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VANCOUVER, WA—Revenue at Nautilus is looking up. The company announced record net sales of $199.3 million for fourth quarter 2006. That's an increase of 10 percent from the same quarter last year when the revenue was $182 million.
Net income had an even greater increase, rising from $2 million in the fourth quarter of 2005 to $12.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.
For the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2006, the company generated $681.5 million in net sales compared to $631.3 million in 2005, an 8 percent increase. Net income for fiscal year 2006 was $29.1 million compared to $23 million in fiscal 2005.
"We achieved record net sales for the fourth quarter and 2006, and are well positioned for solid top and bottom line growth in 2007 with an exciting pipeline of innovative fitness products and education across all channels of distribution," says Gregg Hammann, chairman and CEO of Nautilus Inc.
One of the products Hammann refers to is a new strength line that will be launched in late March.
For fiscal 2007, the company expects net sales growth of approximately 10 percent and diluted earnings growth of 20-30 percent from a 2006 pro forma base of $0.81 per share. For the first quarter of 2007, the company estimates that net sales will be in the $185 million-$195 million range with expected earnings of $0.18-$0.21 per diluted share.

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EPIC's guide to equine parasites
Courtesy University of Kentucky./Dr. Fred Knapp
Isn't it funny how even those of us quite accustomed to finding the odd flea traversing the tummy of a barn cat or Jack Russell react with the utmost horror to the sight of something crawling on our ponies? We don't tend to give external parasites--creepy little critters like mites, lice, and ticks-a lot of consideration in our day-to-day pony management, but they can have just as much impact on our equines' health as the internal parasites (worms and bots) we're so much more used to dealing with.
External parasites need a little more press--and not only because they give us the willies. They can be responsible for a host of symptoms ranging from mild (skin itching or hair loss) to severe (spasms, seizures, and blood loss). But there's another serious consideration as well--many external parasites are disease carriers, and some of those diseases are deadly. So let's delve into the secret world of multi-legged crawlers and find out a little about how they live and how to combat them.
Although flying insects like warble flies and bot flies can be construed, in certain life stages, as external parasites of ponies, for our purposes we'll be talking about the non-flying variety: mites, ticks, lice, fleas, and chiggers. All of these have certain traits in common--they're crawlers who jump on to ponies from other "hosts" or from the environment (some ticks, for example, lurk in trees and drop down on unsuspecting ponies and riders); they feed on skin, blood, or secretions; and they're small (ranging from about the size of a raisin down to microscopic). Not all are insects--mites and ticks, possessed of more than six legs, are categorized as arachnids (in the same family as spiders).
Most external parasites have life cycles that include several stages, and not all of those stages necessarily are spent living on a pony. In some cases, external parasites go through several hosts as they progress from egg to larva to nymph to adult; these varieties are usually a problem for ponies only in warm weather. Others, who spend their entire lives buried in equine fur, can be troublesome even in winter or early spring.
Where can you find external parasites on a pony? They are found chiefly, in the region of the mane and tail, which are favorite spots for burrowing and munching on sebaceous secretions. But these critters also can make themselves at home in the belly hairs, on the underside of the neck, in the fetlock "feathers," and the inner thighs, as well as along the withers and even in the ears.
The signs of infestation vary from species to species, and a definitive diagnosis sometimes can be a challenge; even an experienced veterinarian might not be able to distinguish one type of parasite from another with the naked eye because of their smallness. Thus, you might have to resort to a skin scraping. This involves using a dull blade to collect dead surface skin cells and related debris, often from the base of the mane or root of the tail, then examining the collection under a microscope. Secretions, eggs, and insect parts observed there usually will lead to an identification of the perpetrator. Should your veterinarian not consider himself or herself an arthropod expert, you might have to seek an entomologist at your nearest university or agricultural extension service to put a name to your pony's free-loading guests. (If your skin scraping turns up no obvious signs of critter infestation, your veterinarian might want to rule out other causes by doing bacterial or fungal cultures, allergy tests, or even a skin biopsy.)
Lice - Probably the most common of equine external parasites (especially in temperate climates), lice come in two varieties: chewing or biting lice (Bovicola equi and certain poultry lice), which feed on skin cells and sebaceous secretions, and sucking lice (Haemotopinus asini), which feed on blood.
Infestations of lice often are worst in the early spring, when accumulated dirt in the barn and tack room, plus an abundance of dander from ponies shedding their winter coats, provide an ideal environment for them. ponies also can contract lice by picking them up from poultry--so getting rid of any chickens on the farm is a good first step if you discover lice on your pony. They cannot contract them from cattle, however; nor do equine lice transfer themselves to people. (Whew!) Thin, aged, stressed, or physically compromised ponies seem to be more susceptible to lice, and they are frequently (although not always) the result of poor management and grooming.
Mites - These are almost-microscopic creatures that live practically everywhere-lurking in hay, straw, and grain. Barn swallows and sparrows that frequent haylofts are another common source. Papular eruptions (like small pimples) on the neck and withers are one sign of an infestation of mites; the bumps might or might not be itchy. Dandruff and hair loss, especially in the mane and tail, also are possible, especially with bird mites, which tend to be transitory.
At their worst, mites cause mange, a miserable skin condition that can include body-wide papules, patchy baldness, and moist, bloody crusts on the mane, tail, and forelock areas. There are three kinds of mange mites:
a) Sarcoptic mites--circular in shape, with short legs. They usually cause small skin nodules with hair loss, where eventually scabs develop as the mite burrows into the skin. They can be found on the head and neck, shoulders, flanks, and abdomen.
b) Psoroptic or scab mites--oval bodies with longer legs and segmented pedicels. These can be seen on the skin surface, where they cause the moist, gooey scabs and crusts described above. (You'll need to look closely to observe them--unlike lice, they generally aren't moving around.)
c) Chorioptic mites--the most common type, they resemble the psoroptic variety quite closely, but have unsegmented pedicels. They also can be seen on the skin, where they cause scaling, especially on legs with heavy hair growth--a condition that is sometimes called "Clydesdale itch."
Transmission of mites is made by casual contact, so an infested pony should be isolated from his neighbors and treated promptly (more on treatment options in a moment). It also might be necessary to dispose of any bedding or hay you suspect of harboring mites (since they also affect humans, you'll probably know which bales are suspicious!).
Fleas - We don't tend to think of fleas as an equine problem, and generally, they aren't--but it is quite possible for ponies to pick up a flea population from barn cats or from poultry. (Once again, chickens and ponies probably are a poor mix.) The signs of flea infestation are very similar to those we'd expect from a dog or cat--local itching, skin inflammation and irritation, and possible anemia.
Chiggers - These actually are the larval form of various Trombidium species of mites, sometimes called harvest mites. They are microscopic, orange-colored bugs that can be identified in skin scrapings. ponies infested with chiggers suffer from small, itchy bumps, particularly on the head, chest, and neck, which result from the critters burrowing into the epidermal tissue. The itching might be so severe that the pony rubs large areas raw. Chiggers don't hang around--they tend to infest one pony's skin for about a week, then move on to another pony (which, of course, means they can go through an entire herd in the space of a summer). Since they are found in short grass, rotting wood, and hay, it can be difficult to control chiggers in the environment. So, if you have an established problem, you might be forced to keep ponies inside while you treat the fields with insecticides.
Ticks - Sudden, frantic summer itching of the mane and tail most often indicates an infestation of ticks. Although they only spend a brief part of their life cycle on the pony, these probably are the nastiest of the pony's external parasites, because ticks are responsible, or are suspected of being responsible, for carrying an alarming array of diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness), Colorado tick fever, tuleramia, Powassan encephalitis virus, anaplasmosis, EIA (swamp fever), tick paralysis, piroplasmosis, equine granulocytic ehrlichiosis (EGE), and Lyme disease.
Fortunately, if a veterinarian can sort through this confusing gamut of symptoms, Lyme disease can be treated successfully with systemic antibiotics such as penicillin and tetracycline. (A shifting lameness that responds to antibiotics is a classic Lyme disease tip-off, in fact.) A blood test usually will reveal the presence of the spirochete--which is good, because the evidence of the tick that transmitted the disease usually is long gone by the time the pony develops symptoms.
Ticks are a serious nuisance even without the risk of disease; they latch onto a pony's tissues with bulldog tenacity with their long, strong mouth parts, and easily can cause a pony to rub his tail bald with itchiness and frustration. Even long after the tick has drunk his fill of your pony's blood and dropped off, the itchiness lingers (it is often most intense after the tick has gone, in fact). If you part the tail hairs, you might see the ticks' calling card, bits of dry serum--little crusty granules--among the roots. A severe infestation of ticks can cause anemia, poor condition, and a fluid build-up in the abdomen. Tick bites can become infected, producing large, dark scabs with creamy yellow pus lurking underneath (these crusts should be removed and the area scrubbed with an anti-bacterial soap; wear gloves to ensure you don't spread infectious material to other ponies).
Of the many types of ticks, one of the most insidious is the spinous ear tick (Otobius megnini). The larvae of these little nasties burrow deep into the ear canal and incubate there for one to seven months, creating a bizarre array of symptoms including sweating, pawing, head-tilting or shaking, ear shyness, inexplicable stiffness or reluctance to move (frequently mistaken for colic or for tying-up), and muscle spasms so severe they're confused with seizures. Summer and early fall are the most common times for ponies to develop these symptoms. If left undetected, spinous ear ticks can cause debilitating nerve and membrane damage, even deafness. Fortunately, the damage usually is temporary and symptoms reverse once the ticks are removed from the ear. (Other varieties of parasites, including the Lone Star tick and Psoroptes mites, can sometimes be found in the ear canal.)
Dealing with external parasites requires a two-pronged approach. Not only must you exterminate them on your ponies, you must find a way simultaneously to control them in the surrounding environment.
There are available products specifically formulated to kill lice, mites, and ticks; the best have both an insecticide and an insect growth regulating chemical that helps interrupt the bug's life cycle. The combination kills adults and inhibits egg hatching and the development of the larvae, a necessary step when you have a heavy infestation to deal with. Look for an insecticide formula that contains pyrethrins--this chemical, extracted from chrysanthemums, is biodegradable and has a wide safety margin, making it the bug killer of choice around ponies. (It's also the dominant chemical used in most fly sprays.)
Controlling external parasites on your property might be the easy part. Getting rid of them on your pony could require daily applications of pesticides during the peak bug season, sometimes for an extended period. Too-frequent applications of some of these chemicals can be toxic. Because ponies have relatively sensitive skin compared to other livestock, they are prone to reactions to solvents and other ingredients in pesticide formulations, ranging from burning to blistering or cracking of the skin. (Minimize the risk by using only products formulated and approved for use on ponies, and by testing any new product on a small patch of your pony's skin; observe for 24 hours for possible reactions before using it elsewhere on your animal.)
It goes without saying, of course, that you should follow the package directions to the letter, paying particular attention to recommended dilution rates, time between treatments, and methods of disposal. In addition, avoid treating any pony which is sick, stressed, or overheated, and be careful not to contaminate feed or water troughs accidentally in the process of bumping off the bugs.
Even with the use of pesticides, it's important to keep a constant patrol against parasitic critters. Each time you groom your pony, keep an eye out for signs of infestation--dandruff, itchiness, bald spots, scabs, or bumps. To help control ticks, in particular, mow, clear, and burn tick-infested areas (thick brush and woodland) in the immediate area of your barn and pastures, and discourage other tick hosts, such as mice, by keeping grain locked securely away in rodent-proof containers.
If you must ride in a wooded area that's known to harbor ticks, you can discourage them from attaching to your pony by applying bug repellent all over, and oiling the mane and tail, belly, and lower legs with mineral oil or baby oil at least once a week. The oil will make it difficult for ticks to latch on. (Don't forget to protect yourself by wearing light-colored, long-sleeved clothing and repellents!) On your return, check your pony thoroughly, especially among the hairs at the root of the mane and tail, and continue to check him for at least a week afterward--ticks are small and easy to miss, although when they are engorged with blood, they can reach the size of a plump raisin. Since most tick-borne diseases are only transmitted when a tick has been attached for 24 hours or more, early detection is crucial to preventing infection.
If you do find a tick, be careful how you remove it--remember that it might be a vector of disease. Because a tick's strong jaw anchors it so firmly to its host, it is very easy to pull a tick apart and leave the head embedded in your poor pony's flesh, inviting infection. The best way to remove a tick is not with your fingers, but with a pair of tweezers or splinter forceps. Grasp the bug as close to your pony's skin as possible, and gently pull straight out; don't worry if the mouth parts are left in the flesh, as they generally come loose soon afterwards and rarely cause problems. (An alternate method, if you lack a pair of tweezers, is to swab the tick in both directions with a cloth soaked in baby oil or rubbing alcohol. This has the effect of suffocating the tick, and eventually it will let go of your pony and drop off--but it might take hours or even days to do so.) As much as you might be tempted, don't then drop the tick on the ground and stomp on it--if it is infectious, that's an ideal way to spread disease in every direction. Instead, drop the tick in a jar of rubbing alcohol. (You might want to take the critter to your veterinarian or agricultural extension agent for a positive identification.) Finally, apply an antiseptic cream to your pony at the bite location.
Finally, although the product is not actually licensed for this use, many veterinarians feel that the deworming drug ivermectin (Zimectrin or Eqvalan by trade name) is effective against external parasites in ponies, based on its success in this area in other species like dogs and cattle. For example, the drug is now being used in dogs to control both heartworm and fleas simultaneously. It's also suspected that ivermectin's newer cousin, moxidectin (Quest), will have the same properties.
Andrew Peregrine, BVMS, PhD, DVM (Hons.), of the University of Guelph's parasitology department, explains that ivermectin and moxidectin permeate the pony's tissues, eventually reaching the epidermal (skin) cells, where in sufficient concentrations they are toxic to the adult forms of most external parasites. "It depends somewhat on the feeding habits of the parasite," he says. "The more the bugs ingest, the more effective it is--so burrowing and sucking parasites who get past the skin surface will be exposed to an accumulation of the drug in the keratin layers. It's not an immediate effect."
Ivermectin and moxidectin are likely not effective against ticks, he adds, since ticks spend only a limited amount of time on the pony. Nor will these drugs prevent ticks from attaching themselves to your pony's flesh. Because neither ivermectin nor moxidectin is currently licensed in the United States or Canada for use against external parasites, it's best to consult your veterinarian concerning its use.
Still get the heebie-jeebies after reading all of this? Take heart. Equine external parasites aren't all that common. But if your ponies should come home with some freeloaders, we have an impressive arsenal of defenses against these crawling critters. Used conscientiously, they can eradicate any infestation problem your pony might have (which is a better success rate than you're likely to have with the ubiquitous internal parasites). And a little vigilance should ensure that your pony stays vermin-free.


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Cape May Par 3 and Driving Range is fun from experienced to starting golfers. The par 3 golf course itself is quick and fun to play while still offering any level of golfer a challenge. The driving range, being attached to the golf course, and having a pro available for both private lessons and group lessons ensures that you can accomplish what ever your goal in the game may be.
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32 wrote:warriorsstepup wrote:If Drummond falls at 7, and we are unable to trade the pick, do we take the risk and select him? And how long before he gets on the floor, remind you the guy is 6'11, 7'6 reach, 279 with just 7.5 body fat. He also shot 29 % from the free throw line.
If Drummond drops to 7, we're taking him. But I guarantee he won't be there. Cleveland wants him.
Yea, Drummond will be gone and likely in the first four picks, but if he was there, we'd have to take him and he'd be high trade value.


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We've been anxiously awaiting the results of Metropolis Magazine's Next Generation 2006 Competition, and we are excited to say that this year's winning project raises the bar for ecological sustainability and future-forward innovation.
Virginia San Fratello's winning project, the Hydro Wall is a concrete and thermoplastic wall system that combines a rainwater catchment, storage, filtering and recycling to supply a building with an efficient and renewal water supply.
San Fratello imagines fire stations utilizing the recycled water from the Hydro Wall to fill trucks, while schools and municipal buildings could use collected water for heating and cooling, watering the landscape and as a gray water supply for the building. What a fabulous idea!
San Fratello will receive a $10,000 seed from sponsors Herman Miller and Maharam to create a prototype of the Hydro Wall. The concept clearly has potential to be beneficial in a number of geographic areas and to a great many populations whose water supplies are unstable or severely limited.
The fact that Metropolis selected this kind of design represents a real affirmation of the direction in which young designers and architects are moving. Hydro Wall is a humanitarian effort, and a future-forward idea that acknowledges the possibility of drastic changes in climate and community needs.
The Next Generation competition was founded in 2003 with a mission to "recognize and encourage activism, social involvement, and entrepreneurship among designers." Last year's prize was split between Alisa Andrasek's rather astounding "algorithmic library," Genware; and Joseph Hagerman's Biopaver; both of which took a giant leap where so many others are taking tiny (though meaningful!) steps.
We look forward to seeing this prototype made, but most of the thrill for us comes from seeing these design trends honored. This is the stuff we live for: beautiful, creative, constructive solutions for a more sustainable world. These are the kind of people we want designing our future.
+ Next Generation Design Competition (Be sure to check out the runners-up, too.)
Virginia San Fratello is a co-principal and founder of rael + san fratello studio, and practices architecture in Clemson, SC where she is an assistant professor of architecture at Clemson University. She received her architecture degree from Columbia University's Masters of Architecture Program in New York City.
Virginia San Fratello's proposal will be featured at the METROPOLIS booth during the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, May 20-23, 2006, in New York.


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2 minutes of amazingness
And so much f-cking cringe. Ew!
But I've watched this 3 times. And since Kevin Jonas chose to provide his wedding video (totally free, right?) to Access Hollywood, this sh-t is fair game. Especially when it's such a wonderful gift. Right off the top, note the fist pump. My friend Scott said it's more like a Cheerleader Pump. He may as well be holding a pompom. With sequins. What?
I'm particularly fond of the lip quivering as he's watching his bride walk down the aisle. But you will be rewarded if you stick around til the very end. It's the dancing. With EYES CLOSED. Jesus. Vagina Virgin cheese is frighteningly nauseating.
Suppression, it's such a sad thing. He is 22. What will he be at 32?


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Benjamin Schlechter MD
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Ourpatients appreciate the individualized care and commitment to confidentiality they receive from us. We understand and appreciate the choices you need to make as you consider your cosmetic options, which is why we've always offered complimentary cosmetic consultations.
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Dr. Schlechter was inspired to pursue a career in plastic surgery for Reading and Lancaster, PA residents by area plastic surgeon Dr. Sergio Proserpi, the original founder of the practice. Even as a child, Dr. Schlechter knew that plastic surgery was his calling, and he has dedicated his life to excellence in this field. He graduated from the prestigious University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School in Chicago, Illinois. He completed a highly sought-after residency in General Surgery at Case Western Reserve University and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He then returned to Chicago to complete his training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago and Cook County Hospital. He was chief resident in both his general surgery and plastic surgery residencies. His five years of general surgery training go above and beyond what is required for a plastic surgeon, and demonstrate his commitment to exemplary care.
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2013 Hyundai Veloster ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Three-door coupe adds sporty turbo option.
The Hyundai Veloster is a sporty, three-door compact car with unique looks, fun driving dynamics and good fuel economy. It launched as a 2012 model with a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engine that makes 138 horsepower and an admirable EPA rating of 40 mpg Highway with the standard 6-speed manual transmission. The engine uses all the right high-tech stuff to get these numbers, such as Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT).
For 2013, the Veloster Turbo joins the lineup. The new 2013 Veloster Turbo uses a turbocharged version of the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine for a peppy 201 hp and 196 pound-feet of torque, along with bigger brakes and tires.
Like the base Veloster, the Turbo gets a standard 6-speed manual gearbox. A traditional 6-speed automatic with Shiftronic is optional. The naturally aspirated Veloster, meanwhile, uses a dual-clutch automatic.
The Turbo's increased performance predictably takes a toll on gas mileage, but still achieves a respectable 26 mpg City and 38 mpg Highway EPA rating with the manual and 25/34 mpg with the automatic.
The Veloster Turbo distinguishes itself from the naturally aspirated model with a huge front grille, a body kit, different front and rear bumpers, a rear spoiler and upgraded standard features such as leather upholstery, heated front seats and pushbutton start. All turbos ride on larger, 18-inch wheels.
Perhaps most interestingly, the Veloster Turbo is available in a matte gray paint color, which costs an extra $1,000 and, like other cars with flat paint colors, must be taken care of meticulously by hand. The paint is so fussy that customers must sign a release form that states they won't take it through an automated carwash. Those who pop for the high-maintenance paint will receive a car-care kit with cleaning products they can use at home.
The Veloster's styling gets a lot of looks on the highway, although we think it looks a tad overdone. As a three-door coupe, it totally pulls off the two-door roofline. The third door is on the passenger side, hinged at the front like a real door. With other three-door compacts, the third door can be awkwardly hinged; not so with the Veloster. It's easy to climb in and out of the back seat, and total interior volume is best in the sporty compact class, blowing the Mini Cooper Clubman out of the water.
Much of the Hyundai Veloster was designed and developed in the U.S., most notably the rear suspension that gives Veloster an excellent all-around ride that's dialed-in but still comfortable. Steering is solid, secure, and gives great feedback; cornering is stable.
Interior details include nice console support at the right thigh, good feel with the three-spoke leather steering wheel, pleasing uncluttered gauges, and digital information that's easily accessed. There's a blind spot at the C-pillar over the driver's shoulder, and the horizontal structural support in the fastback glass liftgate restricts visibility, but it still offers better visibility than most other coupes.
The Hyundai Veloster's competitors include the Fiat 500, Honda Civic hatchback, Mini Cooper Clubman, Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Golf, while the Veloster Turbo goes up against sportier, more powerful versions of these compacts like the Fiat 500 Abarth, Honda Civic Si, Mini Cooper Clubman S, Volkswagen Beetle Turbo and Volkswagen GTI. The Veloster might not have the cachet enjoyed by some of the competition, but it offers excellent value for the money and superior fuel economy.
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster is a three-door coupe available with a naturally aspirated or turbocharged 1.6-liter four cylinder engine.
Veloster ($17,450) uses a 6-speed manual gearbox, while cars equipped with the automatic ($18,700) get an automated dual-clutch transmission. Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, six-way adjustable driver's seat, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power accessories, manually operated air conditioning, a six-speaker audio system with 7-inch touch screen, CD player, satellite radio capability, iPod/BSB port and auxiliary audio/video jacks; Bluetooth handsfree phone system with voice recognition, 60/40 split folding rear seats and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The Style package ($2,000) upgrades to leatherette upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, eight-speaker audio, alloy pedals, power sunroof, chrome grille trim, foglights and bumps wheel size up to 18 inches. The Tech package ($2,000) adds pushbutton start, 115-volt outlet, navigation with rearview camera, rear backup sensors, automatic headlights, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, push-button start, and 115V outlet.
Veloster Turbo is available with either the 6-speed manual ($21,950) or 6-speed manual transmission with Shiftronic ($22,950). Standard features include the comfort and convenience features found in the standard Veloster plus leather upholstery, driver's power lumbar support, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, alloy pedals, 8-speaker audio system with external amp and subwoofer, pushbutton start, unique interior trim, a unique front grille, front fog lights, LED accents on headlights, LED rear taillights, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, a sport tuned suspension ground effects bodykit and 18-inch alloy wheels. The Veloster Turbo Ultimate Package ($2,500) adds navigation, 115-volt power outlet, rearview camera, power sunroof, backup sensors and automatic headlights. Special color body color options include Elite White ($200) and a special Matte Gray ($1,000), which includes an in-home car-care kit.
Safety equipment on all models includes six airbags (frontal, front side impact, curtains), stability control with traction control, ABS, tire pressure monitor.
Visually, the Veloster sets itself apart from other Hyundai models with a bolder, busier design. Unlike the cleaner lines of Hyundai's sedans, the Veloster's muscular shape is riddled with lumps, scoops and scallops.
But take a couple of steps back, and the Veloster doesn't look so bad. The nose is low, and from a three-quarter rear view, it looks tough on its haunches. The standard Veloster's mouth is as wide as an Audi's, but it's filled in with body-colored plastic, shaped to resemble wings, but maybe looks more like Superman's shoulders while flying, with a chrome cape and silver H for a face.
The Veloster Turbo gets an even bigger, all-black mouth that looks to be all air intake, different fog lights, LED accents around the headlights and side mirrors with integrated turn signals. In back, the Turbo sports a rear spoiler, LED tail lights and large dual exhaust tips. All Turbos ride on 18-inch wheels. Inside, pushbutton start, leather upholstery and heated seats come standard, as well as an upgraded audio system.
A new Matte Gray color for the Veloster Turbo is a gamble for Hyundai. The special clear coat that gives the matte appearance must be taken care of meticulously. Buyers who plunk down the extra $1,000 for this color will receive a car-care kit, since the matte paint can't go through a traditional brush car wash, and most detailing products are designed to make paint shine. Customers must also sign a release form that acknowledges that the paint must be taken care of in a particular way. Hyundai execs admit they can't vouch for long-term longevity and say second owners could prove to be a challenge. This isn't unique to Hyundai, however, as other cars, including expensive luxury cars, with flat paint colors face the same challenges. They look really neat when in good condition, though.
As a three-door coupe, the Veloster totally pulls off the two-door roofline. On the passenger side, the third door is hidden save the seam. Rakish upsweep meets a racy roofline, invisible door handle in the window corner. Thankfully, the window trim is black.
The single center exhaust on the standard Veloster is like Siamese twin trapezoids, outlined by chrome, while the Veloster Turbo gets dual, side-by-side exhaust tips in the same spot. Both versions are boxed in by a big black plastic fascia that makes the rear end look almost frog-like. But in a good way.
Veloster seats four.
Hyundai says the interior design was inspired by shapes on a sport bike. They say the A-pillars are like a helmet visor, the center stack resembles a fuel tank, the console mirrors a motorcycle seat, and air vents are inspired by tailpipes. Mostly we noticed overkill on the trapezoidal trim pieces.
On the standard Veloster, we noticed terrific fit and materials of the Style Package seats, nice console support at the right thigh, good feel of the three-spoke leather steering wheel, pleasing uncluttered gauges, and digital information accessed easily. A 7-inch touch-screen is standard, with three interface layouts to choose from. Features include Bluetooth, Pandora internet radio via iPhone, and Gracenote music connectivity. A 196-watt six-speaker audio system is standard, while the 450-watt eight-speaker system comes with the Style package.
The Veloster Turbo adds extra touches including aluminum pedals, pushbutton start and heated front seats. Leather upholstery is standard, but it felt more plastic than plush, and we noticed that stitching around the driver's seat had already begun to buckle in some places.
Rear visibility has a couple of problems. There's a big blind spot at the C-pillar over the driver's shoulder, which is typical for cars with this type of roofline. And the structural support in the fastback glass liftgate blocks rearview visibility, but overall it's still better than some hatches on the market such as the Toyota Prius and Honda CR-Z.
The backseat is easy to get into, thanks to the Veloster's front-hinged third door. Rear legroom measures 31.7, which is scant for those who regularly carry backseat passengers, but good for the compact segment. Total interior volume is best in its class, beating the Scion tC and blowing the Mini Cooper out of the water. It even beats the Mini Clubman, by 105.3 to 89.2 cubic feet.
Driving Impression
One of our favorite things about the Veloster is its composed feeling on the road. It uses an unusual rear suspension, a V-beam torsion axle with an integrated stabilizer bar, which makes it totally obedient, and there are other good things to make the driving enjoyable. Steering is solid, secure, and gives great feedback.
We drove the Veloster hard through some of our favorite corners and found the car planted and stable. The engine in the naturally aspirated version is solid and smooth, and is capable in most everyday driving applications. However, those looking for a more performance-oriented sport compact may find it lacking in power.
We weren't crazy about the optional 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The DCT shifts aren't as sharp as Volkswagen's DSG; they're almost too smooth, stealing feeling from the car. It feels like an automatic, not a manual transmission with some invisible person making perfect shifts for you. Plus, the paddles feel cheap and aren't designed with care. Seeing as how the DCT costs another $2250, we'd stick with the sweet 6-speed manual.
The Veloster Turbo ups the ante considerably with its turbocharged, 201-hp engine, complete with bigger brakes and tires. It packed enough punch to get us around twisty turns while climbing up steep terrain, and was torquey enough to let us pass pokey trucks on two-lane straightaways. However, we would have liked to hear a beefier growl from the exhaust, which left us feeling uninspired.
On Turbo models equipped with the 6-speed automatic, drivers can choose a sport mode that changes the shift pattern. While we found it shifted at higher revs and held gears nicely through the corners, we still preferred the manual transmission for more spirited driving. We were also disappointed to learn that the Turbo's sport mode did not modify other elements of the car such as steering feel or suspension.
Fuel economy is one of the most compelling reasons to buy a Hyundai Veloster. The naturally aspirated version gets an EPA-estimated 28/40 mpg City/Highway with the manual or 29/38 mpg with the DCT. In a hard couple hundred miles, including two-lanes, freeway and city, we averaged about 29 mpg, with both the 6-speed manual and DCT.
The Veloster Turbo, meanwhile, is rated at 26/38 mpg with the manual and 25/34 mpg with the automatic.
The Hyundai Veloster is a fun car that's smooth and efficient with unique looks and great handling. Enthusiasts will especially welcome the Veloster Turbo's extra oomph.
Sam Moses filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report after his test drive of the Veloster in the Pacific Northwest, with Laura Burstein reporting on the Veloster Turbo from San Diego.
Model Lineup
Hyundai Veloster M/T ($17,450); Veloster A/T ($18,700); Veloster Turbo M/T ($21,950); Veloster Turbo A/T ($22,950).
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Hyundai Veloster Turbo AT ($22,950).The Hyundai Veloster is an innovative and unique entry in the compact coupe segment. It's a sleek hatchback that is highly functional and includes a convenient rear passenger-side door. A new Turbo trim is available for 2013. The Veloster is powered by a 138-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with gasoline direct-injection and variable valve timing combined with a six-speed manual transmission. A 201-hp turbocharged version of the 1.6-liter engine powers the Veloster Turbo and is also mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Optional for non-turbo models is a six-speed dual-clutch auto-shift transmission, with a conventional six-speed automatic available for the Turbo. Safety equipment includes six airbags, traction control, stability control, tire pressure monitor, and a Blue Link telematics system. Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, a 7-inch LCD touchscreen, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, and a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel. The Turbo adds 18-inch wheels, front fog lights, heated leather seats and proximity key entry with push button start. Available options include a panoramic sunroof, backup warning sensors and a navigation system with rearview camera. The Hyundai Veloster is a carryover for 2013, with the addition of the new Turbo trim.
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Vancouver Whitecaps beat writer Riley Trottier tells us on October 2nd 2011, the Vancouver Whitecaps officially played their first game on the Bell Pitch at the new BC Place stadium in downtown Vancouver British Columbia. The result was a tough 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers in MLS action.
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Viruses do. There are over 100 different viruses that can cause colds.
A cold virus can attack and multiply in cells that line the nose and throat. You can catch a cold if you touch your eyes or nose after touching the hand of an infected person or touching a hard surface shortly after an infected person touched it. This does not necessarily mean that you will become infected. It depends on your immune system and history of pervious exposure to the virus. Young adults average 4-6 colds per year.
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Rice-Cell Cocktail Kills Cancer Cells, Leaves Normal Cells Alone
By Marcia Goodrich | Published
Juice from rice cells knocked out two kinds of human cancer cells as well or better than the potent anti-cancer drug Taxol in lab tests conducted by a Michigan Technological University scientist. Plus, it did something extra: it played nice with normal cells.
Biologist Ramakrishna Wusirika and his team made their anti-cancer cocktail with blobs of rice stem-cells called calli, which they cultured in their lab using seeds of the garden-variety rice plant Oryza sativa. Then they collected secretions from these calli and applied them to colon and kidney cancer cells in the lab.
After 96 hours of exposure to a 20-to-1 rice callus solution, 95 percent of the kidney cancer cells were killed, along with 83 percent of the colon cancer cells, while normal lung cells were virtually unharmed. Taxol was lethal to the cancer cells too, but it also killed a significant number of normal cells.
Wusirika thinks the rice callus culture may be attacking cancer with the same sort of plant chemicals that make vegetables so healthy to eat.
"They are full of metabolic compounds that are good for us," he says. "We think that's what is killing the cancer."
Next, Wusirika would like to try the rice callus solution on prostate, lung and breast cancer cells, the most common types of cancer in the US. "We think it will work with all of them, but we need to find out," he said.
He also wants to determine which of the compounds released by the rice callus have cancer-killing properties and how they work against tumor cells. Or, he notes, it's possible that the suite of biochemicals found in the callus solution work as a team to fight cancer.
Wusirika's work is described in the article "Anticancer Activity of Rice Callus Suspension Culture," published in the July 2012 edition of Phytotherapy Research. In addition to Wusirika, the authors are research assistant professor Aparna Deshpande, former graduate student Surendar Dhadi of Michigan Tech and ex-research associate professor Elizabeth Hager, now at the National Cancer Institute.
Anyone interested in supporting Wusirika's cancer research may donate to the project at www.superiorideas.org.
Michigan Technological University is a public research university, home to more than 7,000 students from 54 countries. Founded in 1885, the University offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science and technology, engineering, forestry, business and economics, health professions, humanities, mathematics, and social sciences. Our campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior.


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The National Parks
Donald Worster
The national parks of the United States have been one of the country's most popular federal initiatives, and popular not only within the nation but across the globe. The first park was Yellowstone, established in 1872, and since then almost sixty national parks have been added, along with hundreds of monuments, protected rivers and seashores, and important historical sites as well as natural preserves. In 1916 the parks were put under the National Park Service, which has managed them primarily as scenic treasures for growing numbers of tourists. Ecologically minded scientists, however, have challenged that stewardship and called for restoration of parks to their natural conditions, defined as their ecological integrity before white Europeans intervened. The most influential voice in the history of park philosophy remains John Muir, the California naturalist and Yosemite enthusiast and himself a proto-ecologist, who saw the parks as sacred places for a modern nation, where reverence for nature and respect for science might coexist and where tourists could be educated in environmental values. As other nations have created their own park systems, similar debates have occurred. While parks may seem like a great modern idea, this idea has always been embedded in cultural and social change—and subject to struggles over what that "idea" should be.
U.S. Imperialism, 1898–1914
Robert McGreevey
U.S. imperialism took a variety of forms in the early 20th century, ranging from colonies in Puerto Rico and the Philippines to protectorates in Cuba, Panama, and other countries in Latin America, and open door policies such as that in China. Formal colonies would be ruled with U.S.-appointed colonial governors and supported by U.S. troops. Protectorates and open door policies promoted business expansion overseas through American oversight of foreign governments and, in the case of threats to economic and strategic interests, the deployment of U.S. marines. In all of these imperial forms, U.S. empire-building both reflected and shaped complex social, cultural, and political histories with ramifications for both foreign nations and America itself.


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Breaking NewsBarbara Walters is hanging up her microphone in 2014 after 37 years with ABC News, the network announced Sunday night.
Walters -- who will hand down the official word Monday morning on "The View" -- will continue to work on that show, and her various other news projects, through next summer.
In a statement, Walters said, "I am very happy with my decision and look forward to a wonderful and special year ahead both on 'The View' and with ABC News."
She continued, "I created 'The View' and am delighted it will last beyond my leaving it."
Walters had a health scare in January when she suffered a cut on her forehead after falling on a stair. Rumors of Walters' retirement have been swirling for months, but she had consistently brushed them off.


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A competitive Minnesota must spend wisely
Jay Kiedrowski, Star Tribune Commentary, July 8, 2013 – Over the past decade, an often-heated debate has raged about the balance of public investment and taxation in Minnesota. A new report from the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence — "Finding Our Balance: Taxes, Spending and Minnesota Competitiveness" — attempts to shed new light on this question. The center is to be congratulated on the quality of its effort.
Using scholar Michael Porter's work, the report reviews Minnesota on "foundational competitiveness" and "investment attractiveness."
Foundational competitiveness is "the expected level of worker productivity given the overall quality of the location as a place to do business." Think quality of life as it affects workers' capabilities.
The report reviews five national studies on foundational competitiveness and finds Minnesota to be "fundamentally strong." This state leads others in knowledge jobs, technology, innovation, infrastructure, human resources, security, environment, labor mobilization, prosperity, income and education.
Investment attractiveness is defined as "business costs and the cost of factor inputs relative to a state's foundational competitiveness." Think taxes and other costs of doing business.
Five national studies on investment attractiveness reveal that "Minnesota is an above-average business cost state."
Neither finding is surprising. What is surprising and useful is where we rank as an outlier compared with other states.
On foundational competitiveness, Minnesota is below average on "government/academia research and development, higher education affordability, and higher education spending efficiency." The Legislature this year wisely froze undergraduate higher-education tuition and pushed for more efficiency in our public colleges and universities. We need research and development to be more prolific.
On investment attractiveness, Minnesota businesses face high state and local tax burdens and labor costs. Fortunately, the Legislature rejected the proposal for a business-to-business sales tax, except on warehouses and equipment repair and maintenance. It should reconsider those added business taxes.
According to the center's report, "Minnesota has long enjoyed the benefits of being a high wage state because the productivity justified these premiums." However, productivity relative to wages is falling. Is Minnesota in a small slump in an otherwise favorable history, or is the latest trend more permanent? This question is important, because business location and expansion is based not only on availability of skilled labor but also the cost of that labor.
The report's key recommendation is: "Prioritize foundational competitiveness spending in government" using "a 'value proposition' perspective." Stated differently, spend smarter to avoid further tax increases.
We can all agree on that. The difficulty is in implementation.
Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature made some progress on spending smarter. The rapidly rising costs of public health care were flattened. Investments were made in early childhood education. The budget was balanced without gimmicks or borrowing. But much remains to be done.
The governor put forth a comprehensive tax reform plan that would have lowered sales and corporate income tax rates by reducing exclusions and deductions. Unfortunately, he withdrew it when opponents loudly objected. Dayton should renew the effort for revenue-neutral tax reform.
The governor proposed, and the Legislature adopted, a number of special tax breaks for businesses and governments. These should have been avoided.
An effort to institute performance measures in the budget process this year is a good way to ensure that state services are getting more productive. Better management practices need to be implemented throughout Minnesota.
Finally, the governor proposed, and the Legislature agreed, that more investment was needed in K-12 education. More, however, needs to be done to improve our education system.
As we approach the next legislative session and the next state election, we need to avoid the false dichotomy of taxes vs. spending. Let's accept that our taxes are about right and that we do indeed need to invest in beneficial public services at the current level. Our focus should be on how Minnesota can be more productive in all of its sectors — not only public, but nonprofit and private as well. Productivity is what built our great state, and it is what will keep Minnesota a great state.
Jay Kiedrowski is a senior fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.