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For "Jackass" stunt man Steve-O, it wasn't always fun and games when the cameras stopped rolling.
The star famous for crazy antics you shouldn't try at home opened up about his drug addiction and being sober for the past two and a half years to The New York Times on Friday.
"Just about every scene in that first movie, except the ones we filmed in Japan, I was visibly on cocaine," he told reporter Melena Ryzik, adding that he promised his co-stars he would keep clean for movie No. 2, "but I was more out of control in other ways.
Since "Jackass" began as an MTV series that celebrates that profane and often-time cringe-worthy shenanigans of Steve-O and friends, it has launched into two movies and is on its way to a third. The trill-seeker has gotten many a YouTube hit for jaw-dropping tricks like snorting worms and swallowing live goldfish.
But things got a lot less funny off-camera. Steve-O has been arrested for drug possession, disorderly conduct and assault, and urinated on the red carpet in front of his family at the "Jackass Number Two" premiere - a moment that he's not the most proud of.
The tattooed clown was forced to confront a serious problem when co-star Johnny Knoxville staged and intervention with TV therapist Dr. Drew. He spent six months in treatment before moving to a halfway house.
"I was locked up in the psych ward with two weeks on my hands," Steve-o explained to the Times. "Some people came in and talked about how they stayed sober and it stuck. They gave me the idea that getting sober was something that could be done and that I had to do it."
Steve-O's dark path had a lot to do with the helplessness he felt in his career, he revealed to the Times.
"I felt like I was at my own funeral," he explained about the premiere of the second "Jackass" flim. "I was convinced there would be no more movies, nothing was ever going to be that big of a deal. I was so afraid of the rest of my life. I just didn't have any identity aside from my persona. Peeing on the red carpet had a lot to do with that."
Selected Reading: The New York Times, Steve-O Official Website,


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Aquarius Full Moon, Asteroid 433 Eros, astro-flash, Astro-LOA, astrological houses, astrology, core values, emotional harmony, energy, Eros, expansion, find your ascendant, full moon, Galactic Center, GC, Good Vibe Astrology, intentions, Jim Warren, Kim Falconer, learn astrology, Moon, new knowledge, Sagittarius, Shiva/Shakti, solar system, the Moon, transits, Yin/Yang
Astro-LOA Flash: Asteroid 433 Eros, joined by the Moon in Sagittarius is conjunct the Galactic Center at 27 Sagittarius, the point on which our solar system orbits once every 250 million years. It's a powerful energy to tune into!
The GC, the center of the Milky Way, was discovered in 1932 with the first radio-telescope (they were trying to figure out why there was static in the overseas phone lines and found the GC was partially to blame). It's the source of most of the gravitational energy in our galaxy. Some scientists think there is a star sized black hole at the core, others have different theories, but the interesting thing is, long before radio-telescopes, the ancient Mayan's were turning their horizon astronomy eyes exactly towards this point, even though it was technically 'impossible' for them to see.
The Mayan people described the GC, the 'sun' of our solar system now at 27 Sagittarius, as the Heart of Sky and the Dark Rift, two center points of the cosmos, a kind of 'light/dark, Shiva/Shakti, Yin/Yang' image.
Think of this Moon/Eros contact as an awakening, a burst of energy that supports new feeling (or newly discovered repressed ones), habits and ways of connecting in the world. It's an opportunity to release limiting beliefs and past conflicts, let go of anything you've been putting up with and refresh your core self. Great prep for the up coming Aquarius Full Moon.
If you want to leverage this energy specifically, look to where 26-28 degrees of Sagittarius is in your natal chart and jump into that area of life with your whole heart. Moon/Eros wants to engage, and the GC is all about expansion, and following your highest excitement, being your 'best' self.
More on Moon/Eros
The transiting Moon moves through the entire zodiac every 28+ days, so the conjunction with Eros is a monthly event. But not over the Galactic Center. That can only happen once every 5 years+. Think of it as a highly sensitized point.
Moon, Eros GC can coincide with the awakening of intense feelings and desires. The Moon wants comfort and security; Eros wants to seek it through intimacy, risk and intensity, with another, an artistic project, a problem to solve. In Sagittarius, on the GC, it may want to look far afield, ultimately seeking new knowledge of self, others and the universe.
Think of the Moon as a barometer of our emotionally harmony. We're going to gain some insights here! If there is any tension or lack of clarity, this transit can synchronize with inner turmoil, blurred boundaries and the odd bit of acting out. The feelings are running high like a river and, depending on our capacity to contain and process, they may splash and spill over the banks. Sometimes only hindsight can illuminate the actions and reactions of this time.
How to handle it? Let Sagittarius be your guide. Think adventure, curiosity, and openness to new understanding. The desire is to experience the feelings through Eros (intensity, intimacy, transformation) and this can help us get in touch with our inner angel/demon dynamic. (Remember, all roads are good)
Mostly this transit will point out where the greatest need for nurturing, expansion and excitement is. Putting awareness on the area of life where you find 27 degrees of Sagittarius in your chart will help. A goldmine of insights and creative expression awaits!
Where is this happening for you? Comments welcome.
Finding where 27 degrees of Sagittarius is in your chart. (this tutorial shows how to create your chart, find the ascendant and read all the degrees on the house cusps.)
The meanings of the houses are deep and rich with metaphorical and literal content but here is a quick list to get you started.
1st house – Appearance, personality traits, outlook on life
2nd house – $$$, resources, talents, peace of mind
3rd house – Teaching, learning, writing, talking, connecting
4th house – Home, family, ancestors, emotional ground
5th house – Creative expression, offspring (books/kids etc), romance
6th house – Health, pets, daily routine, magic
7th house – Socially significant relationships, contracts
8th house – Sex, death, taxes, shared resources, trust
9th house – New horizons, travel, beliefs, WWW
10th house – Career, mission, profession, public relations
11th house – Friends, goals for the future, groups
12th house – Unconscious, dreams, giving and receiving, meditative states
Note: The HOUSES are the pieces of pie, the sections of space divided into twelve 30 degree + or – slices round which the zodiac spans. They represent areas of life, inner and outer, and symbolize the environment where an intention or drive (planet/sign) is acting out. The ruler on the house cups and the sign or signs contained in the house suggest the climate found in that environment.
Any planets residing in a given house or transiting there show us where the needs and drives of the energy are operating for us. We meet those planets, and the archetypal characters they symbolize, in that area of life.
Learn more at GoodVibeAstrology.com

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Plug-in Electric Vehicle Interactions with a Small Office Building: An Economic Analysis using DER-CAM. Berkeley: LBNL, 2010. LBNL-3555E..
"Simulation of the GHG Abatement Potentials in the U.S. Building Sector by 2050." 29th USAEE/IAEE Annual North American Conference, October 14-16, 2010 2010. LBNL-4013E..
Storage Viability and Optimization Web Service. Berkeley: LBNL, 2010. LBNL-4014E..
"The Added Economic and Environmental Value of Solar Thermal Systems in Microgrids with Combined Heat and Power." 3rd International Conference on Solar Air-Conditioning, September 30 – October 2, 2009. University Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 2009. 11. LBNL-2629E..
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Romantic Scotland
Whether it be Flora MacDonald rowing the Bonnie Prince to safety or the red, red rose of Burns, there is something ineffably romantic about Scotland. Of course, for some people, a honeymoon can only be found on a hot sunny beach, but for those romantics out there who prefer a genuinely romantic landscape filled with history, passion and forgotten treasures: Scotland is for you!
The way you propose is a memory that'll last forever, so choosing the right place to go down on bended knee requires careful planning.
Although you can always pop the question at the spot where you first met or kissed, a romantic backdrop adds extra meaning and will make your proposal something your beloved will want to share with everyone.
And what better place to take the plunge than Scotland, a country famed for its romantic castles and majestic scenery. There is, of course, a whole lot more to dear old Caledonia than mountains and misty glens. It is packed full of places guaranteed to lift the spirits and give any amorous ambitions a boost.
So if you're looking for inspiration and the perfect place to ask for a hand in marriage have a look at our list. They're guaranteed to create a marriage proposal that will blow your lover away.
Ben Nevis
If you really want that top of the world feeling as she/he says "yes!", then you could do worse than take a hike to the summit of Britain's highest peak. For hill walking fanatics there can surely be no better place than Ben Nevis, the closest point to heaven on these isles.
There are a number of different routes to the top which cater for climbers of different abilities but, whichever one you choose, the spectacular views from the top will be equally rewarding. And if you feel a little nervous about asking the big question, the giddy effects brought on by altitude should put paid to that when you reach your goal.
But please go prepared if you follow through with your plan: not for the perils of rejection, but for the often harsh conditions which can be experienced on Scotland's Munroes in late February. Sturdy boots, warm, waterproof clothes and a survival kit are essential for the wellbeing of the romantic rambler.
However if blizzard conditions look like prevailing on the day, don't let love blind you: just be sensible and pop the question somewhere else.
Sweetheart Abbey - near Dumfries
By its very existence, the appropriately named Sweetheart Abbey near Dumfries is a touching tribute to the enduring nature of love. It was built in the 13th century by Lady Devorgilla in memory of her beloved husband John Balliol.
When he died she was so distraught she carried his embalmed heart around in a silver and ivory casket. During her widowhood she used her immense wealth to build churches and abbeys in honour of her lost love.
One of these was Dulce Cor or Sweetheart Abbey. Even in death Lady Devorgilla couldn't be parted from her one true love. She was buried along with her husband's heart in the High Altar at the Abbey.
The Wedding Ring - Lochgoilhead, Argyll
There will be no mistaking your intentions if you bring your beloved here. White stones set into the ground in the shape of a heart mark out the Wedding Ring. It is here that the gypsies of Argyll are said to have once held their marriage ceremonies.
So if you want to win someone's heart this is the place to do it. Step inside the wedding ring and feel the atmosphere of age-old romances. If you're very quiet you may even hear the wedding vows of young lovers whispering down through the years. For further information check out: www.scottish.heartlands.org
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond has inspired poets and songwriters throughout the centuries and is famed around the world for its stunning natural beauty. If you are looking for a truly memorable place to pop the question, look no further than the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.
Burns Cottage and Museum, Burns National Heritage Park
Scotland's national bard was a renowned romantic penning love-tinged verses to his many admirers. So what could be more romantic than to go back to where it all began - back to the great poet's home. Get down on bended knee and recite 'O, my luve is like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June' ... Or better still, recite one of your own poems.
Burns Cottage and museum is open from 9am and 6pm daily from April to October, from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and 12 to 4pm on Sundays from November to March.
Romance is not normally associated with Glasgow, but Scotland's largest city is setting hearts a-flutter as it hosts the City of Love festival again. The Big Wheel of Love in George Square is a must for love-struck couples, and more than 70 events, including the 2003 Valentines Ball in aid of the British Heart Foundation, show that Glasgow is no mean city when it comes to romance. City of Love Festival, various venues. Fri 7-Mon 17 Feb. Times and prices vary.
Isle of Ewe
What better spot to take your sweetheart to than overlooking an island whose very name sounds like "I love you"? Although this privately owned island in the north-west of Scotland has been turned over to farming, you can whisper the words during a scenic boat ride around the coastline.
Island of Iona
Cast a spell over your loved one in the splendid isolation of the island of Iona. Measuring just three miles long and one mile wide, the island encapsulates all the enchantment and mystique of the Hebrides. For the full-on spiritual effect why not propose in its oldest building, St Oran's Chapel, which dates from the 11th century. For further information check out: www.scottish.heartlands.org
Deep Sea Underworld
North Queensferry
At a price (£100 to be exact) you and your intended can take a swim with sharks. Admittedly, your proposal of undying love may sound a little gargled underwater but if your partner says "no" at least you won't be short of replacements for love bites. Details on 01383 411880.
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Today marks the 2008 Minnesota Firearm Deer Hunting Season opener. I donned my orange jacket and hat as well as Topaz's blaze orange for our morning run.
On the way to the Blue Hill Trail of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge there were many many vehicles parked at the trail heads and along the county roads. Each year I am amazed at how many hunters converge upon the Wildlife Refuge and hunt within such close proximity to one another. I can see orange speckled all throughout the woods and open areas. It's crazy.
The Blue Hill Trail is closed to hunters but they are allowed to hunt outside the perimeter of the trail area. I heard many gunshots, but none that were too close. Everyone was following the rules. Thankfully. Some years the gun shots sound so close to me that it is quite frightening.
Topaz enjoyed herding all of the deer that flocked into the 'safe zone' today. At one point he went bounding through the field as he spotted a group of 8. He began to circle them, giving them his Border Collie 'eye', trying to intimidate the deer. Sure enough, he was able to gather all 8 of them into his circle. I am just spellbound as I watch him do his work. It is almost as if he is using a prey instinct, as would a wild animal, but he (thankfully) doesn't follow through with the kill.
He circles around them, eyeing them, completely focused, crouched to the ground; amazingly enough, the deer respond. They bunch together, allowing him to move them toward me. It's pure instinct. I haven't taught Topaz how to herd. He doesn't know that deer are not stock animals, which he was bred to herd.
The deer don't realize that they aren't stock animals. They allow Topaz to herd them.
(I often wonder why Border Collies aren't used as hunting dogs. I know that if Steve and the boys brought Topaz along today to hunt with them, Topaz wouldn't understand what was being asked of him. He would be out in the middle of the thick woods, confused, and scared of the loud gun shots. However, if I were to take him hunting along the permiter of the trail which I run, where he is totally comfortable, he would herd the deer as he always does. I suppose I would run the risk of accidently shooting at Topaz instead of the deer. I don't imagine the other hunters would think that Topaz was acceptable as a hunter/herder, and, it may even be against the law; still, I wonder why Border Collies aren't used to hunt.)
As he moves the deer toward me in a frenzy of fast pacing, back and forth, eye on the deer and me, circling around and around, he gets to close for my comfort, this is when I always stop the herding dance. I click my tongue. Topaz stands tall, looks at me and trots back to my side. Deer forgotten. They bound off and in an instant are back into the woods.
Watching Topaz work the deer is amazing. He usually rounds them up in the winter, in their laying places as they are hunkered down in the snow. Today he took advantage of them during hunting season as they were in their 'safe zone'.
As the guys are out hunting today I am doing some Christmas baking and shopping, a hair appoinmtent, some running and lifting. With Javelina Jundred only a week out, I'm not running mega miles. 10 today and 10 tomorrow will suffice.
Sunday I'm going to see Wicked at the Orpheum Theatre. I've heard it's fabulous. I'll head out after Topaz gets his hunt on.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
4 comments:
That would be really cool to watch Topaz do the job he was bred to do!! What a neat experience!
- Carl Gammon said...
Very neat story. I would have loved to see it.
- keith said...
that is cool that the dog just knows how to do that. my dad's old collie used to herd my stepsisters...it was always funny to watch.
i guess in MN it is not legal to hunt deer with dogs. in some southern states it is, though. in fact, in MN property owners can shoot 'nuisance' dogs that chase deer on their property, and the owner can be fined up to $500 for letting their dogs run. if you ask me, this is kind of a gray area (and what kind of S.B. shoots a dog?).
- Kimberly Rae said...
Wicked is TOTALLY and COMPLETELY and UTTERLY fab! I give it all thumbs, fingers and toes up...
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Neck Pain
"If you turn your head to the left all the time because you're looking at the frets, you're more likely to turn a vertebrae in your lower neck and get it stuck to the right, which is going to make all the muscles in the right shoulder weaker than the muscles of the left," says Dennis. Stretch your neck by turning your head to the right.
Dennis also recommends stretching in the "child's pose," which stretches the lower back and strengthens the neck. Lucy demonstrates:
How to do it:
- Begin by simply turning your head fully in the opposite direction you normally look. Bring your head back to facing forward, and slowly repeat the stretch.
- Stretch in the "child's pose" by sitting on the floor on your knees and your bottom resting on your heels (shins flat against the floor).
- Stretch out your arms and lean as far forward as you can with your back, while keeping your lower body anchored and your neck straight—your head should be "floating," not bent down and resting on the floor.


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I've assembled some Q & A around updating/upgrading to the 2015 release of Photoshop CC below. If you don't see your question answered below, let me know in the comments section and I will try and answer.
Important information, please read:
- Install the latest Creative Cloud desktop app. Sign out and back into the Creative Cloud desktop app to update.
- Install Photoshop CC (2015)
- VERY IMPORTANT – By default, when you install Photoshop CC (2015):
- Install the Bridge 6.1.1 update – this update includes security updates, bug fixes and compatibility updates for Photoshop CC (2015).
- Install the Camera Raw 9.1 update – this update includes bug fixes, new camera support, and new features for Creative Cloud members.
- Install the Lightroom CC (v2015.1)/Lightroom 6 (v6.1) update – this update includes bug fixes, new camera support, and new features for Creative Cloud members.
Table of contents:
- Not seeing the updates?
- How do I install the 2015 release of Photoshop CC update?
- How do I install/reinstall a prior version of Photoshop from Creative Cloud?
- Do I have to reinstall my 3rd party plug-ins & extension panels after I update to Photoshop CC (2015)?
- Are my presets and preferences migrated automatically?
- My sync settings function is disabled. How can I fix that?
- Where can I learn more about the new features?
- What JDI features are in Photoshop CC (2015)?
- What issues have been addressed in Photoshop CC (2015)?
- What issues have been addressed in Lightroom CC (v2015.1) & Lightroom 6 (v6.1)?
Not seeing the updates?
Try signing out and back into the Creative Cloud desktop app.
If you still aren't seeing the updates, make sure you meet the minimum system requirements. We recently announced that we were dropping support for Mac OS 10.7 and Mac OS 10.8.
How do I install the Photoshop CC (2015) update?
You have the option to select [Update] to update individual applications or select [Update All] to update all your installed Creative Cloud applications.
VERY IMPORTANT – By default, when you install Photoshop CC (2015) it will uninstall prior versions of Photoshop CC you have installed.
- Note: Creative Cloud will not uninstall Photoshop CS6 or earlier.
You may not want to uninstall the previously installed versions (CC, CC 2014) for a variety of good reasons – you are in the middle of a project, your workflow is heavily dependent on third-party plugins, you need to work with clients who are still on older versions, or you want to test the new version before committing to it for production work.
To install the latest version without uninstalling previous versions click on "Advanced Options" and uncheck "Remove old versions."
- Note: When you uninstall prior versions, it does not uninstall 3rd party plug-ins installed for prior versions.
- Note: Depending on what you choose you can always reinstall a prior version or uninstall prior versions at a later time if necessary.
Having trouble? Go here: Help with Creative Cloud Download & Install
How do I install/reinstall a prior version of Photoshop from Creative Cloud?
- To reinstall a prior version version of an app (e.g. CC 2014), see the following document: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/download-install-app.html
Do I have to reinstall my 3rd party plug-ins & extension panels after I update to Photoshop CC (2105)?
Yes. Because the Photoshop CC (version 2015.0) is a major version update it will install completely separately from the current version of Photoshop CC (version 2014.x) and have a separate plug-ins folder. To install your 3rd party plug-ins for Photoshop CC (2015):
- Only use the plug-in manufacturer's installer to install their plug-ins
- Always check the plug-in manufacturer's website for the latest version of your plug-in
- Do not manually drag plug-ins from a previous version of Photoshop's plug-ins folder to a newer version of Photoshop's 'Plug-Ins' folder
If you encounter unexplained problems or crashes in Photoshop, use the following documents to determine if plug-ins are the problem:
If you have extension panels installed from Adobe Add-Ons, compatible panels will automatically be installed on your system (as long as sync is enabled in the Creative Cloud desktop app).
If you have extension panels installed directly through Extensions Manager, those panels will need to be reinstalled via the original extension installer from the author.
- Note: When you uninstall prior versions, it does not uninstall 3rd party plug-ins installed for prior versions.
Are my presets and preferences migrated automatically?
Yes. New in Photoshop CC (2015), your presets and preferences will automatically be migrated from your prior version that's installed on your local system.
If you are installing Photoshop CC on a separate, new system, you should upload your settings from your existing system and then download them to the separate, new system. Choose Preferences>Sync Settings… to synchronize your settings.
If for some reason you run into trouble, you can also use migrate presets or manually export and import presets.
My sync settings function is disabled. How can I fix that?
In Photoshop, go to Help>Sign Out… to sign out. Choose Help>Sign In… to sign in again. Quit and relaunch Photoshop CC. Sync Settings should be enabled.
Where can I learn more about the new features?
- Photoshop Team blog
- Photoshop CC Video Tutorials: Photoshop YouTube Channel | Learn
- What's New In Photoshop CC (2015) [User Guide/Manual]
- Photoshop User Guide/Manual
- Learn Creative Cloud
What JDI features are in Photoshop CC (2015)?
- Added Preference to revert ESC behavior when entering text
- Step backward/forward no longer changes the layer selection
- Moving a layer to a group moves it to the top instead of the bottom
- New command to release all RAM and scratch disk use
- Reduced energy usage by up to 80% while idling
- Unified look and feel of scripting dialogs
- Reduced loading time of the Welcome screen
- Improved syncing performance of CC Libraries between desktop applications
- Re-organized commands from Scripts menu to new "Export" menu item, along with Save For Web.
- Preferences panels reworked to be better organized
What issues have been addressed in Photoshop CC (2015)?
- Photoshop CC: Arrow keys stop working in type tool / text edit (Mac)
- Merge to HDR Pro fails on large images with no error reported
- Merged layer appears in all frames with or without 'New Layers Visible in All Frames'
- Pressing +/- to change path drawing mode does not work with Pen Tool
- Actions can run much slower @200% compared to @100% on the same hardware/system
- Rulers draw incorrectly on when scrolling (Windows)
- Unsigned Extension error is unhelpful
- Shortcut for View>Extras (cmd + H) needs to be pressed twice to hide extras
- Straighten fails with hidden layer (poor user error)
- New font makes long strings hard to read on Yosemite
- Application window shifts up so Mix/Max button bar is obscured by Mac OS X menu bar
- Recording an action to unlock layer using the lock button doesn't play back correctly
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>Great Sauces for Fish
Posted on March 24, 2009 by Glutenfreeda
Have you ever seen a picture of a great looking meal in a magazine or eaten something wonderful in a fine restaurant and thought, "I wish I could make this at home"? Many of our recipes are conceived in exactly this way. One of our favorite recipes in this month's collection, 'Pancetta Layered Halibut with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce', was an idea brewing in our heads for weeks and tested twice before we got the desired result. The flavors in this dish perfectly compliment each other and all come together with a delectable sauce.
Having a few great sauce recipes in your pocket is a sure-fire way to dress up almost any fish recipe. We find fish greatly enhanced when topped with a sauce. The mild flavor of most fish can easily be influenced by the flavor nuances of other ingredients. Also, the soft texture of most cooked fish when combined with a sauce, seems to melt in your mouth.
There are numerous toppings other than sauces that are spectacular on fish including flavored butters, flavored mayonnaise and salsas. Besides being delicious, all of these toppings can be prepared ahead of time and added while baking, broiling, grilling or after the fish has been cooked; simple and delicious!
For an easy and elegant cream sauce for baked white fish, try our 'Universal Cream Sauce'. This is a 'can't miss' sauce that takes only minutes to prepare.
Universal Cream Sauce
Makes about 1-1/2 cup sauce
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 Tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- Tarragon sprigs for garnish
Add the cream to a skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the tomatoes, gorgonzola and chopped tarragon to the cream. Let simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens. Season to taste with salt and fresh ground pepper.
*Make sure you simmer at a low temperature so the cream does not separate.
Need more topping ideas?
Try these on snapper, halibut, salmon, bass, swordfish, or other white fish.
Bernaise Sauce
Champagne Sauce
Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Garlic Shallot Butter
Mustard Thyme Butter
Cilantro —Jalapeno Mayonnaise
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Meet the Editors
SearchSecurity.com and Information Security magazine have a team of dedicated editors who bring you the best and most timely security information available ... all at no cost to you. Our staff researches, writes and even aggregates information from across the Web on a daily basis to ensure you're always up to date on the latest news and technology updates. We also keep in constant contact with our site members, subscribers and top technical experts to bring you a constant stream of fresh, original content. Here's a look at who's behind the site:
Robert Richardson, Editorial Director, email@example.com
Robert Richardson currently serves as editorial director of TechTarget's Security Media Group. Prior to this post, he was editorial director at Black Hat, developing online products for the highly successful computer security conference. He spent several years as the director of the Computer Security Institute, where he was on staff from 2003 through early 2011. In that capacity, he's given keynote presentations on three continents, often speaking about the CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey done in conjunction with the FBI, an undertaking he directed for several years. Prior to CSI, he was senior editor of Communications Convergence magazine for two years, where his beats included telecom security, wireless, Internet messaging, and next-generation phone systems. Robert started out his career as a systems-level programmer developing early PC network applications, leading to his writing articles that saw him become a frequent contributor to magazines and Web publications such as Ziff-Davis Internet Computing, BYTE, Network Magazine, and Small Business Computing. On occasion, Robert has also taught introductory courses in computer science at Swarthmore College.
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Rob Wright has been writing about technology for more than 15 years. He previously served as a managing editor and senior editor at CRN.com. Prior to joining CRN, he worked for Tom's Hardware Guide and covered PC technology, gaming and digital entertainment. He began his career as a technology reporter in 2000 with VARBusiness, where he served as a senior editor. Before becoming a technology journalist, Rob served as both a daily newspaper report in Virginia. Rob graduated from the University of Richmond in 1997 with a double major in English and journalism. He enjoys Star Trek, science fiction novels and building custom PCs.
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As assistant site editor, Sharon Shea manages special projects for TechTarget Security Media's websites, including SearchSecurity and SearchCloudSecurity. Her work focuses on Security Schools and other learning packages and photostories, as well as managing much of SearchSecurity's Ask the Expert content and technical articles. She also writes SearchSecurity's weekly news roundup. Sharon worked at TechTarget as a marketing copywriter for two years before joining the Security Media editorial team. Sharon graduated from Suffolk University with a BSJ in print journalism and minor in advertising.
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I recently had the privilege of trying three teas from London-based Tea Horse. The first, shown in its glory below, is Panyong Golden Needle.
The tea was light and refreshing, with smoky, nutty notes. I brewed it on the strong side — as I like most of my teas — but doing so did not make the infusion harsh at all. Instead, the cocoa and caramel notes were brought to the fore. Here are the dry leaves just out of the packet:
Here are a couple of shots of Tea Horse's Korean Green.
Korean Green was also light and mild, a very unassuming tea, not overly earthy at all. Unlike the Japanese greens to which I am accustomed, however, this tea has a hint of a fermented flavor profile, similar to a Chinese green or a lightly infused oolong.
Last but not least is Tea Horse's genmaicha. Here it is in my cup and right out of the packet.
Tea Horse's genmaicha was also mild yet flavorful, a very accessible tea with a nice combination of nutty genmai notes blending well with the green tea's melony sweetness and a hint of savoriness.
All in all, I had a wonderfully pleasing afternoon with Tea Horse's teas.
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Net::Twitter::Role::InflateObjects - Inflate Twitter API return values to Moose objects
version 4.01043
use Net::Twitter; my $nt = Net::Twitter->new(traits => [qw/InflateObjects API::Rest/]); $nt->credentials($username, $password); $r = $nt->friends_timeline; $r->[0]->user->name; # return values are objects with read accessors $r->[0]->created_at; # dates are inflated to DateTime objects $r->[0]->relative_created_at; # "6 minutes ago"
This role provides inflation of HASH refs, returned by the Twitter API, into Moose objects. URLs are inflated to URI objects. Dates are inflated to DateTime objects. Objects that have a "created_at" attribute also have a "relative_created_at" method that prints times in the same style as the Twitter web interface. All HASH members have read accessors, so $r->[0]->{user}{screen_name} Can be accessed as $r->[0]->user->screen_name
An accessor is created for each HASH key returned by Twitter. As Twitter adds new attributes, InflateObjects will create accessors for them. However, InflateObjects will also drop accessors if Twitter drops the corresponding HASH element. So, code that relies on HASH element will fail loudly if Twitter drops support for it. (This may be a feature!)
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WeatherCatPad (WeatherCat for the iPad) version 2.3 is now available for download from the Apple App Store
I?m experiencing a bug that occurs after I unsuccessfully connect to my local host. e.g.I try to connect too early during/after a WeatherCat restart, my phone?s connection to my WiFi is too weak. After the failure to connect I wait and restart the app, but it doesn?t matter how long I wait (hours) or how many times I restart the app, I am unable to connect to localhost. The only way I am able to fix this is by connecting to a remote server (trixology or disable my WiFi and use LTE to connect to my WeatherCat server). After this successful connection, I enable wifi, connect to my closest AP, and then switch back to my localhost, which it finds immediately. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
UPDATE: IP address of MAC changed, once that was updated in port forwarding--connected to ddns with no further issues. Consider this entry SOLVED!!!!!!
Similar situation here. Although I can't confirm that it has anything to do with W-Fi.
Quote from: ColdnFrosty on May 27, 2018, 03:00:29 amSimilar situation here. Although I can't confirm that it has anything to do with W-Fi.I no longer believe it has anything to do with WiFi, it happens in any situation where I had previously connected to a different network (i.e. LAN or WWW). It?s takes over two minutes at times for WeatherCat to resolve that it can?t find my server before it allows me to choose the correct network/IP address.
Unfortunately, that seemingly eternal delay when one is attempting to connect to a bogus WeatherCat 3 server is not under the control of WeatherCatRCP. If there is any error in the URL or the server is not set up properly, it can take many minutes before the bad connection is reported. The process occurs deep in the bowels of the iOS, so quitting WeatherCatRCP prematurely is unlikely to resolve things.
Similar situation here. Although I can't confirm that it has anything to do with W-Fi. I tried connecting through LTE from a remote location and no joy. Came home and tried again and no joy. I saw your post and tried connecting to trixology which was successfully. I then switched back to my IP and voila, the connection was made successfully.
Is is possible to give users the option to select our server before the connection attempt initiates? This really cripples the use of the app whenever I switch networks. ~ Hopeful
Why select a server without initiating a connection? I don't understand. Please give me more detail about what you would like to do.
Quote from: The Grand Poohbah on June 12, 2018, 06:22:41 pmWhy select a server without initiating a connection? I don't understand. Please give me more detail about what you would like to do.Right now, when the user is on a network that does not have a WC RCP server:Start the AppApp immediately attempts to connect to the last server.The App is locked up "in the bowels of iOS" for about 2-3 minutes (in my experience), before it times out. (In order for this to work, the app must be left open, in the foreground, and the phone must be prevented from locking.) After the connection attempt has timed out, the App asks the user to try to connect again or to connect to a different server.User selects correct serverApp connects to the server[li][/li][/list]The above takes 2-3 minutes and requires the user to keep WC RCP for iOS in the foreground while ensuring the phone doesn't lock until the connection attempt times out.What I'm proposing:Start the AppApp asks which server to connect to User selects the appropriate I.P. address/network/ddnsApp connects to serverThe above would take 1-2 seconds.Having the app ask which server to connect to on startup (prior to attempting to connect to a server from a network the user is no longer on), could be a preference that the user could turn on or off. If a user only uses the app on one network they would likely turn this feature off. Users, such as myself, who use their app on multiple networks (local, Internet) would not have to leave the app open for 2-3 minutes every time they switch networks before being able to tell the app which I.P. address (local, Internet) to connect to.If this explanation doesn't make sense, let me know and I'll create a video demonstrating the issue.
That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the detail.The App doesn't know if you have left the network unless it attempts a connection. But you don't want it to automatically check for a connection, like it does now. For example, you leave the app open and the iPhone goes to sleep (the screen goes black). The App will ask you which server to use when it awakens. Another example is when you switch from the App to another app and then go back to the App. Again, the App will ask you which server to use when it awakens. This would have to be an option since many users would prefer the automatic connection. Are we on the right track?
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Published June 19, 2014
The Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute (HWI) will open its doors to the public on Jan. 30 for "Modularity," the latest event in Buffalo's Science & Art Cabaret series.
Each cabaret centers around a common theme, featuring short talks by scientists and artists on how that theme relates to their work. The topic of conversation on Jan. 30 will be modularity, which refers to the way ideas and objects—from molecules to artwork with repeating patterns—can be broken down into standardized units.
"Modularity" will begin at 7 p.m. in HWI at 700 Ellicott St., Buffalo. The event is free and open to the public. The lineup:
· A talk by Surajit Sen, UB professor of physics, on sociophysics: modeling battles, terrorism and chimpanzee social behavior with simple rule-based dynamics that rely, in part, on the methods of physics to describe dynamical problems beyond the traditional bounds of physics.
· A presentation by HWI researcher Vivian Cody, UB professor of structural biology, on the artful structural models of protein/enzymes and their functions.
· A video interview with Western New York artist Katherine Sehr, whose work is notable for its intense modularity. As described in Artvoice in 2007, "Sehr's drawings don't look like drawings at all, but rather like prints of simple, paired squares of muted colors. Upon closer inspection, however, they reveal themselves to be something entirely different—large, frenetic, scribbled testaments to compulsive, repetitive motion."
· Bill Louden, who will present, "Piece for String Quartet and Chladni Pattern Generator."
The event will give the public a chance to step inside and enjoy HWI's state-of-the-art research building, which opened in 2005. The sleek, modern facility features an innovative floor plan that supports HWI's collaborative and open culture.
The Science & Art Cabaret series is organized by the UB College of Arts and Sciences, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center and Buffalo Museum of Science.
"Modularity" is the 13th cabaret held since 2009 and the third of the 2012-13 season.


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There are many changes to the site, highlights of which I offer below:
- New and improved interface: earlier versions of the website were very text-heavy, with minimal use of color and images. We believe that the new site will be easier and more enjoyable to use.
- More flexible architecture and offering of quizzes: PL/SQL Challenge V1.X was built completely around the daily PL/SQL quiz. This approach wasn't really flexible enough to handle existing requirements (such as the monthly Toadworld quiz and the quarterly playoff), and it certainly wouldn't let us easily add other kinds of quizzes on other technology areas. V2 puts in place a platform that not only offers more flexibility and clarity today, but will make it easy to add more quizzes in the (near) future.
- Guest-related features: now, even before you register, you can check out up to five quizzes in the library and play a sample quiz. We hope this will make the site more welcoming and encourage more technologists to play. If you visit the site and you are not yet logged in, you will now see a Welcome page that offers these features to guests
- New messages system: no more ticker across the page, we now offer a separate tab on the menu, Messages, in which you can view both news, broadcast to all players, and personal messages, directed specifically to you. When you have unread messages, the Message button will blink.
- On-line reviewing: now both reviewers and quiz authors can review, comment on, and edit questions. This will make it easier for the broader player community to help build and quality-check the quizzes.
- Polls: you can, right within the website, take polls to help us enhance the PL/SQL Challenge experience for all players. Polls are built on the same foundation as quizzes, so it was a nice verification of the generalized platform we built. We hope that you take the time to take those polls and make a difference at the PL/SQL Challenge!
- Behind the scenes: as much as the player-facing pages of the PL/SQL Challenge website has changed, the "backend" component of the application has also been transformed. We are now automating many more of the tasks required to operate the PL/SQL Challenge. This will make us more efficient and responsive.
|The website is very different, offering more features, but hopefully in an intuitive fashion. We plan to record videos exploring these new features; we'll let you know when they are available.
Our deepest gratitude to the many Challenge players who participated in the beta and final test phases of our development. Your feedback, critiques and suggestions have resulted in major improvements to the site. And, of course, we welcome all of your comments now that the site is live.
I will, by the way, also shortly announce the date for the Q1 2011 playoff, which I have put off until this new architecture is in place. We did a "test" playoff last week, and the feedback from players on the improved usability was very positive.
So...we hope that you enjoy the new website, and wish you the best as you play the PL/SQL Challenge!
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America's most popular SUV.
Sport Utility Vehicles
Editor: Mitch McCullough
$26,845 Base Price MSRP
$35,470 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: Explorer XLS 2WD ($26,845); XLS 4WD ($29,310); XLS Sport 2WD ($28,260); XLS Sport 4WD ($30,490); XLT 2WD ($29,650); XLT 4WD ($31,875); XLT Sport 2WD ($31,005); XLT Sport 4WD ($33,230); Eddie Bauer 2WD ($33,705); Eddie Bauer 4WD ($35,930); Limited 2WD ($34,580); Limited 4WD ($36,805)
Standard Engine: 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6
Engine Options: 210-hp 4.0-liter SOHC 12-valve V6; 239-hp 4.6-liter SOHC 16-valve V8
Standard Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic
Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In: Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri
Model Tested MSRP: Ford Explorer Explorer XLT 4WD ($31,875)
Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, keyless remote, digital clock, cruise control, electric rear window defroster, roof rails, power steering, tilt steering column, tachometer, Class II trailer towing receiver hitch, intermittent front and rear wipers; high-series center floor console, approach lights on outside mirrors, fog lamps, front and rear power points, cloth front bucket seats with 6-way power driver seat and manual driver/passenger lumbar support; tire-pressure monitoring system; AdvanceTrac stability control with Roll Stability Control
Options As Tested: Safety Canopy air curtain system ($560); auxiliary air conditioning ($650); 290-watt 6-disc stereo ($510); Reverse Sensing System ($255); third-row seat package ($745); Class III/IV trailer package ($150); rear cargo shade ($80)
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; EBD; AdvanceTrac stability control with Roll Stability Control; driver and passenger dual-stage air bags; safety belt pretensioners and energy-management retractors; child safety seat attachments
Optional Safety Equipment: Safety Canopy with side curtain air bags and rollover sensors; tire-pressure monitoring systemDestination Charge: $645
The Explorer is roomy and comfortable. It can seat seven people when equipped with the optional third-row seat, which folds flat into the cargo floor when not needed. On the other hand, Eddie Bauer and Limited models are luxurious vehicles with available second-row sport bucket seating.
Buyers can choose between V6 and V8 engines, but the V6 provides plenty of power. The V8 isn't needed unless you're pulling trailers or live in the Rocky Mountain states where the air is thin. Part of the reason for this is a superb five-speed automatic transmission. Explorer's wide track and long wheelbase give it a solid, stable stance, while its independent rear suspension (an unusual feature in a mid-to-large-size SUV) gives it a smoother ride and better handling than SUVs with traditional live rear axles.
Safety features abound. AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control is now standard on all Explorers. This sophisticated system not only senses and corrects potential skids and slides, but also monitors for potential rollovers. Onboard electronics determine if one or more wheels is about to lift off the ground, then reduce power and/or selectively brake one or more wheels to re-settle the Explorer back on all fours. We recommend the optional Safety Canopy airbags, which are designed to provide some protection in the event of a rollover. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) are also standard, and a tire pressure monitor comes on all but the base model.
The Explorer is rated to pull trailers up to 7,140 pounds when properly equipped, and though it does not excel at off-road travel, it can go most of the places most of us need to go.
The 2005 Ford Explorer is available in six trim levels: XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport, Eddie Bauer, and Limited.
An overhead-cam V6 engine is standard on all models. An overhead-cam V8 ($800) is an option for all models except the XLS. All Explorers come with a five-speed automatic transmission. All offer a choice of two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD).
XLS 2WD ($26,845) and 4WD ($29,310) come with all the usual power accessories, plus anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, AdvanceTrac stability control with Roll Stability Control, 16-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, AM/FM/CD stereo, tilt steering, speed control, remote keyless entry, a center console with a storage bin and cup holders, and a cargo management system for the rear luggage bay. XLS Sport 2WD ($28,260) and 4WD ($30,490) add the tire-pressure monitoring system, 16-inch aluminum wheels, black step bars and wheel-lip moldings, an upgraded center console and floor mats.
XLT 2WD ($29,650) and 4WD ($31,875) get approach lamps in the side mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a six-way power driver's seat, lumbar adjustment for both driver and passenger, an overhead console with outside-temperature indicator and compass, and warm steel accents for the center stack. Outside, a monochromatic treatment with chrome grille and fog lamps sets XLT apart. XLT Sport 2WD ($31,005) and 4WD ($33,230) add 17-inch bright machined aluminum wheels, self-dimming interior mirror, a keyless-entry keypad, automatic headlamps, and platinum gloss side cladding, step bars and wheel-lip moldings.
Upgrade to Eddie Bauer 2WD ($33,705) and 4WD ($35,930) and you get two-tone leather upholstery, perforated and heated front seats with eight-way power for the driver and six-way power for the passenger, driver-seat memory, power adjustable pedals with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, 290-watt stereo with a six-disc CD changer, audio and climate controls on the steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, message center, with unique pecan wood trim inside and Pueblo Gold accents outside. The Limited 2WD ($34,580) and 4WD ($36,805) come with all the Eddie Bauer goodies, but a somewhat different look, thanks to chromed wheels and roof rails outside and higher-grade single-tone leather inside, with Madarin Teak accents.
All but XLS can be ordered with third-row seating ($745), auxiliary rear-compartment air conditioning ($650), reverse-sensing system ($255), power moonroof ($850), and a DVD entertainment system ($1,295). A Trailer Towing Prep Package ($150) replaces the standard Class II hitch with a Class III/IV hitch and adds a 3.73 (rather than 3.55) limited-slip rear axle and seven-wire trailer harness.
Second-row bucket seats with an extended floor console are available ($795) on Eddie Bauer and Limited. XLT buyers can choose power front seats with leather ($695) and adjustable pedals ($120). An off-road package ($385) for XLS and XLT consists of skid plates, tow hooks, off-road suspension and all-terrain tires.
The optional Safety Canopy Air Curtain System ($560) is designed to help protect first- and second-row outboard occupants during side-impacts or rollovers, and is designed to improve rollover protection by staying inflated for a longer period. Ford has done a great deal of research on this technology and we strongly recommend this option.
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With its wheels pushed out toward the corners, the Ford Explorer looks stable and comfortable. Low frame rails keep its front and rear bumpers at about the same height as those of a Ford Taurus, improving safety for the non-SUV drivers around you.
Explorer's styling is fresh and contemporary. Though ubiquitous, it is a handsome, good-looking vehicle. Front and rear fascia are smoothly integrated, while jeweled headlamps and tail lamps give it a sophisticated look. Various combinations of bright, blacked-out, color-contrasting or color-coodinated trim distinguish the XLS from the XLT from the Bauer from the Limited. Wheel treatments are also different at every level.
Pushing the Unlock button on the key fob illuminates the approach lights mounted on the bottoms of the outside mirrors (except XLS), enhancing security and making it easier to find your way at night. Uplevel models come standard with an illuminated keypad on the door for keyless entry. The keypad doesn't improve the appearance of the Explorer, but it continues to be a popular feature among loyal Ford owners.
The Explorer is a comfortable vehicle, even on long trips. We found the cloth seats in the XLT comfortable, firm, and supportive, with lots of adjustments. The same held true for the leather seats in the Eddie Bauer model.
Adjustable pedals, a tilt steering wheel, and long seat travel help the Explorer fit a wide variety of body types. Big coat hooks accommodate thick hangers and big loads of dry cleaning, something few manufacturers get right. Nicely designed cubbies with rubber mats provide space for a wallet, sunglasses, a pen, cans, and bottles. A relatively large center console keeps odds and ends in check. The interior door handles seemed a bit awkward at first, but that went away with familiarization. Map pockets on the insides of the doors are handy and swell at the end to hold water bottles, but wouldn't accommodate the one-liter size. The front power outlet was positioned well for a cell phone, but like most, was a reach for a radar detector. The trip computer came in handy, calculating the distance to an empty fuel tank. The optional six-disc in-dash CD player sounds good and is easy to operate, with large, clearly marked controls.
The second row of seats is quite comfortable. Sliding your feet under the front seats increases legroom. Many people prefer the second-row bucket seats available on Eddie Bauer and Limited, which are more comfortable but only accommodate two passengers.
Seatbelts use retractors and pre-tensioners designed to reduce injuries in a hard crash. The second-row center seat has an integrated shoulder belt, a feature not found on all SUVs. All occupants should always wear their seat belts as they are the first line of defense in an accident.
Third-row seating is available. In fact, the decision to add third-row seating drove the design and engineering of the current Explorer. As a result, Ford has done an excellent job of making the third row as roomy as possible, while also making it fold quickly into the floor when it isn't needed. After flipping the second-row seat neatly out of the way, you can climb back into the third row, fold the second-row seat back into position and slide your feet underneath, which provides somewhat tolerable legroom. The third row offers as much headroom as the second row, but legroom and hip room are significantly compromised. It isn't comfortable for an adult. There's little shoulder room, and the seat itself is a bit hard on the outboard edge; it pushes you away from the outboard side toward the center. It'll work okay for small children, but if you need to carry six or seven adults on a regular basis, you may want to consider a bigger SUV, such as the Expedition, or a minivan, such as the Freestar.
The best thing we can say about the Explorer's third row is that it's no worse than the way-back accommodations in GM's stretch-wheelbase Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL. Head, hip, and leg room in the Explorer's third row measure 38.9, 45.4, and 34.9 inches, respectively, versus the Envoy XL's 38.5, 45.9, and 31.2. Yet the Explorer rides on a relatively handy 113.7 inch wheelbase, vs. the awkward 129 inches of the extended TrailBlazer and Envoy. It is a tribute to the clever design of Explorer's independent rear suspension that it allows interior space comparable with that of a much longer, live-axle SUV.
There's not much cargo space behind the third row, but it easily folds away. Simply squeeze a lever and lightly push the seat forward. With some practice, it's possible to unlock the rear hatch, open it, and flip the third row out of the way with one hand, important when juggling an armload of groceries. The third-row bench folds neatly into the foot well.
Well, maybe not so neatly. In fact, neither the second- nor the third-row seats fold perfectly flat, so the load surface slopes back toward the rear hatch. A sliding cover bridges the gap between the two folded seats, but you could
Driving Impressions
The Ford Explorer is smooth and stable on the highway and handles well on winding roads. The available V8 engine offers excellent acceleration out of corners. Ride quality and handling are quite good, greatly improved over pre-2002 models.
The Explorer rides on a four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs all around. It's a sophisticated setup and it works very well. Nearly all of Explorer's competitors are independently sprung up front but most use a live axle in the rear. Explorer's more expensive independent rear suspension offers better lateral stiffness yet more fore/aft compliance than a live rear axle. That means both ride and handling are better.
The Explorer delivers a smooth ride on rough roads. Bumpy corners don't upset it, and it feels stable in fast, sweeping turns. The Explorer is very stable at high speeds and feels comfortably secure in bad weather. We felt safe and confident while pulling a trailer on a daylong drive through a violent tropical storm in Tennessee. Just knowing the Explorer had automatic 4WD and ABS was comforting when it was raining buckets. It's still a truck, though. Tire whir is heard; road vibration is felt. But the ride is more comfortable, less jouncy than in some imported SUVs.
The Explorer's standard engine is a modern 4.0-liter V6 with overhead cams and aluminum heads, rated 210 horsepower. Acceleration with the V6 is quite respectable, thanks to the 254 pound-feet of torque it generates at 3700 rpm. You can hear and feel the V6 under full-throttle acceleration and it isn't as smooth as Toyota's V6, but it is entirely within acceptable bounds. You're not likely to need the V8 unless you're towing or live at high altitude.
The optional 4.6-liter V8 provides quick acceleration performance. A modern and sophisticated engine, the V8 is all aluminum for lighter weight, with single overhead camshafts. Like the V6, it makes itself heard and felt under full throttle, but otherwise it's smooth. The V8 produces 239 horsepower at 4750 rpm and 282 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. It performed well while towing an empty car trailer across the U.S., though we felt the weight of the trailer on long, steep grades at higher altitudes. According to the trip computer, I was averaging 14 mpg while pulling the trailer.
The real star in the Explorer drivetrain is its sophisticated five-speed automatic transmission. It's smooth and responsive, quickly downshifting when the gas is mashed. It detects the driver's intentions and upshifts later or earlier, depending on what the driver is doing with the throttle. It's a great transmission and makes the V6 and V8 engines feel strong.
Turning around and maneuvering in crowded parking lots is easy in the Explorer, with its relatively small turning radius. The optional Reverse Sensing System ($255) alerts the driver to objects behind the vehicle and is handy when maneuvering in tight quarters. (It can be turned off when you are pulling a trailer.) Though not billed as such, this system enhances safety by detecting people, including small children, behind you.
Anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes provide stable stopping without drama even at threshold braking (slamming the pedal to the floor and keeping it there until the vehicle stops). Electronic Brake Force Distribution is standard, a great feature as it transfers braking force to the wheels with the best grip to improve stability and reduce stopping distances.
AdvanceTrac, Ford's electronic stability control system, is standard on all Explorers and enhances the capabilities of 4WD models. The system includes electronic traction control that regulates side-to-side torque distribution better than traditional mechanical systems. AdvanceTrac also applies braking selectively when it detects wheelspin. By stopping the spinning wheel, the system sends torque to the wheel that has the best traction.
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The Ford Explorer helped usher in the era of the sport-utility as a family vehicle, and was the first SUV to break into the list of the 10 best-selling vehicles in America (in 1991). It was completely redesigned for the 2002 model year. The current Ford Explorer rides smoothly, handles well, and the interior packaging is well thought out and executed. It's a great vehicle for long trips. Comfortable and convenient, it quickly becomes an old friend.
New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Los Angeles.
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