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Philadelphia, PA, October 22, 2012 More and more outpatient surgical procedures are being done at nonhospital-based facilities such as freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and physician offices, instead of at hospital-based outpatient departments. A new study comparing the cost to Medicare of 22 urological surgical procedures performed in each setting has found that ambulatory surgery centers and physician offices are less costly than hospitals. The results are published in the December issue of The Journal of Urology.
"Our findings indicate that for comparable procedures, hospitals were associated with significantly higher payments than ambulatory surgical centers and the physician office," says lead investigator John M. Hollingsworth, MD, Department of Urology, Dow Division of Health Services Research and Center for Healthcare Outcomes & Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. "In fact, offloading 50% of the procedures from hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers would save the Medicare program nearly $66 million annually."
Investigators examined national Medicare claims from 1998 to 2006, identifying elderly patients who underwent one of 22 common outpatient urological procedures. They measured all relevant payments made within 30 days of the procedure to capture any costs that may have resulted from postoperative complications and unexpected hospitalizations. They assessed the extent to which hospital payments, professional services, and facility payments vary by the ambulatory care setting where a procedure is performed.
The authors found that 88% of the procedures examined were performed at an ambulatory surgical center or physician office. Ambulatory surgical centers and physician offices were less costly than hospitals for all but two of the procedures. For instance, average adjusted total payments for urodynamic procedures performed at ambulatory surgical centers were less than a third of those done in hospitals. Compared to hospitals, office based prostate biopsies were nearly 75% less costly. While physician offices tended to be more cost-efficient than ambulatory surgical centers, the difference was not significant. Facility payments tended to be the driver of payment differences.
The average Charlson score, which measures how severely ill a patient is, was lower for patients treated in a nonhospital setting. Dr. Hollingsworth notes that low risk patients may be more likely to be treated in an ambulatory setting, and the results may reflect the lower cost of treating patients who are less seriously ill. While Medicare claims data may not be generalizable to other payers, Dr. Hollingsworth says, "the Medicare program accounts for 19% of total national spending on personal health services, making it the single largest payer in the United States. Therefore, with regard to health care financing, as Medicare goes, so goes the nation."
Dr. Hollingsworth and his colleagues observe that if the cost differences between nonhospital and hospital settings are unjustified, e.g., due to inefficiencies rather than case mix, service, or content, then Medicare might base payment in the future on costs at the least expensive setting. "Alternatively, Medicare may bundle reimbursements to facilities and physicians involved in care around a single outpatient surgical episode into a single payment. The observed variation in facilities payments suggests opportunities for improvement," they conclude.
|Contact: Linda Gruner
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So we're going to put two and two together here, draw on some other stuff, come up with five. Or maybe three. Who knows. It's all about the math. Or maybe not. But it's important. There's even a treat at the end.
Last week, the San Jose Mercury — located as it is in the heart of Silicon Valley — had a front page biz story on the lack of the XX chromosome in the tech field. Specifically, when it comes to being an entrepreneur. Reporter Scott Duke Harris starts by recalling meeting Jessica Mah, a 17 year old whiz-girl at a TechCrunch gathering three years ago. When she was 13, she had started a Web-hosting service. (Hello, I'm not ever sure what that means.) Now she's 20, and she has a degree in computer science from UC-Berkeley, has funding from a start-up incubator, and is co founder of a Web-based money management service for small businesses. And what she tells Harris is that despite the fact that her business is doing well, she wonders whether she is a good entrepreneur — or she is benefiting from a good market. WTF. She's 20 years old. About the same age as that other kid was when he started Facebook.
Let's read what Harris has to say:
Today, I have another notion about my initial skepticism: Gender profiling. If this had been a geek named Jesse, not Jessica, maybe I'd be wondering if this kid might be the next Zuckerberg, instead of wondering whether to take him seriously.
With former Silicon Valley CEOs Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina now running self-financed campaigns for higher office and Carol Bartz leading Yahoo, there is less talk today about the "glass ceiling." But they prospered on the executive track, not as entrepreneurs. While dozens of valley startups have been launched by women — Judy Estrin, Kim Polese and Caterina Fake come to mind — hundreds have been launched by men.
Consider Y Combinator: Since its startup "boot camp" began in 2005, providing techies with shoestring budgets and a collaborative environment, about 450 people have been accepted to the program. The number of women: 14, including Mah and three others in the current class.
It's tempting to think the Y in Y Combinator has something to do with the Y chromosome. But the name actually derives from a calculus term familiar to geeks. And geeks, it seems, disproportionately happen to have the male XY chromosome, not the female XX. The question is: Why?
Well, I'd beg to differ about what he says about the glass ceiling, and, okay, I don't like either Whitman or Fiorina, but that's beside the point. (And if you've been living under a rock, Zuckerberg is the kid who started Facebook) So first, I'm pissed. But then I wonder, too: nature or nurture, as Harris asks. Former Harvard president Larry Summers implied it might be nature — and lost his job because of it (though he landed on his feet in the Obama administration.) And we have suggested here that maybe it has to do with women just not being welcome at the party.
Recently, we interviewed Stanford economist Myra Strober, founder of Stanford's Center for Research on Women back in 1972, for our book. We were talking about the strides women have made since the days when she started her career and became a pretty big name in women's rights — and where we still need to go. The first thing she said was that the pay gap had to go. She's an economist, after all.
Second, though, and actually related to her first point, was this: "Opening up and making science and engineering more interesting for women so that they go into those careers is very important. I think you teach it in a different way. First of all, some of these science courses are taught so competitively because they're trying to winnow out which people are going to get good grades in medical school. Of course, women have gone into medicine. But I think science other than medicine, I think women are poorly represented in those fields. And I think it behooves those fields to figure out how to make those courses more appealing to women. And the workplace, too."
No kidding. But back to Harris, who at this point in his story, is interviewing Adora Cheung, the 26-year-old founder of another tech start-up:
Cheung suggested that it may be a matter of social expectations: When math gets tough, girls are often told that's OK and try something else, but boys are encouraged to work harder.
Cheung said she was pleasantly surprised to find three other women in her Y Combinator class. Contagion Health co-founder Jen McCabe, who has scant computing skills, teamed with an engineer on their startup, designed to use social networks to promote healthy living. The notion that Y Combinator discriminates, McCabe said, is preposterous: "I'm actually surprised more women don't do this."
And after talking to the women of Y Combinator — and thinking about my young daughter and her brothers — I'm thinking that Cheung is on to something. Maybe the paucity of female tech entrepreneurs has something to do with what has been called the soft bigotry of low expectations.
Ya think? And now, I'm kinda bummed that I never stuck it out as a math major. Not that I necessarily wanted to go into that field as a career. But it would have given me some street cred to call out the likes of Larry Summers.
On the other hand — and here's the toy in the Crackerjacks box — I never would have related to the Mad Men job interview. Apparently, I'd make a good Accounts Manager.
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HARTFORD -- With $4.5 million on hand and less than three weeks until Election Day, Democrat Dannel Malloy will be able to launch a massive end-of-campaign media blitz in the most expensive governor's race in Connecticut history.
Malloy, the former Stamford mayor and the first candidate for governor to participate in the state's voluntary public financing program, has raised a total of $8.7 million and spent $4.2 million, according to his campaign finance filings posted Tuesday on the State Elections Enforcement Commission website.
Republican candidate Tom Foley of Greenwich declined comment on Malloy's report Tuesday, which was the deadline to file the September financial report. The SEEC Tuesday night had not yet posted the records for Foley, a Greenwich private investor who as of last month had loaned his campaign $4 million as part of his first race for elective office.
For the month of September, Malloy spent about $1.1 million, including about $700,000 to SKD Knickerbocker, a Washington-based video and TV producer, and nearly $60,000 to GSG Communications LLC, a New York-based consultant.
Dan Kelly, Malloy's campaign manager, said Tuesday night that the campaign budget wants to keep Malloy's current supporters while convincing undecided voters that he is the better candidate to succeed Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell.
Most of Malloy's campaign war chest has been generated through the state's Citizens Election Program, which required him to raise $250,000 in contributions of $100 or less. Foley has criticized the program and Malloy's use of it.
The program, funded by unclaimed property such as bank accounts in the state treasurer's office, began after the state's landmark campaign finance law was signed in 2005.
Last year, however, the law was partially overturned in federal court, but an appeals court sent the issue back to the lower court, where it awaits further action. In response to the court controversy, the Democratic-dominated Legislature doubled the amount available for gubernatorial candidates to $6 million.
The public funding was approved in the wake of the corruptions scandals that sent John G. Rowland, the former Republican governor, to prison. Rowland spent $6 million to win the 2002 election, which until this year was the most expensive in Connecticut history.


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Atomic Magazine and GIGABYTE put on a show for its lucky readers at AtomicHQ in Sydney overnight.
The LN2 flowed free and fast last night, at our first sub-zero overclocking event here at Atomic HQ!
We opened the doors as the rest of Haymarket's staff were leaving, after casting a rather curious eye over the mess of gaming systems being set up by Team Immunity, and at the arcane tools of the serious overclocker. As folks showed up, both youngpro and dinos22, from TeamAU, got down to the action.
After a brief safety intro from Dino (essential when dealing with stuff as chillingly cold as LN2), our guests split into teams and got to work on two GIGABYTE boards, a UD3 and a UD5, each with a new Ivy Bridge processor, while some of the staff (ahem) got to testing out the Battlefield 3 LAN.
It's tough work!
Couple of readers warming up for an insane Battlefield3 frag off!
Dinos22 giving a quick rundown on GIGABYTE digital PWM and monster overclocking boards the lucky group was about to OC on their own (and hit some tremendous frequencies!)
Visit Atomic site for the event photo gallery and more on how the two competitions went with Battlefield3 playoff and LN2 OC dinos22 vs youngpro's teams!
TeamAU boys, dinos22 and youngpro, had some extra LN2 to burn off and benchmarked 3DMARK01 with a new killer 3D01 bios and showed off nice efficiency the boards have now. Any 3DMARK01 tragic out there will absolutely love the new bios (to be released next week in beta!). Benchmarks were done on GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H and Z77X-UD3H, both solid extreme OC boards!
3DMARK01 > 157700points (3rd fastest global score)
3DMARK03> 245K, world record 3x GIGABYTE 7970OC GPUs
3DMARK05 > 62K, world record 3x GIGABYTE 7970OC GPUs


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Ray's Goon is a minor character in The Lost and Damned. He is an unnamed henchman of Ray Boccino's. He appears only once in the mission "Was It Worth It?", when he is seen torturing Jim Fitzgerald with a blowtorch in the basement of Drusilla's. While Johnny and Ray argue, Jim cuts himself free with a box cutter and takes the goon as a human shield. Before escaping with Johnny, Jim cut the goon's throat with the cutter, killing him and infuriating Ray. Shortly after the two escaped, Ray sent hitmen after them. While Johnny managed to kill the hitmen (optionally, with the help of Terry and Clay), Jim is murdered by the hitman sent after him.
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text: Stephen Jost: The program I think that we're most proud of actually is something that we do, which is called "Warriors in Transition." We partner with Tripler, which is the major Army hospital here. And we invite 200 men and women who are in treatment for PTSD, and they come to the museum before hours. And then we do kind of a program where there's professional staff from the hospital, plus our staff. And a lot of it is about using art to help process experiences that have been difficult, if not brutal. And it's kind of a safe space. We tend to do it before museum hours open. And then, we also -- so that's kind of a "see art" component, we call it. So if you're looking at art, we call it "see art." And then, they often go across the street and have a "make art" component where there is a hands-on, you know, making clay or painting or something. And so for somebody who's in treatment for PTSD, the chance to kind of engage and have a conversation about a work of art with people who've had the similar experience and medical staff. And then, kind of go and make art. It's a good one, too. Because somebody might be quite articulate in a work of art, but not be so great at expressing themselves through making a material object. Or vice versa: somebody can be totally silent during the looking at art part, but actually be really great at painting or really find ceramics peaceful. Actually, they often find it very relaxing and a way they can focus. So it's a great program. And I think a couple of other museums are starting to do it. But we're at over 200 people coming through a year on that.


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The first observation of spatiotemporal self-focusing of spin waves is reported. The experimental results are obtained for dipolar spin waves in yttrium-iron-garnet films by means of a newly developed space- and time-resolved Brillouin light scattering technique. They demonstrate self-focusing of a moving wave pulse in two spatial dimensions, and formation of localized two-dimensional wave packets, the collapse of which is stopped by dissipation. The experimental results are in good qualitative agreement with numerical simulations.
We report results of the switching properties of Stoner-like magnetic particles subject to short magnetic field pulses, obtained by numerical investigations. We discuss the switching properties as a function of the external field pulse strength and direction, the pulse length and the pulse shape. For field pulses long compared to the ferromagnetic resonance precession time the switching behavior is governed by the magnetic damping term, whereas in the limit of short field pulses the switching properties are dominated by the details of the precession of the magnetic moment. In the latter case, by choosing the right field pulse parameters, the magnetic damping term is of minor importance and ultrafast switching can be achieved. Switching can be obtained in an enlarged angular range of the direction of the applied field compared to the case of long pulses.
For the next generation of high data rate magnetic recording above 1 Gbit/s, a better understanding of the switching processes for both recording heads and media will be required. In order to maximize the switch-ing speed for such devices, the magnetization precession after the magnetic field pulse termination needs to be suppressed to a maximum degree. It is demonstrated experimentally for ferrite films that the appropriate adjustment of the field pulse parameters and/or the static applied field may lead to a full suppression of the magnetization precession immediately upon termination of the field pulse. The suppression is explained by taking into account the actual direction of the magnetization with respect to the static field direction at the pulse termination.
Propagation of linear and nonlinear spin wave excitations in YIG and LuBiFeO films studied by space resolved Brillouin light scattering (extended abstract) (1997)
Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Self-Focusing of Spin Waves in Garnet Films Observed by Space- and Time-Resolved Brillouin Light Scattering (1999)
A new advanced space- and time-resolved Brillouin light scattering technique is used to study diffraction of two-dimensional beams and pulses of dipolar spin waves excited by strip-line antennas in tangentially magnetized garnet films. The technique is an effective tool for investigations of two-dimensional spin wave propagation with high spatial and temporal resolution. Nonlinear effects such as stationary and nonstationary self-focusing are investigated in detail. It is shown, that nonlinear diffraction of a stationary backward volume magnetostatic wave (BVMSW) beam, having a finite transverse aperture, leads to selffocusing of the beam at one spatial point. Diffraction of a finite-duration (non-stationary) BVMSW pulse leads to space-time self-focusing and formation of a strongly localized two-dimensional wave packet (spin wave bullet).
Absract: We report on measurements of the two-dimensional intensity distribtion of linear and non-linear spin wave excitations in a LuBiFeO film. The spin wave intensity was detected with a high-resolution Brillouinlight scatteringspectroscopy setup. The observed snake-like structure of the spin wave intensity distribution is understood as a mode beating between modes with different lateral spin wave intensity distributions. The theoretical treatment of the linear regime is performed analytically, whereas the propagation of non-linear spin waves is simulated by a numerical solution of a non-linear Schrödinger equation with suitable boundary conditions.
Low damping magnetic properties and perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in the Heusler alloy Fe1.5CoGe (2019)
We present a study of the dynamic magnetic properties of TiN-buffered epitaxial thin films of the Heusler alloy Fe1.5CoGe. Thickness series annealed at different temperatures are prepared and the magnetic damping is measured, a lowest value of α = 2.18 × 10−3 is obtained. The perpendicular magnetic anisotropy properties in Fe1.5CoGe/MgO are also characterized. The evolution of the interfacial perpendicular anisotropy constant K⊥S with the annealing temperature is shown and compared with the widely used CoFeB/MgO interface. A large volume contribution to the perpendicular anisotropy of (4.3 ± 0.5) × 105 J/m3 is also found, in contrast with vanishing bulk contribution in common Co- and Fe-based Heusler alloys.
An overview of the current status of the study of spin wave excitations in arrays of magnetic dots and wires is given. We describe both the status of theory and recent inelastic light scattering experiments addressing the three most important issues: the modification of magnetic properties by patterning due to shape aniso-tropies, anisotropic coupling between magnetic islands, and the quantization of spin waves due to the in-plane confinement of spin waves in islands.


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DETROIT (AP) Ray McCallum and Jason Calliste scored 13 points apiece and Detroit pulled away in the second half to defeat Milwaukee 74-59 Thursday night in the Horizon League opener for both teams.
Doug Anderson and Evan Bruinsma added 12 points each, and Nick Minnerath had 10 for the Titans (9-5), who won their 16th straight home game dating back to last season.
Paris Gulley led Milwaukee (4-11) with 22 points, and James Haarsma had 11.
The game was tied 40-40 with 15:48 remaining when McCallum hit a 3-pointer to start a 13-2 run for Detroit. After a Milwaukee basket, the Titans followed with another 13-2 run to take their biggest lead of the game, 66-46, on a layup by Bruinsma with 5:48 left in the game.
Detroit shot 47 percent from the field and hit 14 of 15 free throws.


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There is a new Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular book that is available to own and add to your library. The book is written by Paul te Braak, who is a lead business intelligence consultant in Australia and is one of the developers on the DAX Studio project, and he has put together an outstanding cookbook. When the book was released I was surprised and excited. I was surprised because I did not know that Paul was working on this (he is the sole author, big kudos to Paul), and excited because I knew it was going to be a good one. I had this one on my radar list of books to add to my collection; I am definitely a big fan of the Packt Publishing Cookbook series style of books. What I like about the books is that they introduce a topic or situation and then go over the solution in a very simple and easy to understand format – Getting Ready, How to do it, How it Works, There's more. Paul adds a lot of great insights in this book in explaining how the solutions work as well as including a bunch of 'Tips' along the way as well.
Here is when I first became aware that the book was released last month and posted the O'Reilly media deal:
So when I was asked by the publisher this past month to provide a review of the book I was more than happy to say 'yes'.
Paul does a great job on slowly working you into the Tabular modeling concepts and the only tool you need to get going is Excel and the Power Pivot add-in. Paul's examples use Excel workbooks and flat files for the most part, so that makes it really easy to get started and get your learn on.
What is amazing is that this book is just over 300 pages and it is loaded with great content that covers items such as how to use Power Pivot, hierarchies, drilldown, parent-child hierarchies (including how to hidememberif in DAX), smart measures, smart keys, programmatic access in Excel – cube functions and VBA, querying with DAX, Power View, and more! Simply amazing, Paul does a fabulous job and this is a great intro book that progresses into advanced topics and has great examples, tips, and insights that are a big time value add.
Here is a outline of the chapters:
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Excel
Chapter 2: Importing Data
Chapter 3: Advanced Browsing Features
Chapter 4: Time Calculations and Date Functions
Chapter 5: Applied Modeling
Chapter 6: Programmatic Access via Excel
Chapter 7: Enterprise Design and Features
Chapter 8: Enterprise Management
Chapter 9: Querying the Tabular Model with DAX
Chapter 10: Visualizing Data with Power View
Book link – Microsoft Tabular Modeling Cookbook.
I would definitely rate this as a must have for anyone doing tabular SSAS development and give it 5 out of 5 stars – .
Awesome job Paul and thanks for writing the book and sharing!


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Jessie James, 'Military Man' – Song Review
Jessie James has the voice and the passion to be a force in country music, she just needs the right song. Her new single 'Military Man' will find a special place in the hearts of military families, but that audience -- while important -- isn't large enough to make the song a national hit on country radio.
This is the most honest song James has released. The story fits her like a comfy sweater, and not just because it's her story. It no doubt helps to know the life of a girl who moves from school to school, city to city every summer, but it's her optimism for that next new group of friends and the possibilities ahead that make 'Military Man' an endearing track.
"I'm the daughter of a military man / It's the way of life that I understand / And I'm so proud to say / Made me who I am today / I hope down the road I find a real good man / Who's done half the things that my daddy has / And it's a beautiful place / My sweet American dream," she sings in the chorus.
It's a risk to release a song that's autobiographical, as often the story is so personal it becomes inaccessible. In the big picture, only a small portion of country fans can relate to the second verse, or even bend the lyrics to their own experience. "We'll lay out back, lookin' up at the sky / Watching F-15's scream on by / While me and my brother and sister would play outside / Shopping at the commissary, dancing at the military ball / Yeah we did it all."
Country music is about stories fans can relate to. Emotional lyrics and a brilliant vocal performance (especially late in this four minute cut) prove James is on the right track, but it's hard to see this song competing with others that cast a wider net.
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Gosh, it's been a while since I've yarned along. I made this cute little Little Jenny Wren Pinafore eek, so cute!
I used some very lovely yarn from Brambleberry Yarns,this yarn is English Rose. Isn't it beautiful? I loved knitting each row, watching as the color softly changes from one to the next. It is so pretty and soft. As I am looking at this yarn I can smell lavender. Cynthia tucked in a little sachet of lavender in among the yarns.
I hope to have time to make my next doll. I have one in mind that I really want to bring to life.
Joining Ginny this week.


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Great58 wrote:shmenguin wrote:so you're saying one of three things:
1) staal fit in on the 3rd line in the past, but not this year
2) staal never fit in on the 3rd line - this year or in past years
3) you're bringing in his current contract as a factor
if it's #3, then we agree. too expensive to "fit in". but if it's #1 or #2, then i'm interested in hearing more, because that's nutso.
I'd suggest both #1 and #3 are valid arguments. Staal was no longer content to play a #3 center roll, making keeping him in that position ill-advised. Sutter is a better "fit" at this stage of their respective careers.
lack of contentment is more than offset by playing in a contract year. if he was on the pens this year and he knew this was the end because of his role, he still would have still been working his tail off to up his price tag for the offseason.


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Being above suspicion
1. Never be seen off campus in any context with a female student in a one to one situation. Particularly avoid dining, having coffee, etc., with a female student in a public setting.
2. Although being off campus with a female student in a group context is less risky, there are still risks. If you are the only faculty member in a student group, others (both other students and professors) are likely to view you as having gone "native" and often impute sexual motivations. In such group settings, minimize you interaction with any particular female student to avoid being perceived as part of a couple.
3. Never have social gatherings of any kind in your home in which female students are present. The dynamic of having parties and inviting some students, but not others, often leads to feelings of unfair favoritism and resentment by the uninvited students. The most benign form of interaction with female students may lead to perceptions of intimacy by a select few; remember, it only takes one person to file a complaint. Also, being married is obviously no guarantee that you will not be prone to such perceptions.
4. On campus, never walk with a female student side by side. If you are seen repeatedly walking with one female student, some persons will impute couplehood. If while walking across campus, you run into a female student, stop and talk to her, but do not talk to her while walking. Of course, never dine, have coffee with a female student on campus without other persons present, preferably other faculty.
5. It is very important that you maintain social distance from former students who are still on campus. If you are perceived to have a close relationship with a former student, some will impute a sexual component, a sexual component that they may now believe may have been present when she was in your own class. And, if you should become engaged to or marry a former student, others may now believe that there was a sexual component when she was under your supervision.
6. Unfortunately, male faculty mentoring female students become particularly at risk. Since there is a great deal of one to one interaction, mentoring relationships often become close relationships and therefore outsiders are prone to impute a sexual component. Also, some non-mentored students are prone to resent the mentored and also prone to impute favoritism. So mentoring female students is out.
7. Leaving ones office door open or closed while conferring with a student does not really significantly effect perceptions. It is the female student who is frequently seen waiting for you in the hallway that may lead to sexual imputations. Given this situation, the concerned professor should generally discourage student office visitations. The safest form of student conferral is by computer email with ALL messages NEVER deleted.
8. In terms of involvement in university activities it is difficult to limit oneself to participating in activities in which there are no female students in attendance. So to avoid being seen as a social isolate, do attend some university events, but only those events that have a clear feminist underpinning such as Take Back the Night events.
9. In term of in-class behavior, never address students in an informal manner, using first names is definitely a no-no. And, of course, always have students address you in formal terms Dr. or Professor. And clearly communicate to students you don't care whether they think you are a good teacher; communicate that you don't care about student evaluations and you don't care about students. Being an unpopular professor as far as students are concerned is one of the very best ways to avoid suspicion. So if anyone implied that you might have an inappropriate sexual affiliation, the typical reaction would be utter disbelief.
10. Don't get involved in any sort of civil liberties activities. Never give any kind of lip service to the rights of consenting adults unless it is in a feminist framework, wrap yourself in a breastplate of righteousness exuding your contempt for sexual deviance and deviates and communicating nostalgia for the good old days when everybody knew their place.
So that's it, follow these guidelines and you will be above suspicion.
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text: Rare Brooklyn emcee Ka has released a series of videos since his shadowy debut with one of the best albums of 2012-13. This one follows in step with the others: a night-cloaked, lyric heavy street scene. One thing you can say: with all the mystery, you know what you're getting with Ka and it's inspired. View the video for "Still Heir" after the jump.


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Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of
Logan County
Regional Planning Commission to pursue bicycle trail study to
attract rail tourists
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[July 07, 2014]
LINCOLN - The Regional Planning
Commission met on the 2nd of July for their scheduled meeting. The
meeting focused on continued efforts on the Bicycle Trail Plan
proposed for Logan County. Due to the absence of the Chairman and
the Vice Chairman, Treasurer Jeff Hoinacki called the meeting to
Bicycle Trail Plan Progress
Following on discussions from the previous meeting of the
Commission, Will D'Andrea informed members that IDOT has been
notified of the Commission's desire to apply for more funding. The
funding would be used by the Commission to continue work on the
Bicycle Trail Plan for Logan County.
Jim Vipond, who is part of a subcommittee working on the Bicycle
Trail Plan, told Commission members that said subcommittee met with
a representative of the League of Illinois Bicyclists recently.
"The committee was very happy to hear that Phase Two was approved,"
said Vipond, referring to the previous meeting of the Commission. In
June, the Commission decided to continue moving forward into the
next phase of planning for the bike trails.
Vipond also said that the subcommittee would recommend beginning a
study on creating a trail connecting Kickapoo Creek Park with
Madigan Park and the Lincoln Amtrak station.
"We think that would be a good nucleus to spread out into the
county," said Vipond. In addition, Vipond said that according to the
League of Illinois Bicyclists, people are beginning to take bicycles
on Amtrak trains specifically to find rural biking areas they cannot
access in cities.
As an example, Vipond said that Pontiac is using this information to
label themselves as a more "bicycle- friendly" community to promote
tourism. "We could advertise ourselves this way and bring in more
outside people," said Vipond.
D'Andrea mentioned that people riding the train into Lincoln
would need a way to find the rural areas they are looking to ride
on. Vipond said that connecting the rural trails to an urban nucleus
such as this would help to do exactly that, providing a way for
tourists to find those rural trails.
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David Hepler made a motion that any IDOT funding the group
receives be used for such a study, looking into possible
connections with rural trails planned so far. Vipond seconded
the motion, and the Commission approved the motion unanimously.
Possible Wind Farm Application
D'Andrea briefly mentioned that he has been in talks with a
company named Relite over the past several months. Relite, a
company that operates out of Italy, is putting together
paperwork to apply for construction in Logan County to build a
new wind farm.
"At the rate they're going, I would expect sometime around
September, maybe October for them to come forward and begin the
hearings," said D'Andrea.
Aside from the possible future timeframe for hearings, nothing
else was talked about concerning said wind farm development.
Commission members present were Keith Snyder, Jim Fuhrer, Jeff
Hoinacki, Fred Finchum, Blair Hoerbert, Jim Vipond, Dean Sausse,
David Hepler and Gerald Lolling. Zoning Officer Will D'Andrea
was also present.
[By DEREK HURLEY]
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BBA Poolish Ciabatta Help.
Hello all.
I've decided to pick up the BBA as my first cookbook for baking bread. Due to a lack of tools and ingredients, I decided to go with something seemingly simple (I'm as novice as it gets); in this case, Poolish-made Ciabatta. As I'm convinced I put too much flour into the dough for it to be considered ciabatta, I'd like to know this for future reference: how do you hand mix ciabatta dough effectively? According to Reinhart, one should mix it until its smooth--using a wet spoon/free hand while rotating the bowl (please correct me if I am wrong). However, it seemed like I would have to constantly wet the hand to have the dough not stick. If I didn't, the dough would stick and as I tried to remove it, tear. If I did, the dough seems to not achieve that smooth texture. I grew tired after it failed to achieve said state and gave up--kneading it on some flour, but I'd like to tackle this again and again until I get it. I'm not used to wet doughs, but I don't like failure either.
Any reply would be great. Thanks.


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IC(Point of)View 2009/3
by Joan Segil Holleb '80
Joan Segil Holleb '80, a full-time artist based in Highland Park, Illinois, has been working recently on copper. "I bend, fold, and mutilate it," she says, "and then use chemicals to create a patina, giving the sense that it is old scrap metal. I then paint my images in oil on top of the patinas. I am trying to create a sense of...
by Patricia Gross Curtis '85
Patricia Gross Curtis '85, earned her IC degree in music education and has been a band director for 24 years. Her other passions include travel, photography, and gardening in the cottage gardens around her home in Sparta, New Jersey.
Honorable Mention Photography; "Black Crowned NIght Heron, Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, Los Osos, California"
by Abram "Abe" Perlstein '79
Abram "Abe" Perlstein '79, worked for 20 years in Hollywood as a film, TV, and music industry stills photographer. In 2000 he relocated north to California's central coast to focus on 3-D stereoscopic photography, documentary filmmaking, and producing—and shooting the Morro Bay National Estuary Stereo Photo...
by Stefan Malner '03
Stefan Malner '03, is currently living and taking pictures in the greater Boston area. Water, reflections, textures, shapes, patterns, street art, and night photography are priorities for him. "Photography has become sort of an obsession where I feel like I am a hunter, tracking down some abstract prey with my camera—PETA-approved,...
by David Mitrou '96
David Mitrou '96 (also Photography, Honorable Mention, "Still of the Night") is a partner in the McCormack Firm in Boston, where he practices a wide range of civil litigation. An avid outdoorsman, David loves wildlife photography. He captured this photo of a boy peering out of a bird blind...


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SOMERSWORTH — "These are the men and women who earned our right to sit at these desks," assistant principal Kate Segal proclaimed to a gymnasium full of students. "They earned our right to be here."
On Friday, the Somersworth Middle School paid tribute to a handful of local veterans by honoring their time and service to the country. Roughly 15 to 20 veterans from several different branches of the military attended the ceremony.
"Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day when World War I ended," Principal Dana Hillaird explained to students. "It's now known as Veterans Day — a time of honoring all the men and women who unconditionally decide they will defend our freedoms so you and I can continue to benefit from all that is great about this country."
Veterans in attendance Friday stood behind several rows of desks positioned in the center of the school's gymnasium. One such veteran, Mayor Matthew Spencer, informed students of the importance behind the holiday.
"We all choose different paths in life that lead us to a sense of personal and great purpose," said Spencer, who previously served in the Coast Guard. "Our veterans represent a tapestry of America, a tapestry woven by different genders, families, and backgrounds — this is what gives our country and community its strength."
He also reminded students everyday norms — such as teaching and learning — are made possible by those who bravely defend our country.
"Veterans are those who serve in any branch of the military," he said. "They give your teachers the freedom to teach and you the freedom to learn."
A desk stationed near the center of the gymnasium featured several items, including a white tablecloth, a red rose, an inverted glass and a lit candle. As Segal explained, each fixture had its own unique message.
"The tablecloth is white to symbolize the purity of our heroes," she said. "They have answered the call of duty and we thank them for that."
The inverted glass, Segal explained, symbolized the inability for some veterans to be present at Friday's ceremony and at home with their families. The single red rose was to honor those still missing. "We need to recognize these sacrifices," she said. "Our veterans have done so much for us."
Lastly, the candle represented a country full of hope and strength in a world that can often seem very dark. "The candle is lit to remember that the light of America will always be light in a world that is sometimes very dark," she said.
Somersworth middle school students learn why veterans should be revered
SOMERSWORTH — "These are the men and women who earned our right to sit at these desks," assistant principal Kate Segal proclaimed to a gymnasium full of students. "They earned our right to be here."


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Library and Archives Canada has posted an item Services Advisory Board which suggests the approach it intends taking to identify and respond to client needs. Here is the text:
At the final meeting with members of the Services Advisory Board in 2010, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) committed to developing its advisory approach during 2011. The new approach will provide LAC with an ongoing capacity to address the diverse service needs of clients
In May 2011, LAC convened a Stakeholders Forum, comprised of approximately 40 individuals representing national library, archival and historical research communities and organizations. The wide-ranging discussions led to a consensus on the concept of a Pan-Canadian Documentary Heritage Network and supporting initiatives. These initiatives include collaborative approaches to acquisition, collection management, digital preservation, metadata, and discovery tools.
The Stakeholders Forum will meet twice a year as an umbrella consultative body for LAC issues. LAC will continue its role as a convener and as an enabler through this adaptable approach to shared decision making
As well as the Stakeholders Forum, LAC's Resource Discovery Sector will establish a systematic and broad-based advisory capacity that will consult with experts in the field, encourage client feedback on Sector operations, involve organizations with similar mandates, and engage LAC clients and the public at large. Specific activities will include the following:
- Recurrent meetings with experts, individually and in small groups, to provide advice on key strategic issues over the next year. Cecilia Muir, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Resource Discovery Sector, has met with many organizations and individuals during 2011, including the Canadian Council of Archives, the Canadian Library Association, the Association of Canadian Archivists, and the Canadian Urban Libraries Council.
- Efforts to reach beyond LAC's traditional stakeholder communities through ongoing survey and consultation initiatives. The Resource Discovery Sector is examining Web-based options for dialogue, such as wikis and blogs, as well as in-person options, such as survey panels.
- An online, standardized feedback mechanism to enable clients to provide ongoing feedback about LAC services at www.LACListens.ca.
- Active collaboration with individual experts as follow-up to the Stakeholders Forum to inform the modernization of LAC's access and discovery services.
As the public-facing area for services at LAC, the Resource Discovery Sector will look for creative ways to engage all of its stakeholders and client groups in this ongoing consultation process. The Resource Discovery Sector will evaluate this process by the first quarter of 2012, and at that time will communicate a new strategy for consultation reflecting what has been learned of shared priorities, insights and opportunities.Comment
The emphasis in the text above is mine.
The Stakeholder Forum is a mystery. The LAC website is silent. Who are the 40 members? What is the mandate: advisory, consultative, something else? How will the public be able to follow the work and deliberations of this body?
LAC undertakes to develop a "systematic and broad-based advisory capacity" for its Resource Discovery Sector. This announcement is mostly about a process by which such a mechanism, or mechanisms, will be developed. In other words, more process.


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Jon Butterworth
London Guardian
April 1, 2012
Complex software models are used to understand the results from the Large Hadron Collider.
These include simulations of the particle physics in the proton-proton collisions, as well as of the material and geometry of the detectors and the strength of the various magnetic fields. As more data are accumulated, the required precision of this software increases.
A recent review recommended that the number of decimal places used to represent numbers in the software should be increased. This means all mathematical constants such as e and pi, as well as physical constants and the measured dimensions of the detectors. So far, so routine. But when adding more precision to pi, a strange effect was noticed.
The alignment of charged particle tracks across detector boundaries actually got worse when a more precise value was used. In addition, the agreement between simulation and data also got slightly worse.
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I'm in Nashville. It's the first time I've been back since I left. And it's so very strange.
The air conditioning is odd to me now, and the overwhelming number of white people jumps out at me. I'm confused as to why everything is so spread out, why we drove 25 miles from one shopping center to another that looked exactly--and I do mean exactly--like the first one. With almost all the same stores. All the neighborhoods pretty much look the same; I haven't seen red brick homes with columns in front for a while.
People seem to move a little slower than I remember them moving. And the number of baseball caps here in Tennessee, worn by women and men alike, is astonishing. People are kinder, at least outwardly. The syrupy Southern drawls are as plodding and charming as always.
I've noticed I've become much more direct in my conversations with people, especially family. The way Southern people, especially ladies, tip toe around what they want with their words has become an annoying attribute I now mostly eschew. My frank comments to my mother and sister about various things has left them each slack-jawed at least once.
The rolling hills and buttermilk biscuits and late afternoon showers are all like warm hugs from long unseen old friends. The lack of diversity, however, is striking. Moving to California has been 9 months of constant blur, and being back has been just about the same. Everything old is new again, and I'm relearning Tennessee's curves like I've returned to a former lover. It's been exhilerating and a little unnerving, but I'm glad for the experience.
Have to admit, though, despite that it happened while listening to crickets, when I saw photos of San Francisco on my Flickr stream just now, my heart whispered "home."


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Police: Men sought in stolen Porsches, credit cards
Men believed to be driving van with Illinois plates
Police said five men accused of stealing credit cards may be connected to the thefts of two Porches from an auto dealership.
Investigators said five men made credit card purchases Nov. 30 at the BP station in the 9800 block of Mason-Montgomery Road, but all those transactions were later declined.
Authorities said the men were traveling in a dark-green conversion van with Illinois plates.
A clerk recognized the men, saying they'd been in the store about three weeks earlier.
Detectives said two of the men met the clothing description of a pair who stole two 2013 Porsches, valued at $65,000 and $85,000, from Kings Auto Mall.
The dealership's manager said he noticed two men on the lot as he unlocked the doors to the dealership, and a lot technician said he saw one of the men sitting in a vehicle moments later. The manager then saw the vehicles drive off the lot.
Warren County sheriff's Sgt. Brandon Lacy said the thefts took only a few minutes.
"They must've been able to walk in the dealership and obtain the keys without anybody seeing them or noticing that the keys were missing and walked outside, and we assume they just hit the button and saw whichever one flashed, and they jumped in it and took off," Lacy said.
The incidents remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Warren County Sheriff's Office.


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Pairing Italian Wine and Food with the Experts
The Classic Risotto with Vegetables – what Italian wines work with this dish? Everyone loves Italian food and naturally wants to pair Italian wines with this cuisine. What are the best pairings of Italian wine and food? I went to three authorities in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago and asked them what Italian wine … Continue reading Pairing Italian Wine and Food with the Experts


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Refined and comfortable tow vehicle.
Sport Utility Vehicles
Editor: New Car Test Drive
$36,305 Base Price MSRP
$53,025 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: "Ford Expedition XL 2WD ($36,305); XL 4WD ($39,205); XL EL 2WD ($39,830); XL EL 4WD ($42,730); XLT 2WD ($38,915); XLT 4WD ($41,815); XLT EL 2WD ($41,625); XLT EL 4WD ($44,525); Limited 2WD ($45,045); Limited 4WD ($47,945); Limited EL 2WD ($47,695); Limited EL 4WD ($50,595); King Ranch 2WD ($46,555); King Ranch 4WD ($49,455); King Ranch EL 2WD ($49,205); King Ranch EL 4WD ($52,105)"
Standard Engine: 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve V8
Engine Options: 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve V8
Standard Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic
Basic Warranty: "3 years/36,000 miles"
Assembled In: "Wayne, Michigan"
Model Tested MSRP: "Ford Expedition Limited 2WD ($45,045)"
Standard Equipment: "leather upholstery; dual-zone automatic climate control with rear AC and auxiliary controls; front captain's chairs with heating/cooling feature; second-row 40/20/40 bench seat; third-row power-folding bench seat; leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio/climate controls; cruise control; power door locks and windows; power-adjustable pedals; remote keyless entry; keyless keypad; 10-way adjustable front seats; memory for the mirrors and driver's seat; 340-watt AM/FM tuner with in-dash six-disc CD-changer and auxiliary input; auto-dimming rear-view mirror; trip computer; conversation mirror; universal garage door opener, power rear quarter windows; automatic headlights; running boards; fog lights; roof rails; folding, power-adjustable outside mirrors; power liftgate with flip-up glass"
Options As Tested: "Limited Decor Group Package 301A ($1,490) includes power moonroof and power-retractable running boards; navigation ($2,105); rear-seat DVD entertainment ($1,995); polished 20-inch alloy wheels ($1,395)"
Standard Safety Equipment: "front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, three-row head-protecting side-curtain airbags with rollover deployment, tire-pressure monitor, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with Roll Stability Control, Trailer Sway Control"
Optional Safety Equipment: rearview camera; front and rear park assist; four-wheel driveDestination Charge: $995
The Expedition makes an excellent tow vehicle. With the optional towing package, the standard 4WD Expedition is rated at 9,000 pounds, the 2WD at 9,200 pounds, the 2WD EL at 8,900 pounds, and the 4WD EL at 8,700 pounds.
Inside are rich materials and generous space for passengers in all three seating rows. The second- and third-row seats fold flat to create a useful rear cargo area.
With its independent rear suspension, the Expedition offers a smooth ride that is more car-like than most big, truck-based SUVs. That's nice on long drives. With its combination of utility, a smooth, stable ride and a pleasant interior, the Ford Expedition is a fine choice for families that tow or take driving vacations.
The Ford Expedition comes in two lengths, the standard model with a 119-inch wheelbase, and the Expedition EL with its 131-inch wheelbase. Extended-length Expedition EL models add more cargo-carrying capacity, especially noticeable when trying to load groceries or gear behind the third-row seats.
Expedition is powered by a single-overhead-cam 5.4-liter V8 rated at 310 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard equipment. There's a choice of rear-wheel drive (2WD) or electronically engaged ControlTrac four-wheel drive (4WD) that can be driven on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing. We recommend getting the four-wheel drive.
All Expedition models include AdvanceTrac electronic stability control system with Roll Stability Control (RSC), including standard Trailer Sway Control that detects trailer sway motion and takes corrective measures to bring both the vehicle and the trailer under control, a good feature.
Changes for the 2012 model year are minor. Front park assist is now standard on Limited and King Ranch. Heated rear seats are now optional on XLT. And all versions come with standard spotter mirrors. The current-generation Expedition was launched as a 2007 model."
"The 2012 Ford Expedition XL ($36,305) and 4WD XL ($39,205) come with cloth upholstery on front captain's chairs, second-row 40/20/40 split bench reclining fold-flat seat with CenterSlide, full-length overhead console, large floor console, power door locks, power windows, heated power mirrors with integrated spotter mirrors, carpeting, auto-dimming mirror, three power points, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 with audio input jack, fog lamps, luggage rack, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. A third-row 60/40 split bench seat that folds flat to the floor is optional ($875).
The Expedition EL XL ($39,830) and Expedition EL XL 4WD ($42,730) are equipped basically the same, except that the third-row seat is standard, and the alloy wheels upgrade to 18 inches.
Options include SYNC voice-activated communication and entertainment system ($395), heavy-duty trailer towing ($395), rear-seat entertainment ($1,995), and remote start ($345).
The Expedition XLT ($38,915) and XLT 4WD ($41,815), Expedition EL XLT ($41,625) and EL XLT 4WD ($44,525) add reverse-sensing system, SYNC, Premium sound system, power-adjustable pedals, universal garage door opener, power rear quarter windows,18-inch alloy wheels, and a large selection of other trim and convenience features. XLT options include a moonroof ($995), power running boards ($995), air suspension ($485), leather ($2,265), heated rear seats ($395), and voice-activated navigation ($2,105). The XLT is also available with three comprehensive packages with increasing levels of features, the 201A ($4,425), 202A ($5,610), and 203A ($5,855).
Expedition Limited ($45,045) and Limited 4WD ($47,945), Limited EL ($47,695) and Limited EL 4WD ($50,595) add heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, memory for driver's seat and exterior mirrors, rear-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, power liftgate, heated second row seats, PowerFold third-row rear seat, leather, and a wide range of additional convenience and trim features. Limited Decor Group 301A ($1,490) adds a moonroof and power running boards. Polished 20-inch alloy wheels ($1,395) are also available.
Expedition King Ranch ($46,555) and King Ranch 4WD ($49,455), King Ranch EL ($49,205) and King Ranch EL 4WD ($52,105) feature Chaparral leather upholstery, King Ranch badging, and gold exterior accents. The leather trims the center console lid, steering wheel and door panels, while wood trim can be found on the center console, shifter handle and instrument panel. There is also a King Ranch Decor Group 401A ($1,490), which adds navigation and power running boards. Painted 20-inch alloy wheels ($1,195) are optional.
Safety equipment includes front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, three-row head-protecting side-curtain airbags with rollover deployment, tire-pressure monitor, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, and AdvanceTrac electronic stability control with Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Trailer Sway Control. A rear obstacle detection system is standard on XLT, Limited, and King Ranch. Forward-pointing parking sensors are standard on Limited and King Ranch."
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"The Ford Expedition is a truck and it doesn't pretend to be anything else. This is a good identity to have, because Ford trucks continue to have an outstanding reputation for utility, reliability and durability.
Both the long and regular-length versions of the Expedition use many of the components from the Ford F-150 pickup. However, the Expedition features independent rear suspension, which improves driving precision, ride comfort, and rear-seat roominess.
Expedition features a three-bar grille, large headlights, and a domed hood that combine to deliver a look that's both distinctive and respectable. There are several different wheel designs, including 20-inchers with a polished (Limited) or painted (King Ranch) finish.
Expedition rides on a wheelbase of 119.0 inches, while the Expedition EL models stretch that to 131.0 inches. Overall, the EL measures 14.8 inches longer than the standard Expedition, and that adds slightly over 22 cubic feet of cargo volume, from 108.3 cubic feet for the Expedition to 130.8 for the EL.
The Expedition and the Expedition EL are big vehicles, measuring more than 17 feet from nose to tail. As a result, crowded parking lots can be challenging. The Expedition has a turning circle of nearly 41 feet, while the EL requires nearly 44 feet.
They're also heavy, as even the base 2WD Expedition weighs over 5,500 pounds, and a loaded EL with 4WD tops 6,200.
The King Ranch model can be identified by its gold exterior accents and unique wheel design.
The Expedition comes with running boards as standard equipment. Power retractable running boards that deploy when the doors are opened are optional. Some owners prefer no running boards, but that doesn't appear to be an option."
"The Ford Expedition features a rich blend of finishes, textures and color. Wood, chrome and leather make the Expedition an inviting place to spend a day on the road. The layout of the gauges and controls is easy to understand and no controls are too far out of easy reach. The King Ranch is a great representation of modern American-style luxury.
Captain's chairs with movable armrests are standard across the four model lines. Leather-upholstered examples are available with a heating/cooling feature that makes them a more comfortable companion in winter and summer. Generous driver's-seat travel helps accommodate taller drivers, and it's a perfect match for the Expedition's movable pedals, so a wide range of sizes of drivers can sit comfortably.
The second seating row reflects Ford's thoughtful approach to passenger comfort: The standard 40/20/40 bench seat incorporates a center section that slides, bringing a child seat within easier reach of front-seat passengers. Optional second-row captain's chairs with a center-aisle pass-through can be substituted for adult-rated comfort.
Packaging advantages afforded by the Expedition's independent rear suspension enable the third-row seat to deliver more comfort for adults compared to the accommodations provided by the Chevy Tahoe. In fact, third-row room is among the best of any SUV, though three adults won't want to sit in the back for long. The high ride height also makes getting in and out a task for children.
The liftgate with its flip-up glass hatch makes access to the cargo area very easy. The second- and third-row bench-type seats fold flat into the cargo floor, affording a long cargo area that can be easily loaded. This means you don't have to unbolt the passenger seats and leave them on the floor of your garage every time you're making a serious run to the home improvement store. In this regard, the Expedition is much better designed than GM's large SUVs. The Expedition is also available with an optional power-folding third-row seat and electronically powered liftgate to make it even easier to load cargo. However, the seat cushions of the second- and third-row seats are a little slim in order to allow the seats to fold properly.
The Expedition is about more than convenience. A DVD-based navigation system with sizable 6.5-inch screen is available as an option. The rear-seat DVD entertainment system has an eight-inch screen that flips down from the headliner and also includes two sets of wireless headphones. A plug-in jack for an MP3 player is standard across the line. The Expedition is even a nice place to be when all the entertainment is switched off, as the combination of thick glass and a generous amount of acoustic insulation behind the dash and on the floor makes this a remarkably quiet interior; it's actually possible to have a conversation with the people in the third-row seat while you're at the wheel.
Ford's rear backup camera is less impressive than many others. The image is shown in the rear-view mirror, and is quite small. While the image is useful, obstacles are not as easy to spot as they are in systems that show their images on six- or seven-inch dash-mounted screens."
Driving Impressions
"The Expedition tracks down the highway with excellent straight-line stability, negotiates forest roads with surprising agility, and absorbs impacts from bumps or broken pavement without straying from its path. It maintains a surprisingly calm ride considering its truck heritage. Most of the advantage comes from the synergy between a rigid frame, high-pressure gas shocks that afford excellent wheel control, and a link-type independent rear suspension.
Steering effort is light and easy. The two-speed 4WD system is engaged with a simple rotary knob mounted on the dashboard, and it automatically reduces throttle sensitivity in low range for better traction in slippery circumstances.
The overhead-cam 5.4-liter V8 delivers 310 hp, but it's really tuned to deliver torque, 365 pound-feet of it, for towing. The 6-speed automatic transmission runs seamlessly through the gears, keeping the engine from laboring through its rpm range. The result is a lot of reliable power.
We did notice some hesitation at initial throttle opening in some situations. It we came to a stop sign at the top of a hill, stopped, then accelerated, there was sometimes a pause while the transmission engaged and forward momentum began.
The Expedition makes an excellent tow vehicle. With the optional towing package, the standard 4WD Expedition is rated at 9,000 pounds, the 2WD at 9,200 pounds, the 2WD EL at 8,900 pounds, and the 4WD EL at 8,700 pounds. We've found the load-leveling air suspension works very well. Using a weight-distribution hitch, we found the Expedition relatively smooth and reasonably stable while pulling a 24-foot trailer with two race cars stacked inside along with tools and spares, and three adults riding in the cabin.
For all its comfort and stability, the Expedition is still about utility rather than sport. When it comes to driving, the Expedition feels big and heavy, which it is. As good as it is, the Expedition certainly isn't sporty and no one should expect it to be. Still, the Expedition's overall driving performance is quite refined for its class."
"Among full-size sport-utilities, the Ford Expedition stands apart with its superior driving comfort and utility package. Ford is right on target with its family adventure concept, and the Ford Expedition is one of the best vehicles for family vacation travel on the American road. It makes an excellent tow vehicle, smooth and stable, with tow capacities in the 9,000-pound range.
Kirk Bell contributed to this report from Chicago, with staff reports from NewCarTestDrive.com."
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2 killed, 1 injured in Ky. college shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Two people were shot and killed and a teenager wounded Tuesday in the parking lot of an eastern Kentucky community college, authorities said.
A police dispatcher told The Associated Press the shooting happened about 5:30 p.m. at Hazard Community & Technical College in Hazard, Ky. The dispatcher, who was not authorized to release information, spoke on condition of anonymity.
Two people showed up at the Kentucky State Police post in Hazard and said they were involved in the shooting, police spokesman Tony Watts said, but he said he did not know whether they were alleged perpetrators or witnesses. State police held the two until Hazard police came and took them into custody, he said.
Conor Duff, the college's evening coordinator, said the school was on lockdown following the shooting at the campus, 90 miles southeast of Lexington. Police searched the school's two buildings and determined that no one else was at risk, Duff said.
Classes had resumed Monday at the campus after the holiday break, according to the college's website, which also posted that there had been an incident and asked students to stay away from the main campus.
The college's academic programs range from associate's degrees in arts and sciences to career-focused training in mining technology and heavy-equipment operation.


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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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- FoolishCop said...
It's too bad this is a theme park in Merry Olde England otherwise it looks like it would be a cool place to visit. This is part of a new ride they've created called Th13teen due to open in March: http://www.altontowers.com/thirteen/theride/
Even better is they're looking for test riders. Well, I don't know if that's really "better" as I prefer my rollercoasters to have all the kinks and derailments worked out before I get on them.
The Flickr link you gave has additional excellent pictures of the ride under construction. Great find!
- February 16, 2010 at 9:44 AM
- screaminscott said...
Yeah, I was hoping it was in the US too.
I love the figures. It's hard to get the static figures to look like they are real people; the proportions are difficult to get right.
- February 16, 2010 at 10:48 AM
- ~Scout~ said...
Yikes! If I came across this display during a walk thru the woods, I'm fairly certain I might faint.
- February 16, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- Bob said...
Hey Rot,
I actually got to visit Alton Towers back in 2001 when I was an exchange student for 3 months. The whole park is built around a real mansion/castle that was passed down through generations dating back to 1000BC. I'm sure there have been a ton of changes since 01, but it was a cool experience. The story is entirely fabricated but the fact that the place is real makes it spooky.
There was a short indoor ride but while in line they have TVs with the "legend" playing to get your imagination going, then after the ride you are (at least we were then) actually allowed to walk freely through the mansion, even up to the roof tops. It's all run down and vacant inside, and since my friends and I were there close to closing time, we got lost in the mansion and were actually locked in for a while. We had to bang on a large wooden gate that was padlocked for someone to let us out. It was a bit unsettling seeing as we had just been exposed to lots of stories about the place and it was starting to get dark. Thinking back now, it may have been cool to be in there longer and experience something.
- February 16, 2010 at 11:35 AM
- Sara said...
Wraiths. I love those! I am racking my brain trying to remember where in my childhood I use to see those....was it The Ledgend of Zelda? I'm pretty sure they appeared in a beloved video game of mine...Gah! It's driving me nuts. Anyway, good to see these freaky creatures again.
- February 16, 2010 at 1:40 PM
- Pam Morris said...
this is good...especially creepy due to the sheer numbers of these wraiths
- February 16, 2010 at 5:10 PM
- Jay's Shadow said...
I would love to have these in my backyard.(but then my dog would stop at each one and pee on them)
- February 17, 2010 at 8:03 AM
- Chris 'Frog Queen' Davis said...
Oh my, I will be in the UK in November!!! I could go see this! So happy, thanks for sharing.
- February 17, 2010 at 12:14 PM


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Google's Android OS now dominates China's smartphone market and is available on more than half of handhelds in the country, according to a report.
Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reported that Android is on 51.4 percent of all smartphones in China for the first three months of 2013, a 2.8 percent jump from the previous quarter. Samsung accounts for 15.2 percent of its use in the first quarter, also reporting a 1.5 percent rise, and it's now the fastest-growing smartphone brand in China, according to the Next Web.
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The report basically is saying that the rise in Chinese adoption is because most Chinese are moving from feature phones (or dumb phones) to smartphones. They're choosing the Android OS likely because of its range of prices and Android usually has the cheapest ones available.
Symbian and Apple's iOS have 23 percent and 19.9 percent of China's market share respectively. However, Symbian's market dropped 2 percent in the first quarter and the iOS stayed the same. For us, this means that unless Apple can release those rumored cheaper iPhones to compete with Android, it will lose the profitable Chinese market.


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1973 Dodge Charger - Father Knows Best
One Dad's Influence Made All the Difference
Some dads teach their boys how to fish, others how to play ball, but some teach their boys how to haul ass. Craig Baxter's dad did exactly that.Craig's first car was a '73 'Cuda. In the heyday of smog emission laws, outrageous insurance costs, and federally regulated performance caps, monster motors coupled with smaller, lightweight production cars were nearly extinct.
That didn't matter to sixteen-year-old Craig. Within five months, the 'Cuda was totaled. Amazingly, his patient father guided his son toward another Mopar. Discovering this '73 Charger in the summer of 1978, Craig walked away with it for a mere $1,800.
Fueled by the tauntings of the neighborhood Brand-X and FoMoCo boys, Craig started competing his (then factory dark green) Charger in the local drag races and even in the Street Machine Nationals in Indianapolis a few times.
The saying, "It's not what you know, but who you know" applies here. Craig's father was employed at the local Chrysler/Plymouth dealer and assisted his son in all his youthful purchases. The Charger received new go-fast goodies, such as headers, a more aggressive bump-stick, intake, and carburetor. Even minor improvements in the transmission and differential were needed as Craig pushed the hulky Charger down the quarter-mile. Unfortunately, a spun rod bearing at the strip halted Craig's exploits.
Taking upon himself the challenge of rebuilding the motor, he opted for higher compression TRW 11.5:1 pistons, and landed nearly everything else through Direct Connection.
Time changes our plans, and so it was with Craig. After Craig got married, the hot rod Charger soon found itself stowed away in the garage more weekends than Craig would like to admit. Even with the newly rebuilt motor, the Charger sat on the back burner. But after owning the car for nearly a quarter of a century, Craig began to worry as the B-Body began to show its age. The pearly white vinyl atop the roof was yellowing, the carpet was rotting, and it began showing spots of rust. Craig, desperate for help, turned to Mopar Muscle.
Watching the progression of the Holley Road Runner project, Craig decided that only the boys at Muscle Car Restorations were worthy enough to tackle his beloved Charger. Unfortunately, since MCR is widely renowned for their talent in bringing old classic American musclecars back to life, Craig had to sign on to a two-year waiting list as his Charger sat in the garage.
Then out of the blue, MCR's John Balow called the Baxter home a year early telling him to "bring 'er on in." The restoration process took nearly two years, but Craig feels it was worth every minute. Optioning for the R/T bulge hood, the car's 5-mile-an-hour rubber bumpers were canned for the "right look." Trading in the ho-hum dark green, the Charger was basted in several coats of unmistakable Plum Crazy Purple.
Craig notes his pleasure with the near-factory restoration of the interior. Turning to their partners in crime, MCR contacted Year One for everything between the doors and glass. New brilliant white seats and door panels were installed, along with new carpet and darn near everything else. The only interior change, Craig admits, is the replacement of the giant in-dash clock with a period-correct tachometer.
Making sure his newly resurrected Charger was no mere trailer queen, he had Wheeler Race Engines of Minnesota rebuild the powerhouse. Stroking the RB block to 498 inches, the motor was topped with Edelbrock's aluminum heads and a RPM Street Performer intake. Making it a little more street friendly, the cam chosen was reliable with a mild .546-inch lift. Also, the compression was lowered to a more street friendly 10.25:1 using JE pistons. Wanting to expel the fumes as quickly as possible, Craig chose a tti 3-inch exhaust package, running from polished headers all the way down to factory style slotted Machine Gun exhaust tips.
Craig has yet to clock the Charger at the track, but hopes to do so soon. Craig's 26-year-old love for Mopars has done his dad proud, and hopefully he will be able to pass it on to another generation.
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COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin's decision on a starting quarterback for the Aggies' first foray in the Southeastern Conference might've been made a little easier Friday.
College Station police arrested freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel, 19, early Friday morning in the Northgate bar district on charges of fighting, failure to identify himself and carrying two fake licenses.
"I've been made aware of the situation with Johnny Manziel," Sumlin said in a statement. "We're gathering all the facts and will handle the situation once we have all of the information. We're disappointed with his actions, and this is out of character for Johnny."
Manziel, a Parade All-American at Kerrville Tivy, competed with sophomore Jameill Showers during spring drills for the starting gig. Showers, who was then-senior Ryan Tannehill's primary backup last season, appeared to lead the battle for the duration of spring practice, but Sumlin and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury declined to name him the starter.
"We want this summer to be part of the competition," Kingsbury said at the conclusion of spring drills.
A&M starts training camp in a little more than a month and opens its first season in the SEC on Aug. 30 against Louisiana Tech in Shreveport, La.
Manziel, who redshirted last season after throwing for 3,609 yards and rushing for another 1,674 his senior season at Tivy, was released from the Brazos County Jail on Friday afternoon.
Police also arrested Steven Brant, 20, and Marvin McKinney, 47, following the fight. McKinney told police Brant, a former Tivy teammate of Manziel, called him a racial slur and that he approached Brant, and Manziel wound up shoving and fighting McKinney, a police spokeswoman told the Associated Press.
Manziel then produced two fake IDs, including one from Louisiana and one from Texas, before police found his real license, according to the AP.
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Jerome I. Braun Prize in Western Legal History
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society announces the 2011 Jerome I. Braun Prize in Western Legal History. The prize, named in honor of a NJCHS past president, will be awarded for the best unpublished article-length manuscript on the legal history of the trans-Mississippi North American West. The Braun Prize carries a cash award of $1,000 for the winning essay and $500 for the first runner-up. The winning essay will be published in the NJCHS journal Western Legal History. Authors are encouraged to explore topics that illuminate the contributions of the law, lawyers, judges, and law-related organizations to the social, political, economic, and cultural history of the North American West. Submissions must be 25-40 pages in length (double-spaced) plus endnotes. Please submit entries by pdf along with a separate brief biographical statement by December 1, 2011. Entries and inquiries should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please write "Braun Prize" in the subject line. Visit the website at http://www.njchs.org
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