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Speaking of pristine surfaces, there's one in your home that you should guard more jealously from clutter's encroach than any other. But it won't be easy: This particular spot by its very nature invites the absent-minded to fill it with all manner of debris, including items that would more properly reside in the garbage. Even I, a person who is more covetous of these spaces than most, have been known to allow this particular one to choke with matter until it becomes a nearly unmanageable nightmare. I'm referring, of course, to the kitchen sink.
Who can account for the peculiar way in which two glasses and a stray fork resting in an otherwise spotless basin can, seemingly in the course of an hour, reproduce until the sink runneth over with ungodly masses of pots, utensils, and other kitchen implements that you're not even sure you own? What we are dealing with here is mess metastasis, and if you want a clean home, you must use spring cleaning as prophylactic against it.
To do that, though, we must avoid a common mistake. In most people's minds, the gist of spring cleaning involves tackling areas of their houses (under the oven, say) that they normally ignore or performing more general tasks like mattress flipping that are really only necessary once or twice a year. These surely comprise a central part of spring cleaning, but more important—especially if our hope is for the cleanliness not to end after May—is to reassess the passive systems that help keep houses cleaner, longer.
Cheryl Mendelson calls awareness of these systems a domestic "sixth sense" that helps keep your house "running with the same kind of unconscious and effortless actions that keep you from falling when you walk down the stairs," a kind of at-oneness with your space that "helps you foresee and forestall the minor domestic disasters … that can make life miserable when they accumulate." While I like the mysticism of the "sixth sense" description, I worry that it suggests an inborn trait, something only "clean people" possess. This is not the case—an intuition around what needs to be done in your house can be easily cultivated, provided you understand the rhythms of mess and clean intellectually first.
Which brings me back to this notion of mess metastasis. Marvel at how the morning's gym shorts, tossed on the bedroom chair in a hurry, have spawned a weedy garden of discarded coats, unsorted mail, and kicked-off shoes by the end of the day. Awe in despair at how a splotch of errant morning toothpaste can transform a glowing bathroom into a hellscape of soap scum, mirror spackle, and toilet marginalia by midafternoon. Here's the problem: When we initially notice the glass or the shorts or the toothpaste mark, it seems a small thing, hardly a threat to the overall cleanliness of our homes. Plus, it seems as though it would take a disproportionate amount of effort to correct the issue at that moment; donning our washing gloves or visiting the hamper or producing our vinegar cleaner just doesn't seem worth it. And so we ignore the flaw, going on about our business while it begins to attract mess around it. Think of it as akin to the "broken windows" crime model: Once a given space has been blighted with even a little mess, we are much more likely to add to it with less guilt—it's already a little dirty, and we'll clean the whole thing up later anyway, right? Maybe. But more often than not, it's a quarter till midnight and everything's crazy and gross and—you know what? —screw it, I'm just going to bed. See what mess metastasis hath wrought?
While fighting mess metastasis is a daily struggle, spring cleaning provides an excellent occasion to implement some preventive measures. First, identify the mess magnets in each of your rooms. These are the surfaces, corners, and items of furniture that, like the kitchen sink, seem to accrete mess practically from the ether; every home is different, but likely suspects include the coffee table, the bathroom vanity, the bedroom chair, and the nightstand. Once you've discovered these, set about undermining their power. In many cases, giving the space a more intentional default design will work to repel mess: Our bedroom has lovely box windows, but for years the oversized ledges proved all too easy to fill with a mass of periodicals, items of clothing, and forgotten coffee mugs. The fix? Adding a pleasant wicker basket for magazines, a votive candle, and a small antique pencil box. These three items are enough to subliminally communicate that this surface has a purpose, and that purpose is not to harbor mess. Also, consider your storage situation; if a certain class of item is always strewn around your house, you may need a structural solution—a better placed hamper, perhaps, or larger dish drainer.
Of course, you cannot easily justify placing an antique pencil box on your coat-and-bag-attracting chair; design can't save us in all cases. Here, a more general ethic—often mislabeled "fussiness"—is needed. Do not be afraid to interrupt a conversation when your eye catches a grease spot taunting from the coffee table or when an errant sock giggles from the divan. Use spring cleaning as a training camp for practicing picking up, putting away, and spot cleaning immediately upon noticing mess formation, and soon you will have developed a very useful reflex indeed.
Also useful—never go to bed messy: My partner and I have taken to reserving a solid half-hour at the end of every evening for getting our apartment in order—this means washing all dishes, straightening and spot cleaning the living room, quick-wiping the bathroom, and corralling any stray items that have wandered out of place in the bedroom. Begin this bedtime prayer for cleanliness during your spring cleaning period, and you will likely find yourself blessed with fewer messes the whole year through.
Next up: Look at every room from a new angle—and you'll find new messes.


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BALTIMORE (AP) — The mother of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin is expected to speak at a Baltimore church.
The Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, founder of the Empowerment Temple Church, tells the Baltimore Sun that Sybrina Fulton will share how she is coping with her son's death on Sunday morning.
Martin's shooting death in February sparked a national outcry. Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder and released on bond.
Bryant says he wanted Fulton to speak to his congregation because her bravery is a powerful example of how to stand up to injustice.
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AMP Research BedStep For Jeep Wrangler JKs - Reaching HigherPosted in How To: Body Chassis on February 12, 2014
Jeep Wrangler owners often complain about straining to reach up and secure the vehicle's soft-top, or when loading gear into a roof-mounted cargo rack. These are a couple reasons the new AMP Research BedStep Trail Series step was designed to mount under the Wrangler's bumper, providing a solid platform that safely allows easier access to the top of the vehicle.
The AMP BedStep for Jeep features a high-traction composite step-pad that's big enough for two large boots, and is easily deployed by pushing it down with your foot. When not in use, the step tucks up underneath the Jeep's factory (and most aftermarket) bumpers. A precision spring-loaded cam mechanism keeps it in the stowed position and prevents any rattling or bouncing while off-roading.
Following the detailed instructions, the installation of the BedStep is straight forward, taking just under an hour to complete. The large step-pad is attached to the retractable arm, which features a durable black anodized and Teflon finish that resists corrosion. The assembly then attaches to a thick mounting bracket that allows the step to be bolted to four points under the Jeep's bumper. AMP utilized existing bolts for the rear body mount and bumper, as well as one additional bolt and extension-nut that fits into an existing hole in the frame. Once installed, the BedStep tucks nicely under the bumper.
Driving the Jeep on rough terrain, the BedStep didn't rattle or give any indication that it's installed. Once it's deployed, the BedStep definitely makes access to gear in a roof-mounted cargo rack or reaching the soft top much easier, especially on a lifted Jeep. In addition, the solid non-skid pad simply feels safer, especially if your boots are wet, sandy, or covered in mud.
No matter if you have a stock Wrangler or a serious weekend toy, an accessory like the AMP BedStep is one that could ultimately get more use than your spare-tire carrier or winch.


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Planning and Preparing for your next out door experience should start with Leave no Trace.
Leave No Trace is a Nationally recognized program that has been adopted by the Boy Scouts of America to enhance our out door ethic and reinforce in our Scouts and attitude about good stewardship and respect of our back country.
This show tackles the first principle of Leave No Trace.. Planning ahead and Preparing.
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Rescuing The River: The Raritan The Raritan River runs through the center of New Jersey, with upper reaches that are incredibly beautiful, providing a valuable source of water for more than a million people. But industry took hold of the lower Raritan early on and left its mark. This one-hour documentary, narrated by actor Avery Brooks, tells the compelling story of a river that has been profoundly contaminated over 200 years and of the extraordinary efforts to clean it up. D
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Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure LIQUID ASSETS, a ninety-minute documentary, tells the story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These systems - some in the ground for more than 100 years - provide a critical public health function and are essential for economic development and growth. Largely out of sight and out of mind, these aging systems have not been maintained, and some estimates suggest this is the single largest public works endeavor in our nation's history. D
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Body's Secret Army The program introduces viewers to scientists, doctors, and patients who are united by their determination to unlock the immune system's mysteries, as well as to some of the Nobel Prize awarded pioneers whose discoveries opened the doors to today's advances.G
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Mechanical Universe And Beyond, The "Kepler to Einstein" From Kepler's laws and the theory of tides, to Einstein's general theory of relativity, into black holes, and beyond. D
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Power of Place: Geography for the 21st Century "Ethnic Fragmentation In Canada" Vancouver: Hong Kong East - Prior to the Chinese takeover of Hong Kong, thousands of wealthy businessmen moved their families to Vancouver causing a collision of cultures. What has happened since 1997? Montreal: An Island of French - Trying to preserve their culture, Quebec welcomes immigrants and pays to teach them French.G
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Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish "La Cartera (The Wallet)" This episode introduces words for common articles of clothing. Most of the episode is devoted to Spanish conversation dealing with Raquel's arrival in Madrid.G
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Clifford The Big Red Dog "My Best Friend/Cleo's Fair Share" My Best Friend Emily decides she must find something "special" for Show and Tell. After an exhaustive search of Birdwell Island for the perfect thing, she learns that sometimes the best things in life are right under your nose. Cleo's Fair Share Cleo gets a new toy and doesn't want to share it. D
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Arthur "The Blackout/Mei Lin Takes A Stand" The Blackout - It's the hottest day in Elwood City, when a total blackout leaves its residents without any electricity. Will Arthur and DW survive without AC and TV? Luckily, the Molina family steps in to teach the Reads a lesson on how to keep cool and have fun as a community even under the toughest of weather conditions! Mei Lin Takes a Stand - Binky's baby sister Mei-Lin isn't keen on learning to walk and would rather stick to crawling. But then Baby Kate and Pal's flea friends, brothers Sale and Pepe, return to Elwood City and share a tale of a little princess in the land of "Hanzan-Niis" who learns to walk in order to save her beloved court jester. D
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Martha Speaks "Truman's Mad/Dog for a Day" Truman's Mad When Truman sends away for a science kit, he dreams about all the new inventions he will create. But can reality really live up to his big dreams? Vocabulary: (E) explore, theory, analyz(e)(ing), outcome, effect (I) note(s), lab, kit, finding(s), magnet(ism)(s). Dog for a Day - TD thinks dogs have it easy - no school, no homework, no schedule - but Martha begs to differ. D
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Curious George "Curious George, Door Monkey/Curious George Goes Up the River" Curious George, Door Monkey: As lobby dog, it's Hundley's job to keep everything in order. But when George finds some intriguingly shaped packages, the lobby is soon filled with tennis, bowling, and golf balls and a ton of empty boxes! George and Hundley scramble to put the balls back in the right size boxes before the ball-collector tenant comes to retrieve his packages! Curious George Goes Up the River - George is supposed to be feeding the ducks while The Man with the Yellow Hat helps Mrs. Renkins look for her lost baby chicks. But somehow, "feeding the ducks" turns into a trip down the river for George and Jumpy. D
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Trees Company/Now You See Me" Trees Company - Sally and Nick are playing up in their treehouse when Nick's mom calls them for lunch. Nick wonders what it would be like to stay up in that tree all the time! The Cat in the Hat knows! Or at least he has friends that do. In Jimmer Jammer Jungle the kids learn how different animals spend their entire lives in trees. D
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Super Why! "The Story of Mother Goose" Red is writing a new song but gets stuck because she simply can't think of the right word! To help her out, Super Why and his friends meet rhyming royalty - Mother Goose - just as she's starting to pen her legendary poems. Does Mother Goose pick her words at random, or is there a rhyme and reason to the way she composes her stories? Educational Objectives: To learn about word families. Kids will sing the alphabet and identify the letters G and O, practice the magic of spelling, and use the power to read to change the story. D
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Dinosaur Train "Remember The Alamosaurus/Sunrise, Sunset" The Pteranodon kids and Dad get the idea to travel around on the Dinosaur Train and meet some of the biggest dinosaurs. They even sing a song, `The Biggest Dinosaurs', before meeting Allie Alamosaurus, an enormous, long-necked, plant eating sauropod who is very friendly. Allie explains that her huge, strong legs hardly bend at all, but she can still have fun playing games with the kids, and teaching them some of her favorites! Dad takes the Pteranodon kids on an overnight camping trip where they watch both a sunrise and sunset, learning that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. D
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Sesame Street "Telly The Tiebreaker" Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and some friends are making a beautiful block house together but can't agree whether to put a square or circle on top. Alan helps them solve the problem by having them raise their hands for the one they like best. After counting up the votes, the square wins by one. D
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Daniel Plays Ball/O Builds A Tower" Daniel Plays Ball - Daniel, Miss Elaina and Prince Wednesday are at the park with Prince Tuesday. They decide to play a game with a ball. Daniel struggles to catch the ball and gets very frustrated. D
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Sid The Science Kid "Where Did The Water Go?" While brushing his teeth, Sid wonders what happens to all the dirty water when it goes down the drain. At The Science Center, Sid and his friends explore how water travels in and out of our homes through pipes. And here's something Sid and his friends never realized: there's lots of water in the world, but you can't drink it all! We can only use fresh water, and there aren't a lot of fresh water sources in the world. D
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WordWorld "Duck at Bat/You Can Never Have Too Many OO's" Duck loses the letter B to his baseball bat just before the big game is supposed to start. When the two letter O's in Monkey's roof blow away in the wind, it's up to Duck to hunt down the /oo/ sound and fix the roof before it rains.G
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Caillou "Caillou Cares" Caillou's Cricket: Caillou inadvertently brings a cricket in the house and decides it'll be fun to keep it as a pet. When the cricket gets loose and Caillou goes on a wild-cricket hunt, he's suddenly able to see things from the cricket's perspective.and decides to put the cricket back outside where it belongs. D
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Barney & Friends "Trail Boss Barney and Get Happy!" Trail Boss Barney: Three children try to build a pretend farm, but have a hard time working together. Barney takes them to a ranch to show them how all the people there have to work together to keep things running smoothly. The children learn about cooperation and fun on a ranch, and even get to meet a celebrity cowboy cook! Educational theme: Working together. D
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Thomas & Friends "Let It Snow" The Christmas Tree Express - Rheneas is very excited when he finds out that there are Christmas trees on Misty Island and wants to bring one back to the Blue Mountain Quarry before the other engines wake up. He asks Toby to take him to Misty Island. On Misty Island, Toby wants to travel slowly, but Rheneas is excited and in a hurry. D
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Curious George "Curious George, Door Monkey/Curious George Goes Up the River" Curious George, Door Monkey: As lobby dog, it's Hundley's job to keep everything in order. But when George finds some intriguingly shaped packages, the lobby is soon filled with tennis, bowling, and golf balls and a ton of empty boxes! George and Hundley scramble to put the balls back in the right size boxes before the ball-collector tenant comes to retrieve his packages! Curious George Goes Up the River - George is supposed to be feeding the ducks while The Man with the Yellow Hat helps Mrs. Renkins look for her lost baby chicks. But somehow, "feeding the ducks" turns into a trip down the river for George and Jumpy. D
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Martha Speaks "Truman's Mad/Dog for a Day" Truman's Mad When Truman sends away for a science kit, he dreams about all the new inventions he will create. But can reality really live up to his big dreams? Vocabulary: (E) explore, theory, analyz(e)(ing), outcome, effect (I) note(s), lab, kit, finding(s), magnet(ism)(s). Dog for a Day - TD thinks dogs have it easy - no school, no homework, no schedule - but Martha begs to differ. D
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The Electric Company "Lost and Spaced" At the school science fair, Lisa and her Skeleckian friend Dax get shrunk down and trapped inside their project - a perfect model of the solar system!. D
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WordGirl "Plain Old Mischief Makers/House Arrest" PLAIN OLD MISCHIEF MAKERS - When best friends Big Left Hand Guy and InvisiBill risk losing their super villain status, they decide to pull off their biggest heist to date. Can WordGirl stop this determined duo who always manage to escape her at the last minute? Vocabulary Words: Diminish, Declare. HOUSE ARREST - While Chuck's jail cell is being painted, he's put under house arrest at the Botsford's. D
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Wild Kratts "Honey Seekers" While on an adventure to discover the toughest animal in Africa, Martin and Chris uncover the amazing relationship between the Honey guide bird and Honey badger. A relationship that the Wild Kratt team uses to foil the evil plans of Chef Gourmand. Science Concepts: Symbiotic relationships. D
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Cyberchase "A Piece of the Action" Digit disappears while visiting his friends the Scritters, so Motherboard sends Matt, Jackie and Inez to investigate. They discover that Hacker has found a supply of Magnetite, and will use it to fill up a rocket capable of erasing all of Motherboard's memory disks. Can the kids stop Hacker before he collects a hundred percent of the Magnetite he needs to launch the rocket, or will Motherboard be shut down once and for all?. D
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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "There's Food Safety and Then There's Food Safety" Ruff sends Harsha, Noel and Sam to build a foolproof structure that can protect a tortilla chip and Grandma Ruffman's cake. Sammy visits Spanish Harlem in New York City. D
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Nightly Business Report Tonight, with the Dow at an all-time high and the S&P 500 closing in on its own, many individual investors are retooling their 401k's as the markets hit a peak. Nightly Business Report will take the "pulse of the investor." And, we go inside an apparel factory in China, where rising labor costs there could mean trouble for the prices you pay here. D
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Antiques Roadshow "Spokane, WA - Hour Two" Appraisers find a collection of pottery by master ceramicists Otto and Gertrude Natzler. Also discovered is a landscape painting by early 20th-century artist Sydney Laurence and an heirloom Waltham railroad pocket watch. Part 2 of 3G
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Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart The four Celtic Woman vocalists - Lisa Kelly Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe - and violinist Mairead Nesbitt, perform at Ireland's Powerscourt House and Gardens in Enniskerry County Wicklow. With their band, the Aontas Choir, a film orchestra, the Discovery Gospel Choir, the Extreme Rhythm Drummers and a bagpipe ensemble, the program swells with a wide-range repertoire. The program includes spirited Celtic fiddle and bodhran pieces, lush arrangements of Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions.G
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Doors Live at the Bowl '68 The group's July 5, 1968 concert at the Hollywood Bowl has passed into legend. Now, for the first time, the original film footage from the Hollywood Bowl has been digitally scanned and restored with previously cut tracks returned to program. The sound has been newly remixed and mastered from the original multitrack tapes by the Doors' engineer and co-producer.G


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Introduced in 1979, the Mazda 626 marks the brand's fourth attempt at an economical family sedan for the American market place. Mazda had short production runs for cars like the 616, 618, and RX-2 before finally finding the right vehicle to be its flagship family sedan for export production.
It would take quite a bit of space to cover the various changes through five generations of an award-winning family compact car's production life. To wit: the 626 arrived as a reliable four-cylinder alternative to bigger, less efficient, and costlier American family cars. Over time, the 626 grew into a trusted and bestselling six-cylinder family ride with a respectable amount of sportiness and handling. It offers features and options at better prices than the competition.
Eventually, the 626 was over-taken by the competition as it became bland, lost many of its options, and thus ended its run on an unbefitting note for such a successful and well-loved vehicle. Examples from the first half of production will be better than competing used cars, but buyers may want to avoid the last couple of generations.
The first generation lasted for a few years. These models have rear drive and an inline four-cylinder engine in the front. Both the coupe and the sedan are mechanically identical. This first generation helped establish Mazda as an Asian producer of economical and reliable cars, which prove to be more fun to drive than the average vehicle.
The second generation 626 vehicles have front-wheel drive and a slight engine upgrade. This version puts the 626 on the map. It debuted in 1982 and lasted until 1987. A turbo model dubbed the 626 GT joined the line. Winner of ""Car of the Year"" awards as well as other acclaim from the automobile press, the 626 also helped make Japanese-produced cars an acceptable item on American roads.
During the third generation, model years 1988 through 1992, the 626 line expanded further. The Michigan-produced coupe receives the name MX-6 and shares a platform with the Ford Probe. Additions to the 626 family include a station wagon called the Estate and a five-door hatchback. The 626 family of models continue to sell well and receive praise from the auto press. While the Estate station wagon continued to be made until 1997, the hatchback model concluded its run in 1991.
Mazda produced the next generation from 1993 to 1997, adding major changes. This model uses a different platform and boasts body and powertrain redesigns. The new transmission adds a sports car-like handling package. Safety updates include airbags, and a larger V-6 engine propels the 626. Initially, this generation fared well, and early examples won more awards including a second ""Car of the Year"" citation. But the sporty new transmission tends to overheat due to a design flaw, causing the first ever bit of damage to the vaunted 626's reputation.
The fifth and final generation of 626 began in 1998 and lasted until August 2002 when the last one rolled off the assembly line in Michigan. This final version is somewhat boring, with fewer features than the previous generation, and slumping sales forced Mazda to replace its stalwart family car that had carved a place in the American market. The Mazda6 became the new compact and economical family car, forcing the 626 into automotive history as one the vehicles that established the reputation of Asian produced and designed vehicles.
The 626 has quite the reputation from its many awards, and it sold well through most of its production run, continually receiving customer satisfaction acclaim. Such a reputation stems from being produced for more than 20 years with very few missteps or problems. Aside from the transmission issues that mar the fourth generation examples, the 626 performs well and reliably even when facing redesigns and changing consumer tastes.
The 626 manages to meet the basic needs of a family car. Yet the economical compact uses less gas than its rivals and offers a sporty design and a fun drive. The 626 has nearly legendary in class competition from the Accord, Camry, and Altima. While some of this competition continues on, the 626 holds its own in a competitive market, which further enhances its already prominent reputation. The 626 also offers a great value. Mazda offers features and options that rival the competition for less cost. An example is its V-6 in the 626 at a few thousand dollars less than any of its much lauded classmates.
2002 Mazda 626
Midsize, Sedan
The 2002 Mazda 626 marked a top seller in the coupe category in 1998, during its introduction.
2001 Mazda 626
The 2001 Mazda 626 is a mid-size sedan that could perhaps be regarded as something of an also-ran in its segment of the market.
2000 Mazda 626
The 2000 Mazda 626 needs some pizzazz.
1999 Mazda 626
Not every driver cares about getting the highest performance or most luxurious vehicle available on the market.
1998 Mazda 626
With Ford's investment in the Mazda line, its models received a lot of attention in 1998, including sturdier construction, more standard features, and better engine options.
1997 Mazda 626
The 1997 Mazda 626 offers solid engineering with a sporty performance.
1996 Mazda 626
While many vehicles offer high-performance and luxurious interiors, the price often soars too high to easily fit in the budgets of many drivers.
1995 Mazda 626
The 1995 Mazda 626 offers everything from basic, bare bones transportation to a fully-loaded option that is almost a luxury sedan.


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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Better than flowers : :
Happy Valentine's Day to me!!!
All of these beauties are from Quilt Home, one of my very favorite places to shop fabrics! Since my fabric stash is very lacking in purples, when I spotted Kate Spain's Central Park I put it on my must have list right away -- there is not a print I do not like in the entire collection, so I thought this was a good start. The top fabric is an Amy Butler print that I thought matched up well and would bring in some more of that wonderful shade of blue.
I always try to pick up a little of Anna Maria Horner's Little Folks Voile here and there when I can. I still do not have the complete collection, but will hopefully soon.
The voile is going to be paired with these Folksy Flannels to make one or two baby blankets. It is such a beautiful quality flannel.
And finally, a couple Good Folk prints, too -- right there in the center. This collection I am always re-stocking. I don't want to think of the day when I don't have any!
One of the very best things about shopping at Quilt home is their specials section -- the deals there change daily and always include a fantastic price on a print on my list. It's wonderful, but dangerous too! Thank God for holidays!
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By far the best gift!! thanks for the eye candy! :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for introducing me to quilt home, I have never shopped there before. Their sales are fabulous!ReplyDelete
Oh you are a lucky lady!!! He must love you lots and lots :)ReplyDelete
- Laura MajotFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Nice to see a true gift of love and appreciation. Happiness to both of you.ReplyDelete
Beautiful fabrics! I've never shopped at Quilt Home. I'll have to check it out! Fabric is definitely better than flowers.ReplyDelete
Definitely better than flowers! :-) Happy Valentine's Day!ReplyDelete
aaaaaah.... Good Folks. I wonder if her new collection this spring will be as good?ReplyDelete
Lucky you! Happy Valentine's Day!!!ReplyDelete
Great collection of fabric. I loved the colors.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous fabrics, thanks for sharing them, so beautiful!ReplyDelete
I have never fallen head-over-heels for a fabric line until Central Park... isn't it awesome?! Happy Valentine's Day indeed!ReplyDelete
Happy Valentines Day!ReplyDelete
oh my gosh! lucky girl!! That is definitely the best gift! :DReplyDelete
Lucky you! I just found your blog from the photo here that was listed in the "good folks" group page on flickr. I'm now a follower of your blog. It's good to know others can be so happy about AMH fabric. I'm pretty much obsessed. :)ReplyDelete
Ha ha - I've forwarded this to my husband, who claims I'm difficult to shop for. Fabric, of course! Blog looks great. Looking forward to seeing more!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!
If you are a no reply or an anonymous commenter, I will be sure to respond to your comment right here - so please do check back!


text: Also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, the Battle of Shiloh took place from April 6 to April 7, 1862, and was one of the major early engagements of the American Civil War (1861-65). The battle began when the Confederates launched a surprise attack on Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant (1822-85) in southwestern Tennessee. After initial successes, the Confederates wereunable to hold their positions and were forced back,resulting in a Union victory. Both sides suffered heavy losses, with more than 23,000 total casualties, and the level of violence shocked North and South alike.


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A suspicious destroyed 10 vehicles, a carport and attached storage units at a West Valley City apartment complex early Tuesday.
West Valley Fire Department spokesman Bob Fitzgerald said the blaze at 3685 S. 2200 West was first reported at 12:08 a.m. Crews focused on preventing the flames from spreading to nearby units of the complex, and dousing flames fed by gasoline from the cars.
The scene continued to smolder at dawn, with steam and smoke drifting off the blackened vehicles and collapsed remains of the carport.
Fitzgerald said the cause of the fire was under investigation, but given its size and rapid spread initial indications pointed to the possibility of arson.
"It definitely is a suspicious fire we are looking at here," he said. "We're following up on leads, and trying to figure out which car went up first. ... We are fairly confident that one of these vehicles was intentionally set on fire."
Witnesses reported seeing an unfamiliar vehicle in the area shortly before the fire erupted, and Fitzgerald said that was one of the leads investigators were pursuing.
Fitzgerald said that in addition to heat and flames, this particular fire posed potential health risks to crews and residents due to the toxic nature of smoke from gasoline, plastics and electrical components as they burned.
One firefighter was treated at the scene for minor injuries after he slipped on ice and fell, but no one else was hurt, according to the West Valley City Fire Department.
Residents of two apartment buildings nearest to the flames had been initially evacuated, but were allowed to return within an hour.
Damage from the fire was estimated between $150,000 and $200,000.
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If you watched the footage released days ago of elite tactical squads and bomb-sniffing dogs raiding Kim Dotcom's New Zealand mansion, you may have wondered, as many did, whether the show of force was over the top. Why the firepower for a man accused of running a piracy website? According to the NZ Herald, the FBI suspected Kim Dotcom of possessing a "doomsday device" capable of wiping out all evidence of Internet piracy throughout the world. No such device was uncovered.
Grant Wormald, the supervisor responsible for overseeing the raid, told New Zealand's High Court at Auckland that the FBI had tipped off New Zealand authorities to the alleged device. The Bureau reportedly said Dotcom "carried a device with him to delete servers around the world," which could have been "triggered in seconds" from any mobile device by any one of the 20 individuals that were said to have access to it. But if the device would have existed, as Kim Dotcom's lawyer pointed out, Kim Dotcom could have remotely deleted the servers anyway. After the raid, he was left unattended for an hour with his iPhone in his possession.
While Dotcom could have used a script to wipe files, in reality, the only failsafe way of wiping evidence on the servers without destroying them would be to run the hard drives through a powerful magnetic degausser. Unless his servers were already situated within a giant degausser, instantly wiping his servers in that manner would be impossible. Destroying them with an alternative means, like igniting thermite above server stack, would have been an even more remote possibility. Either way, a universal doomsday button for wiping out all pirated data throughout the world remains a far-fetched claim, and in Dotcom's case, one that simply wasn't true.
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Delivers up to 25A while maintaining a smooth 12V DC output Direct Plug System (DPS) allows the VR-1 Charger (TKPP5000) to dock directly to the power supply Multiple DC outputs power additional chargers and other devices 5V/500mA USB output for charging most music players phones and other accessories (some music players phones and accessories may not be compatible) Built-in DC fan for greater efficiency and longer life One-year limited warranty through Hobby services beginning at date of purchase. Warranty valid in the USA and Canada only.
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Hello, guys!
Can you check my EVS motivation letter, please? I have a strong feeling that it sounds on elementary school level. I would be very appreciated if someone helped me to correct mistakes and paraphrase it a bit...
Dear [%ContactNameHere%],
My name is [%MyNameHere%] and I'm a 22-year-old Russian from [%CityNameHere%]. I would like to apply for a position in your volunteer program. I'm a highly motivated, hard-working, tolerant and dynamic individual with strong desire to become a part of your team. I can easily adopt to any work environment and also in working as a part of a group. Let me explain my motivation.
I'm from a very poor background and my greatest dream has always been to get a good education. I have set a very ambitious goal to get into one of Ivy League colleges, which are famous for extreme high selectivity. Ive spent last years working on my application. Though, I have done a lot, there are still many things I need to accomplish! And your EVS project can help me to prepare myself!
First of all: I've been studying English since elementary school, but Ive had very few opportunities to immerse myself in an English speaking environment. Theres a lot more work in front of me to achieve a level of a perfectly spoken English. I believe that I need to improve my language much further and your program could give me this chance.
Second thing: The experience of living and volunteering in an international environment would, in my opinion, assist me greatly should I be accepted to college. The diversity of your country is incredibly exciting and the idea of spending a lot of time working among people of other culture would be a dream come true. To learn of new cultures, share different views, communicate with people and achieve goals together would be a priceless experience. This is, perhaps, what I seek most.
In the third: Volunteer movement is highly respected, especially overseas, and the opportunity to be a part of it is an experience I would treasure forever. I already had an experience of being in short-term international volunteer camp and it was that type of event, which divided my life into before and after. That one month I spent there, brought a lot in my life. It helped me to be introduced with ideas of volunteering how person can self develop by team work and free helping. I consider a great honor to be part of it.
Along with these general reasons I have additional, which explain, why I match in your specific project. This reason is great desire to improve my social skill. I want to overcome my natural modesty and find organizational and leadership skills in me. Daily work with children and people with limitations will help me a lot. All potential shortfalls that may occur I'm willing to compensate with to my maximum effort and do my best.
I hope that you are interested in my candidacy, and will help me achieve my goals. I would be very grateful if you'd give me a chance to fulfill the dream. I will strive to become an asset to your project and will be delighted to share my culture and background with everyone I encounter.
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I am concerned that allowing broker-dealers to compete based on the commissions they charge and the services they provide will lead to a race to the bottom causing middle market investors to be overly focused on price and ending up without access to valuable advice and ongoing account services. As b/ds slash their fees in an effort to gain market share, it will no longer be financially feasible for registered reps to continue to provide the level of individualized advice and services currently offered. Investors who can afford assets-under-management arrangements or higher cost/higher service classes of shares will continue to receive personalized investment advice, while middle market investors will be deprived of the guidance they need and deserve.


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NWSB Insider and Seattle Mariners blogger Danny Ferguson weighs in today with his take on the 2012 M's short stop competition between incumbent Brendan Ryan and newcomer Munenori Kawasaki a Japanese M's spring training invitee. Playing short is physically demanding any many a good man has lost a roster spot because their bodies couldn't keep up with their aggressive game play. Who wins in 2012?
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Media Contact: Museum Communications Officer, Koshland Science Museum
Phone: 202-334-1201, Email: Museum Communications Officer
August 19, 2005 – Washington, DC - The Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences presents highly interactive programs that bring together experts and members of the public in thought-provoking discussions about the science behind today's headlines. The fall season will kick off with the Communicating Science series which explores the challenges and techniques of conveying technical and often controversial scientific issues through film, print, and broadcast journalism. Programs also feature a talk on hurricane prediction and climate forecasting, and a lunchtime discussion series. Events will take place at the museum located at the corner of 6th and E streets, N.W., in Washington, D.C.
A list of public events follows. REPORTERS AND PUBLIC WHO WISH TO ATTEND MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE by contacting Chavon Warren, tel. 202-334-1447 or e-mail.
Sept. 13, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pizza and Prose
Explore how life began billions of years ago by natural processes completely in accord with the laws of chemistry and physics. Admission is free and pizza is provided. Reservations required.
Speaker: Dr. Robert Hazen, author of Genesis: the Scientific Quest for Life's Origins
Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
There's a Storm Brewing: Hurricane Forecasting
Learn about hurricane modeling and forecasting, and discuss the relation between hurricane activity and climate change. Admission is $5 and includes subs and soda; beer and wine are additional. Reservations required.
Speaker: Dr. Gerry Bell, meteorologist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center
Sept. 27, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Communicating Science through Film
Discover the techniques and challenges of conveying complex and controversial scientific issues through film. Admission is $10 and includes refreshments. Reservations required.
Speaker: Alex Singer, Emmy award-winning film and television producer. In his 40-year career, Mr. Singer has directed over 280 television shows, including The Fugitive, Cagney and Lacey, Hill Street Blues, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Communicating Science through Print and Radio
Discover the techniques journalists use and challenges they face when conveying complex and controversial scientific issues through print and radio. Admission is $5 and includes refreshments. Reservations required.
Speaker: Joe Palca, science correspondent, National Public Radio
Oct. 27, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunchtime Discovery: Impact of the Earth-Sun System
Delve into the secrets of the sun-earth system and explore what we do and don't know about solar variability, and its effects on climate and global change in the upper atmosphere. Free admission include subs. Reservations required.
Speaker: Dr. Judith Lean of the Naval Research Laboratory
Nov. 8, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pizza and Prose
Come listen to the complete, untold story of Edmond Halley's sea voyages and their part in the history of navigation. Free admission includes subs. Reservations required.
Speaker: Julie Wakefield, author of Halley's Quest: A Selfless Genius and His Troubled Paramore
Located at the corner of 6th and E streets, N.W., in Washington, D.C., near the Verizon Center, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Tuesdays. Admission rates are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors (65+), active duty military, and students (ages 5-18; and college students with ID). More information about the Marian Koshland Science Museum and its programs is available by calling 800-KOSHLAND.


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In this activity, student teams will create a controlled experiment by building ecosystems in two 2-liter bottles. Teams determine the control conditions of both bottles, identify a test variable, and run the experiment for several weeks to... (View More) determine the role of the test variable in the system. The experiment uses living organisms such as aquatic plants or pond water microorganisms, a pH and ammonia test kit, light source and thermometer. Questions assessing understanding are provided. This resource is supported by Chapter 1, "What is Global System Science?" part of Global Systems Science (GSS), an interdisciplinary course for high school students that emphasizes how scientists from a wide variety of fields work together to understand significant problems of global impact. (View Less)
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In this activity, students quantitatively evaluate the accuracy of a classification and understand a simple difference/error matrix. Students sort birds into three possible classes based on each bird's beak: carnivores (meat eaters), herbivores... (View More) (plant eaters), and omnivores (meat and plant eaters). Students compare their answers with a given set of validation data and generate a difference/error matrix. Students discuss how to improve their accuracy based on identifying specific mistakes they made as indicated by the difference/error matrix. The resource includes color diagrams of common birds, a data table, and four student activity sheets. The activity is part of the Land Cover/Biology chapter of the GLOBE Teacher's Guide, and is supported by Land Cover/Biology protocols. GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) is a worldwide, hands-on, K-12 school-based science education program. (View Less)
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Mtv Boat Party Gran Canaria
Monday, 5 March 2018 from 13:30 to 19:30 (GMT)
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MTV BOAT PARTY GRAN CANARIA! Brought to you by Pacha Playa Del Ingles!
The Hottest Excursion in Gran Canaria takes place every Tuesday & Friday all year round!
Join us on Club Pacha's luxurious 5 Star Catamaran the Supercat!
Enjoy the party with an unlimited free bar throughout the day along with a delicious lunch once we are anchored.
The luxurious 5 star Supercat catamaran has an amazing standard including a restaurant area, sun beds and a Jacuzzi.
Free banana boat riding is included and with 50% discounts on jet-ski and parasailing, the MTV Boat Party is the place for your watersports in Gran Canaria.
Booking Online gives you the MTV Boat Party at a discounted price of just 45€ instead of 55€ per person and we also give you up to 40% discount for the Gran Canaria Club Tour Please book ahead to avoid disappointment!
Up to 40% off the Gran canaria Club Tour
Booking the MTV Boat Party with us gets you up to 40% disscount for the Gran Canaria Club Tour week pass The best way to experience the best Clubs and Bars in Playa del ingles includes a free t-shirt, shots and discounted drinks in Gran Canaria's top Bars and Clubs and includes entrance to the famous Pacha Club!
The Mtv Boat Party has a DJ on-board, playing some great music with plenty of space to dance. There are also plenty of comfortable chairs to sunbathe on. Below deck, the Supercat has a bar and restaurant with seating area and has the added benefit of a Jacuzzi!!
Whilst on-board, we give you a completely FREE BAR, so make the most of it! Lunch is very nice and is also included in the price!
We sail South West along the coastline, passing the famous white sand beach of Amadores. We anchor the boat so that people can jump into the sea, have a swim and eat lunch.
If you want to try water sports, you can go on the Banana Boat for FREE. The jet ski's and para-sailing are Half Price.
We have some on-board drinking games to liven up the party! You can join in if you want to. If not, it's great to chill in the Jacuzzi with a cocktail, or sunbathe in the fabulous Canarian sun!
The central meeting point in Playa Del Ingles is at the Pacha Club @ 2pm. The transfer to the harbour in Puerto Rico is by coach and is included in the price. If you are staying in Puerto Rico, the meeting point is at the Supercat Boat, on the main harbour @ 2:45pm.
By booking through this site, you will receive an Online Only Discount price of 45€ per person instead of the normal price of 55€ (To Book you reserve with a 15€ euros deposit online and the remaining 30 is paid in Gran Canaria. The Boat Party is online reservation only.
You receive your confirmation by email as soon as you book with all the information where to come and pay the balance and where to meet for the boat party.
This boat Party is great for a lads holidays, girls holiday, couples, groups, stag do's and hen parties.
Where do I pay the remaining balance when I arrive in Gran Canaria?
You pay the remaining balance when you arrive in Gran Canaria as soon as you book you will get confirmation by email and instructions where to find us in Gran Canaria and the boat party reps telephone number.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
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Call or Whatsapp: +447473376534
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
If you stay in Playa del ingles or Maspalomas we provide the bus transfer to and from Puerto Rico where the boat set sails from.
If you are staying in Puerto Rico you need to come directly to the boat at the main harbour in Puerto Rico which is very nearby to most hotels in Puerto Rico.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You can print and bring your tickets or you can show the confirmation email on your mobile phone your name will be automatically added to the guestlist so don't worry too much if you have lost the confirmation.
What shall I bring to the boat party?
Sun Cream and a smile, also bring a towel and some extra money in case you want to do the Parasailing or Jet Ski's.
What is the refund policy?
Deposit Reservations can only be refunded if the boat party is cancelled.
Legal Notice: Mtv Boat Party Gran Canaria is not associated or affiliated with MTV Music Channel or Viacom Media Networks.
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Playa del ingles
35100 Gran Canaria
Monday, 5 March 2018 from 13:30 to 19:30 (GMT)
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I am a lady King fan and I'm here to hopefully just do a little chatting about hockey! My favorite is Drew Doughty, or maybe we should call him Drew Cutey!
Hoping for a good series, Jase and I will be watching all the games. It's very fun to have playoffs back in LA. Kings could go to the Cup!


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Yanks sweep Jays to gain in playoff chase
NEW YORK -- Andy Pettitte knew the Yankees were going to make a run. It was just a matter of when.
After their 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Thursday, it's clear that run is happening right now. The victory capped off a four-game sweep of Toronto -- the Yankees' first series sweep since July 1-4 against the Twins -- improved them to 11-3 over their past 14 games and brought them within 3 1/2 games of the second American League Wild Card spot heading into a critical road series against the Rays.View Full Game Coverage
NEW YORK -- Andy Pettitte knew the Yankees were going to make a run. It was just a matter of when.
After their 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Thursday, it's clear that run is happening right now. The victory capped off a four-game sweep of Toronto -- the Yankees' first series sweep since July 1-4 against the Twins -- improved them to 11-3 over their past 14 games and brought them within 3 1/2 games of the second American League Wild Card spot heading into a critical road series against the Rays.View Full Game Coverage
"We're playing well, the guys are swinging the bats well, and they're feeling good about themselves," Pettitte said. "It's not too late."
Pettitte's strong effort on the mound after a three-hour and thirty-two minute rain delay keyed the Yankees' victory. The left hander threw six innings, allowing just one run on four hits and three walks.
The lone blemish on Pettitte's line was a solo home run he gave up to Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia in the fifth inning.
"The job that Andy did was important. We needed it," manager Joe Girardi said. "We needed to get at least six innings out of him, and we were hoping and he was able to do that. He pitched very well."
The Yankees tied the game in the bottom of the fifth on Curtis Granderson's solo home run to right off J.A. Happ. The Blue Jays' starter was the pitcher whose fastball broke Granderson's arm in a Feb. 24 Spring Training game and cost him the first six weeks of the season.
"He had some misfortunate injuries over this season, and I had some this year," Granderson said. "I'm just happy to see us both back out on the field getting a chance to compete and do what we love."
The Yankees' second run of the game came on a disputed fielder's choice off the bat of designated hitter Vernon Wells. Blue Jays center fielder Rajai Davis looked like he caught Wells' bases-loaded flare, then threw the ball in to second baseman Munenori Kawasaki, who tagged both Chris Stewart and Ichiro Suzuki, who were both near the second-base bag.
After a discussion -- and an argument with and subsequent ejection of Blue Jays manager John Gibbons -- the umpires determined that Davis trapped the ball in center, so Wells was safe at first and Ichiro was safe at second while Stewart was out advancing to third. Eduardo Nunez scored on the play, giving the Yankees a 2-1 lead after five. Nunez would have scored regardless, since he was tagging on the play and crossed home plate before Stewart was tagged out.
After the game, crew chief Ted Barrett said the replay showed it "probably would have been ruled a catch," if they could have reviewed it.
"That's probably the most difficult things to figure out in a game," Girardi said. "It's difficult to see, the runners don't know what to do, there's not a call made right away … It's just a tough play all around."
"I'm running to third and I'm looking at Rob Thompson, the third-base coach, and he couldn't see the umpire, whether he called it safe or out," Stewart said. "Everybody's kind of looking at each other trying to figure out what happened, and I got tagged out. … It was just a weird play."
That play wouldn't end up deciding the game, though. The Yankees got some insurance in the sixth, when third baseman Alex Rodriguez and Granderson worked back-to-back walks, chasing Happ from the game. First baseman Mark Reynolds walked to load the bases, and Nunez drove in two runs with a single to center. Reynolds came around to score on Stewart's groundout to third, giving the Yankees a four-run cushion with three innings to play.
Happ struggled after throwing three perfect frames to start the game, pitching just 5 1/3 innings and allowing four runs on three hits and five walks.
"Yankee Stadium is tough," said Gibbons, whose team has lost all 10 games it played in the Bronx this season. "The sad part is that we were in every game, basically all year that's been the way. We just couldn't put them away with a lead, our home runs have been solo jobs."
The Blue Jays got two runs back off Yankees reliever Shawn Kelley in the seventh inning, but Boone Logan came on in relief and struck out pinch-hitter Adam Lind to end the threat.
With closer Mariano Rivera getting the night off after pitching three times in the past two days, Yankees reliever David Robertson threw a perfect ninth inning to earn the save.
The Yankees have now won five straight games and seven of their last eight against AL East opponents, sending the them into a critical series against a Rays team they're chasing in the Wild Card standings on a high note.
"We feel pretty good, but we got to keep getting better," Rodriguez said. "We've got a lot of work to do. Every game is precious, and we just want to keep taking small bites at it."
Josh Vitale is an associate reporter for MLB.com.


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Mini-review: Tommy Knuckles Tavern & Lounge
433 W. Diversey Parkway 773-248-3230
Rating: !! (out of four): Give it some time
No, Tommy Knuckles isn't a dude. According to owners, the name of this less-than-a-month-old Lincoln Park bar refers to a slang term for someone who is "extremely awesome or certifiably nuts." It's a bold name, and along with the bar's fist logo, it's almost confrontational. But co-owner Tyrrell Tomlin said the bar should be a laid-back place to hang in Lincoln Park, down to the black-and-white portraits on the walls that are meant to add a dose of nostalgia. So, would the bar prove to be awesome, nuts or some mix of the two? I rounded up a couple friends and stopped in during a Blackhawks game to sort it out.
Date-worthy digs: On a strip of Diversey Parkway home to college haunt Duffy's and neighborhood pub Galway Bay, Tommy Knuckles looks like a classier option, even from the street. Three tall, wood-framed windows let in plenty of sunlight, and inside, the grand bar and light-colored exposed brick signals that the former Forno Diablo space has seen a major makeover. The crowd, a mix of late-20s groups and a few post-office couples, seemed suited to the more stylish spot, but a few elements didn't seem to fit. A spray-painted wall with the Tommy Knuckles logo felt out of place amid the dark wood and polished booths, and the servers' camo-print tees would be more at home at a shot-slinging sports bar.
Growing pains behind the bar: Draft, bottled and canned beers are affordable, with a fine smattering of local craft choices in the mix. I didn't get much guidance from the obviously still-in-training servers, who didn't have a clue about many of the options. My server earned points for providing a dish of snack mix for me to munch on while I perused the beer list, but she also should have set down a glass for my can of Revolution Anti-Hero IPA without me needing to ask for it. A handful of signature cocktails ($10) are displayed on a cute hand-chalked menu above the bar, but the bar was out of a key ingredient and couldn't make the drink I most wanted to try.
Kitchen hits and misses: It's clear from the steady stream of flatbreads and mussels coming out of the kitchen that Tommy Knuckles isn't just a wings-and-fries bar. The menu is full of borderline cheesiness (the appetizer section is called Round 1 and the sandwiches are, yes, Knuckle Sandwiches) but it also has restaurant-style options like a salmon salad ($12) and a crab cake with roasted peppers and apples ($12). Impressively, the poached egg and asparagus salad ($7) that we ordered was cooked perfectly, with a runny yolk and non-rubbery veggies. My Royal Goyal lamb burger with curry and mango chutney ($12) was flavorful and worth ordering again, but miscommunication between servers and the kitchen meant my friend's entree didn't arrive until 15 minutes after mine. When it did arrive, we were surprised to see that the Claw ($14) wasn't at all what we expected. Because the dish was listed under the Baked Mac and Pasta section of the menu, I was looking forward to snagging a gooey bite of baked mac 'n' cheese with a golden, cheesy top and big hunks of lobster. Instead, we received a bowl of penne swimming in red sauce with a couple of melted pieces of mozzarella on top and few bits of lobster and mushroom mixed in. More knowledgeable servers might have described the preparation better, but ours were as nervous in explaining the food as they were the beer.
One knock-out dish: The Marsellus Wallace Burger ($11). Named for the mobster character in "Pulp Fiction," this hefty sandwich is a knock-out in more ways than one. If you love a savory-sweet combo, you'll likely enjoy the mash-up of a ground beef patty against a slightly sweet waffle and candied bacon. But come hungry, otherwise you'll struggle to make it through the stack of two buns, beef patty, a fried egg, the waffle square, bacon strips and barbecue mayo.
Bottom line: With its warm, airy interior, Tommy Knuckles shows promise as a casual date spot or game-time hangout. The kitchen clearly can turn out some winners, but I'd wait until they've sorted out all the kinks—and fully trained their staff—to return for a second visit. The bar isn't certifiably nuts, but sadly, it's not extremely awesome yet, either.
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Big Rock Ranch - Sunday Haus
The Big Rock Ranch Sunday Haus is just a short six miles from the town of Fredericksburg, Texas. With great views of the Pedernales River and the famous Hill Country, it is the ideal getaway for two. The Sunday house has everything from a full kitchen to a living room with satellite and a cozy bedroom with custom linens. The porch is the perfect place to sit and rock, while sipping a cool drink and enjoying the Texas sunsets. This step back in time will relax you as the cares and worries of big city living melt away. Come and visit.
- Large guesthouse constructed in 1910
- Views of river & countryside with Hot Tub
- Wildlife abound
- Large front porch with rocking chairs
- Bedroom - King-size Bed
- Bathroom with tub & shower combo
- Continental Breakfast Foods
- Full Kitchen
- TV with satellite
- DVD player
- French Country Décor
- Dining Room
- Living Room
- Central Heat & Air
- Iron & Ironing board
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- Check Rates & Availability
- 2 nights required for All Event and Holiday Weekends
- No Children
- No Pets
- No Smoking on entire property
- Maximum Occupancy – 2
- Book both Big Ranch Sunday Haus & Guest Haus and Sunday Haus for up to 4 guests
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The CCRI golf team has begun their season and has played three dates so far. On April the ninth they played a warm-up match at CCRI's home course Cranston Country Club, then again on Saturday at Springfield Tech and then again Yesterday at home at Cranston Country Club.
On Tuesday April 9th they had a warm-up match with only CCRI fielding a complete roster so there were not team scores but individual scores were recorded. The CCRI team score was 358. Individually the scores were Anthony Lovechio (Wakefield, RI) shot a 93, Pat O'Connor (North Kingstown, RI) shot 81, Greg North (Jamestown, RI) shot 86, and Matt Burke (Wakefield, RI) shot a 98. While individual members of Dean College, Springfield Tech, Mass Bay CC and Holyoke CC also competed, but their scores were unavailable.
On Saturday April 14th the Knights traveled to Springfield tech and went 4-0 on the day. The Knights shot a team score of 329 which was the low score of the day. The Knights were followed by: UMass-Stockbridge at 354, Holyoke with a 380, Springfield Tech scored a 386, and Dean had a 423. Individually the Knights shot very well led by Anthony Lovechio with an excellent 75, 18 shots better than his first round of the season, Pat O'Connor shot a 77, Gina Bartolotta (Wakefield, RI) with a 86 and Greg North rounded out the foursome with a 91.
On Monday the 15th the Knights hosted Holyoke CC and UMass-Stockbridge and went 2-0 with a team score of 331. The Knights were followed by UMass Stockbridge with a 361and Holyoke shot a 400 as a team. The Knights were led by Anthony Lovechio who shot an 80, Pat O'Connor had the low score of the day with an impressive 76, Gina Bartolotta shot an 87 and Greg North shot 88.
The Knights are back in action Thursday the 18the when they will travel to Holyoke Community College to play Springfield Tech, Dean College and Holyoke in a four-way match beginning at 12noon.
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LTLFTcomposite wrote:lorenfb wrote:It's actually simpler than that - Tesla needs a volume vehicle (Model 3) for long term survival!
Hopefully for their sake they're figuring out how to do that profitably, losing money on each car and making up for it with volume is a flawed strategy
I'm no expert in such matters, but I think the goal from a marketing perspective is to draw more people into the brand via the lower cost offering, then over time some percentage of those customers aspire to the "luxury" offerings where margins are fatter - you know, impressing people you don't like spending by spending money you don't have. At some point it could even require spinning off separate branding like Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Infiniti, but that's a long ways down the road.
An OEM automotive company with two luxury vehicles (S & X) only and at their present volume, growth rate, and price points
isn't a long term viable business model. Obviously Model 3 needs to be profitable and not just from a gross profit standpoint
like Models S & X. Model 3 needs to "carry" the majority of Tesla's overhead structure long term.


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wwWFd?Posted by rtmsf on August 1st, 2007
As the Wake Forest community struggles to begin the healing process after the shocking death of Coach Skip Prosser last week, fans and alumni are left wondering what will happen next? While there's a standard protocol in place for when a coach retires, leaves for another program or simply gets fired, there really isn't one for something like this. Wake's AD Ron Wellman is facing some tough internal conflicts:
When is the appropriate time to begin talking about replacing a man that was so dear to the campus community?
How do you strike a proper balance between respect for the man's family and legacy while also working in the best long-term interests of the school?
What do you say to the players and recruits about the direction in which the program will be going, as their lives and futures are most impacted by your immediate decisions?
Wellman Has a Difficult Road Ahead to Navigate
We don't envy Wellman's position, as he is facing an extremely precarious situation. Any decision made too rashly or emotionally could negatively affect the basketball (and overall sports) program for the next decade. Any decision made too callously or calculatingly could result in a negative undercurrent that could also tarnish the integrity of the school and program. The key for Wellman, as when he hired Prosser and football coach Jim Grobe, is to find a situation that appropriately balances all factors to the greatest extent possible. MUCH easier said than done.
The Wake Forest message boards have already been buzzing about possible replacements for Coach Prosser, and as expected, they have fallen into two camps. As best we can ballpark it, from half to two-thirds of Wake fans would like to see Wellman promote from within, giving either of Prosser's assistant coaches Dino Gaudio or Jeff Battle a chance to lead the program without the dreaded "interim" tag attached. There are a couple of recent precedents for this course of action – Northwestern promoted its top assistant Pat Fitzgerald when its head football coach, Randy Walker, unexpectedly died in July 2006. Indiana did likewise with Bill Lynch when its head football coach, Terry Hoeppner, died of a brain tumor in June 2007. Wellman may feel less pressure to make this move with the announcement today that the vaunted "AT&T" class of 2008 are expected to keep their verbal commitments to the school.
The remainder would like to see Wellman open up a national search for a new coach. Despite the lateness of the season in the coaching carousel, there is a reasonable expectation that some coaches would leave their current programs mid-stream in order to have an opportunity at an ACC school with a top-rated recruiting class set to arrive. The most commonly discussed names (with positives and negatives below) are:
- Mike Montgomery – former head coach of Stanford (1986-2004) and the Golden State Warriors (2004-06)
- Monty is the only former D1 coach out there who is currently available.
- He fits the "profile" in that he ran a clean program in a strict academic environment at a small private school competing in a BCS conference.
- Very successful at Stanford and Montana (25 winning seasons in 26 years), including a F4 appearance in 1998.
- Would a long-time California guy want to move to the east coast?
- He is sixty years old – would he have the requisite drive and/or interest at this point in his life?
Can Wake Lure Monty out of Retirement?
- Anthony Grant – current VCU head coach (2006-present) and former uber-recruiter under Billy Donovan at Florida (1996-2006)
- Clearly he's on the fast track to a major job – it's simply a matter of when and where?
- Plays an exciting uptempo style of ball honed while on staff with Billy D at Florida.
- Has shown he can beat Duke in March.
- Only one year of collegiate head coaching experience (although a very good year at VCU).
- 41 years old – inexperienced, but potential to become Wake's coach for the next 25 years.
How About Anthony Grant?
- Gregg Marshall – current Wichita St. head coach (2007) and former Winthrop head coach (1998-2007)
- A (South) Carolina guy who is familiar with the ins and outs of recruiting in the area as well as the ACC.
- Just took a job with Wichita St. in April 2007 after nine very successful seasons at Winthrop – too disruptive and unfair to WSU?
- Style of play could be a problem – Wake fans tend to want to play uptempo basketball, and Marshall's teams are slower than Xmas.
- 44 years old, but experienced and very successful considering he was at a Big South school for nine seasons (7 NCAA appearances)
- Bob McKillop – current Davidson head coach (1989-present)
- Another coach familiar with the landscape of the ACC, having worked and recruited in the area for nearly two decades.
- Tremendous success at a small academically-oriented school (4 NCAA appearances and 3 NIT appearances in the last fourteen seasons).
- Brad Brownell – current Wright St. head coach (2006-present) and former UNC-Wilmington head coach (2002-06)
- Another young (38 years old) up-and-comer who has had oustanding success in five short years at UNC-Wilmington (2 NCAAs in 4 seasons) and Wright St. (1 NCAA in 1 season).
- Roots are in the midwest although he spent four recent years in North Carolina, so he should understand the lay of the land.
Or a Darkhorse Like McKillop?
Whichever direction Wellman chooses to go, he undoubtedly has his work cut out for him. Stay tuned, as we'll be all over the story if something breaks.


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Creating AntiVirus Signatures
by Soda_Popinsky
Antivirus scanners work with signatures, that means they compare a file to a list of known viruses, and if the file shows up in the list, it means it is a virus and is dealt with accordingly. A signature is made of a small part of the full virus, typically a part of the file that is unique.
The Clam Antivirus Project (http://www.clamav.net/ http://clamav.sourceforge.net) is an open source virus scanner available for free. Clam allows its users to create their own virus signatures, which is helpful if you discover a piece of malware that is not currently detected by Clam. This tutorial will show you how to create a signature file that can be used by any newer version of Clam on any platform it is used on, although I have used and written this tutorial based on my experience on the Windows port, ClamWin (http://www.clamwin.net). Necessary files to complete this tutorial are attached.
1. Strings
Strings is a tool that spits out strings contained in a file. If you are on Windows, get it from this address:
*nix boxes should already have it. Once downloaded, make sure it is in a folder included in your path. If you have no idea what that means, put the strings.exe file in your c:/windows/system32 folder. Inside the .zip file (attached) is our virus. To make our signature, we need to find a spot inside of it that is unique. We are going to hope that our virus has a string that is unique inside of it. Open a command prompt or terminal and run this command in the folder where virus.exe lives:
strings virus.exe > stringout.txt
You should now have a file called stringout.txt in that folder. Open that text file in a text editor and investigate.
Did you spot it? UltraVirus5000? If you can't find it, search for it.
Our virus writer (me) left behind a unique trait in his file. We will use this spot to make our signature.
2. Hex Editing
Open a Hex Editor that will let you copy paste. I found that some hex editors do not have good copy paste functionality, I found this freeware that does:
Open virus.exe with the hex editor.
On the far right column, you will see an ASCII representation of the file. The middle column is the hex representation of the file. If your hex editor will let you, search for the string "UltraVirus5000". That spot should now be highlighted on the right and middle columns.
If we were only going to use the string "UltraVirus5000" for our signature, then Clam would identify every file with "UltraVirus5000" as a virus. That is called a false positive, and it is bad. We are not going to use "UltraVirus5000" as our signature, but instead use "UltraVirus5000" and the binary surrounding it.
Highlight "UltraVirus5000" and about 10 characters before and after it. You should see the Hex being highlighted in the middle column as well. We now need to copy the hex, and this will differ between hex editing applications. Remember copy the highlighted section in the middle column, (the hex), not the ASCII on the right.
##Note | Do not select hex that starts in 00, or it won't work well with older versions.
3. Building the Signature
Copy the hex into a plain text editor like vi or notepad. Remove all the spaces using find -> replace. Now is when we name our virus. Clam has provided us with advice on naming.
-remember about the (Clam) marker (its automatically removed by the parser)
-use the most popular name of the virus/worm
-dont use white characters or slashes in virus names
prefixes for particular malware
-Worm for worms
-Trojan for backdoor programs
-JS for Java Script malware
-VBS for VBS malware
-W97M, W2000M for Word macros
-X97M, X2000M for Excel macros
-DoS for Denial of Service attack software
-VirTool for virus construction kits
-Dialer for dialers
-Joke for hoaxes
More info here:
##IMPORTANT: -dont use white characters or slashes in virus names ##
In our text editor, here is the format for a signature
Worm.BugBear.A (Clam)=xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You will replace the hex (represented as x's) above with the hex you pasted into the editor. "(Clam)" will be removed by the parser, and you can put whatever you want. You also replace the name.
Save this file with a .db extension. In your ClamWin.conf, (Documents and Settings in Windows, probably /etc in *nix) find your database folder on the line:
database = C:\whateverpathyourdatabaseisin
Save your .db in the path shown on that line.
4. Test
Run Clam on the virus extracted from the .zip folder. If it is detected, then you have been successful in making a signature. If not, make sure you followed the steps correctly.
False positives are dangerous. Make sure you do not use signatures widely until you test them first.
But then again, so is malware.
Comments, suggestions, criticisim, high fives or Chipotle burritos are welcome.