rong because he's also wanted internationally and not to mention Tabane wants him dead just as much as she wants Rong dead.
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Titans Test Team Pilot
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: The Elysium
Question, how feasible would it be to have a flight unit that has folding, variable-sweep wings?
One of the Minerva's Spec modules is meant to be a Speed-type but I figured it should also have the option to switch between hi-mobility and hi-speed.
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I am no one
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Inside your head
^ You might know YF-19 from Macross plus, it could switch between Forward Swept (Dogfight) to Back Swept (Extended dash).
I was thinking something like Full Armor ZZ, since it's actually a Hands-me-down unit, but upgraded to it's limit to match the current enemy, all use high end Gundam like Wing Zero etc.
|2012-11-04, 08:43
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I am no one
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Inside your head
.... well I'm using UC as standard, Tier 1 being Nu Gundam, Sazabi etc. in fact, both should not exist because the setting.
EDIT: Humanity and their civilization is almost extinct due to a certain tragedy happened in UC90, after that, they just rediscover lost technology, similar to the setting of Turn-A gundam.
I Guess I'll settle for FAZZ.
|2012-11-04, 08:49
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That one guy
Join Date: Nov 2011
Yeah, most gundams in that generation either spam bits or have MA mode. Both of which aren't really Laura's style.
EDIT: Oh God... Fourze epilogue coming soon. This will throw off the whole plot of getting Genta and Chifuyu together. The trailer showed Gentarou's alien first love coming back!
|2012-11-04, 09:18
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I am no one
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Inside your head
Funny thing, when Ichika got RX-78-2 and pretty much own a whole company of enemy MS, Ichika quickly pointed that it'll get outdated in no time. And boy, he was right. Less than two months later, enemy is spamming Hizack and Marasai.
Case in point: Dan started with Zaku Tank, then MP Guntank, then ZuOOT, then Hildolfr, near the climax, he is riding a Destroy Gundam.
Spoiler for Note:
EDIT: I don't really understand but, YAY FOR GENTAROU!
|2012-11-04, 09:29
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That one guy
Join Date: Nov 2011
Ichika... being smart? How about considering gundam models from the same series as Hazelle and Advance of Zeta?
Gentarou finally has a stable relationship with both Chifuyu and M. Nadeshiko comes back.
Nadeshiko: Gentarou? Why are you with those women?
Gentarou: Nadeshiko! You're back!
Chifuyu: Um... hello. I'm Orimura Chifuyu.
Nadeshiko: Oh! Nice to meet you. Are you one of Gentarou's friends?
M: Actually, my name is Orimura Madoka and we're both Gentarou's girlfriends/lovers.
Nadeshiko: Is this true? *looks at Gentarou with a scary Yamato Nadeshiko smile while leaking visible cosmic energy*
Gentarou: Nadeshiko? Are you oka- *SPLAT*
|2012-11-04, 09:37
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I am no one
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Inside your head
I'm considering Woundwort for either Ichika or Setsura, since it looks so easy to adapt and upgrade, rather than outright replace.
The one that not using Woundwort, will follow UC mainline, from Gundam to Zeta, to ZZ, to v Gundam. Houki is following Char Aznable in development, from Zaku II Commander to Gelgoog to Sazabi (possibly Nightingale but it's not certain). I'm certain that Freedom or Justice won't appear, flying MS is way too odd for the verse.
Poor, poor Gentarou
|2012-11-04, 09:44
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I am no one
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Inside your head
^ Sinanju is way too ahead. As said before, technology is stopped on UC90 due to the birth of this AU, and people is forced to rediscover old technology piece by piece, this means that neither v Gundam nor Sazabi should even exist but they did anyway (Tabane made them)
(At least I can discard Nightingale, and BTW, I absolutely hate Zeong)
On Gentarou: I am very certain he's very loyal once he decided.
|2012-11-04, 12:05
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Just another Idiot
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Delusion world
Magic will still be in the story.... or rather something sounded like magic with terms such as mana and spell involved.
To make Phatasia looked out-of-place and more like a fantasy world with magic.
Because it was supposed to give off that imagery.
Still trying to work in a petty prank (will give +1 trivial knowledge.....for those who go and wiki it)
Question: What do you think of Watt(in term of personality) from that Story I posted?
Need to check if I got his personality right...because I plan to add some surprise elements in .
Edit: Nothing to do with combat.
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Seamless, flawless transportation.
The Toyota Camry is the best-selling car in America, the crown jewel of cars in the auto industry. Toyota tells us the name 'Camry' comes from kan-muri, which in Japanese means 'crown.' That seems appropriate given that the Camry outsells such popular gems as the Honda Accord and Ford Taurus.
The Camry appears to be a perfect transportation appliance, flawlessly performing its duties, never annoying its owner. It rides smoothly, softly over beat-up city streets. The interior is ergonomically excellent, with big climate and audio knobs that are easy to adjust. The seats are comfortable.
The Toyota Camry was all-new last year. A longer wheelbase brought significantly increased rear-seat legroom. Its new look is at once taller and more rounded, in keeping with current fashion.
For 2003, the Camry offers more standard and optional equipment. All models now come with remote keyless entry, while the XLE model adds fog lights, and a six-disc CD changer for its JBL audio system. Also new is the availability of power adjustable pedals.
Given Toyota's reputation for quality, durability and reliability, the 2003 Camry should once again prove to be the ideal car for about 400,000 buyers who don't want to worry about their car.
The Toyota Camry comes in three trim levels: LE, SE, XLE. Each comes with a choice of engines, a four-cylinder or a V6. Most models come standard with an automatic.
The basic four-cylinder LE has long been the most popular Camry. It retails for $18,970 with a five-speed manual transmission and $19,800 with a four-speed automatic. Either way, it comes with air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, power locks and remote keyless entry, a 60/40 split rear seat, and visor vanity mirrors.
SE is a sportier version of the LE. Higher-rate springs, shocks, and anti-roll bars contribute to crisper handling, along with higher-effort steering and bigger wheels and tires. Outside, black trim at the front end, a spoiler at the rear, and unique black pearl badging distinguish the SE. A three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and lots of bright trim add zing to the interior. SE lists for $20,310 with the manual gearbox, $21,140 with the automatic.
The cushiest Camry is the XLE, featuring luxury appointments such as wood-grain trim, power driver and passenger seats, automatic air conditioning, an alarm system, a cargo net, and a rear-window sunshade. Prices start at $22,295 and the automatic transmission is standard.
The Camry's four-cylinder engine is a 2.4-liter, 16-valve twin-overhead-cam unit rated 157 horsepower at 5600 rpm, and 162 pounds-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. But buyers can also choose a 3.0-liter, 24-valve V6. All-new last year, the V6 develops 192 horsepower at 5300 rpm, and 209 pounds-feet at 4400. Both engines are all aluminum for light weight.
The LE V6 lists for $22,260; the SE V6 for $23,700; and the XLE V6 for $25,405. V6 models are offered only with the four-speed automatic transmission.
Camry's list of option packages is amazingly long, enabling savvy buyers to order exactly the right Camry to suit their taste and budget. We highly recommend opting for anti-lock brakes (ABS), brake assist, and vehicle skid control, all of which can help you avoid a wreck. We also recommend the optional side-impact and curtain airbags to protect you in a crash. V6 Camrys and all XLE models come standard with four-wheel-disc brakes with anti-lock (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD), but skid control and the side-impact airbags are optional.
Toyota still builds the Camry Solara coupe and convertible based on the previous-generation (pre-2002) Camry sedan. Look for an all-new Solara to debut as 2004 model.
The Toyota Camry was totally redesigned last year, but the new look did not stray too far from that of previous models. We bet that Toyota was watching carefully when Ford launched a radical new Taurus in 1996, with oval-themed styling that proved too avant-garde for conservative buyers. Ford lost quite a few sales before retreating to a safer design.
So while Toyota claims to have put more excitement into the current Camry, in truth it looks a lot like the old Camry. Ironically, the most-changed elements are the rear deck and taillights, and these have a distinctly Taurus flavor. The front of the Camry appears to have a bit of Lincoln LS in it, thanks to the way the grille cuts into the top edge of the front bumper.
The Camry does present a more sculptured appearance, with slightly flared wheel arches and a distinct dual crease line in the hood, the latter leading nicely into the grille. To some extent its smooth lines camouflage its height; the current car stands two inches taller than the pre-2002 model.
The Toyota Camry has a comfortable interior with controls that are simple and easy to operate. Everything is laid out simply.
Radio and climate controls are mounted high in the center of the dash for easy access. Three big knobs mounted prominently in the center of the dashboard are used to manually control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning on SE and LE models. XLE models get automatic climate control with a smooth tactile feel that reminds us of Lexus, which set the modern standard. The stereo uses big buttons and knobs that are easy to operate, whether scanning for radio stations or moving between songs on a CD. A navigation system is available for the XLE. We found the audio quality poor on the LE's optional JBL system.
The instruments are located in a relatively small pod right in front of the steering wheel, with a large half-moon tachometer and matching speedometer. The fuel and temperature gauges are located within the two larger instruments. Lights and windshield wiper/washer controls are on stalks on the steering column, leaving the left lower edge of the dash free of switches.
Camry's dashboard is relatively plain, with no large curved surfaces, and it is set relatively high. The dash blends nicely into the door panels, but the cover for the passenger-side air bag is noticeable as the seams show clearly. Many other manufacturers have managed to make the passenger-side air bag invisible.
A wide center console separates the two front bucket seats and contains useful storage areas. The parking brake on the LE and SE is also located in the center console, whereas the XLE gets a foot-operated parking brake.
Rear-seat passengers will find the accommodations quite pleasant for a mid-size passenger car. Head- and legroom have increased compared to the previous Camry. The rear seat splits 60/40, allowing long objects to pass through from the trunk, although the opening is smaller than it might be. The trunk itself is a decent size and shape. Gooseneck hinges steal valuable space, but are hidden under a cover, reducing the chance that they will damage trunk contents as the lid is closed.
Driving Impression
Toyota knows how to build quiet cars with a comfortable ride. Toyota's Lexus division has excelled in this area and this expertise appears to have worked its way over to the Camry. Engines are quieter than in pre-2002 models, while an innovative engine mounting system further reduces vibration. Stiff body structure and asphalt sheet insulation assures that even when the four-cylinder engine is driven hard, engine noise is quite subdued.
This is an easy car to drive. There is nothing untoward or strange about the Camry; it does everything just right. An enthusiast driver would complain that it lacks character, but for the average driver that's a plus. No one driving a Camry has to think much about what's going on.
More than two-thirds of all Camrys are sold with the four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. The 2.4-liter inline-4 is inexpensive and fuel-efficient and provides plenty of power. Computer logic controls the automatic transmission; the car can tell when it is going up hill or down hill and the transmission shifts gears accordingly. It can hold a lower gear longer when necessary to avoid the annoying shifting up and down that occurs in some automatics.
The ride is pleasant, verging on luxurious, with enough cushioning to make passengers feel comfortable. The steering is light but not sloppy. Those who like sportier, more precise handling will notice that the different suspension setup and tires on the SE do make the car feel crisper, though it's still far from a sports sedan.
You'd never know from driving the car, but the gas pedal is a drive-by-wire affair. That means it is not connected directly to the engine by a cable; instead, it activates a sensor connected to a computer, just like the controls in modern aircraft. One advantage of this arrangement is that the optional Vehicle Skid Control system can take over the throttle in an emergency and apply just the right amount of throttle and braking to keep the vehicle on a more stable path.
Toyota admits that while few people aspire to own a Camry, lots of people recommend a Camry to their friends. The Camry is what's known as a safe buy. It pleases so many buyers by offending none. It is in many ways an unremarkable car, except for its total lack of identifiable flaws. It Toyota has tried hard to make the latest Camry a little more exciting while at the same time making sure it will still transport its occupants from A to B and back without any drama, nor any worries about reliability, year in and year out.
So the Toyota Camry is not be as exciting as the Nissan Altima or Volkswagen Passat. But if you prefer a car that blends in with the crowd, a smooth, comfortable car that delivers hassle-free transportation, a car that offers stellar reliability, then the Camry should prove an excellent choice. That's why the Camry will likely continue as America's most popular new car.
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LE 5-speed manual ($18,970); LE 4-speed automatic ($19,800); SE 5-speed manual ($20,310); SE 4-speed automatic ($21,140); XLE 4-speed automatic ($22,295) LE V6 4-speed automatic ($22,260); SE V6 4-speed automatic ($23,700); XLE V6 4-speed automatic ($25,405).
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Diamond scuffed up in loss to Royals
MINNEAPOLIS -- Throughout the season, Scott Diamond has kept saying he's close to figuring it out.
Diamond was solid last season as a rookie, with a 3.54 ERA in 27 starts, but simply hasn't been able to replicate his success this year, and now he'll have to fix his problems in Triple-A.View Full Game Coverage
MINNEAPOLIS -- Throughout the season, Scott Diamond has kept saying he's close to figuring it out.
Diamond was solid last season as a rookie, with a 3.54 ERA in 27 starts, but simply hasn't been able to replicate his success this year, and now he'll have to fix his problems in Triple-A.View Full Game Coverage
Diamond has struggled to find consistency, and it was the case again Thursday afternoon, as he couldn't build off his last start. And the Twins' offense failed to produce with runners in scoring position yet again in a 7-2 loss to the Royals at Target Field.
It led to Diamond being optioned to Rochester after the game along with rookie center fielder Aaron Hicks. Outfielder Oswaldo Arcia was recalled from Rochester, and the Twins will wait to name Diamond's replacement (it's expected to be left-hander Andrew Albers).
"I just haven't been pitching well," Diamond said. "If you're not impacting the team or contributing at all, then you don't deserve to be here. So right now I need to go down to Triple-A and figure some things out and hopefully come back."
Diamond, who gave up just one run in 6 2/3 innings in his previous start, couldn't carry that over against the red-hot Royals, who have won nine in a row after a three-game sweep over the Twins.
The left-hander labored through five-plus innings, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and three walks with one strikeout, and his ERA rose to 5.52.
But he was hardly alone in being at fault for the loss, as the Twins made several misplays in the field and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
"It was not a good baseball game," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "It was ugly early. It didn't look like the boys were ready and missed some plays. That's the most frustrating part of the game. I think we've stayed after the games pretty hard, but to watch how we played with balls of the wall and no one picking it up, watching plays and overthrowing cutoff men. It's unacceptable."
As Gardenhire pointed out, Diamond wasn't helped by his defense in the second inning, as third baseman Trevor Plouffe couldn't handle a potential double-play groundball hit by Miguel Tejada with two on and nobody out. It loaded the bases, which allowed Mike Moustakas to bring home the game's first run on a sacrifice fly and Justin Maxwell to bring home another on a single in his first at-bat with the Royals since being traded from the Astros.
Kansas City scored again in the third on a sacrifice fly from Eric Hosmer to score Alex Gordon, who led off the frame with a triple that was misplayed by Chris Herrmann in right field.
The Twins got on the board with two runs in the third -- on an RBI groundout from Joe Mauer and a solo homer from Justin Morneau off right-hander James Shields. It was Morneau's ninth homer of the season.
But it was all the Twins would score against Shields, who was able to pitch his way out of jams, as he walked five and gave up five hits over six innings. He also got a big assist in the fifth, when center fielder Lorenzo Cain robbed Plouffe of a two-run homer with a leaping catch at the wall.
"To be honest with you, I didn't have much today," Shields said. "Sometimes you've got to go out there and battle and make pitches when you need to. But when you get the defense behind you like we did today -- I keep saying it over and over, but our defense is phenomenal. Lorenzo obviously made a game-saving play right there, robbing the home run."
The Royals kept tacking on runs, adding one in the fourth on an RBI groundout from Alcides Escobar after loading the bases, before scoring again on another RBI groundout in the fifth from Tejada with the bases loaded to make it 5-2.
Kansas City broke it open in the sixth, as Diamond walked Maxwell and gave up a single to Escobar before being pulled for reliever Anthony Swarzak. Swarzak wasn't able to limit the damage, as he allowed two runs to score on a two-out single from Billy Butler.
It was another frustrating loss for the Twins, who failed to get a hit with runners in scoring position after hitting just .191 in those situations in July. It also marked the first three-game sweep for the Royals in Minnesota since 1998.
"It was an ugly series," Gardenhire said. "Those guys came in here and wanted it more than us. They found ways to win games and we didn't. We struck out too many times and missed too many opportunities. That was basically the whole series. So it was a disappointing series."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger.


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Is there any way to install debian with preinstalled xfce DE without having to install gnome?
Debian has an Xfce 'spin' for download on its mirrors. I use it but haven't checked carefully to see if it contains any Gnome dependencies. Because I like gedit and gcalctool, I install these on top of Debian Xfce, and they bring in a few.
I've personally used the Debian full Xfce installation CD many times, to install Xfce without having to install gnome.
There are many Debian download pages -- navigate to the appropriate one for you, depending on what protocol you want to use to download, whether you want a CD or DVD, whether you want 64-bit or 32-bit, etc., etc., etc., etc.
Then download the appropriate one that is listed as the Xfce installation media -- for example, the one I've used the most is the 32-bit Xfce CD media, called debian-7.2.0-i386-xfce-CD-1.iso.
For those who have a fast Internet connection (I don't), I think it's also possible to download the smaller "NetInstall" media, and use it to install Xfce, but I haven't done that in years, so I can't give you any advice on how to do it.
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In the debian net-installer, it is possible to choose XFCE at the time of installation. Just the choose the menu "Alternative Desktop Environments" under, I think, Advanced options. This should also be the case with DVD installation image.
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Quest Provides Update on Pre-Feasibility Study for Strange Lake B-Zone Rare Earth Element Project
February 11, 2013 (Source: Quest Rare Minerals) Toronto, ON — Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. (TSX:QRM) (NYSE MKT:QRM) (NYSE Amex:QRM) wishes to provide an update on the preparation of a pre-feasibility study (PFS) for the B-Zone deposit at Quest's Heavy Rare Earth Element Project, Strange Lake, Québec. The Strange Lake Project is located 225 km northeast of Schefferville, Québec and 125 km west of the Voisey's Bay nickel-copper-cobalt deposit, eastern Labrador.
Significant development work has been completed which demonstrates that Strange Lake is a very large rare earth project with one of the highest concentrations of heavy rare earth elements as well as important by-products zirconium and niobium. The current project configuration calls for a conventional open pit and typical associated mine infrastructure, including camps, maintenance shops, utilities and processing facilities. The project infrastructure will incorporate a port and a 165-kilometre access road (see Press Release : February 15, 2012).
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The bulk of the engineering work for the PFS has been completed, led by several engineering firms working with Quest's management team. Hatch Associates Ltd. has provided the design for a solvent extraction circuit while AECOM has worked with Quest for much of the balance of the project. Micon International Limited has designed the mine plan with support from AMEC Earth & Environmental, while Strategic Engineering & Science, Inc. (SES) has been responsible for the design of a tailings disposal facility. AECOM is also responsible for the completion of the environmental base line data collection and the preparation of terms of reference for Quest's environmental impact assessment.
Quest is examining potential refinements to the Strange Lake Project, with a view to further reducing project risk, lowering capital costs and operating costs, and allowing for an earlier mine commissioning date when compared to the current project configuration. As a result of the additional project review, Quest expects to deliver the PFS for the Strange Lake Project within six months. Quest notes that the mine plan, the great majority of the engineering work done to date for the PFS, the extensive metallurgical test work program and the resulting process plant design, supporting site infrastructure design, road and port will all apply to the potential refinements currently under examination by Quest. In light of a significant increase in the size of the Strange Lake Project resource as well as changes to the nature and scope of the Strange Lake Project, Quest also expects that the capital cost and operating cost for the Strange Lake Project will be significantly greater than those set out in the September 2010 Preliminary Economic Assessment (see Press Release : September 9, 2010 and Press Release : February 15, 2012).
Quest is also pleased to provide an update on the extensive metallurgical program being undertaken on the Strange Lake deposit mineralization. During the last year, a significant amount of development work has been conducted. Bench-scale testing of all parts of the process has effectively defined the metallurgical treatment route, and recently a mini pilot plant was commissioned to test continuous operation of the solvent extraction process, focusing initially on the zirconium extraction circuit. Early extraction results confirm the results of the bench-scale testing. This will be followed in the coming months with commissioning of the niobium and rare earth solvent extraction and precipitation circuits at the mini pilot level. Metallurgical process stream information from this work will be incorporated into the final demonstration scale pilot plant, which is expected to be in operation during the second quarter of calendar 2013.
Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. ("Quest") is a Canadian-based exploration company focused on the identification and discovery of new and significant Rare Earth deposit opportunities. Quest is publicly listed on the TSX and NYSE MKT as "QRM" and is led by a highly-respected management and technical team with a proven mine-finding track record. Quest is currently advancing several high-potential projects in Canada's premier exploration areas: the Strange Lake and the Misery Lake areas of northeastern Québec. Quest's 2009 exploration led to the discovery of a significant new Rare Earth metal deposit, the B-Zone, on its Strange Lake property in northeastern Québec. Quest has filed a National Instrument 43-101 Indicated and Inferred Resource Estimate on the B-Zone deposit and has completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the deposit. In addition, Quest announced the discovery of an important new area of REE mineralization on its Misery Lake project, approximately 120 km south of the Strange Lake project. Quest continues to pursue high-value project opportunities throughout North America. As a result of a marketed equity financing completed in October 2010, Quest has a strong working capital position of $26 million and is able to execute on its project intentions. This is expected to be sufficient to advance Quest's plans of advancing pre-feasibility and definitive feasibility studies of the B-Zone REE deposit and to continue exploration on its other rare earth properties.
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Israeli officials now believe that the region will receive more rain than expected this winter, bringing the Sea of Galilee back up to a level it has not been at in over 10 years.
Speaking to Israel's Ma'ariv newspaper, Israel Water Authority official Dr. Amir Givati noted that due to abundant rainfall already this winter, the Sea of Galilee already began to rise in late October, more than a month before is typically starts to rise in the annual rain cycle.
"Our estimate at the beginning of the winter was that we were facing an average winter," said Givati. "Today we believe that it will be more than that, at least in the north of the country.
Givati explained that even if precipitation levels were only "average" this winter, the Sea of Galilee would still rise to 210.8 meters below sea level, which is just two meters below its "upper red line." That is a major increase following seven years of drought, when the Sea of Galilee raced past its "lower red line" and repeatedly flirted with its "black line."
The rise in the lake's water level comes primarily from the northern part of the Jordan River and the streams that run down from the Golan Heights, all of which started flowing much earlier than usual.
"To see the Jordan River flowing at this time of year - that's a phenomenon that takes place once every 20 years," Givati said. "Streams like Ayun and Sa'ar usually begin to run only in the spring, but this year we're already seeing them gushing."
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Topzy, Inc. builds fun Facebook applications that millions of people use every day. We are a high-tech company dealing primarily with social media. We have existed entirely online so far and have a corporate logo (attached) but as things progress, we've found a need for an "offline" identity.
The primary objective of this contest is to design a business card suitable for all current and future employees of Topzy, Inc.. When we go to conferences and events and are representing the company, we regularly need to hand out business cards. When we hand out business cards, we want the recipients to be impressed with their quality and design but not distracted.
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When during the Franco-German war of 1870 the King of Prussia, as President of the North German Confederation, ordered the creation of a volunteer navy by inviting the owners of private German vessels to make them part of the German navy, the question was raised whether this scheme violated the Declaration of Paris by which the signatories had engaged themselves no to employ privateers. While in the following decades the principle was generally admitted that merchant ships might be incorporated into the regular navy, several questions remained unsolved. The signatories of the present Convention, concluded at the Second Hague Peace Conference, although agreeing on the general principle, were unable to settle all the questions which gave rise to controversy. In particular, they could not agree on the question whether conversion might be performed in a harbour of the converting State only or also on the high seas (see preamble). Nor could they solve the question whether or not it was permissible to reconvert into a merchantman, before the end of war, a vessel which during the war had been converted into a warship.
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Incoming 1Ls / seat deposits really hold your seat?« on: June 06, 2006, 11:28:24 PM »
i got a general letter from my likely institution that they know that some students have committed to more than one school. Theyre asking for a final decsion but theres no threatening language in it. im guilty as charged but dont plan to make my final decision until a couple more weeks. Could I lose my spot even though Ive paid my deposit and gone through every other registration requirement?


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Waking up to snow on the ground, the first of the season according to locals, I was glad to have keys to the RS5 in my pocket. Yet despite possessing two of Europe's greatest performance cars, it didn't prevent day two of our epic journey becoming an exercise in hyper-miling.
Thirty miles of hills and valleys to the nearest gas station, with 20 miles range in the tanks, this would be an extraordinary contrast to the 140mph dashes we'd experienced the day before and, to be honest, the reason we were in a pickle now...
We were at 7800ft, so it would be a test of nerve and agility as we selected neutral and coasted down the very steep descents to our fossil-fueled salvation. This must be what driving an electric car is like every day: I'm not sure my nerves could cope!
Equipped with the brand-new 2013 Audi RS5 and BMW M3, we needed a remarkable road trip to unravel the mysteries within. But where do you take such legendary automobiles to give them context?
Dropping a pin in the map, we headed to the Land of Giants: a 700-mile round trip to the Sequoia National Park, home to the largest trees on the planet and the second oldest park in the country.
If you ever feel life is losing perspective, take a trip to California's Sierra Nevada mountain range and check out the groves of Sequoias. Growing up to 300ft tall and living about 3000 years, these redwoods are beyond majestic. Their ancient forests provided an incomparable destination for our journey.
Taking two steroidal V8s into a tranquil paradise might seem anathema, but we were careful to observe posted speed limits within the park to protect the abundant wildlife and avoid distracted visitors. Nobody needs two hooligans racing through such an idyllic environment. But the roads into and out of the park were fair game, and the granite rock walls created echo chambers for these high-revving V8s.
Ever since the original Sport quattro was followed by the RS2 circa 1994 there has been great excitement surrounding Audi's flagship performance models. Although the RS2 was the bastard child of a relationship with Porsche, quattro GmbH took the reins for the B5 RS4 and continued the trend for exciting wagons that have included the RS6, RS3 and the new B8 RS4 Avant currently waiting in the wings.
Until the TT RS came along in '09, every RS model had at least four doors and usually space for the dog, but the 2013 RS5 is the first to come close to replicating the formula of the original Audi quattro. In fact, the RS5 shares similar blistered fenders as a nod to its roots.
Yet rather than the Ur's five-cylinder 20v turbo motor, the RS5 uses an updated version of the B7 RS4's 4.2L V8. You've only got to look at its specification to understand Audi used the BMW M3 as its measuring stick during development. Of course, that's no surprise since Munich's finest is the benchmark for the entire industry. So while we originally toyed with comparing the RS5 to the Ur quattro for nostalgic reasons, common sense brought us back to the M3.
We also considered the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe, since it competes closer on price and horsepower. It's 6.2L V8 makes 451hp and 443 lb-ft, accelerates to 60mph in 4.4sec and costs $64935 (including destination and gas guzzler), but specified to the same level as the RS5 it reaches $69795. Yet we felt it was less focused than these finely honed machines, so was excluded.
The first part of our journey would involve several hundred miles of Southern California's congested arteries. We set out early Sunday morning to avoid the traffic and made good time.
Starting in the RS5, I was won over by the comfortable surroundings: its supportive S sports seats in Fine Nappa leather, the MMI infotainment system, thick-rimmed steering wheel and the RS carbon fiber inlays.
Audi's Google Earth navigation is a great feature of the $3550 MMI Package that also included HD radio, Bluetooth, an excellent B&O sound system, parking camera, Audi connect and voice control. We had a few glitches with the nav taking us to the wrong destinations, but otherwise it seemed instinctive to use.
Although our M3 was a stripped-down version, to achieve the same level of equipment you'd need the $1350 nav, $1900 Enhanced Premium sound system and $380 parking distance control. Even then, it's not a precise match but you can get the $250 BMW Apps that allows you to access web radio, Facebook feeds, news, etc via your phone.
For sheer opulence, though, the Audi wins this round. It's a beautifully equipped interior that BMW can virtually match in specification and quality, but the M3's minimalist approach can feel less inviting. Undoubtedly it's a question of personal preference, as we'll repeat endlessly throughout this comparison.
However, there's another very important aspect of the interior, and that's the driving environment. Both have great seats, good positioning and chunky steering wheels, but the M3 is the only car with a conventional handbrake. It's also the only one with a manual transmission option.
At the launch of the RS5 (EC 11/12), quattro's head of development, Stephan Reil, explained to us how poor sales of the TT RS 6MT meant we'd never see another clutch pedal in an RS model. And while both Audi and BMW offer magnificent dual-clutch semi-automatic solutions, BMW confirmed it will continue to offer a manual transmission to enthusiasts who want it. Having run an M3 6MT for a year, I can confirm there's something magical about the three-pedal set-up in such musclecars.
Firing up the Audi V8 elicits a loud snarl that settles into a deep rumble. The noise is omnipresent and welcome entertainment. In Sport mode, the dual-clutch gearbox performs marvelous rev-matching blips that make you feel like a racecar driver, but it's in the high speed ranges where the engine comes alive.
Its exhaust note was deeper, louder and richer than we remembered the M3's but, side-by-side, the BMW sacrificed little. It was more restrained at lower RPMs but, screaming towards its 8500rpm redline, the more mechanical voice was no less enjoyable. Side-by-side, bouncing of valley walls and piercing the crisp morning forest air, we were treated to two of the finest songs ever sung. It was spine-tingling.
Put to the vote, the RS5 is more melodious. But an aftermarket exhaust on the M3 (which you can afford with its cheaper price) would make it a tie.
Despite the soundtrack, we were surprised to discover the noise falls away when cruising.
The Audi felt more relaxed than the M3, even though it didn't have the BMW's Electronic Damping Control. In fact, US versions lost the adjustable damping when bumper regulations sacrificed the system's mounting point. As a result, the Audi's "drive select" button affects steering weight, throttle response, shift points, sport diff settings and exhaust valves.
The M3's EDC allows you to choose three suspension settings, while separate buttons control throttle response, shift speed and traction control, with the optimum setting available via the steering wheel "M" button. That said, even in its comfort setting, the EDC couldn't match the Audi.
The RS5 proves that one good suspension setting is enough. Admittedly, adjustable suspension allows you to create either bone-jarring track or soft comfort settings, but which one best suits the coil springs? Or is everything a compromise? As it happens, the M3's EDC is among the best in the business but we preferred the RS5's overall compromise in most situations.
Straightline performance is awesome, with both cars hitting 60mph in 4.5sec and seeming to stay on terms well into triple digits. However, the story was very different in the snow and rain we encountered on the second day. Under these conditions, the quattro inevitably demolished the M3 from a standstill, making it the choice for drivers who regularly experience poor weather conditions or aren't confident with RWD.
That said, the M3 is an incredibly stable chassis in most conditions, finding grip through its multi-stage traction control that permits progressively more rear-wheel slip as your confidence grows. With an experienced driver, it could keep pace with the quattro in all but the heaviest downpours and, as it turns out, in snow on summer tires!
In the dry, on smooth, flowing mountain passes, the M3 is the more entertaining drive. With 300 lb less weight, it feels more dynamic. The numbers suggest there's nothing between them, and the RS5 compensates for its bulk with a bigger engine, more power, and bigger brakes.
But it's not all about numbers. The M3 simply feels more agile, more involving. There's a purity to its driving characteristics that allow you to brake later, turn-in sharper, accelerate harder. There's more feedback from the steering and tires. It invites you to find the edge of the envelope and rewards with a satisfying drive. It's better in transition and more exciting on exiting a turn. The DCT responds more like a manual and its brakes are dazzling.
Again, there will be drivers who prefer the RS5's slightly slower responses. It feels surefooted and solid. It would probably be a more forgiving track car for a novice, but the M3 is similar, stable and reassuring. Neither car understeers to any extent and both can be prompted into oversteer. Each possesses huge levels of grip and performance.
On the other hand, both cars lack torque and need to be revved hard to find the sweet spot. Fortunately, both V8s love to spin the tacho and the transmissions assist in the process. But get caught in the wrong gear and there's a pronounced lag while the gears shuffle down.
In all honesty, in every category these cars are separated by percentage points, with the M3 being 100% and the RS5 at 96%.
However, we can't get away from the bottom line. It's a major factor, especially when the cars are separated by such a tiny margin. In this area, the M3 wins hands down with a starting price of $62295 against the RS5's $69795. Both cars have similar four-year/50,000 miles Maintenance Programs providing free servicing.
One of BMW's aims was to get people into the M3 with a cheap starting price. Our test car was a good example, since it came with a cloth/leather interior and traditional radio rather than nav, etc. The price was bumped by the inclusion of the $2500 Competition Package that includes wider wheels, reprogrammed suspension and DTC among other upgrades. However, you could drive away in the BMW far cheaper than the Audi.
It's worth pointing out that the RS5 comes with a high level of standard equipment, including the dual-clutch trans, AWD, sports diff, Audi connect, 19" wheels, power seats, sat radio, iPod connectivity, etc. The only additions to our test car were the MMI Package as described previously, a $2500 Titanium Package that included the gorgeous 20" wheels, black trim and painted mirrors, plus a $1000 Sports exhaust with black tailpipes.
More importantly, to equip an M3 to a similar specification as the RS5, it would cost about $69K, which puts it on par with the Audi's starting price. The Audi also escapes the gas guzzler tax by virtue of its better fuel economy.
Let's not pretend these cars are economical, though. If they were, we wouldn't have been coasting down the mountain to reach a gas station.
During our test, the M3 returned an average of 17mpg, with the Audi at 19mpg, which the combined EPA figures suggest. Of course, we were at full throttle whenever possible, yet these are realistic figures. Our year with an M3 returned an average of 18mpg, so prepare to pay at the pump.
As we said, many of the differences are a question of preference and there are no losers here. Neither car disappoints in any area. It's a question of priorities and taste, with our preference being for the nimbler, purer M3 by a very small margin.
The Audi is like an "M3+". It's taken the same formula and built on it with a bigger engine, more power, bigger brakes, an electric rear spoiler, 20" wheels, etc. The result is an attractive car we thought would make the M3 look dated and awkward. However, the BMW's sucked-in flanks and sculpted lines looked more purposeful and athletic in comparison.
From any angle except the front, the RS5 looks a little chubby. It could do with a diet to pull in the flanks and emphasize the flared fenders. Despite that, in its bright red paint with huge front grille, the RS5 attracted more attention.
Which would we take home? The Audi might be the more relaxing daily driver but the M3 is simply more entertaining, more of a racecar for the road. It carries its motorsport heritage more obviously than the Audi. In fact, it feels different from any other BMW, where the RS5 feels like a faster, noisier S5.
So, with clenched teeth and fingers crossed, we'd take the M3. It suits our sporting ambitions better. We'd live with its edgier performance and dynamic qualities, and welcome its cheaper purchase price and manual option.
Both these cars were a privilege to drive. After two days we stopped pointing out faults and started defending each. They'd been our travel companions, shelter, office, dining room and entertainment. They'd got us into and out of tight spots and kept us grinning for days.
You can keep your Porsches and Ferraris; in my opinion, these might be the best cars in the world. Both take you to a place few can match, with a practicality and convenience to make them genuine daily drivers. They're cars you fall in love with, rather than a means of transport. They deserve enthusiast owners who can exploit their enormous potential and neither is the wrong decision; simply one is more right than the other.
2013 Audi RS5
Engine 4163cc V8 DOHC FSI direct injection, Audi valvelift system
Transmission seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch with AWD
Suspension five-link front, Sports diff, electro-mechanical steering, speed-sensitive
Brakes eight-piston calipers, 14.4" wave rotors f, four-piston, 12.8" r
Wheels & Tires 19x9", 265/35 R19 Pirelli summer tires, optional 20" wheels, 275/30 R20 summer tires fitted here
MSRP $69795 (inc destination), $77320 as tested
Power 450hp at 8250rpm
Torque 317 lb-ft at 4000rpm
0-60mph 4.5sec
Top Speed 174mph
Weight 4009 lb
Economy 16/23/18 cty/hwy/comb (est)
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Quarter-Mile 12.5sec at 110.7mph
60-0mph Braking 101ft
Lateral Accel 0.96g
Engine 3999cc V8 DOHC S65B40 with direct injection, double Vanos
Transmission seven-speed M DCT dual-clutch, six-speed manual option
Suspension five-link rear axle, M diff lock, Servotronic steering, speed-sensitive
Brakes single-piston calipers, 14.2" rotors f, 13.8" r
Wheels & Tires 19x9" f, 19x10" r, 245/35 R19 f, 265/35 R19 r Continental summer tires
MSRP $62295 (inc destination & gas guzzler), $69045 as test
Power 414hp at 8300rpm
Torque 295 lb-ft at 3900rpm
0-60mph 4.5sec (M DCT)
Top Speed 155mph (limited)
Weight 3704 lb
Economy 14/20/16 city/hwy/combined
Motor Trend Performance Figures
0-60mph 4.1sec
Quarter-Mile 12.6sec at 113.2mph
60-0mph Braking 104ft
Lateral Accel 0.94g
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The Sequoia National Park in California is the second oldest in the country after Yellowstone. Its giant forest is home to General Sherman, the largest tree on earth, whose trunk weighs an estimated 1385 tons and counting. It stands 275ft tall and the circumference of its base is 103ft. It shelters in a Sequoia grove that was once protected from loggers by the US Cavalry.
These magnificent trees have shallow roots that cause them to topple, yet the strongest can grow for up to 3200 years and reach around 310ft. The Giant Californian Redwood is the tallest tree at almost 370ft but their mass is considerably less, with thinner trunks and shorter lives at around 2000 years.
The Sequoia park neighbors the Kings Canyon Park and is only a 4.5 hours drive from Los Angeles. It's easily reached from LA or San Francisco, but all the park roads are single-lane so expect delays in the summer.
In addition to the trees, there are caves, waterfalls, hiking trails as well as black bears to steal your picnic, plus plenty of other wildlife. The 328000 park is a National Monument and the General Grant tree is a National Shrine, dedicated by President Eisenhower to fallen servicemen. The same tree is also the Nation's Christmas Tree.
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UT-Brownsville: 2011 NAIA National Champions
he dream has come true for 13 members of the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College volleyball team winning a national championship.
On a snowy day in the Midwest, UTB-TSC captured the 32nd annual NAIA volleyball national championship with a 3-1 victory over Concordia University (Calif.) on Saturday night at the Tyson Events Center.
With the 25-15, 20-25, 25-19, 25-20 victory, the second-seeded Scorpions finished the 2011 season with a 32-2 record and the ultimate prize. Concordia, the top seed in the tournament, finished the year 37-2.
At 60 minutes before the start of every home match at Manuel Garza B. Gymnasium, the Scorpions players line danced to the country song "Good Time" by Alan Jackson. The song was played Saturday at the Tyson Events Center for the Scorpions, and they danced to the song before the crowd.
Everything was special about Saturday. It snowed for the first time this winter in Sioux City, and the Scorpions players enjoyed the three-inch snowfall almost as much as they enjoyed winning a championship.
Concordia finished the regular season as the No. 1 team in the NAIA coaches top 25 poll, partly on the strength of a win over the Scorpions on Oct. 29 in California.
Danica Markovic was named the tournament's most valuable player, and Vanja Joksic and Ana Guerra were named to the 14-player all-tournament team. Coach Todd Lowery was the tournament coach of the year.
The Scorpions overwhelmed Concordia with a .312 attack percentage, led by Guerra. The sophomore had 20 kills on 27 attacks without an error for a .741 attack percentage, and had three solo blocks and three assisted blocks.
Markovic had 18 kills on 40 swings with seven errors for a .275 percentage, and Joksic had 16 kills on 26 swings with four errors for a .462 mark.
Setter Amber Brooks had 54 assists, her season high for a four-set match. She also had 13 digs.
Defensively, libero Paula Barros had 16 digs, and Markovic and Calcano 12 digs each. The Scorpions also had 10 team blocks.
Greet the national champions Sunday at Brownsville Airport
The NAIA volleyball national champion University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Scorpions are scheduled to arrive at 10:37 p.m. Sunday at the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport from a weeklong stay in Sioux City, Iowa.
The Scorpions captured the national championship Saturday night with a 3-1 victory over Concordia University (Calif.) at the Tyson Events Center.
Coaches, players and manager are ticketed to be on Continental Airlines Flight 4676 from Houston. There is a possibility of weather delays on flights from Omaha on Sunday because of snow in the area, and from Houston from expected rain in the area.
Scorpions fans are encouraged to attend to greet the team home.
The team will have the NAIA championship banner and the championship plaque with them. Other hardware includes the tournament most valuable player award for Danica Markovic and all-tournament awards for Ana Guerra and Vanja Joksic.
Scorpions outlast Lee 3-2
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Things were looking grim for the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College when the Scorpions trailed Lee University (Tenn.) 2-1 after three sets in their NAIA volleyball national championships semifinal match Saturday at Tyson Events Center.
The Scorpions needed their best friend - emotion - to get back on their side of the court. And it worked.
No. 2 seed UTB-TSC came back to rout No. 3 seed Lee 25-11 in the fourth set and win a dramatic fifth set 15-12 to win the semifinal and claim a berth in the championship match at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Scorpions coach Todd Lowery did not get to talk to the team much when the Scorpions were down in sets 2-1. He was working on tweaking the starting lineup.
"I got to give credit to Roberta (Santos, assistant coach) for talking to the team while I was doing lineups," Lowery said. "She got them going. She just told them to believe in each other and play together. When we do that, we're a great team. Hats off to Roberta for getting them fired up."
It will be the first time the Scorpions have played for a championship in any sport since joining the NAIA in 2006. Texas Southmost College finished second in the NJCAA volleyball championships in 1988 and 1991.
Top-seeded Concordia University (Calif.) earned a spot in the final against the Scorpions with a 3-0 win over Columbia College (Mo.) earlier Saturday. The Eagles handed the Scorpions one of their two season losses Oct. 29 in California.
Concordia has never won a national title, either. The Eagles have finished second twice and third three times.
UTB-TSC appeared in control of the match early, winning the first set 25-20. But Lee came back strong in the second set and won 25-20 to tie the match at 1. Lee zipped out to a 5-0 lead in the third set and never trailed the rest of the way. The closest the Scorpions came was within two points, but the set finished 25-19.
Down by a 2-1 score, the Scorpions knew they had to win the next two sets or their season would be over.
After Lee scored the first two points of the set, the Scorpions ran off six in a row behind the serving of Michelle Marques to take a 6-2 lead. A single Lee point made it 6-3, but Paula Barros then served five points in a row to make it 11-3. Lee got no closer than seven points in the match and the Scorpions won easily.
The stage was set for the fifth set.
UTB-TSC led 6-4, and ran off four straight points to take a 10-4 lead behind the serving of Vanja Joksic. But the Flames ran off four in a row to make it 11-9. Joksic's kill ended the match.
The statistics were high because of the five sets played. UTB-TSC hit .220, the lowest of the tournament, but the opposition was the best the Scorpions had faced thus far.
Danica Markovic and Joksic had 16 kills each, Ana Guerra had 15 and Yenifer Calcano had 10. Setter Amber Brooks had 57 assists and led the back-row defense with 23 digs, while Paula Barros added 21 digs and Markovic 17.
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Farm organizations across the country welcome the U.S. Senate's overwhelming, bipartisan passage of the farm bill—the Federal Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.
Now they await action from the House of Representatives, which may not come as easily, and then a compromise, which may be more contentious still. The full House is scheduled to consider the legislation the week of June 17.
House leadership is hopeful. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., hopes to offer President Obama a bill to sign by the August recess. "(The) Senate vote brings us one step closer to having a new, five-year farm bill in place this year," Peterson said. "Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran did an excellent job, and I applaud their leadership.
"This process has gone on far too long but with the strong bipartisan support in the Senate, I'm optimistic the House will be able to consider our farm bill next week. It's going to be difficult but if everything stays on track, I believe it's possible to get a bill to the President before the August recess, finally providing some certainty for our farmers, ranchers and consumers."
Major farm organizations applaud the effort.
A statement from The National Cotton Council expressed appreciation for "the timely action by the U.S. Senate in approving the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 by a 66-27 vote. The NCC also applauded "the strong leadership of Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Ranking Member Thad Cochran, R-Miss.
"The Senate approval of this farm bill is an important step toward providing producers with critically important predictability and tools to manage risk," NCC Chairman Jimmy Dodson, a South Texas cotton producer, said. "Producers and their lenders need sound, long-term farm programs to sustain investments and to make market-oriented decisions."
He said the cotton provisions in the Senate's bill offer significant reform with a greater focus on risk management, while at the same time contributing budget savings to deficit reduction. The policies in the Senate's farm bill are consistent with recommendations sought by the Brazilian and U.S. cotton industries and should provide a basis on which the United States and Brazil can negotiate a permanent solution to the World Trade Organization case.
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"National Sorghum Producers applauds the hard work done by the Senate Ag Committee and the entire chamber delegation to successfully pass its version of the farm bill," said Terry Swanson, NPS chairman and a farmer from southeast Colorado.
"As attention turns to the House, we are to the point where we need to work together to get a farm bill across the finish line. This has been a long, tough process, but we look forward to working with our members of Congress in the coming weeks to bring this bill to its completion."
National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Bing Von Bergen, a farmer from Moccasin, Mont., also praised the Senate's work. "NAWG and the wheat growers we represent in every region of the country applaud the Senate for passing its version of the farm bill Monday on a 66 to 27 vote."
Von Bergen also noted the contribution a strong farm program will have on the U.S. economy, including "support for more than 16 million U.S. jobs. Importantly, the bill passed today cuts $24 billion over existing spending."
He also welcomed the bipartisan support of the bill. "It has become a rare day when leaders of the two parties come together on truly bipartisan legislation," he said. "We are grateful Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran were so committed to bringing their caucuses together to ensure our growers have strong farm policy over the next five years. We are hopeful progress will continue and a new farm and food law can be signed by Sept. 30."
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Kenneth Dierschke, Texas Farm Bureau president, praised the Senate for passing the farm bill but said he is "disappointed in dual 'no' votes from (Senators) John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, both Republicans. Political rhetoric claiming to support farmers does nothing to help the future of agriculture. This "no" vote on a major farm bill cannot be justified as pro-farmer in any way.
He said the farm and ranch families of Texas, however, "are very pleased with the passage of a farm bill by the United States Senate. This legislation sharply reduces agriculture spending, but still preserves a safety net for farmers. We urge Texas members of the House to vote "yes" when the farm bill is considered."
The National Grange indicated the job is only partly complete and is waiting on "the House for action on the nearly $1 trillion piece of legislation that affects every American directly or indirectly.
"While we're happy that the Senate passed their version of the farm bill, we can't help but feel a slight sense of deja vu. Last June we saw the Senate pass their version of the farm bill but the House didn't even get theirs to the floor," National Grange Legislative Director Grace Boatright said. Grace hopes recent reports that the House will bring their bill up for a vote next week will come to fruition.
"I'm hopeful the House will pass its version of the bill this month, but realistically, we are still a long way from getting American agriculture a full five-year farm bill," Boatright said. "We all have to keep working to let our elected representatives know how important the farm bill is to producers and consumers."
National Grange President Ed Luttrell said the farm bill is an essential piece of the puzzle in stability in the market.
A United Fresh statement noted that the Federal Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013"addresses many priorities critical to United Fresh members, including programs supporting essential research, market promotion and nutrition, and continues their support of specialty crops that was established in the 2008 farm bill.
"We congratulate the Senate Agriculture Committee and Senate leadership for moving forward with this legislation that is so important to the nation's produce providers," said Tom Stenzel, United Fresh CEO. "The bill supports fruits and vegetables in ways that will boost consumption and help provide healthful options to Americans – through block grants, nutrition programs and pest and disease research. We're looking forward to working with the House to preserve funding for these critical fruit and vegetable programs."
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Allenberg Cotton Co. and Dunavant Enterprises will likely settle a merger agreement by Sept. 30, according to Allenberg Chief Executive Officer Joe Nicosia.
"We're hopeful to be able to reach a concluded transaction within this quarter," Nicosia said.
According to an article by Holly Henschen, with Dow Jones Newswires, Allenberg and Dunavant have plans to combine both their U.S. and international operations.
"This merger will be a very positive event for the cotton industry and for both companies," said William B. Dunavant III, CEO of Dunavant Enterprises.
Allenberg handles approximately 7 million bales of cotton a year while Dunavant handles more than 6 million bales of cotton annually. Both firms are based in Memphis.


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One of the original partners of the Bitter Bar has purchased the downtown Boulder cocktail bar from co-owner Big Red F Restaurant Group.
James Lee, who started with Boulder-based Big Red F in 1998, acquired the remaining ownership stake for $400,000 in a transaction that closed Monday, he said.
The Bitter Bar, 835 Walnut St., also temporarily closed its doors Monday in advance of plans to spruce up and organize the bar and install a refrigerated deli case for prepared foods such as sandwiches and desserts.
The Bitter Bar is expected to reopen on May 1.
"I want to create a craft cocktail bar where no reservations are needed," Lee said, referencing the restaurant side of the business. "We want to clarify that and make it black-and-white, and define our identity."
Instead of offering small plates and entrees of contemporary American fare, the new Bitter Bar will have pre-made items such as sandwiches, cured meats and desserts. The majority of those items will come from former "Top Chef" Hosea Rosenberg's Blackbelly Catering, Lee said, adding that Rosenberg will utilize the Bitter Bar's kitchen.
Dave Query, Big Red F's owner, lauded Lee's accomplishments in the craft cocktail and mixology movements, adding that the transaction was "fantastic for him and fantastic for us."
"James always wanted to own it outright; that was the conversation we had (early on) that some day he would buy us out," Query said. "He has great ideas to change it, evolve it. I think it's going to be the best version ever of the Bitter Bar."
Lee was a partner in the opening of Happy Noodle at 835 Walnut St. in 2009. Happy Noodle was an Asian noodle house by day and the Bitter Bar, a speakeasy-like cocktail bar, from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Happy Noodle closed and adopted the concept of its nighttime alter-ego in 2011.
"Everybody loved it, and it just kind of opened the floodgates," Lee said. "Five years later, I'm buying out the Bitter Bar."
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