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Chrysler is hard at work refreshing and reworking its line-up and to go a step further it has announced that it's working on a small car for the Dodge lineup. This new vehicle is being built with fuel economy clearly in mind and should be capable of achieving a fuel economy well under 6.0l/100km. The mysterious new model will sit on a Fiat-sourced platform and is expected to be revealed sometime near the end of 2011.
Little is known about who the main rivals for this new Dodge will be but apparently a fuel-efficient small Chrysler has been planned for a long time and lead to the creation of the Dodge Hornet concept car (pictured) in 2006. The Hornet was seemingly given the go-ahead for production but never surfaced in finished form. Now may be its time.
Aside from the North American-specified Fiat 500, the new Chrysler/Fiat partnership has yet to produce any real joint vehicles. In the meantime, Chrysler has been reworking its product portfolio, offering new powertrains higher-quality interiors and improved refinement for the full slate of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products.
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You're just gonna have to look it up to see how to pronounce that. I did.
I've been getting really excited preparing for a lecture about trend forecasting. I've always loved pouring over the books I got at trade shows but enlightening students on this career has made me want to cultivate my own micro-forecasting world. I don't know anyone who has a career in this but I would love to hear all about it if anyone out there is one! The thing that excites me the most is that in order to become one, you basically need an immense amount of knowledge on all things past and present. The end. And then you need to be able to interpret how they affect our lives. That's all. (I'm guessing they're probably very smart people.)
This is what one looks like.
Her name is Lidewij Edelkoort and she's been doing this for at least thirty years. From her website, it looks like she knows a LOT about cool things like fashion, color, design, technology, art, history, politics, the environment, literature and… sigh. I bet she sits at her cool kitchen table in Paris and flips through Taschen books she gets for free and takes calls from Virginie Mouzat while sipping some tea we won't hear about for 4 years (am I glamorizing this job or what?) There are a few other impressive forecasters out there too like Martin Raymond and David Wolfe but their pictures aren't nearly as dramatic so here's a book one of them wrote:
It's not lost on me that "forecasting" sounds like something mystical and interpretive. It sounds like a scam to a certain degree. When I introduce the concept in class, I always have a student ask me, "If designers are the ones setting the trends, why do they hire someone else to tell them what's going to be popular? That's crazy!" It's like when I got my fortune told and the fortune teller said my "aura was stuck" but that she could help me if I came back and paid her more.
So it's a really good question. And it's a big one to answer but I have a two thoughts on it: 1) times have changed and 2) it's complicated.
The Kaiser said, "You cannot live in an ivory tower and make fashion or anything artistic….You're to live in the real world." Indeed. Even a couturier like him knows he's not alone in creating fashion. Gone are the days when a single person decided what was in. If a couturier with all the skill and talent at their fingertips is truly an artist, they need to consider more than what their subjective view of the world is.
And when you're living in that world as a designer, there are a lot moving parts. To get a garment made requires many different people, across many cultures, with many steps and things to keep track of. You're like an air traffic controller except the thing you're trying to get down the runway doesn't weigh as much (but it took the same amount of fuel to get there.;)) Simply, you don't always have the time to shop the market and see what's out there. Sometimes you need someone else to organize that information for you.
These agencies are smart and know what they're doing, so don't be too shocked when you see the price tag that goes along with their reports and subscriptions However, remember that while they might be seasoned at interpreting the trends, they get their information from the exact same world we all live in. Your most important skill to foster your inner trend forecaster is to keep those eyes open, make connections about what you see, and, for goodness sake, find inspiration in them.

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My cat is acting aggressive
Maybe someone here could help me out. My cat Logan is a six month old male domestic shorthair. He's always been very friendly towards me and sleeps in my room, although he does sometimes play a little roughly. I got him neutered during the week but he has recovered fine since then. He loves climbing around my room but I don't allow him on my locker and tonight when he tried climbing up I picked him up and put him on the floor again, then as I went to get ready for bed he suddenly attacked my feet and then jumped up on the bed and attacked my arms. When I pushed him away he kept coming back so I picked him up and put him in the sitting room and he started hissing at me. I let him out again about an hour later and he seemed to have calmed down and was purring and rubbing off my legs again but then when I picked him up to give him a cuddle he started making a weird noise kind of like a low hiss but his mouth was closed and he tensed up so I have had to lock him in a different room in case he attacks me again. Can anyone tell me why he might be behaving like this? Or how I might stop it?
I think you waited too long to have him neutered; he should have been done at 4 mos. I think his testosterone had started to kick in, making him feel more aggressive. With whole dominant males this type of behavior of attacking owner, particularly if they feel thwarted in wanting to do something, is not all that uncommon. It will take another month before the testosterone is out of his system. So I would be very careful not to antagonize him, let him come to you on his terms, and don't pick him up for a while. You could also ask your vet for some medication for a month that will calm him down and take the edge off him. Any punishment will not work. You say he sometimes "plays a little roughly". I'm wondering if he was taken away from his littermates too soon? Kittens learn to play nicely and inhibit their bites by rough wrestling and play fighting with their littermates from ages 6-11 wks. If they miss out on that period that would account for his rough play. Also it could be genetics, perhaps he is dominant by nature. Sometimes, color has something to do with it....red/orange tabbies can often be more dominant, feisty. Does any of that fit? Hope you'll give us an update.
"We humans are indeed fortunate if we happen to be chosen to be owned by a cat." -- Anonymous
Last edited by catlover2; October 31st, 2010 at 11:53 PM. Reason: Additional thought re handling
Well he's half brown tabby, half white so I don't know if that colouring would affect his aggressivness. However he might have been taken away from his littermates too soon, I got him when he was 9 weeks old but his brothers and sisters had already been gone for two weeks. Hopefully though it's just the testosterone in his system. Thanks for the help.
If you don't have some stuffies, I would gets some from the pet store. When he gets active, redirect his attention to the stuffie and let him play wild with that. Putting a bit of catnip on the stuffie makes it real enticing for a kitty. As catlover stated, no punishment, that serves no purpose. What you can do, is a firm NO when your cat attacks your arm and redirect play to a stuffie. Your kitty will learn what is acceptable and what isn't.
Of course, another fix is a second kitty the same age
Cat maid to:
Jasper, male Ragdoll ?? (approx 10 yrs)
Rose semi feral, a cpietra rescue, female tabby (approx 7 yrs)
Sweet Pea RIP (2004?-2014)
Puddles RIP (1996-2014)
Snowball RIP (1991-2005)
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While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions. Stephen R. Covey
Redirection with another toy as suggested by L4H is good. Another type of toy that's good is a teaser toy, as your hands aren't involved.
http://www.go-cat.com/ "Da Bird" is a favourite with a lot of cats.
If you're creative you could make your own version.
Let us know how things work out.
"We humans are indeed fortunate if we happen to be chosen to be owned by a cat." -- Anonymous
He has a few stuffed toys and a lot of other toys to play with including one of the feather teasers (it's his favourite toy) but for some reason he seems to prefer my arm most of the time. Thanks for the tips on how to get him to stop, I'll definitly try them out.
I have been thinking of getting him a little friend because the local veterinary clinic has two abandoned kittens up for adoption but they're only 12 weeks old and I'd be afraid he might hurt them.
Sounds to me like he is just playing aggressively. That is a normal part of kitty socialization. If he had a playmate that is what they would be doing. I love L4's advice of getting a stuffed animal so he can take his aggression out on it. Or, better yet, her other suggestion of a playmate for him. As long as introductions are done properly if you decide to get another kitty they can play with each other and leave your arms and feet alone. A lot of kitty's play is just plain boredom. They need lots of toys, windows to watch out of, and attention from you if you are their only means of playing with another living thing.
Here's a video on bunny kicking. See if it's what your guy is doing.
catlover2 - In a perfect world maybe all vets would s/n at 4 months. But a lot of them are still opting for 6 months before doing the surgeries. The vets I use for that refuse before six months. Before that they say it is microscopic surgery. In some cases the males' testicles haven't even dropped until the fifth month. None of the kitties I've had done have been any the worse for waiting that long. JME
Assumptions do nothing but make an ass out of u and me.
We can stick our heads in the sand for only so long before it starts choking us. Face it folks. The pet population is bad ALL OVER THE WORLD!
Yeah the bunny kicking is what he does usually when he's just playing but last night's attck was quite different, however he seems just fine this morning and is his friendly self again. I just hope it doesn't happen again.
I think I will adopt one of the kittens in the shelter if they're still there, would a male or female companion be better for him?
my cats were all neutered at 6 months,my then vet,would not do it any earlier and they were all fine.
could it be possible he's hurting somewhere?
14+i got stuck watching all those videos..lol
"The cruelest animal is the Human animal"
3 kitties,Rocky(r.i.p my boy),Chico,Vinnie
At this point, I don't think it matters what sex you get. Your male would just love to have a playmate. I find that some cats in play will seem to be serious when they attack, but it really is play. Perhaps you can arrange with the vet to be able to return the kitten if you find your resident cat becomes too rough . 14+ kitties has a real good website for introducing kitties, hopefully she will come back and post it .
OMG, you should see Japer and Sweet Pea play, the hissing that goes on (well really Sweet Pea does the hissing at Jasper , until he backs off, then she goes in for the attack ). Hissing is not necessarily aggression, it can also be fear, or, a request to be left alone.
Cat maid to:
Jasper, male Ragdoll ?? (approx 10 yrs)
Rose semi feral, a cpietra rescue, female tabby (approx 7 yrs)
Sweet Pea RIP (2004?-2014)
Puddles RIP (1996-2014)
Snowball RIP (1991-2005)
In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats.-English Proverb
While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions. Stephen R. Covey
Male or female catfriend?....that eternal question! I think it really depends on the personality of the kitten. To me your guy sounds quite dominant, so 2 dominant males may result in rough play escalating to fights. I currently have a male and female. Female is slightly older and more dominant, and male kowtows to her most of the time, but when he grew bigger and stronger then he tried to dominate her. Things have never really gotten out of hand and they've never had a real cat fight. Most of the time they play chase games and they're cuddle buddies and groom each other, but every once in a while my boy tries to topple the queen from her throne. If the female is tortie or calico, they can be pretty bossy and usually end up being the alpha cat. Maybe try "flip on back test" on the kittens. Turn upside down and see which one wiggles and doesn't like it or one that accepts that position for a little while. Wiggler will most likely be the dominant one of the two. I would go with a more dominant female, than a dominant male. A kitty 14+ weeks old should be able to deal with Logan---12 wks. might be a bit young. Good luck!
"We humans are indeed fortunate if we happen to be chosen to be owned by a cat." -- Anonymous
This is a site I wish I had read at the start of my journey. The woman has dealt with a number of kitties and knows what she talks about. Trial and error teaches you a lot. Unfortunately most times to the detriment of the cats.
Thanks for considering another kitty. You are an . Are you considering one or both of the kitties? There are so many homeless kitties in the world.
At this point with your kitty being 6 months and the ones at the vets being 3 months there really isn't a great deal of age difference between them. A 3 month old kitty can set an older one straight pretty quickly if they get too rough. I currently have one that is around 4 months and has been with older, much bigger ones since he was brought to me at about 5 weeks old. He puts them in their place on a regular basis if they get too rough. They do the same with him. Most times we find him snuggled up sound asleep with one or more of the older ones.
Male/female does not really enter into it a huge amount either in my estimation..... as long as they are all s/n and younger than a year that is. I have had lots of kittens introduced to others and find the first day or two is the worse. Lots of hisses, swats and general posturing. After that they accept there is a new one around and most times there are no issues.
Assumptions do nothing but make an ass out of u and me.
We can stick our heads in the sand for only so long before it starts choking us. Face it folks. The pet population is bad ALL OVER THE WORLD!
Thanks 14+ for the website, I'll only be taking one of the kittens and my cousin is going to take the other because she's wanted a kitty since I got Logan.
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"W.E." may be Madonna's second directorial effort, but she still tells a story like a virgin.
Guiding a script she wrote/botched with Alek Keshishian, the Material Girl takes a step forward visually from 2008's sloppy, incoherent "Filth and Wisdom, which isn't saying much. Unfortunately she also remains totally incompetent when it comes to shaping a story around humans with credible human feelings. Andrea Riseborough stars as Wallis Simpson, the real-life American woman whose controversial romance with Prince Edward (James D'Arcy) undermines his place on the throne (leaving room for his brother Bertie, the subject of "The King's Speech"). Clearly a "commoner" like Kate Middleton would not have been so beloved in 1936.
Supposedly, the relationship between Wallis and Edward signified one of the great loves of the 20th century. Yet "W.E." (whose title refers to "Wallis.Edward.") vapidly suggests that Wallis simply preferred a rich, powerful guy like Edward to her perfectly nice husband Ernest (David Harbour), who was already a big step up from Wallis' abusive first husband. Eighty years ago, evidently, there was quite the market for a woman named Wallis.
In late-'90s Manhattan, Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish of "Sucker Punch") has the unfortunate circumstance of being named after Simpson and the more unfortunate circumstance of being married to an untrustworthy man (Richard Coyle), who doesn't share her desire to have a baby. Since her spouse doesn't allow her to work, Wally spends her free time at Sotheby's, where she fixates on an upcoming auction of Wallis/Edward items and a security guard (Oscar Isaac) talks to her with obvious hopes of doing more than walk her home.
Cutting back and forth between the beginning of the century and the end, Madonna drains all momentum from both storylines while misguidedly suggesting Wallis and Wally faced the same situation. Should we really feel sorry for Wallis and the privacy she sacrificed when ditching her husband for a man she should have expected would change her normal life completely? "W.E." centers on a woman who seems to have known the consequences but whines anyway when they come true. It's also unclear what Edward sees in her, other than her willingness to ask him about his work and ability to make a good martini. Wally, meanwhile, oddly lacks friends and family for support but proves that anyone can obtain private access to confidential documents by simply lying and saying, "I'm writing a book."
Even more problematically, Madonna again demonstrates horrid instincts as both writer and director, featuring dream sequences in which Wallis talks to Wally and absurdly emphasized smacks of a gavel during the auction. (It's just a sale, not a death sentence.) Based on her awkward Super Bowl halftime performance, the time she spent making the grueling, deeply unromantic "W.E." would have been better spent on dance practice.
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2008 Four Wheeler Of The YearPosted in Vehicle Reviews on February 1, 2007
"We wish it had more power" has been a common request throughout the Four Wheeler of the Year competitions over the years. However, if there was a theme to this year's field, it would have to be power.
Of our field of six candidates, five had significantly upgraded engines from previous models, and the field put out an astonishing 1,809 hp and 2,140 lb-ft of torque, an average of 301.5 hp and 356.7 lb-ft of torque per vehicle, giving our field more muscle than a three-armed Chuck Norris.
As always, Four Wheeler of the Year includes only those vehicles which are all-new or substantially revised for the upcoming model year. In order to be eligible for an invite to Four Wheeler of the Year, vehicles must meet certain criteria-including, but not limited to, having a two-speed transfer case, having at least 500 production vehicles available in the U.S., being all-new from the ground up, being substantially revised or offering a significant upgrade in suspension or drivetrain, and being available to the public by January 15, 2008. This year, our six-competitor field included the Hummer H2, Hummer H3 Alpha, Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD, Nissan Pathfinder V-8, and Toyota Land Cruiser. Declining our invites for this test were Porsche with its Cayenne Turbo, and Lexus because it could not provide us with an LX 570 in time. Also not available in time for the test was the 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
We score each of the vehicles based on five weighted categories that include Trail Performance (30%), Empirical (25%),On-Pavement (20%), Interior (15%), and Exterior (10%).
The Hummer H2 gets a major revamp for 2008. Of course you'll need to be a Hummer spotter to notice the revised grille and wheels, but the real changes are under the skin in the form of the 6.2L OHV V-8 and six-speed automatic from the Escalade, bringing the H2's trail-romping output up to an impressive 393 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. Inside, the H2 gets a beautiful new interior with high-quality, soft-touch materials, and excellent ergonomics-finally befitting a vehicle costing $60,000. H2 pilots will appreciate the rear backup camera because it negates the requirement of a copilot for parking exercises. Despite efforts to tame the beast with these refinements, the H2 still has clout when it comes to wheeling, with 35-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires, excellent underbody protection, pyramid-like approach and departure angels, and a selectable electronic rear locker.
A V-8 finally makes its way under the H3's hood in the Alpha model. Taking up residence in the engine bay is the OHV 5.3L aluminum small-block with 300 hp teamed up with the General's venerable 4L60 four-speed automatic. Fitting the V-8 was not as simple as dropping it in the H3, as a number of technical challenges had to be overcome in order for the V-8 to work properly and for the H3 to crash correctly. To start, the H3's frame was modified, a new oil pan was developed, and a new steering system was added. New engine mounts were created, and unique front suspension springs and shocks were introduced to hold the weight. The Adventure Package is available on the Alpha and still offers the 4:1 transfer case, a rear locker, and 33-inch tires. Like its big brother, the H3 has extraordinary approach and departure angles, and fantastic underbody protection. The interior received a minor upgrade in the mid-2007 model year, with new door panels featuring repositioned window switches. Another welcome addition for 2008 is the availability of a rearview camera.
Jeep, the longtime stalwart in this segment, brings to the competition an upgraded Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 packing a wonderful 3.0L turbodiesel V-6 under the hood. This all-aluminum DOHC V-6 puts out 215 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque (one more than the Hemi gas V-8), is backed by a five-speed automatic, and is coupled to the Grand's exceptional Quadra Drive II four-wheel-drive system-but it only has 29.5-inch tires and no locker. While the current version of the diesel is not available in all 50 states, word is that a future Bluetec version will be.
The other Jeep entry was an all-new-for-2008 Jeep Liberty. Featuring a platform shared with the Dodge Nitro, the 2008 Liberty gains a longer body, a longer wheelbase, and a trick Sky Slider full open-canvas roof system. Unlike the Nitro, the Liberty offers a true two-speed transfer case (an optional full-time version came on our tester) four-wheel-drive system. Sadly, the only engine available is the 3.7L SOHC V-6 with 215 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque; the 2.8L CRD turbodiesel model has been discontinued, and no 4.0L from the Nitro is offered. To make the most of the power, a six-speed manual transmission is still available. Tires were the smallest of the test, measuring 29 inches.
New from Nissan in 2008 is the Pathfinder V-8, into which Nissan has somehow managed to shoehorn a Titan DOHC 5.6L V-8. For this engine swap, Nissan engineers had to add 3 inches to the nose of the Pathfinder and modify the front clip, giving the Pathfinder a more elegant front profile that equals the quality of work expected from a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. In this application the big V-8 makes 310 hp and 388 lb-ft of torque. Other changes include an upgraded interior with a new center stack and more refinement. The Nissan was the only vehicle in the test to have independent rear suspension, and for some reason, the usually trail-aware Nissan folks have opted not to offer an Off Road package with the Pathfinder V-8 model.
The last vehicle in our test is the all-new 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser, which was most recently redesigned for the 1998 model year. Despite niche sales, the Land Cruiser is an important product for Toyota and is the only Toyota product to be continually sold in the U.S. in the 50 years that Toyota has been here (one was sold the first year). For 2008, the Land Cruiser now boasts the same 5.7L V-8 from the Tundra pickup and a new, more modern skin. Tires are 31.5-inch Dunlops, and Toyota says the Cruiser has a tougher frame than even the Tundra. The Cruiser has grown in size and expense, sporting the latest in electronic techno-gadgetry, and Toyota has bumped up the price accordingly. You'll need an extra $7,000 to get into this year's model.
As always, we began the test with an assembly of judges, gear, and vehicles in the parking lot of our Los Angeles offices. Once the rigs were loaded up and the testers briefed on the FWOTY rules and routes, we headed off to California Speedway in Fontana, California, for track testing.
The acceleration tests this year were some of the fastest times we have ever recorded. The Pathfinder, with its 310hp Titan V-8, posted an explosive sub-seven-second 0-60 run of 6.75 seconds, beating out the second place 381hp Toyota Land Cruiser by nearly a second and even besting our '05 VW Touareg, which had been the quickest time we've recorded in the past three years. Even the massive H2 posted an 8.25-second run to sixty, besting the smaller H3 by over half a second and just edging out the Grand Cherokee by a hundredth of a second.
By the end of the quarter mile, the Pathfinder was still leading the field with a time of 15.7 seconds and a trap speed of 89.0 mph. Right behind it was the Land Cruiser at 16.0 seconds, picking up momentum with a higher trap speed of 90.0 mph, and the turbodiesel Grand besting the two Hummers. Bringing up the rear was the sorely outmatched Liberty, doing the best it could to keep up with the rest of the group, but falling almost two full seconds behind the tying pair of Hummers.
The lightweight Liberty redeemed itself by earning braking honors with a 133-foot score from 60 to 0 mph. Overachieving as always, the Land Cruiser was right behind, with an impressive 139-foot feat. The brawny H2 scored the longest braking measurement with an anchor-dragging distance of over 165 feet.
After track testing was completed, we fueled up and headed north out of town through the Tejon pass, allowing our testers to not only evaluate on-road ride, but passing power and the ability to climb the steep winding grade out of eastern Los Angeles Basin. From there, it was off to our hillclimb testing location and to points north for trail testing.
The vehicle that garnered the most praise for on-highway performance was the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD, with its efficient turbodiesel mill unselfishly doling out smooth gobs of fat power on request. Passing was a point-and-shoot affair with Clydesdale-like torque building quickly. The ride and handling in the Grand Cherokee was also the sportiest, with the most carlike seating position, giving it a character on the highway unlike anything else in the test. If there was one complaint with the 3.0L, it would be the slingshot-like delivery of power, briefly sluggish until the turbos spooled, then releasing power like a rock leaving a previously stressed rubber band. Some testers noticed some driveline bind in low-speed maneuvers, but overall the Grand Cherokee CRD was a joy to drive. The interior benefited from driver-friendly controls and lots of storage areas, but with its fast roofline and limited knee room, we wouldn't wish the backseat on anyone over 6 feet tall for too long-at least not the ones we liked.
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Also scoring highly in the highway portion of the test was the H3 Alpha with its tight, rattle-free structure, excellent insulation from road imperfections, and a well-matched V-8 providing plenty of extra oomph in reserve. The four-speed automatic, with its widely spaced transmission ratios, rarely had to downshift more than once to get into its powerband, and often held Fourth when other transmissions were downshifting once or twice. There is still something to be said for the old-style four-speed; however, we wouldn't mind having an extra cog or two for extra fuel economy and a lower First gear, like the H2. The steering on the H3 was predictable with a bit of understeer, exposing that it was no Grand Cherokee in the twisties. Areas of complaint centered on the H3's lack of storage areas and limited outward visibility.
Right in the mix for highway was the ever-present Land Cruiser, with its monster engine, expansive greenhouse, and luxurious appointments. However, we were disappointed that our Land Cruiser was a preproduction vehicle and had some uncharacteristic squeaks and rattles, which may have hurt it in scoring here, but which may very well not be present in production vehicles. If there had to be a downside to the Toyota's 5.7L, it is that we noticed a fair amount of torque steer through the full-time four-wheel-drive system as the big rig clawed at the pavement trying to convert twist into momentum. While it won't cure all ills, major kudos went to the Toyota's tailgate, once again the only vehicle in the test with one. Another area that was frequently commented on was the Toyota's layout of switchgear for climate control, frustratingly complicated at first but easier to use with additional seat time.
Our judges filled up the Nissan Pathfinder's logbook with comments of angst over the complicated vehicle controls that, unlike the Toyota, never got easier to use as the test wore on. One tester wrote that the sound system interface is ridiculously designed, with way too much complexity and too many convoluted buttons. Another wondered why the volume and climate control knobs that looked like one another were placed so close together, while another commented about taking his eyes off the road to operate the stereo. Once the right combination of buttons was pushed, the occupants were rewarded with a superior sound system sporting an onboard hard drive; it just took a maddening amount of effort and concentration to get there. There was universal praise for the 5.6L V-8 and the amount of get-up the Pathfinder offered, but that was countered by a too-stiff suspension that was deemed jarring, and by the requirement for premium fuel. Wind noise and road noise were also ample compared to other vehicles in the test.
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The Hummer H2, with its rear air suspension, has always been a comfortable highway cruiser, and with its new interior, really made a point of wowing the staff. The ergonomics were tops in this group with everything in easy reach, and all buttons clearly marked and doing what was expected. The new 6.2L engine was deemed exceptional, with a fantastic song emanating from the tailpipe, and testers praised the new six-speed automatic transmission's low First gear and great manual mode, but felt it could use a little more marinating on the electronics side, as the transmission was often caught in the wrong gear on hilly terrain, sometimes double-downshifting to pass on a hill but forgetting to upshift when the hill was crested. Another drawback mentioned by testers was the H2's sheer size, which could be intimidating for drivers not used to piloting anything this side of a dualie. While the H2 was fairly quiet, exhibiting almost no road noise, it did present a fair amount of wind noise as its upright shape pummeled the air out of the way, especially in crosswinds. While visibility is typical Hummer, big mirrors helped in spotting suicidal Civics hiding out in the blind spots.
Another vehicle affected by crosswinds was the Jeep Liberty. What is normally a great sealing canvas roof in everyday driving becomes a swooshy affair when the winds come in sideways. The Liberty also suffered from a suspension that could use a little sorting out, exhibiting the odd mix of impact harshness and wallow at the same time. The Liberty's interior was also lacking, with cheap hard plastics, although the fit was fine and there were lots of cubbies to store things. The 3.7L V-6 was only adequate for most driving, leaving us to wonder why the Nitro's 4.0L was left back at the plant. While the Liberty is certainly an improvement over the previous version, it still left us with something to be desired.
Fuel economy kudos not surprisingly went to the diesel Grand Cherokee, with an overall average of 19.29 mpg during our heavy-footed, trail-heavy test. The H2 rounded out the test at OPEC-friendly 10.64 mpg, but we did see numbers as high as 13 mph during less aggressive portions of our test.
As we headed out to the desert, the staff was starting to get an itch to hit the trails. As usual, we began our off-highway adventures at our Johnson Valley hillclimb location in the California desert before playing in and around on trails in the El Paso Mountains, as well as some sand and trail testing near the town of Olancha, California.
Running away with the off-highway portion of our testing were the Hummer entries, the H3 just barely pushing the H2 aside in points. On paper, it was a no-brainer, but on the trail, the H3's capabilities really came alive. The suspension was the only one in the group to confidently speed through the whoops without crashing through the travel; the chassis was tight and forgiving, and being a midsize with a super-tight turning radius, it was the only vehicle in the test that could reliably be piloted through obstacles without a spotter. While we'd be the first to ask for a front locker, we have to admit that the Brake Traction Control system works as advertised, allowing the H3 to walk right up the hillclimb on jagged lines. Our number-one request of the Hummer team would be to replace the more highway oriented Bridgestone Duelers with the same BFGoodrich All-Terrains on the H2. Of the four different H3s we have tested in the last three years, all four have suffered from at least one sidewall puncture (our long-term tester had two), and this test was no different as the front passenger-side tire was stabbed in the side by a murderous stick, causing precious air to flee through something other than the valve stem.
The H2 was right behind the H3 in points on the trail, but suffered from a basic case of hugeness and had to be spotted through the tightest places. Like the H3, the H2 has a well-sorted suspension and was also a blast to drive fast on desert two-tracks, and it walked up the hillclimb with little drama. Unlike the H3, the H2 has a more jiggly ride, and the structure allows much more vibration to reach the occupants on rough roads. We also found that while the H2 has the power, it's hampered by a traction control system that is never really off, intervening too much in loose sand. The H2 does offer the best tires of the group, but like the H2, we'd love to see a front locker.
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If you like your vehicle to constantly beep at you and bemoan your driving skills, you will be perfectly at home in the Land Cruiser, but if you are someone who enjoys the backcountry for its peace and quiet, you'll be grabbing a pair of wire cutters and looking for a speaker behind the dash, like we were. The good news is the electronic nannies can be turned off-mostly-which minimizes their berating but doesn't disable them completely. With the nannying reduced, the Land Cruiser became a lot more fun on the trail. Its very capable four-wheel-drive system got the vehicle through everything we asked, although the herky-jerky Crawl Control took a little getting used to. We also felt that the suspension, which impressed us on the road, felt loose and disconnected on fast gravel roads and was not up to the task of following the H3 through the whoops sections. The stability-control system was best left in the Off position, as dirt surfaces confused it, causing the system to engage at inopportune times. Our tester came with prototype factory rock rails, which worked great, and we wish every Land Cruiser had these as an option to replace the running boards.
Everyone loved the Grand Cherokee in the sand, and on fast dirt roads, but when it comes to technical sections, the Grand's extremely capable drivetrain and Quadra Trac II four-wheel-drive system are let down by low ground clearance and small street-biased tires. What this rig couldn't accomplish with a pair of real lockers, a mild lift, and even some off-road oriented 31-inch tires-so close, but no cigar. If only "almost" counted as much in off-pavement testing as it does in horseshoes or hand grenades.
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More akin to a Nitro with low-range than a modern XJ, the new Liberty has a case of the Needs. It needs bigger tires, it needs more power, it needs more ground clearance, it needs at a minimum a limited-slip, it needs better tuning, and it needs an ESP system that can go full off, as in the Wrangler. The Liberty is a better overall vehicle than the previous generation, but at the expense of trailability. We purposely got the Liberty crossed up with diagonally opposite wheels in the air, and it was helpless until one of the judges hopped up and down on the rear bumper while another drove it through the obstacle. It also failed to negotiate our hillclimb. We did appreciate its compact dimensions and Sky Slider canvas roof, which is about the only feature that gave a Wrangler-like feel to the wheeling experience.
We really like Nissan products, as we have shown in recent years, but this Pathfinder 's chassis just doesn't live up to the heritage of the Pathfinder name. With the limited articulation of IRS, it had a difficult time at the hillclimb and never made it to the top, open diffs not contributing to the effort. It is also hurt by limited ground clearance and the lack of Nissan's excellent off-road package. Where the Pathfinder does shine is on fast graded roads, where the V-8 can be really opened up, but try to drive fast on the trail, and the Pathfinder blows through suspension travel like a tornado through a trailer park. On the sand dunes, there was plenty of power available, but once again, it was the road-biased chassis setup that limited the fun in the Pathfinder and hence, hindered its run at this year's crown.
At the end of a long week of testing and staff discussions, the scorebooks were turned in, added up, and a clear winner of Four Wheeler of the Year 2008 emerged.
What's Hot: Sky Slider roof, compact proportions, improved creature comforts
What's Not: Weak engine, cheap interior, not enough trailability for a Jeep
Our Take: For those who like the Patriot, but need a V-6 and more room.
From the Logbook:
* "Who tuned the suspension on this thing?"
* "ESP way too intrusive."
* "Big improvement over previous generation in creature comforts."
* "The Sky Slider roof, while cool, won't save this disappointment."
* "Can we have the rear limited-slip back?"
* "Where is the 4.0L option?"
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What's Hot: Explosive powertrain, fun to drive on fire roads, unassuming to others
What's Not: IRS, too-stiff suspension, rattly structure, confusing controls
Our Take: A great family tow vehicle, but take a look at the Xterra if wheeling is your thing.
From the Logbook:
* "Felt like the hatch was going to defect and join the sand at the dunes."
* "Why does the volume button turn up the heat?"
* "Where is the off-road package? I can only imagine how much better it would be with a rear locker."
* "Wow! This thing is fast!!!"
* "Rear cargo area is functional, but scuffs too easily."
* "I finally figured out the radio-sounds great."
What's Hot: Turbodiesel thrills, sportscar-like driver, comfortable cockpit, great four-wheel-drive system
What's Not: Too low to the ground, not enough tire
Our Take: A great drivetrain and four-wheel-drive system let down by poor ground clearance and tires.
From the Logbook:
* "With the turbos spooled up, is like being blasted from a cannon."
* "Amazingly powerful, even at high rpm."
* "Hands down my choice for the dunes."
* "Great fuel economy."
* "No hunting for gears, no screaming revs, no clatter-just seamless, efficient power."
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What's Hot: Fantastic engine, supreme highway comfort, still quite capable, tailgate
What's Not: Beep, beep, beep, rattles in our tester, beep, beep, beep
Our Take: For those who want a very capable wheeler in an elegant, understated package.
From the Logbook:
* "Torque steers like crazy."
* "If you need a fullsize SUV that's very capable in the dirt but don't want to stick out from the crowd, this is the one to buy."
* "Yummy 5.7L engine is perfectly matched to this rig, and doesn't seem to compromise fuel economy."
* "Approach angle worse than previous generation."
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What's Hot: Beastly engine, increased towing capacity, still one of the best factory 4x4s
What's Not: Always need to bring a friend to spot, offset steering wheel, thirsty for gas
Our Take: An outstanding wheeling choice for the fullsize set.
From the Logbook:
* "Love the H2-would be perfect with a diesel."
* "Almost worth buying just for the shifter that looks like it came off a battleship."
* "Outstanding wheelability that just about smokes everything else."
* "I love the H2-it only got better in my opinion."
Douglas McColloch, Editor
For me, it's gotta be the Grand Cherokee CRD. Yes, it gives up a lot in ground clearance and approach versus some of the other contenders, and it sure could use a better tire (then again, so could the H3), but having 360 lb-ft of torque on tap at engine speeds barely above idle really comes in handy when rockcrawling, hillclimbing, or picking your way along a slow-speed trail. And while it can't be brutally flogged in the dirt the way the Hummers can, it's nowhere near as thirsty at the gas pump, and I can actually see the trail from the driver seat without needing a spotter. Let's see more of these small-displacement diesels in the Jeep vehicle line, please.
Ken Brubaker, Senior Editor
In my one-car reality, the SUV I choose has to do it all, and do it well. The Hummer H2 is that vehicle. With an 8,200-pound tow rating, payload rating of almost a ton, seating for seven, exceptional ground clearance and approach/departure angles, a rear locker, 35s, and the inclusion of the 6.2L engine, the H2 has all the bases covered. It's also darn skippy when it comes to luxury. It is hands-down the most versatile and off-highway-capable fullsize SUV in production today. And it's easy to find in a parking lot.
Sean P. Holman, Tech Editor
The Hummer H3 Alpha is my clear favorite in this test. It is such a good vehicle and fits my lifestyle so well, that other than the Dodge Power Wagon, it is the only other vehicle I have tested in the last five years that I would buy and put in my own garage. I absolutely love the H3, and as good as other rigs are in this test, the Alpha is the only one that called my name in the middle of the night wanting to take me on a night run.
Robin Stover, Feature Editor
In this year's lineup, I would have to pick the Hummer H3 Alpha because the engineers at Hummer corrected everything I complained about in the previous generation. The new 5.3L V-8 produces acceptable power for any scenario. Other improvements like a backup camera, along with better switchgear placement, revitalize my faith in GM's ability to target a demographic and deliver sound results. My hat's off to Hummer for a well deserved win.
Greg P. Smith, Art Director
Sure, "just pick the one 4x4 SUV you would want sitting in your driveway." Yeah, right, not as easy as it sounds, considering four of this year's grouping have such a high pedigree of off-road prowess. After much soul searching, my choice comes down to the Hummer H3 Alpha, with the Land Cruiser a very close second. Adding a V-8 to an already very-capable rig was the next logical step in the H3's evolution, but if only GM would have added the more powerful 6.2L and six-speed auto the H2 received ... oh well, I guess you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth
Steve VonSeggern, Publisher
The H2 is supremely comfortable, relatively fast, and the new interior is way ahead of the old in terms of both design and finish, but I just couldn't get over the constant 10 mpg and the container-ship sizing. The Land Cruiser has a fantastic engine, but in restyling this big SUV, Toyota went from antique to freak, and the various styling elements seem to fight each other so it just ends up looking like a Korean crossover-not to mention that somehow they've managed to ruin its off-road behavior with the new herky-jerky crawl mode, overly nannyish stability control, too-loosely valved shocks, and rattling seats. I now officially love everything about the Hummer H3, at least in this new Alpha form, except for visibility, and this is without a doubt the most capable rig we had in all dirt scenarios. My favorite, however, ended up being the Grand Cherokee CRD, which handles the dirt with way more aplomb than you'd ever expect, and outshines any other rig in its class with its Herculean-strong but smooth diesel engine. Now if you could only get one in California
Jason Gonderman, Online Editor
If I had to choose one vehicle to take home from this bunch, I would take the Hummer H3 Alpha. While there were several vehicles in the group I could see myself in or would love owning, the Hummer H3 is the best all-around choice for what I do. With its awesome trail prowess, aggressive new powerplant, comfortable interior, and modest towing abilities, it truly is one of the best all-around small SUVs on the market today. The only thing stopping me from having one in the driveway is price.
What is left to say that we haven't said about the Hummer H3 Alpha? It offers almost everything a wheeler could ask for: A husky V-8 engine, low gearing (4.10:1), superior crawl ratio (50:1), a rear locker, exterior-mounted spare, ample ground clearance, flexy suspension, monotube shocks, real recovery shackles, and plenty of underbody and rocker protection. It also has the benefit of being civilized enough to drive everyday and luxurious enough to impress your wife. If Hummer is listening, a front locker and better tires would be the last things on our list required to reach 'wheeling Zen, but until those changes are made, this outstanding SUV is one of the best factory 4x4s you can buy.
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Over the past three years we asked for more power-Hummer added a V-8. We questioned the position of the door switches-Hummer repositioned them. We commented about rear visibility-Hummer added a rearview camera. Hummer is a brand that goes racing to learn about its vehicle durability, listens to its customers, and isn't afraid to make running changes, always striving to give its customer a better product.
For those who don't think Hummers are the real deal, this year's FWOTY should be proof that the H3 deserves respect. As one judge put it, "It jumps, it plows, it creeps, and it saunters. Could be one of the most perfect sport-utes." It is just a blast to drive fast in the desert, does really very well in the rocks, and finally has the power to conquer sand. Still don't believe us? All it will take is a testdrive to convince you. And if you have wanted an H3, but have been making excuses, now is the time. This is the best Hummer to date, and has earned its spot in Four Wheeler history as the 2008 Four Wheeler of the Year.
What's Hot: V-8 power, just-right size, super maneuverable, nearly perfect
What's Not: Limited storage, weak tires, where's the manual/V-8 combo?
Our Take: Our 2008 Four Wheeler of the Year
From the Logbook:
* "Hummer gets it."
* "I'm constantly amazed at how well tuned the suspension is, and how tight the structure is."
* "I didn't think one could make torsion bars and leaf springs work as well as coils, but they've done it here. "
* "This is the one everyone wanted on the trail."
* "Ditch the Duelers!"
* "I want one."
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Mayor's Office
The City of Lincoln is receiving $10,000 for its tree planting efforts through the 2009 Trees for Nebraska Towns (TNT) community landscaping grant program. The TNT program is managed by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) and funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET).
Steve Schwab, City Forester, said the funds will be used for two efforts:
Statewide, the TNT program is awarding tree planting grants to 27 projects in 23 communities.
TNT was developed to address tree loss in Nebraska and to improve the overall health, sustainability and species diversity of the state's trees. It is coordinated by NSA and is part of ReTree Nebraska efforts to plant a million trees by 2017 (www.retreenebraska.edu). To help achieve these goals, the NET, a beneficiary of the Nebraska Lottery, is providing $1 million in grant funding to enable high-quality tree planting and associated landscaping in communities across the state. More information about the TNT program is available by contacting the NSA at 472-2971.
The NSA is both a non-profit horticultural organization and a program of the Nebraska Forest Service, part of the University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. NSA achieves its mission of "sustainable landscapes for healthy homes and communities" through initiatives in education, community landscapes and the environment. More information is available at arboretum.unl.edu.


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Date Fruit Recipes
Stuffed Dates with Duck Prosciutto
Mascarpone stuffed dates couldn't be a simpler appetizer to assemble. I used Deglet Noor dates, which are firm and not overly-sweet. FIrst, I pitted them and stuffed them with a coffee and rosemary-flavored mascarpone cream. This could surprise, but coffee pairs incredibly well with meat and with the addition of earthy rosemary, the duck prosciutto didn't feel lonely. These appetizers made a great snack; baby Aria and I enjoyed them a lot!
Please save the date for my upcoming book signing appearances. The next ones are taking place at Barnes and Noble. If you're in the Bay Area, be sure to stop by Barnes and Noble Blossom Hill, 5353 Almaden Expressway, Building B in San Jose, California. I'll be doing a cooking demo, followed by a book signing, on July 5th at noon.
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Stuffed Dates with Pistachios
Mascarpone stuffed dates with pistachios is a versatile and easy no-bake dish. It makes a great dessert, appetizer or snack. On top of that, the dessert is so easy to assemble my 6-year-old little sis-in-law can do it!
I used Deglet Noor dates because the texture is firm and thick without tasting overly sweet. This makes them perfect for appetizers. For a sweeter version, you could use Medjool dates.
To make the dish, I pitted the dates and filled them cannoli-style with mascarpone cream. Crushed pistachios add texture, flavor and color. I placed the stuffed dates on a bed of thin butter almond cookies to enhance the presentation and make them easier to handle.
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TheProdCo Extends I FART IN MY SLEEP Through Feb 16
TheProdCo's Artistic Directors T L Kolman and August Viverito announced today that excellent early reviews and unmitigated guffaws and cheers from audiences demanded the addition of four additional performances of the company's hilarious "I Fart In My Sleep; Confessions of an Embarrassing Life". Now running through Saturday, February 16, performances on Tursdays, February 7 and 14 at 8 PM have also been added.
Deconstructing an embarrassing life: "I had always known I had a gift", quips playwright/director Jennifer Sorenson. "Unfortunately, it was the gift of embarrassment. But, nevertheless, a gift. I never thought it was a gift that would enable me to do good for others. But after an incident in a post-natal yoga class, I knew I had to share it with the world. And, that day, I started my blog "I Fart in My Sleep". In the process of telling my embarrassing stories, a beautiful thing started to happen.
I began to feel more free and happy. I realized that by writing them down and sharing them with others, I was releasing all of the shame and guilt I kept inside by carrying them around for a lifetime. Then, more people began to share with me their stories. And it struck me that embarrassment is universal! If we could all just let it out (so to speak) and laugh, what a wonderful world this could be! So, I am starting with me."
An ensemble of nine actors merge with ten stories from one decidedly embarrassing life. Think "...Intelligent Life in the Universe" meets "The Vagina Monologues". That's this play, ...sort of. Join The Production Company for a sometimes hilarious, sometimes bawdy, and ultimately rewarding celebration of the foibles that make a life.
The ensemble features the impressive and versatile talents of Lane Allison, Jay Blair, Jennifer Lynn Davis, Jim Hanna, Ferrell Marshall, Judy Nazemetz, Skip Pipo, Jennifer Sorenson, & Elizabeth Southard.
I FART IN MY SLEEP: Confessions of an Embarrassing Life, written and directed by Jennifer Sorenson, runs January 18 through February 16, 2013, playing Thrusdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. TICKETS: $25. at www.theprodco.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006.
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Aston Martin Racing and partner team Young Driver AMR entered a pair of V12 Vantage GT3 racecars into the world's most grueling endurance race. Having competed in the 24-hour race every year since 2006, this was the company's first entry into the SP9 category for GT3 cars.
The two Vantage GT3s were crewed by Stefan Mücke (D), Tomas Enge (CZ), Fredy Barth (CH) and Oliver Mathai (D) in the #006 car, with Darren Turner (GB), Dennis Rostek (D) and Johannes and Ferdinand Stuck (sons of triple Nürburgring 24 winner Hans-Joachim Stuck) in the #007 car.
Running in matching blue and black liveries, the GT3s qualified in 17th and 16th positions, respectively among a grid of 170 cars.
After the race began, both cars suffered setbacks on their fourth lap of the 25km circuit; #006 developed a clutch issue which cost 15 laps, while #007 was stranded on circuit following a tire blow-out. Fortunately, the technicians were able to take a wheel and tire to the car, which was back running within 13 laps.
Both cars ran largely fault-free after that, the only minor problems included a front splitter working loose.
Having covered close to 5000km between them over the course of 20 hours, the team took the decision to rest both cars until the final lap of the race.
In addition to the pair of V12 Vantage GT3s, Aston Martin fielded a V12 Zagato and a Vantage GT4 in the SP8 category, run by the engineering department that had entered the race every year since 2006 with a 100% finishing record.
The #005 V12 Zagato – running the same livery as the GT3s – was driven by Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez (D), chief engineer Chris Porritt (GB), Nürburgring Test Centre Director Wolfgang Schuhbauer (D) and journalist Richard Meaden (GB). Aston Martin's fourth entry, the orange #85 Vantage GT4, was driven by Mal Rose (AUS), Robert Thomson (AUS), Jürgen Stumpf (D) and Peter Cate (GB).
Having won the SP8 class twice since 2006, Aston Martin was hopeful of a strong showing. The qualifying bolstered hopes when the #005 car set the third fastest time in class and #85 was second.
A remarkable 24 hours would follow where neither car suffered significant problems despite the punishing Nordschleife circuit. None of the eight amateur drivers made any errors, despite the persistent rain that arrived in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Having lapped the circuit 137 times, #005 V12 Zagato finished a strong second in class and 26th overall, while the #85 Vantage GT4 completed 135 laps to finish third in class behind the Zagato, and 33rd overall.
Aston Martin's third podium came courtesy of customer outfit, Team Mathol Racing. Winner of the SP10 class in 2010, the team was on course to repeat its success until an accident around the mid-way point. The team's technicians were able to repair the bodywork, enabling the Vantage GT4 to rejoin and eventually battle to second in class.


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Saturday set a record for warmth in January. Sunday was a little colder but well above freezing. My wife, Julie, and I decided to drive down Noyac Road a mile and visit the most popular United States Fish and Wildlife Refuge on Long Island, the Elizabeth A. Morton Wildlife Refuge on Jessup's Neck.
Jessup was one of the original founders of Southampton Town and owned the 187-acre parcel that reaches halfway across Peconic Bay by virtue of a long narrow spit. The spit is glacial in origin and was once its own island, just as Robins and Gardiner's Islands in the Peconic Estuary still are today. Down through the ages and long before settlement, much of the material eroding from both sides of the east and west sides of the "neck" drifted south, shoaling up and attaching the island to the Noyac mainland, creating a tombolo in coastal geology terms.
The upland part was mostly cut over and used for grazing livestock during settler times and eventually fell into the hands of Elizabeth Morton, who donated it to the Fish and Wildlife Service to be used by the public. Because it has a farming history it is still trying to become wild again. It has most of the native trees found on the South Fork including walnuts, various oaks, hickories, tupelos, shads, junipers, and so on, and a few trees locally rare such as the tulip tree, a very impressive specimen of which is found on its east side. It also has a small stand of a rare-to-New York State tree species, the swamp cottonwood.
It has also become one of the best examples of a wildlife refuge taken over by "invasive" species. By taking the quarter-mile walk along the trail from the parking lot on Noyac Road to the bay beach, one can find just about every one of the 50 or so problematic exotic invasives threatening Long Island's wild. There are so many invasive species that they are not only competing with the American species, they are trying to subdue each other. Japanese honeysuckle vines wrap around Asiatic bittersweet vines. Trees-of-heaven spread their canopies widely to shade out Eurasian phragmites, multiflora rose, wineberry, autumn and Russian olives, and Tartarian honeysuckle. Pampas grass competes with phragmites reeds, wild garlic competes with mugwort, Japanese knotweed competes with boxberry. Sadly, they all seem to be outcompeting the natives, as well.
Not much too look at, there are more blow-down trees than standing ones. Rotting wood and rotting bittersweet litter the ground. But what a crowd on Sunday! Old, middle-aged, post-teens, teens, and children, all walking, standing, some chatting, some quiet. They weren't there just because the sun was out and it was Sunday. No, they came for another reason — to feed the birds. People standing still like statues with one outstretched arm, hand palm up, sometimes for five minutes or so. But all of a sudden with a twitter and a tweet a black-capped chickadee comes out of nowhere and alights on the open hand and grabs a black sunflower seed. Just as quickly, it flies away to eat or cache it.
It's a scene reminiscent of Francis of Assisi. First come the chickadees, then the titmice, then the cardinals, even a downy woodpecker. Wild birds are not stupid. Why scratch on the ground or peck at pieces of bark? It is much easier to sit and feed from a benevolent outstretched hand. Chickens and other fowl raised on farms were wild once, but give them grain and they'll practically eat out of your hand. On Town Pond in East Hampton Village the mute swans and mallards that are used to getting handouts have become a major attraction that rivals other village attractions such as the Hook Mill and Mulford Farm. Just watch, local turkeys will be doing the same in the next few years.
There are so many people with different seeds to offer that the birds have become very picky, but not obese. Sunflower seeds of the dark variety seem to be the most popular. Julie and I didn't have any seeds and took along some muesli in a plastic bag. We were the least sought after of all visitors. Apparently, birds are greener and more organic than humans. We went home with all of our muesli intact. The next morning I had it for breakfast.
The question has always been raised in wildlife circles: Does human feeding lead to loss of wildness? Just try to close your hand quickly to nab one of those little chickadees cadging a seed or two. It can't be done. Just as birds keep one wary eye out for predators while sleeping, the chickadee in the hand studies your face and body before plucking a seed. One tiny bit of motion and he's off like a shot. Notwithstanding the fact that visitors have been feeding birds at Morton Wildlife Refuge for more than half a century now, not one bird or chipmunk, for that matter, has gone over to the other side.
It was only a few years ago that signs were posted discouraging feeding the birds in order to safeguard their wildness. They didn't work. Now the signs advise not to leave food on the ground as it might attract rats. Ugh! Nobody likes rats.
John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt, and Roger Tory Peterson never discouraged the human feeding of birds. It's not the birds that are becoming more human, it is the humans that are becoming more human.


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If ever we hoped for God* to be a sports fan, let's hope that he was wearing his giant foam finger yesterday as he browsed the Internet and checked the news at the Global Language Monitor. Because I can only imagine the almighty spitting out his morning coffee while reading the news that Tebowing is now officially a word. The act of kneeling down and expressing your thoughts to your holy being – otherwise known as praying – is now universally known as Tebowing, thanks to what the GLM refers to as the "six-week rise of the Global Phenomenon." And you know it's legit, because the GLM says it's legit.
Though there is no official agency for accepting new words (or neologisms) into the English lexicon such as France's Académie française, since 2003 the Global Language Monitor has been recognizing new words once they meet the criteria of a minimum number of citations across the breadth of the English-speaking world, with the requisite depth of usage on the Internet, in social media and in the top 75,000 global print and electronic media.
BOOM! WORDED! Now, while we wait for news that the Westboro Baptist Church plans to spend the rest of eternity protesting the Denver Broncos – or maybe they'll just say, F*ck it and start worshipping Tim Tebow, too – I dug up the Interweb's latest offerings of YouTube tributes to the man who is 7-1 as the Denver Broncos' quarterback. Consider it our donation to the Cult of Tebow. Enjoy your Kool-Aid, friends.
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It's a badge of honor for many affiliated with Naropa University that the small, nonprofit liberal arts school marches to the beat of its own drummer. Nowhere was that unique beat--or pride in it-- more apparent than at Naropa's commencement ceremony held Saturday at the Macky Auditorium on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder.
There was no "Pomp and Circumstance" Saturday as bagpipers from Ciorcal Cairde Irish Pipe and Drum Band accompanied students as they entered the auditorium. The graduation proceedings officially got underway when university President John. W. Cobb rang a ceremonial gong three times and bowed to the audience, a gesture that is traditionally how Naropa students, faculty and staff begin classes and meetings.
The ceremony had a lively atmosphere from the moment the Naropa class of 2012 entered the room. There was a loud, sustained round of applause and one audible shout of, "You guys are amazing!" The excitement was heightened further by an energetic and physically expressive speech by Lillian Myers, who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in performance this spring. She lead the crowd in a partial rendition of the classic Bill Withers song "Lean On Me."
"Be weird," Myers told her fellow graduates. "And go out and rock on with your basically-good selves."
Fellow student speaker, Pouria Montazeri, who earned his master's in transpersonal counseling psychology, may have been less emphatic in his delivery, but it was clear from reaction that he also stuck a deep chord. He invoked philosophers and religious prophets in his speech, including several quotes from the Muslim poet Rumi.
David Orr, the Paul Sears Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College in Oblerlin, Ohio delivered the commencement address. Orr in 1996 headed up design efforts on Oberlin's Adam Joseph Lewis Center, one of the first substantially green buildings on an U.S. college campus. Orr said he did not want to feed into the false notion that Naropa graduates would save the world by themselves. He said the average college graduate has roughly 21,533 days until reaching the age of 80, and that by acknowledging the good and bad in human nature Naropa graduates could make the most of their time.
"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody is watching, sing like nobody is listening and live like its heaven on earth," Orr said. "God speed."
Naropa handed out 118 undergraduate diplomas Saturday and 221 graduate degrees. Graduates did not wear caps and gowns at the ceremony, but rather a variety of purple sashes.
"I came here because I wanted something that was going to teach me as a person and not as a brain," 31-year-old Masters of Arts graduate T. J. DeZauche said after the ceremony. "(Naropa) gave me an opportunity to be mentored and to grow as a person while growing academically."
DeZauche, who earned his graduate diploma in religious studies with a concentration in contemplative religions and Sanskrit language, said he plans to take a year off, travel to Japan, and then return to Naropa to seek a doctorate.
Brittni Brooks, who earned her bachelor's in contemplative psychology, said she is planning to move to Hawaii in the coming weeks. She called her experience at Naropa, "crazy and awesome and intense and brilliant."


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There's more than 200,000 new outages in the Sandy-battered parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. In New York City, power officials say the new outages are getting dealt with quickly. About half the current outages in New Jersey are from the latest storm.
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I need a RSS feed for blog posts, that would be created from 0 not taken from some kind of website Wordpress only.
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USDA's Aug. 12 corn crop production estimate is likely too low and forecasts for corn use and exports too high, which will add even more bearishness to corn once the information is digested by the market, according to Richard Feltes, an analyst with MF Global, speaking at a CME Group press briefing.
USDA estimated crop production for corn at 12.8 billion bushels, while corn yields were forecast at 159.5 bushels per acre.
For soybeans, USDA projected production at a record 3.2 billion bushels, and soybean yields were forecast at 41.7 bushels. Ending stocks for new crop corn were estimated at 1.6 billion bushels, and for soybeans, at 210 million bushels.
In the corn estimate, Feltes noted that USDA "largely looked at stalk counts, they're not even looking at ears. This is going to be very suggestive to the trade that the corn production number is going to continue to advance in subsequent reports, which it has done in 12 of the last 19 years."
Feltes is "suspicious" about USDA raising corn usage by 350 million bushels over last month. "We'll give them the edge on the ethanol, but there is no evidence that feed usage is going to go up next year, with what we're hearing from the livestock sector."
USDA also raised corn exports "and there is some evidence for that, but a jump of this magnitude (150 million bushels higher than last month) is not borne out by the international changes in production. I think the market is going to be skeptical about the corn numbers. Hence, corn which is already near its lows, could easily put in new lows. Unless we put in some sort of frost threat to prematurely end the growing season, the path for the corn market is clear.
"The soybean numbers are interesting in that they're almost in reverse to corn," Feltes said. "USDA actually reduced soybean usage for 2009-10, but there is no evidence to support this. U.S. soybean sales are tracking at record levels. Sept. 1 supplies of South American soybeans are projected to be down 17 million tons from last year. The Brazilians are nearly out of soybeans, and China continues to import soybeans at a near record pace."
If soybean prices are pulled down in the aftermath of the negative report for grains, "I think prices will quickly find support and buyers," Feltes said.
"There are other buyers around the world buying hand to mouth waiting for this large U.S. crop, and they have not purchased soybeans. In the first quarter of the 2009-10 marketing year, we're going to be asking the U.S. farmer to deliver more soybeans to the cash pipeline than he's ever delivered before."
Feltes added that while corn crops tend to get larger from August to USDA's final report, "there's no history of that happening in soybeans. In fact, soybean yield has a greater chance of declining from August than it does advancing. Today's soybean yield, at 41.7 bushels, ties the record high soybean yield we had in August 2004, which went on to produce a record.
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The purpose of this item is to present a list of tenure nominees for university faculty. The President has reviewed these nominees and is making a recommendation for approval to the Educational Policy Committee. Upon approval, these nominees will be forwarded to the full Board for approval and then to the Florida Board of Governors.
Twenty nominees are being recommended based on a traditional review of their credentials and one nominee is being recommended by reason of appointment.
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- Original Title : 葉問 3
- Movie title in your country : Ip Man 3
- Year of movie : 2015
- Genres of movie : Action,
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- Release date of movie : 2015-12-25
- Companies of movie : Pegasus Motion Pictures,
- Countries of movie : Hong Kong,
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Online Streaming 葉問 3 At the end of the 1950's, finally settled into a stable life, during his daily trip to take his young son to and from school, Ip Man meets another father Cheung Tin-chi; it so happens that Cheung is a fellow Wing Chun practitioner. Through their infrequent contact, the two fathers develop an interesting relationship. Unexpectedly, gangsters led by Sang are trying to take over properties in the neighbourhood and Ip Man decides to lead his students to guard the neighbourhood! Ip Man's conflict with the gangsters becomes heated and he discovers that the boss behind the takeover is the foreigner Frank. Because Frank colludes with an English police superintendent, even the police inspector Fat Ball cannot do much to help. Undeterred, Ip Man stays to guard the neighbourhood. sream here >> http://tinyurl.com/qjlduxo Full 葉問 3 Full Duration
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Director : Wilson Yip, Cinematography : Kenny Tse, Editor : Ka-Fai Cheung, Costume Design : Pik Kwan Lee
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