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04 September, 2012
almost 2 years, seems like yesterdayAlmost 2 years since this show passed, but it seems like yesterday! thank you so much U2! I'm looking back to this with the most undescribable feelings ! love love love
11 August, 2012
DreamsDreaming about the most beautiful nights (22nd and 23rd of September 2010) in the most beautiful city of Brussels. Thank you. I can't wait to see you and to hear you again. natasa
30 October, 2011
Bedankt!This show was without a doubt: super!!!!!! It felt like having the time of my life! Thank you guys for that! Bedankt!
18 October, 2011
YEAHYEAHYEAHa year has passed now, and still everyday.. still everyday this show is in my mind! So unforgettable!!!! Thanks guys! Love you!
18 February, 2011
U2 FOREVER !!That night Wednesdays 22september 2010 is an evening to remember. My first U2 concert and it was really fantastic. I wish they again came to Brussels with the CLAW and gave a splendid concert. In city of blinding lights, I really let their hair the exposure was so great! 1ding is certain: this was far from my last U2 concert I've seen! Arno
13 November, 2010
U2 like heavenDear U2, when I watched the concert on 22 Sept, I thought and prayed to God: Lord, can it be in heaven just like this U2 concert? I think He said YES!! Thanks, U2 for having such an amazing concert. It is hardly to describe what I felt that evening. I laught, I cried, I screamed my lungs out, I was silent . It was too big for just one evening. So, I bought the BlueRay of the Rose Bowl concert and many, many times I watch and feel the concert again. Wow, it was just like heaven. Blessings to you all, and thank God for the release of Aung San Suu Kiy! I can't wait for the moment that she will join at 360 to sing with Bono: WALK ON!!! John
13 November, 2010
U2 like heavenDear U2, when I watched the concert on 22 Sept, I thought and prayed to God: Lord, can it be in heaven just like this U2 concert? I think He said YES!! Thanks, U2 for having such an amazing concert. It is hardly to describe what I felt that evening. I laught, I cried, I screamed my lungs out, I was silent . It was too big for just one evening. So, I bought the BlueRay of the Rose Bowl concert and many, many times I watch and feel the concert again. Wow, it was just like heaven. Blessings to you all, and thank God for the release of Aung San Suu Kiy! I can't wait for the moment that she will join at 360 to sing with Bono: WALK ON!!! John
26 October, 2010
26 years ago!Today, exact 26 years ago, U2 played their gig in Brussels Vorst National!! They played so loud that an earthquake was registrated! And also that day I kissed my, now husband, for the first time! We went to Brussels this year and next year to Chicago Soldier Field! They are really great, then and now! See you next year and thanks for sharing everything with us!
08 October, 2010
Mr & Mrs Akbirihello guys actually the 22 of sept was one of the best days in our life , to be a part of the greatest show ever !! it was a dream for me , we come from morocco , especially for this show , since my childhood I've been waiting for that day , thanks god , and thanks U2 for those moment of happiness , thanks Bono , the edge , Larry & Adam . hope to see more tours in the future . yassine
03 October, 2010
Amazing!!This was again an amazing concert :D. I think U2 & the audience were in the best shape. The cresendo's were overwhelming. Can't wait for U2 to come to Glastonbury! PS: besides the Belgian fans there were also many Dutch fans (like myself) present
02 October, 2010
IN-DES-SCRI-BABLEHi everyone, Brussels 22-09 was INDESCRIBABLE, but I'll try. I woke up on a cold wednesday morning, like always in Belgium, but not a cloud in the sky. I was waiting for this day 7 years day long, and the weather was PERFECT. Just like my day, but as a 14-years old boy.. Guess what.. School :( It was wednesday, so only 4 hours at school. But I guarantee you, the longest day at school in my entire life. After this long day, I drove to school with my bike, my mom was home, my dad at work in Leuven, he was going to Brussels by car, we took the U2-train to brussels @ 2 pm. Long long long time in the train ( 1 hour) way too long! But than, we arrived, thousands and thousands of fans walking the streets with a U2-shirt, I already started crying from joy. We ate some Belgian Fries, bought a new shirt, and 30 minutes later we entered the stadium. It was soo huge. We were impressed by the claw for 2 hours, because after 2 hours Interpol started. Great show! Thanks Interpol! After Interpol was finished, we had to wait another 30 minutes, the crowd started to wave, magnificent, my first thought was, old people, I hope they will go crazy! And than, when Space Odity starts, it's like, This is it!! This is the moment! I waited 7 years, let's hope it will be great. U2 came on stage, and everybody was going crazy! It was amazing, Return of the Stingray Guitar!! Amazing, and than, the starting chords of Beautiful Day, I was going crazy, but I was not the only one, thousands and thousands of people too!! (70,000 to be correct Ö) I Will Follow was amazing, everything was perfect!! This Tour Is Run By Belgians+Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For was absolutely amazing! So much energy all over the stadium! It was amazing, I already love U2 from my 7 and I'm 14 years now. The 7 years waiting was worth it! With Or Without you was soooo amazing! Everybody kept on singing, OOWOOOHOOOHOOOW, amazing, a highlight without doubt! Soo. Conclusion, best night of my life, and PLEASE COME BACK 2011!! PLEASE, BELGIUM LOVES YOU! AND YOU GAVE US THE FEELING YOU LOVE US TOO! PLEASE COME BACK!! Greetz, Maarten
01 October, 2010
The best there is!!It was one of the best gigs I saw, GREAT show, wonderful stage! They are the greatest of the world!! Thank you for being in my life! But we'll see you back in Chicago next year!!! YEAH!!! Anita.
27 September, 2010
MagnificentThe first show in Brussels was really MAGNIFICENT!!!!!! Our first U2 concert and what a concert. It blew us away, U2 is an amazing group, they are true performers. Best moment was the end of With or without you. The way the crowd kept singing ... goosebumps!
26 September, 2010
First "away" gigAs there were no scheduled gigs for the UK this year, my wife and I made the trip to the fantastic, friendly city of Brussels to watch the band. The weather and the atmosphere were both fantastic and the noise generated by the crowd during the gig was amazing. U2 just never stop improving and get better every time I see them. The show was just awesome! It was great to hear the new tracks live and the usual mix of classic anthems, that you never tire of hearing. My personal highlights were Mercy, Bono's vocals during Miss Sarajevo and the intoduction to Streets always makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. All in all a fantastic gig that was well worth the travelling. U2 - thank you for giving us a great life, you were truly magnificent! Please come to the UK next year!
25 September, 2010
THANK YOU!!!!!After 7 360°tour concerts(2xDublin, Gelsenkirchen,Frankfurt,Paris,2xBrussels) was the last night Brussels phenomenal to end.They are no words to describe the feeling you 4 guys give me.After 2 days i'm still on my U2-cloud.it was a GREAT MOMENT !!! THANKS xxx
25 September, 2010
PascalJanssenWell, Was my first U2 Concert That I lived other's on TV and i think, it was the best! We sat in the "tribune1", column A, row 5. in the beginning of the show, we have seen Bono and the band coming and after the show, he came to greet us! next time, i hope to be there... Thanks U2 for 120 minutes of happiness. Pascal. I haveupload one of the best picture that i have...
25 September, 2010
We did go crazy tonightLate summer night ! A year after we saw U2 live in Glasgow we did welcome them in our own country. As Bono said : it was homecoming for them. They did surely not forgot the Belgian audience who adore them for so long and always gave them a warm welcome and they give us a perfect night. I saw them several times, but this concert was surely the best of them all. Belgians and U2 : it will always be a very good relationship. What was the highlight for me ? The moment between A space Oddity and A Moment of Surrender. Between them I was caught by a musical drug named U2. They also could have played several other songs without reducing the quality of the concert. I was in trance in Glasgow last year and felt the same feeling in Brussels. One goosebump moment after the other during more than 2 hours. U2, you are a part of my life : I can live with you , but surely not without you and during the concert I surely found what I was looking for.I hope to see you back soon so I can bring my 2 sons to another concert and show them what U2 can do to someone (they are young but already fan and sing the U2 songs loudly with me)That would be a perfect moment : U2, my 2 sons and myself united at a concert being one but not the same.
24 September, 2010
AmazingI loved the show, it was simply amazing. I really liked miss sarajevo and untill the end of the world :D:D. I just can't wait to see you guys the next time.
24 September, 2010
Beautifull brusselsI was in the red zone on a rail spot it was realy fun en it was magnificent during crazy tonight the edge and adam where jumping in front of me and after that larry was dancing with he's drum it was sooo nice!!! Bono thank you verry much!!! and thank you for bad at the second night it was a long time ago you've play that. the best moment of the show was after with or without you everyboddy started to sing and bono was realy impressed it was so awsome!!!
24 September, 2010
Magnificent!!!Great show, good sound (it was a lot worse during the Vertigo-concert here in Brussels), 6th time I saw U2 - all concerts in Belgium - since 1993. The best one I saw was still that first concert, 'cause I got a front-row place then, but I enjoyed it very very very much.... Thanks a lot for bringing your great sound to us, I'm already waiting for the next tour... :)) The highlight for me was 'City of Blinding Lights', this song always cheers me up, but also Miss Sarajevo, Sunday bloody Sunday..... I enjoyed every note, felt like 16 again... Thanks! (sorry, took no pictures since I believed cameras weren't allowed... Shame on me!)
24 September, 2010
Brussels has been Magnificent!Best U2 show I have ever been to until now. I've been to Brussels on an organized coach trip with the U2 Fanclub Netherlands. We arrived in Brussels at 4 pm. Not so very early. Therefore I had never thought, just hoped, that I still could enter in the Innercircle but It must have been my Lucky Day as I still managed to get in! after that It was almost really Like I'll go Crazy if I don't go Crazy Tonight.. As I have never made such nice sharp pictures at a U2 concert as tonight unfortunately they are too large to upload here. And I also heared 2 new songs live for the 1st time. Absolute Goosebumps when they played North Star.. The more I hear it the more I consider it an absolute U2 gem! Over all A night never to forget...
24 September, 2010
Amazing......What a great show. The setlist was perfect. I couldn't have choose better songs to play. Hope to see you all back soon.
23 September, 2010
This was pure emotion.Thanks guys. It was about nearly twenty years I didn't see you on stage... (ZooTV Tour in Werchter) So I really was excited to see you this time in Brussels. And what a night!!! Incredible... It was so emotional. It was like a communion from the start till the end between you and the fans... With a special moment on "With or Without You" ;-) Now I'll share with my 3 children the passion I feel for more than 30 years listening to U2 Music... Paul, David, Larry, Adam, one more time I want to thanks you all for the joy you gave us last night... And I hope to see you again in the next coming years here in Belgium... PS: "I Will Follow" was absolutely divine...
23 September, 2010
Magnificent showWhat a magnificent show. Thanks Bono, Edge, Larry and Adam. You give us many beautiful days. We hope to see you soon. Ann & Geert
23 September, 2010
I Will Follow!!Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, guys; for playing I Will Follow! Made me feel like a little kid again :-D, haha, and made me SO happy, you can't imagine. Don't know if I'll ever be able to stand front row again, cause I've found out I have an illness which will eventually paralyze me. Therefore, I'll never forget this, ever ever again. I love you for making last night incredible. It will keep me happy for a looooooong time. This 360-tour ROCKS! After Amsterdam & now Brussels...I'll be walking around w/ a big smile on my face. Big hugs & kisses! and also to U2 fans everywhere! X S.


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SOCHI, Russia, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Legendary Russian figure skater Evgeny Plyushchenko has pulled out of the much-anticipated men's short program Thursday at the Winter Olympics.
The 31-year-old skated off the rink clutching his back at the Iceberg Skating Complex in Sochi. Plyushchenko was seen speaking briefly with the judges before his official departure from the competition was announced.
Earlier this week, the four-time Olympic medalist -- including a gold in men's singles in Turin in 2006 -- helped Russia win gold in the first-ever team figure skating competition. He earned the highest score during the men's freeskate segment.
The Russian apparently aggravated a lingering back injury, which he had dismissed as nothing to worry about only days earlier.
"My injured back? We have a day off, and my back will not affect my performance at the competitions, I believe that everything will be okay, and I will skate my short and free-style program," Plyushchenko told journalists this past Sunday.
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Nobody wants to get pulled over but, if you do, here is what you might do.
Getting pulled over can be stressful and scary for drivers. If new to this situation, consider following these steps when you see flashing lights in your rear view mirror:
- Slowly Pull Over
Use the turn signal and proceed to a safe location along the right side of the road. If the location seems dangerous, continue driving until you find a safe, well-lit place to stop, but turn on your hazard lights to indicate you see the officer. As long as it's clear that you intend to pull over, most officers will understand.
- Be Wary of Unmarked Vehicles
If the officer is driving an unmarked vehicle, don't be afraid to question their validity. You can call 911 to verify that the unmarked vehicle pulling you over is an on-duty officer. Or, ask to see the officer's badge and photo ID. If the officer won't present it, request to call another officer. Always call 911 if the situation appears to be threatening or unsafe.
- Follow the Officer's Instructions
Roll down the window and place both hands on the wheel. Do exactly what the officer asks, including providing your license and registration once requested. Alert the officer before reaching into the backseat, the glove compartment, or into a purse or other bag.
- Stay Calm
Talk to the officer in a calm manner to avoid escalation of the situation.
- Return to the Road Safely
Once the officer has processed your information and written a warning or ticket, and after they have verbally told you you may leave, put on your turn signal and look for oncoming traffic. Merge slowly onto the road when it's safe. Always remember to buckle up, a fine for not wearing your seat belt is one less thing you should have to worry about.
For employee drivers and CDL Drivers
Be prepared to quickly provide the officer with your commercial driver's license (CDL), vehicle registration, bills of lading, and a driver log book.
Be sure to read more driving safety tips, and learn how you could save money on your auto insurance with State Farm® by following the rules of the road.


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|Do-it-Yourself Therapy: Self-Directed Treatment
|Written by Administrator
|Thursday, 14 April 2011 14:58
Do-It-Yourself Therapy: Self-Directed Treatment
By Fred Penzel, Ph.D.
Back in 1990, not long after I had started the Western Suffolk Psychological Services treatment group, I found myself facing a dilemma. We found ourselves with more patients than we could treat. This was a desirable situation for a practitioner, but a very undesirable situation for sufferers. We were using the traditional intensive outpatient 5-day-per-week model at that time, seeing patients for daily 90-minute treatment sessions supervised by a therapist. A full-time therapist could only have a caseload of perhaps six patients at a given time. Given that one-in-forty people is afflicted with OCD, this clearly left many sufferers in our immediate area out in the cold. Turning away these people plainly seemed wrong. In addition, there had always been things I disliked about intensive treatment.
Since an intensive program lasted three to four weeks, it was too disruptive if a patient had a job and family and could not easily time off from everything. In many cases, the three to four weeks were not sufficient, especially where there were dozens of compulsions and numerous obsessions. Also, insurance companies were not usually supportive of long courses of intensive treatment (if at all). It rapidly used up insurance coverage if there were yearly limits, and if a patient had no insurance coverage, it was extremely expensive, requiring large sums to be paid in a short period of time, putting it out of the reach of many people.
Another thing I disliked about intensive treatment was that the constant supervision could inhibit the development the feelings of self-efficacy and control that come with doing things on your own. Knowing that a therapist was constantly watching as patients did anxiety-provoking things could be reassuring in a way that slowed a patient's improvement. Patients could say to themselves, "There's nothing to worry about, because the therapist has to be responsible, and wouldn't really ask me to do an assignment that would harm me or someone else." Thinking this way, patients didn't feel as much anxiety, weren't really confronting their fears, and therefore weren't getting the full benefits of therapy.
It also seemed to me that the three-or four-week time limit of intensive programs sometimes put pressure and stress on patients, and could make them feel that they were a failure if they could not fully recover by the end of the time period. Conversely, the time limit could also create unrealistic expectations on the patient's part, or on the part of their family members, who believed that recovery would be complete by the end of the intensive treatment period, when often it was not. I was certain there had to be a better way to treat OCD sufferers. A solution soon appeared in the form of several intriguing behavioral treatment studies I found when seeking other treatment models. In 1977, Drs. Paul Emmelkamp & Joost Kraanen (in Holland) published the first study that demonstrated the effectiveness of Self-directed Treatment (SDT). In this study, no difference was found between self-directed exposure and therapist-controlled exposure, and in fact, self-directed exposure was consistently superior to the therapist-controlled exposure at a one-month follow-up. In another study by Emmelkamp & De Lange (1983), self-directed exposure was tested against spouse-aided exposure, and both were found to be equally effective. Dr. Isaac Marks and others (1988) in England showed that self-directed exposure was as effective as therapist-controlled exposure, despite the fact that the therapist-directed treatment group received 5 times more treatment. Finally, in 1989, Dr. Paul Emmelkamp and colleagues showed again that self-directed exposure was as effective as therapist-controlled exposure.
In SDT, as we began to practice it, patients came to the office on a once-per-week basis for a 45-minute session. Their progress and what they had experienced the previous week was monitored at their sessions, and they were given feedback and new assignments where appropriate. Sessions were also used to build motivation, meet with family, discuss other life issues, and to do cognitive therapy.
I could quickly see that there were several clear advantages to SDT. To begin with, if patients depended upon an insurance plan, they were more likely to be reimbursed for treatment. Also, costs were spread over a much longer period easier if patients were paying out of pocket. On a more technical level, it allowed sufficient time for those who had numerous symptoms to have their symptoms treated in-depth and more completely when visits were spread over a longer period. It allowed more time for a greater variety of assignments to be carried out, and to be done a greater number of times, leading to the development of greater tolerance of feared situations. It permitted the therapist to become better acquainted with a patient, their world, and their symptoms over a longer period of time, and allowed the detection of other significant problems that also needed to be confronted in therapy. Some symptoms can be quite subtle, and may not be apparent at first. Further, there was more time for teaching maintenance and relapse prevention skills that kept patients well long after therapy had finished. There was also sufficient time for significant others to attend sessions to be educated about the disorder, and to be given more of a role in treatment when necessary. Finally, I found that the lack of an exact time limit discouraged patients from pressuring themselves about recovering by a particular date, and also helped family and friends to be more patient and realistic about seeing the therapy as a process and not an event. It allowed those who worked outside the home or who raised children time to fulfill their responsibilities while working on recovery, sparing the family added stress and further expense.
Another advantage of SDT was that it had patients doing assignments on their own at home which was a lot closer to real life, and more like what things would be like after treatment. This, I believe is crucial, as it instills a sense of personal responsibility, teaches patients how to be their own therapists, and to develop their own resources. Becoming your own therapist is, after all, the chief goal of treatment. In line with this, SDT boosted personal feelings of effectiveness and self-control by allowing patients to be responsible for doing assignments without supervision. It was clearly much better for them to be able to say that they did an assignment on their own, rather than due to a therapist supervising them. I believe that ultimately everyone has to essentially face their OCD themselves (with the exception of the most seriously ill) if they are to make the best recovery. No one can do your work for you. It is crucial that each sufferer be helped to develop the feeling that they are personally responsible for the management of their illness. In working on their own, SDT put patients in a position to confront their own anxiety and hyperresponsibility, as they could not now blame anyone for making them do their homework. The therapist may have assigned it, but they had to make themselves do it.
Convinced that this was what we had been looking for, we began by implementing the approach with our incoming patients. We found, was that in line with the European studies, our patients did every bit as well or better than those treated with the intensive approach. We could also deliver services to many more members of the OCD community, as a full-time therapist could see six times as many patients as before.
Having worked according to this model for the last two decades, and having the experience of personally treating over 1000 cases in this way, I feel that it was clearly the right decision. Some claim that Intensive treatment works faster, but when you figure in all the follow-up sessions that are required, it really isn't. The only clear disadvantage I have discovered for SDT is that it may not be suitable for the most seriously ill, who need constant supervision and structure in order to follow instructions. When I do get patients whose symptoms are too severe for them to benefit from SDT, I refer them, without hesitation, to intensive inpatient programs.
I would take issue with therapists who despite available evidence, still routinely offer intensive daily outpatient treatment to every patient. This is impractical. Many individuals are functioning well enough to come to an office and take home assignments and don't need to come for treatment five days per week. They seem to make no allowance for different levels of severity. Obviously, you may have to work with whatever is available locally; however, I advocate for adjusting the level of treatment to the needs of the patient, and against simply putting people into one-size-fits-all programs. I believe that by doing this, many more OCD sufferers can be helped with the resources we currently have, and at lower cost.
If you would like to hear more of what Dr. Fred Penzel has to say about OCD, you can take a look at his self-help book, "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well," (Oxford University Press, 2000). You can find out more about it at www.ocdbook.com .
Please Note: Then information in this site is presented as a public service to our patients and friends. It is not a substitute for a careful evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. If you are already under treatment, do not make any changes in your regimen without consulting your doctor.
Staff Articles
- Behavioral Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- The Boy Who Didn't Know Who He Was (Teen Obsessions About Homosexuality)
- Acceptance and OCD
- Acceptance and OCD
- But I Love My Kids (Parents With Thoughts of Harming Their Children)
- Call Me Irresponsible (OCD and hyperresponsibility)
- Coming To Terms With The Lost Years
- Contamination and OCD ("Stronger than Dirt")
- Do-it-Yourself Therapy: Self-Directed Treatment
- Fight for Your Rights: Getting Insurance to Pay for an OCD Specialist
- Getting the Right Treatment (Finding proper CBT treatment for OCD and BFRBs)
- Here's Looking At You, Kid: People With OCD Who Notice Things Too Much
- How Clean is Clean? (Compulsive cleaning and ordering)
- How Do I Know I'm Not Gay? (Homosexuality obsessions)
- How I Treat Violent Obsessions
- How Much Is Too Much? (Taking a more humane approach to behavioral therapy)
- How to Manage Your Parents When You Have OCD (a guide for teens)
- In Search of the Elusive Behavior Therapist
- Inositol and OCD
- Intensive vs. Self-Directed OCD Treatment
- Langley Collyer: The Mystery Hoarder of Harlem
- Let He Who is Without Sin (Religious obsessions)
- Loves Me? Loves Me Not? (Relationship obsessions)
- Morbid Obsessions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (General information)
- Obsessive Love (When People Become "Obsessed" with Other People)
- Panic Disorder (General information)
- Samuel Johnson: A Patron Saint of OCD
- Saving the World (Compulsive Hoarding)
- Teens With Morbid Obsessions
- Ten Things You Need to Know to Overcome OCD
- A Touching Story (Touching and movement compulsions)
- Treating Morbid Obsessions
- Very Superstitious (Magical and superstitious obsessions)
- What Do You Say After You Say You're Sorry (Coming to terms after you recover from OCD)
- What The Heck Is "Obsessive Slowness?"
- When Epidemics Collide: OCD and AIDS
- Your Number is Up! ("Magical" numbers and OCD)
- Advice for Significant Others (Dealing with a TTM sufferer)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Trichotillomania
- Coming to Terms With Your Child's Hair Pulling
- Childhood Trichotillomania (Dealing with the reluctant child's pulling)
- Fight for Your Rights: Getting Insurance to Pay for Your Treatment
- Inositol and Trichotillomania
- A Stimulus Regulation Model of Trichotillomania (Why people pull)
- Trichotillomania (General information)
- Unconditional Self Acceptance and Trichotillomania
- What Cognitive Therapy Can Do for TTM
- Skin-Picking and Nail-Biting - Related Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders: More Than "A Bad Case of Nerves"
- Common Questions, Myths and Misconceptions About Psychiatric Medicine
- Medications that Treat OCD and OC Spectrum Disorders
- OCD and Managed Care
- PANDAS: The OCD - Strep Connection
- Depression: from Children through Adults
- How Do I Know I'm Not Really Gay - Part 2
- How To Defeat OCD By Surrendering
- Living With Your Loved One's OCD: Some Advice For Significant Others
- NAC and Trichotillomania
- Stimulation Substitutes for Trichotillomania
- To Be Or Not To Be. That Is The Obsession: Existential And Philosophical Obsessions
- 25 Tips For Succeeding In Your OCD Therapy
- My Parents Don't Believe I Have OCD
- Both Ends Against The Middle: When OCD Tries To Disrupt Its Own Treatment
- Driven To Distraction: Hit and Run OCD


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2011 GMC Yukon XL SLT-1 1/2 Ton 2WD
Dealership Information
Scarlett`s Auto Sales
Scarlett`s Auto Sales
157 South Main St
Crossville, TN 38555
The GMC Yukon XL is a great choice for anyone towing cars, boats, horses, and travel trailers who needs enclosed space for passenger or cargo.
Visit Scarlett`s Auto Sales online at scarlettsautosales.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 931-484-4007 today to schedule your test drive.
Maximum towing capacity ranges from 7800-8500 pounds for a Yukon XL 1500 model, and about 9500 pounds on a Yukon XL 2500. (Subtract 1500-2500 pounds if the Yukon is fully loaded with people and cargo.) With its long wheelbase and full-size truck construction, the Yukon XL is a stable platform for towing while offering the interior cargo advantages of a full-size SUV.
The Yukon line was completely redesigned for 2007. For 2011, Yukon is not significantly changed, though it's been updated with the latest OnStar version 9.0.
Yukon XL is GMC's version of the Chevrolet Suburban. As the XL name suggests, the Yukon XL is extra-long, 20 inches longer than the standard-length Yukon. Like the Suburban, the Yukon XL seats seven to nine people, depending on configuration. While many vehicles will seat seven, few have so much room left over for cargo.
Yukon XL is offered in 1500 and 2500 versions.
Yukon XL is also available as a luxurious Denali model that compares well to Cadillac's Escalade ESV. Denali comes equipped with automatic rear load-leveling.
Inside is a comfortable cabin. We found the optional leather seats comfortable. The driver sits way up high for a commanding view of the road, and the pedals power-adjust to fit short and tall drivers. The instruments and gauges are among best in class, elegantly clean yet very functional. Interior small items storage is intelligently designed and all over, including a huge center console.
Second-row passengers will find a lot of leg room in the Yukon XL. Heated bucket seats with a center console between them are available for the second row, turning them into first-class accommodations; and there is a power folding option, making it easier for third-row passengers to climb by. There's even decent legroom and headroom in the third row.
Yukon offers a choice of V8 engines, all with flex-fuel capability, variable cam timing and active fuel management to shut off cylinders when not needed. GM's 5.3-liter Vortec V8 is the standard choice and it's a good one, making 320 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque. We enjoyed its smooth power. The 2WD 5.3-liter gets an EPA-estimated 14/20 miles per gallon City/Highway while the 4WD 5.3-liter rates 14/19 mpg. Flex-fuel versions of the 5.3-liter V8 are available that can run on E85 ethanol, though use of less-efficient ethanol drops fuel economy by more than 25 percent.
Yukon XL Denali boasts a 403-hp 6.2-liter V8. Denali is offered with two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the latter an excellent aid for inclement weather but not designed for serious off-road use. Denali comes standard with the AutoRide active electronic suspension, which is optional on the regular Yukon XL. Denali models get an EPA-rated 12/19 mpg. Note that EPA ratings vary considerably, see www.fueleconomy.gov for comparison shopping.
Yukon XL 2500 models come with a 6.0-liter iron-block V8 rated at 352 hp, 382 lb-ft of torque, EPA 12/17 mpg. Yukon XL 2500 and is designed for heavy use, as are all of its mechanical components.
Yukon XL and Denali models use a 6-speed automatic transmission. They all have a Tow/Haul mode that reduces upshifting and downshifting, and also shifts quicker, so the transmission doesn't work so hard when pulling a big load. Transmission oil temperature is part of the instrumentation on most models.
Convenience features include a power rear liftgate, a 14-speaker Bose sound system, a navigation system, and a DVD rear-seat entertainment system. Rearview cameras are standard with navigation and available for others with display in inside mirror.
Yukon XL competes with Ford Expedition EL, Suburban, and, if cargo space isn't as critical, Toyota Sequoia and Infiniti QX56. Yukon XL Denali alternatives include the Lincoln Navigator L, Cadillac Escalade ESV, and Mercedes-Benz GL450.
Model Lineup
The 2011 GMC Yukon XL comes in SLE, SLT and Denali trim levels. It's also available in 1500-series and 2500-series versions.
The Yukon XL SLE 2WD ($42,005) and 4WD ($44,845) and the better-equipped SLT 2WD ($46,270) and 4WD ($49,005) come standard with a 5.3-liter V8.
The Yukon XL 2500 SLE 2WD ($43,775), 2500 SLE 4WD ($46,615), 2500 SLT 2WD ($47,900), and 2500 SLT 4WD ($50,745) come with a 352-hp 6.0-liter V8 with 382 pound-feet of torque and 6-speed automatic.
Yukon XL SLE standard equipment includes three-zone climate control, rear audio controls with headphone jacks (you supply headphones), power front bucket seats and center console, AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM sound system; Bluetooth; cruise control; OnStar Safe & Sound with one year subscription; driver information center; power windows/locks/heated mirrors with manual folding; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with audio controls; 40/20/40 split front bench seat; six-way power driver's seat; 60/40 split folding second-row bench seat; 50/50 third-row split folding seat; automatic headlights; roof rails; side steps; locking rear differential; three power outlets; P265/70R17 all-season tires on bright aluminum wheels; tow package (receiver hitch, seven-pin wiring harness); intermittent rear wipe/wash; and floor mats. 4WD models also get an aluminum-block engine, 3.42:1 axle ratio, and front tow hooks. Options include a Convenience package ($1060) with adjustable pedals, remote start, rear park assist, rearview camera; fog lamps; tow hooks; CD changer ($295); integrated trailer brake controller ($200); Z71 off-road package ($230); two-speed transfer case ($100); 20-inch wheel packages; rear-seat entertainment ($1295); and towing package ($230).
SLT models add leather upholstery, three-zone automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside mirror, rear park assist, remote start, adjustable pedals, and universal remote. SLT options include Autoride suspension with rear self-leveling ($1120), second-row bucket seats ($590), Sun Entertainment Destination package ($4890) with navigation, rear-seat entertainment, and moonroof; third-row screen ($600); power side steps ($1095); Preferred package ($675) with rain-sensing front wipers and power liftgate; 20 or 22-inch wheels; rearview camera in mirror ($450); heated/cooled front seats ($650); Blind Zone Alert ($500); and power release second-row bench ($425).
Denali ($55,905) and Denali AWD ($58,990) come with a 6.2-liter V8 and Autoride active electronic suspension with rear load-leveling. Denali models come fully loaded, with a wood and leather-wrapped, heated, power-tilt steering wheel; heated first- and second-row seats; 12-way power front seats with lumbar adjustment; memory for the driver's seat and mirrors; power-folding second-row seats; removable three-passenger split-folding third-row seat; power-folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, driver's side auto-dimming and reverse tilting; rain-sensing wipers with heated washers; power liftgate; roof rack, Bluetooth; 10-speaker Premium Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System; added noise insulation and cooling capacity; and 20-inch wheels and tires (18-inch wheels are available for poor roads, tire chains). Options are limited to those in the Sun, Entertainment and Destinations Package ($2,390) or separately. Among them: rear entertainment ($1295), third-row screen ($600); power side steps ($1,095); 22-inch wheels ($2795); and Side Blind Zone Alert ($500).
Safety equipment on all models includes dual frontal airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes, and StabiliTrak, GM's electronic stability control with anti-rollover mitigation and traction control. Options include rear park assist, two rearview camera choices, and on Denali, Side Blind Zone Alert. Side airbags are not available. The XL earned the maximum five stars in the government's head-on crash tests.
The GMC Yukon XL is the extra-long version, about 20 inches longer than a Yukon. It's the twin to the Chevy Suburban, where the Yukon plays twin to the Tahoe.
The Suburban and Yukon XL share sheetmetal body panels but differ in details such as the grille, bumpers and lamps. These are big boxes but quite smooth, rather like an ocean liner's long flat sides and tapered ends. The Denali XL adds some of the upscale cues found on the Cadillac Escalade ESV, which shares the same basic structure.
The running board/side steps are integrated and unobtrusive, extending no farther than necessary, with a black grippy coating; powered retractable steps are available on some models. The tinted glass behind the C-pillar is expansive, and adds to both appearance and function. The front end has a clean appearance, with block-like headlamps over a front bumper fascia. Doors close with a reassuring thud.
Wheels change visual perceptions of the Yukon XL. The standard aluminum wheel is a nice piece for look and function. You can add 20-inch wheels, some polished aluminum and others chrome-clad wheels that merely add a chrome-plated plastic cover to an existing wheel and could fall off or pack snow and muck depending on how you abuse your truck. Dealers offer a host of dress-up items, including wheels up to 22-inches. The standard 17-inch wheels offer the best ride quality due to tires with tall sidewalls. Ride quality gets harsher as wheel diameters increase.
The rear window opens separately, which is convenient for loading lighter bags and cargo. The larger liftgate is aluminum and balanced, upgradeable to power for those accustomed to a push-button world. Roof racks can carry unwieldly items that aren't too heavy, but be sure to load with the hatch open or after the cargo area is filled so the roof load doesn't interfere with the open hatch.
Interior Features
The Yukon XL is comfortable for long tows or major outings. It's a carefree feeling to drive down the highway in one of these, riding high with all the comforts, including the optional Bose sound system. The seats are comfortable and easy to adjust; in some cases the seat cushion is electrically adjusted and the backrest is manual. Like most large SUVs, the front row has plenty of head and leg room.
The instrument panel and center stack are worthy of a higher-end vehicle. The Denali model is richer still, with a wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel, nuance leather and darker wood trim than the other models. On all models the steering wheel is not perfectly ahead of the driver, something to consider if you frequent a chiropractor.
We found the touch-screen radio/navigation system easy to use, far easier to operate than some Mercedes and BMW systems. We set the radio stations we liked and could quickly switch from favorite XM to AM to FM stations with the push of a single button; many vehicles require switching bands, then switching stations. The system has five groups of favorite stations for user assignment. While heading up the Interstate, the system warned of traffic incidents 19 miles ahead in our direction of travel.
The switchgear is simple, and the instrumentation is clean. The console is huge, with a deep storage box and a tray on top. The glovebox is large. Two cupholders are provided in a removable tray forward of the console and they work very well. There's another cupholder in each door pocket. A slot in the dash just left of the turn signal is perfect for coins or toll-road tickets. The pedals are adjustable, to accommodate short and tall drivers with the press of a button.
For reversing into tight confines, avoiding backing over a person, pet or play-toy, or easier trailer hitching, two rearview camera systems are offered. One is integral with the navigation system and the image appears on the navigation screen; the other shows the image on the inside-rearview mirror, so you get side-by-side near and far views to the rear.
The Yukon XL can seat seven, eight or nine passengers, depending on the seats selected. Our SLT had the second-row bucket seats, with room for seven, in a two/two/three configuration.
The second row offers good room, nearly matching the front. Second-row passengers in bucket seats have their own console, with an elbow tray, two cupholders each, audio controls and if equipped, the DVD screen overhead; the bench-seat second-row may be ordered with power releases to fold. With the touch of a button on the instrument panel or C-pillar, the seatbacks fold flat against the lower cushions, and then the seats flip up against the backs of the front seats.
The third row 50/50 seat has three seatbelts and two headrests. If you want to carry long items down one side the rear row becomes a one person seat; most vehicles with a three-person third-row seat split it 60/40 so you can carry six people plus long pieces. The third-row seats fold easily but not flat into the floor like most of the competition; for a longer flat cargo floor the third row must be taken out (and these aren't light like baby seats) and left behind.
Head room in the third row is good, and leg room is okay (34.9 inches); the Expedition EL and Navigator L have a distinct advantage here because of their independent rear suspension. There is a great view through the wraparound glass, so it doesn't feel cramped or claustrophobic back there. Third-row climate control vents are inconveniently located in the headliner over the heads of the second-row passengers, but they can be aimed rearward toward the third-row passengers' knees. The second-row passengers have their own vents in the headliner, too, over their laps.
Cargo space is where the Yukon XL excels. There's 137.4 cubic feet of storage behind the front seats, with the second row folded and third row removed. Even with all seats in place, there's still 45.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. However, it's a nuisance to remove the third row for optimal storage space. The lift-over height at the rear bumper is relatively high, about the same as a pickup, so it's not easy to climb up into the cargo compartment to reach things, especially since there are no grab handles.
Driving Impressions
The GMC Yukon XL is perfect for outdoor sportsmen or owners of race cars, boats, horses, or travel trailers who need the people or lockable cargo capacity of a full-size SUV instead of the open bed of a pickup truck.
GM's proven 5.3-liter Vortec V8 is the standard engine, making 320 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque; smooth and not too raucous, though not as torquey as the Expedition's 5.4 or Sequoia's 5.7-liter V8 which nearly matches the Denali 6.2's output.
The six-speed automatic transmission does its job well, completely in the background until you choose manual control or engage the tow/haul mode designed for heavy loads. We would choose the no-charge 3.42:1 axle ratio if we planned on anything more than lightly-loaded flat-terrain highway cruising.
If you need more power for towing the 403-hp 6.2-liter V8 boasts 417 pound-feet of torque, but the extra power comes with a dent in fuel economy. However, Denali's tow ratings are the lowest of the XL and it has no 4WD low-range gearing. Any thoughts of economy with a big, heavy truck should be put aside; we've seen 7 pulling a big boat with a 2500.
If you have a trailer of 6500-7000 pounds or more and plan on towing with the Suburban full of gear and people, best to consider the 2500 XL. It has a heavy-duty 6.0-liter V8 with less horsepower and torque than the 6.2-liter but adds stronger axles and transmission, stouter steering, suspension and brake systems and truck-service wheels and tires. It is for all intents and purposes a three-quarter-ton pickup with a nine-seat body on top. Also noteworthy to travelers, the 2500-series has a much larger fuel tank (39 gallons versus 31.5 gallons in the standard Yukon XL 1500) so its effective range matches or betters the 1500.
Active fuel management is standard on most engines. AFM shuts down four of the eight cylinders when they're not needed to save fuel. But at this size and weight all the cylinders are needed most of the time so the fuel saved is limited. A Yukon/Tahoe Hybrid or BMW X5, Audi Q7 or Mercedes GL350 diesel are the only three-row SUVs with decent fuel economy, and the hybrid Yukon isn't offered in size XL.
Ride quality in the Yukon XL is excellent, overall. Even when the optional 20-inch wheels are chosen, the suspension deals deftly with road imperfections and potholes but you feel them more. We prefer taller tires on our trucks, however, for ride comfort, impact resistance and in some respects, better performance.
The Yukon XL is very stable at highway speeds, though it wallows a bit on undulating freeways. Autoride, the rear self-leveling and active suspension, electronically adjusts to the road as read by sensors. It reduces body lean in corners, enhances stability on rough roads, and reduces nose-dive under hard braking. Autoride is optional on Yukon XL, standard on Denali.
The rack-and-pinion steering on the 1500 models feels fairly direct, though as in other big SUVs it is a bit slow. The 2500 steers like a new pickup, a bit heavier but confidence-inspiring. Like all large SUVs, the Yukon XL is prone to body lean in turns and doesn't respond well to quick changes of direction. It's a full-size truck (plus or minus three tons, higher center of gravity) and needs to be driven accordingly and with respect for others, not like it's a sports car.
Hard crosswinds tend to blow big SUVs around and the Yukon XL is no exception. Driving in a 25-mph crosswind on the freeway at 75 miles per hour, our Yukon XL swayed considerably because of its billboard-like profile. Tire choice affects this behavior. Autoride helps reduce the effect of crosswinds. And 2500 models better withstand crosswinds.
The brakes are all vented discs with ABS, and perhaps the biggest improvement in this generation Yukon. An integrated trailer brake controller that gives excellent control and eliminates any installation hassles is available, and we view it as a must-have option. After all, if you're not towing anything you probably don't need a Yukon XL.
The GMC Yukon XL is a fine choice for use as a family tow vehicle. The engines and transmissions work well and the rugged chassis gives the XL ability to travel beyond where the pavement ends. The interior ambiance is inviting, there is plenty of room inside and enough features to please any class of buyer.
Model Line Overview
Model lineup: GMC Yukon XL 2WD SLE ($42,005), 4WD ($44,845); 2WD SLT ($46,270), 4WD SLT ($49,005); Yukon XL Denali 2WD ($55,905), Denali AWD ($58,990); Yukon XL 2500 2WD SLE ($43,775), 4WD ($46,615); 2500 2WD SLT ($47,900), 4WD ($50,745)
Engines: 5.3-liter V8; 6.2-liter V8; 6.0-liter V8
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard): dual frontal airbags, three-row curtain side airbags with rollover sensors; LATCH child safety seat anchors, tire pressure monitor, antilock brakes, electronic stability control with anti-rollover mitigation and traction control
Safety equipment (optional): rear park assist, rearview camera, Side Blind Zone Alert; all-wheel drive
Basic warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in: Arlington, Texas
Specifications As Tested
Model tested (MSPR): GMC Yukon XL SLT 2WD ($46,270)
Standard equipment: leather upholstery; three-zone climate control with rear controls; front tow hooks; power front bucket seats; rear camera; front center console; Bose AM/FM/MP3/CD stereo; rear seat audio controls and outputs; cruise control; universal garage door opener; fog lights; remote engine starting; power adjustable pedals; rear park assist; driver information center; power windows, locks and mirrors; heated exterior mirrors; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with audio controls; auto-dimming inside mirror; 60/40 split folding second-row bench seat; third-row 50/50 split folding seat (vinyl); automatic headlights; roof rails; side steps; locking rear differential; five power outlets; tow package with hitch, seven-pin wiring harness, 17-inch aluminum wheels; two-inch receiver and trailer-brake control harness; OnStar assistance with six-month subscription
Options as tested (MSPR): Sun, Entertainment, & Destination package ($3990) includes navigation, rearview camera, AM/FM/CD/DVD with MP3 audio, DVD rear-seat entertainment, moonroof; second-row bucket seats ($590); P275/55R20 tires on polished aluminum wheels ($1795)
Destination charge: $950
Gas guzzler tax: N/A
Price as tested (MSPR): $53005
Layout: rear-wheel drive
Engine: 5.3-liter 16-valve V8
Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm): 320 @ 5400
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm): 335 @ 4200
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 14/20 mpg
Wheelbase: 130.0 in.
Length/width/height: 222.4/79.1/76.8 in.
Track, f/r: 68.2/67.0 in.
Turning circle: 43.0 ft.
Seating Capacity: 7
Head/hip/leg room, f: 40.3/64.4/41.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m: 38.5/61.8/39.5 in.
Head/hip/leg room, r: 38.1/49.4/34.9 in.
Cargo volume: 137.4 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: 8100 Lbs.
Suspension, f: independent, coil springs, antisway bar
Suspension, r: solid axle, five-link, coil springs
Ground clearance: 8.9 in.
Curb weigth: 5681 lbs.
Tires: P275/55R20
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/vented disc with ABS
Fuel capacity: 31.5 gal.
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It's always smart to test ride a bike before plunking down your hard-earned cash. Bike companies often bring a fleet of new models to shops and events for consumers to try. But before you hit up a demo, consider these tips from Jackie Baker, marketing manager and former demo-van driver for the women's brand Liv/Giant.
Bring helmet, shoes, pedals, and cycling shorts. Be ready to answer questions about your riding and budget so staff can identify the best bikes for you. Do your homework and ask questions so you can make smart comparisons about parts, materials, and price.
Allow about 40 minutes for a test ride, using the first 10 to get acquainted with the bike. If the handlebar feels too high or the suspension too springy, ask for a fix. And make sure you know how to use the components. If you're used to Shimano, say, ask for a SRAM tutorial.
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A little OT from the norm, but I was recently contacted by Lucy asking me if I'd like one of her handmade phone cases. Jumping at the chance to get my paws on something blinger and tackier than my old phone case, I accepted her offer of making one for me! I didn't really know what I wanted, but I gave her a few instructions, I wanted a skull motif & black, white and pearl decorations and after about a week she made up this little bad boy for me!
Cases like this are just a bit of fun really, My friends always think its hilarious how I love bling and tackiness despite being into ~fashion~. I know its just not to everyone's taste but it makes me happy seeing people with blinged up cases for some reason! She ships worldwide and it can take 10-14 days depending on how much she has to do, as they are all handmade by her! I can only imagine how super fiddly it is to place each stone! Prices start from £10, My case is around £16! And she tells me she can do almost all phones! Just checked her Facebook shop and got my eyes on the new Hello Kitty beading with pink and silver rhinestones? Tackiness? Oh yes please!
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"When people ask what I do, I say I change lives." — Coco Dixon Pennell
After packing her bags and leaving New York City, designer Coco Pennell made several stops before finally settling in the Valley in 2000. The desert has had nothing but a positive effect on her.
"I feel like a big fish in a small pond in Arizona," says Pennell, adding that people who migrate here bring the "competitive edge."
Her extensive design experience, including a 12-year stint as design editor at powerhouse fashion magazine Vogue, and her incredible drive, helped propel Paramount Design Group to success.
"I hit the ground running," Pennell says.
With its unique approach and business plan, Paramount Design Group is commissioning new clients at every turn. And Pennell plays the role of a true entrepreneur — from marketing to designing to overseeing installation, she does it all.
"You're everybody," she says. "I'm passionate about what I do … each client has a story to tell (and) my goal is to bring the best living to them with the budget that they have."
It is this intense focus on the clients' needs — not her own financial gain — that has helped establish Pennell's passion for realizing her clients' dreams.
Her need to give back extends to up-and-coming designers. Pennell's goal is to create a type of mentoring program in which designers will be able to use her showroom to establish their own budding design careers.
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The Division III Management Council voted in favor of five proposals from the Division III Strategic Planning and Finance Committee during its meeting this week in Indianapolis, which will eliminate an estimated $2.17 million from the championships budget in the 2014-15 academic year.
If adopted, the proposal would pull Division III within about $340,000 of balancing its budget. A sixth proposal – eliminating the newly implemented softball superregional tournament structure – could make up that difference and will be considered in the fall once the Division III Championships Committee reviews the results from this year's event, the first with the new format.
The council also voted in favor of a proposal to reduce the division's reserve balance – an emergency fund in place to keep the division operating for a year – from 80 percent of the division's annual revenue allocation to 50 percent. The change in reserve policy will provide the division with additional funds, if necessary, to cover expected budget deficits through the 2017-18 academic year. While members of various committees who have explored the issue acknowledge the division can't rely on the reserve balance to cover budget imbalances in perpetuity, they believe reducing the balance to 50 percent would be consistent with other nonprofit best practices and would buy the division more time as it works toward a long-term solution for budget issues triggered by rising championship travel and operating costs.
The Division III Presidents Council will have the final vote on the budget proposals when it convenes in early August. They will be implemented immediately if the Presidents Council votes in favor of the proposals.
The Management Council noted the need for broad-based membership education regarding the entire Division III budget, including available resources, allocations and process. In particular, the council discussed the implications of altering the current championships access ratio of one bracket position for every 6.5 teams competing in team sports, which was legislated during a more hospitable economic climate. That ratio was nudged down incrementally from one bracket position for every eight teams to its current level throughout the last decade. While pushing the ratio back up would help ease budget woes, a change to the access ratio would require a membership vote.
The Division III Issues Forum at the 2015 Convention will provide an opportunity for the membership to discuss all aspects of the budget planning process, including current policies and priorities, resource reallocation and potential new revenue sources (e.g. a targeted championships special assessment, or a potential increase in membership dues).
"I do think the championship budget is going to be torn apart in a lot of different ways and looked at," said Division III Management Council chair and Director of Athletics at Wilmington College, Terry Rupert. "I think the challenge is going to be affordability with access. How much are you willing to give up? Whether it is a change in access ratio or a different way of putting championships together, it will be a challenge for the championships committee."
Other actions:
- The council voted down a proposal from the Division III Interpretations and Legislation Committee that would have allowed graduate or post-baccalaureate student-athletes to compete at a Division III schools other than where they received their undergraduate degrees. Despite support from the Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the council felt the change would cause student-athletes to make graduate school choices driven by athletic reasons, not academic. Additionally, the council argued it would create an undue burden on coaches who would feel compelled to recruit from within the division's ranks in addition to their other recruiting obligations.
- The council endorsed a proposal from the interpretations and legislation committee that would allow prospective student-athletes to make an official visit to a member institution any time on or after Jan. 1 of their junior year of high school. Currently, official visits are prohibited until classes begin in a prospective student-athlete's senior year. The membership will vote on the legislation at the 2015 NCAA Convention.
- The council endorsed a proposal by the championships committee that would change the way the division reprimands schools that field ineligible players. Currently, institutions are forced to forfeit contests in which ineligible athletes compete, but forfeits have proven to be a recurring problem for sport committees when debating teams' merits during championship selections.
The proposal, which will be on the legislative agenda at the 2015 Convention, would implement a nullification system that mirrors the one currently in place in Division II. The system would assess a mathematical penalty that affects a team's win-loss percentage and strength of schedule. And, consistent with an existing NCAA bylaw, a $250 fine would be imposed for each violation, up to a total of $2,500.


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Dennis and Barbara Rainey are co-founders of FamilyLife, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ, and authors of the bestselling books Moments Together for Couples and Staying Close. Dennis cohosts the daily radio program FamilyLife Today, heard by 4 million people each week. The Raineys have six children and two grandchildren and live in Little Rock, Arkansas.


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While your portion is big enough to fill an army of hobbits, make sure to leave room for dessert. Four words: white chocolate bread pudding.Bilbo Baggins Restaurant & Pub may be named after the "The Hobbit," but don't come in thinking you have to be the ultimate fanboy or girl to enjoy yourself. In fact, besides a few murals on the wall, this place's theme leans more funky than fantasy. With four different dining rooms to choose from (my favorite is the pub-like environment—complete with a full bar and some pretty sweet dranks, like the Miruvor Martini, which tastes like apple pie—on the first floor) and a menu that offers everything from gourmet pizza and smoked duck salads to a brunch favorite, homemade French toast made with fresh bread, which of course, is also made in-house, Bilbo Baggins is eclectic to its core. "We're chef-owned and operated," said Linda, the wife of chef/owner Mike Armellino. And it shows because everything is made from scratch. "Down to the mayonnaise," said Linda. And while your portion is big enough to fill an army of hobbits, make sure to leave room for dessert. Four words: white chocolate bread pudding.
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Liberty (6-16, 5-4 Big South) returns home to the Vines Center on Friday night for a key Big South matchup, hosting conference leader Radford (18-8, 7-2) at 7 p.m. The Lady Flames will look to avenge a 3-0 setback at Radford, Sept. 27. Radford leads the Big South standings, one match ahead of Coastal Carolina (6-3). Gardner-Webb and High Point are tied for third, at 5-3, with Liberty and Presbyterian in a fifth-place tie at 5-4. The top seven teams are separated by just 2.5 matches total. Match Notes Liberty at a Glance Liberty knocked off Presbyterian College, 3-1, on Friday, before falling in five sets at Winthrop, Saturday. After starting the season, 1-14, and 0-2 in Big South play, Liberty is 5-2 in its last seven matches, The Lady Flames averaged 2.78 blocks per set over the weekend, and currently pace the conference with 2.29 blocks per set On Friday at PC, junior Gabrielle Shipe became the 19th player in program history to collect 1,000 career digs. On Saturday, Senior Lillie Happel passed former teammate Karyl Bacon (2007-10) into 11th all-time at Liberty, with 1,161 career kills.
How to Follow the Lady Flames Live stats and live video will be available for Friday night's match, through links on LibertyFlames.com. Live stats will appear courtesy of Liberty's Athletics Communications office. The match can also be viewed through free live video streaming via the Big South Network, with Ray Jones on play-by-play and Erin McKeown providing analysis.
Weekend Recap Liberty went 1-1 this past weekend in South Carolina, defeating first-place Presbyterian College, 3-1, on Friday before falling in five sets at Winthrop, Saturday. On Friday, the Lady Flames hit a season-best .295, getting 10 or more kills from Caroline Douglas, Lillie Happel and Melissa Racz. Liberty also recorded 13 blocks, including six from Kendle Rollins. Saturday's match saw Liberty take a 2-0 lead into intermission, before Winthrop won the final three sets in a row to down the Lady Flames at Winthrop Coliseum.
1,000 Club Junior Gabrielle Shipe recorded 21 digs on Friday at PC, becoming the 19th player in program history with 1,000 or more career digs. She added 20 digs at Winthrop, and is now 18th on the list, with 1,026 digs. Shipe has now posted back-to-back 20-dig matches twice in 2013, also doing so versus Green Bay (Aug. 31) and Georgetown (Sept. 3).
Own the Net The Lady Flames are back at the top of the conference in blocking, averaging 2.29 blocks per set. Liberty recorded 13 blocks on Friday at PC and added 12 blocks, Saturday. Redshirt senior Kendle Rollins, currently ranked fourth in the Big South with 1.01 blocks per set overall, recorded six blocks on Friday before tying a season high with seven blocks on Saturday. Rollins has now tallied 12 seven-block matches in her career. Loren Thomas (2009-12), with 14, is the only Liberty player in the rally-scoring era with more seven-block matches than Rollins. Rollins is ranked No. 5 all-time at Liberty with 384 career blocks. Freshman Nzea McQuitery averages 1.00 blocks per set during conference play, tying her for fifth in the Big South in blocking in league matches.
Triple-Double in Progress Senior setter Jade Craycraft recorded her third triple-double of the season, and fourth of her career, on Oct. 19 against Coastal Carolina, with 10 kills, 30 assists and 11 digs. Among Lady Flames since the start of the 2001 season, only Kallie Corbin (2006-09) posted more career triple-doubles than Craycraft, with six. Craycraft is now ranked fifth all-time at Liberty with 3,912 career assists, and needs 88 more assists to reach 4,000 for her career.
Welcome Back Redshirt sophomore Caroline Douglas, the 2012 Big South Player and Freshman of the Year, missed all but one of Liberty's first 19 matches this season due to injury. In three matches since returning full-time to the court, Douglas has recorded double-digit kills each time out, and is averaging 3.00 kills per set.
12-11-10 With 16 kills on Saturday at Winthrop, senior Lillie Happel passed former teammate Karyl Bacon (2007-10) into 11th place all-time at Liberty, with 1,161 career kills. She is just four kills shy entering the top 10, surpassing current Liberty assistant coach Rebecca Rudnick (2001-04), who had 1,164 kills. Jennifer (Belk) Vaden (2001-04), Liberty assistant coach, sits in third with 1,789 career kills.
Serving Up Aces Lillie Happel served up a season-high four aces on Friday at Presbyterian, while Gabrielle Shipe recorded two aces on both Friday and Saturday. Over the span of the last four matches, Liberty is averaging 1.53 aces per set. During that time frame, Happel has registered nine aces and Shipe has chipped in with seven aces.
Fire Away The Lady Flames are third in the Big South in both hitting percentage (.231) and opponents' hitting percentage (.170) during conference play. In league matches, Liberty's Jade Craycraft (.341) and Kendle Rollins (.331) are third and sixth, respectively, in the Big South in attack percentage. Liberty vs. Radford Big South leader Radford (18-8, 7-2 Big South) is 4-0 in conference away matches so far this season. The Highlanders lead the conference in both hitting percentage (.249) and opponents' hitting percentage (.173) overall. Rachel Wiechecki leads Radford with 3.39 kills and 3.30 digs per set, and ranks second in the Big South with 0.43 aces per set. Cheyanne James, defending Big South Player of the Week, averages 2.68 kills per set. Emma Deininger, named Big South Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, leads the conference in blocks per set (1.08) while ranking third in attack percentage (.325). Jenna Braden averages 7.99 assists per set.
Series History Liberty holds a 41-26 overall record against Radford in volleyball. The Lady Flames had won 24 straight meetings with the Highlanders before a 3-0 Radford win, Sept. 27 at the Dedmon Center. Radford's most recent volleyball win over Liberty at the Vines Center came Nov. 6, 2001, a 3-2 Highlanders victory. The Lady Flames and Highlanders have met in the Big South Championship final on three occasions, with Liberty downing Radford for the title in 1999, 2001 and 2011.
Last Meeting - Sept. 27, 2013 Radford swept visiting Liberty, 3-0 (28-26, 26-24, 25-19) on Sept. 27, 2013 at the Dedmon Center, to open both teams' Big South Conference schedule. The loss ended Liberty's 24-match winning streak over the Highlanders, and marked the team's first conference-opening setback since 2004. Rachel Wiechecki recorded a match-high 14 kills and 20 digs for Radford, while Emma Deininger and Cheyanne James had 10 kills each. Liberty's Haley Jeffcoat led the Lady Flames with a career-high 13 kills and Lillie Happel totaled 12 kills and 17 digs.
Liberty's Record at Home Liberty has gone 24-1 in its last 25 home matches, and 45-5 (.900) in its last 50 home contests. The Lady Flames are 75-24 (.758) at home under 10th-year head coach Shane Pinder. The Lady Flames have gone 24-2 (.923) in conference home matches during the careers of their four current seniors (Jade Craycraft, Lillie Happel, Becca Haraf, Kendle Rollins). Overall under Coach Pinder, Liberty is 57-12 (.826) in Big South home matches, including 50-5 (.909) since the start of the 2006 season. Big South Freshman of the Year Liberty and Radford have combined to win the last three Big South Freshman of the Year awards in a row. Liberty's Jade Craycraft won in 2010, followed by Emma Deininger of Radford in 2011. Current Lady Flame Caroline Douglas was named both Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year last season. Additionally, Jennifer (Belk) Vaden, currently a Liberty assistant coach, was the 2001 Big South Freshman of the Year.
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When things get stressful and irritating, don't you wish you could go back in time... back to a time when mom cooked for you, when people were nice to you, when someone took care of you? We at The Motherloaded Tavern hear you! We have created a place that is warm, where servers treat you as part of the family (part of the family you actually like... you know funny uncle Bob, or Grandma Hon, who was always there for you), and where our talented chefs cook for you. (Heck, we even have people that will do the dishes.) So, travelers and neighbors, sit back, relax, and feel free to be yourself. Welcome to our home. Homemade recipes have followed each of us from childhood, to re-create an atmosphere of remembrance and frivolity. If we have missed something that was an integral part of your childhood, let us know... you never know, you might be famous down the road!
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(Reuters) - About 1,100 miners refused to leave the underground tunnels at three old coal mines in Romania's mountainous Jiu valley on Friday to protest a state holding company's refusal to honour an agreement on price.
Last year, Romania decided to close the valley's state-owned hard coal mines of Petrila, Paroseni and Uricani in stages by 2018, and merge its remaining four viable mines with two coal-fired power producers to create integrated holding Hunedoara.
The European Union backed the government plan to spend about 1.2 billion lei ($354.3 million) to close the three mines, part of wider reform plans for the outdated, largely state-owned power sector in its second-poorest member.
But Hunedoara refused to receive hard coal from the three mines at the price agreed with the EU under the mine closure programme, the economyministry said on Friday.
Miners refused to leave the tunnels on Thursday, and have demanded that leftist Prime Minister Victor Ponta join them in Jiu valley to help solve the problem.
"People say they will not leave the underground until the terms of the 2018 closure programme are guaranteed," union leader Laszlo Domokos was quoted by state news agency Agerpres as saying. "Otherwise, the protest ... will continue and they are not ruling out going on hunger strike."
Economy ministry officials were negotiating with the miners on Friday.
Miners' unions were a potent political force in the early 1990s, when the state-owned industry employed almost half a million people, but their influence has withered under a series of largescale layoffs that have fuelled unemployment, poverty and environmental degradation in Jiu valley.
Coal powers more than 40 percent of Romania's power plants, but most of it is lignite, which is softer than hard coal and is dug in open pits. ($1 = 3.3869 Romanian lei) (Reporting by Ioana Patran; Editing by Luiza Ilie and Elizabeth Piper)


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