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Developer - Volkswagen Group
Website - discover-SEDRIC.com
Sedric on Wikipedia
Developer - Volkswagen Group
Website - discover-SEDRIC.com
Sedric on Wikipedia
Meet Sedric: The first concept car of the Volkswagen Group
Published on Mar 6, 2017
Individual mobility redefined: Autonomous driving at the touch of a button
• Autonomous driving at the touch of a button
• Sedric – the first Concept Car of the Volkswagen Group and cross-brand ideas platform
• Innovative mobility concept for sustainable and safe mobility
• Autonomous vehicles as a key element of the future strategy for the Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen SEDRIC autonomous concept
Published on Mar 6, 2017
With Sedric – the Group's first self-driving car – the Volkswagen Group is giving a concrete foretaste of Level 5 automated driving (the highest stage of automation) in Geneva. It only takes a single touch of the OneButton for the car to drive up to collect its passenger – all-electric, 100% connected and fully autonomous. Sedric independently performs all driving tasks; it is smart – and has no steering wheel, pedals or cockpit.
Self-driving car that can do your errands
Published on Mar 8, 2017
Meet Sedric, Volkswagen's plan for the future of autonomous ride-sharing. With the press of "The Button" on a remote, your driverless car can both pick you up and take you to any location, or take your kids to school and pick up preordered groceries for you.
Volkswagen Group provides an insight into the SEDRIC model family
Published on Sep 11, 2017
-Latest evolution stage of the SEDRIC concept is presented at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2017
-SEDRIC permits, simple, convenient, sustainable and safe mobility for everybody at the touch at a button – the individual is the central focus
-Cross-brand ideas platform for future issues relating to autonomous driving, electrification and digital networking is undergoing consistent advanced development
Sedric - DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum
Published on Feb 12, 2018
SEDRIC is the first concept car from the Volkswagen Group, the prototype of an autonomous vehicle. After being exhibited at international auto shows, it is now on public view until February 28 at the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in the center of Berlin. A visit to the future.
From AI to SEDRIC: This is CEBIT 2018
Published on Jul 3, 2018
Autonomous cars, artificial intelligence and humanoid robots - all signs point to the future at CEBIT in Hanover. A tour of the world's largest trade fair for information technology.
Merkel and China's Premier drive SEDRIC
Published on Jul 10, 2018
Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attended a demonstration on autonomous driving in Berlin. The Chancellor and her state guest also undertook a test drive in the Volkswagen concept car SEDRIC together with Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess.


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Ryan Moore , who lives in Las Vegas, won the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Sunday at TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada with a last round of -5 under par 66, and a tournament total -24 under par. This is Ryan's second PGA Tour title, he finally shook of the challenge from Brendon de Jonge by grabbing a birdie on the par 5 16th hole, to take the outright lead and then finished with two pars for a -5 under par 66 and a one-stroke victory over Brendon. Ryan said the challenge from Brendon was tough;
" The last couple of days were tough, I was shot for shot with Brendon, and he was playing some great golf. I was able to make a birdie down the stretch when it mattered to hold him off at the end. He was playing great and he was hitting the ball really well, and he was making putts, I tried not to get too wrapped up into what he was doing really for the last two days. I just tried to keep my head and just keep hitting my golf shots, and playing the golf course how I wanted to play it and just give myself opportunities."
Brendon de Jonge, from Zimbabwe had to settle for second place alone, he unfortunately managed to miss the fairway on the 560-yard par 5 16th hole. He eventually finished with a last round of -4 under par a 67 and a total of -23 under par. Brendon rued the missed fairway on 16, he said;
" Today, playing a little bit down breeze, all you've got to do is get one in the fairway, it's almost a mid-iron in there, so that was definitely a turning point, you know, the bad tee shot there. I played nicely all week, hats off to Ryan. He played great, especially down the stretch. He made a couple tough shots in there on 17 and 18, and he pulled them off when he needed to."
Jonas Blixt finished in third place alone, he had a disappointing last round of -1 under par 70, with a total score of -20 under par for the tournament.
An Acrimonious Aside
Justin Timberlake has been dropped as the Host of this tournament, it is suggested he was not visible enough for the Shriners people. Did not get involved enough with the day-to-day running and promotion of the Children's Hospitals or the kids themselves Although Shriners grudgingly announced that Justin did;
"Fulfill his obligations to the tournament and helped raise several million dollars. He wasn't able to generate greater interest in the tournament, and his star power wasn't enough to lure bigger-name players to the event on a consistent basis".
The tournament chairman, Raoul Frevel, was very specific about why they were not interested in continuing;
"Justin's a wonderful person. But we tried everything we could to get him more involved with our kids and the hospitals. But it seemed that when the TV cameras weren't on, he disappeared."
Last week Justin was unresponsive with the local media at the Ryder Cup, and this week a Charity is suggesting that his volunteer participation was found wanting.
Not sure what the real deal is here, but Justin has been the host of the Shriners Hospitals for Kids for four years, it will be interesting to see who Shriners pick next as the Host, who will bring the "bigger name players" to the tournament.

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I crocheted this doll's hair for a change, now that I am getting better at crochet. It was an experiment, and I like it.
I plucked at the mohair with my fingers to fluff it out. I like the way it catches the light, looking downy.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
8 comments:
Sono davvero belli, complimenti. pace Glori
- October 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM
- Elizabeth said...
Just beautiful! What a lucky one to receive such a wonderful doll.
Blessings, Elizabeth
- October 16, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- Sharon Lovejoy said...
I love her!
Thank you dear creative friend,
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
- October 16, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- marcia @Child in Harmony said...
She is very precious.
Are you making more dolls?
happy day!
- October 16, 2010 at 2:03 PM
- softearthart said...
Oh, my, just loving that hair, cheers Marie
- October 16, 2010 at 3:43 PM
- Linda said...
Beautiful Beth!
- October 16, 2010 at 3:58 PM
- Sylvie Créative said...
Great effect Beth!
- October 17, 2010 at 3:33 PM
- earthboysblog said...
it's gorgeous..I've just started crocheting and love it.
- October 22, 2010 at 10:27 PM
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When trucker Joe Mansheim spent $700 on a duck hunting dog which refused to hunt ducks, his boss joked that he should have just spent the money on a duck instead. And so he did.
What began as a joke has blossomed into a friendship between Mansheim and Frank, a duck who travels along on all of Mansheim's truck rides, perched happily in the front seat. "I'm a duck hunter but I don't consider Frank a duck. I just consider him a friend," says Mansheim, who seems absolutely in love with his little buddy. "Stupid as it sounds maybe if more people had a duck in their lives we wouldn't be all so mad at each other."
Duck In A Truck [Kare11]


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My second most-recent post at Feministe (The Masquerade: I call myself a feminist, therefore I am a feminist) generated some interesting discussion. One comment by Hugo explained some guidelines for men's participation in feminist spaces, called "Step Up and Step Back."
This is exactly what I want all men who are interested in feminist work to understand, and I think it's an important read.
Hugo elaborates on his ideas here.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
"Step Up and Step Back" - Hugo Schwyzer discusses men's role in feminism
Posted by Amelia at 3:10 PM
Labels: Amelia, Feministe, Male Feminist
2 comments:
- Victoria said...
Is it wrong that I fell in love with Hugo via blog comment?
- August 23, 2010 at 3:08 PM
- Amelia said...
The same thing happened to me! I was so taken by his words because they rang so true to what I desperately wish "Mike" could have understood, and the fact that they were being spoken by a man reaffirmed my ideas about the necessity of having men doing anti-sexism work, even if some guys are just no good. I was even more excited when he wrote the post elaborating on his comment.
Sigh. :)
- August 23, 2010 at 3:18 PM
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4). Even in cases of unequal speed, but equal initiative, when men rely only on draw speed, unless one screws up the draw, the situation we described ends up with both men shot. The hits may be separated by 1/4 or 1/2 second, but excluding a head shot, I do not believe a pistol shot will be likely to stop the other man from pressing a trigger.
5). All gunfights are 50% shooting and 50% not being shot. I think most sane men would agree that the "not getting shot" is more important that the shooting part. Moving sharply off the line of attack drastically increases your safety from the adversary's gunfire. Staying put in a perfect Weaver or Isosceles, increases the odds of taking a hit unless you are ambushing the other man with total surprise or are behind cover (again preemptive).
Why do you think most schools avoid any force on force at all, and those who do use it reserve it for "hunt the burglar" type scenarios that will support their particular "system"?
6). Some directions of movement tend to increase the angle away from the gun man's muzzle better than others. This means it takes more time for him to get his muzzle back on you. It also means it gives you more time on the trigger. With sufficient hits, he may not ever be able to catch you. I say "may" because there are no guarantees in a fight.


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Smartphone sales are booming and this year alone nearly 920 million smartphones will be shipped, according to research firm IDC. In all, 1.5 billion smartphones will be shipped by 2017 and they will make up two-thirds of the worldwide mobile phone market.
Smartphones have become such a daily part of our lives that we use them for everything from email to instant messaging, online banking to mobile payments, watching videos to gaming.
But some companies have been building new features and software to take the smartphone revolution to a whole new level. The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month was a chance for tech companies to show off some unusual uses. Here's our list of the 10 coolest ones.
By: Matt Clinch
Posted: March 13 2013


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Stamp It! DIY Stamp Making for Teens
In this workshop, participants will learn how to carve a stamp out of their own design, as well as use simple easy stamp print methods that are great for cards, art prints, and personalizing everything! Beginner-advanced learners are welcome and all workshop materials will be provided.
Artists from the Oakland-based Rock Paper Scissors Collective will be facilitating this workshop. Check out http://rpscollective.org/ to find out more about them!


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IO Interactive has confirmed a partnership with DC Comics to produce a comic book series based on Kane & Lynch.
The comic's brutal storyline will explore some of Kane & Lynch's criminal past and will be produced by DC's WildStorm imprint. The first issue is scheduled to launch in August.
"We could not be happier about this partnership and expansion into comics. Who better to work with than DC Comics?" said Niels Jørgensen, general manager of IO Interactive. "We hope the comic book world is ready for the violent mayhem of Kane & Lynch."
The Kane & Lynch comic book series is penned by Ian Edginton, best known for his work on properties such as Aliens, Predator and Terminator through to Planet of the Apes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who and Torchwood.
Chris Mitten (Wasteland) is the artist for the comic, and New York Times best selling artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night and Fell) is the cover artist.
The comic's August release will support the release of the second title in the video game series, due August 27, 2010.


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Participating Organization(s)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Funding Opportunity Title
Collaborative Research on the Transition From Acute to Chronic Pain: New Models and Measures in Clinical and Preclinical Pain Research (R01)
Activity Code
R01 Research Project Grant
Announcement Type
Reissue of RFA-DE-11-001
Related Notices
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number
Companion FOA
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s)
FOA Purpose
The overall goal of this FOA is to stimulate preclinical and clinical research that will accelerate our understanding of the biological and behavioral determinants driving the transition from acute pain to chronic pain disorders. An understanding of the mechanisms and risk factors that determine who will transition to a chronic pain state is necessary in order to intervene in this transition and to design new, effective treatments to resolve acute pain before it becomes chronic. The objectives of this FOA are to: 1) assemble research teams with expertise in basic and clinical pain research and related expertise outside the pain field that will provide novel, collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to answer crucial questions about the transition from acute to chronic pain; 2) discover biological and behavioral mechanisms that drive the transition from an acute pain state to a chronic dysfunctional pain condition; 3) develop new clinical and preclinical models and measures of pain that will be essential to identify and characterize these mechanisms. Studies that involve considerable risk but with the potential for breakthroughs in the field are strongly encouraged.
Posted Date
June 28, 2011
Open Date (Earliest Submission Date)
September 27, 2011
Letter of Intent Due Date
September 27, 2011
Application Due Date(s)
(New Date October 28, 2011 per NOT-OD-12-008), Original Date October 27, 2011, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.
AIDS Application Due Date(s)
Not Applicable
Scientific Merit Review
February/March 2012
Advisory Council Review
May 2012
Earliest Start Date(s)
July 2012
Expiration Date
(New Date October 29, 2011 per NOT-OD-12-008), Original Date October 28, 2011
Due Dates for E.O. 12372
Not Applicable
Required Application Instructions
It is critical that applicants follow the instructions in the SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide except where instructed to do otherwise (in this FOA or in a Notice from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts). Conformance to all requirements (both in the Application Guide and the FOA) is required and strictly enforced. Applicants must read and follow all application instructions in the Application Guide as well as any program-specific instructions noted in Section IV. When the program-specific instructions deviate from those in the Application Guide, follow the program-specific instructions. Applications that do not comply with these instructions may be delayed or not accepted for review.
Part 1. Overview Information
Part 2. Full Text of the Announcement
Section I. Funding Opportunity Description
Section II. Award Information
Section III. Eligibility Information
Section IV. Application and Submission Information
Section V. Application Review Information
Section VI. Award Administration Information
Section VII. Agency Contacts
Section VIII. Other Information
The overall goal of this FOA is to expand opportunities in pain research that examine the transition from acute to chronic pain. This initiative seeks applications in basic, behavioral, and clinical research that will study the transition from acute to chronic pain states in temporomandibular disorders and other orofacial, craniofacial, and relevant, comorbid painful disorders. Collaborative, multidisciplinary applications from research teams with expertise in chronic pain conditions and relevant expertise outside the pain field are encouraged; use of the multi-principal investigator/project director model is especially relevant to this initiative. Studies that involve considerable risk but with the potential for breakthroughs in the field are strongly encouraged.
Pain conditions are a major health problem in the US and their economic burden approaches $100 billion per year in lost productivity and medical expenses. These conditions lead to medical morbidity and a reduced quality of life for millions of Americans. The NIDCR is committed to supporting research in temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJDs) and other chronic orofacial pain conditions. It is estimated that TMJDs affect approximately 10 million individuals, the majority of them women during their childbearing age. It is currently unclear how many individuals experiencing acute pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) will develop a chronic, persistent pain condition. For the most part, acute TMJ pain resolves with no or minimal treatment. But for those who develop chronic TMJD, the effects can be debilitating. Some pain symptoms can be alleviated by analgesics but there are no effective treatments to completely resolve chronic TMJD or other chronic pain conditions. Some drugs that are used have unwanted side effects that limit their prolonged use or have a low response rate or reduced efficacy. Most current pharmaceutical and behavioral therapies for chronic pain conditions focus on the symptoms, but do not target the underlying mechanisms. Also, these therapies were developed and tested based on our understanding of acute pain mechanisms. None are targeted to prevent the transition to a chronic pain state.
The etiology and pathology of chronic TMJDs and other chronic pain conditions is incompletely understood. A largely unaddressed challenge is the lack of knowledge in identifying who will transition to a chronic pain state and how to treat patients to prevent this transition. There is a need to understand, mechanistically, how pain changes from an acute, high threshold response to a chronic, spontaneous, low threshold, dysfunctional painful condition. It is unknown how acute pain progresses to chronic pain at any level, from the molecular to behavioral.
Current preclinical and clinical models of pain do not replicate all aspects of human chronic pain states. Current measures of pain in both animals and humans usually rely on evoked responses and do not reflect the spontaneous and recurrent pain in chronic conditions. Most basic, preclinical research has focused on mechanisms, molecules, and circuitry involved in acute pain. This knowledge has then been applied to and validated in human studies. While this translational approach is important, little reverse translation has occurred in the pain field, where mechanistic and observational studies in humans are designed to inform animal research in order to validate and examine in more detail the mechanisms underlying pain. Knowledge gained through a combination of human and animal model studies will improve the development of therapeutic approaches for chronic pain conditions.
The unmet need in the pain field is the effective prevention and treatment of chronic pain conditions. In order to begin to meet this need, an emphasis on research at the transition from acute to chronic pain is needed to understand how neurophysiological changes during this period of time lead to chronic pain. In addition, new clinical and preclinical models of pain conditions and new measures of pain designed to better reflect chronic human pain are needed. These measures call for objective, non-invasive, functional approaches and might include brain imaging and behavioral assessments. By changing the research focus and providing new tools to study pain, researchers and clinicians will be able to predict who is at risk of developing chronic pain conditions and to develop novel therapies to prevent the transition to chronicity.
NIDCR and NIH supported basic and clinical pain research is, in large part, addressing the mechanisms of acute nociceptive responses after inflammatory insult or nerve damage has developed into a chronic pain condition, but has not been centered on how the transition to chronicity occurs. In many respects, biological and behavioral changes established at the transition leading to persistent pain represent a disease state of the nervous system and provide our best opportunities to prevent the induction of chronic pain. The overriding concern is that current research is not focused on understanding how chronic pain conditions emerge from an acute painful event or a pain-free state.
This FOA addresses the mission of the NIDCR to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health by performing and supporting basic and clinical research. This Initiative aligns with the NIDCR Strategic Plan 2009-2013 NIDCR Strategic Plan 2009-2013, Goal I, Bring the best science to bear on problems in oral, dental and craniofacial health and Goal III, Identify innovative clinical research avenues to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health. This Initiative also aligns with the NIH Director's research themes of utilizing comprehensive, high throughput technologies to enhance progress in human disease and translating basic science into new and better treatments in order to more rapidly improve diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in medical practice.
The objectives of this FOA are to: 1) assemble research teams with expertise in pain research and related expertise outside the pain field that will provide collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to answer crucial questions about the transition from acute to chronic pain; 2) discover biological and behavioral mechanisms that drive the transition from an acute, protective pain state to a chronic dysfunctional pain condition; 3) develop new clinical and preclinical models and measures of pain that will be essential to identify and characterize these mechanisms.
To be responsive to this FOA, applications must specifically address mechanisms of transition from acute to chronic pain. These studies can range from underlying molecular mechanisms, cellular and circuit-level analyses, clinical studies, animal and human behavioral research, to epidemiological approaches
The types of research being sought cover the spectrum of biomedicine from basic biological approaches to human behavioral studies to patient-oriented and population research. Comprehensive approaches utilizing new technologies are encouraged. Reverse translational approaches where initial human studies are designed to inform and drive basic mechanistic studies or are designed specifically to develop preclinical validation of mechanisms or therapeutic targets are also being sought.
Funding Instrument
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The OER Glossary and the SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide provide details on these application types.
Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards
NIDCR intends to commit $3 million in total costs in FY 2012 to support 6-8 projects.
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Application budgets are not limited, but need to reflect actual needs of the proposed project.
Award Project Period
The total project period for an application submitted in response to this FOA may not exceed five years.
NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made in response to this FOA.
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Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.
Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Applicant organizations must complete the following registrations
as described in the SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide to be eligible to apply
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following registrations.
All Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PD/PIs) must
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or ensure their existing eRA Commons account is affiliated with the eRA Commons
account of the applicant organization.
All registrations must be completed by the application due date. Applicant organizations are strongly encouraged to start the registration process at least four (4) weeks prior to the application due date.
Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources
necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Program Director/Principal
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This FOA does not require cost sharing as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct.
NIH will not accept any application in response to this FOA that is essentially the same as one currently pending initial peer review unless the applicant withdraws the pending application. NIH will not accept any application that is essentially the same as one already reviewed.
Program Directors/Principal Investigators who submitted applications under RFA-DE-11-001 but were not funded may prepare a New application in response to this FOA.
Applicants must download the SF424 (R&R) application package associated with this funding opportunity using the "Apply for Grant Electronically" button in this FOA or following the directions provided at Grants.gov.
It is critical that applicants follow the instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide, except where instructed in this funding opportunity announcement to do otherwise. Conformance to the requirements in the Application Guide is required and strictly enforced. Applications that are out of compliance with these instructions may be delayed or not accepted for review.
For information on Application Submission and Receipt, visit Frequently Asked Questions – Application Guide, Electronic Submission of Grant Applications.
Although a letter of intent is not required, is not binding, and does not enter into the review of a subsequent application, the information that it contains allows IC staff to estimate the potential review workload and plan the review.
By the date listed in Part 1. Overview Information, prospective applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent that includes the following information:
The letter of intent should be sent to:
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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Bethesda, MD 20892-4878 (20817 for express deliveries)
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The forms package associated with this FOA includes all applicable components, mandatory and optional. Please note that some components marked optional in the application package are required for submission of applications for this FOA. Follow all instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide to ensure you complete all appropriate "optional" components.
All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed, with the following additional instructions:
Resource Sharing Plan
Individuals are required to comply with the instructions for the Resource Sharing Plans (Data Sharing Plan, Sharing Model Organisms, and Genome Wide Association Studies; GWAS) as provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Do not use the appendix to circumvent page limits. Follow all instructions for the Appendix as described in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Foreign (non-US) institutions must follow policies described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, and procedures for foreign institutions described throughout the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Part I. Overview Information contains information about Key Dates. Applicants are encouraged to submit in advance of the deadline to ensure they have time to make any application corrections that might be necessary for successful submission.
Organizations must submit applications via Grants.gov, the online portal to find and apply for grants across all Federal agencies. Applicants must then complete the submission process by tracking the status of the application in the eRA Commons, NIH's electronic system for grants administration.
Applicants are responsible for viewing their application in the eRA Commons to ensure accurate and successful submission.
Information on the submission process and a definition of on-time submission are provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
This initiative is not subject to intergovernmental review.
All NIH awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles, and other considerations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Pre-award costs are allowable only as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Applications must be submitted electronically following the instructions described in the SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must complete all required registrations before the application due date. Section III. Eligibility Information contains information about registration.
For assistance with your electronic application or for more information on the electronic submission process, visit Applying Electronically.
All PD/PIs must include their eRA Commons ID in the Credential field of the Senior/Key Person Profile Component of the SF 424(R&R) Application Package. Failure to register in the Commons and to include a valid PD/PI Commons ID in the credential field will prevent the successful submission of an electronic application to NIH.
The applicant organization must ensure that the DUNS number it provides on the application is the same number used in the organization's profile in the eRA Commons and for the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Additional information may be found in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
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Upon receipt, applications will be evaluated for completeness by the Center for Scientific Review and responsiveness by NIDCR, NIH. Applications that are incomplete and/or nonresponsive will not be reviewed.
Applicants are required to follow the instructions for post-submission materials, as described in NOT-OD-10-115.
Only the review criteria described below will be considered in the review process. As part of the NIH mission, all applications submitted to the NIH in support of biomedical and behavioral research are evaluated for scientific and technical merit through the NIH peer review system.
Reviewers will provide an overall impact/priority score to reflect their assessment of the likelihood for the project to exert a sustained, powerful influence on the research field(s) involved, in consideration of the following review criteria and additional review criteria (as applicable for the project proposed).
Reviewers will consider each of the review criteria below in the determination of scientific merit, and give a separate score for each. An application does not need to be strong in all categories to be judged likely to have major scientific impact. For example, a project that by its nature is not innovative may be essential to advance a field.
Does the project address an important problem or a critical barrier to progress in the field? If the aims of the project are achieved, how will scientific knowledge, technical capability, and/or clinical practice be improved? How will successful completion of the aims change the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that drive this field?
Are the PD/PIs, collaborators, and other researchers well suited to the project? If Early Stage Investigators or New Investigators, or in the early stages of independent careers, do they have appropriate experience and training? If established, have they demonstrated an ongoing record of accomplishments that have advanced their field(s)? If the project is collaborative or multi-PD/PI, do the investigators have complementary and integrated expertise; are their leadership approach, governance and organizational structure appropriate for the project?
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As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will evaluate the following additional items while determining scientific and technical merit, and in providing an overall impact/priority score, but will not give separate scores for these items.
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text: It appears that the Space Shuttle Enterprise was damaged during the Superstorm. The shuttle, which is NASA's original prototype orbiter, was on display inside an inflatable covering aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. CollectSpace reports: "Photos show the 180-foot-long (55 meters) by 60-foot-high (18 meters) pavilion's fabric exterior now lies draped over Enterprise, though much of the shuttle's nose section and part of its payload bay is uncovered. The orbiter's vertical stabilizer, or tail, is protruding out the top, where it looks like part of the spacecraft may have been torn away." Photo: Heath Hurwitz.


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KIEV (Reuters) - More than 40 people were killed in Odessa on Friday, most caught in a building set on fire after pro-Russian activists and supporters of Ukrainian unity fought running battles across the southern port city.
In the worst violence in the Black Sea port since President Viktor Yanukovich was ousted in February, police said 38 people had choked to death on smoke or were killed when jumping out of windows after the trade union building was set on fire.
The opposing sides in a battle that is being repeated in other parts of Ukraine, especially in its east, have clashed before in Odessa, but the violence has never before resulted in deaths. Some residents say they fear some may now seek retribution.
Earlier, the police said at least four men had been killed in fighting after a march by the pro-Kiev demonstrators was ambushed. Petrol bombs, paving stones and explosive devices were thrown during the clashes, they said.
Waving the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag, wearing helmets and holding batons, thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets to march in support of the European path taken by Kiev. Some were supporters of the local football team, Chornomorets.
In an attack tinged with football rivalry, pro-Russian activists, many wearing the colors of team Metalist from the eastern Kharkiv region, waded into the crowd.
Police soon lost control. They said the trade union building was later set alight.
Dmytro Spivak, a local parliamentarian, told Ukrainian television that at least six young supporters of the authorities in Kiev had been killed in the fighting.
"It is abundantly clear that the pro-Russian side was very well armed, well organized and that this action was planned long ago," he said, adding the police did little to stop the clashes.
"I will say one thing to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin; forget about Odessa."
Ukraine's new pro-Western leaders have accused Moscow of supporting pro-Russian groups to try to destabilize a country desperately trying to recover from months of upheaval that led to the toppling of Yanukovich.
The Kremlin denies playing any role in the uprisings in the east and south of Ukraine, saying Russian-speakers there are simply protecting their rights against possible assault by Kiev's pro-Western leaders.
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Can Porny look like GOOPy?
Porny's getting married this year. So she's trying to lean out, get into her dress. Her last trainer was Harley Pasternak. But Harley's connected to John Mayer. And besides, Porny wants to look like GOOP.
Gwyneth's body is aspirational?
That's actually a business plan.
Gwyneth and Tracy Anderson, as you know, are in the gym business together. In other words, G's tight body is trying to sell you something. Their latest client is Jessica Simpson. Jessica has been training with Tracy a few weeks now according to Us Weekly. Anderson confirmed to the magazine that she is indeed working with Porny four times a week for 75 minutes a time.
See? As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Anderson is building a very, very long celebrity list which more than makes up for Madonna's business.
Anderson's philosophy is that everyone, no matter what you look like now, can look like Gwyneth after. Not as tall, obviously, but that we can all achieve those sinewy lines, a dancer's physique. For real. She claims her workout, her specific exercises, stimulate accessory muscles, and that in toning these accessory muscles, it pulls in the larger ones, reducing bulk. She's also really against women lifting more than 3 lbs on either side, saying that promotes a buffness that contradicts her long and lean programme.
My trainer Hayley thinks she's full of sh-t. She believes it's irresponsible to make people believe they can take on forms their bodies weren't meant to.
The question here is – can Porny take on GOOPy's form?
Here's Jessica with her KFed earlier this week after lunch in Brentwood. And file photos of Gwyneth from last year wearing shorts, showing off those legs.
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The compact car is enormously popular today for its reliability, excellent fuel economy and suitability for modern city driving. As a rule, compact cars are larger than minis or subcompacts, but smaller than most midsize vehicles. While there are a limited number of compact or subcompact model cars manufactured by American automakers, cars of this size are nonetheless very prevalent throughout North America and Europe, where they are known as C-segment vehicles.
About Compact Cars
While American car companies prior to World War II had manufactured smaller vehicles, the modern compact car's roots can be traced back to the introduction of the convertible Nash Rambler in 1950. Built on a 100-inch wheelbase, the Rambler was one of the first widely produced vehicles that met the industry standard definition of a compact car, by having a wheelbase of less than 110 inches.
Other U.S. automakers were quick to attempt to cash in on the success of the Rambler. However, their efforts were for the most part met with public indifference. Models such as the Kaiser-Frazer Henry J, Willys Aero, and Hudson Jet failed to capture the public's attention. Subsequent models like the Studebaker Lark, Chevrolet Corvair, and Plymouth Valiant were more successful at cutting into the Rambler's market share, and by the 1960s the compact car market in the U.S. was fairly open.
Still, compacts didn't really take off in the U.S. until the mid-1970s. In 1977, an industry-wide trend towards vehicle downsizing began. Thus, cars such as the AMC Concord and the Ford Fairmont, which had previously been branded as compact, became rebranded as midsize, and other cars that had been regarded as sub-compacts, such as the Ford Pinto and the Chevrolet Vega, became reclassified as compact cars.
The 1980s saw a huge increase in the popularity and production of compact cars. This was, in many ways, due to the gasoline crisis and shortages during the 1970s.
The car buying public witnessed the introduction of American-made compact car models such as the Ford Escort, Ford Tempo, and Chevy Cavalier. At the same time Japanese imports such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Acura Integra became some of the most popular and widely driven cars on the road. By the end of the 1980s, even luxury carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz and Volvo had entered the compact market with the Mercedes-Benz 300 and the Volvo DL, respectively. Today, compacts remain some of the most widely driven vehicles on the road with the Honda Civic, Honda Fit and Hyundai Elantra being among the most common.
Compact Car Variations
Originally envisioned as smaller, sedan-like family cars, compacts have diversified over the decades. Today, there are compact variations available for vehicles of many different body types. Drivers may choose from compact wagons, compact sedans, compact convertibles, and even compact sport utility vehicles (SUVs) .
Subcompact cars are even smaller than compacts. Classified as B-segment vehicles in Europe, where they are extremely popular, such cars are also sometimes known as super minis.
Sport compact cars are another variation on the compact theme. These cars are more performance focused than the typical economy compact car. They usually have front-wheel drive and are powered by a four-cylinder engine.
Popular Compact Car Brands
Today, many drivers are drawn toward compacts because of their reliability and superior fuel economy. Among the more popular brands of economical compacts are the Nissan Sentra, Nissan Altima, and Kia Forte Five-Door. There are also a number of popular sporty subcompacts currently on the market; examples include the Fiat 500, Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic and Mazda Miata. Some smaller sized SUVs, like the Ford Escape, have also been described as compacts.
Who Drives Compact Cars?
The reliability and excellent fuel economy of compact cars makes them ideal for drivers of all types. However, teenagers and college students may especially appreciate the minimum investment it takes to buy a compact car and keep it gassed up and running. The low cost of operating a compact car also makes them very popular with retired people and families on a tight budget.
Some compact car models are also stylish and sporty. Compacts such as the Fiat 500, Mini Cooper, and Volkswagen Beetle are extremely popular for their retro European styling, comfort and reliability.
Sport compact vehicles such as the Honda Civic Si and Scion tC are ideal cars for young drivers. These models provide all the reliability and fuel economy of a typical compact with added engine power and handling capabilities.
The bottom line is that compact cars are stylish, reliable, and ideal for any driver who wants to save some money at the pump each week.


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Nandorin was the language of the Nandor, those Telerin Elves who broke from the Great Journey east of the Misty Mountains. As Sindarin became the dominant Elvish tongue of Middle-earth, Nandorin became little-spoken, and by the Third Age, was represented mainly in old place-names and Silvan dialects developed under its influence.
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The most extensive posthumously published writing (so far) by Tolkien where he discusses the Nandorin tongue is found in the essay Tengwesta Qenderinwa (manuscript TQ 2, ca. 1951-52). Here, we learn that Nandorin was also called Danian (from the leader Dân). As a branch of the Nandor (the Green-elves) turned westward, settling in Ossiriand, Nandorin was divided into West-Danian (also called Ossiriandrin or Ossiriandish,[note 1] and Laiquenderin) and East-Danian.[1]
In The Lhammas (ca. 1937-38), Tolkien used different names for these tongues. East Danian is called Leikvian, and the tongue of those who settled in Ossiriand is called Ossiriandic or Ossiriandeb.[2]
[edit] See also
- ↑ Tolkien also uses the form Ossiriandish in a manuscript associated with "Words, Phrases and Passages in The Lord of the Rings" (Parma Eldalamberon 17, p. 153)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Tengwesta Qenderinwa and Pre-Fëanorian Alphabets Part 2", in Parma Eldalamberon XVIII (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, and Patrick H. Wynne), p. 78
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Two: Valinor and Middle-earth before The Lord of the Rings, V. The Lhammas"


text: Daniel Sickles (1819-1914) was a New York politician and controversial Union general during the American Civil War (1861-65). Prior to the war, Sickles had been tried, and acquitted, of killing his wife's lover, becoming the first person to successfully use temporary insanity as legal defense. A political apointee, and not a military general, Sickles' combat career ended after his disatrous performance at the Battle of Gettysburg, during which he disobeyed the orders of his commanding officer, Union Maj. George Meade. Sickles insubordination rled to the near destruction of his corps and a severe wound that required the amputation of his right leg. After the war, Sickles served as a U.S. diplomat, congressman and federal official overseeing Reconstruction.


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Wild To Host Edmonton Thursday Night
The Wild are back on the ice Thursday night when they host Edmonton at Xcel Energy Center. The game is the second of a three game homestand for the Wild, which opened with a 3-0 loss to Ottawa Tuesday night.
The Wild are 25-19-5 on the season and in eighth place in the West, four points ahead of the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Oilers are in the basement of the Western Conference at 15-29-5 on the season. Edmonton acquired former SCSU standout Matt Hendricks from Nashville for goaltender Devan Dubnyk on Wednesday.
Tonight's game gets underway at 7:00 and can be heard locally on WJON.


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Mvautrot necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 356 diseños de 93 diseñadores freelance.
Lotus Studios
Hey everybody. A lot of great ideas so far but we'd like to see some more abstract versions of the lotus graphic element that may suggest the company's focus: converting 2D content into 3D.
Lotus Studios = worldwide leader in converting 2D film and video content into stereoscopic 3D (S3D). We are truly international, with corporate offices located in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles and our primary production studio located in Chennai, India. We serve all mediums: cinema, broadcast and mobile devices. We specialize in high quality, high depth conversions, drawing on experience gained from over 20 years of stereoscopic research in creating physiologically correct S3D – S3D that can be viewed for hours and hours with no discomfort. The company is joint venture between a successful India based VFX, compositor and animation studio and a US based S3D content production and S3D technology development company.
The US partner provided the first ever S3D event in Grand Central Station when it featured a series of 2D – 3D converted commercials for VISA's Winter Olympic campaign. It received national coverage for this work.
Company culture is one of top tier artists and technicians created amazing quality conversions in a trustworthy, meet-the-deadline-no-matter-what way – we love the craft of what we are doing
Personality is of seasoned experts in a demanding art and technology based industry who are great at both the creative AND the business side of what we do.
business to business only - major content owners needing 2D-S3D conversion work - - major broadcasters around the world- both cable channel and primary channels (Ex Viacom, Turner, Discovery, BskyB, ESPN) - record labels (music video conversions) - Hollywood/Bollywood studios - independent film makers – etc
Design will be used primarily on website, biz cards and brochures
Target demographic – Entertainment Corp.'s VP's - mostly male - Early 30's-to early 50's, educated, "hip & cool" but with strong business sense and lots of pressure to pick someone dependable who can do the job right, on time and on budget
Logo feel – international, rock solid, experts, industry leader, warm, friendly, high tech, dependable, hip and cool
Not too feminine – not too masculine
Should have some international or India feel to it but not overwhelmingly so
Please do not use clip art or stock images or cartoons
Do want to have logo element and the words "Lotus Studios"
The files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB
also need .eps files
The lotus flower is an obvious choice and would like to see some examples but very open to stylized versions or just having it as a wash in the background or perhaps a techno version of it – not trying to limit this in anyway – please surprise me
Open to just about any color palette
The type face should be easily read - please do not use calligraphy or cursive style fonts
No lens flares or other gimmicky Photoshop filters and effects
Needs to NOT look like we are trying too hard to impress
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It's a design dilemma that has challenged homeowners since the advent of indoor plumbing.
How does one instil a sense of artistic individuality into kitchen and bathroom design? With a backsplash, of course.
Backsplashes can conjure up a touch of drama, add glamour with a little sparkling bling or set the stage for the main show - the countertops and cabinetry. Bruce Harvey, director of show home design and merchandising for Jayman Homes, says when it comes to backsplash design, there is only one sure thing: there are no set rules.
"It's all about the look and feel you want to achieve," Harvey advises. That said, here are some cool ideas to get you started.
What's Hot
Anything goes this year when it comes to backsplash design. Patterns, shapes, natural materials and digital ink-jet imagery are all trending. Also very current are unique tiles that incorporate plenty of texture by using organic, undulating shapes and rich materials. And always a showstopper, a feature wall or feature tile display is sure to turn heads.
Glam it Up
Glass and stainless steel tiles can elevate the glam factor, especially in a smaller space. Adding sheen and sparkle, glass has myriad applications. When featured in a monochromatic, linear colour scheme, it can create a clean, fresh and sleek look.
AviUrban's show home in the Sawyer is a great example.
"It's a timeless look that appeals to everyone," says Julie Punter, manager of show-home selections for AviUrban.
But shake it up a bit with crushed glass, mosaic glass tiles or a mix of glass finishes (shiny and sandblasted) and these polished grains of sand can transform a staid space into a funky, urban retreat. Steel and metal tiles, whether in a textured three-dimensional mosaic pattern or a sheet of smooth shine, create instant bling, lending themselves as building blocks for a stunning feature wall.
Pros: Adds instant design appeal.
Cons: Glass could potentially chip. As with anything that is on trend, you run the risk of it not standing the test of time.
Price: $30 and up per square foot.
Create a Feature
A focal feature, usually placed behind a cooktop, creates a sense of whimsy and adds oodles of artistic interest, especially in a larger home with grand scale.
"It rounds out the space and makes a very highend visual," says Suzette Toews, designer and principal at Interior Evolution Inc. She created a stunning focal point in a McKinley Masters design by using several sizes, textures and colours of glazed, hand-crafted tiles to create a frame and an inside visual, surrounded by a perimeter of countertopto-ceiling, handcrafted, soldier-stacked clay subway tile, which worked as the backdrop.
"It flows with the rest of the features of the home, from soaring 22-foot barrel ceilings to exquisite millwork details and trims," Toews says.
She suggests creating a more subtle monochromatic, tone-on-tone feature in a smaller home.
"It has to relate to the scale of the kitchen."
Pros: Creates continuity and cohesiveness.
Cons: Price. With handmade tiles, buyers should be aware of dye lots to ensure the colour is cohesive.
Price: $65 per square foot.
Add Some Texture
"A little texture adds interest and a touch of flair," says Shannon Lenstra, designer and owner of Kon-Strux.
She created an urban Canmore esthetic for a client using a full-height rock backsplash in the kitchen that flows to a feature wall in the dining room. The look was carried through to the master ensuite. The same rock creates a feature in the shower and arcs through to the backsplash above the sink.
Pros: Warmth and elegance.
Cons: Maintenance: Stone must be sealed twice a year.
Cost: Depends on the type of stone - costs start at $10 per square foot and move upwards, not including installation.
Pattern and Shape
From hexagons to octagons, shape is all the rage for 2014.
"Shapes are just all over the board, ranging from micro-mosaics right up to large-format tiles as big as five by 10 feet," says Jayman's Bruce Harvey.
Add to shape the concept of pattern (think honeycombs and Moroccanthemed inspirations) and the sky is the limit when it comes to design. By taking a classic shape, such as a rectangular subway tile, and stacking it in an off-set brick lay or a herringbone pattern, the look will be timeless.
Or to jazz up a space and add some funk, take a stainless steel hexagon mosaic and create a feature wall.
Pros: Versatility and excitement.
Cons: Trendy.
Cost: $20 and up per square foot.
Classic Elegance
Classic elegance never goes out of style. Julie Punter of AviUrban recommends keeping the colour more timeless with neutrals like whites, greys, creams and taupes, while incorporating some shape and texture to punch it up a bit.
"Natural materials like marble and limestone never date themselves," she says.
Pros: Timeless, appeals to everyone.
Cons: Price.
Cost: $50 per square foot.
Tips on Choice
Every designer has his or her own opinion on how to choose a backsplash. Some suggest picking the cabinetry first, then the backsplash, and finally the countertops; others say pick the cabinetry and countertops first and then the backsplash will literally pick itself. But the bottom line - no matter what the choice - backsplashes are relatively easy to change up. While not quite as inexpensive as a throw cushion, they are definitely doable. So have some fun and experiment.


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The sports sedan of crossover SUVs.
The Nissan Murano drives almost as well as a luxury sports sedan, but carries cargo like a Honda Pilot sport-utility. The Murano is a crossover vehicle, designed to haul cargo like a sport-utility, but ride and drive like a car. The Murano is different from most crossovers, however, in that it's biased toward the car part of the equation. It offers more of a car-like ambience and handles better on pavement than competitors like the Pilot and Toyota Highlander. One look is all it takes to know how different the Murano is.
The Murano is designed to seat four or five people in comfort. Nissan resisted the temptation to cram three rows of seats inside like the Highlander and Pilot do. Like a car, the Murano has just two rows. It's not a substitute for a minivan, nor does it look like one. Murano's wild styling promotes better aerodynamics in addition to high fashion, starting with a sleek front end and a roof that curves inward.
The futuristic look is backed by sporty performance. The Murano is powered by Nissan's beefy 245-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, the same engine found in the 350Z sports car. It comes with a continuously variable transmission, a high-tech automatic that's smooth and responsive. Murano's road-tuned suspension offers a smooth and sporty, carlike handling. All-wheel drive is available for better grip and stability in foul weather. The Murano shares much of its underpinnings with the Nissan Altima and Maxima sedans (but it is not related to the Infiniti FX).
The Nissan Murano is an excellent choice for someone who wants the smooth ride and responsive handling of a car with the cargo space of an SUV or wagon. And it works well for dogs.
The Murano was launched as a brand-new nameplate for 2003, and now comes pre-wired for a satellite radio receiver.
The Nissan Murano comes in SL ($28,200) and SE ($29,150) models. Both offer a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive ($1,600). All models are powered by the 3.5-liter V6 mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission that Nissan calls the Xtronic.
All Murano models come well equipped with features above the class standard; there is no bare-bones model. Both the SE and SL come with four-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS, brake assist and electronic brake distribution, and a big 21.7-gallon gas tank. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, 10-way adjustable power driver's seat, reclining rear seat backs, dual-zone automatic temperature control, a high-power AM/FM/CD audio system, power windows with auto up/down feature in front, and keyless remote entry.
The SE comes with a firmer suspension. High-intensity Xenon headlights, which have a manual leveling feature, are standard on the SE and optional on the SL.
Options come packaged in ascending groups. Both the SL and SE offer a Premium package ($1,500), which adds roof rails, adjustable pedals, a cargo cover and net, and a more powerful stereo with subwoofer and auto volume control. The Sunroof package ($2,500) adds an electric sunroof to the Premium equipment. The SL Leather package ($3,499) adds leather upholstery. The SL Touring package ($4,300) includes heated front seats with memory, heated mirrors, and the HID Xenon headlights. The SE Touring package ($4,000) includes leather and heated front seats with memory.
Vehicle Dynamic Control ($750) is an important option because it can help the driver maintain control and avoid skids. VDC includes a tire-pressure monitoring system. At the top of the list is a GPS navigation system ($2,000). A chrome wheel package is available for SL models ($1,200). The rear-seat DVD entertainment package comes with a 6.4-inch drop-down screen, remote control and two wireless headsets. Satellite radio, Sirius or XM, is a dealer installed option ($400).
Safety features surpass the class standard. Murano comes with a sophisticated ABS, dual-stage frontal air bags with seat belt sensors, front-seat side-impact airbags, full-cabin curtain style head-protection airbags and active front head restraints.
The Murano is named after the glass sculpted in the islands near Venice, known for both its high-tech production methods and its beauty. In the Nissan Murano, this duality is most obvious in the styling.
The Murano is designed to blend the look of a car and a truck. The top half of the body is sleek like a car, while the bottom half is bulky like a truck. Overall, the look is much sleeker than tall wagon-shaped SUVs, yet still rugged.
Contributing to Murano's muscular styling are the huge 18-inch wheels, which come standard. Sculpted, vertical-stack headlights define the front corners. The exotic rear hatchback is made of reinforced plastic because steel won't bend easily in such a complex shape. The windshield and front side windows are tinted green to deflect UV radiation; the rear side and rear windows are near black for privacy.
As its looks suggest, the Murano is an aerodynamic machine. Details in the design help it slip quietly through the air. Airflow-improving devices include an underbody engine cover, front and rear tire deflectors, a rear spoiler, and aerodynamic mirrors. Combined with the low frontal area and roof, these enhancements increase fuel efficiency and limit wind noise at high speeds.
To finish the high-fashion look, Nissan offers eight color combinations for the exterior two-tone scheme, with three interior hues to mix and match. The colors were chosen carefully to promote a luxury look.
Climbing into the Nissan Murano is easier than climbing into a Honda Pilot. Slide into the driver's seat and you'll notice that outward visibility is excellent in all directions. It's a mild surprise that the view rearward isn't compromised by the stylishly thick D-pillars, but the Murano is full of surprises. The seating position and steering wheel orientation make it feel more like a car than the typical SUV.
The front seats are comfortable and supportive, even for people six-feet, four inches tall. Petite drivers are also able to get comfortable, and power-adjustable pedals help ensure a good seating position, particularly for shorter women. The overall interior fit and finish are good, though Nissan interiors are generally not quite as good as Toyota and Honda interiors. Murano's instrument cluster is garnished with genuine brushed aluminum trim that gives it a younger, sportier look.
A prominent pod juts from the center of the Murano's dash, presenting both audio and climate controls. We aren't crazy about the pod's appearance, but it puts the switches close at hand. Murano's standard dual-zone, fully automatic climate control is a step above in this class, and features rear air-conditioning vents located on the B-pillars, good for passengers and dogs.
Buttons on the stereo are on the small side, but easy to use once you get the hang of them. The preset buttons, for example, can be programmed to select both AM and FM stations at the same time, without have to press the separate mode button first. Controls on the steering wheel allow easy volume adjustments. The navigation display has the latest three-dimensional birds-eye view. We sometimes find this easier to follow, and certainly more fun, than the typical flat map.
Useful features make the Murano a satisfying car for day-to-day use. A large center console separates the front seats, so no one is likely to feel like their sitting in a minivan. The center console features a two-tiered lockable storage box with enough room for a laptop computer or a purse, cell phone, sunglasses, coins, cups and bottles. The door pockets flip out for easy access, and there's a hidden storage tray and two bins under the cargo floor. There are also three power outlets: front-passenger footwell, center console and rear.
Because the Murano's body curves inward toward its occupants, the expectation might be that it feels cramped inside. It does not. Instead, the cabin feels airy. The Murano is a five-seater that's roughly the same size as seven-seat SUVs, such as the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. As a result, the Murano's back seat is like a limousine's. A six-foot, four-inch driver found he could cross his legs in the rear seat. The rear seatback rake adjusts easily by pulling a strap, which makes Murano's rear accommodations more comfortable than the second-row seat in many SUVs where passengers must sit uncomfortably upright.
The rear seats flop forward in one easy step, either by pulling on a strap from either of the side doors or by moving clever manual levers accessed from the rear hatch. Flopping both seatbacks down presents a big cargo area with a nice flat floor. And we mean big. The load floor measures about the same length as the seven-seat Honda Pilot's. Indeed, with maximum cargo capacity of 81.6 cubic feat, Murano dwarves nearly all of its five-seat competitors and some of the seven-seaters as well. Even with five passengers aboard, there's still a substantial 32.6 cubic feet of storage space. Moreover, the rear seats split 70/30 when they fold, so the Murano can carry one or two passengers in back with long items like skis laid flat across the other side.
On the down side, at 30.4 inches, the rear load height is a bit higher than the class average. And the Murano's bulky cargo cover seems to flap around and take up room. We'd be inclined to store it in the garage.
Driving Impression
We liked the Nissan Murano the first time we drove one, and the more we drive the different models the more we like them. Its smooth ride and powerful engine make for a truly enjoyable vehicle.
Nissan's robust 245-horsepower V6 feels mighty healthy in spite of the Murano's considerable heft at 4,000 pounds. The Murano feels as quick as a sports sedan. Indeed, it's quicker than BMW's X5 3.0, a benchmark for performance among SUVs.
The CVT automatic is responsive, and the Murano handles impressively. Hitting a big bump at the apex of a corner doesn't upset its handling. While its ground clearance exceeds the Volvo Cross Country's, the Murano rides and handles better than the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and other SUVs.
We have to judge the Murano's zoom by how quickly it passes road markers and pavement stripes, because inside the sensations suggest that the engine isn't revving very quickly. When you stomp the accelerator in the Murano, it feels like it stays in one gear all the way to terminal velocity. That feeling comes directly from the CVT, which is an automatic transmission without gears. Engineers call these transmissions 'stepless.' When you accelerate, instead of the conventional upshifting from lower to higher gears, the CVT has variable-diameter pulleys that act like variable gears without teeth, and changes ratios continuously. A complex steel belt is squeezed between the pulleys and transfers engine torque to the driveshafts. The CVT changes ratios more smoothly than a normal automatic transmission, and allows the engine to rev at a speed that's most efficient for acceleration. Moreover, this efficiency also improves fuel economy. Murano delivers an impressive 20/24 mpg city highway, according to EPA estimates.
The CVT in the Murano comes with just three ranges: D for normal driving, S for sportier acceleration and L for the highest ratio, or lowest 'gear' range. Shifting from D to S raises engine revs 2500 rpm at a given road speed. Dropping from S to L increases engine speed by another 1000 rpm. Rev the engine near its 6600 redline and the ratio automatically reduces, thereby lowering the engine revs as the Murano's speed increases. Engine braking is programmed into the electronics that control the CVT, so when you're coasting down a steep hill, accelerometers sense this condition and increase the effective gear ratio, which is akin to downshifting a conventional transmission. Fortunately, you don't need to understand any of this, or even be aware of it, to drive the Murano. The Murano's transmission works smoothly and silently. We are particularly impressed with the silence. From a start or for passing, acceleration is quicker than with a conventional automatic. And the CVT's operation is impressively smooth. Indeed, it may feel too smooth, at first. It's surprising how deeply we're conditioned by the operation of an engine and conventional automatic transmission. The Murano's sensation of acceleration without an increase in the engine's pitch or speed takes some getting used to. The CVT works great, but we strongly recommend a test drive to experience it for yourself.
Murano's road manners are as impressive as its smooth drivetrain. The steering feels quick during turn-in, and the big 18-inch tires refrain from squealing until they are truly at the edge of cornering adhesion, increasing the driver's confidence that Murano will respond like a well-sorted sedan. It does just that up to about 8/10ths of its performance envelope, at which point it begins to understeer more than Nissan's Altima sedan.
The Murano is not a small car and its front fenders and hood slope dramatically downward and out of view so the driver needs to take care when parking or maneuvering in tight quarters.
The available all-wheel-drive system drives the front wheels until wheelspin is detected. At that point, the center differential.
The Nissan Murano is a tall, roomy wagon that drives like a sport sedan. Its on-road performance is first rate, delivering as much fun to the driver as a BMW X5 and other considerably more expensive SUVs. It certainly rides better than the BMW. The Murano handles with precision, speed, and more grace than most other SUVs. It is not well suited for off-road use, but does just fine on gravel roads and two-tracks.
Murano's styling is one of kind. Some love it, some don't. Your neighbors certainly won't mistake it for an Explorer. The Murano comes well equipped and its luxurious ambience gives it the feel a luxury SUV. While a fully loaded Murano approaches the base price of a Lexus RX 330, feature for feature it compares favorably with the Toyota Highlander and other vehicles in its price range.
Model Lineup
Nissan Murano SL 2WD ($28,200); SL AWD ($29,800); SE 2WD ($29,150); SE AWD ($30,750).
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Kyushyu, Japan.
Options As Tested
SL Touring Package ($4,300) includes roof rails, adjustable pedals, upgraded audio with subwoofer, cargo cover and net, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, leather seating surfaces, power passenger seat, heated front seats with memory, heated mirrors, HID Xenon headlights.
Model Tested
Nissan Murano SL AWD ($29,800).
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More than 500 truckers in the process of renewing the hazmat endorsement on their CDLs were scheduled to lose their licenses Friday, Aug. 4.
The state of Illinois sent letters to 506 hazmat endorsement renewal applicants less than two weeks ago informing them that because the process of completing the background checks had not been completed, their CDLs will be cancelled on Friday, Aug. 4.
Terry Montalbano with the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles told Land Line Magazine earlier this week the background check applications are not completed for a variety of reasons.
Calls to Montalbano Friday were not returned as of press time, so the status of the drivers' CDLs could not be confirmed.
Up until July 27, Illinois used its own third-party vendors to collect the fingerprints for the TSA required background checks for hazmat endorsements. Truckers who applied for new or renewed endorsements had to fill out the paperwork at a state DMV office and have their fingerprints collected at a third-party facility contracted by the state.
Montalbano said that the fingerprinting portion of the process was not completed for the 506 truckers. He said the reasons the process was not completed ranged from truckers not reporting to the third-party facility to clerical errors on the submissions and in some cases "bad prints."
If prints are submitted that cannot be matched up with an existing application or are unreadable, the process of either granting or denying the application is not completed, Montalbano said.
The applicants who had glitches with the fingerprint portion of the background check were notified and asked to resubmit their prints. Montalbano said in many of those cases the third-party vendors charged a fee for the resubmission, because the FBI charged the vendor.
Because the process is not completed for 506 applicants, Montalbano said the state will cancel the CDLs if the applicants do not call the DMV and have the hazmat endorsement request dropped.
He said once the request is dropped, truckers can go and complete the background check process to have the endorsement added to the license.
Illinois CDL holders with questions should call the state DMV at (217) 875-1778.
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TheNightFox wrote:We're on the fast tract to becoming like the world of Nineteen Eighty-four. It's quite scary.
The internet is being regulated by people who don't understand it. My country, yes. My government, no.
I have to agree, and it's not just in relation to the economy.
The world in 1984 was in a constant state of war, due to no nation(s) being able to overtake another.
People worry about war all the time, and while I think that war may indeed happen, I don't believe that any non third world country has a damn thing to worry about.


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And pack the house, they did. Almost two-thirds of the Division I membership - 184 institutions - participated in the effort that attracted more than 559,000 fans.
ETSU hosted 3,459 fans at its women's basketball game on November 21 against nationally-ranked Vanderbilt.
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"We believe this initiative has served as a catalyst to increase attendance, create excitement and enhance exposure for our women's basketball programs," said NCAA Vice President of Division I Women's Basketball Sue Donohoe. "Institution personnel committed a great deal of time, effort and resources to this program and the results were extremely positive. This program provides great �best practices' and examples of success for institutions that are seeking to �grow' women's basketball and these success stories will continue to strengthen efforts in the future."
The ideas to market the games were as diverse as the membership itself.
At ETSU, for example, the marketing department gave its fans an opportunity to win a 2008 Toyota Tundra, courtesy of Phil Bachman Toyota, as well as free gas cards and Lady Buccaneer items. In addition, fans were able to enjoy pregame festivities which included - tailgating (first 200 fans that entered the game received free food), inflatable games and free poster making for children, tailgating games such as Cornhole and Lasso Golf, as well as free giveaways during the game.
"Winning this award has capped off an exciting week for the Lady Bucs," commented ETSU Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Sara Hacker. "First the Lady Bucs punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, and now received the top honor for the Pack the House Event in the A-Sun. We couldn't have asked for a better week!"
"The past home season has been very rewarding. The success of the women's basketball team along with assistance from the athletic staff and women's basketball grant team has made this a special year at ETSU. However, we couldn't have won this award without our loyal fan support."
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Big East - Notre Dame
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