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New 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD with Advance Package Sport Utility near Wheeling, IL
Vehicle Pricing
- $49,095
Vehicle Details
|SH-AWD with Advance Package
|Stock #
|Exterior Color
|Majestic Black Pearl
|Interior Color
|Ebony Leather
|Gas Mileage
|City:21 Hwy:27
|Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122
|10 Speed Automatic
New 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD with Advance Package Sport Utility
New 2020 Acura RDX w/Advance Pkg McGrath Acura of Morton Grove is Illinois' original Acura dealer!! We have over 100 cars in our exclusive indoor climate controlled showroom. McGrath Acura has an extensive fleet of complimentary service loaners, and free car washes for life for our customers. And don't forget to ask about our McGrath Advantage, which has been a cornerstone of The McGrath Auto Group, serving the greater Chicagoland community for over 50 years!! GROW WITH US! *Dealer not responsible for typographical errors, photo errors, pricing errors, or equipment errors. Please verify with a dealer representative that all details listed are accurate.
Additional Vehicle Information
- Features
- Specs
- Warranty
- Comfort
- Exterior
- Safety
- Technology
- Mechanical
- Interior
Air Conditioning
|Front air conditioning
|sun sensor climate control, automatic climate control
|Front air conditioning zones
|Rear vents
|second row
|Humidity/dewpoint sensors
|Air filtration
Convenience Features
|Adaptive stop and go cruise control
|Autonomous lane guidance
|lane centering
|front, rear
|Steering wheel
|tilt and telescopic
|Adaptive cruise control
|One-touch windows
|Reading lights
|front, rear
|Power steering
|Cargo area light
|Retained accessory power
|Multi-function remote
|panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
|Power windows
|lockout button
|Steering wheel mounted controls
|audio, cruise control, phone, multi-function, paddle shifter, voice control
|Push-button start
|Vanity mirrors
|dual illuminating
|Power outlet(s)
|12V front and rear
|Assist handle
|rear, front
|Center console
|front console with armrest and storage
|Rearview mirror
|Universal remote transmitter
|Homelink - garage door opener
|Ambient lighting
|cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, sunglasses holder, door pockets
|Capless fuel filler system
|Touch-sensitive controls
Comfort Features
|Floor mat material
|Dash trim
|Heated steering wheel
|Center console trim
|Steering wheel trim
|Door trim
|Interior accents
|rear folding
|Floor mats
|rear, front
|Floor material
|Moonroof / Sunroof
|tilt/slide, power panoramic, power sunshade, one-touch open/close, anti-trapping, remotely operated
|Daytime running lights
|Front fog lights
|LED, LED rear center
|auto high beam dimmer, LED, wiper activated, auto delay off, auto on/off
|Rear door type
|sensor-activated, power liftgate
|Liftgate window
Tires and Rims
|Spare tire size
|Tire type
|performance, all season
|Spare tire mount location
|Spare wheel type
|Tire Pressure Monitoring System
|painted aluminum
|Rear wiper
|intermittent, with washer
|Window defogger
|Front wipers
|variable intermittent, rain sensing
|Power windows
|safety reverse, remotely operated
|Rear privacy glass
|Solar-tinted glass
|Laminated glass
Exterior Features
|Front bumper color
|Mirror color
|Door handle color
|Rear spoiler
|Rear spoiler color
|Exhaust tip color
|Grille color
|chrome surround, black
|Rear bumper color
|Body side moldings
|dual tip
|Window trim
|Rocker panel color
|Camera system
|rear multi-view, surround view
|Rearview monitor
|in dash
|Cross traffic alert
|Autonomous braking
|Pre-collision warning system
|audible warning, visual warning
|Lane keeping assist
|Traffic sign recognition
|Camera system washer
|Automatic emergency braking
|Child safety door locks
|Child seat anchors
|LATCH system
|Body side reinforcements
|side impact door beams
|Parking sensors
|rear, front
|Blind spot safety
|Lane deviation sensors
|Crumple zones
|front, rear
|Airbag deactivation
|occupant sensing passenger
|Side airbags
|Knee airbags
|dual front
|Front airbags
|Side curtain airbags
|front, rear
|Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor
|Power door locks
|anti-lockout, auto-locking
|Anti-theft system
|engine immobilizer, alarm with remote
|2-stage unlocking doors
|Side mirrors
|integrated turn signals, heated
|Side mirror adjustments
|power, manual folding, reverse gear tilt
Audio System
|voice operated, AM/FM, HD radio
|Auxiliary audio input
|Bluetooth, jack, USB, iPod/iPhone
|Surround sound
|Antenna type
|diversity, mast
|Total speakers
|Speed sensitive volume control
|Premium brand
|Satellite radio
|Electronic messaging assistance
|with read function, voice operated
|Satellite communications
|voice guided directions
|Smart device app function
|vehicle location, maintenance status, lock operation, engine start, maintenance scheduling, send destination to vehicle
|Driver assistance app
|roadside assistance
|Wireless data link
|hands free
|Real time traffic
|Navigation system
|voice operated
In Car Entertainment
|Apple CarPlay ready, AcuraLink
|Infotainment screen size
|10.2 in.
|Instrument cluster screen size
|7 in.
|Trip computer
|Head-up display
|Driver information system
|Digital odometer
|External temperature display
|Multi-function display
|Fuel economy display
|MPG, range
|Warnings and reminders
|low fuel level, maintenance due, tire fill alert
|Trip odometer
|Drive mode selector
|Axle ratio
|4WD type
|full time
|Center differential
|Auto start/stop
|Rear brake type
|Rear brake diameter
|Front brake diameter
|Front brake type
|ventilated disc
|Braking assist
|Electronic brakeforce distribution
|Power brakes
|Electronic parking brake
|Front suspension classification
|Rear suspension classification
|Front struts
|Rear suspension type
|Rear spring type
|Front spring type
|Active suspension
|Front suspension type
|lower control arms
|Front stabilizer bar
|diameter 30 mm
|Rear shock type
|Front shock type
|Rear stabilizer bar
|diameter 23 mm
Stability and Traction
|Stability control
|Traction control
|Hill holder control
|Upholstery accents
|contrast stitching, perforated
|Driver seat power adjustments
|height, 16, lumbar, reclining
|Passenger seat power adjustments
|height, 16, lumbar, reclining
|Driver seat
|ventilated, heated
|Passenger seat
|heated, ventilated
|Rear headrests
|3, adjustable
|Front headrests
|2, adjustable
|premium leather
|Rear seat type
|60-40 split bench
|Rear seat folding
|Rear seat
|Front seat type
|sport bucket
|Steering ratio
|Seatbelt pretensioners
|Seatbelt force limiters
|Emergency locking retractors
|rear, front
|Seatbelt warning sensor
|Rear seatbelts
|Front seatbelts
Drive Type
|Drive Type
|Standard Seating
|Max Seating
|Head Room (front)
|40 in
|Head Room (rear)
|38 in
|Hip Room (front)
|55 in
|Hip Room (rear)
|50 in
|Shoulder Room (front)
|60 in
|Shoulder Room (rear)
|57 in
|Leg Room (front)
|42 in
|Leg Room (rear)
|38 in
|Seating Rows
Measurements of Size & Shape
|186.8 in
|74.8 in
|Width (without mirrors)
|74.8 in
|65.7 in
|108.3 in
|Ground Clearance
|8.2 in
|Track Width (front)
|64.2 in
|Track Width (rear)
|64.7 in
Measurements of Weight
|Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|5027 lbs
|Gross Vehicle Weight Range
|5001-6000 lbs
|Curb Weight
|4068 lbs
|Gross Combined Weight Rating
|5975 lbs
|Max Towing Capacity
|1500 lbs
Truck Specifications
|Max Payload
|959 lbs
Interior Dimensions
|Cargo Volume
|29.5 cu ft
|Interior Volume
|133.5 cu ft
|Passenger Volume
|104 cu ft
|Cargo Volume (rear seats down)
|58.9 cu ft
Performance Specifications
|Turning Circle
|38.9 ft
Fuel Tanks
|Fuel Capacity
|17.1 Gallons
Wheels and Tires
|Front Tire Type
|Front Wheel Diameter
|19.0 x 8.0 in
|Rear Tire Type
|Rear Wheel Diameter
|19.0 x 8.0 in
Crash-Test Ratings
2020 Acura RDX SUV AWD
|Front Crash Overall
|Front Crash Driver
|Front Crash Passenger
|Side Crash Overall
|Side Barrier Overall
|Side Barrier Driver
|Side Barrier Passenger
|Side Pole Driver
|Side Combined Front
|Side Combined Rear
Green Score
EPA Green Score
( California LEV-III ULEV50
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
EPA Green Score
( Federal Tier 3 Bin 50
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
Available Incentives
0.9% APR for 24-72 months*On Approved Credit
2020 RDX 10 Speed Automatic Featured Special Targeted Conquest Lease. For well-qualified lessees who currently own a 2010 or newer Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus NX, Lexus RX, or Mercedes Benz GLC vehicle. - $369 per month for 36 months
2020 RDX 10 Speed Automatic Featured Lease - $409 per month for 36 months
* While we check with car manufacturers and other sources to confirm the accuracy and completeness of the data contained in this chart, we make no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the data in this report. Although we make every attempt to keep this chart up to date, all incentive information is subject to change without notice.
Special Offers
$3000 - 2020 RDX $3,000 Loyalty Offer Calculate
* While we check with car manufacturers and other sources to confirm the accuracy and completeness of the data contained in this chart, we make no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the data in this report. Although we make every attempt to keep this chart up to date, all incentive information is subject to change without notice.
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" Sales team was assertive without being pushy. Helpful and friendly. Interested in providing what you want and need. A pleasure to do business with together. "
" Highly highly recommended! Ellison And Noonya are nicest people you will come across. I have leased two Acura RDX from them and I felt every time that my interest was their most priority. They helped me get the car, price that I wanted! One of the best dealership in the town. "
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" I'm thoroughly impressed at how everything from start to finish with Tom worked out. I'm happy, I took that drive and went to McGrath Acura of Morton Grove to buy my RDX. I really appreciated that they actually listened to me as a customer. Tom made sure I was satisfied and kept his word. Super happy with what I have seen from the staff that I had the pleasure of working with the day I bought my car!! "
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" Anthony was our salesperson that helped us with our 2020 RDX purchase. He was extremely enthusiastic and helpful throughout the entire process. He truly cares about the customer, gives you time to review and decide, no pressure sales and won't stop until you are extremely satisfied. I would highly recommend Anthony and McGrath Acura! "
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"Awais in Service Dept is Gentleman"
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" had great experience with salesman raffy made my visit very great love new car everything was explained in very good details no issues will tell all my friends go to mcgrath acura thanks for everything "
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*Prices shown include a destination & handling charge but do not include taxes or license. Destination charges for ILX, MDX, RDX, RLX and TLX is $995.00 or $1025.00. Destination charge for TLX PMC edition and NSX is $1995.00. Actual vehicles/accessory costs, labor and installation vary. Please consult your selected dealer.
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Complete USA Basketball release and ongoing information on the U19 team
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Georgia Tech's Robert Carter, Jr., and Marcus Georges-Hunt have accepted invitations to attend the 2013 USA Basketball Men's U19 World Championship Team training camp that will be held June 14-19 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. The USA Basketball Men's Junior National Team Committee issued the player invitations.
The Yellow Jackets' rising sophomores will be in a group of 24 players, including 16 with previous USA Basketball experience. Carter, Jr., participated in training camp for the USA Under-18 team last summer before enrolling at Tech.
A 6-8 forward from Thomasville, Ga., Carter, Jr., made the Coaches ACC All-Freshman team in 2012-13, starting all 31 games. He was Tech's second-leading scorer at 9.9 points per game, logging 14 double-digit scoring games, seven in ACC games, and led the team in rebounds (6.7 per game, 12th in the ACC). In ACC games, Carter, Jr., averaged a team-high 9.9 points and was second with 6.5 rebounds per game. He shot 44.6 percent from the floor, 34.1 percent on threes. He ranked fifth among ACC freshmen in scoring and double-digit scoring games, second in rebounding and double-digit rebound games.
Georges-Hunt, a 6-5 forward from College Park, Ga., led Tech in scoring as a freshman and was the only freshman in the Atlantic Coast Conference to lead his team in scoring. He started 30 of Tech's 31 games and averaged 28.9 minutes (team-high 30.9 in ACC games), tops among Tech's freshmen, including a career-high 35 at Duke. He ranked fourth among freshmen in the ACC in scoring, and averaged 9.7 points in ACC games. A Dean's List student in the fall semester, he also made the ACC's All-Academic Team.
Also accepting invites to participate in the USA U19 training camp were Ryan Arcidiacono (Villanova University/Langhorne, Pa.); Bryce Alford (La Cueva H.S./Albuquerque, N.M.); Brandon Ashley (University of Arizona/San Francisco, Calif.); Damyean Dotson (University of Oregon/Houston, Texas); Kris Dunn (Providence College/Oakdale, Conn.); Javan Felix (University of Texas/New Orleans, La.); Michael Frazier (University of Florida/Tampa, Fla.); Shaq Goodwin (University of Memphis/Atlanta, Ga.); Aaron Gordon (Archbishop Mitty H.S./San Jose, Calif.); Jerami Grant (Syracuse University/Bowie, Md.); Montrezl Harrell (University of Louisville/Tarboro, N.C.); Rondaé Hollis-Jefferson (Chester H.S./Chester, Pa.); Jahlil Okafor (Whitney Young H.S./Chicago, Ill.); Rodney Purvis (University of Connecticut/Raleigh, N.C.); James Robinson (University of Pittsburgh/Mitchellville, Md.); Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State University/Flower Mound, Texas); Jarnell Stokes (University of Tennessee/Memphis, Tenn.); Rasheed Sulaimon (Duke University/Houston, Texas); Devin Thomas (Wake Forest University/Harrisburg, Pa.); Mike Tobey (University of Virginia/Monroe, N.Y.); Nigel Williams-Goss (Findlay Prep/Happy Valley, Ore.); and Justise Winslow (St. Johns H.S./Houston, Texas).
The 2013 USA U19 World Championship Team will be led by a trio of experienced and successful college coaches, including Billy Donovan (University of Florida) as head coach, with Tony Bennett (University of Virginia) and Shaka Smart (Virginia Commonwealth University) as assistant coaches.
"We have a really impressive group of talented players and a large number of the players have USA Basketball and college experience. Selecting our 12-man U19 team will be extremely difficult, but the committee is excited and confident that we will be able to field another strong USA team," said Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University and Hall of Fame coach and chair of the USA Basketball Men's Junior National Team Committee. "The FIBA U19 World Championship might be from top to bottom the most competitive competition FIBA conducts. Any of the teams that are competing have a real chance to win the U19 gold medal as has been shown by six different countries winning the title over the last six U19 World Championships."
The USA U19 training camp will be used to select the 12-member USA team that will compete in the FIBA U19 World Championship. The U19 training camp will begin on June 14 with the first session (5:30-7:30 p.m., all times are local time, MDT), followed by two sessions on June 15 (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4:30-7:00 p.m.) and one session on June 16 (8:30-11:00 a.m.). Team finalists will be announced following the June 15 morning session. The team will train twice a day on June 17 and 18 (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 4:30-7:00 p.m.), and will practice once on June 19 (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). The team will train twice a day at the Washington Wizards' practice facility in Washington, D.C., on June 20-22, then depart for the Prague, Czech Republic, and the June 27-July 7 FIBA U19 World Championship.
Sixteen players will enter the U19 training camp possessing a variety of prior USA Basketball experiences. Eight players, Goodwin, Grant, Harrell, Robinson, Purvis, Smart, Stokes and Sulaimon were all part of the 2012 USA U18 National Team that won gold at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship and qualified the United States for the FIBA U19 World Championship. Okafor and Winslow were members of the 2012 USA U17 World Championship Team that collected gold, and Okafor was named was selected the tournament's MVP and was joined on the FIBA U17 World Championship All-Tournament Team by Winslow. Gordon and Okafor were members of the 2011 USA U16 FIBA Americas gold medalist team; Gordon and Hollis-Jefferson were members of the 2013 USA Junior National Select Team that participated in the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit, and Robinson and Sulaimon played for the USA in the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit. Hollis-Jefferson has also been part of the 2012 USA 3×3 U18 World Championship Team that won silver and the 2011 USA 3×3 Youth World Championship Team. Arcidiacono, Carter and Dunn boast of USA Basketball experience that came from participating in last year's U18 National Team training camp; while Ashley, Gordon, Hollis-Jefferson, Okafor and Winslow were members of USA Basketball's 2011-12 Developmental National Team. The 24 players represent 14 states, including four hopefuls from Texas; three from Georgia; two from California, Maryland, North Carolina and Pennsylvania; and one player each from Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Tennessee.
The roster of training camp participants features one rising college junior, Stokes, 17 rising sophomores, four graduating high school seniors, and two rising high school seniors.
Marcus Smart comes to the U19 training camp having been selected in 2012-13 The Sporting News and U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Freshman of the Year, Big 12 Conference Player of the Year and Big 12 Freshman of the Year, while also earning All-Big 12 first team, All-Rookie and All-Defensive team honors. Stokes in his sophomore season claimed All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) second team honors, and seven players earned all-freshman team honors from their respective conferences, including Arcidiacono (Big East Conference), Carter (Atlantic Coast Conference), Dotson (Pac-12 Conference), Frazier (SEC), Goodwin (Conference USA), Sulaimon (Atlantic Coast Conference) and Thomas (Atlantic Coast Conference).
Two training camp attendees were selected in 2013 as their state's Gatorade State Player of Year, including Alford (Calif.) and Winslow (Texas.). Marcus Smart (Texas) in 2012 earned his second-consecutive Gatorade State Player of the Year honor; while Dunn (Conn.) and Purvis (N.C.) also collected their state's 2012 Gatorade State Player of the Year.
Future Arizona Wildcat Gordon earned MVP honors at the 2013 McDonald's All-America Game, while also playing in the '13 McDonald's Game were Hollis-Jefferson, and Williams-Gross.
Player selections for the USA U19 World Championship Team will be made by the 2013-16 USA Basketball Men's Junior National Team Committee. In addition to chair and NCAA representative Boeheim, the committee features four additional voting members: NCAA appointees Bob McKillop (head coach, Davidson College), Matt Painter (head coach, Purdue University) and Lorenzo Romar (head coach, University of Washington), as well as athlete representative Curtis Sumpter, a 2011 USA Pan American Games and 2004 USA U20 National Team member.
FIBA U19 World Championship
The FIBA U19 World Championship features some of the world's best, young talent, and six different countries have claimed a gold medal in the past six U19 World Championships.
FIBA conducted the draw to determine the four preliminary round pools on Jan. 15, and the U.S. was placed in Group D with China (FIBA Asia gold), Ivory Coast (FIBA Africa silver) and Russia (FIBA Europe fourth place). Drawn into Group A for the June 27-29 preliminary round were Canada (FIBA Americas bronze), Croatia (FIBA Europe gold), South Korea (FIBA Asia silver) and Spain (FIBA Europe fifth place); Group B includes Argentina (FIBA Americas fourth place), host Czech Republic, Iran (FIBA Asia bronze) and Lithuania (FIBA Europe silver); while Group C is comprised of Australia (FIBA Oceania gold), Brazil (FIBA Americas silver), Senegal (FIBA Africa gold) and Serbia (FIBA Europe bronze).
The top three finishing teams from each first-round group advance to the second round that will be played July 1-3, where the 12 teams will be divided into Groups E and F. Each team will play the three new teams in its new group, with preliminary-round results carrying over to the second-round standings. Teams finishing in first through fourth places in the second round will qualify for the quarterfinals, with the opportunity to advance to the semifinals and finals. The quarterfinals will be held on July 5, semifinals are slated for July 6 and the gold medal game will be contested on July 7. Game times will be announced by FIBA at a later date.
Originally known as the FIBA Junior World Championship, the tournament was held every four years between 1979-2007. FIBA now conducts the U19 World Championship every two years. USA men's teams are 69-13 in the U19/Junior World Championships and have won four gold and three silver medals, most recently finishing with a 7-2 record and in fifth place in 2011.
USA U19 World Championship Team players of note include: Stacey Augmon (1987); Vin Baker (1991); Michael Beasley (2007); Dee Brown (2003); Vince Carter (1995); Nick Collison (1999); Stephen Curry (2007); Seth Curry (2009); Paul Davis (2003); Eric Floyd (1979); Jonny Flynn (2007); Gordon Hayward (2009); Larry Johnson (1987); Jeremy Lamb (2011); Stephon Marbury (1995); Doug McDermott (2011); Gary Payton (1987); Sam Perkins (1979); Wesley Person (1991); J.J. Redick (2003); Bobby Simmons (1999); Scott Skiles (1983); Klay Thompson (2009); Deron Williams (2003); and James Worthy (1979).
USA Basketball
Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Basketball is a nonprofit organization and the national governing body for men's and women's basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body for basketball in the U.S. by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection, training and fielding of USA teams that compete in FIBA sponsored international competitions, as well as for some national competitions.
During the 2009-12 quadrennium, 1273 men and women players and 235 coaches participated in USA Basketball, including the USA Basketball 3×3 FIBA championships, USA Basketball trials and USA teams.
USA Basketball men's and women's teams between 2009-12 compiled an impressive 264-35 win-loss record in FIBA and FIBA Americas competitions, the Pan American Games, the World University Games, the Nike Hoop Summit and in exhibition games. USA teams are the current men's and women's champions in the Olympics; men's and women's FIBA World Championships; women's FIBA U19 World Champions; men's and women's FIBA U17 World Champions; and the men's and women's U18 and U16 FIBA Americas Championships.
USA Basketball also currently ranks No. 1 in all five of FIBA's world ranking categories, including combined, men's, women's, boys and girls.
For further information about USA Basketball, go to the official Web site of USA Basketball at usabasketball.com and connect with us on facebook.com/usabasketball, twitter.com/usabasketball and www.youtube.com/therealusabasketball.
2013 USA Basketball Men's U19 World Championship Team Training Camp Roster
Ryan Arcidiacono G 6-3 190 03/26/94 2016 Villanova University Langhorne, PA
Bryce Alford G 6-3 175 01/18/95 2013 La Cueva H.S./*UCLA Albuquerque, NM
Brandon Ashley F/C 6-8 190 07/15/94 2016 University of Arizona San Francisco, CA
Robert Carter, Jr. C 6-8 250 04/04/94 2016 Georgia Tech Thomasville, GA
Damyean Dotson G 6-5 200 05/06/94 2016 University of Oregon Houston, TX
Kris Dunn G 6-3 185 03/18/94 2016 Providence College Oakdale, CT
Javan Felix G 6-0 180 07/28/94 2016 University of Texas New Orleans, LA
Michael Frazier G 6-4 185 03/08/94 2016 University of Florida Tampa, FL
Marcus Georges-Hunt F 6-6 215 03/28/94 2016 Georgia Tech College Park, GA
Shaq Goodwin F 6-8 245 09/01/94 2016 University of Memphis Atlanta, GA
Aaron Gordon F 6-6 210 09/16/95 2013 Archbishop Mitty H.S./*Arizona San Jose, CA
Jerami Grant F 6-6 185 03/12/94 2016 Syracuse University Bowie, MD
Montrezl Harrell F 6-7 215 01/26/94 2016 University of Louisville Tarboro, NC
Rondaé Hollis-Jefferson F 6-6 205 01/03/95 2013 Chester H.S./*Arizona Chester, PA
Jahlil Okafor C 6-10 253 12/15/95 2014 Whitney Young H.S. Chicago, IL
Rodney Purvis G 6-4 190 02/14/94 2016 ^University of Connecticut Raleigh, NC
James Robinson G 6-3 200 03/04/94 2016 University of Pittsburgh Mitchellville, MD
Marcus Smart G 6-4 200 03/06/94 2016 Oklahoma State University Flower Mound, TX
Jarnell Stokes F 6-8 250 01/07/94 2015 University of Tennessee Memphis, TN
Rasheed Sulaimon G 6-3 180 03/09/94 2016 Duke University Houston, TX
Devin Thomas F/C 6-9 240 05/17/94 2016 Wake Forest University Harrisburg, PA
Mike Tobey F/C 6-11 227 10/10/94 2016 University of Virginia Monroe, NY
Nigel Williams-Goss G 6-3 180 09/16/94 2013 Findlay Prep/*Washington Happy Valley, OR
Justise Winslow F 6-6 210 03/26/96 2014 St. Johns H.S. Houston, TX
Head Coach: Billy Donovan, University of Florida
Assistant Coach: Tony Bennett, University of Virginia
Assistant Coach: Shaka Smart, Virginia Commonwealth University
Court Coach: Ed Cooley, Providence College
Court Coach: Tim Ryan, College of Central Florida
Court Coach: Buzz Williams, Marquette University
Athletic Trainer: Dave Werner, University of Florida
* Indicates the college or university where the player has signed a National Letter of Intent.
^ Indicates the university the player has transferred to.


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Sky News has launched a dedicated iPad app that will let you get the most of the 24 hour news channel when you are away from a TV.
Open up the free app and you'll notice that it looks very different from your average catch up news broadcasting app with some nifty features to entice you to make it a desktop favourite.
There are three main ways of accessing content – Timeline, Top Stories, or Live.
Timeline, as it suggests, will give you a timeline of the channels news content over the last 24 hours allowing you to scroll left to see what you might have missed since you last checked-in.
It's a novel and interesting way to see the news snippets that have gone before – we watched the paper review from this morning for example, which in 3.46 gave us a great overview of the days big stories.
Once you've selected a story you can then view the video full screen and even boot it out to an AirPlay friendly device (Apple TV and the like) so you can watch it on big screen if you're set up to do so.
Next is Top Stories. This is Sky News editorial telling you what's big or hot on the channel right now. Videos are arranged in size of importance and you can scroll down the page to reveal more. It's not an endless list, but when we played with the app there were still plenty to watch.
To give some sense of interactivity the those images are constantly refreshing – every 20 seconds or so – although this seems to be more of a screen saver approach rather than juggling the stories around. We presume it will allow Sky to update the Top Stories, when a top story really does break.
Once you've selected the video you want to watch you're taken through to a second page where the video is presented in a hub with different elements and extras presented around it. That might be an interactive graph, an article from the company's website or a "touchable image" to help illustrate the point. There's also a feature called "Back Story" which will show you previously connected stories to the story you've chosen – again helpful if you're following a story and feel you might have missed something.
Live is as you would expect – a live stream of the Sky News channel although it's buffered so you can rewind back around a minute before you were started watching and up to 1.5-hours if you've been watching for a while, or pause the action – again handy if you've just missed the beginning of a news segment or need to go back to a story you've seen. The live stream is a simulcast so you get the adverts and all.
We've also noticed that regardless of where you are in the app (aside from the live streaming element) ticker tape flash messages appear at the bottom of the app giving you breaking news.
The app works on both Wi-Fi and 3G although it's likely to crucify your 3G data package in doing so.
Sky has said that subscribers will get it as part of their package, however everyone else will pay a monthly fee.


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High Altitude Paddle
Tatshenshini River, AK and
Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA
Tide's Coming In
Portland, OR and the Oregon Coast
A River Runs Through It
London, England and Granada, Spain
Toroweap Eagles
Toroweap Point in the Grand Canyon
1896-1907 San Francisco Cliff House
This is the one image that has some elements that I did not photograph. This building burned down in 1907 after standing for only 11 years and after surviving the big earthquake the year before. Of course there was no color photography then - the building comes from a photo by an unknown photographer. I hand colored the roof to match old colored post cards. The woman and her young daughter came from the same photo but were not in the water. The rest of the image I did in 2010 from Ocean Beach as well as later creating the reflection of the Cliff House.
Hawthorne Bridge on a Wet Day
Portland, OR
Taking The Plunge
Feeling the Morning Light
Cascade Head, OR
Stove Storm
Portland, OR. Clouds and lightning from Grand Canyon, AZ
Castle Mountain Wolves
Banff, Canada.
Wolves from Wolf Haven, WA
Desert Steps
Portland, OR and Lake Powell, AZ
Burnt Recollections
Multiple Locations
Icy Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge and unnamed glacier from the Tatshenshini River area, Yukon, Canada
Underground Balloons
Antelope Canyon and Oak Creek Canyon, AZ
Balloons from Tigard, OR
Window on the World
San Francisco, CA
Windows: London, England
God's Country
Oak Creek Canyon, AZ
Church: Maui, HI
Something's Fishy
Elements in this photograph are from the following locations:
Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
Oregon Coast


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Botanical Illustrations
Current Projects:
Past Projects
This research inspired a large exhibition of the illustrations under the title "The Paradise Garden". A book of the same title was produced. The preparation of the exhibition and the book brought to light much new information about the collection and the development of botanical illustration in general.


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Gerardo Becomes a Proud Father and Husband
"Gerardo" is an Education Service Center Head Start parent and a Responsible Fatherhood program participant. Gerardo believes the program has helped him become a better father and husband.
"I've learned so much about being a father, a husband, and a provider," says Gerardo. "I'm spending more time with my children; I'm there for them and cherish every moment."
One of the most valuable lessons Gerardo has learned is patience. "A year ago, things were very difficult for me," Gerardo points out. "I didn't have a chance to finish school and could not find work. I was a father of four and could not provide for them – it was very stressful."
Gerardo credits the skills he learned from the Responsible Fatherhood program for the progress he has made in handling stress today. "Sometimes you get frustrated and want to blow up," he admits. "But you can't do that to your family. You have to give yourself five minutes, take a breath, and blow off steam." He adds, "Or in my case, I have four children so I take 20 minutes."
The Responsible Fatherhood program has opened many doors for Gerardo. "The program helped me to get my GED and my Commercial Drivers License and now I work for Head Start." Gerardo knows that his greatest success is his transformation to loving father and husband and committed provider for his family.
"Thanks to the Responsible Fatherhood program, I'm a better man, I am blessed with a beautiful family and I love being a dad," Gerardo affirms.
For more information, visit http://www.esc19.net


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To conclude, thank you very much for all your suggestions!!!
2012/10/20 Steve Samuels <firstname.lastname@example.com>:
> Veronica,
> The PSU variable is not missing. It is the sampling unit at the first
> stage of sampling and it's one of your cluster variables, probably
> "cluster 1" (check). Your statement that one must know the PSU variable
> to use probability weights is also incorrect. One can get proper
> weighted estimates, though not standard errors, without knowing the PSU.
> I'm not sure what wrong with your -concat- statement. I would have
> used "egen combination = group()". For it to have worked, the value of
> the "post-stratification weight" would have to be the population count
> for each combination of the three variables.
> If the "post-stratification" weights are not integers, they are probably
> "calibration" weights that have already adjusted the probability
> weights. In that case, further post-stratification are likely to be
> superfluous. You would then use the "post-stratification weight" in place of
> the probability weights. All weights should be
> described in the study documents (though usually not the"codebook"). If
> they are not, then contact the organization that did the study for
> details.
> If sampling was without replacement at one or more stages,
> you could use the fpc() option for those stages. In practice,
> it makes a difference only for the first stage.
> In any case, one guess at a -svyset- statement (assuming the
> "post-stratification weight" is a "calibration" weight) is:
> *************************************************************
> svyset w2_gc_prov [pw = w2_wgt], strata(w2_gc_dc) || w2_hhgeo
> **************************************************************
> But I could be wrong, depending on how w2_wgt was calculated.
> Before proceeding, I suggest that you learn more about sampling or take
> a survey course. I gave some references in:
> http://www.stata.com/statalist/archive/2012-09/msg01058.html.
> The Stata survey manual is also a very good resource, though the section on
> post-stratification is skimpy.
> Steve
> On Oct 19, 2012, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Galassi wrote:
> Dear Statalisters,
> I am writing you concerning the application of calibrated weights to
> my dataset for the computation of descriptive statistics only.
> The dataset I am working on collects information at household and
> individual level and comes from a stratified, two-stage clustered
> sample. The followings are the variables I have got:
> - probability weights: w2_dwgt
> - strata: w2_gc_dc
> - cluster 1: w2_gc_prov
> - cluster 2: w2_hhgeo
> - post-stratified weights: w2_wgt
> - age intervals: w2_age_intervals
> - gender: w2_best_gen
> - population group: w2_best_race
> In order to set the probability weights using the command svyset, I
> need the psu variable. As you may have noticed, this variable is
> missing and this makes me impossible to set pweights.
> In addition, from a couple of previous statalist conversations ( see
> in particular: http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/faq/svy_stata_post.htm
> and http://www.stata.com/statalist/archive/2012-02/msg00584.html), I
> understood that:
> - when using calibrated weights I still have to set pweights and
> specify the original strata and clusters
> - In order to apply calibrated data I need to know the characteristics
> on the base of which the sample have been post-stratified ( in my case
> age intervals, gender and population groups).
> Therefore, I tried to set my post-stratified weights using the
> following command:
> "svyset [pw=w2_dwgt], strata (w2_gc_dc) poststrata (w2_age_intervals
> w2_best_gen w2_best_race) postweight(w2_wgt)"
> which did not work because in Stata the poststrata must be mutually
> exclusive and thus only one variable can be specified.
> In order to overcome this problem, I tried to generate a variable
> which is a combination of the three characteristics by using the
> command
> "egen combination=concat( w2_age_intervals w2_best_race w2_best_gen),
> format (float)".
> However, this command generated a variable containing only missing
> values and for this reason Stata gave me back the error:
> "option postweight() requires option poststrata()".
> The only way to make Stata set the post-calibrated weight was by using
> the command
> "svyset, poststrata (combination) postweight(w2_wgt)" with combination
> being a string variable. However I am scared that this command is not
> complete.
> At this point, I would really appreciate any hint on what I am doing
> wrong and how to proceed to set my post-stratified weights.
> Many thanks for your help!
> Kind regards,
> Veronica Galassi
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Conservation and Environment in Peru: Monthly Updates
First of all my apologies in the delay in getting this latest update to you but as you will see we have been incredibly busy. We have been preparing for the upcoming turtle season, studying our spectacled bears, rebuilding animal enclosures and much more..
Bat Project
One of our longest standing research projects is the study of the family Chiroptera (bats) and we were happy to welcome back our long term researcher Hugo Zamora from the Museum of Natural History in Arequipa. Over the last seven years we have been compiling an extensive list of the bats of our reserve and our current total of 67 species is a staggering 5.5% of all known species. The Taricaya reserve represents a tiny percentage of the planet's surface area but to have so many bats is a testament to the biodiversity we are protecting.
With such an extensive species list compiled using call recordings, mist net captures and chance encounters we believe that more data on the life history of these animals is the next stage in our project and so Hugo spent many hours out in the reserve with volunteers looking for nesting sites and bat roosts. In the jungle this is a difficult and fascinating task. In temperate and mountainous areas bats tend to roost in caves in groups often surpassing millions. In the tropical rainforest the lack of caves makes this impossible and bats have evolved remarkable strategies to survive. So far we have found and identified multiple bat roosts that include hollowed out trees, old termite nests, abandoned bird nests and even the spectacular tent making bats that build and seal a roost every night out of the huge Heliconia leaves found in secondary forest.
All of this data is being recorded and GPS mapped as we now hope to further improve our understanding of the population dynamics of these amazing yet elusive creatures.
Spectacled Bear Behavioural Study
As I mentioned last month we were working hard to finish the two new enclosures. This is now done and the next phase of our work with the bears is to put them together. However, these animals have spent a lifetime not being bears! Tiny cages, poor diet, physical abuse and dirty conditions have left them very delicate psychologically and we want to evaluate their behaviour before risking a union. The location of the enclosures side by side is perfect for such a study and we have spent the last eight weeks carefully watching the two individuals.
Presented with natural stimuli, open spaces and potential company for the first time it has taken them a while to adjust. The cool pools allow them to escape the heat and the placement of food all over the enclosures encourages foraging. In just a short space of time the difference in their attitudes and behaviour has been quite remarkable. Volunteers and staff have been recording their every move and activities such as feeding, sleeping, climbing, bathing have all been recorded on data sheets. A first for me and everybody at Taricaya was then the bears started to call to each other. One would expect a huge roar or at least a guttural rumble from such big powerful animals but the series of clicks and "coos" they use to communicate is one of the most beautiful calls I have ever heard. They seem to like each other and I am confident that next time I will be reporting on their official introduction as we open the door adjoining the two cages!
In the other enclosure, Cholita, our elderly matriarch seems unimpressed by all the comings and goings and continues to thrive and put on weight. There are even signs of new hair growth after her terrible alopecia with the healthy diet and exercise she now gets in natural surroundings.
Turtle Project
As the rivers continue to drop and the beaches exposed grow ever larger we must prepare for this year's turtle project. For over 10 years we have been pioneering the conservation of the endangered freshwater turtle known locally as the "Taricaya" (Podcnemis unifilis). To date we have released close to 10,000 healthy back into the river system and this year we aim to continue the good work. Whilst the females do not actually start laying until mid-July there is a lot of preparation work needed not least the artificial beaches.
This year we have decided to relocate the artificial beaches to the main camp area. The forest has been growing around our old site at the farm and we do not want to cut down trees just to prevent shade on the beaches. The turtle females select areas to lay with most exposure to the sun and so we must locate our beaches in equally open areas. This meant a bit more work than previous years where we filtered and cleaned the existing sand and then topped up the levels. We had to start from scratch!
As usual, no task is too difficult at Taricaya and we quickly hauled up all the materials needed from the boats. Cement, breeze blocks and gravel were quickly turned into two equally sized "boxes" ready to be filled. The artificial beaches require three tonnes of sand each to be filled and this must be done with shovels and sacks as we collect from the nearest beaches. The sacks are filled, loaded on the boat, taken to lodge, carried up the river bank and emptied into the beaches. It is gruelling work that we undertook early in the mornings to avoid the midday sun and in less than 5 activities it was done. The physically demanding activities are often the most rewarding because we could see the progress and every day the beaches were fuller. My thanks to every volunteer involved!
In parallel we started our turtle census for 2016. Every year about 2 months before the females start laying eggs we start patrolling the rivers counting males, females and juveniles as they bask in the sun along the river banks. The reason behind collecting this data is that we want to verify if indeed the population numbers are recovering thanks to our efforts. The dry season is the ideal time to collect this data as water levels are low exposing great basking logs and trunks, water levels are low in the swamps and lakes and the females all head to the river looking for large beaches to lay their eggs.
It is even more rewarding when we see adult turtles that we have marked as babies in previous years. This is just further proof that we are making a difference!
Rescue Centre
As we continue to upgrade the rescue centre one of the final enclosures to be rebuilt was the small animal compound. A striking octagonal design this set of cages is ideal for small primates, parrots and even our resident kinkajou (Potos flavus). The special netting with small holes was brought in from Lima by truck and we got underway welding all the metal poles for the structure. Once completed, we had to secure the roof panels, attach the net and then decorate the 5 different cages. As usual the work was quickly finished and the new residents are enjoying their spacious surroundings and new environment.
That is all for now but as we approach our very busy season there will be plenty of hands on deck as launch the collection phase of the turtle project, put two of our spectacled bears together and welcome back some old friends to help in our biodiversity research..until then!
Stuart Timson
Conservation Director,
Projects Abroad


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19 degrees Taurus, adventure, alignment, appreciation, Astro-LOA Flash, astrology, Capricorn, Earth Signs, empowerment, gratitude, lunar nodes, Nodes, personal power, Pluto, Taurus, trine aspects, Venus, Virgo
Hi Everyone,
There's a spectacular alignment in the sky right now. It's not visible to the naked eye, since the nodes are hypothetical points and Pluto is too far away to see, but it's there, and like homeopathic remedies, the more distant/dilute, the more potent.
Think of this as a little antidote to the Mercury and Mars Rx that might be holding up the show, causing some kinks or frustrations.
Astro-LOA Flash: Venus, planet of love, connections, fine arts and core values, is trine the North Lunar Node, our pathway to expansion, which is trine Pluto, the inner transformation processes that lead to creative change, which is trine Venus. Think of it as a strange and wonderful loop of harmony, adventure and new found super power. All you have to do is tune in.
Tips for tuning in your dial to this frequency
Take a moment to appreciate what you love
Check your chart for where you find 19 degrees of Taurus and have some fun there.
Activate the vibration of your desire
Do something wonderful for yourself
Do something wonderful for someone else
Say YES!
Say NO!
Allow and relax into where you are right now
Be a freind
If you have planets between 10 and 29 of the EARTH signs, revel in them!
Practice gratitude
Let me know any other ideas that come up! This is an energy we don't want to miss.


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Rentalic, a person-to-person rental marketplace, and appbackr, a wholesale digital marketplace where iPhone app developers can get immediate funding by selling wholesale units to buyers, were named the two top winners of the first PayPal X Developer Challenge.
Rentalic and appbackr were chosen from eleven finalists by a panel of expert industry judges, including Pierre Omidyar, chairman of eBay; Scott Thompson, president of PayPal; Marc Andreessen, general partner of Andreessen/Horowitz; Roelof Botha of Sequoia Capital; and Scott Cook of Intuit.
The eleven finalists also were selected by popular vote on x.com, PayPal's developer site, having been chosen from a starting field of more than 650 entrants. The two winners share $150,000 in prizes.
Rentalic's patent-pending business transaction model uses PayPal's "Pre-Authorize" API to validate that the borrower has sufficient funds for rental fee and deposit before making a reservation. It then uses PayPal's Chained Payment API to transfer the rental fee and deposit from a borrower's account to the owner's account, and rentalic charges a 5% service fee from the rental fee portion received in the owner's account. After the borrower returns the item back to owner, the owner can go on the site, provide feedback and do a full or partial refund of the deposit by just clicking a button. In the future, Rentalic will be implementing mobile apps and IVR solutions to make this transaction model even more convenient for everyone to use.
appbackr represents a new approach for wholesale buyers to purchase wholesale copies of iPhone applications before they are available on iTunes. appbackr gives developers immediate funds by letting wholesale buyers and VAMs buy wholesale copies of the apps in either finished or conceptual form. The process is simple: Developers register their iPhone apps for pre-sale with appbackr, controlling who can purchase queue numbers of applications that will be sold in the iTunes Store. The buyers have the option of paying $0.30 per queue number for an application that is still a raw concept, or $0.45 per queue number for finished applications. When the application is made available on the iTunes Store, wholesale buyers are paid automatically for each download, and monies are flowed directly to their appbackr bank account using PayPal. It's an innovative solution that leverages the innovation of Apple's iTunes, PayPal's adaptive API, and the patent-pending appbackr technology to help developers fund and sell their applications.


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Dancing With The Stars To Announce 13th Contestant On GMA, Holding "LIVE AFTER PARTY"
Hey Dancettes, just a reminder:: On Monday Dancing With The Stars will be announcing the 13th contestant on Good Morning America at 7:00a.m. ET. Will it be Kyle Massey, Sabrina Bryan, or Carson Kressley? Also, who will be the winning contestant's partner? Be sure to tune in and see! Our Princess Heidi will also be LIVE BLOGGING it here at PureDWTS which is always a hoot and entertaining!! 😉
Then after Good Morning America, the Dancing With The Stars official site is holding a "Live After Party" at 9a.m. ET which you can read about and tune into here. Note how they plan to hold a Live After Party after every show at 10:00p.m. ET when the season starts as well.
You're invited to our After Party! Join us this All-Star season as we bring you exclusive interviews after each Monday night show with stars, dancers and other special guests discussing the dances and events of the night. Live at 10PM ET.
What a season this is going to be! Are you excited yet? I'm so excited I can barely type these days when something exciting comes up. 😯 Here's to Monday!


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These are just too darn cute. These tiny little two-bite desserts are so pretty and scrumptious, so easy to make and light in your stomach on a hot summer night. Aren't they beautiful?
I'm starting with dessert first from last night's book club menu because I just can't wait to share this recipe! Last year, I tried to find pre-baked phyllo pastry shells. I swear I looked in the freezer section in every grocery store around and they didn't carry them; all I found were the sheets of phyllo pastry, which I find very difficult to work with. And then last weekend when I bought puff pastry at Target, right under my nose I saw the elusive phyllo shells! I bought two boxes and knew I had to make something with them immediately.
My brother gave me this handy little decorating tool for my birthday, and I was so excited to get to use it (until now, I've piped filling using a zip-lock bag with the corner snipped off--which works okay, but isn't very pretty.) Of course, with the berries on top, no one can see how nicely you piped the filling in, but I like knowing it's pretty underneath. :)
These are so tiny that you'll probably need to make about 4 per person. Don't even try to eat just one. You won't be able to.
I went very simple with the filling (just 6 ingredients for this whole recipe), so I'd love to hear how you make this recipe your own with other sweet or savory fillings and toppings. I'm already thinking of some sweet crab and green onion appetizers...
Make these tarts this weekend. Eat them. Fall in love with them.
Mini Berries 'n' Cream Tarts
- 30 mini pre-baked phyllo shells
- 1/3 package lowfat cream cheese (1/3 cup), softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon curd
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- fresh assorted berries
Thaw the phyllo shells, about 30 minutes. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, lemon curd and powdered sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the whipping cream and beat for 2-3 more minutes, until soft peaks form.
Pipe about one tablespoon of filling into each shell; top with berries and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Chill for an hour before serving to firm the filling up a little.
You might also like to try my recipe for Lemon Curd...


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Chock and Spike
I am quite lucky n not having pigs that kick out their substraight.
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in 2018
I was using Carefresh, but it IS messy and expensive, so I switched to fleece. Since I've built them big cages on the floor, I don't use choroplast; I put bath rugs on the floor, a couple (or more) layers of fleece and felt/uhaul, then one big piece of fleece on top. just pull the piece of fleece up around the sides and in some places I clip it to the grids. I'd LIKE to use the choroplast around the edges, I even bought some, just don't know how to cut it to fit. My eyes and hands aren't the best. The fleece+ gets mounded between the 2 cages a little and I put large cardboard or choroplast pieces between the grids and the room walls. It's not comfortable to clean, but then the smaller cages weren't either and they weren't on the floor. This way is best for the little ones and they love them, so... I change each cage either every 4-5 days (Scatter & Flossie) or every 3-4 days (Peek, Fuzzbutt & VeBee) or when the cage starts to smell. I don't mind smelling hay, but barnyard scented house is NOT on my list of favorite perfumes, lol.
au de bore isnt the nicest of smells is it... I have two boys and they smell kinda musky but their wee really smells something terible. Specially now summer s here n u k.
Its amazing how dirty the cage gets in such a short space of time. how are your furry family granny?. Hope your all well.
Its also amazing how fast the pigs claws grow in such a short space of time too come to mention it. will have to take the boys to the vet to have their claws cut as i cant do it my self. For obvious reasons.
Given the pigs a nice run this morning. Lots of scritches and head rubs for spike today. He was being a squish for a change rather than the fidget pig he usually is. Wonder what got in to him today. they never fail to surprise me that i can say.
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in 2018
Like I said, we use air conditioning. Only way I could survive. Until 4 years ago I'd been living in Juneau, Alaska. Very wet, and only sometimes dry and warm. Moving down here was just as much a shock to my system as I expected. What really shocked me though was sunshine. I couldn't remember the last time I'd seen so many consecutive sunshine days in Juneau, lol. The first year here it also seemed like it rained in the night or early morning if it was going to rain, then the sun came out full blast. Every day. LOVED it.
As for my furbabies... Since I keep the thermostat set at 68 everyone is cool and comfy. In fact sometimes I get a little chilled, but I just add a shirt with sleeves or a sweater for a few minutes. Then I'm fine. I'm prepared for the A/C to go out, too. I've got gallon jugs of water in the freezer. If needed, I tie fleece around them and set them in the cages so the babies can cool off near them.
As for my furbabies... Since I keep the thermostat set at 68 everyone is cool and comfy. In fact sometimes I get a little chilled, but I just add a shirt with sleeves or a sweater for a few minutes. Then I'm fine. I'm prepared for the A/C to go out, too. I've got gallon jugs of water in the freezer. If needed, I tie fleece around them and set them in the cages so the babies can cool off near them.
A bathroom tyle put in the fridge at night till next mornin gives the pigs somewhere cool to ly on. Just thought i would shair that bit of knolage. pigs are all happy again now their vital foods stocked up. Now they can just chil out for a bit. Will get them out for another run at about three ish then another one at 8 so they settle down for the night before i sleep.
Pigs are tuckin in to a big bowl of mixed salad leaves as i write. Surprised you cant hear them munching from where you are. They pretty loud. Pigs munching salad is the best noise ever. So is the wheeks i get from them as its being prepped :)
I keep my A/C on 76F degrees and it is very comfortable for me and my girls. I think we would freeze at 68F! I agree, 'Pigs eating' would sound lovely.
yeh it does :) so does them recking a bull rush ball. That sounds like a pyle of leaves being walked through in fall. I always love it when they play with that toy.
I try and get toys that make some kinda sound so i can hear them playing. Mainly the bull rush ball is my favorite one so far for sound. :)
Tryed them with cat balls with bells in. They dont like them and there is the issue of the pigs gnawing on the plastic so i chucked them and got the bull rush balls instead. Thought that would be much safer for them and they sure do love recking them. Dont like the look of the willo balls at all. They dont look very safe to me the willo ones.
Cleaned out pigs. They happy they have a nice clean house to run around in. Right now they burrowing in the hay stack lol. Ah well, new the cage wouldnt stay tidy for long. At least they show their apreciation bless them. they have better manors than some people i know.
Have given the pigs their breakfast of greens. Stocked up the vital food and hay and water. given them a run. They love their runs :) i love listening to them playing! Brings me so much joy!.
mine do though thats the strange thing. I spend so much time with them i kinda act like one of them around them. Example. Moving very slowly so it doesnt startle them when i wanna pick them up or fill up the pelit bowl or put fresh hay in.


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I am running a Fantasy RPG in Twin Cities & looking for players
I just started running a campaign. I haven't run a RPG in +20 years. Ran them for many years. I am focusing on Fantasy Hero in a Sword & Sorcery setting (think Conan, Fafhred & Grey Mouser kind of world). Role playing is more important than combat. The story & characters are more important to me than the combat. I would say 50/50. Some sessions might be a big battle, some sessions not a single dice will be rolled for combat, and sometimes there might be a minor 'combat' as a plot device.
Right now there are just three players and myself. We are looking for 2 or maybe 3 players to join us.
We play on Sunday afternoons. If you are interested let me know. Here is some information about game system (not D&D), Hero Games http://www.herogames.com), and setting http://www.obsidianportal.com/campai...n-the-frontier.


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For more on this story, got to WIVB: New York clobbered by Irene, WWLP: Woman rescued from flooded car, WHDH: Beach turned into boat graveyard, and WCAX: Storm puts dam in jeopardy.
(CNN) -- Many states along the eastern seaboard worked to clean up and assess damage Monday in the wake of Hurricane Irene, even as some braced for further flooding. Here is a look at some of the latest developments in the states most affected:
-- Connecticut officials worked to clean up following flooding and major power outages
-- The Connecticut National Guard took Gov. Dannel Malloy on a flight for an aerial view of Irene's damage
-- More than 600,000 customers were without power as of Monday morning
-- Officials were working to clean up and restore power, after Gov. Jack Markell said Sunday that the state had "lots to do to respond, recover & repair."
-- Washington was open for business, but 14 public schools remained closed due to lack of power, Mayor Vince Gray said.
-- Two bridges will remain closed indefinitely in Carrabasett Valley, Maine's governor's office said Monday.
-- Shelters remained open across the state
-- As of 6 a.m. ET, there were about 200,000 power outages
-- "Overall, we came through Irene very well, but we have to keep working," Gov. Martin O'Malley tweeted Monday morning.
-- While the storm dumped 12 inches of rain by early morning, there was no major flooding in Ocean City. Some sections of the city were without power.
-- Massachusetts transit resumed its regular schedule Monday morning, officials said. The transit authority worked closely with Boston officials to prioritize cleaning roads traveled by Transit Authority buses.
-- Gov. Deval Patrick toured damage in Greenfield, in the northern part of the state.
-- As of Monday morning, more than 360,000 customers were without power.
-- New Hampshire authorities called on residents to take precautions and heed local evacuation orders and warnings amid the threat of flooding in Irene's wake.
-- At least 90,000 customers were without power as of Monday morning.
-- More flooding is predicted in New Jersey as rivers crest.
-- Gov. Chris Christie called on residents to work from home Monday if possible. Several roads remained closed due to flooding and damaged roadways.
-- As of Monday morning, more than 300,000 customers were without power
-- In New York City, government offices were open Monday. Beaches and pools remained closed, the mayor's office said. Roads in Central Park were closed to vehicular traffic. The city's subway system and the area's three major airports reopened Monday.
-- All state buildings were in good condition and open, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
-- Several hospitals in New York City reopened. But Manhattan VA hospital planned to remain closed as of Monday morning.
-- Seven families who thought they had escaped the wrath of Irene were stranded Monday morning in New York's Catskill Mountains after bridges crumbled all around them. The 23 people -- including two pregnant women, seven toddlers and three infants -- were stuck with no electricity and a dwindling supply of food.
-- As of about 10 a.m. ET, 945,000 customers were without power, Cuomo tweeted. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said about 38,000 customers were without power in the City.
-- Gov. Beverly Perdue requested a federal disaster declaration for Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Hyde, Pamlico and Tyrrell counties on Monday.
-- "More than 100 homes and structures along the Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw are at risk for flooding through Tuesday afternoon," the state government said in a news release. "The Cashie River has already crested, but continues to pose flooding problems for Windsor. The Tar River is expected to crest Tuesday with minor flooding expected in Tarboro, Greenville and other areas."
-- The flooding left about 2,500 people stranded Sunday on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks.
-- Several areas, including some beaches, were reopened for business and tourism on Monday, officials said.
-- Officials at Camp Lejeune were working to restore power and clear streets to return to normal operations, said 1st Lt. Nicole Fiedler, a spokeswoman for the 246-square-mile U.S. Marine installation.
-- Nearly 300,000 customers were without power as of about 11 a.m. ET, the state said.
-- The storm came during the wettest month in the history of Philadelphia, so the ground was already saturated.
-- More than 400,000 customers were without power as of early Monday morning
-- More than 300,000 customers were without power as of Monday morning.
-- Some normally tranquil streams were raging early Monday, inundating towns and washing away four iconic covered bridges. Virtually every waterway in the state is flooded.
-- 263 roads were damaged by the torm, Gov. Peter Shumlin said.
-- "The storm essentially shut southern Vermont down," state police Capt. Ray Keefe said.
-- At least 37,000 customers were without power as of Monday morning.
-- Virginia Gov. Bob McDonell reported numerous sites of damage from Irene, including in the area around Sandbridge.
-- The Virginia Department of Emergency Management warned people to be cautious of wild or stray animals, which could be disoriented and dangerous.
-- More than 600,000 customers were without power as of Monday morning.
CNN's Tom Cohen, Alexander Hunter, Phil Gast, Greg Botelho, Stephanie Gallman, Kristina Sgueglia, Chris Boyette and Rich Phillips contributed to this report.


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Petraeus testifies on Benghazi attack
See updated story here: Dems, GOP spar over Petraeus testimony on Benghazi
Former CIA Director David Petraeus gave closed door briefings to Congress today that focused on not on his affair or his resignation, but on the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and when exactly U.S. officials knew there were terrorist elements involved.
After the hearing, Democrats and Republicans disputed whether Petraeus has been consistent in his testimony, and whether the CIA talking points on the attack were altered.
House Intelligence Committee member Peter King, R-N.Y., told reporters that the original CIA talking points regarding the attack clearly attributed the incident to al Qaeda affiliates, but that the talking points changed after being vetted by several agencies, including the Justice Department and State Department. "No one knows yet exactly who came up with the final talking points," King said.
"The original talking points prepared by the CIA were different than the final ones put out," King continued. Originally, he said, they were "much more specific on al Qaeda involvement."
Petraeus told lawmakers today that he consistently told Congress that there were terrorist elements involved in the attack, but King said he remembers Petraeus' Sept. 14 testimony differently.
"I told him... I had a very different recollection of that," King said.
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md., didn't agree with King's recollection of the Sept. 14 briefing.
Ruppersberger told reporters after the hearing, "My recollection was ... [Petraeus said] it was the result of the protest... but he also said in the group there were some extremists and some where al Qaeda affiliates."
Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., said, "Gen. Petraeus as director of the CIA has been completely consistent."
Conrad, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that much of the confusion is due to the difference between classified and unclassified information.
"When people are talking in a classified setting, they can say much more than they can say in an unclassified setting," Conrad said.
The CIA talking points are a source of controversy because U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice used them to describe the nature of the attack on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sept. 16. Republicans have attacked Rice, who is considered a possible nominee to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, for suggesting the attack was the result of spontaneous protests.
CBS News obtained the CIA talking points given both to Rice and members of the House intelligence committee on Sept. 15, and they make no specific reference to "terrorism" being a likely factor in the assault. However, they did indicate that "extremists participated in the violent demonstrations."
Conrad said Rice "did completely the appropriate thing."
"She used the unclassified talking points that were signed off on by the entire intelligence community," Conrad said. "There are other things that are classified. That's a totally different subject."
King said the House hearing was "cordial" and that Petraeus' recent resignation, prompted by his extramarital affair with his biographer Paula Broadwell, was only briefly addressed at the beginning of the hearing.
It was "made clear at the start that would not be the focus of the questioning," King said.
Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., added, "The only thing he did in the beginning of his testimony is he did express deep regret to the committee for the circumstances for his depature" and reassure the committee that the Libya attacks had nothing to do with his resignation.
The original version of this article identified Rep. King as the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He's the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.


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I'll read "The Hunger Games" when I finish the previous 3,000 years of fiction written for adults.
Adults Should Read Adult Books
Joel Stein is a columnist for Time magazine. His first book, "Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity", will be published in May.
Updated May 23, 2012, 1:35 PM
The only thing more embarrassing than catching a guy on the plane looking at pornography on his computer is seeing a guy on the plane reading "The Hunger Games." Or a Twilight book. Or Harry Potter. The only time I'm O.K. with an adult holding a children's book is if he's moving his mouth as he reads.
I'm sure all those books are well written. So is "Horton Hatches the Egg." But Horton doesn't have the depth of language and character as literature written for people who have stopped physically growing.
I appreciate that adults occasionally watch Pixar movies or play video games. That's fine. Those media don't require much of your brains. Books are one of our few chances to learn. There's a reason my teachers didn't assign me to go home and play three hours of Donkey Kong.
I have no idea what "The Hunger Games" is like. Maybe there are complicated shades of good and evil in each character. Maybe there are Pynchonesque turns of phrase. Maybe it delves into issues of identity, self-justification and anomie that would make David Foster Wallace proud. I don't know because it's a book for kids. I'll read "The Hunger Games" when I finish the previous 3,000 years of fiction written for adults.
Let's have the decency to let tween girls have their own little world of vampires and child wizards and games you play when hungry. Let's not pump Justin Bieber in our Saabs and get engaged at Cinderella's Castle at Disneyland. Because it's embarrassing. You can't take an adult seriously when he's debating you over why Twilight vampires are O.K. with sunlight. If my parents had read "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" at the same time as I did, I would have looked into boarding school.
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LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Sheriff's Station could soon be watching.
The city wants to install a $580,000 system of surveillance and license-plate- reading cameras around the exterior of Lakewood Center mall by the end of the year. The cameras would be used to scan license plates and find vehicles wanted in connection with stolen vehicles, felony warrant suspects and Amber Alerts, according to a city staff report.
The council is expected to vote on the project at Tuesday night's meeting.
Deputy City Manager Carol Flynn Jacoby and City Manager Howard Chambers are recommending the council approve the project, which has been under consideration since June 2010, according to the staff report.
The project has 24 cameras, including 20 for automatic license plate recognition and four to pan, tilt and zoom.
The license plate recognition cameras would monitor and scan plates on vehicles going north and south on Lakewood Boulevard and Clark Avenue and east and west along Del Amo Boulevard and Candlewood Street, according to the report.
If a camera scans the license plate of a wanted vehicle, the Lakewood Sheriff's Station would be alerted and dispatchers would use the pan, tilt and zoom cameras to monitor the suspect vehicle and send deputies to follow it.
The license plate cameras would be located at four intersections: Lakewood Boulevard and Candlewood Street, Lakewood Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard, Clark Avenue and Candlewood Street and Clark Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard.
The pan, tilt and zoom cameras also would be located at four intersections: Lakewood Boulevard and Hardwick Street, Clark Avenue and Hardwick Street, Del Amo Boulevard and Graywood Avenue, and Candlewood Street and Graywood Avenue.
Building permit fee hike
Also on the meeting agenda, the city wants to increase residential and business building and safety permit fees by 18percent. The fees wouldn't generate new revenue for the city but would help it break even in covering the costs to administer services, such as plan checks and on-site safety inspections, said city spokesman Bill Grady.
The fee increases are based on an outside consultant's study of Lakewood's cost to administer the various services.
For example, the cost to review and inspect a new residential electrical panel would rise from $67 to $79. The cost to review and inspect a typical $7,000 new roof would increase from $209 to $247, Grady said.
The fee increases, if approved, would go into effect Sept. 24.
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What: Lakewood City Council meeting
When: 7:30 Tuesday night
Where: Lakewood City Council chamber, 5050 Clark Ave.
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LONDON (Reuters) - British oil company BP Plc pleaded guilty on Thursday to criminal charges relating to its 2010 oil spill and agreed to pay an extra $4.5 billion on top of the tens of billions it is already paying out.
BP said it would plead guilty to 11 felony counts of misconduct or neglect relating to the death of 11 workers, one misdemeanor count under the Clean Water Act, one misdemeanor count under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and one felony count of obstruction of Congress.
Reporting by Andrew Callus; editing by Ben Hirschler


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Cooking with cucumbers from my garden.
Here are my last few posts about cooking from my garden for the year 2012. I pulled out my remaining cucumber plant a few days ago which still had a few cukes on the vine. I had left them on to mature on the plant so I could prepare this off the beaten path kind of a dish where the cukes are cooked in a coconut mustard sauce.
I've noticed some of my home grown cucumbers have a bitter taste just like the ones that I used to eat in India. The department store cukes never seem to have that problem, maybe their growers know something the average home gardener does not know.
Let me share a tip that is widely practiced in India, for eliminating the bitterness from a cucumber. Cut the tip off a cucumber and rub both ends vigorously. A whitish foamy substance oozes out, continue rubbing till all of it comes out. Then cut at the other end and repeat. This way the bitterness causing compound called cucurbitacins are pulled out and you have a perfectly edible cuke. This may be sound like an old wives tale but I swear by it.
The cucurbitacins apparently reside just under the skin and near the stem end, so if a slice of cucumber tastes bitter, peeling the cucumber deeply should also work.
Cucumber in coconut, mustard and yogurt sauce
1/2 teaspoon whole mustard seeds, brown
1/3 cup grated coconut, fresh or frozen
1 hot Thai chili pepper
1 1/2 cups of diced, mature cucumber [peeled]
3/4 cups plain yogurt
Salt to taste
A few curry leaves for garnish
Soak the mustard in a tablespoon of warm water for about fifteen minutes.
Then grind the mustard, coconut and chili in a cup of warm water to a smooth puree, making sure the mustard seeds don't remain whole.
In a saucepan put the coconut mustard puree, the diced cucumbers and salt to taste. Cook till the sauce is bubbling for at least a couple of minutes.
Cool and add to the yogurt. Granish with curry leaves.
Serve with rice and a spicy dish or just plain Naan.
Thanks for dropping by
Best, S.