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The Reserve Bank is likely to leave key policy rates unchanged at its mid-quarter monetary policy review next week but will go for 0.25 per cent CRR rate cut to support growth, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said in a research report.
It said RBI will go for a 0.25 per cent cut in the cash reserve ration (CRR), which is the portion of bank deposits parked with the central bank, on its December 18 policy review to support growth and will resume cutting rates only from January once inflation peaks off.
"We expect the RBI to resume cutting rates only from January - 75 basis points (0.75 per cent) till July - once inflation peaks off," the report said, adding that "RBI rate cuts will not transmit into lending rate cuts unless the liquidity situation improves."
Over the past three months, the Reserve Bank has reduced the cash reserve ratio, the portion of deposits banks are required to keep with RBI, by 0.50 per cent to 8 per cent. But these cuts did not lead to an easing of overnight rates.
Though, RBI has finally decided to resume open market operations (OMOs) to ease liquidity, BofA ML said that "Governor Subbarao may not want to take chances with the RBI's inflation fighting image by cutting rates at 7.5 per cent inflation."
India is the only BRIC where lending rates are almost at their 2008 peak, the report said.
India had been growing around 8-9 per cent before the global financial meltdown in 2008. The growth rate in 2011-12 slipped to a nine-year low of 6.5 per cent.
According to the official data, the Indian economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the July-September period this year, while in the quarter ended June 30, the economy grew by 5.5 per cent.
Inflation as measured by all indices has remained elevated and Wholesale Price Index-based inflation has remained above the Reserve Bank's comfort zone of 5-5.5 per cent for nearly three years now.
The RBI is scheduled to announce its mid-quarter monetary policy review on December 18.
Reserve Bank governor D Subbarao has resisted a widespread call for the growth-propping rate cuts for some time now, citing the elevated inflation.


text: Strateg1st 471 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 Not sure if this would go here or in feature requests, considering that its probably not something that would ever be implemented, but thought the ideas should be shared anyway, hence here lol. anyway, me and a few friends thought of how cool it would be if there were other factions in addition to the three already in play. I haven't come up with a leader or representative for each faction for that would really take some in depth thought and extra creative thought as to who would be suited for such a role, a fictional character or a real one? Or how shall I make a reference to something related in real life? Anyway, Here they are: Name: Outsiders Color: Blue Symbol: Generic Alien head Motto: Acquire it Description: They've come to earth, following the unmistakable signal of Qonqr through space and time, they've come for its technological power, and since alien technology is already advanced, they've come armed with the nanobot technology to take control of qonqr, defeat their human adversaries and subjugate earth. They already have an understanding of its components yet have no desire to hack it, they seem to want to acquire it. Any more than that is unknown due to inability to communicate. And people who join that faction aren't necessarily aliens. They're human sympathizers or those trying to secure a high rank for the inevitable take over. Or even prisoners forced to deploy against their will through slave collar technology. Name: The UN Color: Gold Symbol: Earth Motto: Secure it Description: They believe it could potentially be dangerous to use, but too important to destroy, and that it should be kept from the hands that would use it for their own ends. It should be captured and locked away in the deepest vault for good until a true solution can be reached, or the mysteries surrounding qonqr and everything about it are uncovered. The members are mainly approved volunteers, civilian contractors, and high clearance military personnel, to use nanobot technology to try to aid the effort to capture, conceal, and secure the situation and prevent mass panic and this secret war from coming to light. Name: The Followers Color: White Symbol: Chalice with stars Motto: Follow it Description: They believe that Qonqr is a machination of god. That it is a sign of the coming messiah, they follow qonqr, and through their prophet receives the word of god and blindly follows the orders the prophet commands. Because of their doctrine, They attack all of those that do not share their exact beliefs about qonqr, even swarm. For they believe it is not something to be captured and or protected. It is their to bring about the coming of days, to lead the true believers into an era of prosperity and peace. 8 Kirra, LastGhost, Rumad and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites

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Steve and Gregg Suvagian remember when their father opened the Edgewood Market back in 1958.
"We were young then," said Steve, "and now we're well older."
The brothers took over the store from their father in 1981, carrying on the tradition of serving the working families of northern Edgewood, Johnson & Wales students and Warwick and Pawtuxet Village commuters on their way from work. There is a picture on the wall of the snow piled up around the market during the blizzard of 1978.
"That's us in front of the store," Gregg said. "I had hair and a beard then. We stayed open during the blizzard and helped feed the neighborhood for many days afterward. We gained the trust of the neighborhood, and many of those families still shop here."
While the business started out as a local market, selling the customary bread, milk, deli items and staples, the Suvajian brothers have expanded into a full service deli and pizza parlor, with a few tables and a large take-out business. Using only the freshest meats, Steve said that it is not unusual to sell 40 burgers in a given day.
A lunch hour at Edgewood Market finds people lined at the counter for their humongous subs and delicious pizzas, while others relax over their daily specials, all freshly made in-house, like shepherd's pie ($4.99) or their delicious chicken cutlets. The chicken cutlet parmesan tray is one of the many favorite catering dishes, along with a variety of pasta, chicken wings, antipasto and cold cut trays.
Subs are made on delicious fresh bread from Silver Star bakery, ranging from American cold cuts ($5.50/$7.50) to turkey, ham and cheese ($6.95/$8.95).
"Finish a small and you'll be full. Finish a large and you'll be worshipped," Steve tells everyone.
And then there are their famous Boffa Super Subs. Joyce and I shared the 30-inch sandwich one day, and it was all we could do to finish it. The fresh roll was loaded with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, hot peppers, oil and vinegar ($14.95).
"We have many people from Pawtuxet Village who love our pizza," Steve said.
And we know why after ordering the vegetarian, made with their own fresh pizza dough and loaded with veggies, cheese and a sweet, tasty sauce. ($9/$16.95). The small was enough for the two of us.
Using the best ingredients such as chicken from Willow Tree, deli meats from USFoods and bread from Silver Star are important to Steve and Gregg, as they treat all of their customers like old friends…and most of them are.
They take an occasional ribbing for all of the Yankees memorabilia on the wall, but quickly point out that the Red Sox are also represented. There are news articles about their customers, including the local police and fire fighters. They point with pride to a Rhode Island Magazine article about a famous local chef whose favorite spot for a sub is Edgewood Market.
If you are waiting for a pizza, roam around and check out the photos and items on the walls and shelves, including a section dedicated to The Three Stooges.
Stop by Edgewood Market Pizza & Deli at 1043 Narragansett Boulevard, just over the Providence line in Cranston. Order a pizza, a grinder or a meal and pick up your milk, bread, lottery tickets and whatever else you need.
Steve and Gregg will make you feel at home in one of those rare family-owned establishments that maintains its local flavor, keeps its prices reasonable and contributes to the local economy.
They are closed Sundays ("We're getting older, and need to spend a little time with our families," Gregg said. You'll find them there six days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Call ahead at 941-5060, or visit them on line at edgewooddeli.com.


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As the hosts of one of the most coveted annual Super Bowl parties in Maryland, Steve and Zivah Ring have obligations to uphold. So what if they had planned on spending much of the winter in sunny Florida?
After the Ravens secured the AFC championship two weeks ago, the Rings hopped a plane back to frigid Baltimore.
"We came into town just to throw this party," said Zivah Ring of Stevenson. "And we're leaving again right afterwards."
Over the past 47 years, Super Bowl Sunday has morphed from just another blah winter weekend day into an unofficial national holiday. And with the Ravens playing for the national title for the first time since 2001, Baltimoreans have an extra reason to celebrate. Across the region, Ravens fans — from society doyennes to a club of biking enthusiasts — rose to the occasion.
The Rings own Westminster's Blue Point Crab House, and they've been hosting a Super Bowl party for a dozen years. Zivah Ring estimates she'll spend at least $150 on each of her 40 to 45 guests.
The menu, by Biddle Street Catering, includes a raw bar — with oyster shuckers. There will also be a bruschetta bar, gourmet pizzas and potato skins. And, those are just the appetizers.
"At halftime, we always serve filet," Zivah Ring said. "And for dessert, we have Pimlico cake."
Over the years, the Rings' party has acquired an undeniable cachet, with guests going to great lengths to attend.
"A few years ago, we had a terrible storm," Zivah Ring said. "But we didn't lose a single guest due to the bad weather."
For Jerry Edwards, there's a magic that occurs only in large groups of people. So, once the Ravens were bound for New Orleans, he threw away his budget, rented the back room at Roy's Restaurant in the Inner Harbor, and invited 30 of his friends — and their children — to celebrate with him.
"I was going to have a party at the house," said Edwards, owner and corporate chef of Chef's Expressions catering in Lutherville. "But …for the Super Bowl, I wanted to be where the action is."
Once the game starts, Edwards' guests will watch the play-by-play while nibbling on sushi, tempura and other items from Roy's Hawaiian fusion cuisine.
For the Fat-Boys, a social club that describes itself on its website (fatboysnafb.com) as "a tight-knit alliance of brothers, bikers and non-bikers," the Super Bowl is a chance to cheer, chow down and raise a few bucks for charity.
"We've been having this party for close to 30 years," said Al Panuska, co-chairman of the Fat-Boys. "Usually we have about 350 people. But, with this year, we're expecting close to 500."
The party, which includes a silent auction, is primarily a fundraiser for the club, but some proceeds are set aside to help struggling Harford County families.
The party is held at Martin's East Catering in Middle River. It includes an open bar and a menu featuring pit beef and ham, barbecued chicken and ribs, steamed shrimp, Italian meatballs, a salad bar and assorted desserts.
"It's a lot of fun," said Joe Lanza, the general manager of Martin's East. "We'll have about 25 people working. If we're lucky, our staff might even catch a glimpse of the game."


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Jacques Pépin is a world-renowned chef, cookbook author and public television cooking show host. He has written 28 books, the most recent of which is NEW COMPLETE TECHNIQUES. His last book, ESSENTIAL PEPIN has a companion series, Pépin's 12th Francisco and broadcast nationwide, and we're excited to share one of Chef Pépin's favorite recipes from the book, Les Oeufs Jeannette.
A participant in Food & Wine's Aspen Classic almost every year since its inception in 1983, Pépin has been Dean of Special Programs at the International Culinary Center in New York since 1989 and an adjunct faculty member at Boston University since 1984. And he will be the last guest mentor for the finale of The Taste tonight, Thursday February 20th on ABC. Who will win in the showdown between Ludo and Anthony? Watch at 8pm EST to find out.


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Episode 63: Featuring an interview with world renowned Jewish entertainer, LIPA Schmeltzer
September 22, 2016
Episode 62: Featuring an interview with Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, founder and Dean of Yeshiva Darchei Noam of Monsey, and founder and Director of Project Y.E.S.
September 15, 2016
Episode 61: Season Premiere, featuring Ariella Loew, Orthodox female police officer in Chicago
September 8, 2016
Episode 60: Featuring an interview with Akiva Neuman, rabbinical student at YU and prospective competitor on "American Ninja Warrior"
June 22, 2016
Episode 59: Featuring an interview with the "Six-Minute Rabbi," Hanoch Hecht, about his participating in the Food Network's reality show, "Chopped"
June 16, 2016
Episode 58: Featuring an interview with Faranak Margolese, author of "Off the Derech"
June 9, 2016
Episode 57: Featuring an interview with Ronit Polin, playwright, trendsetting filmmaker and founder of FlyingSparks Productions
June 2, 2016
Episode 56: Featuring an interview with Racheli Frankel, mother of terror victim Naftali Frankel and Unity Prize founder
May 31, 2016
Episode 55: Featuring an interview with female chassidic cyclist Chumi Borenstein - Rubin
May 19, 2016
Episode 54: Featuring a conversation with special guest, Chaim Levin, abuse survivor and activist
May 4, 2016
Episode 53: Featuring an interview with playwright and actor Tenara Calem about her upcoming play about Orthodox Jews, "Aviva in October"
April 13, 2016
Episode 52: Featuring Ariel Tavor, proprietor of "ROAST: Homestyle Chicken" in NYC
March 31, 2016
Episode 51: Featuring special guest, Jessie Auritt - documentarian working on the film Supergirl about Naomi Kutin - an Orthodox Jewish weight lifting phenom
March 17, 2016
Episode 50: Featuring Greg Zukerman, special reporter at the WSJ and JITC Orthodox Jewish All Star
March 10, 2016
Episode 49: In honor of Shlock Rock's 30th Anniversary Tour, Allison Josephs hosts The King of Shlock, Lenny Solomon and The Jewish Rapper, Etan G.
February 25, 2016
Episode 48: Allison Josephs features Haredi rap band and Eurovision hopefuls, Shtar
February 18, 2016
Episode 47: Featuring Alan Shlomo Veingrad who shares his story of being an orthodox Jew and Superbowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys
February 4, 2016
Episode 46: Allison Josephs hosts Nachum Segal to preview NSN's 2016 Kosher Halftime Show
January 28, 2016
Epsiode 45: Allison Josephs features members from the Maccabeats and Naturally 7 to discuss their popular "Shed a Little Light" video collaboration
January 21, 2016
Episode 44: Featuring a conversation about ATARA and their 2016 convention, "Partners in Creation" with Miriam Leah Gamliel
January 14, 2016
Episode 43: Featuring Keshet Starr, Director of Advocacy and Legal Strategy at the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA)
January 7, 2016
Episode 42: Featuring Meir Kalmanson, actor, director, screenwriter, and Creative Director of AMK Productions
December 24, 2015
Episode 41: Featuring Lisa G. Twerski, LCSW for Nefesh International and their upcoming 19th Annual Nefesh International Conference
December 17, 2015
Episode 40: Featuring guests who add light to the world: Yaakov Feldstein, winner of the Dance for Kindness Worldwide Anthem competition and Zvi Gluck, founder and Director of Amudim
December 10, 2015
Episode 39: Featuring Jamie Geller, American-born Israeli food writer, celebrity chef, television producer and businesswoman
December 3, 2015
Episode 38: Featuring Rahel Jarach - an Orthodox woman living in France who will describe what life is like for observant French Jews.
November 19, 2015
Episode 37: Featuring Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, author of, "Up, Up, and Oy Vey: How Jewish History, Culture, and Values Shaped the Comic Book Superhero" and "New York's Hippest Rabbi"
November 12, 2015
Episode 36: Featuring John Pizzi, the Catholic ventriloquist/comedian who is on a mission to share his love of the Orthodox Jewish community with the world
On this episode of Jew in the City Speaks, Allison Josephs interviews John Pizzi, the Catholic ventriloquist/comedian who grew up and now works in the Orthodox community and who's on a mission to share his love of them with the world.
November 5, 2015
Episode 35: Featuring an interview with Dave Weinberg of Loop 88
Founded in March 2012, loop88 is now the largest multi-channel network in the Pinterest ecosystem, working with over 10,000 influencers, boutique and global advertising agencies, and top brands, such as: P&G, The Home Depot, Verizon, General Mills and Lionsgate Entertainment.
October 29, 2015
Episode 34: Featuring Rabbi Jack Abramowitz and Elad Nehorai
On this episode of Jew in the City speaks, Allison Josephs talks to a rabbi who goes to ComicCon - Rabbi Jack Abramowitz, and Pop Chasid's and Hevria founder Elad Nehorai on being out of the box Orthodox Jews.
October 22, 2015
Episode 33: Featuring a Preview of the Upcoming Shabbos Project with Yakir Frazer and Robby Nissan
October 15, 2015
Episode 32: Featuring an interview with The Zoo Rabbi, Rabbi Natan Slifkin and a Jew in the City update
September 17, 2015
Episode 31: Season 2 (NSN Season 4) Premiere: Featuring Yocheved Nadell and Freda Rothschild
September 10, 2015
Episode 30: Featuring Chana Schusterman, creator of California Gourmet Chocolate Chips and Rabbi Jack Abramowitz of OU Torah
On this episode of Jew in the City Speaks we meet the Hassidic Jewish woman who solved the Trader Joe's pareve chocolate chip problem, and Jack Abramowitz - an out of the box Orthodox rabbi who has a plan to help you learn all of Mishna Torah, just a few minutes each day.
July 2, 2015
Episode 29: Featuring Debbie Fox, founder and Director of Magen Yeladim Child Safety Institute who speaks to us about abuse in the Orthodox community.
June 25, 2015
Episode 28: Featuring Rabbi Pesach Sommer and a Discussion about Project Makom and the recent Project Makom Shabbaton
June 16, 2015
Episode 27: Featuring Emily Stern, artist, poet, photographer, baalat teshuva and eldest daughter of Howard Stern
June 11, 2015
Episode 26: Featuring a look at the incredible life and untimely passing of Allison's friend and mentor, Rochelle Shoretz, founder of Sharsheret and so much more
June 4, 2015
Episode 25: Featuring Saul Blinkoff, Orthodox Jew and director/animator for Disney, MTV and more
May 28, 2015
Episode 24: Featuring Dov Popack, Hassidic Jew and founder/owner of Fiya, the world's first kosher Caribbean restaurant.
May 21, 2015
Episode 23: Featuring Tamir Goodman, aka the Jewish Jordan on how he broke the glass ceiling for shomer shabbos professional athletes and the future of Orthodox athletes in the NBA.
May 7, 2015
Episode 22: Featuring Sienna Dube and Willow Goldman - 9 year old Orthodox girls raising money for the victims of Nepal, and CEO of top ad agency 360i, Sarah Hofstetter, 2013 Orthodox Jewish All Star.
April 30, 2015
Episode 21: Featuring Chanie Waxler, a Chassidic woman and event planner, who gives us an inside look at how nuanced the Chassidic world is.
April 23, 2015
Episode 20: A Yom HaShoah edition featuring Wendy Berezovsky, founder of Sweet Dreams for Kids and Ruchama Uzan, who raised $25,000 to help cure Angelman's Syndrome
Yom HaShoah edition: When tragedy strikes, don't ask "why," simply respond with kindness. Special guests who do special kindness: Wendy Berezovsky, founder of Sweet Dreams for Kids, and Ruchama Uzan, mother of a four year old girl who raised $25,000 to help cure Angelman's Syndrome.
April 16, 2015
Episode 19: Featuring Yitzy Kasowitz, a Chabad chassid and Lego Engineer (it's a real job) who founded JBrick (a Jewish-themed Lego company). Plus exciting developments on ending the agunah crisis.
March 25, 2015
Episode 18: Featuring Wendy Shalit, author of "A Return to Modesty"
March 19, 2015
Episode 17: Featuring: "Orthodox Women who Work," with special guests Tova Herskovitz from "Women in the Workforce" and Chaya Fishman from "The Jewish Women's Entrepreneur Network"
March 11, 2015
Episode 16: Featuring special guests "Batya" - an Orthodox woman who (with her husband) decided to take two small children into her home when no one else would and Sarah Casteel - an Orthodox teenage girl who runs a food rescue organization
February 19, 2015
Episode 15: Featuring Issamar Ginzberg - a Chasidic Inc. Top Ten Entrepreneur and 2013 JITC All Star.
February 12, 2015
Episode 14: Featuring Joan Weiner - a frum female comedienne and the women of "Bullet Proof Stockings"
February 5, 2015
Episode 13: Featuring Tziporah Gelman - a rebbetzin and zumba instructor and Shosh Pasarel, a frum female animation student at FIT
January 29, 2015
Episode 12: Featuring Avi Cyperstein with Yaakov Landau of Chaverim of Queens and Alexander Rapaport of Masbia
January 15, 2015
Episode 11: Featuring Mike Dube and Yoni Greenstein - founders of the "Sharing Seats" organization
January 8, 2015
Episode 10: Featuring Emily Weisberg and Itta Werdiger-Roth - two women who are revolutionizing the kosher restaurant space
January 1, 2015
Episode 9: Featuring Miriam Kosman, a Charedi mother of 11 living in Israel, getting a PhD in philosophy
December 25, 2014
Episode 8: Featuring Chaim Horowitz, musical director of The Maccabeats and Mindy Schaper with Gavriella Lerner for Jew in the City
December 18, 2014
Episode 7: Featuring Rabbi Eli Gewirtz, founder and Director of Partners in Torah
December 11, 2014
Episode 6: Featuring a recap of the third annual Orthodox Jewish All Star Awards
December 4, 2014
Episode 5: Featuring Ethan Zohn - winner of CBS's "Survivor" and professional soccer player
November 20, 2014
Episode 4: Featuring Jew in the City 2014 All Star Joshua Meier
November 13, 2014
Episode 3: Featuring Misha Beshkin and Estee Ackerman
November 6, 2014
Episode 2: Featuring Rabbi Warren Goldstein on the Shabbos Project - past & future and Mindy Pollak, Jew in the City 2014 Orthodox Jewish All Star
October 30, 2014
Episode 1: Inaugural episode featuring comedian/entertainer Mendy Pellin
October 23, 2014
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Scott Dixon sweeps IndyCar's Toronto doubleheader
TORONTO (AP) — Scott Dixon went into Pocono Raceway a week ago ranked seventh in the IndyCar standings and approaching the one-year mark on his last victory.
My, what a difference a week makes.
Dixon snapped his slump with a win at Pocono, then pulled off a weekend sweep Sunday of the doubleheader event at Toronto.
Three wins in seven days made Dixon the winningest active driver in IndyCar, but more importantly thrust him into the heart of the championship race. With six races remaining, he's vaulted over the last week five spots in the standings to second and trails championship leader Helio Castroneves by 29 points.
"We're here for the points. It's been a hell of a swing over a seven-day period," Dixon said. "It's nice to put a little pressure on Helio, and hopefully we can keep that going."
Next up for IndyCar? An Aug. 4 race at Mid-Ohio, where Dixon is the defending race winner. Dixon isn't thinking about a second series championship just yet — he instead wants to focus on finding the same consistency Castroneves has used to take control of the points race.
"Helio has had a pretty stress-free year as far as not being involved in accidents or having mechanicals," Dixon said. "I think it's still going to be a tough battle. I like the look of the tracks we have coming up. I think we are in the hunt."
Castroneves, who finished second to Dixon on Sunday, isn't giving up and doesn't view Dixon as any bigger of a threat than he did defending series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay, who was second in the standings until this weekend.
"Both are champions ... they've been there," Castroneves said. "We just got to keep focused on our work. I'm not worried less or more because it's Scott. The same thing was with Ryan. They're both great teams. But I trust my guys. I know we have the best equipment, the best guys out there. We know what we are capable of, that's what we're focused on at this point."
But the three-time Indianapolis 500 winner admitted Sunday he desperately wants his first series championship.
"I want it as bad as anybody — especially having those guys behind me," he said. "I have that chance. I'm going to fight as much as I can. If I have a good car to finish, I will finish strong. If I don't have a good car to finish, I'll play smart. I want it more than anybody."
Dixon was barely challenged at Exhibition Place, needing to pull off two late restarts to preserve what was otherwise an easy Sunday drive.
The win was the 32nd of his career, and moved Dixon into sole possession of seventh on the all-time wins list. His victory Saturday moved him into a tie with teammate Dario Franchitti, Sebastien Bourdais and Paul Tracy, but the 32-year-old New Zealander is on the hunt for much more.
His sweep of the Toronto doubleheader also earned Dixon a $100,000 bonus from IndyCar sponsor Sonax.
″$100 grand is good, but I'd rather have the points. Points are why we're here," said Dixon, who moved ahead of Franchitti by one victory to become the winningest active driver in IndyCar.
Castroneves never had anything for Dixon.
"They were in a different league, Scott and Ganassi guys, I was pushing," Castroneves said. "Whatever he is taking for breakfast, I want it. Scott, tell me what you're having for breakfast. Let's be realistic — the guy was leading the whole race, 13 seconds ahead."
Bourdais was third for his second podium finish of the weekend after not finishing in the top-three in American open-wheel since 2007. On Saturday, his second-place trophy slipped off its pedestal and shattered as he was presented with it on the podium. Sunday was a successful handoff as Bourdais picked up the trophy without a pedestal.
Bourdais managed his finish without having a single push-to-pass to rely on inside his car, and passed Power on the final restart with three laps remaining to grab his podium finish.
"It was really hard, and it was from seventh place," Bourdais said. "Things just turned our way. I was hooked up."
Toronto native James Hinchcliffe had a rough weekend — an issue with his throttle prevented him from starting the race with the rest of the field. He finished 21st, four laps behind the leaders.
Carlos Munoz, who got a call from Panther Racing late Saturday night to replace Ryan Briscoe because Briscoe broke his right wrist, finished 17th. It was the second IndyCar race of the 21-year-old Colombian's career, first on a road course.
Franchitti, who had third place stripped of him Saturday and then restored after a penalty, was fourth as Target Chip Ganassi Racing has seemed to turn itself around over the last week. Winless until Pocono, Dixon and Franchitti are formidable threats again.
E.J. Viso was fifth and the highest finishing Andretti Autosport driver after defending series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay was involved in an accident on the final restart with Will Power that took both Hunter-Reay and Power out of contention for third place.
"I talked to (Power) and he just said he got loose on the bottom and he just drove right up into us," Hunter-Reay said. "I don't think he drove into me on purpose, but we were taken out of the race. We had a good day going and had a decent car."
Charlie Kimball was sixth as Ganassi's three drivers claimed three of the top six spots.
Mike Conway, in a return for Dale Coyne Racing after winning at Detroit in June, was seventh and followed by teammate Justin Wilson. Marco Andretti and Canadian driver Alex Tagliani rounded out the top 10.


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When I save a photo with Splash in the file dialogue I see the buttons Open and Cancel in stead of Save and Cancel. When I click Open it does save the file though.
When I add Splash as a shortcut in PS select a picture, push the shortcut Splash does open but the picture does not show up.
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This cake is delicious with your favorite frosting, and also tastes great served with all-fruit preserves and sliced fruit. Contributed by Kim Lutz, from Welcoming Kitchen: 200 Delicious Allergen- & Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes* (Sterling, ©2011).
Makes one 8- or 9-inch cake (8 pieces)
- ¾ cup oat flour
- ¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup rice milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, baking soda, salt, xanthan gum, and sugar.
In a small bowl, combine canola oil, rice milk, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry. Stir apple cider vinegar into batter. Pour batter into oiled cake pan.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Our sessions incorporate vocal technique training, choral singing, music-oriented meditation, community and relationship building activities, creative play, and musical improvisation and games all within a supportive, non-judgmental family environment.
Music selections are soulful, spirit-driven Gospel, Broadway, Spiritual, World Music, Pop/Rock with lyrics that are universally accessible to people of any religious belief (no He, Him or Jesus). Each session is co-taught by industry seasoned professionals: Artistic Director, Amy Silverman, and a powerhouse musical director. We're lucky to have many talented and in-demand musical directors and conductors who feel committed to our success and growth. Plan to be musically guided and inspired by the leadership of Troy Burton, Emily Joy Sullivan, Chris Dilley, and other fantastic surprise guest conductors.
What to expect:
Choir Rehearsal + Jam Session + Singing Technique Training + Expressive Creative Activities + Amazing Family-like Supportive Community of People Who Love to Sing + Conscious, Spiritual and Soulful Approach + Professional, Dynamic Leaders
We will gradually schedule some Pop-Up Flash Choirs in places like the DMV, Unemployment Office, Hospital Lobbies etc. And, depending on the consistency of attendance
There will be certain required attendance dates in order to participate in performances. Because this group is new, we can not yet say exactly what this will look like but you will be kept informed as things become more and more clear and the most active members of the community will be included in decision making.
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Asylum-Based Permanent Residency
Every year, thousands of people come to the United States in need of protection because they have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted due to their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Those found eligible for asylum are permitted to remain in the United States.
Unlike the U.S. Refugee Program, which provides protection to refugees by bringing them to the United States for resettlement, the U.S. Asylum Program provides protection to qualified refugees who are already in the United States or are seeking entry into the United States at a port of entry. Asylum-seekers may apply for asylum in the United States regardless of their countries of origin. There are no quotas on the number of individuals who may be granted asylum each year (with the exception of individuals whose claims are based solely on persecution for resistance to coercive population control measures).
U.S. "Affirmative" Asylum Processing with USCIS:
In the Affirmative Asylum process, individuals who are physically present in the United States, regardless of how they got here and regardless of their current immigration status, may apply for asylum. They do so "affirmatively" by submitting an application to USCIS. In keeping with the idea that a genuine asylum-seeker should present himself/herself to authorities "without delay," asylum-seekers must apply for asylum within one year from the date of last arrival in the United States, unless they can show changed circumstances that materially affect their eligibility or extraordinary circumstances relating to the delay in filing, and demonstrate that they filed within a reasonable amount of time given those circumstances.
It is important to note that affirmative asylum applicants are almost never detained. Applicants are free to live in the U.S. pending the completion of their asylum processing with USCIS and, if found ineligible by USCIS, until final detrmination by an Immigration Judge (see U.S. "Defensive" Asylum Processing with EOIR).
This processing is usually completed within 6 months of the initial application, including processing by the Immigration Judge if required. If USCIS can approve the application, the decision is usually issued within 60 days from the initial application. During this time, most asylum applicants are not authorized to work.
U.S. "Defensive" Asylum Processing with EOIR:
Immigration Judges with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) hear asylum applications only in the context of "defensive" asylum proceedings. That is, applicants request asylum as a defense against removal from the United States. Immigration Judges (IJs) hear such cases in adversarial (court-room-like) proceedings: the IJ is the judge that hears the applicant's claim and also hears any concerns about the validity of the claim raised by the government, which is represented by an attorney. The IJ then makes a determination of eligibility. If the applicant is not found eligible for asylum, the IJ determines whether the applicant is eligible for any other forms of relief from removal and, if not, will order the individual removed from the United States.
Ineligibility to Apply for Asylum
An asylum-seeker is ineligible to apply for asylum if he or she:
- Failed to file an asylum application within one year of his or her last arrival in the United States or April 1, 1997, whichever is later.
Exception to the 1-Year Filing Deadline:
The applicant demonstrates either the existence of changed circumstances* which materially affect the applicant's eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances** relating to the delay in filing. The applicant needs to have filed the application within a reasonable time given the exception.
- Previously applied for asylum and was denied by an Immigration Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals
Exception to Previous Denials of Asylum:
The applicant establishes the existence of changed circumstances* which materially affect his or her eligibility for asylum.
- Can be removed to a safe third country pursuant to a bilateral or multilateral agreement
Pursuant to a bilateral agreement between the United States and Canada, unless asylum-seekers arriving at a U.S./Canada land border port of entry or transiting through the United States while being removed from Canada fall within an exception to the agreement, they will be returned to Canada to seek protection there.
Expedited Removal
Most undocumented migrants stopped by immigration officials at a U.S. port-of-entry (POE) may be subject to expedited removal. This means that, for persons other than genuine asylum seekers, refusal of admission and/or removal from the United States can be effected quickly.
However, some of the individuals arriving at an Immigration POE without proper documentation are genuine asylum-seekers fleeing persecution in their home country. Because of the circumstances of their flight from their homes and departure from their countries, they may arrive in the U.S. with no documents or with fraudulent documents obtained as the only way out of their country.
Any person subject to expedited removal who raises a claim for asylum - or expresses fear of removal - will be given the opportunity to explain his or her fears to an Asylum Officer. Recognizing that some refugees may be hesitant to come forward with a request for protection at the time of arrival, immigration policy and procedures require Inspectors to ask each individual who may be subject to expedited removal the following series of "protection questions" to identify anyone who is afraid of return:
- Why did you leave your home country or country of last residence?
- Do you have any fear or concern about being returned to your home country or being removed from the United States?
- Would you be harmed if you were returned to your home country or country of last residence?
- Do you have any questions or is there anything else you would like to add?
If the individual expresses a fear of return, the individual is detained and given an interview by an Asylum Officer. The role of the Asylum Officer is as an Asylum Pre-Screening Officer (APSO) who interviews the person to determine if he or she has a credible fear of persecution or torture. This is a standard that is broader and the burden of proof easier to meet than the well-founded fear of persecution standard needed to obtain asylum. Those found to have a "credible fear" are referred to an Immigration Judge to hear their asylum claims. This places the asylum seeker on the "defensive" path to asylum. Most individuals who are found to have a credible fear are almost immediately released to relatives or community groups, or on their own recognizance. However, some are not released, and instead are detained while their asylum claims are pending with the Immigration Judge.
If the individual who expresses a fear of return is arriving from Canada at a U.S.-Canadian land border port of entry, or is being removed from Canada and transiting through the United States, the APSO will conduct a threshold screening interview to determine whether he or she must seek protection in Canada instead of the United States. If the individual is eligible to seek protection in the United States, the APSO then will determine whether he or she has a credible fear of persecution or torture.
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(Updated) A high yield savings account is a bank account, often online, where you can earn a small, but safe return on your cash. Unfortunately in the last few years savings account rates have fallen to record lows. 2012 May see an uptick in rates, but even then your APR % is going to be historically low. Anything above or near 1% is great right now. I've got most of my liquid cash savings at ING Direct, and Lending Club.
High Yield Savings Account Rates
Here are the best companies that offer high yield savings accounts. The rates change constantly, but this rate table is updated hourly.
Savings Alternative
With most savings accounts earning under 2%, you might look into a little different type of liquid investment. LendingClub.com offers high interest rate notes that you can invest in with as little as $25. The average return is over 9%.
Sign up at LendingClub.com and start earning over 9%
Why primarily online. Online banking is far more fluid than a bank with branches, paper statements etc… Therefore lower yield. ING and E*Trade are great examples of being 100% online and maintaining a lot of liquidity. The trade-off is you have to most of the work yourself. You don't have a broker working for you like you would at an investment firm etc… If you are a brick and mortar guy check with your existing bank. The reason many of these high yield savings accounts are now online, is because there is not a lot of work involved when you just want to move money and let it sit.
What are the requirements for a high-yield savings account?
Commonly, you have to meet at least four requirements in order to receive a high yield savings account. Make a sufficiently large enough initial deposit, keep a high balance over time, limit transactions in and out of the account, and have other banking relationships along with the high-yield account.
Most banks will ask that you have a checking account with them so that it is easier for you to transfer and affectively change anything as a "total" banking customer with them. Banks have followed a credo that implies high yield savings accounts "only" to valued customers.
What should I do now?
Speak with your current bank and ask where you can get a higher yield rate. If they don't know, look online and there will be reputable banks that pop up or places with lists like man that will help you pick and choose your best option. A high yield savings account can greatly benefit you in the long run. If you have a growing amount of revenue, or your savings account just doesn't seem to blossom, think about a high yield savings account. It can greatly benefit your monetary gains.
High Yield Is Dead
The online savings account is dead.
Where are people supposed to put their money right now and earn a decent return? The stock market? Good luck with that. Might as well put it all on red.
The so called "high-yield" savings accounts are anything but. The banks are desperate for deposits to shore up their balance sheets, yet rates keep dropping faster than condo prices in Miami.
I have a business account with ING Direct that's earning….wait for it….1.7%. I hardly call that "earning" anything. There are higher rates out there of course, especially for personal accounts, but they still suck.
I setup a 2nd account (you can have two max) as a business account at Lending Club. I'm going to start moving some of my savings into notes there.
I'm not the only one starting to see the value of Lending Club as a replacement for CD's and online savings accounts.
So goodbye "high yield" accounts. You're dead to me.
What is a Money Market Account?
A money market account differs from a traditional savings account or a certificate of deposit (CD) in certain fundamental and important ways. They offer certain advantages that certain individuals may wish to take advantage of, but understanding their peculiarities is an important first step. During this period of extreme economic uncertainty, securing additional yield is important wherever possible, and a money market account is one such option.
In the U.S., the money market describes the market for investments with maturities under one year. This market includes treasury bills (T-Bills), corporate paper, overnight repurchase agreements (repos), and Eurodollars. Each of these instruments matures in less than a year and are considered highly liquid. The return they offer, which must be compounded over the course of the year (the capital must usually be invested multiple times to achieve this rate), is slightly higher than the rate offered in a traditional savings account. In most cases, an individual has a number of choices of what type of money market fund they wish to invest their money in as the underlying investment of the account. These funds manage the aggregate cash position as a pool which allows the manager to account for regularly changing cash needs of the various participants.
Other features that are common to money market accounts include the ability to change easily from one type of money market fund to another, minimum balance requirements, and the ability to write a limited number of checks from the account each month. As with most mutual funds, most money market accounts allow the account owner to make adjustments to the investment fund on a daily basis. These accounts usually require a minimum balance of $500 or more – these requirements may differ in cases where the account owner sets up monthly direct deposits into the account. Furthermore, in most cases, the account owner can write up to two checks per month out of the account at no additional fee – in this respect, a money market account is different from a traditional saving account which rarely has check writing ability and pays lower rates of return.
Money market accounts differ from a CD in that CDs have minimum investment periods before which large penalties are assessed. This allows for smaller denominations because the bank knows that the capital will remain in place until a specified date; for this reason, CDs tend to pay slightly higher rates than money market accounts. While all three options have advantages, a money market account provides a good blend between flexibility and return.
You can also check out my list of the best free online checking accounts.
What ING Direct Alternatives are there?
With the planned acquisition of ING Direct by Capital One still looking like a go, I've been asking myself, "Do I want to keep my savings at ING Direct come 2012?"
I doubt I'll switch, but just in case they really change the service I want to be proactive in looking at ING Direct alternatives in case I do.
I don't do online checking with ING, just savings, but if I did, I'd have a look at my list of online checking account for an alternative option, including the soon to launch BankSimple.
My favorite feature of ING Direct is their super fast withdrawals. 2 business days, almost every time, just 2 days. Which is fantastic. So any alternative would need to be able to match that speed.
There is of course the old/new player in Ally Bank. Unfortunately, they wouldn't approve me for a simple savings account last summer because of my credit history. Lamesauce.
There is HSBC, which has a decent interest rate right now, but still below ING. Honestly though, it's not so much about the rate since every rate is abysmal right now. It's more about transfers, customer service and ease of use of their online banking aspect.
Man, if I had a cool 10 million or so, I'd totally start a strait-forward, no frills online savings account only bank. No branches. No checking accounts. Just simple savings.
What ING Direct alternatives would you check out?
SmartyPig Review
As long as I can recall, I've had a savings account. My babysitting money or my birthday money went there and sat.
Later, it became my "Just in case a check bounces" fund.
Now it's the "major auto repair, tow bill or gigantic medical bill" fund. The sad thing is, I'm not very good at discerning planned but not budgeted expenses from emergency expenses. Well, that is to say, I wasn't. I've gotten much better.
At the beginning of the year I discovered Smarty Pig
Smartypig.com is about the easiest, smartest and cutest savings method I've ever seen! Smartypig allows you to set a goal, and save towards it automatically. For instance, we just adopted our daughter, but there was one bill left to pay–the legal fees for her "readoption" in America. I set up a SmartyPig account and told SmartyPig the date that I would like to have saved the money by (August 2008) and it calculated that I needed to save $13 a month.
Opening a SmartyPig account requires an inital balance of $25, so it automatically withdrew $25 and then $13 every month thereafter until my goal was met.
The Account is completely free and offers very high interest rates for a standard savings account. As of this writing it's at 2.78%, though it was higher when I first started saving. Another thing about SmartyPig is that it's completely free.
Say you're saving $1200 for a fancy computer or an entertainment system? You can cash out your goal with a SmartyPig preferred provider and get the money on a gift card with an extra percentage thrown in. Saving up for hunting gear? I noticed that Cabellas' throws in another 3% towards your purchase. Cool beans!
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We've saved for and met two goals now with SmartyPig, and just today I began our emergency fund savings account (which we expect to fully-fund by May, but I extended the date out to keep inital deposits low).
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SmartyPig's message and mission are both fresh and cheerful. The site is easy to use and the company provides excellent customer service, a great product and no fee. If you aren't saving–here's the way to start!


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Sunday, October 14, 2007
The Earth Has a Fever or Something
Here's what worries me... college football. When the season starts with Michigan losing at the big house to Appalaichan State and South Florida is a top five team and Kentucky beats L.S.U. and Stanford beats U.S.C. and Nebraska sucks ass then the earth is spinning out of control. Something needs to be done quickly! Al Gore, please help.
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Mike Hart's gonna win the Heisman.ReplyDelete
And Georgia almost lost to Vandy. *snicker*
And as long as ND is losing, it's ALL good. (It'd be even better if USC would lose to another unranked Pac-10 powerhouse.)
And I agree with you, as usual. Guess the world is out of control.
hey, whaddya got against vandy? in any other conference they would go to a bowl every year- especially if they played in Notre Dame's conference... oh wait... they play in the "we go to a bowl no matter what our record is" conference.ReplyDelete
College football is scaring me as well...although I'm glad to see USC making a comeback :)ReplyDelete
Additionally, hope you guys don't mind if I link you on my blog.
link away my friend!ReplyDelete
Might be the most entertaining year in College FB in years!! Let's see the College "presidents" find a reason not to change to a real playoff system of 8 or 16 teams after this year!ReplyDelete
You know they will, after all THEY all believe in global warming!!
further mind-blowers...ReplyDelete
* the best rapper is white (not mine)
* the best golfer is black or an approximation thereof (not mine)
* OJ might actually go to jail
* some public schools are now acknowledging that little boys and girls are different and might learn better in separate classes (south carolina)
* nurse k is dead but still leaves comments on my blog
* evidently i used proper capitalization in a post... SoRRy
You're funny! My friends and I were just talking about Nebraska sucking today actually, it's so odd for them to suck. What's even weirder, Texas Tech beat A&M...oh wait, nevermind. That's tradition.ReplyDelete
You've been placed on my blog roll.
"The earth has a fever, and we have to treat the fever." What a lying windbag. When Arafat and Gore both win a Nobel prize, there really is something wrong in the world. Re college football, I almost placed some bets last week in Vegas. By am I glad I saved my money.ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous8:07 AM, October 15, 2007
If no one has been paying attention: the Nobel "peace" prize (how global warming = peace is a bit of a stretch BTW) is awarded by a bunch of drunken, cross-country skiing, fjord-dwelling communists. When Carter won, one of the committee's members actually said that it was awarded as a kick in the leg to GWB; in one stroke diminishing both Carter's achievements and the Nobel committee's credibility. Oh yeah, and ARAFAT has won one of these! (I'm shocked too, cat).ReplyDelete
When well-educated people come up to me and say: "It was one of the warmest days on record last week! Ahhhgghhh Global Warming! It's Cheney and the Multinationals!", I want to self-immolate. Gore has managed to parlay this specious reasoning into a new career. Now he has a Nobel awarded by Bush haters. What an achievement.
- Anonymous8:11 AM, October 15, 2007
And college football sucks. Yeah, I know I'm in the minority here, so fuck off.ReplyDelete
For you fans, I have an idea: Let's take the BEST college football players and have THEM play each other. It would be even better! Oh, wait, that's the NFL. Sorry, I forgot. Fuck you.
I'm with you on Stanford beating USC. We wore black armbands for a week and spoke in hushed tones. The only thing that made our lives palatable was that they squeaked out the win against Arizona.ReplyDelete
emm: You're right Tech beating A&M is tradition much to my irritation. If Tech had a Midnight Yell competition, they'd somehow find a way to win that too. It's a jinx. It pains me to admit it, but A&M didn't deserve to win.ReplyDelete
Al Gore amazes me. Etotheipi is right on about Nobel. I bet Al took a private jet to receive his award...while the rest of us are supposed to ride bicycles to work. What a d-bag!
If our planet has "a fever" let's coat Al with a Costco sized bottle of Tylenol and shove him into the Marianas Trench. It'll be the biggest suppository in the history of geology and medicine.
erdoc85, just be glad the Aggies keep dodging the Frogs..They'd really get a beatin'!ReplyDelete
Stanford beats USC, we beat Stanford..And ND keeps on losing!! There is much to thankful for!
erdoc: Oh goodness, you're an Aggie aren't you? That makes me sad, you seem so smart in your posts...Haha, I'm of course just kidding. Did you watch the game on Saturday? A&M actually had 12 men on the field at one point...hehe.ReplyDelete
Oldfart: TCU?
emergencyemm: proud Aggie! I am smart...I got honors in the "helpin' the sheep over the fence" class. All three times!ReplyDelete
Ever since I was an undergrad (early 1980's) it's been the same mantra...."just wait 'til next year". We should have bumper stickers with that on it!
After this season, maybe we can rid ourselves of the POS coach and restore some respectability and maybe some winning to our football program.
oldfart: I'm glad we don't play TCU. I know you'd never let me hear the end of it if/when we lost. This year, the Ags might lose to my son's Pop Warner team.
Haha I like the bumper sticker idea!ReplyDelete
"This year, the Ags might lose to my son's Pop Warner team." Haha, very nice!
oh shit,ReplyDelete


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Mar 09, 2011
ROME, Ga.—The Birmingham-Southern women's golf team finished fourth with a two-round score of 644 at the Rome News-Tribune Invitational, hosted by Berry College. Freshman Ellen Chun shot 157 to lead the Panthers and finished tied for seventh.
Junior Jennifer Commander was next for BSC, tying for ninth with a score of 158, followed by senior Ashley Lovell with 162, freshmen Katie Skeeles and Kaleigh Toole with 168, sophomore Michelle Morris with 173, and freshman Rachelle Struthers with 178.
Lee University won the tournament with a score of 605, and Lee's Geandra Almeida was the individual winner with a two-under 142.


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Explore places that have been shaped and coloured by volcanic and geothermal forces for thousands of years.
Watch boiling mud pools and feel the heat underfoot from landscapes that hiss with steam.
This area centres around Rotorua, stretching south to the mountains of Tongariro National Park then east to Bay of Plenty's White Island – an active and accessible volcano island.
In and around Rotorua sneaky threads of steam drift upward from parks, river banks and drains. The unmistakeable scent of sulphur wafts through the air. Minutes from the city centre, geysers of boiling water roar from the ground and pools of bubbling mud gurgle and belch.
Walkways around Rotorua and Taupo offer easy access and good geothermal views. If you want to experience the thrill of a live volcano, tours can take you to the edge of a steaming crater.
Since the arrival of the first Maori settlers, people have harnessed this vast renewable energy source for cooking, heating and, more recently, electric power production. You'll discover that a relaxing soak in naturally heated water is the perfect end to a day of geothermal adventures.


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Jim Wise's '32 three-window
It seems that it takes some owners just a few months to build their ride while others take multiple years to get one done. Most of the time it's minor stuff that delays a build, but it might be hard for Jim Wise to explain why his coupe took 27 years to finish.
If his name is familiar, it might be because you're probably sitting in one of his seats when you climb into your hot rod as Jim owns Wise Guys Seats and Accessories, based in Elkhart, Indiana. The company makes and sells just about anything related to your comfort while driving your rod around, which not only includes finished, upholstered seats, but frame and foam bases from which you can cover them yourself, seat risers, seatbelts, armrests, lumbar and power pedestal assemblies, and well as a myriad of carpet styles and colors. Jim has been around the hot rodding scene for decades, and for the same amount of time he has also run Wise's Hot Rods, a company that builds three to four hot rods a year for customers. And those with a good memory might remember Jim's black 'n' flamed deuce coupe from the Apr. '97 issue of STREET RODDER, a car that in 1996 won one of the first STREET RODDER Top 10 awards the magazine ever gave out.
Jim started Wise Guys in 1996, but his connection to this coupe goes back a lot farther. He found it in 1984 up on jackstands in the garage of a good friend in Oklahoma, and it had already been there for 15 years! After Jim purchased the car for $5,500, he had it for a while before selling it to a buddy, where it went through a few different build changes and themes before buying it back in 2006. Jim got back on the project in 2009, but what hasn't changed with Jim through all those years was the type of car he liked: a chopped American hot rod with a high-horsepower engine and a cool stance.
The project started with Jim building a unique frame, which looks stock at first glance, but isn't. He used Just A Hobby '32 framerails, but built his own tubular X-members as well a structure that kicks up and over the Franklin quick-change rear fitted with 31-spline axles. Wilwood disc brakes and Aldan adjustable coilover shocks were used front and rear, and Jim made his own 5-inch dropped tube axle. To make it a roller, Jim had Eric Vaughn widen a set of Halibrand 15×3.5 spindle mounts to 5 inches and then for the rear used a set of two-piece ET III 16×10 wheels he'd bought from Barry Lobeck in 1988. The fronts were wrapped in BFGoodrich P155/80-15 rubber while the rears required BFG LT315/55-16 hides.
With the stance out of the way, Jim turned to the performance side of things when he focused his attention on a '68 496-inch big-block that was machined 0.060 over by Performance Technologies in Wakarusa, Indiana. Jim assembled the engine with J&E pistons (10.8:1), a 4340 steel stroker crank, H-beam rods, and a COMP Cams camshaft. Fully ported and polished Brodix aluminum heads were next (fitted with a full complement of COMP Cams and Crane parts) and are fed by twin Edelbrock 600-cfm carbs bolted to an Edelbrock RPM intake. An MSD distributor and 7AL box supplies the spark along 8mm Taylor wires, and Wise-built step headers extract gases through spiral-core mufflers. Jim selects his gears via a Hurst Competition Plus shifter connected to a Richmond five-speed transmission, which is equipped with a Center Force plate, disc, and billet steel flywheel.
The original steel three-window was chopped 2 inches by Gary Roberts and the cowl was raised for a better profile. The grille shell was then lowered 1 inch and the aluminum hood and sides (made by Steve Hardin) were filled with rows and rows of louvers (the decklid has a bunch, too). Body mods and fabrication complete, Jim Weaver Custom Painting in Goshen, Indiana, got the call to cover the coupe in DuPont Black Diamond paint. Dauber Custom Pinstriping in Cincinnati, Ohio, soon followed with a three-color fine-line pinstripe.
When it came to the interior, you can guess whose seats were used, and Jim went all out with one of his new Low Profile bench units that feature a center armrest and drink holders as well as a three-point restraint system. There are also 12V receptacles located in the seat base.
Bohde's Custom Auto Interiors in Ligonier, Indiana, finished out the interior with German square-weave carpet and Havana-colored Finesse leather. Up on the 1933 Ford cabriolet dash you'll find a Wise-milled insert filled with White Hot Classic Instrument gauges. A Jensen stereo head unit with six speakers (four of them carbon fiber) supply the tunes while a Lecarra four-spoke steering wheel was wrapped with the same leather used elsewhere in the interior.
When Jim isn't supplying seats to the aftermarket or complete cars for customers (he's got a '57 Chevy set on an Art Morrison chassis powered by an LS9 backed to a six-speed going together now, which should be a stunner when it debuts in a few months), he's out having fun with his coupe. But then again, how can you not have fun with a 600-plus horsepower hot rod?


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As North Carolina's traditional textile and furniture industries continue to decline, it falls to schools to prepare students for an economic landscape that their parents would not recognize. Many of the fastest growing occupations require some education or training beyond high school. Alison Jones reports for our series \"North Carolina Voices: Studying High School.\"
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NC Voices: Vocational EdWednesday, May 24th, 2006
NC Voices: TestingWednesday, May 24th, 2006
There has been a dramatic change in education and it\'s all about numbers. State and Federal laws now require schools to measure just about everything that can be measured about the performance of their students. The source of all these numbers is testing, and whether you think testing is good or bad, there\'s no doubt it\'s having a huge impact. Emily Hanford reports from Western Guilford High School for our series \"North Carolina Voices: Studying High School.\"
Race, Class & Sex in DurhamWednesday, May 24th, 2006
Religious leaders, advocates against sexual assault, professors and the media will gather in Durham today to address issues raised by the Duke Lacrosse case. The gathering is called "The Durham Conference on the Moral Challenges of our Culture." Many in the community say the alleged rape of a black woman by white members of the Duke Lacrosse team has exposed underlying tensions of race and class in Durham. Leoneda Inge reports:
Nuclear Power SafetyWednesday, May 24th, 2006
Officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission certified the safe operation of Progress Energy\'s Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant at a public meeting last night in Apex. Lorne Matalon reports some Triangle residents who attended the meeting are less than convinced.
NC Voices: SportsTuesday, May 23rd, 2006
Not so long ago, a ball game at Western Guilford High School was the only place to be on a Friday night. Western was the heart of a tight-knit community that turned out in force for school sports. Dramatic growth in this part of Greensboro has transformed the school, and the community. But the athletic field is still a place where close ties can be made. Alison Jones reports for our series \"North Carolina Voices: Studying High School.\"


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Curious in so far as its a direct competitor to the Boardman Team Carbon which is similarly specced (BB30 and 105) but £300 more. I suspect it may be part of strategy of Halfords to make Boardmans more of a premium brand. Given the reception to Boardman bikes and the generally very positive comments and reviews this makes sense. However, if I was thinking of getting a Boardman road bike I'd be in for one soon before the prices go up.
So you've got a thousand quid to spend on a road bike, you've been to the shows, you've got the brochures and you've made your shortlist, but what's the betting Halfords' Carrera Virago isn't on there, more to the point... should it be?
The Virago model has been around for a fair few years now with a magnesium version being released back in 2002 (I wanted one because I liked the paintjob, what all bike buying decisions come down to!). This latest incarnation is built around a monocoque carbon fibre frame with a full 105 groupset, save for the BB30 FSA Gossamer chainset, tapered carbon fork and Mavic CXP-22 rims which ain't bad for the £999.99 asking price.
First impressions, it certainly looks the part. The red, white and black colourway has been pretty much done to death over the last couple of seasons but the Virago still manages to look fresh. It's also bang up to date with the frame being BB30 ready, the large diameter press fit bearing cups requiring an oversize bottom bracket area leading to greater stiffness and little flex.
After testing three bikes in a row with this technology I can safely say it runs very smoothly and does make for great power transfer due to that oversizing, and to my eyes it looks better too. While we are on the subject of oversizing for stiffness, the headtube tapers from 1.125' to 1.5' at the bottom headset race. Not only does this allow a larger diameter tube for the fork crown but also the outer diameter of the fork legs where they meet the frame can be increased. You can feel this all working when you really push into a roundabout or tight corner at speed, the front end feels planted while the legs narrowing towards the dropouts take out some of the road buzz and bumps thanks to some fore and aft movement. As is quite common on frames designed for stiffness, narrow profile rear wishbone stays are there in a bid to absorb some of the vibration. The flat solid profile above the brake mount is a smart touch, you'll be forever cleaning it though.
The heart of the frame is the triangular shaped downtube, with the oversized bottom bracket and the tapered headtube means solid anchor points either end. The shape lends itself to combating the stresses found when the bike is in motion plus makes a change to the usual round profiles.
Kit wise, the performance difference in equipping a bike with 105 rather than Tiagra is probably the most noticeable step in Shimano's range so it's great that Carrera's budget could stretch to the more expensive mechs and shifters as they really complement the solid nature of the frame. FSA continue their dominance at this BB30 price point with the Gosammer model, shifting is spot on between the 50-34 chainrings as always and ran beautifully smooth.
The CC finishing components come in to play here as well, with the oversize bar and stem combo working with the solid front end. Even though the seatpost is 31.6mm diameter the length of post sticking out of the frame equates to some flex, partnered with the slim seatstays hardly any road buzz makes it through to the saddle. The saddle itself has a narrow race profile and is pretty comfortable offering a good supportive perch without being overly hard.
Braking is taken care of by Tektro dual callipers and they scrub off speed well. As said in previous reviews on bikes using these, they're better brakes to be had but not at this price. Late braking is the order of the day with very little chance of lock up.
The Mavic CXP22S wheelset is a reasonable performer, not the quickest by any stretch of the imagination but solid and dependable remaining true throughout the test period. Unfortunately there was some play in the bearings when I handed the bike back and the Formula hubs started to sound a bit dry over the last few rides. This was after 800 odd miles so should show itself around the first six week service, some grease and a tweak so should see them running smooth again. The Zaffiro tyres our test bike was shod with (production models come with Conti Ultrasport) performed brilliantly, rolling well and thanks to the surprising levels of grip some serious lean angles are possible in the dry. Wet weather grip is impressive also even once the layers of salt started going down on the roads. A few muddy and thorny back lane miles seemed unable to leave their mark on the tread and they finish pretty much looking the same as they began the review.
The Virago wants to be ridden hard, all the time, the compact frame is tight and the race style geometry lets you get your head down and just get on with it. As I mentioned above the front end tracks beautifully giving you confidence to push it really hard when descending or trying to maintain speed.
Point it upwards and the Virago continues to be fun, thanks to the low 34-28 bottom gearing and a price respectable weight of 8.6kg it climbs quickly. Changing the Mavic wheels for something lighter would take its climbing ability to another lever... as it were, but it's not a major concern straight away.
The only fly in the ointment, is when you really put the hammer down and take a glance between your shoes will see the rear tyre sliding about as you do exploit some of that comfort induced flex, but we are talking hard sprinting efforts and for the non racer it's not going to be an issue. Everywhere else though the Virago excels, it's ability to maintain speed keeps the average up and pace changes on the club run are handled with ease.
All the kit, frame and fork come together to create a good all rounder. The confidence inspiring ride will suit newbies (after all its right on the bike to work scheme limit so this could be a first bike for some) and the quick, bordering on twitchy steering will keep more experienced riders interested. A change of wheels would be the only performance gain really worth spending any money on and it would transform the Virago form a good bike into a truly great one.
Taking everything into consideration the Carrera is a performance bargain and as thousand pound carbon bikes go it can hold its head high against the budget carbon offering from the likes of Ribble and Planet X, etc. Versatility is the key and fair weather commuting, club runs, sportives and even 4th cat racing are all possible on the Virago. Its just an easy bike to live with and thanks to the sensible build spec it'll happily eat up the miles without complaint.
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Carrera Virago
Size tested: 54cm
About the bike
State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.
• Chainset: FSA Gossamer Compact BB30
• Forks: UCM Full Monocoque carbon fibre with tapered steerer
• Frame-: UCM Full Monocoque carbon fibre
• Front Brake: Tektro R540 dual-pivot calliper brake
• Front Mech: Shimano RD-5700 105
• Gear Shifters: Shimano ST-5700 105
• Headset: FSA tapered integrated headset
• Hubs: Formula Alloy Hubs with QR
• Rear Brake: Tektro R540 dual-pivot calliper brake
• Rear Mech: Shimano RD-5700 105
• Rims: Mavic CXP-22S rims
• Saddle: CC Race Lite
• Seatpost: CC forged lightweight alloy
• Stem: CC 3D forged lightweight alloy
• Tyres: Continental Ultrasport
• Cassette: Shimano 10 speed 12-28T
Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?
I'd say the Virago is a perfect bike for the non racer, quick club runs or sportives are the natural habitat of the Carrera. The good level of dependable kit lets you take in daily dry weather commuting duties without breaking the bank if something needs replacing.
Frame and fork
Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?
Finish quality looks good and the naked carbon weave is a nice touch
Tell us about the materials used in the frame and fork?
full carbon, laid up to allow stiffness and comfort
Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?
The Halfords website has little info on this but lets just say the 54cm fitted me just like a 54cm should
How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?
A middle ground between full race and sportive geometry, a decent aero position but also comfortable for hours.
Riding the bike
Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.
Yes, stiff to a certain level yet but quite shock absorbent
Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible?
Yes until you really stick the power down, the back end does tend to whip around at flat out pace
How did the bike transfer power? Did it feel efficient?
Yes, stiffness around the bottom bracket was good and laid the power down up until the above mentioned flat out effort
Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?
Yes, but only just
How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? Lively but still on the side of controllable
Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?
The tapered front end keeps things tight and high speed decents and roundabouts are great fun
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? would you recommend any changes?
The bars and stem had just enough flex to absorb the shocks, the saddle was pretty good to
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's stiffness? would you recommend any changes?
The BB30 bottom bracket and chainset
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's efficiency? would you recommend any changes?
That BB30 area again, super stiff. the grip levels of the tyres really help you keep the average speed up
heavy wheels blunt the climbing
The drivetrain
Tell us some more about the drivetrain. Anything you particularly did or didn't like? Any components which didn't work well together?
105 is its usual high performance bargain with solid shifting
Wheels and tyres
Tell us some more about the wheels and tyres.Did they work well in the conditions you encountered? Would you change the wheels or tyres? If so, what for?
The wheels were let down by the dry hubs and play in the bearings but they did remain true throughout. Over the years I've seen a lot of wheels from all price points come out of the factory lacking in grease so its no big surprise here. The tyres are great considering you can pick them up from around the 15 quid mark.
Tell us some more about the controls. Any particularly good or bad components? How would the controls work for larger or smaller riders?
It all works well. The shallow drop handlebars work for smaller hands
Your summary
Did you enjoy riding the bike? Very much so
Would you consider buying the bike? Yep
Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Without a doubt
Anything further to say about the bike in conclusion?
Add it to your list if you want a one bike does all for a decent price.
About the tester
Age: 32 Height: 180cm Weight: 78kg
I usually ride: Genesis Flyer My best bike is: Ribble Gran Fondo
I've been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, club rides, sportives, fixed/singlespeed,
Stu knocked out his first road.cc review back in 2009 and since then he's chucked the best part of seventy test bikes around the West Country, a couple of them quite literally! With three alloy and two steel bikes in his fleet he's definitely a metal man (that'll be the engineering background) but is slowly warming to that modern carbon fibre stuff along with fat tyres & disc brakes.
It's not all nostalgia though, after spending the last few years in product design Stu keeps banging on about how 3D printing is going to be the next big thing and he's a sucker for a beautiful paint job too.
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I had a £1000 C2w voucher... had my heart set on Dolan Mythos, however Dolan didnt answer my emails or return my calls. So I went for the carbon virago, im not disappointed in fact im over the moon. Halfords have a bad reputation but my local store are great...
Rides like a dream, smooth, comfortable, fast feels like its welded to the road. The 105 is precise and smooth much prefer it to the sram apex kit I have been using.
I would recommend the bike to anyone.